Markets closed mixed

Key Points

• 1

  Technology fell and held back the Nasdaq.

• 2

  Health care and financials led the gains.

• 3

  Small caps also rose clearly.

• 4

  Market fear remained high.

Sector Performance

• Health CareHospitals, pharma, and medical devicesHealth care led sectors.
  +3.07%
• FinancialsBanks, insurance, and brokerage firmsFinancials rose strongly.
  +2.59%
• Real EstateReal estate investment trusts (REITs)Real estate rose strongly.
  +2.05%
• IndustrialsAirlines, machinery, and defense companiesIndustrials gained.
  +1.21%
• Communication ServicesTelecom, media, and internet companiesCommunication services rose.
  +0.92%
• UtilitiesElectric, water, and gas utility companiesUtilities moved higher.
  +0.53%
• Consumer DiscretionaryCars, retail — things people want but don't needConsumer discretionary edged higher.
  +0.45%
• EnergyOil and gas companiesEnergy was nearly flat.
  +0.07%
• MaterialsSteel, chemicals, and raw materialsMaterials barely moved.
  -0.02%
• Consumer StaplesFood, household goods — everyday essentialsConsumer staples slipped.
  -0.15%
• TechnologyGrowth companies like semiconductors & softwareTechnology weighed on the Nasdaq.
  -1.56%

Most sectors rose, while technology weakened.