Wall Street presented a divided performance during the latest trading session as major benchmarks moved in different directions.
The S&P 500 closed effectively unchanged, maintaining its position as investors balanced sector performances. In contrast, the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite registered a 0.4% decline amid pressures on growth-oriented sectors.
Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed with a 0.4% gain, lifted by strength in industrial and financial components.