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  HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If your current way of working does not seem to be taking you closer to your goals then ditch it completely and start over. New technologies such as artificial intelligence could help you immensely this year, IF you have the intelligence to use them wisely. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): There is a lot of pressure building up in your life at the moment but that’s okay because you thrive on being challenged. When the going gets tough Aries is the first sign to get tough in return and today will be no exception. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may be in two minds about what direction you should be taking but what occurs over the next 24 hours will point the way and all you have to do is follow the lead that the universe gives you. Get past your doubts and get moving. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you start something new today it will take up a lot more time and energy than you expected, so think about it carefully and make sure you will be able to...

U.S. Shares Mixed: Dow Jones Edges Up 0.12%

 

U.S. equities experienced a mixed session at the close of trading on Monday. While gains in the Basic Materials, Telecoms, and Oil & Gas sectors propelled some shares higher, losses in the Consumer Services, Industrials, and Technology sectors led to declines in others.

Key Highlights:

Dow Jones Industrial Average: A Modest Rise

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest gain of 0.12%.
  • Notable performers on the Dow included:
    • UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH), which rose by 2.69%.
    • Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), adding 1.95%.
    • Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE), up by 1.93%.

Sector Movement:

  • Gainers:
    • Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) surged by 8.69%.
    • Paramount Global Class B (NASDAQ: PARA) saw a 6.31% increase.
    • Albemarle Corp (NYSE: ALB) gained 5.43%.
  • Losers:
    • EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) declined by 7.78%.
    • Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) fell by 4.42%.
    • Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) dropped 4.34%.

NASDAQ Composite: A Slight Decline

  • The NASDAQ Composite index experienced a decline of 0.41%.

Commodities and Currency:

  • Gold Futures for April delivery rose slightly by 0.13%.
  • Crude oil for delivery in April increased by 0.13%.
  • The EUR/USD exchange rate remained unchanged.
  • The US Dollar Index Futures showed a slight uptick.

In summary, the U.S. stock market exhibited mixed sentiments, with the Dow Jones inching upward while the NASDAQ Composite faced a slight decline. Investors continue to monitor sector-specific movements and global economic indicators.


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