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Dow Stalls While Nasdaq and S&P 500 Index Continue the March Higher
Today Nasdaq and S&P 500 continued the march, while Dow Jones stalled, highlighting a mixed but steady market tone.
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Last updated: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Quick overview
- Nasdaq and S&P 500 showed gains while the Dow Jones experienced a slight dip, indicating a mixed market tone.
- The Dow closed unchanged as buyers returned to support the index after a brief pullback.
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq benefited from support in large-cap tech and growth sectors, reflecting ongoing risk appetite.
- The Russell 2000 outperformed, suggesting renewed interest in small-cap stocks and improving market sentiment.
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MARKETS TREND
Today Nasdaq and S&P 500 continued the march, while Dow Jones stalled, highlighting a mixed but steady market tone.
The day ended with a mixed yet broadly constructive tone across U.S. equities. While the Dow dipped slightly, gains across the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and especially the Russell 2000 indicate that risk appetite remains intact. Market participants are selectively positioning ahead of upcoming economic data, keeping volatility contained while still favoring growth-oriented sectors.
Dow Jones Chart Daily – Remaining Well Supported
DOW Jones Paused for the day, trying the upside, then trying the downside but buyers returned quickly and bought the dip, so the index ended the day unchanged.
Closing Levels For Major U.S. Indices
- Dow Jones Industrial Average
Closed at 47,850.94, slipping −31.96 points (−0.07%) as investors locked in profits following several strong sessions. Defensive sectors showed mild weakness, contributing to the index’s slight pullback. - S&P 500
Ended the day at 6,857.12, gaining +7.40 points (+0.11%). The index saw modest support from large-cap tech and communication services, helping it maintain upward momentum despite broader market hesitation. - Nasdaq Composite
Finished at 23,505.14, rising +51.04 points (+0.22%). Growth and semiconductor names provided steady upside traction as traders continued rotating back into high-beta assets. - Russell 2000
Closed at 2,531.16, advancing +19.02 points (+0.76%). Small-cap stocks outperformed the broader market, reflecting improving risk sentiment and renewed interest in domestically focused companies.
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