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On January 23rd, U.S. stock markets closed mixed, with the Dow Jones in red while the S&P 500 index achieved a third consecutive record high.
Investors are keenly focused on the forthcoming reports from the ‘Magnificent 7’ megacaps, pivotal in shaping the trajectory of Wall Street’s continuing rally.
The majority of S&P 500 sectors ended positively, led by consumer staples and communication services, while real estate and consumer discretionary stocks closed lower, defying the broader market trend.
In economic data, the U.S. Fifth District’s composite manufacturing index fell to -15 in January from December’s -11 reading.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.25%, closing at 37,905.45, the S&P 500 rose 0.29% to 4,864.60, while the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.43%, ending the session at 15,425.94.
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