The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell on Monday following a record-setting session as traders worried about rising coronavirus cases and searched for clues on additional fiscal aid.
The 30-stock index faded 148.47 points, to conclude Monday at 30,069.39. Intel was the worst-performing Dow stock, falling 3.4%.
The S&P 500 slipped 7.16 points to 3,691.96. The energy sector led the S&P 500 lower, sliding 2.4%.
The NASDAQ moved higher, 55.71 points to 12,519.95, and hit a fresh record high. Facebook rose 2.1%, and Apple gained 1.2% to lead the
NASDAQ higher. Tesla also contributed to the NASDAQ's gains, advancing 7.1% and reaching an all-time high.
The U.S. has reported a record-high average number of cases over the past seven days of more than 196,200. That's up 20% when compared to the week-earlier period. The U.S. was also approaching a record-high number of daily COVID-related deaths.
Dr. Deborah Birx warned on Sunday that the escalating coronavirus cases will be "the worst event that this country will face, not just from a public health side."
Prices for the 10-Year Treasury revived, lowering yields to 0.93% from Friday's 0.97%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices sank 53 cents to $45.73 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices hiked $29.00 to $1,869.00.