U.S. equity markets ended the session on a mixed note, with technology-heavy indices under pressure while broader and small-cap benchmarks showed relative resilience.
The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.0%, weighed down by selling in large-cap technology stocks. The S&P 500 slipped 0.53%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower by 0.09%, indicating mild weakness in blue-chip names rather than a broad sell-off.
In contrast, the NYSE Composite gained 0.29%, and the NYSE American Composite outperformed with a strong 2.41% advance, pointing to strength in smaller, domestically focused stocks. The Russell 2000 also rose 0.70%, reinforcing the rotation toward small caps.
Market caution was reflected in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), which climbed nearly 5% to 16.75, signaling increased near-term uncertainty despite limited losses in headline indices.
Globally, European markets delivered a mixed performance. The UK’s FTSE 100 rose 0.46%, supported by defensive and commodity-linked stocks, while Germany’s DAX fell 0.53% and France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.19%.
Overall, the session highlighted a clear divergence: pressure on growth-heavy tech indices alongside improving breadth and selective risk-taking in smaller-cap and non-tech segments.
