Tech stocks like Apple, Nvidia, and Amazon boost Nasdaq, but Dow closes lower

From Nasdaq: 2024-12-03 16:25:36

Stocks were mostly higher today, with the Nasdaq bouncing thanks to Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), and Amazon.com (AMZN) leading the tech sector. The S&P 500 rallied above breakeven, while the Dow finished in the red despite strong job openings data indicating a robust labor market.

Oil prices surged ahead of the OPEC+ meeting, with January-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settling at $69.94 per barrel, marking the biggest single-day gain in two weeks.

Gold prices cautiously rose, supported by a weaker dollar and positive jobs report, with December delivery settling at $2,665.80 an ounce.



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