Stocks initially rose, but later declined with S&P down 0.1%, Nasdaq down 0.2%.

From Dow Jones & Company: 2025-03-20 12:34:00

The stock market’s rally lost steam in the afternoon, S&P 500 down 0.1% after bouncing from open decline. Dow up 83 points, Nasdaq Composite down 0.2%. CBOE Volatility Index, VIX, flat at 19.83, used as measure of market fear gauge for S&P 500’s implied volatility in upcoming month.

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