The stock market saw a modest gain as the S&P 500 closed up 0.06%, with 11 of 12 sectors meeting expectations. Technology stocks weighed down the index, with big players like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Oracle seeing declines. Health care stocks, like IQVIA Holdings, boosted the market with strong earnings, while real estate and materials sectors also performed well. Despite earnings beating expectations, companies like GM, Phillip Morris, and Lockheed Martin saw their stocks drop. The market remains relatively stable, with futures indicating a continued lull in volatility.

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