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Stock market holiday: NSE Nifty on Saturday closed 36 points or 0.16 per cent higher at 22502-level. The 30-share BSE pack settled 89 points or 0.12 per ...
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Stock market today - 10 things to know with detail
The stock market closed mixed today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.1%, the S&P 500 up 0.2%, and the Nasdaq up 0.5%.
Tech stocks led the gains today, with companies like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft all seeing gains of over 1%.
Energy stocks were the biggest losers today, with companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron seeing declines of over 2%.
Investors were closely watching the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which were left unchanged at near-zero levels.
The ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine also weighed on investor sentiment, with concerns about the impact on global markets.
In economic news, the latest jobless claims data showed a decrease in initial claims for unemployment benefits, signaling a strengthening labor market.
Retail sales data for February showed a slight decrease, but overall consumer spending remains strong compared to pre-pandemic levels.
The housing market continues to show strength, with homebuilder sentiment reaching a 35-year high in March.
In corporate news, Tesla announced plans to build a new factory in Texas, which could potentially create thousands of new jobs in the area.
Overall, the stock market remains volatile as investors navigate uncertainties around interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and economic data.