US broader indices close higher. Dow industrial average moves lower.

The broader US stock indices led by the NASDAQ index closed higher. The Dow industrial average meanwhile fell.

The final numbers are showing:

• S&P index +23.36 points or 0.40% at 5916.98
• NASDAQ index rose 195.66 points or 1.04% at 18987.47
• Russell 2000 rose 18.48 points or 0.80% at 2324.82
• Dow industrial average felt -120.66 points or -0.28% and 43268 .94

Looking at the Dow 30, the biggest decliner was UnitedHealth at -2.16%. 3M fell -1.51%, Travelers fell -1.32%, and Nike fell -1.30%. Overall. Overall 18 of the 30 stocks fell, with one unchanged and 11 higher led by Nvidia (+4.89%) and Walmart which rose 3.0%.

Nvidia will announce earnings after the close tomorrow.

Looking at the Magnificent 7, Nvidia led the charge with his gain of 4.89%. Apple rose but only by 0.12% and Microsoft also light with a gain of 0.49%.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.