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S&P 500 closes flat at 7,483.24 amid mixed market reactions to soft jobs data.
On July 2, 2026, the S&P 500 remained virtually unchanged, closing at 7,483.24. This stability occurred despite over two-thirds of its constituent stocks rising, as declines in semiconductor and AI-related stocks offset gains. A weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report, showing only 57,000 new hires, eased concerns about potential interest rate hikes, contributing to the mixed market sentiment.
Key points
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1.1% to a record high of 52,900.07, driven by strong performances in blue-chip and financial stocks.
- The Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.8%, primarily due to a significant sell-off in semiconductor stocks, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index falling 6.7%.
- The S&P 500 closed flat, with 70% of its component stocks rising, indicating mixed investor sentiment.
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