The U.S. stock market reached new heights, marking the end of a second consecutive month of gains for Wall Street.
The S&P 500 inched up by 0.5% on Monday in its debut trading session, following an impressive recovery after a significant spring decline of nearly 20%. Simultaneously, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite saw an increase of 0.5%.
Oracle contributed significantly to the upward trend, showcasing a promising start in its fiscal year. Likewise, banks displayed resilience, maintaining strength post a Federal Reserve report asserting their capability to withstand an economic downturn. In the bond market, treasury yields took a slight dip.
On Monday, the S&P 500 ascended by 31.88 points, or 0.5%, reaching 6,204.95. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a rise of 275.50 points, or 0.6%, hitting 44,094.77. The Nasdaq composite gained 96.27 points, or 0.5%, landing at 20,369.73. Additionally, the Russell 2000 index, which monitors smaller companies, edged up by 2.51 points, or 0.1%, to close at 2,175.04.
So far for the year, the S&P 500 has gained 323.32 points, or a rise of 5.5%. The Dow has increased by 1,550.55 points, marking a growth of 3.6%. The Nasdaq is up by 1,058.94 points, reflecting a 5.5% rise. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 has decreased by 55.12 points, or 2.5%.
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