The US stock market ended trading today with a mixed performance across the major indices. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw positive gains, the Nasdaq Composite experienced a slight decline. S&P 500 Inches Higher The S&P 500 managed a small gain, closing up by 0.15%. This indicates a relatively stable performance across a broad range of large-cap US companies. Nasdaq Composite Slides Slightly The Nasdaq Composite, heavily weighted towards technology stocks, dipped by 0.09%. This suggests some weakness in the tech sector today, potentially driven by profit-taking or concerns about future growth. Dow Jones Leads the Way The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed its peers, closing up by 0.35%. This suggests strength in more traditional, industrial-focused sectors of the US economy. Overall a mixed bag for investors today, highlighting the nuanced dynamics within the US market. ```