(CNA New York, July 2nd, Reuters) US stocks closed mixed today, as investors shifted funds from technology stocks to industrial stocks, driving the Dow to a new high. Meanwhile, the US dollar weakened as disappointing employment data released today impacted market expectations for a swift interest rate hike.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 594.83 points, or 1.14%, to close at 52900.07.

The S&P 500 index was nearly flat, up 0.01 points, closing at 7483.24.

The Nasdaq Composite fell 207.36 points, or 0.80%, to close at 25832.67.

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 727.06 points, or 5.44%, to close at 12626.22. (Compiled by Yang Zhaoyan) 1150703

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: 市場分析