06.01.202614:39:25UTC+00US Stocks Edge Up

On Tuesday, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged up by 0.2%, while the Dow Jones remained relatively unchanged. This follows a strong rally the day before, which propelled the Dow to new record highs. Gains were primarily driven by the healthcare and materials sectors, although consumer discretionary stocks lagged behind. Energy stocks, which saw significant advances on Monday, declined slightly. Meanwhile, the initial fervor of the AI-driven surge that marked the early trading days of 2026 appears to be waning as investors anticipate crucial economic data releases later this week. The focus is now shifting to the upcoming JOLTS report and monthly employment figures, both of which are expected to shed more light on the state of the U.S. economy. Among the major players in the market, Amazon's shares increased by approximately 1% following the CEO's announcement that Rubin data center processors are now in production. Amazon saw a further rise of 0.6%, while Alphabet showed little movement. In contrast, Apple (-1.4%), Microsoft (-0.2%), Meta (-0.6%), Broadcom (-1.4%), and Tesla (-3%) experienced declines.