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The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures market showed a slight retreat on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as the Dow Futures (YM=F) was down 49.00 (-0.09%) points today, currently trading at 52,529.00. The primary narrative driving today's market is a sector rotation into industrial value and healthcare defensives, as investors react to a cooling labor market report. While the index remains near record highs, a cautious tone prevails as the market balances AI-driven growth against broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
Leading the gainers is 3M (MMM), which was up 3.70% at $148.62, following positive developments in its legal settlement pipeline and restructuring efforts. Nvidia (NVDA) continues its momentum, up 1.77% at $225.01, while Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) rose 1.61% to $227.63. Other strong performers include Cisco Systems (CSCO), up 1.33% at $100.48, and UnitedHealth Group (UNH), which was up 1.00% at $399.64.
On the downside, IBM (IBM) was down 2.42% at $213.40, leading the laggards after a cautious outlook on enterprise cloud spending. Home Depot (HD) followed, down 2.14% at $303.85, as mortgage rate volatility impacted retail sentiment. Other notable decliners include Salesforce (CRM), down 1.64% at $168.45, and Sherwin-Williams (SHW), which was down 1.36% at $307.61. This divergence suggests that while industrial giants are finding support, consumer-facing and software sectors remain under pressure.
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