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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 152.87 (-0.31%) points today on Friday, ending the session at 49,499.27. While certain sectors showed resilience, the overall market tone remained cautious as Dow Futures (YM=F) also retreated, falling 245.00 (-0.49%) points. The primary narrative driving the market was a stark divergence in corporate earnings reports, where a massive rally in big-tech and enterprise software was not enough to counteract a significant sell-off in healthcare and consumer-facing stocks.
Leading the gainers, software giant Salesforce (CRM) climbed 4.20% to $183.87 following optimistic growth projections. Apple (AAPL) surged 3.35% to $280.66, supported by strong analyst ratings. Other major technology players performed well, including Microsoft (MSFT), which gained 1.88% to $415.38, and Amazon (AMZN), rising 1.65% to $269.47. Additionally, Merck (MRK) provided a boost to the pharmaceutical space, advancing 2.86% to $112.43, while International Business Machines (IBM) moved up 1.09% to $233.19.
On the losing side, Amgen (AMGN) was the primary drag on the index, plunging 5.48% to $327.22 after a disappointing clinical update. Consumer sentiment appeared fragile as global giant McDonald's (MCD) dropped 2.41% to $286.52 and 3M (MMM) fell 2.02% to $143.60. Further losses were seen in retailer Home Depot (HD), down 1.58%, and energy leader Chevron (CVX), which declined 1.39%. This aggressive sector rotation indicates that while investors remain hungry for AI growth, persistent concerns regarding consumer spending are weighing heavily on the broader industrial average.
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