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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 189.40 (-0.36%) points today, closing at 52,297.09. This downward movement was mirrored in the derivatives market, where Dow Futures (YM=F) also fell 189.00 (-0.36%) to 52,389.00. The primary narrative driving the market on Thursday, November 12, 2026, centered on fresh Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which indicated stickier-than-expected inflation. This economic signal sparked concerns that the Federal Reserve may maintain restrictive interest rates longer than anticipated, weighing heavily on blue-chip equities and interest-rate-sensitive sectors.
Despite the broader index decline, 3M (MMM) emerged as the top performer, surging 3.70% to $148.62 following a positive analyst upgrade regarding its manufacturing efficiency. Tech giant Nvidia (NVDA) also showed resilience, gaining 1.77% to reach $225.01, while healthcare leader Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) climbed 1.61% to $227.63. Other notable gainers included Cisco Systems (CSCO), which rose 1.33%, and UnitedHealth Group (UNH), which added 1.00%.
Conversely, the tech and retail sectors faced significant headwinds. IBM (IBM) was the biggest laggard, dropping 2.42% to $213.40 amid concerns over enterprise spending. Home Depot (HD) fell 2.14% to $303.85 as high mortgage rates continued to pressure the housing market. Similarly, Salesforce (CRM) declined 1.64%, while Sherwin-Williams (SHW) and American Express (AXP) saw losses of 1.36% and 1.27% respectively, reflecting a cautious outlook for consumer and industrial demand.
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