The stock market indices of S&P and NASDAQ are finishing the day near their highest points and have put an end to a three-day decline. The Dow Industrial Average, on the other hand, is closing either at a similar level or slightly lower. These indices are important tools for investors to analyze market performance by comparing current prices to past prices. They are also both transparent and can be invested in through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds.

“The last figures indicate:”

The Russell 2000 index, which represents smaller companies, experienced a decrease of 14.83 points or 0.80% at a value of 1848.17.

The leading performers of the Dow 30 were:

Companies that experienced a decline in the Dow index today were: