US stock markets are trading higher in late session. Tech stocks are leading gains. Volatility is easing. The latest data at 20:50 shows steady upward momentum across major indices.
Dow Jones up 0.24% near 49712 intraday high
Dow Jones is trading at 49512.85. It gained 117.69 points today. That is a rise of 0.24%. The index opened at 49323.00. It touched a high of 49712.56 and a low of 49158.28. Trading volume stands at 120.72M.
The steady gain shows continued investor confidence in blue chip stocks. The intraday range reflects controlled movement rather than sharp swings.
S&P 500 climbs 0.31% while Nasdaq gains 0.42%
S&P 500 is at 6882.88. It is up 20.98 points or 0.31%. The index opened at 6837.76. It hit a high of 6909.87 and a low of 6832.38.
Nasdaq is leading among major indices. It is trading at 22778.73. That is a gain of 96.00 points or 0.42%. The session high reached 22880.14. The low was 22539.05. Volume stands strong at 313.30M.
Tech stocks continue to support the broader market. The higher percentage gain in Nasdaq shows stronger buying interest in growth shares.
Russell 2000 slips 0.03% as VIX falls 2.27%
Small Cap 2000 is trading at 2664.31. It is down 0.78 points or 0.03%. The index touched a high of 2690.89 and a low of 2638.74.
S&P 500 VIX stands at 19.77. It dropped 0.46 points or 2.27%. The volatility index opened at 20.04 and touched a high of 21.21 before easing.
A falling VIX signals lower fear in the market. Combined with gains in Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, the broader trend remains positive for now. Investors are watching whether momentum continues into the closing bell.
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