Major U.S. stock-indexes rose on Monday, as investors digested a slew of data that sent a mixed picture on the pace of the economy's recovery. Data from ISM showed the pace of manufacturing growth rose in May. Other data showed construction spending surged in April, but consumer spending was unexpectedly flat. The data left investor's with mixed thoughts about the strength of the economy's recovery and, ultimately, when the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
Most of Dow stocks in positive area (20 of 30). Top looser - Intel Corporation (INTC, -1.36%). Top gainer - Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, +1.25%).
Most of S&P index sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Services (+0,4%). Top looser - Basic Materials (-0.7%).
At the moment:
Dow 18065.00 +56.00 +0.31%
S&P 500 2112.75 +6.75 +0.32%
Nasdaq 100 4529.00 +18.00 +0.40%
10-year yield 2.18% +0.08
Oil 59.55 -0.75 -1.24%
Gold 1191.00 +1.20 +0.10%