Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Standard & Poor’s 500 index sets another record even as other indexes slip; JC Penney rises
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Standard & Poor’s 500 index is closing at another record high even as other U.S. stock indexes edge lower.
Good news from J.C. Penney helped offset disappointing earnings reports from some U.S. companies.
Merck fell after the drugmaker sharply lowered its profit forecast and reported a plunge in third-quarter earnings.
The S&P 500 rose two points, or 0.1 per cent, to 1,762. It also closed at record highs last Tuesday and Friday.
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped a point to 15,568.
The Nasdaq composite fell three points, or 0.1 per cent, to 3,940.
Homebuilders fell after the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes fell in September to the lowest in nine months, reflecting higher mortgage rates and home prices.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
