Which Sectors Are Leading, and Which Are Lagging Today?
Healthcare led all sectors with a 0.97% gain, followed by a 1% rise in consumer discretionary. Financials, materials, and energy also moved higher, while real estate was flat and utilities slipped.
On the downside, consumer staples underperformed, pressured by losses in Walmart. Industrials also saw minor declines as traders rotated back into growth and defensives with more conviction.
How Are Dow Components Like UnitedHealth and Disney Performing?
UnitedHealth was the top Dow gainer, rallying 3.3% and driving the sector higher. Nike and Home Depot each rose over 1.7%, while Merck and IBM added solid upside. Visa and Disney posted gains above 1.6%, contributing to broader index strength.
On the weak side, Walmart dropped 1.4%, making it the Dow’s biggest decliner. Nvidia, Coca-Cola, and Cisco posted modest losses, reflecting selective softness in large-cap defensives and semis.