New York: Major US stock indexes closed mixed Wednesday on Wall Street. The S and P 500 edged up 0.79 points, or 0.01 percent, to finish at 5,970.89. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 67.46 points, or 0.35 percent, to close at 19,466.42. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 84.13 points, or 0.20 percent, ending the session at 42,435.51.

According to Qatar News Agency, the mixed closing of the major US stock indexes highlights the fluctuating trends in the market. While the S and P 500 and Nasdaq Composite made slight gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline, indicating varied performance across different sectors. The changes in these indexes suggest ongoing adjustments in investor sentiment and market dynamics.