[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have maintained a positive posture, trading 0.3% and 0.5% higher, respectively.
Gains in names like Apple (AAPL 235.37, +2.50, +1.1%), Microsoft (MSFT 425.62, +6.82, +1.6%), Amazon.com (AMZN 207.10, +5.56, +2.8%), and Meta Platforms (META 575.60, +10.43, +1.9%) have provided integral support to index performance.
Market breadth reflects a negative bias driving action under the surface. Decliners lead advancers by a 2-to-1 margin at the NYSE and by a 3-to-2 margin at the Nasdaq.