[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average trade near session lows with slim declines. The Nasdaq Composite maintains a posture above its prior close.
Gains in some mega cap names have provided some support to the broader market. Apple (AAPL 215.37, +4.77, +2.3%), Microsoft (MSFT 450.88, +3.92, +0.9%), Amazon.com (AMZN 195.80, +2.54, +1.3%), Alphabet (GOOG 183.75, +0.30, +0.2%) are among the standout in that respect.
Meanwhile, the equal-weighted S&P 500 sports a 0.7% decline, reflecting modest selling activity under the index surface.