Dow Drops, but Tech Resilience and Earnings Growth Signal Optimism

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed down -0.30% on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) at 38,571.03. Despite the decline, the broader market showed resilience, with the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) up +0.11% and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) up +0.35%. This mixed performance can be attributed to a combination of geopolitical events, economic indicators, and market trends.