Stocks Rise as Tech Leads; Gold Jumps, Oil Slips

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U.S. stocks ticked higher Monday, extending a modest rebound as technology shares paced gains and haven assets drew fresh interest. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 66.08 points, or 0.14%, to 46,381.4. The S&P 500 rose 0.44% to 6,693.77, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.70% to 22,789.0, according to Finviz data captured at the close.

The day’s risk mix was notable: gold futures surged 2.03% to $3,781.00, while U.S. crude edged down 0.16% to $62.30. The combination—firmer equities, a strong move in bullion and softer oil—suggested investors were comfortable adding selective risk in growth shares even as they continued to pay up for portfolio insurance. A rising gold price often signals demand for hedges against uncertainty; the pullback in crude, by contrast, can ease input-cost concerns for energy-consuming sectors.

Breadth favored buyers across the major benchmarks. The Nasdaq outperformed, consistent with recent sessions in which large-cap growth and chip names have led recoveries, while the S&P 500’s advance pointed to broader participation beyond a handful of mega caps. The Dow’s slimmer gain reflected its more industrial tilt on a day when commodity prices moved in different directions.

Beyond the tape, investors continue to grapple with a slower-burning theme: confidence. A new U.S. Bank 2025 Wealth Report underscores persistent anxiety about forces beyond household control—from markets to politics—even as many Americans stick to budgets and plans. As Scott Ford, President of U.S. Bank Wealth Management, writes, “The encouraging news is that even a little bit of planning can make a meaningful difference.” wealth-survey-report-2025 That message resonates with a market still trading headline-to-headline: disciplined positioning, rather than big directional bets, remains the order of the day.

Looking ahead, traders will watch whether the recent tech-led outperformance broadens and whether gold’s rally persists—both cues for risk appetite. For now, Monday’s scorecard shows a constructive start to the week: stocks up, oil down, and gold sharply higher.