Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Holds Above 6,000 at the Opening Bell as US-China Trade Talks Begin
Major Indexes Show Mixed Performance at Market Open The U.S. stock market displayed mixed performance at the opening bell on Monday, June 9, 2025, as investors closely monitored the start of crucial trade talks between the United States and China. The S&P 500 edged slightly higher by 0.04% to 6,002.87, maintaining its position above the psychologically important 6,000 level it reclaimed on Friday for the first time since February. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.23% to 42,662.42 at the market open, shedding about 100 points after last week’s strong performance. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite showed more resilience, gaining 0.26% to 19,580.53, continuing its recent momentum as technology stocks remain in favor. Friday’s better-than-expected jobs report, which showed U.S. payrolls climbing by 139,000 in May, continues to provide underlying support for the market today. The strong employment data has helped ease recession fears and bolstered investor confidence in the […]