"US Stock Market Closes Mostly Higher with Oracle's Soaring Earnings"

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the US stock market saw a mixed but generally positive performance. The S&P 500 closed higher by 0.1 percent, ending the day at a level that keeps it close to its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 101.85 points, or 0.24 percent, to close at a higher level. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.24 percent to finish at 19,662.48.The market was driven by several key factors, including a strong performance by Oracle, which saw its shares soar by 9 percent after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and projecting strong revenue growth. This rally helped offset some of the losses in other sectors.In terms of sector performance, technology stocks were mixed. While Oracle led the gainers, other major technology companies such as Nvidia, Broadcom, and Tesla were lower, each down about 1 percent. Apple and Microsoft, however, inched higher.Boeing shares were a significant decliner, dropping about 5 percent in premarket trading following a crash of an Air India 787 aircraft shortly after takeoff in India. Shares of GE Aerospace and Spirit AeroSystems, which are suppliers to Boeing, also fell by 3 percent each.The US dollar index fell by 1 percent to its lowest level since 2022, amid trade uncertainty, and the yield on the ten-year Treasury note decreased to 4.36 percent.Looking forward, pre-market futures had indicated a cautious start to the day, but the market managed to recover. Key events to watch for tomorrow include ongoing US-China trade negotiations and any new developments in the geopolitical landscape. Important upcoming earnings releases will also be closely monitored for their impact on market sentiment.Overall, despite some volatility, the market managed to close on a positive note, driven by strong earnings reports and favorable inflation data.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI