Thursday, September 24, 2026

⚖️ mixed
Market mood for Thursday, September 24, 2026: Meta's Meteoric Rise Lifts Tech, But UPS Sinks
Snapshot:

Meta's Meteoric Rise Lifts Tech, But UPS Sinks

📈 Leading Sectors

  • Communication +1.27%
  • Healthcare +0.63%
  • Energy +0.37%

📉 Lagging Sectors

  • Consumer Staples -0.89%
  • Utilities -0.98%
  • Materials -1.19%

📝 Summary

The market closed with a mixed tone, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged slightly lower, while the Dow declined 0.31%.

The Communication sector led gains, with META and INTC rising 4.5% and 3.9% respectively, while the Consumer Staples and Utilities sectors lagged, as Mortgage rates topping 7% weighed on the housing market.