U.S. equities showed mixed performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 slightly up, while the Nasdaq was marginally down. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) underperformed in the S&P 500 due to a Department of Justice investigation into possible Medicare fraud. Walmart (WMT) shares fell after missing revenue estimates, citing tariffs as a reason for potential price increases. Energy stocks like APA declined with oil prices following President Trump’s comments on a possible new nuclear deal with Iran. Cisco Systems (CSCO) saw gains after posting strong results and raising guidance, driven by demand for AI products. STERIS (STE) shares rose after beating profit forecasts. Deere & Company (DE) reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenue despite sales declines, hitting an all-time high. — new from Investopedia
