U.S. Stock Indices Fluctuate - Jordan News
The Nasdaq Index, which is heavily focused on technology stocks, rose slightly by just 10 points, reaching 20,895 points. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Index remained stable at 6,297 points. اضافة اعلان In related news, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil saw a very slight decline, reaching $67.31 per barrel.
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