【环球财经】纽约股市三大股指20日下跌 科技股普遍疲软

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market opened lower on May 20, with the three major indices experiencing a decline due to skepticism about easing trade tensions and slowing inflation [1][2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 114.83 points, a decrease of 0.27%, closing at 42,677.24 points. The S&P 500 index dropped by 23.14 points, down 0.39%, ending at 5,940.46 points, breaking a six-day winning streak. The Nasdaq Composite Index decreased by 72.75 points, a decline of 0.38%, closing at 19,142.71 points [1] Sector Performance - Among the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, 8 sectors closed lower, with the energy and communication services sectors experiencing the largest declines of 0.99% and 0.77%, respectively. The utilities and healthcare sectors were the strongest performers, with slight increases of 0.29% and 0.27% [1] Company-Specific Insights - Home Depot reported mixed financial results, with a quarterly revenue increase of 9.4% year-over-year, reaching $39.86 billion, slightly above market expectations. However, earnings per share fell by 3% to $3.56, below the expected $3.59, reflecting consumer caution amid tariff uncertainties [3] - Major tech stocks that previously drove market rebounds, such as Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet, showed weak performance. Microsoft and Meta also failed to maintain their upward momentum. In contrast, Tesla's stock rose by 0.51% following CEO Elon Musk's announcement of his leadership plans for the next five years, continuing its upward trend [3]