US stock market today: S&P 500 sets fresh record, Dow climbs — but Nasdaq drops as traders rotate. Here are the stocks gaining big

Market Overview - U.S. stock market opened steady with major indexes showing mild movements, reflecting a mix of caution and optimism among investors [2][11] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 47,605.35, up 130.89 points or 0.28% [2][11] - The S&P 500 traded near record territory at 6,833.55, gaining 4.18 points or 0.06% [5][11] - The Nasdaq Composite slipped slightly to 23,397.85, down 15.83 points or 0.07% [5][11] Sector Performance - Trading remained active across tech, energy, and small-cap stocks, with several high-volume movers capturing early attention [11] - Ondas Holdings (ONDS) led activity with 27 million shares traded, falling to $7.82, down 3.16% [6] - Q/C Technologies (QCLS) soared 37.63% to $4.65 on heavy 26 million-share volume [6] - NVIDIA (NVDA) traded 23 million shares, dipping 0.73% to $180.14, with a yearly range from $86.62 to $212.19 [7] - NIO (NIO) slipped 1.89% to $4.93, trading near the middle of its yearly band [7] - Intel (INTC) slipped 1.32% to $42.90, remaining near the upper end of its $17.66–$43.98 range [8] Investor Sentiment - Investors remain cautious but engaged, closely monitoring inflation expectations, year-end portfolio rebalancing, and sector rotations [9][10] - The tech sector remains volatile, but broader market strength has kept major indexes near record levels [9] - Upcoming November jobs data and inflation readings are expected to be major market catalysts, influencing Federal Reserve policy [10]