US stock market today ends mixed: Nasdaq gains but S&P 500, Dow fall for third day as November jobs report, oil price crash and AI selloff raise concerns

Market Overview - US stocks ended on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 and Dow falling for the third consecutive session, while the Nasdaq Composite gained slightly [2][15] - The S&P 500 closed at 6,800.26, down 0.24%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 48,114.26, down 302.30 points or 0.62% [2][15] - The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.23% to end at 23,111.46 [2][15] Labor Market Data - The November jobs report indicated that the US economy added 64,000 jobs, surpassing economists' expectations of 45,000 jobs [3][15] - However, the report revised October payrolls lower, showing a loss of 105,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate increased to 4.6%, slightly above the forecast of 4.5% [4][15] Federal Reserve Expectations - Despite mixed labor market signals, expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy remained stable, with a 24% chance of a rate cut next month according to the CME FedWatch Tool [6][15] Economic Sentiment - Analysts suggest the economy is "catching its breath," with job growth holding but showing signs of slowing momentum [7][15] - Investors are encouraged to focus on quality, income, and long-term themes rather than short-term fluctuations [7][15] Sector Performance - Energy stocks were significantly impacted as US crude oil prices fell to their lowest level since early 2021, with major oil producers like Exxon Mobil and Chevron each declining about 2% [8][15] - Technology stocks experienced mixed performance, with profit-taking in high-profile AI companies affecting the broader market [9][15] - Financial and technology stocks were among the day's strongest performers, with Sezzle surging 10.8% after announcing a $100 million stock buyback program [10][15] - Conversely, energy stocks led the laggards, with Navan Inc plunging 14.3% after reporting widening losses [11][15]