Dow Ends Three-Session Win Streak Following Jobs Report: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Neutral" zone with a reading of 48.9, down from 50.9 [1][4] - U.S. stocks settled mostly lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 50 points, ending a three-session winning streak [1][3] Economic Data - Nonfarm payrolls rose by 130,000, nearly double the economists' expectations of 70,000, with private-sector employment contributing 172,000 of those gains [2] - The unemployment rate unexpectedly declined to 4.3% from 4.4% [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with energy, materials, and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains [2] - Financial and communication services stocks closed lower, bucking the overall market trend [2] Company Highlights - Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) saw a significant jump of around 10% after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $450 [1]