Tech Slump and Surging Energy Prices Drive Market Divergence; Dow Edges Higher While Nasdaq Retreats

The U.S. stock market presented a divided front on Monday, March 30th, 2026, as a significant rally in energy commodities clashed with a persistent sell-off in the technology and semiconductor sectors. While the blue-chip heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to stay in positive territory, the broader S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite faced downward pressure throughout the session.Major Index Performance RecapAs of the current session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) is trading at 45, ...