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Major Indices S&P 500 : +0.1% to 5,282.70 Dow Jones Industrial Average : -1.3% to 39,142.23 Nasdaq Composite : -0.1% to 16,286.45 Nasdaq 100 : +0.002% to 18,258.09 Russell 2000 : +0.9% to 1,880.62 Market Overview In a session that reflected the intricate mosaic of investor sentiment, the U.S. stock market closed mixed on Wednesday. The Dow was dragged lower by a stunning 22.4% plunge in UnitedHealth Group shares, its worst day since 1998, forming a crucible for broader concerns around healthcare costs. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 managed to eke out modest gains, showcasing a tapestry of resilience amid turbulence. Trade tensions, reimagined through the lens of political discourse and tariff threats, continued to weigh on market confidence. Investors found themselves in a labyrinth of uncertainty, as economic signals painted a kaleidoscopic picture—robust jobless claims contrasted sharply with weakening manufacturing data. Sector Highlights ...