Wall Street Ends Mixed: Nasdaq Gains While S&P 500 and Dow Decline
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Key insights and market outlook
US stock markets closed mixed on December 16, 2025, with the Nasdaq Composite rising 0.23% to 23,111.46 while the S&P 500 fell 0.24% to 6,800.26 and the Dow Jones dropped 0.62% to 48,114.26. The decline in energy and healthcare stocks, particularly Pfizer's 3.4% drop, pressured the S&P 500. Energy stocks led the decline following a significant drop in crude oil prices to their lowest level since 2021.
Deep Dive Analysis
Wall Street Ends Mixed: Nasdaq Gains Amid Energy and Healthcare Selloff
Market Overview
The US stock markets closed with mixed results on December 16, 2025. The Nasdaq Composite managed to gain 54.05 points or 0.23%, closing at 23,111.46. In contrast, the S&P 500 lost 16.25 points or 0.24%, settling at 6,800.26, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 302.30 points or 0.62%, ending at 48,114.26.
Sector Performance
Eight out of the eleven major S&P 500 sectors finished lower, with energy stocks leading the decline, dropping nearly 3%. This was triggered by crude oil prices hitting their lowest level since 2021. Healthcare stocks also faced pressure, declining 1.28%, largely due to Pfizer's 3.4% slump. The pharmaceutical giant's outlook for a challenging 2026, citing weaker COVID-19 product sales and margin pressures, weighed heavily on the sector.
Market Implications
The mixed closing reflects the complex dynamics in the current market environment. While technology stocks supported the Nasdaq's gains, traditional sectors like energy and healthcare faced headwinds. Investors are closely monitoring commodity prices and corporate earnings guidance for further market direction.
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