S&P 500, Dow Eke Out Gains, Nasdaq Slumps As Tech Weakens

Stocks posted a mixed finish Monday, with the S&P 500 and Dow industrials eking out minor gains while the Nasdaq lost ground as tech shares slumped. The S&P 500 ended with a gain of 0.77 point, or less than 0.1%, at 2,439.07, according to preliminary figures. The Dow ended a 4-day losing streak with a gain of 14.79 points, or 0.1%, to 21,409.55. The Nasdaq Composite , however, lost 18.10 points, or 0.3%, to close at 6,247.15.