How Major US Stock Indexes Fared April 6

The U.S. stock market drifted higher in tentative trading ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants.The S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.4 percent, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.5 percent.Like stock indexes, oil prices seesawed through the day amid continued uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran and how long it will slow the global flow of crude oil.On Monday:The S&P 500 rose 29.14 points, or 0.4 percent, to 6,611.83.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 165.21 points, or 0.4 percent, to 46,669.88.The Nasdaq composite rose 117.16 points, or 0.5 percent, to 21,996.34.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 10.60 points, or 0.4 percent to 2,540.64.For the year:The S&P 500 is down 233.67 points, or 3.4 percent.The Dow is down 1,393.41 points, or 2.9 percent.The Nasdaq is down 1,245.65 points, or 5.4 percent.The Russell 2000 is up 58.74 points, or 2.4 percent.The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.