U.S. equities end higher as Dow hits fresh record; tech and materials lead gains
U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Monday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new all-time high. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.90%, supported by strength in Basic Materials, Technology and Oil & Gas sectors. Market breadth was positive on both major exchanges, while volatility, commodities and currency…