S&P 500 ends flat as technology stocks gain

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The S&P 500 ended little changed on Wednesday, with technology shares gaining but investors nervous about Middle East tensions and more US labour data due this week.

Shares of Humana Inc fell 11.8% after the health insurer said it expected enrollment in its top-rated Medicare Advantage plans for those aged 65 and above to decrease for 2025.

Investors remained focused on September non-farm payrolls data due on Friday, while US jobless claims data is due Thursday.

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Topics: Nasdaq EarningsSeason USLabourData TechStocks /Business/ InterestRates SP500 Markets MiddleEastTensions

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Published On: 2024-10-03 @ 06:45:00 (3 hours ago)

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