US stocks close higher on tech sector boost

The Dow Jones inched up 0.15%, or 68 points, to 46,316 points.

The S&P 500 gained 0.26%, or 17 points, to 6,661 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index ticked 0.48% higher, or 107 points, to end at 22,591 points.

The technology sector saw a rise in Nvidia shares by 2% to $181.88, and a 4.50% gain in Electronic Arts stock to $202.05, after the company announced its approval of a $55 billion acquisition deal that would take it private.

The Stoxx Europe 600 added 0.2% to 555,53, supported by gains across most sectors and major stock exchanges.

On the other hand, Germany’s DAX remained unchanged at 23,745. France’s CAC 40 gained 0.15% to 7,880, and the UK’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.15% to 9,299.

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.7% to 45,043, while the broader Topix lost 1.75% to 3,131.

Brent crude futures for November delivery dropped 3.10%, or $2.16, to $67.97 a barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for November shed 3.45%, or $2.27, to $63.45 a barrel.

Gold futures for December delivery climbed 1.21%, or $46.2, to $3,855.2 an ounce, with the most actively traded contract hitting a record high for the 38th time in 2025.