U.S. stock market = S&P sideways, tech stocks rise, attention on Middle East situation and employment statistics.

October 3, 2024, 6:51 AM GMT+9 (partial excerpt).

The U.S. stock market saw the S&P 500 index (.SPX) trading sideways at the close. While tech stocks were bought, tensions escalated in the Middle East, making for a nervous development as the week awaits the release of U.S. employment statistics.
Semiconductor leader nvidia (NVDA.O) rose 1.6%, contributing to the push of S&P Information Technology (.SPLRCT). On the other hand, electric vehicle (EV) leader tesla (TSLA.O) fell 3.5% as delivery numbers for the third quarter fell below financial estimates.