S&P, Nasdaq end lower as Nvidia drags tech sector

The Dow rose 15.57 points, or 0.04%, to 39,150.33, the S&P 500 lost 8.55 points, or 0.16%, to 5,464.62 and the Nasdaq lost 32.23 points, or 0.18%, to 17,689.36.

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed marginally lower on Friday, weighed down by a decline in Nvidia shares for a second straight day, which dragged down the technology sector.

Technology was the biggest loser among the 11 major S&P 500 sectors, down 0.84%, weighed by Nvidia, while communication services led the gain.