[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 (+0.3%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.5%), and DJIA (+0.3%) are little changed from previous levels, as mega-cap strength continues to balance out negative breadth.
Despite the relatively poor breadth figures, nine S&P 500 sectors trade in positive territory.
Apple (AAPL 245.66, +7.78, +3.27%) remains a standout in the information technology sector (+0.8%) as the iPhone 17 is met with good demand, with The Information reporting that the company wants to increase production of the lower-cost phone.
In Washington, the House-passed bill to fund the government through November 21 failed to get the 60 votes needed to pass in the Senate, as expected.