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Sector-based divergence stood out in US equity markets. While buying accelerated in the paper and packaging sector, technology stocks focused on artificial intelligence and high growth came under selling pressure.

Among the day's top gainers, International Paper rose 11.21 percent to 42.16 dollars, Smurfit WestRock advanced 11.10 percent to 48.56 dollars, and energy services company SLB climbed 11.01 percent to 52.42 dollars.

Meanwhile, technology stocks suffered sharp losses. Nebius Group shares fell 15.02 percent to 187.77 dollars, CoreWeave shares declined 11.37 percent to 71.88 dollars, and Astera Labs shares lost 10.82 percent to 291.58 dollars.

On the macroeconomic front, the US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.63 percent, while gold futures rose 0.54 percent to 4,092.6. Brent crude oil fell 5.05 percent and traded at 84.82 dollars.

Investors continue to closely monitor the impact of corporate earnings and macroeconomic developments on stock performance.