Tech Stocks Lift Nasdaq, Banks Weigh on S&P 500, Dow

Tech Stocks Lift Nasdaq, Banks Weigh on S&P 500, Dow
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Oct. 12, 2021. Brendan McDermid/Reuters
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The Nasdaq rose on Wednesday as technology stocks returned as market favorites amid concerns about rising inflation, while banking stocks slipped despite strong quarterly results from JPMorgan.

Technology and communication services were among the few gainers among the 11 major S&P sectors.