Wall Street Supported by Tech; Tesla Extends Losses

Wall Street Supported by Tech; Tesla Extends Losses
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Nov. 8, 2021. Brendan McDermid/Reuters
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U.S. stock indexes were buoyed by technology stocks on Monday as concerns over rising inflation saw investors shift to economically resilient sectors ahead of major retail earnings and data this week.

The S&P technology and communication services sectors were the best performers in early trade, adding 0.4 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively, while Meta Platforms Inc. led gains among FAANG stocks with a 3.2 percent rise.