Dow Dips 200 Points; US Consumer Sentiment Falls In September

1. S&P 500 rose slightly by 0.01% to 6,587.98 on mixed trading. 2. University of Michigan consumer sentiment dropped to 55.4, below expectations. 3. Utilities stocks gained 0.5%, while materials stocks fell 0.6%. 4. Asian markets showed positive trends, possibly influencing investor sentiment. 5. Equities trading mixed overall, indicating uncertainty among investors.