Dow Rallies Above 48000, Tech Stocks Take a Back Seat
1. Dow Jones closed over 48000, boosted by optimism on government shutdown. 2. UnitedHealth Group rose approximately 3.5%, reflecting positive market sentiment. 3. Tech stocks underperformed, with Nasdaq down 0.3%, contrasting broader market gains. 4. Economic activity expected to lift as government employees resume payments. 5. Analysts are divided on interest rate cuts, impacting overall market sentiment.