Nasdaq Surges Above 20,000; Crude Oil Moves Lower

1. S&P 500 slightly rose by 0.08% to 6,119.78 amidst mixed trading. 2. U.S. retail sales dropped 0.9%, surpassing expectations for a milder decline. 3. Oil rig count increased by one to 481, reflecting stability in production. 4. Nvidia's shareholdings influenced market volatility, impacting related stock prices. 5. Energy sector gained 0.5% while healthcare shares experienced a 0.8% decline.