U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping around 80 points on Wednesday.
The Dow traded down 0.12% to 33,643.89 while the NASDAQ fell 0.67% to 11,951.16. The S&P 500, also fell, dropping, 0.33% to 4,095.41.
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite trading higher on Wednesday.
The Dow traded up 0.35% to 33,802.08 while the NASDAQ rose 0.10% to 12,043.72. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.25% to 4,119.23.
Oil prices climbed in Wednesday's session, with a barrel of WTI crude reaching $82.50, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported lower-than-expected inflation in March and following remarks by the U.S.
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining over 100 points on Wednesday.
Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.37% to 33,807.85 while the NASDAQ rose 0.04% to 12,036.34. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.21% to 4,117.61.
U.S. stocks traded mostly higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones gaining over 150 points on Tuesday.
The Dow traded up 0.49% to 33,751.82 while the NASDAQ fell 0.05% to 12,077.79. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.31% to 4,121.98.
On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM)—the largest U.S. oil company—is eyeing a deal to acquire independent energy firm Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD).