On Wall Street, stocks ended a shaky day of trading largely down on Monday, extending the market’s losing run.

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The wider market is in a downturn as investors assess how firms and consumers are managing increasing costs and if central banks can assist alleviate the situation. Since early April, major indices have started declining.

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The S&P 500 dropped 15.88 points, or 0.4%, to 4,008.01. The benchmark index has recovered from a six-week losing run. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.76 points, or 0.1%, to 32,223.42.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply. The index dropped 142.21 points, or 1.2%, to 11,662.79.

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Technology stocks were among the biggest losers after pushing and pulling the market throughout the day. Apple fell 1.1%. Big tech companies, with their pricey values, tend to push the broader market both up and down. The sector has been particularly heavyweight as investors worry about high inflation and rising interest rates.

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Retailers also had some of the biggest losses. Amazon slipped 2% and Starbucks fell 4.2%.

Energy stocks and health care companies gained ground. Chevron rose 3.1% and Eli Lilly rose 2.7%.

Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 2.89% from 2.94% late Friday.

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Spirit Airlines rose 13.5% after JetBlue said it would make a hostile offer for the budget carrier after Spirit rebuffed its earlier bids.

Defence contractor ManTech jumped 15% after investment firm Carlyle Group said it will buy the defence contractor.

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The Federal Reserve is in the process of pulling its benchmark short-term interest rate off its record low near zero, where it spent most of the pandemic. It also said it may continue to raise rates by double the usual amount at upcoming meetings. Investors are concerned that the central bank could cause a recession if it raises rates too high or too quickly.

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U.S. crude oil prices rose 3.4% Monday and are up more than 50% for the year. Natural gas prices rose 3.8% and have more than doubled in 2022.