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S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Index Ticks Higher Ahead of This Week's Fed Decision


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  The S&P 500 edged up 0.6% on Monday, March 17, after a report showed retail sales recovered in February but fell short of expectations.

The article from MSN Money discusses the performance of the S&P 500 on a specific day, noting that the index experienced gains as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates. The market's movement was influenced by various factors including economic data releases, corporate earnings, and anticipation of the Fed's policy direction. Key points include a slight uptick in the S&P 500, with sectors like technology and consumer discretionary showing strength, while energy stocks lagged due to falling oil prices. The article also mentions that investors were particularly focused on any signals from the Fed regarding future rate hikes or pauses, which could significantly impact market trends. Additionally, there was a brief mention of individual stock performances within the index, highlighting companies that either outperformed or underperformed on that day.

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