US Markets Resist Moody's Downgrade – China Cuts Interest Rates – Trump Continues Mediation in the Ukraine Conflict – Dell Partners With Nvidia – Nippon Steel Raises Offer for U.S. Steel – Qualcomm With own Data Center Chips – Waymo Expands to San Jose

On Monday, May 19, 2025, US stock indices recorded slight gains, despite initially being under pressure. The S&P 500 rose by 0.09% and closed at 5,963.60 points – marking the sixth consecutive trading day with an increase. The Nasdaq Composite barely moved and closed nearly unchanged at 19,215.46 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 137.33 points or 0.32% to 42,792.07 points, particularly aided by a rebound of 8% in the shares of UnitedHealth . Insider buying allowed the healthcare company to achieve its largest daily gain...