S&P 500 & Institute for Supply Management

S&P 500: The S&P 500 eased, reflecting the general market downturn influenced by various global and economic factors.

Institute for Supply Management: The Institute for Supply Management released a report showing a modest decrease in U.S. manufacturing activity, contributing to economic data points.

S&P 500: The S&P 500 has scaled new highs despite rising energy costs and inflation worries, indicating that corporate profits have been buoyant in the first quarter, though margin forecasts are being cut for the second quarter.

Institute for Supply Management: The Institute for Supply Management>>> reported on the manufacturing purchasing managers index for the United States>>>.