S&P 500 Hits New Record as Centene Plummets Amid Trade Deal and Economic Signals
S&P 500 Hits New Record as Centene Plummets Amid Trade Deal and Economic Signals The S&P 500 closed at a new record high on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, marking its second all-time close this week, following the announcement of a new U.S. trade deal with Vietnam. The benchmark index advanced 0.5%, with the Nasdaq also reaching a record, while the Dow experienced a marginal loss. Despite the broader market’s upward momentum, health insurer Centene (CNC) saw its shares plummet by…