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The stock market experienced mixed results with indexes fluctuating after surprise jobs data; Tesla surged on strong delivery numbers, while health care stocks plummeted following earnings outlook withdrawals. Key economic indicators and upcoming jobs reports are influencing investor sentiment.
The S&P 500 fell 0.7% as concerns over potential interest rate cuts grew, with health care stocks dropping after the federal government announced lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment rates. Meanwhile, crude oil prices rose due to supply concerns, benefiting oil and gas companies. Major U.S. equities indexes struggled amid uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, with the Dow and Nasdaq also experiencing declines.