On Thursday, April 18, the U.S. stock markets closed with mixed results as investors digested the latest corporate earnings reports. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ended in negative territory, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly increased. Economic indicators and comments from Federal Reserve officials suggested that a reduction in interest rates by the central bank is unlikely in the near term. According to economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims remained steady at 212,000 for the week ending April 18, below the anticipated 215,000. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index rose to 15.5 in April, surpassing expectations of 1.5. Most S&P 500 sectors gained, especially communication services, utilities, and consumer staples, while technology and consumer discretionary sectors declined. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.06% to close at 37,775.38. The S&P ...