"Nvidia's After-Hours Surge Lifts S&P 500 and Dow Slightly"

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed slightly up, while the Nasdaq ended lower as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings report, which showed a 6% surge in after-hours trading. The Federal Reserve expressed concerns about early rate cuts, and Palo Alto Networks plunged after forecasting third-quarter billings below estimates. Energy shares led gainers, while cybersecurity firms like Fortinet, Zscaler, and Crowdstrike Holdings also weakened. Amazon edged up as it prepares to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance.