"Stocks Mixed, Treasuries Rally as Bond Market Signals Economic Slowdown"

U.S. Treasury yields fell as job openings reached their lowest level since March 2021, strengthening rate cut expectations. Wall Street's major averages ended mixed after a negative finish in the previous session, with the Nasdaq Composite advancing and the S&P 500 and Dow slipping. The fall in job openings is seen as positive by the Federal Reserve, and Treasury yields were lower across the board. Equities were muted as investors took a breather following a rally fueled by expectations of a soft landing and no further rate hikes by the Fed. CVS Health gained after exceeding revenue expectations, while Take-Two Interactive Software saw a slight decline due to a longer-than-expected release timeline for Grand Theft Auto VI.