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Two surveys released Tuesday painted a mixed picture of the US services sector in April, with Institute for Supply Management data showing a deceleration in growth and an S&P Global (SPGI) report indicating a return to expansion.The ISM's purchasing managers' index fell to 53.6 last month from 54 in March. The consensus was for a 53.7 print in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. A reading above 50 indicates the services sector economy is generally expanding.The business activity index rose to 55.9 in April from 53.9 the month before, while the gauge for new orders decreased to 53.5 from 60.6. The employment measure increased to 48 from 45.2, but remained in contraction territory for a second consecutive month, the ISM survey showed."The services sector continues to expand, but the sharp cooling in new orders alongside still-subdued employment momentum suggests growth may be becoming less durable," TD Economics Senior Economist Vikram Rai said in a note.The price index was unchanged at 70.7, staying at its highest level since October 2022, according to the ISM survey."With prices holding at their highest level since late 2022, today's report reinforces concerns that services sector inflation remains sticky," Rai said. "Combined with resilient activity levels, this supports the case for the (Federal Reserve) to remain patient, particularly as energy, freight, and labor costs continue to feed through to prices."Last week, the Fed kept its benchmark lending rate steady for a third straight meeting, saying the Middle East conflict is fueling uncertainty around the US economic outlook.Separately, S&P Global said Tuesday its services PMI gauge rose to 51 in April from 49.8 the month prior, though growth was "well below" the series average.New business intakes fell for the first time in two years, as the Middle East war and inflation weighed on demand. Employment increased "slightly," while confidence in the outlook improved, according to the data provider."A further increase in input cost inflation reflected not just higher fuel prices but a widening spread of goods and services rising in price, as well as higher wages, which will feed through to consumer price inflation in the coming months," S&P Global Market Intelligence Chief Business Economist Chris Williamson said. "The scale of the price rises will put pressure on the Fed to prevent higher inflation becoming entrenched."On Friday, ISM and S&P surveys showed that the US manufacturing sector saw continued growth in April, though inflationary pressures intensified amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.Price: $423.13, Change: $-1.62, Percent Change: -0.38%
Willdan Group (WLDN) said Tuesday it acquired 100% of the membership interests of Burton Energy on Monday.The transaction expands Willdan's commercial sector presence and adds capabilities in energy management, efficiency and procurement, Chief Executive Mike Bieber said.Financial terms were not disclosed.Shares of Willdan were up 3.5% in Tuesday trading.Price: $75.25, Change: $+2.53, Percent Change: +3.48%
Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) edged up 1.2%.US equity indexes rose in midday trading on Tuesday as crude oil futures slumped after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in force.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 0.4%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 2.1%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) climbed 1.8%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) rose 1.7%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) gained 3.8%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 4.3%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) fell fractionally. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 0.3%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed up 0.5%.CommoditiesCrude oil dropped 4%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) shed 2.9%. Natural gas was down 2.8%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 2.2%.Gold on Comex rose 0.7%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) added 0.9%. Silver gained 0.2%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 0.4%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) added 0.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) rose 0.3%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 0.3% higher.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) gained 0.5%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.5%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 1.1%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 0.2%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) gained 0.1%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) rose fractionally. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) slipped 0.4%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 1.1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also higher.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) advanced 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) added 1.5%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) gained 0.4%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 1.8% higher.