India, July 8 -- The US stock market closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 ending lower as selling pressure in technology, consumer discretionary, and industrial stocks offset gains in the energy sector. Rising crude oil prices lifted energy shares, while investors remained cautious ahead of key economic data releases and the upcoming earnings season. Defensive sectors also attracted selective buying as market participants shifted toward relatively safer investments amid uncertainty.

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The S&P 500 closed at 7,466.70, down 37.40 points (0.50%), as weakness across several major sectors kept the benchmark index under pressure.

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