<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><p>The S&amp;P 500 (SPX) closed essentially unchanged on Wednesday as investors continue to await updates on a potential U.S.-Iran resolution.</p><h3>Memorial Day Sale – Claim 70% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock trusted, data-backed investing tools with TipRanks Premium, from analyst ratings and forecasts to breaking news and portfolio analysis.  </li><li>Discover high-conviction stock picks and new investing opportunities with the TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter </li></ul> <p>Let's break down the sectors behind the performance.</p> <h2><strong>Today's Top-Performing Sector </strong></h2> <p>Consumer discretionary was the top-performing sector on Wednesday as oil prices continued to decline, falling to a near five-week low. Consumer sentiment can benefit from lower fuel prices, potentially leading to more spending in the travel, entertainment, and auto subsectors.</p> <p>Several consumer discretionary stocks led the sector's gains, including:</p> <ul> <li>MGM Resorts (MGM)</li> <li>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH)</li> <li>General Motors (GM)</li> <li>Aptiv (APTV)</li> <li>Carnival (CCL)</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Today's Worst-Performing Sector </strong></h2> <p>Meanwhile, the energy sector faced the largest drawdown as optimism for a U.S.-Iran war resolution remained high, sending oil prices lower. Lower prices tend to weigh on energy stocks, as they directly reduce the revenue and profit expectations of oil companies.</p> <p>Notable energy stocks trading lower include:</p> <ul> <li>Baker Hughes (BKR)</li> <li>Halliburton (HAL)</li> <li>SLB (SLB)</li> <li>Williams Companies (WMB)</li> <li>ONEOK (OKE)</li> </ul></div>

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<p>On 5/27/26, the S&P 500 closed nearly unchanged as investors awaited news on a U.S.-Iran resolution. The consumer discretionary sector outperformed, benefiting from declining oil prices, with stocks like MGM Resorts and General Motors leading gains. Conversely, the energy sector suffered losses due to lower oil prices, impacting companies such as Baker Hughes and Halliburton.</p>

- The S&P 500 closed nearly unchanged as investors awaited updates on a U.S.-Iran resolution.  
- Consumer discretionary stocks performed well, boosted by declining oil prices, benefiting sectors like travel and entertainment.  
- Conversely, the energy sector experienced losses as optimism for a resolution dampened oil prices, negatively impacting revenue expectations for energy companies.

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 5/27/26