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<p>Stocks closed mixed with the Dow gaining while the Nasdaq fell due to a selloff in technology stocks, particularly Seagate and Micron. Investors are monitoring oil prices and Treasury yields amid rising Middle East tensions. Oil prices increased by 3.1% to $108.66 per barrel, while gold prices slightly decreased. Notable events include Elon Musk's lawsuit loss against OpenAI and NextEra's merger with Dominion Energy.</p>

- Stocks closed mixed Monday, influenced by weakness in the technology sector, particularly with notable declines in chip stocks like Seagate and Micron.  
- Investors monitored rising oil prices and elevated Treasury yields amid escalating Middle East tensions, with West Texas Intermediate crude rising 3.1% to $108.66 per barrel.  
- Additionally, gold prices fell slightly as geopolitical tensions contributed to inflation concerns, dropping to $4,558 per ounce.

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