US stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, the final trading day of the week, as investors balanced declining energy prices against persistent weakness in the technology sector.
The Nasdaq Composite faced headwinds from semiconductor stocks, which weighed heavily on the index despite a modest lift from falling oil prices.
The divergence highlights the ongoing rotation in market sentiment, where energy cost relief has not been enough to offset concerns over tech valuations.
Semiconductor shares, including names like AMD and Micron, led the decline, reflecting broader caution among growth-oriented investors.
Meanwhile, the drop in crude oil prices offered a slight counterbalance, though it was insufficient to drive a broad-based rally across major indices.
This session follows a week marked by mixed signals and cautious positioning ahead of key macroeconomic data and corporate earnings.