Markets See Mixed Day Of Trading As Russia-Ukraine Drama Continues

U.S. indices had a mixed day of trading Monday as stocks fell amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has led to increased U.S. sanctions on Russia. Russian President Putin recently ordered nuclear forces to put on high alert, which has raised fears of escalation.

• The Nasdaq composite finished higher by 0.41% to 13,751; The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 QQQ gained 0.30% to $346.80
• The S&P 500 traded lower by 0.24% to 4,373; The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY lost 0.26% to $436.63
• The Dow Jones composite traded lower by 0.11% to 11,465; The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust DIA finished lower by 0.35% to $339.34 

Here are the day's winners and losers from the Dow Jones, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Chevron Corporation CVX was the top gainer for the DIA Monday.

Visa Inc V, JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM and McDonald's Corp MCD were among the top losers for the Dow Jones.

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