On Wednesday, May 8th, U.S. stock markets closed mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher, marking its sixth consecutive session of gains. The S&P 500 ended unchanged after four sessions of gains, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped for a second consecutive day. In terms of economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.4% in March compared to a revised 0.2% rise in the prior month. Materials, real estate, and consumer discretionary stocks led most sectors on the S&P 500 to close negatively, while utilities and financials stocks defied the trend, finishing the session higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.44% and closed at 39,056.39. The S&P ...