# stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- The ISM services PMI fell to 54 in March, below market expectations of 55.
- Communication services sector led U.S. gains Monday, rising 0.7%.
- Materials sector lagged, declining 0.9% during Monday's trading.
- Oil prices increased 1.1% to $112.71, while gold rose 0.3% to $4,692.90.

**Countries:** United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, India

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