U.S. Stocks Open Lower with Declines in Gold and Silver, Defense Sector Rises

Overall Market Performance

Major U.S. stock indexes opened lower today, with the Dow Jones down 0.35%, the S&P 500 down 0.10%, and the Nasdaq Composite falling the most at 0.20%.

Gold and Silver Stocks Decline

The precious metals sector underperformed, with Hecla Mining dropping over 5% and Pan American Silver falling more than 3%, reflecting cautious market sentiment.

Defense Sector Sees Gains

The defense industry stood out, with Lockheed Martin rising over 6% and Raytheon Technologies gaining more than 2%, signaling investor interest in defensive assets.