Dow, S&P 500 cap off best August in more than 30 years as tech rally offsets broad weakness

Getty ImagesUS stocks closed mixed on Monday as an Apple-led rally in tech shares offset broad weakness in the energy, material, and financial sectors.The benchmark S&P 500 slid slightly but still posted its best August return since 1986. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its strongest August since 1984.Both Apple and Tesla gained after undergoing stock splits.The strong month comes as coronavirus cases continue to climb in the US. Tensions between the US and China also remain elevated ov