Nasdaq and S&P 500 manage modest gains while Dow hit hard by financial sector

Meanwhile, oil prices managed to rebound after the release of supply data. The Nasdaq Composite rose a mere 8.24 points, or 0.15%, to settle at 5,682.45. The S&P 500 also made gains, jumping 1.59 points, or 0.07%, to close at 2,294.67.