U.S. equities traded modestly higher as investors remained cautious amid mixed economic signals.

The Dow Jones continued to lead, holding strong above the 50,000 level.

Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted only slight gains, reflecting a wait-and-watch mood.

Softer retail sales data kept traders from making aggressive moves.

Overall, markets showed stability rather than strong conviction.

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