The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) closed down 226.19 (-0.47%) points today, settling at 47336.68, as broader market caution weighed on the index despite strength in the technology sector. The main narrative driving the market was a divergence between robust enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, which propelled tech stocks higher, and lingering concerns over economic data and the ongoing US government shutdown. Investors also closely monitored upcoming private payroll data fo ...