The S&P 500 rose Thursday after investors got more economic data indicating inflation pressures are easing.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 156 points, or 0.4%.
Economists polled by Dow Jones expected an increase of 0.1%.
Broadcom shares surged 13% after the chipmaker topped fiscal second-quarter expectations and announced a 10-for-1 stock split.
Correction: Economists polled by Dow Jones expected PPI to rise by 0.1%.
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