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Benchmarks suffered their worst one-day percentage drop since the middle of May. The Dow not only lost grip of the psychological 22,000 level but also finished near session lows. Losses in shares of Apple and Goldman Sachs weighed on the blue-chip index. The S&P 500 also ended in the red after a broad based sell off ensued due to rising tensions between Pyongyang and Washington. Decline in shares of technology stocks weighed on the Nasdaq and dragged it lower as well.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 21,844.01, declining by 0.9% or 204.69 points. The S&P 500 Index (INX) declined 1.5%, decreasing 35.81 points to close at 2,438.21. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) closed at 6,216.87, slipping 135.46 points or 2.1%. A total of around 6.48 billion shares were traded on Thursday, above the last 20-session average of 7.5 billion shares. Declining issues outnumbered advancers on the NYSE by 6-to-1 ratio. On the Nasdaq, decliners outnumbered advancers by a 3.60-to-1 ratio.
Benchmarks Slip to Worst Levels since mid-May
Dow lost grip of the psychological 22,000 milestone on Thursday to finish near the session lows. This was triggered by plunging shares of tech behemoth Apple (AAPL - Free Report) and Goldman Sachs (GS - Free Report) , which lost 3.2% and 2.4% respectively. Only three of the 30 components which make up the blue-chip index finished in the positive territory. Losses were primarily attributable to a broad-based sell-off as tension between Washington and Pyongyang escalated. Investors are now looking to take profits off the table after what has been a good earnings season. This decline comes a week after the Dow crossed the 22,000 landmark for the first time.
The S&P 500 exhibited a steep decline after ten of its eleven primary sectors finished in the red on Thursday. Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) nosedived about 2.0% followed by Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) which declined 1.8%. The index has also fallen below its 50-day moving average for the first time in a month. This is also the S&P 500’s worst performance after it fell 1.8% in the middle of May. This dip came as a shock given the fact that the index was down just 0.1% for the entire week entering into the session.
The Nasdaq finished in negative territory due to falling tech shares. Shares of Apple, Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) , Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) and Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) all declined due during the selloff which ensued because of the ongoing geopolitical tussle.
North Korea Dismisses Trump’s Warnings
Earlier in the week President Trump commented that North Korea would face “fire and fury” if the renegade country continues threatening the US. On Thursday, North Korea dismissed these claims as “load of nonsense” and continued threatening the U.S. by laying out plans to attack the Guam Naval base and announcing it to the media.
Investors were worried by such developments and all three benchmarks closed lower for the third day in a row. The Dow is trading 1.2% off its closing record, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are 1.7% and 3.2% respectively off their all-time highs. Thursday also marked the worst one-day percentage drop of the benchmarks.
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Constellation Brands, Inc.(STZ - Free Report) has acquired Funky Buddha Brewery, a leading craft brewery in Florida, in order to strengthen its position in the high-end beer segment in the U.S.(Read More)
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Stock Market News For August 11, 2017
Benchmarks suffered their worst one-day percentage drop since the middle of May. The Dow not only lost grip of the psychological 22,000 level but also finished near session lows. Losses in shares of Apple and Goldman Sachs weighed on the blue-chip index. The S&P 500 also ended in the red after a broad based sell off ensued due to rising tensions between Pyongyang and Washington. Decline in shares of technology stocks weighed on the Nasdaq and dragged it lower as well.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 21,844.01, declining by 0.9% or 204.69 points. The S&P 500 Index (INX) declined 1.5%, decreasing 35.81 points to close at 2,438.21. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) closed at 6,216.87, slipping 135.46 points or 2.1%. A total of around 6.48 billion shares were traded on Thursday, above the last 20-session average of 7.5 billion shares. Declining issues outnumbered advancers on the NYSE by 6-to-1 ratio. On the Nasdaq, decliners outnumbered advancers by a 3.60-to-1 ratio.
Benchmarks Slip to Worst Levels since mid-May
Dow lost grip of the psychological 22,000 milestone on Thursday to finish near the session lows. This was triggered by plunging shares of tech behemoth Apple (AAPL - Free Report) and Goldman Sachs (GS - Free Report) , which lost 3.2% and 2.4% respectively. Only three of the 30 components which make up the blue-chip index finished in the positive territory. Losses were primarily attributable to a broad-based sell-off as tension between Washington and Pyongyang escalated. Investors are now looking to take profits off the table after what has been a good earnings season. This decline comes a week after the Dow crossed the 22,000 landmark for the first time.
The S&P 500 exhibited a steep decline after ten of its eleven primary sectors finished in the red on Thursday. Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) nosedived about 2.0% followed by Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) which declined 1.8%. The index has also fallen below its 50-day moving average for the first time in a month. This is also the S&P 500’s worst performance after it fell 1.8% in the middle of May. This dip came as a shock given the fact that the index was down just 0.1% for the entire week entering into the session.
The Nasdaq finished in negative territory due to falling tech shares. Shares of Apple, Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) , Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) and Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) all declined due during the selloff which ensued because of the ongoing geopolitical tussle.
North Korea Dismisses Trump’s Warnings
Earlier in the week President Trump commented that North Korea would face “fire and fury” if the renegade country continues threatening the US. On Thursday, North Korea dismissed these claims as “load of nonsense” and continued threatening the U.S. by laying out plans to attack the Guam Naval base and announcing it to the media.
Investors were worried by such developments and all three benchmarks closed lower for the third day in a row. The Dow is trading 1.2% off its closing record, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are 1.7% and 3.2% respectively off their all-time highs. Thursday also marked the worst one-day percentage drop of the benchmarks.
Stocks That Made Headlines
Nordstrom Q2 Earnings & Sales Top, Stock Jumps 2.8%
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JetBlue Airways' July Load Factor Falls, Stock Down
Long Island City, NY-based JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU - Free Report) posted a significant rise in air traffic for July.(Read More)
GOL Linhas Q2 Earnings Decline, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Latin-American carrier, GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.’s second-quarter 2017 earnings per share compared favorably to the Zacks Consensus Estimate.(Read More)
Constellation Brands Collaborates with Funky Buddha Brewery
Constellation Brands, Inc.(STZ - Free Report) has acquired Funky Buddha Brewery, a leading craft brewery in Florida, in order to strengthen its position in the high-end beer segment in the U.S.(Read More)
Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge. With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research. It's not the one you think.See This Ticker Free >>