Welcome to your daily Stock Market Summary from MARKETSNAP! Let’s dive into today’s action-packed market movements and trends.
The stock market saw a positive momentum today, with major indexes climbing higher. The Dow Jones led the charge with a solid 0.78% gain, while the S&P 500 closely followed, rising by 0.79%. The Nasdaq wasn’t left behind, adding 0.64% to its value. The Russell 2000 also showed strength, surging by 1.11%. Meanwhile, the VIX, often referred to as the “fear gauge,” took a nosedive, dropping by a substantial 17.76%, indicating a decrease in market volatility.
Among the large-cap winners, Palantir Technologies stood out with a remarkable 4.60% increase, while Eli Lilly and Company impressed with a 3.00% rise. MicroStrategy also made headlines, climbing 3.82%. On the flip side, AppLovin Corporation was the day’s biggest large-cap loser, tumbling 5.55%.
In terms of sectors, Utilities and Communications managed to hold their ground, while Electronic Technology and Energy Minerals took a hit, leading the list of worst-performing sectors for the week.
Top movers in the market included Apple, which saw a modest gain of 2.21%, and Pfizer, up by 0.96%. NVIDIA, however, dipped slightly by 0.20%. Looking at the broader picture, Block, Inc. and Carvana Co. were notable gainers over the past week, while Freeport-McMoRan and Monolithic Power Systems struggled.
As we wrap up today’s market recap, keep an eye on the earnings calendar for this week. Key players like JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, and Wells Fargo are set to report, which could set the tone for the market in the coming days.
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