Stock market news for January 27 2020

Stock market news January 27 2020

A steep sell-off for the US stock market as investors and traders sold stocks on coronavirus fears. This is the summary for US stock market at close on Monday, January 27, 2020:

How stock market closed on Monday, January 27, 2020-Financial and business news

S&P 500: 3,243.63,-51.84(-1.57%)
Dow 30: 28,535.80,-453.93(-1.57%)
Nasdaq: 9,139.31,-175.60(-1.89%)
Russell 2000: 1,644.14,-18.09(-1.09%)

Stocks biggest gainers

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) was among stocks biggest gainers closing at
24.77+4.82 (+24.19%)

VIR daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stocks biggest losers

NIO Limited (NIO) was among stocks biggest losers closing at 4.0100-0.6500 (-13.95%).

NIO daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stock investing | Stock trading | Most active stocks

Ford Motor Company (F) was among most active stocks closing at 8.89-0.11 (-1.22%).

F daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

All sectors closed lower. Energy was the worst performing sector -2.76%, Utilities was the best performing sector -0.30%.

Stock earnings

Notable earnings today include Apple (AAPL) and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT), United States Steel Corp (X), Mcdonald’s Corp (MCD), Visa Inc (V).

Stock market update

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

Stock market news January 17 2020

“U.S. Stocks End Week at Record Levels. U.S. stocks set repeated highs this week, pulled higher by shares of big technology companies.”, source: Wall Street Journal .

All major US stock market indices closed higher. This is the summary for US stock market at close on Friday, January 17, 2020:

How stock market closed on Friday, January 17, 2020-Financial and business news

S&P 500: 3,329.62,+12.81(+0.39%)
Dow 30: 29,348.10,+50.46(+0.17%)
Nasdaq: 9,388.94,+31.81(+0.34%)
Russell 2000: 1,699.64,+17.24(+1.02%)

Stocks biggest gainers

Forty Seven, Inc. (FTSV) was among stocks biggest gainers closing at
45.74 +4.59 (+11.15%).

FTSV daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stocks biggest losers

Viela Bio, Inc. (VIE) was among stocks biggest losers closing at
40.15 -6.85 (-14.57%).

VIE daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stock investing | Stock trading | Most active stocks

NIO Limited (NIO) was among most active stocks closing at
4.6700 +0.3000 (+6.86%).

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Communication Services was the best performing sector +0.90%, Energy was the worst performing sector -0.66%.

Stock market update

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

Stock market news January 15 2020

The US stock market closed higher, with moderate gains after President trump signed the “phase one” trade deal with China. “Stocks erase gains after trade deal signing, Dow, S&P close at new record. U.S. stocks pushed higher Wednesday as investors monitored another batch of corporate earnings results amid a U.S. and China preliminary trade deal.”, Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-updates-january-15-2020-124017678.html

Stocks erase gains after trade deal signing

Stocks closed at new records, with the Dow closing above 29,000 for the first time, but significantly lower than the highs of the day that followed the signing of a “Phase one” trade deal between the U.S. and China.

This is the summary for US stock market at close on Wednesday, January 15, 2020:

How stock market closed on Wednesday, January 15, 2020-Financial and business news

S&P 500: 3,289.29,+6.14(+0.19%)
Dow 30: 29,030.22,+90.55(+0.31%)
Nasdaq: 9,258.70,+7.37(+0.08%)
Russell 2000: 1,682.40,+6.66(+0.40%)

Stocks biggest gainers

SmileDirectClub, Inc. (SDC) was among stocks biggest gainers closing at 13.72 +2.02 (+17.26%).

SDC daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stocks biggest losers

Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) was among stocks biggest losers closing at 23.49 -4.47 (-15.99%).

NKTR daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stock investing | Stock trading | Most active stocks

NIO Limited (NIO) was among most active stocks closing at 4.2900 +0.5300 (+14.10%).

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Utilities was the best performing sector +1.41%, Energy was the worst performing sector -0.67%.

Stock earnings today

The most notable earnings announcements scheduled for Thursday include Morgan Stanley (MS), Charles Schwab (SCHW) before market open and CSX (CSX) after market close.

Stock market update

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

US Stock Market News January 7 2020

Stock market news January 7 2020

Latest stock market and finance news for Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The US stock market closed lower on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. All major US stock market indexes closed lower. This is the summary for US stock market at close on Tuesday, January 7, 2020:

How stock market closed today – Financial news

S&P 500: 3,237.18,-9.10(-0.28%)
Dow 30: 28,583.68,-119.70(-0.42%)
Nasdaq: 9,068.58,-2.88(-0.03%)
Russell 2000: 1,658.31,-4.95(-0.30%)

Stocks biggest gainers

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (APLS) was among stocks biggest gainers closing at 38.73+8.54 (+28.29%).

APLS daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stocks biggest losers

NIO Limited (NIO) was among stocks biggest losers closing at 3.2400-0.4400 (-11.96%).

Stock investing | Stock trading | Most active stocks

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) was among most active stocks closing at 58.27+4.71 (+8.78%).

MU daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Communication Services was the best performing sector -0.04%, Real Estate was the worst performing sector -1.19%.

Stock market update

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

US Stock Market News December 30 2019

Stock market news December 30, 2019

Stock market today

The US stock market closed lower after the series of fresh highs. A correction for stocks is a normal thing, as stocks move up and down or sideways. All major Us stock market indices had losses over 0.50%. This is the summary for US stock market at close on Monday, December 30, 2019:

S&P 500: 3,221.29,-18.73(-0.58%)
Dow 30: 28,462.14,-183.12(-0.64%)
Nasdaq: 8,945.99,-60.62(-0.67%)
Russell 2000: 1,664.15,-4.88(-0.29%)

Stocks biggest gainers

NIO Limited (NIO) was among stocks biggest gainers closing at 3.7200+1.3000 (+53.72%).

Stocks biggest losers

The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) was among stocks biggest losers closing at
252.72-19.63 (-7.21%).

TTD daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stock investing | Stock trading | Most active stocks

Ford Motor Company (F) was among most active stocks closing at
9.25-0.11 (-1.18%).

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Utilities was the best performing sector -0.04%, Communication services was the worst performing sector -1.02%.

Stock market update

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

US Stock Market News December 5 2019

The US stock market was little changed at the close on Thursday, December 5, 2019. This is the summary for US stock market at close on December 5, 2019:

S&P 500: 3,117.43,+4.67(+0.15%)
Dow 30: 27,677.79,+28.01(+0.10%)
Nasdaq: 8,570.70,+4.03(+0.05%)
Russell 2000: 1,614.83,+0.94(+0.06%)

Stocks biggest gainers

Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) was among stocks biggest gainers closing at 23.10+2.87 (+14.19%).

PDCO daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stocks biggest losers

Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (SAGE) was among stocks biggest losers closing at 60.18-89.03 (-59.67%).

SAGE daily stock chart | stocks | stock market

Stock investing | Stock trading | Most active stocks

NIO Limited (NIO) was among most active stocks closing at
2.2700-0.1500 (-6.20%).

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Materials was the best performing sector +0.66%, Energy was the worst performing sector -0.50%.

Stock earnings calendar

Notable earnings today are Big Lots Inc (BIG), and Hooker Furniture Corp (HOFT).

Stock market update

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

Stock market report September 24 2019

US stock market report September 24 2019

US stock market closed lower and volatility increased based on 3 major factors.

Trump’s potential impeachment
A lower than expected figure for consumer confidence
Trump’s speech at the 2019 United Nations General Assembly which left open the scenario of not reaching any time soon a definite trade deal between US and China.

He took shots at China during his UN address today, accusing the nation of breaking promises to the international community to “adopt promised reforms.”
https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-un-speech-09-24-2019/index.html

This is the stock market update at close on Tuesday, September 24, 2019:

S&P 500: 2,966.60,-25.18(-0.84%)
Dow 30: 26,807.77,-142.22(-0.53%)
Nasdaq: 7,993.63,-118.83(-1.46%)
Russell 2000: 1,533.59,-24.66(-1.58%)

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiked to 17.05, +2.14, +14.35%.

Stocks gainers

Veolia Environnement S.A. (VEOEF) was the stock with biggest gains closing at $28.00+$3.85 (+15.94%).

Stocks losers

BlackBerry Limited (BB) was the stock with biggest losses closing at $5.81-$1.70 (-22.64%).

Stock investing – Most active stocks

NIO Inc. (NIO) was among the most active stocks closing at $2.1700-$0.5500 (-20.22%).

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Utilities was the best performing sector +1.06%, Energy was the worst performing sector -1.63%.

Stock market data

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

Stock market report September 23 2019

US stock market report September 23 2019

Stocks closed little changed and volatility dropped as the stock market is waiting for some financial or business news that can move it. This is the summary for the US stock market at close on Monday, September 23, 2019:

S&P 500: 2,991.78,-0.29(-0.01%)
Dow 30: 26,949.99,+14.92(+0.06%)
Nasdaq: 8,112.46,-5.21(-0.06%)
Russell 2000: 1,558.25, -1.51(-0.10%)

Stocks gainers

PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) was the stock with biggest gains closing at $72.38+$12.04 (+19.95%).

Stocks losers

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FQVLF) was the stock with biggest losses closing at $8.13-$1.08 (-11.70%).

Stock investing – Most active stocks

NIO Inc. (NIO) was among the most active stocks closing at $2.7200-$0.3200 (-10.53%).

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Consumer Staples was the best performing sector +0.36%, Healthcare was the worst performing sector -0.61%.

Stock market data

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

Stock market report September 3 2019

US stock market report September 3 2019

The first trading session for the week was negative for the US stock market. All major stock market indices closed lower. This is the summary for the US stock market at close on Tuesday September 3, 2019:

S&P 500: 2,906.27,-20.19(-0.69%)
Dow 30: 26,118.02,-285.26(-1.08%)
Nasdaq: 7,874.16,-88.72(-1.11%)
Russell 2000: 1,472.28,-22.56(-1.51%)
10-Yr Bond: 1.4660,-0.0400(-2.66%)
Vix: 19.66,+0.68(+3.58%)

Stocks gainers

Sirius Minerals Plc (SRUXF) was the stock with biggest gains closing at
$0.2800+$0.1700 (+154.55%).

Stocks losers

NIO Inc. (NIO) was the stock with bigeest losses closing at $2.6000-$0.2600 (-9.09%).

Stock investing – Most active stocks

General Electric Company (GE) was among the most active stocks closing at $8.33+$0.08 (+0.97%).

U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance

Utilities was the best performing sector +1.75%, Industrials was the worst performing sector -1.42%.

US stock market earnings today

Some of the companies releasing earnings today are Slack (WORK), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO, MongoDB (MDB) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

Stock market data

All data about stocks , stock investing, stock trading is taken from Yahoo Finance, Fidelity and stockcharts.com.

This report is written by Stavros Georgiadis, CFA Equity Research Analyst, Investment Strategist.

Stock market report July 9 2019

US stock market report July 9 2019

US stock market closed mixed on Tuesday July 9 2019. S&P 500 and Nasdaq had gains but Dow 30 closed flat. This is the summary for US stock market at close on Tuesday July 9 2019:

S&P 500: 2,979.63,+3.68(+0.12%)
Dow 30: 26,783.49,-22.65(-0.08%)
Nasdaq: 8,141.73,+43.35(+0.54%)
Russell 2000: 1,562.59,+1.20(+0.08%)
10-Yr Bond: 2.0540,+0.0200(+0.98%)
Vix: 14.09,+0.13(+0.93%)

Stocks gainers

Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA) was the stock with largest gains closing at $64.91+$16.85 (+35.06%).

Stocks losers

Greek Organization of Football Prognostics S.A. (GOFPY) was the stock with largest losses closing at $5.33-$0.76 (-12.48%).

Stock investing – Most active stocks

NIO Inc. (NIO) was among the most active stocks closing at $3.6900+$0.2000 (+5.73%).

Stock market data

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