After a 3-day rally, the US stock market closed lower, and all major stock indexes had losses of more than 3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 900 points. This is the latest stock market data at close on Friday, March 27, 2020:
A strong rally for all the US stock indexes has sent the Dow Jones up +21% in 3 days. Dow closed up more than 1,350 points. This is the latest stock market data at close on Thursday, March 26, 2020:
Dow Jones Industrial Average: 22,552.17, +1,351.62 +6.38%
S&P 500 Index: 2,630.07, +154.51 +6.24%
NASDAQ Composite Index: 7,797.54, +413.24 +5.60%
Russell 2000 Index: 1,180.32, +69.95 +6.30%
Stocks gainers
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO-PC) was among stock gainers with a stock price at close of 17.58+6.58 (+59.82%).
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO-PC) stock daily chart
Stocks losers
Localiza Rent a Car S.A. (LZRFY) was among stock losers with a stock price at close of 5.72-1.17 (-16.97%).
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Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL) was among the most active stocks with a stock price at close of 17.82+2.27 (+14.60%).
A second consecutive day with gains for Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Russell 200, but not for Nasdaq. Tech stocks were the laggard stocks on March 25, 2020. At the close the latest update for the major stock indexes is:
US stock market rallies, S&P 500 has the biggest gain in almost 12 years
“U.S. stocks had the best day in almost a dozen years as investors rediscovered their appetite for risk with Congress closing in on an unprecedented spending bill to prop up the slumping economy. The dollar halted a 10-day winning streak.
The S&P 500 rebounded from the lowest level since 2016, notching a third straight Tuesday turnaround — and the biggest one-day gain since October 2008 — after starting the week with a rout. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 11% to clock its biggest advance since 1933.”
The US stock market indexes closed lower on Monday, March 23, 2020. The market is waiting for news on the coronavirus aid bill. The Fed announced new measures to support the economy and improve the liquidity in the financial markets.
US stock market at the close, financial and business news
Stocks closed at a 3-year low, as an early stock market rally faded and a selloff sent all major US stock market indexes lower at the close, more than 3.5%. Dow lost again the 20,000 level, down more than 900 points.
US stock market at close
S&P 500: 2,304.92,-104.47(-4.34%)
Dow 30: 19,173.98,-913.21(-4.55%)
Nasdaq: 6,879.52,-271.06(-3.79%)
Russell 2000: 1,013.89,-44.86(-4.24%)
Stocks biggest gainers
Viela Bio, Inc. (VIE) was among stock gainers with a stock price at close of 44.19+12.34 (+38.74%).
VIE daily stock chart
Stocks biggest losers
Avista Corporation (AVA) was among stock losers with a stock price at close of 36.16-10.35 (-22.25%).
AVA daily stock chart
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AT&T Inc. (T) was among the most active stocks with a stock price at close of 28.45-2.70 (-8.67%).
T daily stock chart
U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance
Energy was the best performing sector +0.96%, Utilities were the worst-performing sector -8.18%.
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All data about the stock market, 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, US stock market, March 17, 2020
A relief rally for the US stock market with Dow closing up more than 1,000 points. “Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters on Tuesday that the administration wants to send checks to Americans immediately, in an effort to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak on small businesses.”. Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/americans-cash-now-says-steven-193631132.html
Investors and traders reacted positively to the stimulus package discussed and sent stocks higher. High levels of volatility in the stock market now make stock trading, stock investing even riskier than before.
How stock market, US stocks closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2020-Financial and business news
S&P 500: 2,529.19,+143.06(+6.00%)
Dow 30: 21,237.38,+1,048.86(+5.20%)
Nasdaq: 7,334.78,+430.19(+6.23%)
Russell 2000: 1,106.51,+69.09(+6.66%)
Stocks biggest gainers
BioNTech SE (BNTX) was among stock gainers with a stock price at close of 66.60+26.60 (+66.50%).
BNTX daily stock chart
Stocks biggest losers
Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) was among stock losers with a stock price at close of 11.56-3.16 (-21.47%).
PFGC daily stock chart
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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was among the most active stocks with a stock price at close of 146.57+11.15 (+8.23%).
MSFT daily stock chart
U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance
All sectors closed higher. Utilities were the best-performing sector +13.11%, Energy was the worst-performing sector +0.72%.
U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance, March 17, 2020
Stock market news, US stock market, March 16, 2020
“Dow drops 13%, Trump says recession possible, trading halted at open. The wave of selling continued on Monday as stocks cratered with the Dow dropping nearly 13% for its worst day since Black Monday, and its largest point drop in history. The S&P 500 also posted its worst day since Oct. 1987, while the Russell 2,000 and Nasdaq Composite turned in their worst days on record. The selling was sharp and fast. Minutes after the open stocks dropped more than 5% , triggering a “circuit breaker” and a 15 minute halt in trading. That set the tone for the day, with stocks ending the session right around their lowest levels as President Trump said the economy “may be” headed for a recession.” , Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/16/stock-market-today-live.html
How stock market, US stocks closed on Monday, March 16, 2020-Financial and business news
“The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 3,000 points Monday with selling pressure accelerating into the close as Trump gave the nation an update on the coronavirus. “The President’s press conference where he said this virus could cause disruption into August was longer than many anticipated. ” Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-dow-just-crashed-3000-points-here-is-why-it-happened-203917420.html
S&P 500: 2,386.13,-324.89(-11.98%)
Dow 30: 20,188.52,-2,997.10(-12.93%)
Nasdaq: 6,904.59,-970.28(-12.32%)
Russell 2000: 1,037.42,-172.72(-14.27%)
Bonds
10-Yr Bond: 0.7280,-0.2230(-23.45%)
Vix: 82.69, +24.86(+42.99%)
Stocks biggest gainers
BioNTech SE (BNTX) was among stocks biggest gainers with a stock price at close of 40.00+9.07 (+29.32%).
BNTX daily stock chart
Stocks biggest losers
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) was among stocks biggest losers with a stock price at close of 19.55-13.64 (-41.10%).
GLPI daily stock chart
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General Electric Company (GE) was among most active stocks with a stock price at close of 6.66-1.19 (-15.16%).
GE daily stock chart
U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance
All sectors closed lower. Consumer Staples was the best performing sector -6.99%, Real Estate was the worst performing sector -16.55%
U.S. Sectors & Industries Performance, March 16, 2020
The focus today will be on February’s retail sales figures for the US economy. Other notable economic releases scheduled for Tuesday include Industrial production MoM, Capacity utilization, JOLTS job openings, NAHB Housing Market Index.
Stock earnings
Notable stock earnings today include FedEx Corporation (FDX).
Stock market update
All data about stock market, 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.
