Major US stock indices are closing the day lower. The declines led by the NASDAQ index which fell about 1% on the day.
A look at the final numbers shows:
- Dow industrial average fell -184.35 points or 0.57% at 32099
- S&P index fell -27.06 points or 10.67% at 4030.60
- NASDAQ index fell -124.03 points or -1.02% at 12017.68
- Russell 2000 fell -16.8 a points or -0.89% at 1882.941
The 3 major indices all closed below their 100 day MAs. The 100 day MAs for the major in theowdices come in at:
- Dow 32488.94 vs close of 32099.
- S&P 4068.38 vs close at 4030.60
- Nasdaq 12109.73 vs 12017.68
Looking at the 11 sectors of the S&P, energy was the big gainer. Information technology was the worst performer.
The winners today were:
- Energy, +1.54%
- Utilities, +0.25%
- Consumer staples, -0.15%
The losers today were:
- Information technology, -1.28%
- Real Estate, -0.88%
- Communication services, -0.78%
