Nasdaq 100 largely fell -1.9% (-214 pts), closed at 11192 points, is testing MA20 (11174 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 64 (43%) closed higher. 46% of all Nasdaq stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 7 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -3.9% to 0.9%. 9 sectors outperformed the market. Dragging by Communication and Consumer Cyclical, The market was down -1.7%; Utilities was up 0.9%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Communication was down -3.9%, the worst performer.
● Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) surged 9.3% (+$10.83), closed at $127.32, the best % gain in more than 31 months, also a 66-day high, crossed above MA50 and MA200 ($116.86, $125.72). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● Meta Platforms (META) plummeted -24.5% (-$31.86), closed at $97.96, the worst % loss in more than 8 months, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) plummeted -7.4% (-$22.955), closed at $288.225, the worst % loss in more than 16 months, also a 21-day low, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($297.58, $291.1).
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