Nasdaq 100 slightly rose 0.2% (+29.7 pts), closed at 15209 points, hit a YTD high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 92 (61%) closed higher, 88 of them rose with a lower volume. 60% of all Nasdaq stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 9 sectors closed up, 3 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.3% to 2%. 8 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more positive. The market was up 0.1%; Consumer Cyclical was up 2%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Healthcare was down -1.3%, the worst performer.
● Rivian Automotive (RIVN) soared 17.6% (+$2.93), closed at $19.59, rose 5 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 13 months, also a 91-day high. The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● AstraZeneca PLC ADR (AZN) tanked -8.9% (-$6.335), closed at $65.235, the worst % loss in more than 39 months, also a 74-day low, crossed below MA200 ($66.59). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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