Nasdaq 100 fell -1% (-133 pts), closed at 12967 points, fell 3 days in a row.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 50 (33%) closed higher. Only 30% of all Nasdaq stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 8 sectors closed down, ranging from -2.5% to 2.4%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1%; Utilities was up 2.4%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Consumer Cyclical was down -2.5%, the worst performer.
● Xcel Energy (XEL) largely rose 3.9% (+$2.68), closed at $71.13, rose 7 days in a row, the best % gain in nearly 5 months, also a 56-day high. The best performer but with average volume.
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● American Electric Power Company (AEP) largely rose 3.7% (+$3.35), closed at $94.52, a 56-day high, crossed above MA200 ($92.53).
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● Crowdstrike (CRWD) plummeted -6.6% (-$9.04), closed at $127.82, the worst % loss in nearly 3 months, crossed below MA20 ($130.74). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● Atlassian Corp (TEAM) largely retreated -5.7% (-$9.53), closed at $156.96, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($158.21, $165.46).
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