Nasdaq 100 fell -1.5% (-221 pts), closed at 14970 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 43 (29%) closed higher. 35% of all Nasdaq stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 9 sectors closed down, 2 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -2.4% to 0.2%. 9 sectors outperformed the market. Dragging by Communication and Technology, The market was down -1.6%; Utilities was up 0.2%, but already the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Communication was down -2.4%, the worst performer.
● Amgen (AMGN) largely rose 2.7% (+$7.16), closed at $271.47, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 1 month, also hit a YTD high. The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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● BeiGene (BGNE) plummeted -7.6% (-$15.86), closed at $193, the worst % loss in more than 1 month, crossed below MA20 and MA50 ($203.13, $200.47). The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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