Nasdaq 100 rose +0.5% (+97.1 pts), closed at 21508 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 122 (81%) closed higher. 65% of all Nasdaq stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 11 sectors closed up, 1 sector closed down, ranging from -0.5% to +2.6%. 10 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more positive. The market was up +0.5%; Utilities was up +2.6%, the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Technology was down -0.5%, the worst performer.
● Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) surged +7.4% (+$15.09), closed at $218.99, rose 4 days in a row, the best % gain in 27 months, also hit a record high.
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● Lam Research Corp (LRCX) spiked +7.4% (+$5.58), closed at $80.73, the best % gain in 6 months, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($77.19, $75.38). The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● Comcast Corp (CMCSA) plummeted -11% (-$4.11), closed at $33.25, fell 3 days in a row, a 471-day low, crossed below MA20 ($36.85). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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