Dow Jones Industrial Average: Best and Worst Performers
The Dow Jones Industrial Average witnessed notable performances during the session. Among the top performers was Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), which gained 1.95% or 0.92 points to reach a closing price of 48.00. Amgen Inc (NASDAQ: AMGN) also showed strength with a rise of 1.73% or 4.83 points, settling at 284.16. Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) followed suit, climbing 1.23% or 1.31 points to close at 107.70.
However, the session had its share of underperformers as well. Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) experienced a significant decline of 11.83% or 14.49 points, ending the day at 108.04. Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) also struggled, falling 1.09% or 1.00 points to close at 91.02. Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) faced a modest decrease of 0.60% or 1.58 points, settling at 260.44.
S&P 500: Top Performers and Worst Performers
Among the top performers in the S&P 500 were ANSYS Inc (NASDAQ: ANSS) with a remarkable surge of 18.08% to reach 357.98. Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) also made gains, rising by 4.09% and settling at 94.89. Albemarle Corp (NYSE: ALB) saw an increase of 3.20% and closed at 150.10.
On the flip side, Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) struggled in the S&P 500 as well, experiencing a significant decline of 11.83% and closing at 108.04. Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ: SNPS) suffered a loss of 6.34% and settled at 524.46. VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) closed with a decrease of 3.23% at 18.59.
NASDAQ Composite: Top Performers and Worst Performers
The NASDAQ Composite had its own set of top performers, including Nextplay Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: NXTP) with an incredible surge of 201.66% to 2.73. Jin Medical International Ltd (NASDAQ: ZJYL) followed closely with a rise of 97.23% and closing at 139.01. Daseke Inc (NASDAQ: DSKE) also saw gains, rising by 64.97% and closing at 8.10.
However, the session had its share of underperformers as well, with Allovir Inc (NASDAQ: ALVR) experiencing a significant decline of 67.15% to 0.77 in late trade. Jayud Global Logistics Ltd (NASDAQ: JYD) followed suit, declining by 53.96% and settling at 1.28. Brilliant Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: BRLI) closed with a decrease of 43.95% at 4.70.
In summary, the session on Friday showcased mixed performances across sectors for U.S. stocks. While certain sectors witnessed gains, others struggled to maintain momentum. As the market continues to fluctuate, investors will keep a close eye on the performance of individual stocks and sectors in the coming sessions.
Note: All stock performance figures are based on data available at the time of writing and are subject to change.
Commodities and Currency Market
In commodities trading, the crude oil contract for delivery in February saw a decrease of 0.45% or 0.33, reaching $73.56 per barrel. The February Brent oil contract also experienced a decline of 0.26% or 0.21, trading at $79.18 per barrel. In the currency market, the EUR/USD pair remained unchanged at 1.10, while the USD/JPY pair rose by 0.25% to 142.46. The US Dollar Index Futures saw a decrease of 0.11% to 101.36.