Friday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
June 29, 2018 by Chris LangeJune 29, 2018: The S&P 500 closed flat at 2,718.68. The DJIA closed up 0.3% at 24,276.50. Separately, the Nasdaq was flat at 7,510.30.
Friday was a positive day for the broad U.S. markets, closing out what was a week full of ups and downs. Crude oil again pushed much higher in the session, for its fourth consecutive day. The S&P 500 sectors were entirely positive. The most positive sectors were energy and materials, up 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively. The “worst” performing sector was consumer staples which was flat.
Crude oil was last seen trading up 1.2% at $74.35.
Gold was last seen trading flat at $1,252.80.
The stock posting the largest daily percentage loss in the S&P 500 ahead of the close was Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) which fell about 5% to $221.60. The stock’s 52-week range is $191.06 to $236.62. Volume was about 9.6 million compared to the daily average volume of 1.4 million.
The S&P 500 stock posting the largest daily percentage gain ahead of the close was Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTX) which traded up about 16% at $170.82. The stock’s 52-week range is $125.50 to $178.15. Volume was 6 million compared to the daily average volume of 1.6 million.
Smart Investors Are Quietly Loading Up on These “Dividend Legends” (Sponsored)
If you want your portfolio to pay you cash like clockwork, it’s time to stop blindly following conventional wisdom like relying on Dividend Aristocrats. There’s a better option, and we want to show you. We’re offering a brand-new report on 2 stocks we believe offer the rare combination of a high dividend yield and significant stock appreciation upside. If you’re tired of feeling one step behind in this market, this free report is a must-read for you.
Click here to download your FREE copy of “2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever” and start improving your portfolio today.