Downward Trend Persists in US Stock Market

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The US stock market experienced a negative trading session today, with major indices closing in the red due to the bears dominating the market for the majority of the season. Although some stocks’ current price erosion could present an opportunity for long-term investors, many indicators and geopolitical situations remain concerning for investors. Therefore, investors appeared to lack optimism during this session. The negative trend in the market can be traced back to multiple factors, including global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. These factors erode investor confidence and contribute to market fluctuations. Nevertheless, long-term investors may still discover investment prospects in specific sectors, even with the market’s challenging conditions.

Indices Progress Report: How Did They Fare?

S&P 500 ($SPX) – 4,100.30 -67.57 (-1.62%)
Ending at 4,100.30 points, the benchmark index caused a loss of -67.57 points or (-1.62%), which appears unfavorable for the bulls. This was due to the prevailing bearish pressure throughout the session, as indicated by the S&P 500 ($SPX) index, considered one of the most significant indices in the US stock market, closing in the red zone.

DJIA ($DJI) – 33,521.28 -530.42 (-1.56%)
The dominant selling pressure for the day was indicated by a bearish DJIA ($DJI) index. The benchmark index concluded at 33,521.28 points, resulting in a loss of -530.42 points or (-1.56%). Bears rules the roost on this counter for sure.

NYSE ($NYA) – 15,233.27 -302.62 (-1.95%)
Ending at 15,233.27 points, the benchmark index caused a loss of -302.62 points or (-1.95%), which appears unfavorable for the bulls. This was due to the prevailing bearish pressure throughout the session, as indicated by the NYSE ($NYA) index, considered one of the most significant indices in the US stock market, closing in the red zone.

NASDAQ ($COMPX) – 12,043.74 -168.86 (-1.38%)
The NASDAQ ($COMPX) closed with a bearish trend in the market, indicating a negative session, as it concluded at 12,043.74 points. The market saw a loss of -168.86 points or (-1.38%), leading to a significant impact on the investment paradigm overall.

Companies Moving the Stock Market

With a volume of 310.4M Ideanomics Inc is the stock that is currently driving the market, it closed at. $0.06 With the change of (30.72%) Following it is Mullen Automotive Inc With the volume of 248.3M and it closed at. $0.08 With the change of (3.88%) Other companies that have contributed to the recent movement of the stock market include:Bed Bath & Beyond Inc BBBY with the last closing price of $0.08(-22.14%) With the traded volume of 99.4MSoFi Technologies Inc SOFI with the last closing price of $4.92(-10.06%) With the traded volume of 75.0MTesla Inc TSLA with the last closing price of $160.28(-0.96%) With the traded volume of 62.1MUber Technologies Inc UBER with the last closing price of $35.54(8.55%) With the traded volume of 51.2MExela Technologies Inc XELA with the last closing price of $0.03(0.87%) With the traded volume of 44.9MTian Ruixiang Holdings Ltd TIRX with the last closing price of $4.35(99.55%) With the traded volume of 44.8MPacWest Bancorp PACW with the last closing price of $6.78(-25.25%) With the traded volume of 37.1MAmazon.com Inc AMZN with the last closing price of $102.90(0.83%) With the traded volume of 34.1M

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