Nasdaq 2% or more lower, semiconductor rally fades
As the rally in U.S. stocks that began with semiconductor shares weakened, the Nasdaq fell by more than 2%. At the same time, financial stocks showed relative strength.
U.S. stocks showed volatility in trading at the beginning of the month. 6 (U.S. time), the Nasdaq fell by more than 9%. The index declined as the upward momentum in semiconductor-related stocks failed to continue.2U.S. stocks showed volatility in trading at the beginning of the month.
On Monday, a semiconductor-stock rally appeared to lift the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. Buying momentum then weakened, and the semiconductor-led advance nearly disappeared. In the process, the direction of the indexes changed.
Technology stocks broadly showed weakness. In particular, the sector struggled as momentum in the semiconductor-related sector declined. Some large technology stocks posted steep declines.
By contrast, financial stocks showed relatively strong performance. Financial-sector shares rose comparatively more than those in other sectors. As a result, differentiation among sectors became pronounced.
The market showed that movements in a single sector had a significant impact on the overall index. Investor trading reflected stronger sector rotation. Overall trading that day was mixed across sectors.
The day’s indicators and individual stock movements responded sensitively to short-term news and investor sentiment. The market appeared to be reassessing the sustainability of the semiconductor rally. Volatility may persist ahead of upcoming earnings announcements and economic indicators.
Sources: CNBC Top News,Yahoo Finance
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