
February 14, 2019: The S&P 500 closed down 0.3% at 2,745.68. The DJIA closed down 0.4% at 25,438.99. Separately, the Nasdaq closed flat at 7,426.95.
Thursday was a down day for the broad U.S. markets. For the most part earnings season is nearly over, and markets seem to have drifted only a little higher after a solid post-December rally. This week we are going to see a few of the earnings stragglers. Crude oil moved higher for the day. The S&P 500 sectors were more or less split down the middle. The most positive sectors were energy and real estate up 0.6% each. The worst performing sectors were financials and consumer staples down 0.9% each.
Crude oil was last seen up 1.2% at $54.57.
Gold was last seen trading flat at $1,315.00.
The S&P 500 stock posting the largest daily percentage loss ahead of the close was CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) which traded down 13% at $12.78. The stock’s 52-week range is $12.74 to $24.20. Volume was about 86.2 million compared to the daily average volume of 14.1 million.
The S&P 500 stock posting the largest daily percentage gain in the S&P 500 ahead of the close was Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO) which rose by about 9% to $16.92. The stock’s 52-week range is $12.57 to $24.20. Volume was about 34.5 million compared to the daily average volume of 20.95 million.
Travel Cards Are Getting Too Good To Ignore (sponsored)
Credit card companies are pulling out all the stops, with the issuers are offering insane travel rewards and perks.
We’re talking huge sign-up bonuses, points on every purchase, and benefits like lounge access, travel credits, and free hotel nights. For travelers, these rewards can add up to thousands of dollars in flights, upgrades, and luxury experiences every year.
It’s like getting paid to travel — and it’s available to qualified borrowers who know where to look.
We’ve rounded up some of the best travel credit cards on the market. Click here to see the list. Don’t miss these offers — they won’t be this good forever.
Thank you for reading! Have some feedback for us?
Contact the 24/7 Wall St. editorial team.