Daily

27 August 2024

NameDaily CloseDaily ChangeDaily Change (%)
Dow41240.5265.440.16%
S&P 5005616.84-17.77-0.32%
Nasdaq17725.76-152.03-0.85%
VIX16.150.291.83%
Gold2552.80-2.40-0.09%
Oil77.11-0.31-0.40%

US MARKET

U.S. stocks had a mixed finish. The DJIA increased by 0.2% to 41,240.52, while the S&P 500 declined by 0.3% to 5,616.84, and the Nasdaq fell by 0.9% to 17,725.77.

Among the S&P 500 companies, the top gainers were Dayforce Inc, which surged 3.96%, Jack Henry & Associates, which rose 2.56%, and EOG Resources Inc, which gained 2.49%.

The largest decliners were Super Micro Computer Inc, which plummeted 8.27%, Broadcom Inc, which dropped 3.99%, and Micron Technology Inc, which fell 3.83%.

LOCAL MARKET

Australian shares are expected to open higher following a mixed finish for U.S. stocks. ASX futures were up 0.5% as of 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, indicating a positive start.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average set a new record, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 declined after a strong two-week performance. The Nasdaq fell 0.9% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.3%, whereas the Dow rose 0.2% to 41,240.52.

In commodities, Brent crude increased 2.9% to $81.27 a barrel, and gold rose 0.2% to $2,518.03. The Australian dollar was at 67.72 US cents, down from 67.95.

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