The Dow sinks 400 points in the final days of 2024
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The Dow dropped over 400 points on Monday as lighter trading volumes were anticipated in the final days of 2024. The market experienced a wave of profit-taking, especially in the technology sector.
By the end of the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had dropped 418 points, or 0.97%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (NDAQ-1.20%) Composite fell 1% each, reflecting broad-based weakness across key indices.
Please note that the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will suspend trading on Thursday, January 9, in observance of a National Day of Mourning following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. The 39th president of the United States, Carter, passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of public service and humanitarian efforts. Additionally, the bond market will operate on a modified schedule, closing early at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Tech stocks are in the red
Technology stocks were firmly in the red, continuing the downward trend from Friday. Amazon (AMZN-0.63%) slid 2.2%, Apple (AAPL-1.14%) lost 1.7%, Tesla (TSLA-2.88%) dropped 2.8%, Microsoft (MSFT-0.96%) fell 1.6%, Alphabet (GOOGL-0.39%), the parent company of Google, declined 1.2%, and Meta Platforms (META-1.16%) shed 1.8%.
SMCI, Micron, and other AI stocks continue to decline
AI stocks such as Super Micro Computer (SMCI-3.99%), Palantir (PLTR-1.89%), Nvidia (NVDA+1.02%), and Micron Technology (MU-3.34%) fell sharply, dropping by 3.6%, 2.5%, 0.2%, and 3.5%, respectively.
