U.S. stocks experienced a downtrend towards the end of trading, with significant indices including the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 reflecting the bearish sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite took a hit, falling more than 80 points, echoing the declines in the Dow and the S&P 500. The tech-heavy index slid down 0.63% to 13,574.22 on Thursday. The Dow was down 0.51% at 33,631.14, while the S&P 500 fell 0.62% to 4,349.61.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) closed the day at a 1.77% loss, with a final price of $101.83, after reaching an intraday high of $104.26 and a low of $101.09. The stock’s 52-week range stood between $261.59 and $101.09. The company’s shares traded higher in the after-hours following an update on its outlook and the appointment of a new CEO. Dollar General revised its fiscal-year 2023 outlook and announced the resignation of Jeff Owen, with Todd Vasos stepping in as the new CEO.
The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) ended the day with a 2.43% loss at $191.3, after hitting an intraday ...