Today At A Glance:
Markets closed lower on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, as escalated Israel–Iran tensions weighed on investor sentiment alongside disappointing retail sales data. Oil prices climbed following geopolitical jitters and the expected impact on energy supply. Tech outperformed slightly, buoyed by notable M&A news, but broad weakness persisted. The S&P and Nasdaq shed around 0.4%, while the Dow declined roughly 0.3%, as risk-off sentiment took hold. Meanwhile, Treasuries rallied and the VIX spiked, reflecting rising market unease .
Today’s Index Performance:
- S&P 500 – Opened at 600.17 and closed at 598.24, down 0.31%.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average – Opened at 424.50 and closed at 423.42, falling 0.25%.
- Nasdaq Composite – Opened around 531.65 and closed at 529.81, sliding 0.42%.
Gainers Of Note:
- Verve Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VERV) – Soared ~80% after Eli Lilly announced a $1.3 billion acquisition deal, including $1 billion upfront and $300 million in contingent payments.
- Jabil (NYSE: JBL) – Rose ~9% following strong earnings and plans for new U.S. manufacturing investments.
- Chevron (NYSE: CVX) – Gained ~2.4% as oil prices surged amid Middle East tensions.
Losers Of Note:
- Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) – Tumbled ~39% after Senate Republicans proposed phasing out renewable energy tax credits by 2028.
- Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) – Dropped ~23% for the same reason, hitting solar stocks broadly.
- Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) – Fell ~4% as analysts raised concerns ahead of its upcoming robotaxi launch.
Active Traders Of Note:
- Verve Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VERV) – Heavy volume accompanied the sharp ~80% spike amid acquisition chatter.
- Jabil (NYSE: JBL) – Traded robustly on earnings optimism and strategic investments.
- Chevron (NYSE: CVX) – High trading activity as energy names saw a resurgence during geopolitical tensions.
Note: The stock performance summaries are based on general trends observed over the past ten trading days and are not indicative of future results.
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