Today At A Glance:

Markets closed modestly lower on June 20, 2025, as investors weighed rising geopolitical tensions and soft global demand indicators. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both dipped slightly, dragged down by semiconductor stocks following new export restrictions. Defensive sectors such as consumer staples showed strength, while tech and industrials broadly lagged. Trading volume spiked due to a “triple witching” day involving options and futures expirations. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve comments hinted at a cautious stance on future interest rate moves, keeping investors on edge.

Today’s Index Performance:

• The S&P 500 opened today at 598.47 and closed at 593.87, with a percentage change of −0.77%.
• The NYSE Composite saw light selling pressure, opening slightly higher and ending the day down approximately 0.1%.
• The NASDAQ Composite opened today at 532.15 and closed at 526.01, with a percentage change of −1.15%.

Gainers Of Note:

• GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS) – GMS surged over 25% after reports emerged that Home Depot was considering a buyout, driving investor interest in the building materials supplier.
• Circle Internet Group (NASDAQ: CRCL) – CRCL jumped 17% as new cryptocurrency legislation and positive analyst sentiment boosted the blockchain-focused firm.
• CarMax (NYSE: KMX) – KMX gained 6.4% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings and optimistic full-year guidance.

Losers Of Note:

• Accenture (NYSE: ACN) – ACN fell around 7% after offering cautious forward guidance despite posting solid quarterly earnings results.
• Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ: SWBI) – SWBI plunged nearly 19% as declining revenue and inflationary pressure sparked concern among investors.
• Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) – AMAT slipped about 2% amid renewed worries over chip export restrictions and slowing demand.

Active Traders Of Note:

• Seritage Growth Properties (NASDAQ: SRG) – SRG saw a surge in trading volume with over 42 million shares traded amid speculative interest and M&A rumors.
• Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) – BAC recorded significant volume as financial stocks responded to global rate speculation and bond yield movements.
• Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) – WFC maintained high trading activity as investors repositioned in major financials ahead of stress test results.

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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