Dow Falls for Third Day in a Row

Despite the losses, stocks were able to pare much of their intraday losses

Josh Selway

Nov 21, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Stocks spent the majority of the day in the red, and though the Dow managed to pare most of its losses by the close, it finished lower for a third straight day. The S&P 500 also logged a third consecutive loss as tech weakness outweighed strength from the energy sector, while the Nasdaq fell, as well. Meanwhile, retail earnings and trade buzz were also in focus, as the major indexes head into Friday's session flirting with weekly losses.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI - 27,766.29) closed down 54.8 points, or 0.2%, with 15 of 30 Dow components closing in the black. Exxon Mobil (XOM) had the best day with a 2.4% gain, while Procter & Gamble (PG) was the biggest loser, closing down 1.6%.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX - 3,103.54) dropped 4.9 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC - 8,506.21) fell 20.5 points, or 0.2%.

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX - 13.13) added 0.4 point, or 2.7%.

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Oil Has Big Day

Oil prices got a major boost today on hopes that major producers will extend supply cuts. January-dated crude closed up $1.57, or 2.8%, at $58.58 per barrel, marking its highest close in roughly two months.

Gold prices moved lower today. Gold dated for December delivery gave back $10.60, or 0.7%, to end at $1,463.60 an ounce.

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