Technology & Communications stocks are underperforming in afternoon trading on Thursday, with a 0.1% increase. Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) and NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) are the notable laggards, down by 4.2% and 3.9% respectively. XLK, an ETF tracking the sector, is down 0.3% today and 16.69% year-to-date. SMCI is up 0.26% YTD, while NVDA is down 25.24% YTD, collectively representing 12.5% of XLK holdings.
Global Payments Inc (GPN) and Snap-On, Inc. (SNA) are leading the Industrial sector lower, with losses of 17.9% and 8.6% respectively. XLI, an Industrial ETF, is up 0.8% today but down 4.38% YTD. GPN is down 38.18% YTD, and SNA is down 9.98% YTD, with SNA accounting for 0.5% of XLI holdings.
Stock Performance Analysis
Comparing the trailing twelve-month stock performance of SMCI, NVDA, GPN, and SNA, we can see the divergence in their price trends.
S&P 500 Sector Performance
Here’s how the S&P 500 sectors are performing in afternoon trading on Thursday:
| Sector | % Change |
|---|---|
| Energy | +3.0% |
| Utilities | +1.7% |
| Consumer Products | +1.4% |
| Services | +1.2% |
| Materials | +0.9% |
| Financial | +0.8% |
| Healthcare | +0.4% |
| Industrial | +0.3% |
| Technology & Communications | +0.1% |
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