Investors faced a turbulent day in the stock market, reacting to a series of events that could potentially impact the values of stocks and sectors in the coming weeks. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indices were affected by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and ongoing port strikes.
The major indices closed the day lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.4% to 42,156.97 and the S&P 500 falling 0.9% to 5,708.75. The Nasdaq finished Tuesday down 1.5% at 17,910.36.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Tesla Inc. TSLA closed down 1.38% at $258.02, with an intraday high of $263.98 and low of $248.53. Tesla’s recent 24% monthly surge sets the stage for a pivotal October, with analysts closely watching the upcoming Robotaxi event on Oct. 10, anticipated to bring significant updates on full self-driving and…
