S&P 500 price development and winners of the trading day on December 22nd, 2023 - financial expert analyzed

S&P 500 price development and winners of the trading day on December 22nd, 2023 - financial expert analyzed

Friday, December 22nd, 2023 9:35 p.m. by ARIVA.DE editorial team

Price losses and price gains are currently roughly balanced for the S&P 500 (S&P 500). The stock market barometer is currently only gaining 0.14 percent. The mood on the stock market remains unchanged today. The S&P 500 was now slightly in the profit zone with a slight increase of 0.14 percent. The stock barometer now stands at 4,754 points.

The winners of the trading day

If you look at the price list, the papers from Ansys, Moderna and Albemarle are currently positive. The Ansys paper recorded the largest price increase. Compared to the closing price on the previous trading day, the share price increased by 12.81 percent. The price of Ansys securities is currently $341.99. Moderna's paper has also become significantly more expensive. It rose in price by 4.46 percent. The share is currently valued at $95.23 on the stock market. Albemarle's security is currently increasing in value by 3.65 percent. Albemarle's paper currently costs $150.76.

Nike: Red Lantern in the S&P 500

The securities of Nike, Synopsys and Cummins are currently at the bottom of the S&P 500 rankings. The worst performance was for Nike shares (B shares). The price for Nike securities (B shares) is currently $108.10. Compared to the last quote on the previous trading day, this corresponds to a loss of 11.78 percent. Also liked the course for the paper from Synopsys. It is in the red at 5.08 percent. Synopsys shares are currently priced at $531.52. Cummins is also trading lighter with a loss of 2.75 percent. The price of the security is currently $237.28.

If you look at the current calendar year, the balance of the S&P 500 is positive. Since the beginning of January, the value of the selection index has improved by 24.23 percent. The S&P 500 Index is considered a benchmark for the development of the American economy. It was introduced on May 4, 1957. Because the 500 stocks it contains are intended to be representative of the various industries of the US economy, the composition is not only determined based on measurable criteria such as sales or market capitalization. It is also stipulated that 400 industrial stocks, 40 utility stocks, 20 transportation company stocks and 40 financial institutions must be included in the S&P 500. Only securities with a free float of at least 50 percent and a market capitalization of no less than four billion US dollars are included. The stocks are weighted according to market capitalization. The S&P 500 is commonly used as a price index.

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According to a report by m.ariva.de,

After analyzing the report, it appears that the S&P 500 remains stable, with gains and losses roughly balanced. Shares of Ansys, Moderna and Albemarle are posting positive price developments, while Nike, Synopsys and Cummins are posting losses. The positive balance of the S&P 500 in the current calendar year shows an improvement in the selection index of 24.23 percent since the beginning of January. This suggests that the American economy is on a positive trajectory.