S&P 500 drops 1.52% and falls back below 6,700 points amid geopolitical concerns
Manufacturing industries hold their own
In this context of widespread decline, several stocks in the manufacturing industry sector have significantly outperformed. CF Industries Holdings surged by 13.21% to $136, driven by geopolitical tensions that are boosting nitrogen prices. LyondellBasell Industries followed with an increase of 10.33% to $74.33, while Dow Inc. rose by 9.34% to $37.58. The Mosaic Company gained 7.58% to $31.36. In the energy sector, Occidental Petroleum advanced by 5.09% to $58.41, benefiting from the surge in crude prices beyond $100 a barrel.
Significant Declines for Charles River Laboratories and Cruise Stocks
On the other hand, Charles River Laboratories International fell by 9.62% to $152.66, after lowering its 2026 forecasts due to planned asset sales. Carnival Corporation dropped 7.89% to $23.92, while Royal Caribbean Cruises declined 6.99% to $266.49, as cruise stocks were hit by risk aversion. In the technology sector, Qnity Electronics dropped 7.94% to $107.04, and Block Inc. was down 7.32% to $59.90. Industrial services also suffered, with SLB Limited declining 7.49% to $44.56.
A Session Marked by Geopolitical Instability
The decline of the S&P 500 occurs in an environment marked by concerns over the Iranian conflict and its repercussions on energy markets. WTI crude oil has surpassed the $95 threshold, supporting some fertilizer and energy producers but weighing on overall sentiment. The index, which closed the previous day at 6,775.80 points, lost more than 100 points during the session. This volatility reflects investors' nervousness in the face of a geopolitical landscape that remains unclear and market fundamentals that are still fragile.
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