S&P 500 falls 0.34% as Intel soars and First Solar drops 10%

Intel leads the tech rebound

Intel Corporation took the lead in gains with an increase of 6.47%, bringing its price to $42.63. The semiconductor giant had its best session in several weeks. Among the most dynamic stocks, CrowdStrike Holdings rose 4.49% to $478.91, while Palo Alto Networks gained 4.33% to reach $193.9. Both cybersecurity specialists benefited from renewed interest in technology services. Solstice Advanced Materials, less known to the general public, also stood out with a rise of 4.52% to $51.98.

Pharmaceutical Companies on the Rise

The healthcare sector led the session's rankings. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals surged 4.60% to $812.27, marking one of the best performances of the day. Dow Jones heavyweight Eli Lilly climbed 4.14% to reach $1,108.09. AbbVie also performed well with a rise of 4.24% to $233.42, closely followed by Bristol-Myers Squibb, which gained 4.23% to $56.72. Amgen rounded out this positive trend by rising 3.47% to $341.64.

First Solar and Energy Stocks Under Pressure

In contrast, First Solar experienced the largest drop of the session with a 10.29% plunge to $241.11. The solar panel manufacturer pulled other tech stocks down with it. Skyworks Solutions fell 9.73% to $59.82, while Western Digital slid 8.89% to $199.88. The utilities sector also took a hit: Vistra Corp lost 8.81% to close at $154.6, and NRG Energy declined 6.72% to $148.91. This mixed session underscores the current selectivity among investors, who are favoring certain segments while neglecting others in the market.