business newsS&P 500 Mid-Market Summary
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Anthony Shields Aug 21, 2012 5:15 pm
Aflac and Abercrombie are on the rise, while AMD and AIG fall.
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MINYANVILLE ORIGINAL The S&P 500 (SPX) is continuing its downward trend that started yesterday, dropping 4.43 points or 0.32% to 1,413.66 points.
Despite the loss, the S&P was supported by Abercrombie & Fitch’s (ANF) continued success, with the stock gaining 1.63% today. This growth is a continuation of its positive performance over the past five days.
Insurance company Aflac Inc. (AFL) also enjoyed a modest raise of 0.72%, returning to its upward trend after yesterday’s brief regression, and continuing its recent success.
Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR) performed strongly today, rising 5.46% and recovering a little of its 66.28% loss this year, though critics claim this trend will not continue.
One of the bigger losers today is AIG (AIG), which is currently down 2.08% despite its recent successes and its yearly increase of 49.29%.
Semiconductor manufacturer AMD (AMD) also took a hit, falling 0.86% and continuing its downward trend for the year.
Another poor performer is Altria Group Inc. (MO), which fell $0.57 or 1.62%.
Despite the loss, the S&P was supported by Abercrombie & Fitch’s (ANF) continued success, with the stock gaining 1.63% today. This growth is a continuation of its positive performance over the past five days.
Insurance company Aflac Inc. (AFL) also enjoyed a modest raise of 0.72%, returning to its upward trend after yesterday’s brief regression, and continuing its recent success.
Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR) performed strongly today, rising 5.46% and recovering a little of its 66.28% loss this year, though critics claim this trend will not continue.
One of the bigger losers today is AIG (AIG), which is currently down 2.08% despite its recent successes and its yearly increase of 49.29%.
Semiconductor manufacturer AMD (AMD) also took a hit, falling 0.86% and continuing its downward trend for the year.
Another poor performer is Altria Group Inc. (MO), which fell $0.57 or 1.62%.
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