Eli Lilly, NRG Energy and Dollar General were the top three S&P 500 index gainers on the stock market today. Norwegian Cruise Line, Penn National Gaming and Caesars Entertainment were the S&P 500's biggest losers on Wednesday.
LLY stock popped 4.6% to 305.84, hitting a new high. Eli Lilly is now extended after trading in a buy zone for a few weeks. LLY stock is on IBD Leaderboard.
NRG stock climbed 4.2% to 39.21, reclaiming its 50-day line. Texas-based NRG Energy is a power generator and trader.
DG stock rose 4.2% to 239.03. Dollar General broke past a 232.87 cup-with-handle buy point in heavy volume.
S&P 500 Losers
NCLH stock tumbled 6.8% to 20.68, moving back toward its 50-day line on a bad day for broad market and travel plays. On Tuesday, Norwegian Cruise stock rallied toward its 200-day line following bullish bookings from Carnival Corp.. But NCLH stock and its peers closed well off highs.
PENN lost 6.7% to 39.02, its worst close since August 2020. CZR stock also retreated 6.7% to 72.01. Casino operators were notable losers on Wednesday.
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