Major U.S. stock-indexes fell more 1% on Thursday as Caterpillar's sales forecast cut dragged down industrials and exacerbated concerns of slowing global economic growth. Caterpillar fell as much as 7.9% to its lowest level since 2010 after the world's biggest mining and construction equipment maker slashed its 2015 revenue forecast and said it could cut up to 10,000 jobs.
Almost all of Dow stocks in negative area (27 of 30). Top looser - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, -6.28%). Top gainer - The Procter & Gamble Company (PG, +0.44).
Almost all of S&P index sectors also in negative area. Top looser - Healthcare (-2.0%). Top gainer - Utilities (+0,1%).
At the moment:
Dow 15956.00 -231.00 -1.43%
S&P 500 1904.00 -24.50 -1.27%
Nasdaq 100 4200.25 -62.50 -1.47%
10 Year yield 2,10% -0,05
Oil 44.75 +0.27 +0.61%
Gold 1155.20 +23.70 +2.09%