Against the current: Markets slid, yet Restaurant Brands International Inc., PetroChina Company Limited, AMERCO went up and made this list of yesterday's top large cap stocks gainers.
Leading equity indices in the US declined as Nasdaq shed 1.54% and closed at 11,184. After dropping 0.83%, S&P 500 closed at 3,958.79.
This down-slide takes place while United States macroeconomics indicators data published earlier are pointing downward as well — Crude Oil Inventories in United States fell short of market expectations (-440,000) with a reading of -5.4 million, continuing the decline from the previous figure of 3.92 million.
Despite markets falling yesterday, some large cap stocks managed to go up. Have a look at these top gainers.
Alcon | +4.67% at $66.33
Alcon ended Tuesday's session at $63.37. yesterday started with an increase to $68.8, but dropped back and closed at $66.33.
PetroChina | Currently down 0.51% at $46.85
During yesterday's session, PetroChina toiled and struggled for upward momentum before closing at $46.85. By the close, the PetroChina suffered a 24 cents or 0.51% loss.
Restaurant Brands International | +6.71% at $63.75
Restaurant Brands International ended Tuesday's session at $59.74. yesterday started with an increase to $64.53, but dropped back and closed at $63.75. Daily trading volume (4.45 million shares) increased, making up 257% of the 21-day average (1.73 million).
Amerco | +5.28% at $54.82
Pronounced bullish sentiment in the market helped Amerco to make a notable 5.28% gain yesterday, rising $2.75 and ultimately closing at $54.82. Daily trading volume (1.14 million shares) was higher than the current multiday average of 409,042.