In the Nifty200 pack, the closing prices of 16 stocks fell below their 200-day moving averages on January 8, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Of these, we highlighted 11 stocks that slipped more than 2.5%. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is below its long-term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. Take a look:
US stocks today: Dow Jones drops over 500 points as Middle East tensions escalate
Wall Street closed lower as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices triggered inflation concerns and profit booking. Financials and tech stocks led declines, though