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Top losers Dow Jones Updates April 4, 2025: The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) witnessed a catastrophic drop of 1,925.08 points (-4.75%) on April 4, falling to 38,620.85, marking one of its steepest single-day declines in 2025. This intense sell-off came amid renewed macroeconomic fears, disappointing earnings guidance, and a sharp retreat in major U.S. tech and industrial stocks.
Among the hardest hit were Intel, Boeing, and Nvidia, which led the index’s top losers list with double-digit percentage losses and “very bearish” technical ratings.
Snapshot: April 4 Top Dow Losers
| Company | Price ($) | Change ($) | % Change | Prev Close | Technical Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | 19.80 | -2.69 | -11.96% | 22.49 | Very Bearish |
| Dow Inc. | 28.39 | -3.07 | -9.76% | 31.46 | Very Bearish |
| Boeing | 137.28 | -13.36 | -8.87% | 150.64 | Very Bearish |
| Travelers Co. | 241.50 | -21.61 | -8.21% | 263.11 | Bearish |
| 3M | 128.51 | -11.16 | -7.99% | 139.67 | Very Bearish |
| Nvidia | 93.96 | -8.06 | -7.90% | 102.02 | Very Bearish |
| Chevron | 144.51 | -11.54 | -7.40% | 156.05 | Very Bearish |
1. Intel Corp (INTC): Worst Performer of the Day
- Price: $19.80
- Drop: -11.96%
- Catalyst: Weak margin outlook, no clear AI growth update, and overall chip sector collapse.
- Outlook: Technicals point to further downside with 52-week lows within striking distance.
2. Boeing Co (BA): Aerospace Giant Grounded
- Price: $137.28
- Drop: -8.87%
- Catalyst: Reports of ongoing safety audits, production delays, and FAA pressure.
- 3-Month Performance: -22.45%
- Sentiment: “Very Bearish” as institutional investors rotate out of industrials.
3. Nvidia Corp (NVDA): AI Darling Gets Hammered
- Price: $93.96
- Drop: -7.90%
- Catalyst: AI hype correction and aggressive profit booking after a historic run-up.
- 3-Month Performance: -30.06%
- Investor Mood: Shift from euphoria to caution.
4. Dow Inc. (DOW): Chemical Sector in Decline
- Price: $28.39
- Drop: -9.76%
- Catalyst: Weak global manufacturing data and lower commodity pricing outlook.
- 3-Month Performance: -29.15%
- Trend: Continuation of multi-quarter weakness.
5. Travelers Companies (TRV): Insurance Hit by Rate Shocks
- Price: $241.50
- Drop: -8.21%
- Catalyst: Bond yield volatility and reinsurance pricing risks.
- Previous Close: $263.11
- Outlook: Bearish technicals as institutional weight shifts.
6. 3M Co (MMM): Industrial Bellwether Tumbles
- Price: $128.51
- Drop: -7.99%
- Catalyst: Legal liabilities and shrinking industrial demand outlook.
- 3-Month Trend: Negative
- Technical Rating: Very Bearish
7. Chevron Corp (CVX): Energy Sector Joins the Slump
- Price: $144.51
- Drop: -7.40%
- Catalyst: Oil price volatility, OPEC+ concerns, and global demand worries.
- Prev Close: $156.05
- Note: Energy sector was expected to be defensive but failed to hold ground today.
Sector Summary: Broad Sell-Off Across the Board
- Technology: Led by Intel and Nvidia declines
- Industrial: Boeing, 3M collapse reflects demand worries
- Energy: Chevron’s weakness adds fuel to the Dow’s downward momentum
- Financials: Even defensive names like Travelers couldn’t escape the rout
Out of the 30 Dow stocks:
- 17 stocks fell >5%
- 9 fell between 3%–5%
- Only 2 showed gains
Technical Outlook: Dow Below Key Support
- Current Level: 38,620.85
- Key Support Broken: 39,500
- Next Support: 38,000 zone
- Resistance: 40,000
The Dow’s sharp 4.75% crash suggests momentum remains weak heading into Friday’s session unless macro data or Fed commentary offers relief.
Market Sentiment: Extreme Fear Mode Activated
- The Fear & Greed Index dropped to a multi-month low.
- VIX spiked above 20, showing rising volatility.
- Safe havens like gold and bonds saw inflows.
Top Losers Dow Jones Signal Market Breakdown on April 4
Today’s top losers in the Dow Jones paint a clear picture of extreme investor pessimism. From tech giants like Intel and Nvidia, to industrial heavyweights like Boeing and 3M, the carnage was broad, fast, and unforgiving.
The sell-off wasn’t isolated—it was systemic, reflecting deep concerns about earnings, macro stability, and overvaluation. With April earnings season on the horizon, the next few weeks could determine whether this is a sharp correction—or the start of a prolonged downturn.
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