US Market Weakens as Major Stocks Extend Losses

The stock market saw a generally weak or mixed performance, with several major stocks underperforming and both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices closing lower. Aon PLC shares fell 4.10%, extending their losing streak to a second day, while Elevance Health Inc. declined 1.08% and now trades nearly 50% below its 52-week high. Real estate and REIT stocks struggled as Alexandria Real Estate Equities dropped 3.74% and remains over 37% below its 52-week high. American Tower REIT, Mid-America Apartment Communities, Invitation Homes, Equity Residential, and Realty Income also posted losses and continued multi-day losing streaks. AMC Entertainment marked its fourth consecutive day of losses, slipping 4.31% amid a mixed session for the NASDAQ and Dow. These persistent declines underscore ongoing volatility and sector-specific pressures across the market.