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The Week's Biggest Large-Cap Losers: Nike, Arm, and Eight Other Stocks That Took a Hit

MarketDash Editorial Team
19 hours ago
A brutal week for some household names as Nike tumbled on China weakness, Arm got slammed by analyst downgrades, and energy stocks felt the pressure. Here's what dragged down ten large-cap stocks between December 15-19.

Last week was rough for a handful of large-cap stocks, and the culprits behind their declines tell an interesting story about what's weighing on different corners of the market. From China demand concerns to analyst skepticism, here's what happened to the ten worst performers.

The China Problem Hits Nike Hard

Nike Inc. (NKE) had the worst week of the bunch, dropping 12.81% after the athletic giant reported a troubling 17% decline in Greater China sales during its second quarter. That's not just a bad number—it's a signal that one of the world's most important consumer markets is struggling. Making matters worse, multiple analysts decided this was the moment to lower their price forecasts on the stock, piling on when the company was already down.

Arm Gets Hit by Wall Street Skepticism

Arm Holdings plc (ARM) fell 9.77% after catching some unfriendly fire from the analyst community. Goldman Sachs downgraded the chip designer from Neutral all the way to Sell, slashing its price target from $160 to $120. Bank of America Securities wasn't much kinder, cutting its forecast from $205 to $145. When two major banks simultaneously lose faith, investors tend to notice.

Clinical Trial Disappointment

Insmed Incorporated (INSM) decreased 11.37% this week, while ServiceNow Inc. (NOW) fell 0.78% after announcing its Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps failed to meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints in either the 10 mg or 40 mg treatment arms. Clinical trial misses like this are always painful for biotech investors.

Crypto Volatility Strikes Again

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR) decreased 9.15% as crypto-related stocks traded lower amid volatility in Bitcoin prices. The crypto sector continues to demonstrate its characteristic wild swings, and companies tied to the space feel every bump along the way.

Homebuilder Misses Expectations

Lennar Corporation (LEN) fell 9.94% following a fourth-quarter earnings miss. The homebuilder's disappointing results prompted multiple analysts to lower their price targets, reflecting concerns about the housing market's trajectory as interest rates remain elevated.

The Mystery Decliners

Coupang Inc. (CPNG) decreased 8.52% this week, though no specific catalyst was immediately apparent for the e-commerce company's slide.

Energy Sector Takes Multiple Hits

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) slumped 9.42% after announcing a CFO transition—leadership changes at the top financial position always make investors nervous about what might be brewing beneath the surface.

Phillips 66 (PSX) fell 8.84% as energy stocks broadly traded lower. The pressure came from two directions: hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire that could ease oil supply concerns, and reports of warmer weather forecasts that reduce demand for natural gas. When the fundamental drivers of energy demand weaken, the stocks follow.

Semiconductor Equipment Under Pressure

Entegris Inc. (ENTG) fell 5.90% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the semiconductor equipment maker from Neutral to Sell, lowering its price target from $88 to $75. The semiconductor supply chain has been facing headwinds, and analysts are getting increasingly cautious about near-term prospects.

What ties many of these stories together is the sensitivity to macro factors—China's economy, energy prices, interest rates—and how quickly sentiment can shift when analysts start revising their outlooks. For investors holding these stocks, it was a week to forget.

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The Week's Biggest Large-Cap Losers: Nike, Arm, and Eight Other Stocks That Took a Hit

MarketDash Editorial Team
19 hours ago
A brutal week for some household names as Nike tumbled on China weakness, Arm got slammed by analyst downgrades, and energy stocks felt the pressure. Here's what dragged down ten large-cap stocks between December 15-19.

Last week was rough for a handful of large-cap stocks, and the culprits behind their declines tell an interesting story about what's weighing on different corners of the market. From China demand concerns to analyst skepticism, here's what happened to the ten worst performers.

The China Problem Hits Nike Hard

Nike Inc. (NKE) had the worst week of the bunch, dropping 12.81% after the athletic giant reported a troubling 17% decline in Greater China sales during its second quarter. That's not just a bad number—it's a signal that one of the world's most important consumer markets is struggling. Making matters worse, multiple analysts decided this was the moment to lower their price forecasts on the stock, piling on when the company was already down.

Arm Gets Hit by Wall Street Skepticism

Arm Holdings plc (ARM) fell 9.77% after catching some unfriendly fire from the analyst community. Goldman Sachs downgraded the chip designer from Neutral all the way to Sell, slashing its price target from $160 to $120. Bank of America Securities wasn't much kinder, cutting its forecast from $205 to $145. When two major banks simultaneously lose faith, investors tend to notice.

Clinical Trial Disappointment

Insmed Incorporated (INSM) decreased 11.37% this week, while ServiceNow Inc. (NOW) fell 0.78% after announcing its Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps failed to meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints in either the 10 mg or 40 mg treatment arms. Clinical trial misses like this are always painful for biotech investors.

Crypto Volatility Strikes Again

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR) decreased 9.15% as crypto-related stocks traded lower amid volatility in Bitcoin prices. The crypto sector continues to demonstrate its characteristic wild swings, and companies tied to the space feel every bump along the way.

Homebuilder Misses Expectations

Lennar Corporation (LEN) fell 9.94% following a fourth-quarter earnings miss. The homebuilder's disappointing results prompted multiple analysts to lower their price targets, reflecting concerns about the housing market's trajectory as interest rates remain elevated.

The Mystery Decliners

Coupang Inc. (CPNG) decreased 8.52% this week, though no specific catalyst was immediately apparent for the e-commerce company's slide.

Energy Sector Takes Multiple Hits

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) slumped 9.42% after announcing a CFO transition—leadership changes at the top financial position always make investors nervous about what might be brewing beneath the surface.

Phillips 66 (PSX) fell 8.84% as energy stocks broadly traded lower. The pressure came from two directions: hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire that could ease oil supply concerns, and reports of warmer weather forecasts that reduce demand for natural gas. When the fundamental drivers of energy demand weaken, the stocks follow.

Semiconductor Equipment Under Pressure

Entegris Inc. (ENTG) fell 5.90% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the semiconductor equipment maker from Neutral to Sell, lowering its price target from $88 to $75. The semiconductor supply chain has been facing headwinds, and analysts are getting increasingly cautious about near-term prospects.

What ties many of these stories together is the sensitivity to macro factors—China's economy, energy prices, interest rates—and how quickly sentiment can shift when analysts start revising their outlooks. For investors holding these stocks, it was a week to forget.