Bristol Traded $640M 165th in Volume as BMY Dips 1.67% Amid Market Consolidation

On September 24, 2025, Bristol recorded a trading volume of $0.64 billion, ranking 165th among all stocks traded that day. Meanwhile, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) declined by 1.67%. The stock's performance reflected broader market dynamics, with limited catalysts emerging in the sector. Analysts noted that the firm’s recent earnings report had already been priced into the market, leaving little room for directional shifts in the short term.

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