Nasdaq Plunges 2.74% on Weak Volume, Ranks 430th in Market Activity

On October 10, 2025, Nasdaq (NDAQ) closed down 2.74% with a trading volume of $0.30 billion, ranking 430th in market activity for the day. The decline occurred amid mixed investor sentiment toward tech sector dynamics and broader market volatility. Analysts noted that the volume level indicated limited institutional participation compared to recent averages, suggesting short-term uncertainty about market direction.

While no major earnings announcements directly impacted NDAQ during the session, sector-specific headwinds influenced the index’s performance. The lack of significant news flow reduced opportunities for directional trading, leading to fragmented price action. Institutional traders appeared cautious, as evidenced by the relatively low volume despite the sharp intraday move.

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