Paccar Shares Crumble 1.36% Amid Broader Market Sell-Off Trading Volume Ranks 475th

Paccar Inc. (PCAR) closed down 1.36% on Sept. 25, with a trading volume of $240 million, ranking 475th among stocks traded that day. The decline came amid a broader market sell-off, with investors recalibrating positions ahead of key economic data releases. No material company-specific developments were reported in the 24-hour period, suggesting the move reflected macroeconomic positioning rather than fundamental shifts.

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