IDEX, Xylem, Vertex Fall as Market Declines

The stock market experienced a downturn on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling 0.84% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 0.70%. Shares of IDEX Corp. and Xylem Inc. declined by 2.18% and 1.74% respectively, both closing significantly below their 52-week highs. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. also saw its stock decrease for the third consecutive day, losing 1.98%. In contrast, IQVIA Holdings Inc. and IDEXX Laboratories Inc. posted gains on Monday, rising 1.50% and 1.16% respectively, with IDEXX closing just 0.37% below its 52-week high. These movements underscore recent volatility and sector-specific performances within the broader market.