W.W. Grainger Inc. stock falls 1.32% amid broader market decline

6 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Shares closed at $1,144.81 on Wednesday, ending a two-day winning streak and finishing 6.06% below the 52-week high of $1,218.63.
Trading volume reached 190,443, which is 52,963 below the 50-day average. Grainger underperformed competitors, with Amazon rising 1.29%, while Home Depot and Lowe's fell 1.90% and 2.84% respectively.
The decline occurred during a generally rough session for the stock market, as the S&P 500 dipped 0.04% and the Dow Jones fell 0.57%.

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