Why is the Novonix share price plunging 6% on Wednesday?

The stock has handed back the gains it recorded yesterday.

| More on:

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Key points
  • The Novonix share price is back in the red on Wednesday, tumbling more than 6% to trade at $2.29
  • It comes as the broader ASX technology sector also suffers and the ASX 200 info tech index slumps more than 2%
  • Interestingly, that's despite the Nasdaq Composite recording a decent gain overnight 

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price is sliding lower on Wednesday despite no news from the battery technology company.

However, the broader S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) is also suffering, sliding 1.9% so far today.

At the time of writing, the Novonix share price is $2.29, 6.15% lower than its previous close.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is recording a 0.35% slump and the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) has slipped 0.36%.

Let's take a closer look at what might be going on with the ASX 200 battery materials and tech stock today.

An older man wearing glasses and a pink shirt sits back on his lounge with his hands behind his head and blowing air out of his cheeks.

Image source: Getty Images

Novonix share price plummeting 6%

The Novonix share price is dumping yesterday's 4% gain, sinking more than 6% lower on Wednesday.

That leaves the stock 8% lower than it was at the end of last week and a whopping 44% lower than it ended May.

Interestingly, there's been no price-sensitive news out of the ASX 200 share since late last month when it announced a notable change to its board.

Also interesting is the performance of ASX technology stocks today. The ASX 200 tech sector and S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) are both tumbling despite a strong performance from the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite overnight.

The US-based index gained 2.51% in Tuesday's session overseas and the tech sector generally performs relatively in line with its performance.

The Novonix share price is joined by that of its ASX 200 peer Life360 Inc (ASX: 360). They're both down around 6% right now.

Meanwhile, shares in TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE), Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU), and EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) have each fallen around 4%.

It's not all doom and gloom, however. ASX 200 tech share Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) is recording a 3.45% gain today.

Today's dip is just the latest faced by the Novonix share price this year.

It's currently down 75% year to date. Though, it has gained 8% since this time last year.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended EML Payments. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended EML Payments. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended TechnologyOne Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Technology Shares

a man wearing spectacles has a satisfied look on his face as he appears within a graphic image of graphs, computer code and technology related symbols while he concentrates on a computer screen
Technology Shares

Top ASX 200 tech shares to buy right now: Morgans

It’s time to jump on some leading players in the tech sector, according to one broker.

Read more »

A young woman sits on her lounge looking pleasantly surprised at what she's seeing on her laptop screen as she reads about the South32 share price
Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are buys: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs speaks very highly about these tech shares.

Read more »

A young woman holds an open book over her head with a round mouthed expression as if to say oops as she looks at her computer screen in a home office setting with a plant on the desk and shelves of books in the background.
Technology Shares

Xero share price dips 3% amid Silicon Valley Bank fallout

Xero has been caught up in the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

Read more »

A worried man holds his head in his hands
Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares have exposure to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

The second-largest banking collapse in US history occurred last week.

Read more »

asx share price resignation represented by man kicking miniature man through the air
Technology Shares

Novonix shares will soon be booted out of the ASX 200. What might this mean for investors?

ASX 200 share Novonix will soon be just an All Ords share.

Read more »

Technology Shares

Is the new leaner, meaner Xero stock a buy right now?

Is this tech stock a buy after announcing major cost reductions?

Read more »

A young woman with her mouth open and her hands out showing surprise and delight as uranium share prices skyrocket
Technology Shares

Why is the Xero share price racing 11% higher today?

Investors have been fighting to get hold of Xero's shares on Thursday.

Read more »

A woman wearing yellow smiles and drinks coffee while on laptop.
Technology Shares

The ASX 200 tech shares I'd be thrilled to buy at a 20% discount

I’d love to go shopping for these tech names if they heavily dipped.

Read more »