Ibovespa closes lower on a day of sharp decline in Ambipar shares.
The performance reflected profit-taking after reaching new records in recent trading sessions.
SAO PAULO (Reuters) The Ibovespa closed lower on Thursday, reflecting profit-taking after reaching record highs in recent trading sessions, with Assaí among the biggest losers amid concerns surrounding GPA's tax obligations.
Ambipar, which is not part of the Ibovespa index, also drew attention, falling 60,5% at its worst point, after obtaining protection from creditors from the Rio de Janeiro courts through a precautionary measure, citing a risk of a deficit of more than R$10 billion.
The Ibovespa, the benchmark index of the Brazilian stock market, fell 0,78% to 145.347,23 points, according to preliminary data, after hitting a high of 146.519,13 points and a low of 145.186,77 points during the day.
The financial volume totaled R$17,45 billion before final adjustments.
The previous day, the Ibovespa experienced modest fluctuations, but secured a new closing high of 146.491,75 points, accumulating a year-to-date gain of almost 22%, largely supported by the flow of foreign capital.
(By Paula Arend Laier)
