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Tesla's CEO announced plans to enhance affordability for the Cybertruck, supported by production targets and cost-saving measures. Additionally, the S&P 500 Index rose by 1.52%, suggesting that broader market trends may be influencing XLY's movement.
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Dow Jones Index has risen by 1.06%, suggesting a correlation with the movements observed in XLF. This alignment with the index may reflect prevailing market sentiment influencing the ETF's price action.
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BeiGene Ltd reported strong Q2 2024 GAAP earnings per share, surpassing estimates, and its sales exceeded expectations, contributing positively to the ETF's performance. Additionally, Illumina's Q2 earnings, while missing estimates, showed a year-over-year increase and revenue.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: S&P 500 Index (US) +1.5%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +2.0%. Oil (WTI) +2.4%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) +2.9%. Microsoft Corp (MSFT) +2.3%. Broadcom Inc (AVGO) +2.2%.
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Microsoft (MSFT) also performed well, benefiting from an antitrust ruling against Google and facing legal disputes with Elon Musk. Palantir (PLTR) reported strong second-quarter results, exceeding revenue and earnings expectations, which led to a raised annual revenue forecast.
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Tesla (TSLA), which has increased due to its trial for higher charging rates for Cybertrucks and a partnership with Costco in Taiwan for a limited-time EV sale. Amazon (AMZN) has demonstrated resilience, outperforming competitors despite some losses.
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Berkshire Hathaway was a notable contributor, reporting strong fiscal second-quarter results with revenues surpassing estimates and adjusted earnings per share significantly above expectations.
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Key contributors to XLE's performance include Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), which reported Q2 2024 financial results with an adjusted EPS surpassing analyst estimates by over 30%, and ONEOK (OKE), which also exceeded expectations with strong operational performance.
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Key contributors to this performance include MRNA, which rose, followed by BMRN, which experienced a notable increase after reporting strong second-quarter results that exceeded earnings and sales expectations.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Oil (WTI) -2.3%. Bitcoin +1.9%. Gold -0.6%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Apple Inc (AAPL) -1.5%. Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) +1.4%. Microsoft Corp (MSFT) +1.0%.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) experienced mixed analyst sentiment, with downgrades from Barclays and Canaccord Genuity, despite some price target increases. BioNTech SE (BNTX) reported increased losses and lower revenue in Q2, alongside its decision to opt out of acasunlimab development.
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Exxon Mobil Corp, which reported a strong Q2 profit but saw its stock drop significantly, alongside Chevron Corp and other energy stocks. Occidental Petroleum Corp's recent filing to sell shares adds to concerns about shareholder strategy in a challenging market.
