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U.S. Initial Jobless Claims have risen to a near 12-month high, surpassing expectations and reflecting a softening labor market, which may influence future Federal Reserve decisions on benchmark borrowing costs.
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Chevron's acquisition of Hess faces uncertainty due to arbitration claims from Exxon Mobil and CNOOC regarding a Guyana oil venture. Crude oil prices have also dropped significantly, reflecting broader market sentiment and potentially impacting energy sector valuations.
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals exceeded earnings and revenue estimates, benefiting from strong Dupixent sales but facing weaker Libtayo sales. In contrast, Biogen raised its fiscal year 2024 guidance and reported strong Q2 results.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: USD/CNH +0.4%. Copper -1.2%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Meta Platforms Inc (META) +8.7%. Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) +4.6%. NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) +2.0%.
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This uptick reflects a general trend in the sector. Significant contributors to IBB's performance include MRNA, Waters Corp (WAT), BGNE, AMGN, and IQV, with notable returns from WAT, which recently reported strong second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations
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Tesla, which reported a significant revenue boost from regulatory credits and plans to enhance production for the Cybertruck. Amazon has been ordered to recall over 400,000 hazardous products but is expected to surpass Q2 earnings expectations.
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Samsung Electronics has made strides in AI memory chips with NVIDIA's endorsement, enhancing its competitive edge. Microsoft is integrating OpenAI models and NVIDIA accelerators into its Azure platform, further solidifying NVIDIA's role in the AI landscape.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +2.3%. S&P 500 Index (US) +1.5%. Oil (WTI) +2.6%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) +6.7%. Broadcom Inc (AVGO) +6.1%. Mastercard Inc (MA) +2.5%.
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Repligen Corporation announced its acquisition of Tantti Laboratory, which is expected to enhance its capabilities and positively impact adjusted margins and earnings per share by 2026. The company also provided updated financial guidance for 2024, projecting adjusted EPS between $1.42 and $1.49.
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Phillips 66 (PSX) reported second-quarter financial results that surpassed expectations, contributing positively to the fund's performance. PSX's adjusted earnings per share exceeded estimates, and the company achieved its highest crude utilization rate in five years.
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the latest JOLTs Job Openings data revealed 8.184 million openings, surpassing expectations and indicating an improvement from previous reports. This data typically correlates with a notable movement in KRE, potentially amplifying its response due to the asset class's historical volatility.
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Nvidia faced significant challenges due to Apple's choice of Google chips for AI training and intensified competition from Samsung in the AI memory sector. Microsoft is contending with global connection issues affecting Azure and Microsoft 365 services.
