🛒 Auto Sector Declines as GM, Ford, and Tesla Drop Amid Earnings and Operational Challenges | Retail Sector Insights
TSLA notably impacted by Elon Musk's focus on self-driving technology and price changes for Model S and X. GM's autonomous driving unit, Cruise, established safety measures post-accident and sought external financing, appointing a new CEO to enhance operations amidst the U.S. operations suspension.
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Friday, July 19
XLY [-0.8%]
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) experienced a -0.7% price movement due to the broader market decline, particularly in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Top holdings like TSLA, HD, MCD, F, and GM contributed negatively to the ETF's performance, with TSLA notably impacted by Elon Musk's focus on self-driving technology and price changes for Model S and X. MCD received a positive outlook from Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan, while F dropped after hitting 52-week highs previously. GM's autonomous driving unit, Cruise, established safety measures post-accident and sought external financing, appointing a new CEO to enhance operations amidst the U.S. operations suspension.