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💊Biogen Faces Legal Action, Neurocrine Biosciences Gains on Product Innovation, Amgen Hits All-Time High | Biotech Sector Insights

Significant positive returns from top holdings such as GILD, REGN, AMGN, VRTX and MRNA within the fund's portfolio. These contributors showed strong performance percentages which likely influenced the overall uptick observed in IBB since Wednesday's market close.

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Thursday, July 18

IBB [+0.6%]
The iShares Biotechnology ETF, IBB, experienced a notable increase in price today. This movement coincided with significant positive returns from top holdings such as GILD, REGN, AMGN, VRTX and MRNA within the fund's portfolio. These contributors showed strong performance percentages which likely influenced the overall uptick observed in IBB since Wednesday's market close.

🛒 XPEV Surges on Flying Car Facility Launch, NIO Gains Amid Strong Sales, CMG Rallies and ADT Drops After Public Offering | Retail Sector Insights

(XLY) has seen a price increase of 0.9% since Friday. The S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector index reached its highest level since January 2022, increasing by 0.8%.

💊 BIIB Rises with CFO Transition and Study Success, MRNA Climbs on New Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial | Biotech Sector Insights

(IBB) has increased by 1.1% since Friday, buoyed by significant movements among its holdings. Moderna Inc. (MRNA) has experienced a notable rise following the initiation of its Phase 3 clinical trial for lung cancer patients.

⚡️Oil Prices Plunge Amid Mideast Tensions, Dragging XLE, Exxon Mobil, and Canadian Natural Resources Lower as Market Faces Weak Demand | Energy Sector Insights

Crude oil prices have dropped significantly today, falling over 6% to around $67.63 per barrel, following Israeli airstrikes in Iran that did not target oil facilities.

Oil Prices Tumble, Japan's Yen Weakens Following Election While Boeing Launches Big Stock Sale | MarketReader Minute

Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Oil (WTI) -6.2%. S&P 500 Index (US) +0.5%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +0.8%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) -2.4%. Alphabet Inc (GOOG) +2.2%. Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) +2.2%.

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🛒 XPEV Surges on Flying Car Facility Launch, NIO Gains Amid Strong Sales, CMG Rallies and ADT Drops After Public Offering | Retail Sector Insights

💊 BIIB Rises with CFO Transition and Study Success, MRNA Climbs on New Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial | Biotech Sector Insights

⚡️Oil Prices Plunge Amid Mideast Tensions, Dragging XLE, Exxon Mobil, and Canadian Natural Resources Lower as Market Faces Weak Demand | Energy Sector Insights

Oil Prices Tumble, Japan's Yen Weakens Following Election While Boeing Launches Big Stock Sale | MarketReader Minute