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💊 Mesoblast Gains on FDA Acceptance, Ionis Down Despite Positive Study Results, Beigene Falls After Announcing New U.S. Facility | Biotech Sector Insights

Medpace Holdings Inc (MEDP) experiencing a notable price decline following its Q2 2024 financial results announcement. The Dow Jones Index (US) also moved -0.17%, potentially impacting IBB given their historical correlation.

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Tuesday, July 23

IBB [-0.1%]
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) dropped -0.3% today, influenced by significant movements in its holdings. Top contributors to the ETF's performance included MEDP, GILD, VRTX, AMGN, and IQV, with Medpace Holdings Inc (MEDP) experiencing a notable price decline following its Q2 2024 financial results announcement. The Dow Jones Index (US) also moved -0.17%, potentially impacting IBB given their historical correlation.

🛒 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

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