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VGT rose after U.S. private sector employment data showed a surprise drop, reinforcing expectations of Fed rate cuts. NVIDIA led gains amid a surge in the SOX index and AI-driven momentum, nearing a $4T market cap. Apple and Broadcom also supported the fund’s advance.
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U.S. Labor Market Deteriorates with 33,000 Job Losses in June; European Unemployment Rises Amid Political and Fiscal Challenges.
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The iShares Biotechnology ETF advanced, led by Amgen’s upgrade to Overweight at Piper and Vertex’s EU approval for a cystic fibrosis therapy. MESO surged over 10% after aligning with the FDA on critical Revascor application components, drawing increased social media attention.
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XLY advanced modestly as the U.S. dollar posted its worst half-year performance since 1991, bolstering equity sentiment. Home Depot reached a five-week high and Amazon gained ahead of Prime Day. Social media reflects renewed attention on XLY, despite some dismissive tones.
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VGT declined amid notable weakness in top holdings. NVIDIA, Broadcom, Microsoft, AMD, and Palo Alto Networks contributed to the pullback, with Broadcom under pressure after insider selling and competition from Arista Networks. AMD gained attention following a large purchase by ARK Invest.
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Central bank leaders' upcoming speeches at the ECB Forum could shape global markets amid rising inflation concerns and mixed Eurozone economic data.
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Global economic optimism rises as trade talks resume and U.S. banks pass stress tests, while inflation data from Germany aligns with ECB targets.
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XLF posted modest gains Friday, supported by macroeconomic tailwinds including a finalized U.S.–China trade agreement on rare earth shipments and new executive actions to accelerate U.S. AI development. Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Blackstone, and BlackRock contributed positively to XLF.
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IBB edged lower amid sector-wide pressure following Sarepta Therapeutics' suspension of ELEVIDYS gene therapy trials due to two fatal adverse events. Notable holdings including AMGN, MRNA, also registered losses, offset slightly by Gilead's gains on favorable policy developments.
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Consumer Discretionary advanced alongside new highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. A U.S.-China trade agreement improved sentiment, while Nike’s post-earnings rally provided a major lift to XLY. Amazon and McDonald’s also contributed to sector strength amid broader rotation beyond tech.
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Tech stocks edged lower in step with the broader market, as the S&P 500 dipped modestly. A finalized U.S.-China agreement on rare earth shipments offered a potential long-term tailwind for the sector. Microsoft, Broadcom, and Marvell contributed to the day’s weakness.
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U.S. Economy Slows with Falling Personal Income and Consumer Spending, While Europe Faces Rising Inflation Amid Stabilizing Geopolitical Landscape.
