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(IBB) edged down 0.2% Tuesday as mixed earnings and interest rate uncertainty weighed on sentiment. While the FDA's approval of SEPHIENCE™ for phenylketonuria marked a sector win, underperformance from MRNA, EXEL, IQV, CRSP, and BNTX dragged on the ETF.
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(XLF) declined 0.5% on Tuesday, tracking broader market weakness following the U.S.-EU trade agreement. PayPal fell despite strong Q2 earnings, with concerns over transaction volumes. Visa and Mastercard declined ahead of earnings amid cautious sentiment.
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(XLY) dropped 0.7% on Tuesday, in step with a broader market pullback following a finalized U.S.-EU trade deal imposing 15% tariffs on various imports. Tesla and Amazon weighed on the ETF, while Royal Caribbean slipped despite strong Q2 results, due to soft Q3 guidance.
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US Dollar Strengthens on Favorable US-EU Trade Agreement Amid Positive Economic Data and Anticipated Fed Interest Rate Decisions.
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(VGT) rose 0.56% today amid optimism following a U.S.–EU trade agreement that introduces 15% tariffs on EU goods while channeling investments into U.S. energy infrastructure. Leading contributors included NVDA, AMD, AVGO, SMCI, and TXN.
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A positive start to the week was overshadowed by concerns following a major FDA rejection, as noted by a leading oncologist. Despite optimism around a gene therapy trial in Europe and lower-than-expected pharma tariffs, key holdings like GILD, AMGN, VRTX, BIIB, and BNTX declined.
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(XLY) is up 0.54% amid a new U.S.–EU trade deal and optimism over U.S.–China tariff truce talks. Nike leads gains after a JPMorgan upgrade citing stronger sales and margins, with shares jumping to \$78.60. Tesla, Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowe’s also contributed to the fund’s rise.
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U.S. and EU strike trade deal reducing tariffs to 15%, boosting market optimism as investors eye Fed's interest rate decision amid rising crude oil prices.
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Federal Reserve's July 30 meeting looms as resilient labor market data and trade negotiations shape interest rate expectations amidst political pressures.
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The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) rose 0.6% today, boosted by a new U.S.-Japan trade deal and rising crude prices. Chevron (CVX) led gains after receiving approval to resume operations in Venezuela. Other top performers included XOM, Williams Companies, Kinder Morgan, and ConocoPhillips.
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(XLF) is gaining momentum, boosted by upbeat trade developments, falling jobless claims, and strong earnings from Blackstone and Bank of America. Social media highlights XLF and JPMorgan hitting record highs, underscoring market confidence in the sector's resilience.
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Consumer discretionary stocks slide as a U.S.-Japan trade deal introduces 15% tariffs on Japanese exports. Mixed PMI data and Chipotle's earnings miss add to pressure, with Tesla and LKQ also trading lower.
