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Gold prices soar above $3,300 as geopolitical tensions rise and U.S. dollar weakens; stock futures point to lower open amid profit-taking ahead of key economic data and Fed meeting.
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(XLF) has seen a notable increase of 1.9% today. This rise coincides with the U.S. labor market's unexpected strength, as nonfarm payrolls grew by 177,000 jobs in April, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.2%.
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Notably, significant movements among the fund's holdings include Tesla, Home Depot, Nike, Lowe's, and Starbucks, all contributing positively to its performance.
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Among the ETF's holdings, significant contributors include REGN, VRTX, MTD, MRNA, and GILD, all showing positive returns. Additionally, the Russell 2000 Index has increased by 1.17%, reflecting broader market sentiment that often impacts the biotechnology sector.
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Easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China have further bolstered optimism regarding the tech sector's performance today. Among VGT's holdings, significant contributors included Microsoft, which experienced a notable increase in its stock price.
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U.S.-China trade negotiations boost global equity markets as Eurozone inflation holds steady, while investors await key U.S. labor data amid cautious optimism for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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(XLE) has experienced a decline of approximately 2.0% today, coinciding with broader market downturns as major U.S. indices dropped significantly amid escalating trade tensions due to new tariffs on Chinese imports.
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Among the ETF's holdings, Moderna reported a significant drop in first-quarter revenues, contributing negatively to IBB's performance. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is set to present new oncology data at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting, coinciding with a lowered price target from Guggenheim.
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BoJ Holds Interest Rate Amid Economic Uncertainty, U.S. Jobless Claims Rise and GDP Contracts as Trade Tensions Impact Markets.
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(XLF) has dropped significantly today, influenced by an unexpected contraction in U.S. GDP by 0.3% for Q1 2025 and disappointing job growth figures, with only 62,000 jobs added in April.
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Among the ETF's holdings, significant declines were noted for Amazon, Tesla, Starbucks, Home Depot, and Nike, with each contributing negatively to the fund's performance.
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(VGT) has seen a decline of over 2% today, coinciding with an unexpected contraction in the U.S. economy by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, attributed to a surge in imports ahead of new tariffs.
