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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: USD/CNH -0.5%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +0.9%. Bitcoin +2.2%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) -3.6%. Apple Inc (AAPL) +1.5%. Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK.B) +0.8%.
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Key holdings have contributed to this performance, with NVIDIA (NVDA) dropping significantly, alongside Microsoft (MSFT), which also saw a decrease but is benefiting from increased customer adoption of its generative AI-based Copilot software.
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Exxon Mobil Corporation is reportedly planning to divest conventional oil assets in the Permian Basin, potentially valued at $1 billion, as it shifts its focus to expanding shale production following its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: US Dollar Index +0.5%. Copper -1.9%. Gold -1.0%. The most significant market event currently is the anticipation surrounding Nvidia's earnings report, which will be released after today's US market close.
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Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP) is under scrutiny due to a federal securities investigation linked to disappointing Q2 2024 financial results and lowered revenue guidance, resulting in a sharp decline in its stock price.
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Amazon (AMZN), dropped significantly and announced a $100 million partnership with NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce for their podcast "New Heights," alongside plans for a subscription model for its Alexa platform.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Ethereum -2.2%. Recent economic data from Germany indicates a contraction in the economy by 0.1% for Q2 of 2024, confirming earlier estimates and highlighting declines in private consumption and capital formation.
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Tesla dropped significantly and raised concerns about potential demand challenges in China with its extended zero-percent financing for the Model Y and Model 3. Amazon also saw a decrease, despite Wells Fargo raising its price target.
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NVIDIA, which dropped significantly, contributing negatively amid expectations of strong earnings and a notable revenue increase. Apple also fell, as it prepares for a major product launch event while addressing AI integration concerns for its iPhone 16.
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Additionally, on Friday, a substantial number of stocks within the Financials sector surpassed their Earnings-Anchored VWAP, with prominent mentions including MS, XLF, SYF, and KRE.
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Resources has received an upgraded price target from Tudor Pickering Holt, now set at $129. Social media discussions reveal subdued activity in the energy sector, with emphasis on critical support levels, particularly the 200-day moving average.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Oil (WTI) +2.5%. Oil (Brent) +2.5%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) +1.1%.
