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MZN (+0.95%), HD (+1.21%), and LOW (+2.06%). Amazon (AMZN) saw varied price target adjustments by Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and Wolfe Research amidst an FTC inquiry regarding hiring plans with AI startup Adept which may have influenced its stock movement recently.
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Gilead highlighted advancements in their HIV programs at AIDS 2024 event which could have influenced its stock performance. Amgen reported increased options trading ahead of an earnings announcement and Vertex extended collaboration for precision medicine development using human genetics.
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Geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East contributed to maintaining risk premium on crude oil. Additionally, market analysts predicting deregulation policies under a hypothetical Trump second term could impact energy sectors.
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NVIDIA Corp saw insider selling by CEO Huang Jen Hsun alongside an upcoming fireside chat on AI at SIGGRAPH 2024; Broadcom Inc highlighted substantial opportunities in the AI silicon market while anticipating recovery in non-AI segments to drive higher margins;
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BAC reported lower interest income but raised its dividend; Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., both reaching all-time highs, had mixed results amid various factors including potential benefits from deregulation under GOP candidate Donald Trump.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Oil (WTI) -1.9%. Ethereum -2.1%. USD/CNH +0.2%.
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Chief Medical Officer of Vertex Pharmaceuticals sold common shares on July 10th at $487.34 per share as disclosed in a regulatory filing. The Russell 2000 Index also moved up by 0.84%, which could be influencing IBB's movement given their historical correlation during today's pre-market session.
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Tesla saw stock gains after Elon Musk's endorsement of former President Trump despite recent volatility related to delays in the robotaxi event; Ford celebrates success with an electric super-van at the Good competition.
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Wells Fargo analysts expressed concerns about Tesla stock despite recent successes, citing delays in product reveals and potential tariff impacts on future costs as factors influencing their outlook for the company's performance moving forward into subsequent years.
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Analyst actions included maintaining ratings for Chevron and ConocoPhillips while adjusting price targets due to market conditions. Muted oil prices post an assassination attempt on former U.S President Trump alongside underwhelming Chinese growth data could have influenced movement today.
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Apple Inc saw stock rise after being named a Top Pick with a high price target due to expectations of significant iPhone shipments and strong sales in India, while NVIDIA Corp increased on predictions of reaching nearly $50 trillion market cap over the next decade driven by AI chip demand.
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Political developments are also influencing markets significantly today following an assassination attempt on former U.S President Donald Trump over the weekend which has heightened volatility. macro moves in the market today: Bitcoin +3.2%. Ethereum +3.4%. S&P 500 Index (US) +0.4%.
