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Baker Hughes Co's stock rose following announcements of gas tech equipment orders exceeding $3 billion, while CF Industries revealed an emissions reduction project with ExxonMobil. Energy stocks like MC and MPC dropped, and the energy sector represented by XLE was the only S&P sector in decline.
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Gilead Sciences is making a $30 million milestone payment to Compugen, following FDA clearance for an investigational new drug application for COM503. This development enhances Gilead's oncology portfolio with a potential first-in-class anti-IL-18 binding protein antibody.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +1.0%. Ethereum +3.3%. S&P 500 Index (US) +0.6%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Broadcom Inc (AVGO) +1.7%. Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) +1.5%. Alphabet Inc (GOOG) +1.5%.
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Baker Hughes Co's stock rose following announcements of gas tech equipment orders exceeding $3 billion, while CF Industries revealed an emissions reduction project with ExxonMobil. Energy stocks like MC and MPC dropped, and the energy sector represented by XLE was the only S&P sector in decline.
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JPM introduced an in-house chatbot, Visa intensified efforts against cybercrime, Berkshire Hathaway saw daily gains, and Aon's stock rose following positive Q2 revenue results. Additionally, recent macroeconomic data showed a higher-than-expected 0.2% increase.
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The United States Michigan Consumer Sentiment Final for July 2024 reported below expectations at 66.4, indicating a downward trend, influencing XLY's movement.
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Key contributors to VGT's performance were Microsoft, NVIDIA, Broadcom, Salesforce, and Qualcomm, with notable movements attributed to positive feedback on Microsoft's AI strategy, NVIDIA's CEO stock sale, and Salesforce's historical market outperformance.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +1.1%. S&P 500 Index (US) +0.7%. Bitcoin +2.1%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) +3.2%. Broadcom Inc (AVGO) +2.6%. Meta Platforms Inc (META) +1.7%.
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Tesla (TSLA) rose by 2.4% due to positive updates on the "Actually Smart Summon" feature and strong revenue growth. O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) saw a 3.8% increase after an analyst raised its price target.
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NOW surged due to strong Q2 earnings and raised price targets, AAPL maintained gains despite market share decline in China, IBM excelled with Q2 earnings surpassing estimates, and CSCO's movement reflected mixed growth indicators compared to industry peers.
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold over 7 million shares of Bank of America stock, potentially influencing its price positively. Blackstone experienced a notable 10.99% decrease in short interest and collaborated on extending a cash tender offer for Terrafina with MRP Group.
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Valero Energy Corp reported strong financial results and strategic initiatives, while Schlumberger NV opted for delisting from Euronext Paris. The fund's increase coincided with oil price declines in Asian trade due to concerns over Chinese demand and potential market surplus in 2025.
