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US Jobless Claims Rise, Copper Drops, TSM up on Strong Q2 Earnings, Domino's Sinks on Weak Revenue | MarketReader Minute

Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Copper -2.2%. Ethereum +2.6%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +0.7%.

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💊 4D Molecular Drops on Phase 2 data, Gilead Up with CMO departure, Vertex down on Analyst Adjustments | Biotech Sector Insights

IBB experienced a -1.0% price movement today, coinciding with significant decreases in top holdings VRTX, MRNA, REGN, ALNY, and NTRA within the fund's portfolio. This negative performance aligns with the Russell 2000 Index dropping by -0.75%, indicating a potential broader market sentiment.

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🛒 PDD, LCID, and AMZN Drop Due to Regulatory Uncertainties, Operational Challenges, and Market Dynamics, VF Corp surges after Supreme sale | Retail Sector Insights

Concerns over Tesla's Q2 earnings report growth strategy and uncertainties in auto gross margins emerged from Barclays analysts, while Home Depot received a Buy rating at $426 target price influencing recent stock changes for both companies.

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🏦 Schwab and Northern Trust Drop on Analyst Downgrades Despite Positive Q2 Results, Apollo and LPL Financial Face Declines | Financials Sector Insight

Bank of America and Morgan Stanley were notable for their stock price movements influenced by specific events such as strong financial results and increased profits in Q2 2024 driven by investment banking performance respectively

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⚡️Marathon Petroleum and ConocoPhillips Rise on Strong Market Performance,Williams Companies Boosted by Positive Industrial Production Data | Energy Sector Insights

Analyst actions include a lowered price target for ExxonMobil (XOM) despite maintaining an Outperform rating, while Valero Energy Corp (VLO) received an upgrade to Outperform with positive profitability metrics cited amidst market conditions reflecting revenue growth challenges but strong returns.

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💻 Tech Stocks Slump as TSMC Drops on Trump's Taiwan Comments, NVIDIA, AMD, and Applied Materials Decline on US-China Trade Concerns | Tech Sector Insights

CytoReason securing funding involving NVIDIA for disease models expansion impacting NVDA; Apple underperforming despite stock rise affecting AAPL; Microsoft anticipating growth in Azure and CAPEX following rating increase influencing MSFT.

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Tech Stocks Slump Amid US-China Trade Concerns, Trump’s Taiwan Comments Impact TSMC, NVIDIA and Eli Lilly Decline | MarketReader Minute

Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Nasdaq 100 Index (US) -1.5%. S&P 500 Index (US) -1.0%. USD/CNH -0.3%.

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🛒 Burberry Falls After Price Target Cuts, Amazon Gains on Prime Day Anticipation, Tesla Fluctuates Amid Political News | Retail Sector Insights

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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💊Nuvalent Up on Trial Data Presentation, Gilead Gains with HIV Program Progress, Argenx and Zai Lab Rise on China Approval | Biotech Sector Insights

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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⚡️TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, and Halliburton Show Mixed Results, Exxon Mobil's Guyana Project Advances | Energy Sector Insights

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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💻 Broadcom Falls Despite AI Potential, Microsoft Drops Amid UK Probe, NVIDIA Declines on Insider Selling | Tech Sector Insights

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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🏦 Goldman Sachs Rises on Analyst Upgrades; Wells Fargo Gains, Blackstone Hits 29-Month High, Bank of China Falls | Financials Sector Insight

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.