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Tesla saw a notable increase, driven by analyst upgrades from Morgan Stanley, which named it a top pick with significant upside potential. McDonald's reported mixed Q2 earnings but is implementing new initiatives to enhance customer traffic.
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Nvidia (NVDA) has contributed notably, driven by developments in a new AI chip for the Chinese market. ON Semiconductor (ON) reported strong second-quarter results.
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Truist Securities raised the price target for Columbia Banking System from 20 to 29, maintaining a Hold rating. Meanwhile, JPMorgan increased the price target for Valley National Bancorp from 8.00 to 9.00, while keeping a Neutral rating.
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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.
