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NVIDIA's new AI chip for the Chinese market boosted revenue expectations, Microsoft's cybersecurity risks were highlighted by an IT outage caused by CrowdStrike, Apple implemented cost-cutting measures in their Hollywood strategy.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +1.2%. S&P 500 Index (US) +0.8%. Copper -1.4%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) +2.2%. Broadcom Inc (AVGO) +2.1%. Meta Platforms Inc (META) +1.7%.
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Exxon Mobil selling Malaysian assets and Halliburton facing revenue challenges. Falling oil prices, influenced by China's demand slowdown and U.S. trade concerns, also impacted XLE.
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American Express reported increased profit and revenue, Visa displayed long-term growth potential, and Travelers Companies maintained confidence despite missing revenue estimates.
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TSLA notably impacted by Elon Musk's focus on self-driving technology and price changes for Model S and X. GM's autonomous driving unit, Cruise, established safety measures post-accident and sought external financing, appointing a new CEO to enhance operations amidst the U.S. operations suspension.
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Microsoft faced a -0.5% stock price drop due to global IT outages. CrowdStrike Holdings Inc saw a notable decline following an update glitch but is viewed positively for long-term growth potential within cybersecurity despite deployment challenges.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today incSome of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Gold -1.8%. Silver -2.8%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) +2.6%. Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) -1.5%. Microsoft Corp (MSFT)
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) experienced a notable increase in price pre-market, up 1.1% from the previous close on Wednesday. Nvidia's CEO sold $30.6M of common stock through an option exercise and received a new Buy rating.
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Tesla Inc.'s stock rose after announcing an energy storage contract with Intersect Power for Megapacks while D.R. Horton Inc.'s shares surged following profit surpassing estimates in Q3 and a $4 billion share repurchase authorization.
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Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund renewed credit facility with JPMorgan Chase while market concerns over AI's impact on tech stocks like Nvidia led to interest in undervalued small-cap value stocks and banking institutions. The rise in US Initial Jobless Claims may influence XLF movements.
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Kinder Morgan reported Q2 earnings slightly below expectations but highlighted strong operational performance while Exxon and Chevron are reportedly clashing over control changes for Hess' Guyana asset potentially impacting both companies' operations.
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Significant positive returns from top holdings such as GILD, REGN, AMGN, VRTX and MRNA within the fund's portfolio. These contributors showed strong performance percentages which likely influenced the overall uptick observed in IBB since Wednesday's market close.
