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Amazon declining sharply amid weak job data despite involvement in the Indian central bank's digital currency project. Tesla faced challenges due to falling registrations in the UK and heightened competition in the electric vehicle sector.
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Nvidia (NVDA) dropping due to challenges related to AI chip smuggling into China and monopolistic investigations. Apple (AAPL) shares fell sharply after Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stake, raising concerns amid market instability.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: S&P 500 Index (US) -4.1%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) -5.7%. Ethereum -16.5%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) -13.8%. Tesla Inc (TSLA) -10.7%. Broadcom Inc (AVGO) -9.9%.
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The US Non Farm Payrolls report for July revealed only 114,000 jobs added, significantly below expectations, alongside a weaker-than-expected increase in average hourly earnings and a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.3%.
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The U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report revealed disappointing job growth and an increase in the unemployment rate, raising concerns about economic cooling. This labor market data coincides with a significant drop in WTI oil prices, further influencing energy sector valuations.
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Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its stake in Bank of America, selling over $3.8 billion since mid-July while remaining the largest shareholder. Recent macroeconomic data revealed lower-than-expected job growth and rising unemployment, contributing to market volatility.
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Tesla (TSLA) faced a decline amid challenges related to state EV incentives and mixed sales performance in China, while Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) experienced a decrease despite beating earnings estimates due to concerns over a slowdown in room night growth forecasts.
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NVIDIA facing a Department of Justice investigation and criticism from Elliott Management, while Intel's outlook has worsened due to downgrades and missed earnings. Apple reported mixed results, beating earnings estimates but experiencing a decline in iPhone revenue.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: USD/CNH -0.8%. US 2Y Treasury Bond +0.4%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) -2.2%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) -9.3%. NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) -6.3%. Broadcom Inc (AVGO) -4.3%.
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Home Depot has seen a decrease in its average 12-month price target due to mixed analyst evaluations amid revenue challenges. Similarly, Marriott International has faced downward adjustments in price targets from multiple analysts, reflecting a consensus of a neutral stance on the stock.
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Key contributors to VGT's performance include Nvidia, which fell sharply amid concerns over insider activity following its CEO's stock sale, and Qualcomm, which, despite reporting strong earnings, faced a premarket decline due to potential export license issues with Huawei.
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U.S. Initial Jobless Claims have risen to a near 12-month high, surpassing expectations and reflecting a softening labor market, which may influence future Federal Reserve decisions on benchmark borrowing costs.
