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The biotech sector edged lower despite upbeat sentiment following a reported Type 1 diabetes breakthrough from Vertex. IBB was weighed down by weakness in Gilead, Biogen, and Sarepta, the latter facing continued fallout from its halted gene therapy trial.
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Consumer Discretionary outperformed broader markets, supported by strong gains in Tesla, Nike, and Home Depot. The rally came despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, as investors responded positively to stronger-than-expected existing home sales data.
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The tech sector advanced despite increased geopolitical risk following U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East. Microsoft gained on the launch of a new on-device language model, while Apple’s AI M&A talks and Arista share sales drew attention. Marvell was a notable laggard following a new debt offering.
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The financial sector edged higher despite geopolitical tensions following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. XLF benefited from strength in major banks including JPMorgan, Visa, and Goldman Sachs. Social sentiment remains cautious as relative underperformance draws attention.
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Geopolitical tensions rise as U.S. airstrikes on Iran threaten oil supply stability, while Germany's Services PMI unexpectedly improves and the U.S. Dollar strengthens amid safe-haven demand.
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Geopolitical tensions and weak economic indicators create uncertainty in financial markets as Trump considers military intervention, while U.S. futures show mixed performance and Canadian retail sales decline sharply.
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The tech sector slipped slightly as global markets responded to escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. The Fed’s steady rate stance aligned with expectations but did little to lift sector sentiment.
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The financial sector saw modest gains as the Fed held interest rates steady, reflecting a cautious economic outlook. JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America led sector strength.
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Geopolitical tensions and softening labor market trends drive oil prices up, while the Fed holds rates steady amid easing inflation signals.
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The tech sector moved lower in line with the broader market, with Apple, NVIDIA, Adobe, and Broadcom all contributing to downside pressure. The sector was further weighed by a sharp selloff in First Solar amid concern over proposed changes to clean energy tax incentives.
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XLY lagged the market today following a 0.9% drop in U.S. retail sales — the steepest monthly decline in four months. Tesla, Nike, and Home Depot led the pullback, with sentiment further pressured by social chatter.
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The energy sector rose sharply today, supported by rising oil prices amid intensifying military exchanges between Israel and Iran. Brent crude extended gains, and ETF flows hit their highest since October 2023, according to BofA. Top performers within XLE included Exxon, Chevron, and Valero.
