🏦 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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Wednesday, July 17

XLF [+0.2%]
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) experienced a -0.7% change since the previous close, coinciding with broader market trends that saw XLF hitting lows with a -0.5% decrease 35 minutes ago. Among its holdings, top contributors like 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. The S&P 500 Index decreased significantly by -1.20%, further contextualizing XLF's movement due to their historically strong correlation.