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(XLF) has dropped significantly today, influenced by an unexpected contraction in U.S. GDP by 0.3% for Q1 2025 and disappointing job growth figures, with only 62,000 jobs added in April.
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Among the ETF's holdings, significant declines were noted for Amazon, Tesla, Starbucks, Home Depot, and Nike, with each contributing negatively to the fund's performance.
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(VGT) has seen a decline of over 2% today, coinciding with an unexpected contraction in the U.S. economy by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, attributed to a surge in imports ahead of new tariffs.
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U.S. Economy Contracts 0.3% in Q1 2025 Amid Rising Imports and Reduced Government Spending, While Canada Shows Modest Growth and Eurozone Surpasses Expectations Despite Mixed National Performances.
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U.S.-China trade uncertainties and key economic data releases heighten investor caution ahead of major tech earnings and central bank policy meetings.
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(IBB) has seen a price movement of -0.3% since Friday. In terms of performance among holdings, significant contributors included MRNA, BIIB, NBIX, BPMC, and INSM, all of which posted negative returns.
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U.S.-China trade uncertainties and key economic data releases heighten investor caution ahead of major tech earnings and central bank policy meetings.
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Market volatility driven by U.S.-China trade tensions and mixed economic indicators, raising concerns over consumer confidence and central bank policies.
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Among XLF's holdings, Fiserv Inc. reported strong year-over-year growth in net income, operating income, and total revenue, although its adjusted revenue fell short of estimates, resulting in a share price decline.
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Among the ETF's holdings, Microsoft saw increased performance following the introduction of enhanced AI capabilities in its Microsoft 365 Copilot app, while Nvidia faced potential shipment limitations for its H20 chips due to U.S. export restrictions.
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Mixed U.S. economic signals and escalating trade tensions contribute to market volatility, with gold and oil prices rising amid investor caution.
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Major financial stocks contributing to this performance include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Visa, Wells Fargo, and Mastercard, all showing notable increases.
