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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.
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Biotech stocks declined today as broader market weakness and a drop in U.S. retail sales added pressure to an already cautious sector tone. Gilead fell after the FDA placed a clinical hold on its HIV trials, while analysts trimmed outlooks on Vertex.
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Escalating Israel-Iran conflict drives oil prices up as U.S. retail sales decline and central banks signal cautious monetary policy ahead of Fed announcements.
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Biotech remains in the spotlight; Incyte posted early gains on a “Buy” upgrade and new mutCALR therapy data, while Sarepta’s steep drop offset sector momentum. IBB closed unchanged despite broader small-cap strength via the Russell 2000.
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The energy sector is trailing broader markets despite heightened geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices. Notably, $199M in single-day inflows signals investor interest remains strong.
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Consumer Discretionary sector is gaining alongside broader market strength. Amazon, Tesla, and Nike are pulling the sector higher despite rising geopolitical tensions and oil price concerns that could weigh on future consumer spending.
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The Financial sector is advancing alongside broader market strength. Despite rising geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran, investor sentiment remains supported by sector-wide gains and anticipation of regulatory progress. Coinbase leads the sector following EU approval momentum.
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The tech sector is trending higher ahead of the close, showing resilience amid escalating geopolitical risks between Israel and Iran. Strong expectations for a steady Fed rate decision and AMD’s AI-driven breakout are supporting gains.
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Geopolitical tensions impact market sentiment as oil prices fluctuate, while China's mixed economic data and upcoming central bank meetings signal potential shifts in global monetary policy.
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The top contributors to the ETF's performance include Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, all of which have posted notable declines.
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Among VGT's holdings, Nvidia reported a substantial revenue shortfall for Q1 2025 due to U.S. export controls on AI chip sales to China, while Microsoft faced service disruptions but has since recovered.
