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Key contributors to this performance include Amgen (AMGN), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), IQVIA Holdings (IQV), and Gilead Sciences (GILD), each showing positive returns and contributing to the ETF's overall increase.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: USD/CNH -0.5%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +0.9%. Bitcoin +2.2%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) -3.6%. Apple Inc (AAPL) +1.5%. Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK.B) +0.8%.
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Key holdings have contributed to this performance, with NVIDIA (NVDA) dropping significantly, alongside Microsoft (MSFT), which also saw a decrease but is benefiting from increased customer adoption of its generative AI-based Copilot software.
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Exxon Mobil Corporation is reportedly planning to divest conventional oil assets in the Permian Basin, potentially valued at $1 billion, as it shifts its focus to expanding shale production following its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: US Dollar Index +0.5%. Copper -1.9%. Gold -1.0%. The most significant market event currently is the anticipation surrounding Nvidia's earnings report, which will be released after today's US market close.
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Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP) is under scrutiny due to a federal securities investigation linked to disappointing Q2 2024 financial results and lowered revenue guidance, resulting in a sharp decline in its stock price.
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Amazon (AMZN), dropped significantly and announced a $100 million partnership with NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce for their podcast "New Heights," alongside plans for a subscription model for its Alexa platform.
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Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Ethereum -2.2%. Recent economic data from Germany indicates a contraction in the economy by 0.1% for Q2 of 2024, confirming earlier estimates and highlighting declines in private consumption and capital formation.
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Tesla dropped significantly and raised concerns about potential demand challenges in China with its extended zero-percent financing for the Model Y and Model 3. Amazon also saw a decrease, despite Wells Fargo raising its price target.
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NVIDIA, which dropped significantly, contributing negatively amid expectations of strong earnings and a notable revenue increase. Apple also fell, as it prepares for a major product launch event while addressing AI integration concerns for its iPhone 16.
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Additionally, on Friday, a substantial number of stocks within the Financials sector surpassed their Earnings-Anchored VWAP, with prominent mentions including MS, XLF, SYF, and KRE.
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Resources has received an upgraded price target from Tudor Pickering Holt, now set at $129. Social media discussions reveal subdued activity in the energy sector, with emphasis on critical support levels, particularly the 200-day moving average.
