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Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, raising Treasury yields and borrowing costs amid concerns over fiscal deficits; mixed signals from China's economy and rising Eurozone inflation complicate global market outlook.
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Among VGT's holdings, Apple Inc. has faced scrutiny over a potential partnership with Alibaba Group, raising national security concerns. Former President Donald Trump criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding manufacturing shifts to India.
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Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, raising Treasury yields and borrowing costs amid concerns over fiscal deficits; mixed signals from China's economy and rising Eurozone inflation complicate global market outlook.
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Mixed U.S. economic signals, rising European stock markets amid easing trade tensions, and Japan's GDP contraction raise concerns over global growth prospects.
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Among the fund's holdings, JPM, Visa, Mastercard, Chubb, and Bank of America emerged as top contributors to performance, with notable returns.
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Among XLY's holdings, major contributors to the ETF's performance include Amazon, Tesla, Nike, TJX, and Lululemon, all of which experienced notable declines. Additionally, macroeconomic factors have influenced XLY, with US Retail Sales rising modestly in April.
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(XLE) has seen a notable decline of 1.1% today. This movement coincides with a significant drop in oil prices, as (WTI) crude fell approximately 4% amid concerns over a potential global supply glut and reports of Iran's readiness to sign a nuclear deal if sanctions are lifted.
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Mixed economic data raises inflation concerns in the U.S. while Europe sees industrial production surge, impacting global markets ahead of key retail sales and Fed comments.
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The trade development could benefit the healthcare sector, which IBB is heavily invested in, the ETF's performance is still negative. Among its holdings, notable contributors to the decline include AMGN, VRTX, MRNA, GILD, and MTD, all posting losses.
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Within the ETF's holdings, Nvidia saw a notable stock surge following a chip supply deal with an AI startup and favorable remarks from President Trump. Microsoft reached a 21-week high amid job cuts and a new partnership in conversational AI.
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Among the ETF's holdings, Tesla was a notable contributor with a substantial return, followed by Chipotle Mexican Grill, Royal Caribbean, Lululemon Athletica, and Home Depot, all of which also contributed positively to the fund's performance.
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U.S.-China trade agreement boosts market sentiment and investor confidence, while cooling inflation signals potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
