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💻 Tech Sector Slips; VNET Pops on Raised Guidance, Palantir Drops on Rebalancing Pressure | Tech Sector Insights

Tech stocks edged lower in step with the broader market, as the S&P 500 dipped modestly. A finalized U.S.-China agreement on rare earth shipments offered a potential long-term tailwind for the sector. Microsoft, Broadcom, and Marvell contributed to the day’s weakness.

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Friday, June 27

VGT [-0.4%]
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has experienced a decline of 0.4% since the previous close. This movement coincides with a broader market sentiment, as the S&P 500 Index has also decreased slightly. In macroeconomic news, the U.S. and China have finalized a trade agreement regarding rare earth shipments, which may positively influence the technology sector. Additionally, President Trump's recent criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has led to heightened expectations for interest rate cuts, a factor that typically benefits growth-oriented companies like those in VGT's portfolio. Among VGT's holdings, notable contributors to the performance include Microsoft, Broadcom, and Marvell Technology, all of which have seen declines today.

🏦 XLF Up Amid U.S.–China Trade Deal and AI Policy Signals, Coinbase Slides After Insider Selling | Financials Sector Insight

XLF posted modest gains Friday, supported by macroeconomic tailwinds including a finalized U.S.–China trade agreement on rare earth shipments and new executive actions to accelerate U.S. AI development. Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Blackstone, and BlackRock contributed positively to XLF.

💊 Biotech Sector Dips as Sarepta Suspends ELEVIDYS Trials; Gilead Rises After Supreme Court HIV Drug Ruling | Biotech Sector Insights

IBB edged lower amid sector-wide pressure following Sarepta Therapeutics' suspension of ELEVIDYS gene therapy trials due to two fatal adverse events. Notable holdings including AMGN, MRNA, also registered losses, offset slightly by Gilead's gains on favorable policy developments.

🛒 Consumer Discretionary Gains as Market Hits New Highs; Nike Leads on Earnings Beat | Retail Sector Insights

Consumer Discretionary advanced alongside new highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. A U.S.-China trade agreement improved sentiment, while Nike’s post-earnings rally provided a major lift to XLY. Amazon and McDonald’s also contributed to sector strength amid broader rotation beyond tech.

U.S. Income and Spending Decline Sharply; France Inflation Ticks Up as ECB Weighs Next Steps, Nike Jumps on Earnings Beat | MarketReader Minute

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