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💻 VGT Rises on U.S.-Japan Trade Deal; TE Connectivity and AI Optimism Drive Gains; TXN Sinks | Tech Sector Insights

(VGT) climbed 0.6% today, lifted by strong earnings from TE Connectivity and AI-driven optimism at Salesforce. NVIDIA and AMD also contributed to VGT’s advance, while the broader market gained on renewed global sentiment.

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Wednesday, July 23

VGT [+0.6%]
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has seen a daily increase of 0.6%, coinciding with broader market gains. A recent trade agreement between the United States and Japan, which reduces tariffs on Japanese goods, is expected to enhance growth prospects for technology stocks, including those in VGT’s portfolio. Significant investments from Japan into the U.S., totaling $550 billion, further support this outlook. Among VGT's holdings, notable contributors include NVIDIA, AMD, and TE Connectivity, the latter reporting strong fiscal results that surpassed earnings estimates. TE Connectivity's growth was driven by its Industrial segment and AI-related applications, while Salesforce Inc. anticipates substantial growth through its focus on artificial intelligence. Additionally, the Dow Jones Index has increased, reflecting positive market sentiment that aligns with VGT's performance today.

⚡️Energy Stocks Slide as Oil Inventories Spike and Geopolitical Risks Rise | Energy Sector Insights

(XLE) dropped 2.0% on Wednesday, pressured by a surprise 7.7 million barrel rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed geopolitical concerns. Energy heavyweights Chevron (CVX), ExxonMobil (XOM), and Schlumberger (SLB) led the decline.

💊 IBB Falls as Fed Holds Rates, Sector Reacts to Leadership Shakeup and Earnings Miss | Biotech Sector Insights

(IBB) declined 0.6% as markets absorbed the Fed’s steady rate stance and Q2 GDP growth of 3%. The removal of Vinay Prasad from the FDA was seen as a sector-positive move, though broader market weakness—evident in the Russell 2000’s drop—also weighed on IBB.

🏦 XLF Dips as Fed Holds Rates and Financial Stocks Slide; HSBC Falls After Profit Drops and Revenue Misses Estimates | Financials Sector Insight

Financials edged lower with XLF down 0.5%, tracking the Dow’s 0.53% decline. Despite strong Q2 GDP growth (3%) and July job gains, the Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%. Visa, Mastercard, and Blackstone all fell, even as Visa announced new Google Pay integrations.

🛒 XLY Falls 1% as Fed Holds Rates & New Tariffs Hit Sentiment | Retail Sector Insights

(XLY) declined 1.0% after the Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% amid 3% Q2 GDP growth and rising inflation. President Trump's new tariffs on India added pressure, dragging down Tesla and Nike. Despite strong earnings, Garmin also fell, echoing a broader S\&P 500 dip of 0.35%.

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⚡️Energy Stocks Slide as Oil Inventories Spike and Geopolitical Risks Rise | Energy Sector Insights

💊 IBB Falls as Fed Holds Rates, Sector Reacts to Leadership Shakeup and Earnings Miss | Biotech Sector Insights

🏦 XLF Dips as Fed Holds Rates and Financial Stocks Slide; HSBC Falls After Profit Drops and Revenue Misses Estimates | Financials Sector Insight

🛒 XLY Falls 1% as Fed Holds Rates & New Tariffs Hit Sentiment | Retail Sector Insights