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Market Rebound: Tech Stocks Lead the Charge
Yesterday, the U.S. stock market staged a remarkable recovery, with major indices rebounding from their lows. The S&P 500 surged 1.07%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.31%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.17%. This turnaround was largely driven by a late-day surge in technology stocks.
Nvidia's Blackwell Chip Boosts Confidence
Nvidia's shares saw a significant fluctuation, ultimately closing with an 8% increase. CEO Jensen Huang's comments at the Communacopia conference alleviated concerns about potential slowdowns or production issues with the crucial Blackwell chip. This news boosted investor confidence, contributing to the tech sector's 3.25% rise within the S&P 500. Nvidia has recorded a staggering 136% increase thus far in 2024, despite being 17% below its peak from June 20.
Sector Insights
The recent increase in bond yields has led to a shift in investor sentiment. Sectors sensitive to interest rates, such as real estate, utilities, and financials, have performed well over the past three months. Real estate has risen by 18%, utilities by 10%, and financials by 8.6%. Conversely, energy and communication services have underperformed, down 6% and 5%, respectively.
Insurance Sector Analysis
The insurance sector has shown strength over the past three months, with Progressive rising about 20%, Aon increasing by 17.4%, Hanover Insurance up 15.4%, Arthur J. Gallagher gaining 15%, and Hartford Financial climbing 14.7%. However, concerns about a potential election victory for Vice President Kamala Harris have led to investor apprehension, as it may increase litigation and reduce protections for businesses.
Cocoa Market Update
Cocoa prices surged by over 6%, marking a 12% rise over the week. Discussions between regulators in Ghana and Ivory Coast and cocoa farmers about raising prices paid to farmers are ongoing. Hershey’s shares fell more than 2% on Wednesday.
Boeing Developments
Boeing's stock remains 40% below its peak from December 21 and has dropped 7% in September. The company is currently awaiting the outcome of a contract agreement vote by 33,000 union members.
Solar Sector Movements
The solar sector experienced significant activity, with First Solar rising by 15%. The stock remains 22% shy of its June high. Investors are optimistic that Vice President Harris's strong debate performance has positioned her favorably for the election, creating a positive sentiment for green energy, including solar. Canadian Solar shares increased by about 12%, while Sunrun climbed 11.3%, and SolarEdge saw an 8.5% rise.
Upcoming Earnings
Kroger is set to report its earnings before the market opens, while Adobe is also in the earnings spotlight.
Original Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/11/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
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