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In the spotlight is industrial giant 3M Company, which saw a remarkable surge of over 15%, marking its best day since at least 1972. This impressive performance propelled the industrials sector, which recorded a 1.8% gain for the day.
Despite recent challenges, the technology sector showed signs of life with a 0.9% daily increase. However, it remains down 3.5% for the week, showcasing the ongoing rotation away from growth stocks.
On a positive note, the health care sector emerged as a bright spot, posting gains both daily (1.16%) and weekly (0.77%). The sector’s resilience underscores investor caution amid market volatility.
Investors closely monitored the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, a key inflation metric. The headline PCE rose 0.1% monthly and 2.5% annually, aligning with economists’ expectations. This data provided some relief, contributing to the market’s positive sentiment.
In terms of weekly sector shifts, the communication services sector faced significant headwinds, on track for its worst week since October 2023 with a 4.63% decline. Tech giants Alphabet and Meta Platforms were notable laggards. On the other hand, utilities joined health care as the only S&P 500 sectors in positive territory for the week, emphasizing a shift towards defensive positioning.
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