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In today’s news, Nvidia rose 1.5% despite earlier losses after the U.S. Department of Justice subpoenaed the chipmaker in an antitrust investigation. This reversal came after a 9% drop on Tuesday alongside other semiconductor stocks. It’s important to keep an eye on how this investigation unfolds and its potential impact on Nvidia’s stock performance.
As of 15:32 GMT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading at 40991.49, up 54.56 points or 0.13%. The S&P 500 Index stands at 5526.28, down 2.65 points or 0.05%, while the Nasdaq-100 Index is at 17120.87, down 15.43 points or 0.09%.
In economic news, U.S. job openings for July came in at 7.7 million, below economists’ expectations of 8.1 million. This drop, particularly in the health care and government sectors, raises concerns about labor market softness and its potential impact on Federal Reserve policy decisions. Additionally, the U.S. trade deficit widened to $78.8 billion, the largest in over two years, with the deficit with China expanding significantly to $27.2 billion in July.
The energy sector is feeling the pressure as U.S. crude oil prices fell below $70 per barrel to a nine-month low. Uncertainty over demand growth and speculation about OPEC+ delaying production increases have contributed to the nearly 1% decline. Until OPEC+ clarifies its strategy, bearish sentiment may dominate the energy market.
Retail stocks are experiencing mixed performance amid earnings reports, with some companies exceeding expectations while others are falling short. As we navigate these fluctuations, it’s essential to stay informed and adapt our investment strategies accordingly.
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