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The big stock story of the day revolves around Nvidia, a semiconductor company that saw its shares soar by 8% after CEO Jensen Huang delivered an optimistic outlook on the company’s key Blackwell chip. Despite being 17% off its June 20 high, Nvidia has seen a remarkable 136% increase in 2024.
The S&P tech sector also performed well on Wednesday, rising by 3.25% and coming within 8% of its 52-week high. CNBC’s Mike Santoli highlighted the impact of rising bond yields on the market, with the S&P 500 staging a 154-point turnaround from its morning low to the high of the day.
In the insurance sector, companies like Progressive, Aon, and Hanover Insurance have seen significant gains in the last three months. However, concerns around potential changes in litigation and industry consolidation loom large, impacting stocks like Travelers and Hartford Financial.
Moving on to commodities, cocoa prices surged by more than 6% on news of potential rate increases for farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast. This development led to a 2% decline in Hershey’s stock on Wednesday.
And in the renewable energy sector, solar stocks experienced a substantial uptick, with companies like First Solar and Canadian Solar posting double-digit gains. Investor optimism around green energy following Vice President Kamala Harris’s debate performance fueled the sector’s growth.
Looking ahead, Kroger is set to report earnings before the bell on Thursday. The supermarket operator, which has been flat since its last report, faces challenges with the proposed merger with Albertsons. CEO Rodney McMullen believes the merger would benefit consumers, but the Federal Trade Commission is contesting the deal on the grounds of decreased competition.
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