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Charles Schwab, a financial services behemoth, saw its stock slide over 10% following its second quarter results. While the firm reported adjusted earnings slightly above estimates, it fell short on net interest margin. On the other hand, Bank of America experienced a more positive reaction, with its stock popping over 5% after reporting better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter.
In the online dating realm, Match Group saw its stock rise about 7.5% after activist investor Starboard Value urged the company to improve margins and profitability or go private. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth’s stock soared 6.5% after the health insurance giant posted second quarter results that exceeded expectations.
Semiconductor stocks experienced some turbulence as investors trimmed their holdings of select high-flyers like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices. However, State Street saw its stock spike about 7.5% after reporting an earnings beat for the second quarter.
In other news, homebuilder stocks surged as investors speculated on a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) jumped about 6%, with companies like Dream Finders Homes and Toll Brothers posting significant gains.
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