S&P 500 drops 1.5% and Nasdaq 100 falls 1.8% on weak data and tariffs
Markets start August in the red as job growth slows and Trump announces new tariffs. Amazon disappoints with earnings.
Weekly Bulletin - World
Market dive fears rise as volatility and hedging costs spike
Economic uncertainty and tariffs raise protection costs and increase options market volatility.
US futures drop after tariffs; Apple shines, Amazon disappoints
Trump’s new import tariffs weigh on markets; contrasting results from Apple and Amazon grab attention.
Wall Street truce with Washington ends amid weak data and tariffs
Markets increase pressure on the Fed for rate cuts after signs of economic slowdown and rising tensions with government.
Big Tech earnings provide relief amid market volatility
Technology companies show resilience with revenue growth surpassing broader market trends.
VIX index climbs above 21, showing rising market stress
Volatility index jumps as concerns over economy and US tariffs grow.
Tech giants face growth doubts around AI and new technologies
Investors question the sustainability of AI-related revenue and innovation-driven performance.
Volatility and tariffs broadly impact energy, finance, and tech
Investors reduce exposure to higher-risk sectors amid market turbulence.
Strong dollar pressures global markets; euro trades at $1.14
US currency posts strong monthly performance, influencing global exchange rates.
Investors monitor tariffs, labor market, and Fed response
Global outlook remains uncertain with focus on US monetary policy and economic indicators.
Top Gainers
- Palantir Technologies (PLTR): Significant increase of 109.4%, driven by progress in government contracts and growing adoption of its enterprise data analytics solutions.
- GE Vernova (GEV): Grew 100.7%, supported by strong performance in the renewable energy sector and positive internal restructuring.
- Super Micro Computer (SMCI): Rose 93.5%, boosted by rising demand for servers and cloud computing solutions.
- NRG Energy (NRG): Increased 85.3%, driven by expansion in clean energy generation and stable supply contracts.
- Seagate Technology (STX): Up 81.9%, fueled by growing demand for data storage, especially in data centers.
Top Losers
- Centene (CNC): Dropped 57.0%, impacted by regulatory pressures and tight margins in the healthcare sector.
- Enphase Energy (ENPH): Fell 52.9%, reflecting supply chain challenges and increased competition in the solar energy market.
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH): Decreased 50.7%, amid concerns over regulatory reviews and rising medical costs.
- Deckers Outdoor (DECK): Dropped 47.7%, affected by global sales declines and logistical and production challenges.
- Lululemon Athletica (LULU): Declined 47.6%, due to slowing consumer demand and inflationary pressure on operational costs.
