S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Hit Record Highs As Dollar, Treasury Yields Weaken, Chipmakers Shine, NYCB Sinks: What's Driving Markets Friday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit record highs, driven by tech stock surges and semiconductor demand. Despite a contraction in the ISM Manufacturing PMI, expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts remain. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) saw significant gains, while Apple (AAPL) was removed from Goldman Sachs' conviction list. New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) shares plummeted due to internal control issues. The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is set for record highs. Major ETFs like SPY, DIA, and QQQ also saw gains, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) outperforming.
March 01, 2024 | 6:30 pm
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Apple Inc. underperformed as Goldman Sachs removed the stock from its conviction list.
Being removed from Goldman Sachs' conviction list could lead to a negative perception among investors, potentially impacting AAPL's short-term stock performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
New York Community Bancorp shares plummeted over 20% after disclosing a material weakness in internal controls related to loan review processes.
The disclosure of a material weakness in internal controls is a significant negative development, likely leading to a loss of investor confidence and a short-term decline in NYCB's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 95
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is up 2% to $2,085/oz, on track for the strongest session since mid-December and set to close at all-time highs.
The significant increase in GLD's price, setting it on track for all-time highs, reflects strong investor interest in gold, likely leading to positive short-term momentum.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
iShares Semiconductor ETF surged 3.7% due to increasing demand for chips, marking its highest level since inception.
The surge in SOXX is directly tied to the increasing demand for semiconductors, particularly in artificial intelligence, indicating a positive short-term outlook.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90