Tech Stocks Waver Ahead Of Fed Meeting, Energy Rallies, Bitcoin Plummets Below $65,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Wall Street had a mixed performance with the S&P 500 up 0.4%, tech stocks slightly down, and energy stocks rallying. The U.S. dollar strengthened, and Bitcoin plummeted below $65,000. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Invesco QQQ Trust showed varied movements. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund was the top performer, while Communication Services Sector SPDR Fund lagged. Stocks like AMD, TME, JWN, IP, and CAR had notable movements due to various factors.

March 19, 2024 | 5:15 pm
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. fell over 5% after Goldman Sachs analysts indicated headwinds from Nvidia's latest chip.
AMD's significant drop was driven by analyst concerns over competition from Nvidia, impacting its short-term outlook.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Invesco QQQ Trust slightly down by 0.1% to $438.11, impacted by the slight decline in tech stocks.
The QQQ ETF, tracking the Nasdaq 100, slightly declined, mirroring the minor setback in tech stocks.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Communication Services Sector SPDR Fund down 0.4%, lagging behind as the sector faced headwinds.
The XLC ETF's decline reflects the challenges faced by the communication services sector, making it the day's laggard.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Avis Budget Group Inc. rose 5% after BofA Securities initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $170.
CAR's stock increase was influenced by a bullish analyst rating and price target from BofA Securities, boosting investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% to $390.33, benefiting from the positive performance of blue-chip stocks.
The DIA ETF, which mirrors the Dow Jones Industrial Average, increased, reflecting the strength in blue-chip stocks.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
International Paper Co rose 10% after announcing Andrew Silvernail as its new CEO, signaling positive market reception.
IP's stock jump reflects the market's positive response to the announcement of a new CEO, indicating confidence in leadership.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nordstrom Inc. soared over 10% following reports of the company exploring options to go private.
JWN's significant rise was fueled by investor optimism over reports of the company's potential move to go private.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust rose 0.3% to $514.23, reflecting the overall positive movement of the S&P 500.
The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, gained as the index itself rose, indicating positive investor sentiment ahead of the Fed meeting.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tencent Music Entertainment Group surged over 6% despite weak earnings, buoyed by growth in paid users and revenue in its online music service.
TME's stock rose significantly, driven by positive user growth and revenue figures, overshadowing its weak earnings report.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund up 1%, leading as the top performer for the day, driven by a 0.5% increase in oil prices.
The XLE ETF's performance was buoyed by the rise in oil prices, indicating strong momentum for energy stocks.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90