Bulls Stampede On Fed's Dovish Signal, Nasdaq 100 Hits New Record High, DOJ Sues Apple: What's Driving Markets Thursday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Following the Federal Reserve's dovish signal, major US stock indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, hit new record highs. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) also saw gains. Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares dropped due to an antitrust lawsuit. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) all rose. Micron Technology (MU) surged after earnings, while Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) benefited from a bullish analyst note. Other notable stock movements were linked to earnings reports.
March 21, 2024 | 5:00 pm
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Apple Inc. shares fell over 3% due to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the DOJ and state attorneys, alleging monopolistic control in the smartphone market.
The antitrust lawsuit directly targets Apple's core business practices, likely causing investor concern over potential regulatory challenges and financial implications.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
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Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) shares rose 9% following a bullish note from Goldman Sachs.
The increase in Broadcom's stock price is a direct result of positive analyst coverage, which tends to influence investor sentiment and stock performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) rose by 0.9%, reflecting positive sentiment towards small caps following the Fed's dovish signal.
The rise in IWM indicates increased investor confidence in small-cap stocks, likely due to the perceived lower risk environment following the Fed's policy meeting.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) surged nearly 16% following a positive earnings announcement.
Micron's significant stock price increase is directly attributed to its earnings report, indicating strong financial performance and positive investor response.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80