Stocks Fall As Dollar, Treasury Yields Jump On Upbeat Manufacturing Data, VIX Rallies: What's Driving Markets Monday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Stocks fell as the dollar and Treasury yields rose following upbeat manufacturing data, indicating concerns over delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts. The ISM Manufacturing PMI for March exceeded expectations, leading to a rise in the U.S. dollar index and Treasury yields. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) dropped over 2%, and the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) surged by 8%. Commodities remained resilient, with gold, copper, and oil prices rallying. Bitcoin dropped below $69,000. Major indices and ETFs like SPY, DIA, and QQQ showed mixed performance. Sector-wise, XLE outperformed while XLRE lagged. Notable stock movements included a significant rise in Micron Technology (MU) and gains in Chinese stocks like BIDU, PDD, NIO, and BABA. Crypto-related stocks MARA and RIOT fell, while casino stocks WYNN and LVS rose.
April 01, 2024 | 5:48 pm
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Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. fell more than 4% amid a nearly 4% loss in Bitcoin, reflecting the stock's sensitivity to cryptocurrency market movements.
MARA's stock price is closely tied to the performance of Bitcoin, leading to a decline as the cryptocurrency fell.
CONFIDENCE 88
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF dropped over 2% as Treasury yields rose, reducing the attractiveness of long-term bonds.
The rise in Treasury yields directly impacts the value of long-term bonds, leading to a decrease in TLT's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
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Baidu Inc. rose by 2.7% following stronger-than-expected Chinese manufacturing PMI data, indicating positive investor sentiment towards the company.
Positive manufacturing data from China boosts investor confidence in Chinese stocks, including BIDU.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Micron Technology Inc. saw a nearly 7% rise after Bank of America raised its price target to $140, marking the strongest performance among S&P 500 stocks.
The upgrade in price target by a major bank signals strong confidence in MU's future performance, likely attracting more investors.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 95
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Wynn Resorts Ltd. saw a 5.5% increase, possibly benefiting from positive sentiment in the market or specific company-related news not detailed in the article.
The article does not specify the reason for WYNN's rise, suggesting it may be due to broader market sentiment or undisclosed company news.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70