Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Advance While Crude Hits $80 Again - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
On June 18th, U.S. stock markets closed in green with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs, driven by Nvidia's surge. Nvidia overtook Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company. U.S. retail sales rose 0.1% in May, missing expectations, while industrial production increased by 0.9%. Most S&P 500 sectors closed higher, led by industrials, tech, and financials. Asian markets showed mixed results, while European markets advanced. Crude oil hit $80 again.
June 20, 2024 | 11:36 am
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POSITIVE IMPACT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.15%, closing at 38,834.86.
The slight increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average indicates a positive short-term outlook for DIA.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nvidia surged, overtaking Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company with a market cap of $3.22 trillion.
Nvidia's significant surge and its new status as the world's most valuable company are likely to positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 100
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.02%, finishing the session at 17,860.43.
The slight gain in the Nasdaq Composite suggests a positive short-term outlook for QQQ.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The S&P 500 rose 0.25%, ending the day at 5,487.03, driven by gains in industrials, tech, and financials sectors.
The overall positive performance of the S&P 500, driven by key sectors, suggests a likely short-term positive impact on SPY.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Microsoft was overtaken by Nvidia as the world's most valuable company.
Being overtaken by Nvidia may have a short-term negative impact on Microsoft's stock price due to perceived competitive disadvantage.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100