Magnificent 7 Stocks Propel S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 To Record Highs As Jobs Data Fuels Rate Cut Bets; Gold Miners Rally: What's Driving Markets Friday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices reached record highs, driven by the Magnificent Seven stocks. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) saw a significant weekly gain. Gold miners rallied, with the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) showing strong performance. The labor market data led to increased expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Major indices and ETFs showed mixed performance, with notable movements in tech and airline stocks.
July 05, 2024 | 5:45 pm
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) rocketed 4.8%, driven by strong performance in the tech sector.
AMD's significant gain is attributed to the overall strength in the tech sector, suggesting continued short-term upside potential.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) surged nearly 7% over the last two sessions, marking its strongest two-day performance since early March.
Rising gold prices and strong performance in gold mining stocks are driving the ETF's gains, suggesting continued short-term strength.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) increased by 1.4% on Friday, marking a 7.7% weekly gain, the strongest since inception.
The ETF's strong weekly performance indicates positive investor sentiment towards the Magnificent Seven stocks, likely driving further short-term gains.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Meta Platforms Inc. (META) rallied 4.3%, marking the strongest daily performance since early February.
Strong performance in tech stocks, particularly within the Magnificent Seven, is driving gains for META, indicating positive short-term momentum.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.9% higher, driven by gains in tech stocks.
The ETF's gain is driven by strong performance in tech stocks, suggesting continued short-term upside potential.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was 0.4% higher, reflecting the overall market's positive performance.
The ETF's gain aligns with the broader market's positive movement, indicating a stable short-term outlook.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) outperformed, up by 1.4%.
The ETF's outperformance indicates strong investor interest in the communication services sector, suggesting positive short-term momentum.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) was flat, showing stability amid mixed market performance.
The ETF's flat performance suggests stability in blue-chip stocks, indicating a neutral short-term outlook.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (SAVE) dropped 6.9% following downgrades due to weakening fare trends.
Downgrades and weakening fare trends are negatively impacting SAVE, likely leading to further short-term declines.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) lagged, falling 1.7%.
The ETF's decline reflects weakness in the energy sector, indicating potential short-term downside.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50