Wall Street Breaks Records, Chipmakers Rally, Tesla Hits 2-Month High As Fed Cut Drives Risk-On Mode: What's Driving Markets Thursday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Wall Street saw record highs as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points. Tesla and NVIDIA led a tech rally, with Tesla hitting a two-month high. The iShares Semiconductor ETF erased September losses, and commodities and cryptocurrencies also rose.

September 19, 2024 | 4:51 pm
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Darden Restaurants soared 9% following strong quarterly earnings and a positive outlook.
Darden's stock surge is directly linked to its positive earnings report and optimistic future guidance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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FactSet Research Systems rose 5% in response to its earnings report.
The stock's increase is due to a favorable reaction to its earnings report, indicating strong financial performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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NVIDIA shares climbed 5%, contributing to a rally in the semiconductor sector following the Fed's rate cut.
NVIDIA's stock price increase is part of a broader semiconductor rally, driven by the Fed's rate cut and positive market sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The Invesco QQQ Trust Series rallied 2.8%, driven by strong performances from tech giants.
The ETF's performance is linked to the tech sector's strong showing, with major tech stocks adding significant market value.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares Semiconductor ETF jumped 4.6%, erasing September losses, as semiconductor stocks rallied.
The ETF's performance reflects the strong rally in semiconductor stocks, driven by the Fed's rate cut and increased investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust rose 1.8% as the S&P 500 hit record highs following the Fed's rate cut.
The ETF's rise is due to the overall market rally, with the S&P 500 setting new records after the Fed's rate cut.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
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Tesla surged nearly 7%, reaching a two-month high, driven by the Fed's rate cut and overall market optimism.
Tesla's significant price increase is attributed to the Fed's rate cut, which has spurred a risk-on sentiment in the market, benefiting high-growth tech stocks like Tesla.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
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The United States Oil Fund spiked over 3% as oil prices rose amid a broader commodities rally.
The increase in oil prices, reflected in the USO's performance, is part of a broader rally in commodities following the Fed's rate cut.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50