Tech Stocks Surge But S&P 500 Faces Second Weekly Decline, Amazon Rallies, Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000: What's Driving Markets Friday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Tech stocks surged on Friday, led by Amazon's strong earnings, but the S&P 500 is set for a second weekly decline. Amazon shares rose over 6%, boosting the tech sector. The Nasdaq 100 outperformed the S&P 500. Economic data showed weak job growth, but the unemployment rate remained steady. Major ETFs like SPY, DIA, and QQQ saw gains, while XLY outperformed and XLU lagged. Notable stock movers included Apple, Intel, and Atlassian.

November 01, 2024 | 6:01 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Apple's stock fell 1.6% despite analysts highlighting strong iPhone demand and opportunities in Apple Intelligence.
Despite positive analyst commentary on iPhone demand and new opportunities, Apple's stock declined, possibly due to broader market trends or profit-taking.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund fell 1.4%, lagging behind other sectors.
The XLU ETF's decline suggests weaker investor sentiment in the utilities sector, leading to its underperformance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust rose 0.9% despite the S&P 500 facing a second weekly decline.
The SPY ETF saw gains despite the broader S&P 500 index facing a weekly decline, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Amazon's strong earnings report led to a 6% surge in its stock price, boosting investor confidence in the tech sector.
Amazon's earnings exceeded expectations, leading to a significant increase in its stock price. This positive performance helped ease concerns over tech earnings, contributing to a sector-wide rebound.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Intel's stock rose over 6% following positive earnings, indicating strong investor sentiment.
Intel's positive earnings report led to a significant increase in its stock price, suggesting strong investor confidence in the company's performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Invesco QQQ Trust Series rose 1.2%, outperforming the S&P 500, driven by tech sector strength.
The QQQ ETF's performance was bolstered by strong gains in the tech sector, leading to its outperformance compared to the S&P 500.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Atlassian's stock surged 20% after a strong earnings report, highlighting robust business performance.
Atlassian's strong earnings report resulted in a 20% increase in its stock price, indicating strong business performance and investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 2%, outperforming other sectors.
The XLY ETF's strong performance indicates investor confidence in consumer discretionary stocks, leading to its outperformance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 65