Trending Sectors | Tech and Financials Shine, AI and Crypto Surge, EVs Mixed; Oil Gains, Gold Slumps

【Major U.S. Stock Indices】

The U.S. stock market showed strong performance, with the S&P 500 rising 1.23% to close at 5,782.76 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.02% to 42,221.88 points, while the Nasdaq rose 1.43% to 18,439.17 points. Market sentiment was positively influenced by the U.S. election results, leading to heightened investor optimism and recent highs for major indices.

【Performance of Leading Tech】

Among the seven leading tech giants, Microsoft rose 2.10%, spurred by its announcement to provide Azure OpenAI data regions in the U.S. and EU. Apple slightly fell by 0.34% due to market doubts about the future of its MagSafe interface. Amazon increased by 3.81% despite a large stock sale by one of its directors, with analysts maintaining a buy rating. Google rose 3.99%, benefiting from market sentiment following Trump’s election victory. Meta saw a slight decrease of 0.07%, despite strong performance on Wells Fargo's growth list. Tesla surged by 14.58%, with market expectations that Trump’s new policies will benefit its autonomous driving business. Additionally, Nvidia climbed 4.07%, achieving a four-day rise and reaching a market value of $3.57 trillion, continuing to lead in the AI sector.

【AI and Chip Sector】

The AI sector performed notably well, especially driven by Nvidia's strong performance. Qualcomm shares surged 7.56% due to better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. Despite Arm Holdings reporting strong earnings, its stock declined, possibly due to cautious future guidance. In the chip manufacturing sector, Intel rose 7.48%, positively reacting to the semiconductor industry's outlook post-Trump victory. ASML fell 2.22% due to concerns about its sales prospects in the Chinese market.

【Electric Vehicle and Traditional Auto Sector】

The electric vehicle sector showed mixed performance, with Tesla's stock soaring 14.58% due to positive expectations for its autonomous driving technology. In contrast, Chinese EV stocks generally declined, with Li Auto, NIO, and XPeng falling 3.25%, 5.30%, and 3.98%, respectively. Among traditional automakers, Ford increased by 5.66% and General Motors by 2.51%, benefiting from optimistic expectations for auto tariff policies under Trump’s administration.

【Oil and Gold Sector】

The oil sector saw overall gains, with ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum rising 1.67% and 1.96%, respectively, as the market expected the Trump administration to ease regulations on the energy sector. Conversely, the gold sector generally declined, with LBMA gold prices down 3.03% and Barrick Gold falling 2.49%, as a stronger dollar pressured gold prices.

【Cryptocurrency and Meme Stocks】

The cryptocurrency sector surged significantly, with Coinbase Global soaring 31.07% and Riot Platforms up 26.13%, driven by Bitcoin reaching an all-time high. Among meme stocks, AMC Theatres rose 4.33%, and GameStop edged up 0.48%, amid positive market sentiment.

【Banking and Retail Sector】

The financial sector surged, with JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo gaining 11.54%, 8.43%, and 13.20%, respectively, as the market anticipated relaxed financial regulations under Trump. The retail sector showed mixed results, with Walmart slightly down by 0.29% while Costco rose by 1.02%.

【Market Summary and Recommendations】

Overall, the market was buoyed by the U.S. election results, with major indices and several sectors experiencing significant gains. Investors may focus on the tech and financial sectors, as these areas could benefit from new government policies. Meanwhile, caution is advised regarding short-term volatility in gold and Chinese stocks. It is recommended for investors to maintain a diversified portfolio to seek stable returns amid market fluctuations.