Trending Sectors | Tech Hesitates, Energy Surges, Retail & Banking Rally Amid Policy Uncertainty

【Major U.S. Stock Indices】

On Monday, all three major U.S. stock indices fell. The S&P 500 index dropped 2.36% to 5,158.20 points; the Dow Jones index declined by 2.48% to 38,170.41 points; and the Nasdaq index decreased by 2.55% to 15,870.90 points. Overall market sentiment was low, mainly due to Trump continuing to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to lower interest rates, increasing uncertainty regarding Fed policy.

【Performance of Leading Tech】

On Monday, the leading tech giants generally saw declines. Microsoft fell by 1.03%, Apple rose by 1.39%, NVIDIA dropped by 2.87%, Amazon declined by 0.99%, Google A decreased by 1.42%, Meta fell by 0.17%, and Tesla slipped by 0.07%. Amazon and Microsoft were both impacted by reports of slowing data center expansion, reflecting caution towards AI investments, while Apple experienced a minor adjustment due to iCloud email login issues. Tesla delayed new model plans, causing its stock to drop for two consecutive days, indicating investor unease about its strategy.

【AI and Chip Sector】

In the AI sector, NVIDIA's stock continued to drop, leading declines among related concept stocks, indicating investor caution. Chip manufacturers like TSMC and Intel showed mixed performance, while chip equipment and material stocks like ASML and Applied Materials also performed poorly. India's plans to bolster its chip industry may pose future competitive pressure, but the short-term market remains in a wait-and-see state.

【EVs and Traditional Automakers】

In the electric vehicle sector, Tesla experienced a slight decline, while domestic new forces such as Li Auto and NIO remained stable. In contrast, traditional automakers like Toyota, General Motors, and Ford performed better, reflecting a renewed market confidence in traditional vehicles.

【Oil and Energy Sector】

Oil stocks generally rose on Monday, with ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, and Chevron showing strong performance, mainly benefiting from expectations of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations. Fluctuations in oil prices may continue to influence the energy sector's performance.

【Cryptocurrency and Digital Currency】

Digital currency concept stocks broadly rose on Monday, with Coinbase, Microstrategy, and Riot Platforms all performing well. Bitcoin price fluctuations continued to drive up related stocks, showing investors' ongoing interest in the cryptocurrency market.

【Meme Stocks and Gold Stocks】

Meme stocks were mixed, with AMC Theatres slightly down, while GameStop rose. Gold stocks generally declined, affected by a stronger dollar and uncertainty over Fed policy. Fluctuations in gold prices may continue to pressure related stocks.

【Retail and Banking Sector】

Retail stocks broadly rose on Monday, with Walmart, Costco, and Target performing strongly, driven by market confidence resulting from anticipated meetings between Trump and retail executives. Bank stocks also generally rose, as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs benefited from optimism regarding financial policies.

【Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Sector】

Vaccine stocks were mixed, with Pfizer and BioNTech seeing slight increases, while Moderna and Novavax performed poorly. The pharmaceutical sector showed inconsistent performance amid tariff impacts, requiring investors to monitor policy changes affecting market dynamics.

【Investor Advice】

Overall, the market's performance was influenced by political factors and economic policy uncertainty. Investors should pay attention to policy changes and company strategy adjustments when selecting stocks. It is recommended that investors continue to monitor developments in the tech, energy, and financial sectors, and closely watch changes in market sentiment. Maintain a cautious approach and allocate investment portfolios reasonably to cope with market volatility.