Trending Sectors | Tech and EVs Shine Amid Mixed Performances in AI, Chip, and Weight-Loss Drug Stocks
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 4:31 pm ET
2min read 【Major U.S. Stock Indices】
The U.S. stock market showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 rising by 0.38% to 6074.08 points, mainly driven by tech stocks. The Nasdaq Index performed relatively strongly, increasing by 1.24% to 20173.89 points, reflecting continued investor interest in the technology sector. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Index fell by 0.25% to 43717.48 points, weighed down by heavyweights such as UnitedHealth and NVIDIA. Overall, tech stocks continue to provide market support, but the Dow's weakness highlights concerns about economic recovery.
【Performance of Leading Tech】
Among the top seven tech giants, Microsoft rose by 0.64% and Apple by 0.97%, indicating market confidence in their future growth, especially in AI and hardware. In contrast, Amazon and Google fell by 0.76% and 0.63% respectively, possibly due to concerns about slowing revenue growth. Meta dropped by 0.77%, while Tesla bucked the trend with a 3.64% increase, hitting a new high, mainly due to optimism about its innovation and market expansion. Notably, Tesla's rally is also supported by positive expectations for its new technologies and global expansion.
【AI and Chip Sector Performance】
NVIDIA fell by 1.22%, marking a four-day losing streak, amid growing concerns about its high valuation. Meanwhile, other companies in the AI field like SMCI (ticker: SMCI) and Micron Technology rose by 1.08% and 0.31% respectively, showing sustained market interest in AI hardware. Chip manufacturing giants such as TSMC and Intel faced pressure, falling by 0.77% and 1.87% respectively. Broadcom dropped by 3.91%, possibly due to short-term pessimism about its prospects.
【Electric Vehicles, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Other Sectors】
The electric vehicle sector performed strongly, with Tesla up 3.64%, and domestic new entrants like Li Auto, NIO, and XPeng Motors rising by 2.75%, 2.71%, and 3.63% respectively, benefiting from optimism about industry growth. In contrast, traditional automakers like Toyota and General Motors underperformed. In the weight-loss drug segment, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk saw slight declines, while AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline rose by 1.43% and 1.94% respectively.
【Oil, Gold, and Cryptocurrency Sector Performance】
Oil stocks broadly declined, with ExxonMobil and Chevron down by 0.42% and 0.80% respectively, reflecting concerns about declining oil prices. Gold stocks like Barrick Gold and Newmont fell by 0.67% and 0.70%, indicating weakened risk aversion. Cryptocurrency-related stocks showed mixed results, with Coinbase Global and Microstrategy down by 1.16% and 5.41%, while MARA Holdings saw a slight increase of 0.16%.
【Other Notable Sectors】
In the retail sector, Walmart rose by 0.58%, while Costco and Home Depot fell by 1.09% and 0.55% respectively. Among vaccine stocks, Pfizer gained 4.67%, mainly due to positive market outlook and product line expansion, while Moderna dropped by 2.58%.
【Investment Advice】
Current market performance highlights the continued appeal of the tech and electric vehicle sectors, and investors are advised to focus on the long-term growth potential in these areas. While the short-term outlook for oil and gold stocks remains cautious, investors might consider moderate entry during price adjustments. Overall, given the high market volatility, a diversified investment strategy is recommended to mitigate risk.
The U.S. stock market showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 rising by 0.38% to 6074.08 points, mainly driven by tech stocks. The Nasdaq Index performed relatively strongly, increasing by 1.24% to 20173.89 points, reflecting continued investor interest in the technology sector. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Index fell by 0.25% to 43717.48 points, weighed down by heavyweights such as UnitedHealth and NVIDIA. Overall, tech stocks continue to provide market support, but the Dow's weakness highlights concerns about economic recovery.
【Performance of Leading Tech】
Among the top seven tech giants, Microsoft rose by 0.64% and Apple by 0.97%, indicating market confidence in their future growth, especially in AI and hardware. In contrast, Amazon and Google fell by 0.76% and 0.63% respectively, possibly due to concerns about slowing revenue growth. Meta dropped by 0.77%, while Tesla bucked the trend with a 3.64% increase, hitting a new high, mainly due to optimism about its innovation and market expansion. Notably, Tesla's rally is also supported by positive expectations for its new technologies and global expansion.
【AI and Chip Sector Performance】
NVIDIA fell by 1.22%, marking a four-day losing streak, amid growing concerns about its high valuation. Meanwhile, other companies in the AI field like SMCI (ticker: SMCI) and Micron Technology rose by 1.08% and 0.31% respectively, showing sustained market interest in AI hardware. Chip manufacturing giants such as TSMC and Intel faced pressure, falling by 0.77% and 1.87% respectively. Broadcom dropped by 3.91%, possibly due to short-term pessimism about its prospects.
【Electric Vehicles, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Other Sectors】
The electric vehicle sector performed strongly, with Tesla up 3.64%, and domestic new entrants like Li Auto, NIO, and XPeng Motors rising by 2.75%, 2.71%, and 3.63% respectively, benefiting from optimism about industry growth. In contrast, traditional automakers like Toyota and General Motors underperformed. In the weight-loss drug segment, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk saw slight declines, while AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline rose by 1.43% and 1.94% respectively.
【Oil, Gold, and Cryptocurrency Sector Performance】
Oil stocks broadly declined, with ExxonMobil and Chevron down by 0.42% and 0.80% respectively, reflecting concerns about declining oil prices. Gold stocks like Barrick Gold and Newmont fell by 0.67% and 0.70%, indicating weakened risk aversion. Cryptocurrency-related stocks showed mixed results, with Coinbase Global and Microstrategy down by 1.16% and 5.41%, while MARA Holdings saw a slight increase of 0.16%.
【Other Notable Sectors】
In the retail sector, Walmart rose by 0.58%, while Costco and Home Depot fell by 1.09% and 0.55% respectively. Among vaccine stocks, Pfizer gained 4.67%, mainly due to positive market outlook and product line expansion, while Moderna dropped by 2.58%.
【Investment Advice】
Current market performance highlights the continued appeal of the tech and electric vehicle sectors, and investors are advised to focus on the long-term growth potential in these areas. While the short-term outlook for oil and gold stocks remains cautious, investors might consider moderate entry during price adjustments. Overall, given the high market volatility, a diversified investment strategy is recommended to mitigate risk.
