Trending Sectors | Tech Giants Show Mixed Results; AI Diverges; EVs Surge; Retail and Vaccine Stocks Shine

【Major U.S. Stock Indices】

The U.S. stock market closed lower, with all three major indices falling. The S&P 500 decreased by 0.17% to 5396.63 points, reflecting market uncertainty regarding economic prospects. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.38% to 40368.96 points, pressured by corporate earnings expectations. The Nasdaq edged down 0.05% to 16823.17 points, mainly affected by fluctuations in tech stocks. Overall, investor sentiment remains cautious as tariffs and economic growth uncertainties continue to weigh on the market.

【Performance of Leading Tech】

The performance of the seven tech giants was mixed. Microsoft fell 0.16%, impacted by increased options trading volume, while news of its support for a carbon removal project failed to boost its stock price. Apple rose 2.21%, benefiting from its device data analytics technology exposure and active options market trading. Nvidia dipped 0.20%, influenced by U.S. government export license requirements, anticipated to incur a $5.5 billion expense. Amazon declined 1.49%, amid concerns that tariff investigations might affect its business. Google gained 1.23%, potentially buoyed by news of AI technology integration and antitrust complaints. Meta dropped 2.22%, with ongoing antitrust case proceedings pressuring its stock. Tesla recorded a slight increase of 0.02%, with market optimism around its electric vehicle business slightly supporting its stock price.

【AI and Semiconductor Sector】

The AI and semiconductor sectors showed divergent performances. Nvidia led the decline among related stocks, affected by tariff investigations and export license issues. SMCI rose 1.18%, benefiting from its collaboration with TSMC. Micron Technology increased 2.11%, boosted by news of tariff exemptions. In the chip manufacturing sector, TSMC fell 0.79%, while Intel rose 2.89%, possibly driven by strategic adjustments. In chip equipment and materials, ASML rose 0.61%, reflecting optimism regarding its financial report.

【Electric Vehicles and Weight Loss Drugs Sector】

The electric vehicle sector saw overall gains, with Tesla's market capitalization rising to $817.349 billion, and domestic electric vehicle companies like XPeng Motors surging 5.40%. Traditional automakers such as Ford also performed strongly, with a 4.07% increase. The weight loss drugs sector mostly declined, with Novo Nordisk down 2.39% and Viking Therapeutics sharply falling 6.01%, potentially affected by setbacks in Pfizer's weight loss drug development.

【Oil and Gold Sector】

Oil stocks showed mixed results, with ExxonMobil up 0.24% and Chevron down 0.23%, as concerns about future oil demand persist among investors. Gold stocks also presented mixed performances, with Barrick Gold down 0.87% and Franco-Nevada up 1.65%, driven by safe-haven buying.

【Cryptocurrency and Meme Stocks】

Cryptocurrency-related stocks showed mixed performance, with Coinbase up 0.62% and Riot Platforms down 0.71%, as market concerns over cryptocurrency regulation may impact investor confidence. Among meme stocks, AMC Entertainment fell 2.37%, while GameStop rose 2.20%, with market sentiment remaining volatile.

【Other Notable Sectors】

Retail stocks generally gained, with Walmart up 2.08%, benefiting from the effect of stockpiling consumer goods. Banking stocks showed mixed results, with Bank of America rising 2.00% following strong quarterly earnings. Vaccine stocks generally surged, with Novavax jumping 9.39%, reflecting positive market sentiment toward its biological vaccines. Overall, investors should remain cautious amidst tariff uncertainties and tech stock fluctuations, focusing on the impact of corporate earnings and policy changes on the market. Diversified allocations are recommended to manage market volatility.