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Trending Sectors | Tesla Surges, Banks Rally Amid Mixed Tech and Semiconductor Performance; Oil and Gold Waver

AInvestFriday, Nov 8, 2024 4:31 pm ET
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【Major U.S. Stock Indices】

The U.S. stock market showed mixed performance, with the S&P 500 increasing by 0.74% to close at 5,973.10 points; the Dow Jones slightly declined, closing at 43,729.34 points; and the Nasdaq performed strongly, rising 1.51% to 19,269.46 points. Market sentiment was influenced by expectations of a "Trump 2.0" era, with investors optimistic about the future of the tech industry while weighing the feasibility of policy implementation.

【Performance of Leading Tech】

The major U.S. tech giants mostly declined. Microsoft fell 0.68%, Apple decreased by 0.23%, Nvidia dropped 0.83%, Amazon fell by 0.89%, Google A declined by 1.33%, Meta decreased by 0.37%, while Tesla bucked the trend with an 8.19% increase. The market anticipates potential policy changes in a "Trump 2.0" era, which could impact the future operations of these tech giants, particularly concerning data privacy and antitrust regulations. Additionally, Tesla's market value surpassed $1 trillion, exceeding the combined value of the next ten largest car stocks, reflecting investor confidence in its growth potential.

【AI and Semiconductor Sector】

The AI sector broadly declined, with Nvidia leading the slump, its market value reaching $3.62 trillion. Related stocks like SMCI fell 3.77%, Arm Holdings declined by 2.10%, and Micron Technology decreased by 1.30%. Nvidia's decline may be related to recent concerns about slowing demand for AI chips. In the semiconductor manufacturing sector, TSMC remained flat, and Intel slightly decreased by 0.11%. Among chip equipment and materials, ASML, Applied Materials, and Lam Research all saw declines. There is skepticism about whether the Biden administration's rapid push for the "CHIPS Act" can continue in a "Trump 2.0" era, potentially having a long-term impact on the semiconductor industry.

【Electric Vehicle Sector】

In the electric vehicle sector, Tesla was a standout performer, rising 8.19% for four consecutive days, with its market value rebounding to $1,031.135 billion. In contrast, domestic new forces generally declined, with Li Auto down 7.65%, NIO down 4.14%, and XPeng increasing by 1.90%. On the traditional automaker front, Toyota fell 3.60%, while General Motors and Ford saw slight increases. The market remains optimistic about Tesla's growth potential while also monitoring the impact of U.S.-China relations on domestic electric vehicle companies.

【Oil, Weight Loss Drugs, Gold Stocks, and Others】

Oil stocks were mixed, with ExxonMobil slightly down by 0.03%, Occidental Petroleum down 1.33%, and Chevron slightly up by 0.11%. In the weight loss drug sector, Eli Lilly rose 4.30%, while others like Novo Nordisk and AstraZeneca declined. Gold stocks generally fell, with Barrick Gold and Newmont experiencing slight decreases. The gold market was affected by a strengthening dollar and post-election policy expectations in the U.S., likely leading to continued short-term volatility.

【Banks and Vaccine Sector】

Bank stocks generally rose, with JPMorgan increasing by 0.25%, Bank of America up 0.80%, and Wells Fargo up 0.32%. Investors' expectations of relaxed financial regulations following a Trump victory drove up bank stocks. In contrast, vaccine stocks saw mixed performance with Pfizer down 2.69%, Moderna down 6.84%, and BioNTech up 2.56%. The performance of vaccine stocks is closely linked to market expectations for the future development of the pandemic.

【Investor Recommendations】

The current market is in a phase of high policy uncertainty, and investors should focus on potential policy changes in various sectors under a "Trump 2.0" era. While the tech and electric vehicle sectors remain focal points, short-term fluctuations should be heeded. Investors are advised to maintain an interest in growth stocks while also considering the impact of macroeconomic policies on traditional industries.
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