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Financial stocks were mostly higher pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) gaining by 0.5%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose by 1%, and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.2% lower.HSBC (HSBC) shares were down more than 4% after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 earnings.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.6% in Tuesday's premarket activity amid a rush of corporate earnings.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.International trade data for March will be released at 8:30 am ET, followed by S&P global services data for April at 9:45 am ET.ISM manufacturing data for April, job openings data for March, and new home sales data for March are all due at 10 am ET.Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Michael Barr are slated to speak on Tuesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 1.7%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Sterling Infrastructure's (STRL) stock was up more than 25% before the opening bell after the company overnight reported a stronger-than-expected rise in Q1 earnings and sales, and guided fiscal 2026 sales above analyst expectations.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) gained 0.01% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.6%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.7% higher.Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 underlying earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.Kosmos Energy (KOS) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported a Q1 adjusted loss versus analysts' expectations of earnings.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% higher.IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 comparable earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.5%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HSBC (HSBC) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 earnings.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 1.9% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.4%.Leidos Holdings (LDOS) shares were up more than 2% in Tuesday's premarket activity after the company reported higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.4% to $103.92 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.3% at $2.83 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 1.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% lower.Gold futures for May gained by 0.9% to reach $4,573.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 0.9% to $74.20 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 1.1%.
Financial stocks were declining premarket Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) down 0.3%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.8% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 0.9%.Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) are in talks to sell their financial technology joint venture Moneris to private equity firm Francisco Partners at a valuation of as much as $2 billion, the Financial Times reported. Royal Bank of Canada shares were nearly 3% higher pre-bell.Blackstone (BX) Digital Infrastructure Trust set its initial public offering at 87.5 million shares with an anticipated price of $20 per share, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Blackstone stock was down more than 1% premarket.Blue Owl Capital (OWL) saw its stake held by Brown University reduced by roughly 53% in the first quarter, Reuters reported, citing a regulatory filing. Blue Owl Capital shares were up more than 1% pre-bell.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.03% in Monday's premarket activity as escalating tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The factory orders data for March will be released at 10 am ET.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.3%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.5% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.3%.Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares were down more than 7% pre-bell after the company lowered its outlook for 2026 adjusted earnings.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lower.Evotec (EVO) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company said it has nominated the first small molecule preclinical development candidate from its multi-target drug discovery collaboration in medical dermatology with Almirall.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% higher.CNA Financial (CNA) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 core income.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) declined by 0.01% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.ADT (ADT) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it initiated a secondary public offering of 102 million shares held by entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management (APO).EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it is extending key supplier deals for drilling and well services with an aggregate value of about 17 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.83 billion).TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.01%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) advanced by 0.01%.SAP (SAP) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after the company said it has agreed to acquire Dremio and Prior Labs in separate deals aimed at supporting its enterprise AI and data capabilities.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 3% to $105.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.4% to $2.82 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 1.7% at $4,567.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 3.5% to $73.76 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 2.8%.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) gained 0.1% in Friday's premarket activity, as earnings reports continued to pour in.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures slipping by 0.2% before the start of regular trading.The S&P Global US manufacturing purchasing managers index for April will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the ISM Manufacturing Index for April at 10 am ET.The weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.6%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was also flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Estee Lauder (EL) shares were up more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q3 earnings and said it expects to eliminate between 9,000 and 10,000 positions as part of a revised profit recovery program.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Moderna (MRNA) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported a narrower-than-expected net loss and higher revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.4% lower.Imperial Oil (IMO) stock was down more than 2% before Friday's opening bell after the company reported lower Q1 net income and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.Aon (AON) shares were up 3% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Gates Industrial (GTES) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after Timken (TKR) agreed to sell the assets of its belts business to Gates.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.03%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.8%.Apple (AAPL) shares were up about 3% in premarket activity after the iPhone maker's fiscal Q2 results topped market estimates.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 2.6% to $102.31 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.3% to $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.5% to $4,607.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures added 1.5% to $75.31 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.5% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained by 0.8%.
Financial stocks were rising premarket Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advancing by 0.4%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1.1% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 1.1%.Aon (AON) shares were up more than 2% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Ares Management (ARES) stock was up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) shares were up more than 5% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.
Financial stocks were declining pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) down 0.6%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1.9% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 1.9%.Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stock was up more than 2% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and gross income.ING Groep (ING) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and total income.Willis Towers Watson (WTW) stock was down more than 9% even after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.5% in Thursday's premarket activity, amid optimistic big tech earnings reports and a deluge of economic data.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.5% before the start of regular trading.Reports releasing at 8:30 am ET include the Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) from Washington, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE)-core inflation report for March, the weekly jobless claims bulletin, and the Q1 Employment Cost Index.The April Chicago PMI posts at 9:45 am, followed by the February leading indicators report at 10 am, and the weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.5%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was up 1.9%.Willis Towers Watson (WTW) shares were down more than 9% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 1.1% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was up 0.7%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 0.2%.Eli Lilly (LLY) stock was up more than 7% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose 2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) advanced by 1.3%.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) shares were up 7% in Thursday's premarket activity after the tech giant reported overnight Q1 earnings and sales above market expectations.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 1.6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) gained 0.4%.Caterpillar (CAT) stock was up more than 5% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted profit and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.2% lower, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated 0.1%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) was up 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 0.03%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.6%.Unilever (UL) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company said its Q1 underlying sales grew by 3.8%.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declined by 1.1%.ConocoPhillips (COP) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company reported lower Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 2.3% to $104.44 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 1.4% to $2.61 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for May were up by 1.8% to $4,641.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 2.6% to $73.96 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 1.9% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained by 2.7%.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.02% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.3% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity, ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee's policy decision.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.01%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures retreating 0.03%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.The US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee will make its latest policy announcement at 2 pm ET, followed by a press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.Mortgage applications declined in the week ending April 24 after a large increase in the previous week, as mortgage rates rose slightly, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association Wednesday.US housing starts rose to an annual pace of 1.502 million in March, topping forecasts of 1.38 million and increasing from 1.356 million previously.In March, US building permits fell to an annual rate of 1.372 million, missing expectations of 1.39 million and declining from 1.538 million in the prior reading.Durable goods orders rose 0.8% in March, beating expectations for a 0.5% increase and marking a rebound from the previous 1.2% drop.Weekly petroleum stocks data are due to be released at 10:30 am ET, followed by the Atlanta Federal Reserve Survey of Business Uncertainty for April at 11 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.01%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.5% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.8%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.8%.United Microelectronics (UMC) shares were up more than 8% in Wednesday's premarket activity after the company reported Q1 earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.6% lower.UBS Group (UBS) shares were up more than 5% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 1.1%.AerCap Holdings (AER) stock was up more than 5% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) lost 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.GSK (GSK) stock was down more than 4% premarket even after the company reported higher Q1 core earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated by 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.5%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 0.1%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.2% lower.Yum China (YUMC) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.2%.Phillips 66 (PSX) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported it swung to Q1 adjusted earnings.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 3.3% to $103.22 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 1.3% to $2.66 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 3.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.3% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.7% at $4,576.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 0.9% to $73.05 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.6% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.6%.
Financial stocks were advancing premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.2%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.2% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.5%.UBS Group (UBS) shares were up 5% after the company posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Banco Santander (SAN) stock was up more than 1% after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares were down more than 12% after the company reported Q1 earnings and revenue that missed analysts' expectations.
Financial stocks were mostly lower pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.4%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose by 1.1%, and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.1% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares were down more than 2% in premarket activity after Bloomberg reported the bank had reserved 228 million British pounds ($307.9 million) in Q1 to cover the collapse of specialty lender MFS.Hut 8 (HUT) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell, a day after the company said it priced a $3.25 billion private offering of 6.192% senior secured notes due 2042.LendingClub (LC) stock was up more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.7% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.4% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity amid higher oil prices and a deluge of corporate earnings reports.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.7%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.2% before the start of regular trading.The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for February, will be released at 9 am ET.April's consumer confidence report and Richmond Fed manufacturing index will be released at 10 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.01%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.01% lower.Allegion (ALLE) stock was down more than 4% before the opening bell after the company reported lower Q1 adjusted earnings.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2.2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 4.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 4%.Intel (INTC) shares were up more than 1% in Tuesday's premarket activity after gaining 2.9% at the previous close. Bloomberg reported Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter, that the company has launched an investment-grade bond sale to help finance its $14.20 billion plan to regain full ownership of its Irish chip manufacturing facility.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 1.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) rose by 1.7%.BP (BP) stock was up more than 3% before Tuesday's opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 underlying replacement cost profit and sales.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.3%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.8%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was 0.2% lower, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.2%.Coca-Cola (KO) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) retreated by 0.1%.Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) stock was down more than 2% premarket after closing the prior session with a 1.5% gain. The company reported higher Q1 financial results and said its chief financial officer, Suketu Upadhyay, is leaving the company.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.4% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell. Bloomberg reported the company has reserved 228 million British pounds ($307.9 million) in Q1 to cover the collapse of specialty lender MFS.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 5.1% to $101.28 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 0.7% to $2.53 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 4.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 2.6% at $4,573.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 3.9% to $72.60 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 2.3% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 3.9%.
Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.2% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 0.1%.Oppenheimer Holdings (OPY) stock was down more than 1% after the company said its Oppenheimer & Co. unit agreed to pay $70 million to settle a class-action lawsuit tied to its cash sweep program, avoiding a trial where damages could have exceeded $440 million.HBT Financial (HBT) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and operating revenue.Apollo Global Management (APO) has made a strategic minority investment in dental medical technology firm vVardis, the Swiss company said. Apollo Global Management shares were 0.1% lower premarket.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% lower in Monday's premarket activity amid uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz reopening and corporate earnings for the prior quarter.US stock futures were mixed, with the S&P 500 Index futures down by 0.01%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The Dallas Federal Reserve manufacturing survey for April will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.02%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) declined by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 1.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Organon (OGN) stock was up more than 16% premarket after the company agreed to be acquired by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries for $14 per share in an all-cash deal with an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.2%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) declined by 0.2%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% lower.Domino's Pizza (DPZ) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected fiscal Q1 earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 0.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.5%.Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) shares were up more than 4% in Monday's premarket activity after the company and Axiro Semiconductor said that Axiro's Ku- and X-band radar beamforming integrated circuits are now ready for deployment in critical defense systems.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.02%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.Joby Aviation (JOBY) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after the company said it completed the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing passenger flights in New York.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.3% higher.HBT Financial (HBT) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and operating revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.02%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after news reports that the company is running its Gonfreville, France, site at its full capacity to maintain the supply of oil to the domestic market.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.7% to $95.07 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 1% to reach $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.7% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,720.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 0.8% to $76.36 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.3% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.4%.
Financial stocks were declining premarket Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) down 0.4%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1.1% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 1.3%.Western Union (WU) shares were down more than 10% after the company posted lower Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) stock was 0.5% lower after the company priced its public offering of $1.1 billion of 5.125% senior notes due April 28, 2031.First Hawaiian (FHB) shares were up 1.7% after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.3% higher in Friday's premarket activity as investors assess technology companies' earnings while global uncertainty persists amid the Middle East conflict.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.3% before the start of regular trading.The University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for the current month is scheduled to be released at 10 am ET, while the weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count is due at 1 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was 0.1% lower. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% higher.Organon (OGN) shares were up 29% in Friday's premarket activity, a day after a media report that India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries was planning a $13 billion bid for Organon.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.7% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 4.2% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4.1%.Intel (INTC) stock was 28% higher pre-bell Friday after the company reported overnight higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue in addition to providing fiscal Q2 outlook that surpassed analyst estimates.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.04% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.8%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were flat.Coursera (COUR) stock was 16% lower before the opening bell on Friday after the company reported overnight lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings that also trailed analysts' estimates.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) slipped 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% higher.Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) shares were down 4.4% before Friday's bell, a day after the company posted lower-than-expected Q1 core earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) retreated by 1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 1.1%.SLB (SLB) shares were down 3.7% before Friday's bell after the company posted lower Q1 adjusted earnings.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.7%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.2% lower and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.Norfolk Southern (NSC) shares were down 1.1% before the opening bell Friday after the company reported lower Q1 adjusted EPS.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 1.3% to $94.63 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 2.4% to $2.70 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 1.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.1% at $4,721.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.9% to reach $76.17 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 0.5%.
Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) marginally declining.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.4% lower and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was up 0.3%.Banco Santander (SAN) shares were down more than 1% after the company said it will temporarily suspend its share buyback program pending approval from US lender Webster Financial's (WBS) shareholders of a proposed takeover by the Spanish bank.Blackstone (BX) shares were down more than 2% even after the company reported higher Q1 distributable earnings and revenue.Nasdaq (NDAQ) stock was up more than 1% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% lower in Thursday's premarket activity as talks between the US and Iran stalled amid a continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims totaled 214,000, compared with expectations of 210,000 and a prior reading of 208,000.The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank's monthly National Activity Index fell to a reading of minus 0.20 in March from 0.03 in February, compared with expectations for a smaller decrease to minus 0.13 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET.S&P Global flash estimates of manufacturing and services conditions for April will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.The Kansas City Fed's manufacturing reading for April will be released at 11 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 3.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.4%.Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) stock was up more than 8% before the opening bell after the company agreed to merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services in an all-stock deal to form an integrated offshore services company.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.04%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined by 1.2%.Sanofi (SNY) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.KB Financial Group (KB) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.04%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 0.4%.Union Pacific (UNP) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company reported Q1 earnings and operating revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.3%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company overnight reported Q1 results, with investors focused on its outsized capital expenditure outlook.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.04% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.9%.Intel (INTC) shares were up more than 1% in Thursday's premarket activity after Tesla (TSLA) Chief Executive Elon Musk said he intends to use Intel's upcoming 14A process to make chips at its Terafab advanced artificial intelligence project in Austin, Texas.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.2% to $93.17 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.1% to reach $2.73 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,734.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 3.1% to $76.11 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.3% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.8%.
Financial stocks were advancing pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.3%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.7%.Moody's (MCO) shares were up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Stifel Financial (SF) stock was up more than 3% after the company reported higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and net revenue.CME Group (CME) shares were down more than 1% even after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.6%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.7% before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications rose 7.9% in the week ended April 17 as lower borrowing costs drove gains in both refinancing and purchase activity, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 4.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 4.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.8%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Target Hospitality (TH) stock was down more than 9% before the opening bell, a day after the company said its selling shareholders priced a secondary offering of 7 million shares at $14 apiece for about $98 million in gross proceeds.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.5%.TE Connectivity (TEL) shares were down more than 5% in Wednesday's premarket activity despite the company delivering strong fiscal Q2 results that beat estimates after CEO Terrence Curtin told Reuters that persistent Middle East conflict could force price hikes to offset rising material costs and supply chain disruptions.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.7%.Moderna (MRNA) stock was down more than 1% premarket, a day after the company said it administered the initial doses to participants in the US and the UK for a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating its experimental mRNA-1018 pandemic flu vaccine.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.Capital One Financial (COF) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell after the company overnight reported Q1 results that fell short of analyst expectations.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% higher. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.1%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) increased 0.6%.Alibaba Group (BABA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after The Information reported the company and Tencent are in talks to invest in DeepSeek, which is seeking funding at a valuation of over $20 billion.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.1%.NexGen Energy (NXE) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it completed its 2026 winter drill program at the Patterson Corridor East discovery, extending the vertical extent of the high-grade uranium zone by 33% to 550 meters.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.
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