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The biotech ETF advanced alongside the broader healthcare sector amid market optimism and company-specific clinical and regulatory news.

Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Rise Premarket Thursday

Healthcare stocks were rising premarket Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 1.5% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advancing by 0.6%.Biogen (BIIB) shares were up more than 1% after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration has granted breakthrough therapy designation for Salanersen to treat spinal muscular atrophy, a rare, genetic and neuromuscular disease.Royal Philips (PHG) and WellSpan Health said they have entered into a seven-year partnership focused on research, innovation, and the deployment of advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies across WellSpan's network. Shares of Royal Philips were up more than 1% pre-bell.Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) stock was 1% higher after the company said has received the US Food and Drug Administration's approval for its romidepsin injection solution.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday as Investors Weigh Economic Data

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) fell by 1.2% in Thursday's premarket activity, as investors weighed economic data amid corporate earnings.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.3% before the start of regular trading.US employers announced 97,006 planned job cuts in May, the highest total for the month since 2020, driven largely by reductions in the technology sector, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday.US initial jobless claims rose to 225,000, above expectations of 215,000 and up from 212,000 in the prior week.US nonfarm productivity growth for the first quarter was revised down to an annualized rate of 0.3% from a preliminary estimate of 0.8%, falling short of expectations for a 0.4% increase, while unit labor cost growth was revised down to 1.8% from 2.3%, below forecasts of a 2.4% gain.Weekly natural gas stocks are due to be released at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve Richmond President Thomas Barkin and San Francisco President Mary Daly are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 4.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.4% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 3.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 3%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 1.5%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 1.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.8% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced by 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.5%.LGI Homes (LGIH) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after falling 5% at the prior close. The company said late Wednesday that it closed 498 homes in May, compared with 416 homes a year earlier.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 1% higher.BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) stock was down more than 3% premarket after the company said late Wednesday it has priced a secondary offering by certain shareholders of 15 million shares at $58.75 per share.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.8%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was up 1%.X-Energy (XE) stock was down more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported a wider Q1 net loss.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.6% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell by 3.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 4.3%.Accenture (ACN) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after the company agreed to a deal to embed AI and digital technologies in the operations of Tokyo Electric Power subsidiary TEPCO Solution Advance.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.7%.Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it has begun producing renewable natural gas at its East Valley Dairy facility in Jerome, Idaho, its eighth dairy RNG project.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 2.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 3% lower.Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the insurance broker and certain units signed a new $4.25 billion multi-currency unsecured five-year revolving credit facility with Citibank (C).CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 3.7% to $92.46 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.2% to $3.25 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 3.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for July gained by 1.6% to $4,539.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 1.5% to $74.77 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased by 1.3%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Wednesday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Wednesday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) down 0.1% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) marginally higher.Medtronic (MDT) shares were up more than 5% after the company reported fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations.MiniMed (MMED) stock was up more than 4% after the company posted higher fiscal Q4 revenue.TG Therapeutics' (TGTX) subcutaneous formulation of ublituximab showed "positive" pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, safety, and tolerability data from a phase 1 clinical trial comparing the multiple sclerosis therapy to the drug's intravenous version, the company said.Shares of TG Therapeutics were up more than 5% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Fresh Economic Signals

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.5% in Wednesday's premarket activity, as markets traded mixed amid caution about fresh employment and inflation indicators.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications fell 2.5% in the week ended May 29, extending the prior week's decline despite lower 30-year mortgage rates, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday.US private-sector employment increased by 122,000 jobs in May, slightly exceeding expectations, with hiring led by education and health services, trade, transportation and utilities, and construction, ADP data showed Wednesday.The May purchasing managers' index composite final report from S&P Global will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the Institute for Supply Management's services survey for May at 10:00 am ET.Factory orders data for April are scheduled to be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by the weekly oil stocks data at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan are due to speak on Wednesday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.01%.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% higher.Blackstone (BX) shares were down more than 5% pre-bell after Bloomberg reported the company is mulling the sale of payments services provider, SP.LINKS, looking to fetch about 100 billion Japanese yen ($626 million) from the transaction.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.01% lower.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 1.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2%.Sprinklr (CXM) shares were down more than 5% in premarket activity after the company reported lower fiscal Q1 non-GAAP earnings.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) declined by 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.T1 Energy (TE) stock was up 3% before the opening bell after the company said it had agreed to acquire Kore Power in a deal valued at $32 million in equity, cash, and assumed debt.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.02% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. 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) decreased by 0.8%.Ferrari (RACE) shares were down 1% pre-bell after closing the prior day with a 1.3% rise. The vehicle maker said Wednesday it has signed a multi-year contract extension with Charles Leclerc.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.7%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.6%.BP (BP) stock was up more than 1% before market open, following a 1% gain in the previous session. The Financial Times reported Tuesday that the company held advanced talks to sell its UK North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy in a nearly 2 billion British pounds ($2.7 billion) deal, though negotiations failed in recent weeks, with the oil major still exploring a sale to other potential buyers.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 2.2% to $95.82 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.3% to $3.18 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 2.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for July retreated by 0.7% to $4,488.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 1.2% to $74.66 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) decreased by 1%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Down Premarket Tuesday

Healthcare stocks were lower premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.1% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) easing 0.3%.Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock was up more than 2% after the company said it has completed its acquisition of Eucalyptus, expanding its consumer health platform across Australia, Canada, Germany, and other international markets.Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) shares were down 18% after the company said the US District Court for the District of Delaware has ruled that claims in two of its Cinvanti injectable emulsion patents are invalid.Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLX) and United Imaging Healthcare North America signed a memorandum of understanding for a research collaboration in the US focused on integrated theranostics solutions. Telix Pharmaceuticals stock was down more than 2% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as Traders Assess AI Momentum

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated by 0.1% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as investors assessed whether recent AI-driven gains can be sustained.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 losing 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS, for April will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) fell by 3%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) was flat, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Generac (GNRC) stock was up more than 9% before the opening bell after the company signed a global supply agreement with an unnamed hyperscale data center operator to supply backup power generators.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was little changed. 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.UP Fintech (TIGR) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company swung to a Q1 non-GAAP net loss.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.3% lower.BW LPG (BWLP) stock was up 0.7% before market open after the company reported higher Q1 earnings.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV), Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) and iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) were little changed. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was inactive.Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock was up 3% premarket after the company said it had completed its acquisition of Eucalyptus, expanding its consumer health platform across Australia, Canada, Germany, and other international markets.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained slightly, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was marginally down, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.5%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after Reuters reported, citing CEO Jensen Huang at the Computex event in Taipei, that the company has enough supply to support strong growth in its central processing units and graphics processing units.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Amazon.com (AMZN) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell, extending a 3.5% fall at Monday's close. The company said Tuesday its Prime Day shopping event will take place from June 23 through June 26.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.8% to $91.41 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.8% to $3.12 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down by 1.1%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2% lower.Gold futures for July retreated by 1.2% to $4,558.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 2% to $76.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased by 1.9%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Decline Premarket Monday

Healthcare stocks were declining premarket Monday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.6% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.1% lower.Humana (HUM) shares were up more than 4% after the company said it plans to reaffirm its full-year adjusted earnings guidance of at least $9 per share during upcoming meetings.GRAIL's (GRAL) stock was down more than 17% after the company said the NHS-Galleri trial of its Galleri multi-cancer early detection test missed its primary endpoint.Biohaven (BHVN) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it has initiated first-in-human dosing of BHV-8100, an experimental oral, brain-penetrant PKM2 modulator being developed for neurological, retinal and inflammatory diseases.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday as AI Optimism Overshadows Middle East Risks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.2% in Monday's premarket activity, as enthusiasm for new artificial intelligence initiatives from major technology companies outweighs concerns about ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and elevated energy prices.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.S&P Global manufacturing data for May will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the construction spending data for April, and the ISM's manufacturing reading for May at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.7%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated by 0.9%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) advanced by 0.4%.Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) shares were up more than 22% pre-bell after the company agreed to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) for $6.8 billion in cash and a total equity value of $8.5 billionWinners 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 0.03%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained by 0.03%.Grail's (GRAL) stock was down more than 17% premarket after the company reported its NHS-Galleri trial missed its primary endpoint of reducing combined Stage III and IV cancer diagnoses.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 1.4% lower.Coinbase Global (COIN) stock was down more than 3% before market open. Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal sold 1,960 company shares for $346,683 on May 27, a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission showed.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.5% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) lost by 0.6%Diana Shipping (DSX) stock was down more than 0.4% before the opening bell after the company said Sunday it has issued an open letter urging Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) investors to elect its six independent board candidates at the upcoming June 18 annual meeting. Genco stock was 0.8% lower.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.1% 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) was 0.3% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.7%.Dell Technologies (DELL) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity a day after the company said it has launched its XPS 13 laptop.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was 0.1% higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Venture Global (VG) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said its subsidiary Venture Global LNG plans to issue $2.25 billion in senior secured notes due 2034 and 2036.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 2.3% to $89.40 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 2.3% to $3.21 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.4% lower.Gold futures for July retreated by 1.2% to $4,537.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures increased by 0.3% to $76.10 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 0.4%.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell Friday Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.1% higher in Friday's premarket activity amid hopes of a possible US-Iran shipping and ceasefire agreement.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $82.40 billion in April from $85.27 billion in March, according to data released by the US Census Bureau. In the same report, wholesale inventories rose by 0.5% in April after a 1.5% increase in March. Analysts polled by Bloomberg expected wholesale inventories to increase by 0.8%.Chicago PMI data for May will be released at 9:45 am ET.Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is slated to speak on Friday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.9%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% 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) gained 0.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.6%.Dell (DELL) shares were 34% higher in premarket activity after the company reported fiscal Q1 financial results that topped analyst estimates and issued higher-than-expected guidance for fiscal Q2 and fiscal 2027.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 0.1%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 1.6%.Chagee (CHA) shares were up more than 12% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) advanced by 0.02%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained by 0.3%.Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO) stock was down more than 5% premarket after the company said it will discontinue development of tebapivat for lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes following a phase 2b study that failed to meet the company's threshold for further advancement.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced by 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 0.6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.2% higher.Firefly Aerospace (FLY) shares were more than 5% lower before market open after the company said late Thursday it priced a public offering of 4 million shares, alongside 8 million shares being offered by certain selling stockholders, at $48 per share.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.3%.Solv Energy (MWH) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company priced an upsized public offering of 15 million Class A common shares at $36 apiece.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% lower.Blackstone (BX) shares were edging 0.2% higher pre-bell after closing the previous session with a 106% decline. Bloomberg reported that the company is in talks to sell its 45% stake in Leica Camera to Asian investment firm HSG.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 1.3% to $87.76 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 5% at $3.04 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.8% higher.Gold futures for July advanced by 0.6% to $4,561.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 0.2% to $75.78 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.2%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Friday

Healthcare stocks were mixed pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.1% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.3% higher.Tempus AI (TEM) shares were up more than 6% after the company said it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for a tumor-only indication for its xT CDx next-generation sequencing platform used for comprehensive genomic profiling of solid tumors.Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO) stock was down more than 3% after the company said it will discontinue development of tebapivat for lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes after a phase 2b study failed to meet the company's threshold for further advancement.Natera (NTRA) shares were up more than 1% after the company said Diakonos Oncology will use its Signatera test to assess molecular response in patients with refractory melanoma enrolled in its DOC-RM phase I/II investigational immunotherapy trial.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid New US Attacks on Iran

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.04% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.1% lower in Thursday's premarket activity as new US attacks on Iran led to rising oil prices.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 215,000 in the week ended May 23 from an upwardly revised 210,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 211,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.New orders for US durable goods rose by 7.9% in April following a smaller increase of 1.3% in March, well above the expectations for a 4.0% increase in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.The new-home sales data for April will be released at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.The weekly petroleum stocks data posts at 12 pm ET.New York Federal Reserve President John Williams and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 2.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 3.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 1.1%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) lost 1%.Snowflake (SNOW) shares were up more than 38% in Thursday's premarket activity after the company lifted its full-year product revenue outlook and agreed to a $6 billion infrastructure spending deal with Amazon's (AMZN) Amazon Web Services.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1%.Borr Drilling (BORR) stock was up more than 5% before the opening bell after the company priced an upsized $2.04 billion senior secured notes offering and simultaneously expanded a tender offer for its outstanding 10.375% senior secured notes due 2030.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.8% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.8% higher.Burlington Stores (BURL) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell even after the company posted higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.American Superconductor (AMSC) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company provided lower-than-expected fiscal Q1 guidance.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 1.1% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% higher.Sanofi (SNY) stock was down more than 1% premarket. The company said it has been granted a US Food and Drug Administration priority review for a new drug application for venglustat for the treatment of type 3 Gaucher disease, a rare disorder.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declined 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 0.2% higher.Bank of Montreal (BMO) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 2.9% to $91.23 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.5% at $3.11 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 1.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% lower.Gold futures for July retreated by 1.5% to $4,414.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 2.5% to $73.04 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.7%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Thursday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Thursday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) down 0.5% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.1% higher.Agilent Technologies (A) stock was up more than 12% after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it submitted a biologics license application to the US Food and Drug Administration for obexelimab in immunoglobulin G4-related disease, a chronic fibro-inflammatory disease affecting multiple organ systems.Sanofi (SNY) has been granted US Food and Drug Administration priority review for a new drug application for venglustat for the treatment of type 3 Gaucher disease, a rare disorder, the company said. Sanofi shares were 0.8% lower pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Amid S&P 500, Nasdaq Rally, Middle East Peace Optimism

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity amid all-time highs achieved by the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq along with continued optimism for an end to the Middle East conflict.US stock futures were higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.7% before the start of regular trading.The Richmond Federal Reserve's manufacturing and business conditions readings for May are due to be released at 10 am ET, followed by the Dallas Fed's non-manufacturing survey for May at 10:30 am ET.Mortgage applications fell by 8.5% in the week ended May 22 as a sharp increase in mortgage rates pushed down refinancing activity and new home applications, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) increased by 0.2%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 1.7%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) rose 1.3%.Dycom Industries (DY) stock was up more than 23% before the opening bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted net income and contract revenue.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) dropped 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.3%, while Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% higher.Qfin (QFIN) stock was up more than 7% even after the company posted lower Q1 non-GAAP net income and net revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 1.4% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) dropped by 1.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated by 1.6%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increased by 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was 1.2% lower, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.PDD Holdings (PDD) shares were down more than 7% after the company posted Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue that missed analysts' estimates, with non-GAAP EPS declining year over year.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) increased by 2.6%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.3% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 4.7%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 6.1%.Micron Technology (MU) shares were up more than 7%, extending gains after the company's market capitalization eclipsed $1 trillion for the first time on Tuesday.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was 2.5% lower, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 2.7%.TotalEnergies (TTE) is facing a dispute with Mozambique over about $2 billion in costs tied to delays at its liquefied natural gas project in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing an unnamed person familiar with the matter. Shares of TotalEnergies were down more than 2% pre-bell.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.9%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) lost by 0.7%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% higher.Guardant Health (GH) shares were up more than 5% after the company said its Shield blood test has been included in the American Cancer Society's updated Colorectal Cancer Screening guidelines.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 5.6% to $88.54 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.8% at $2.95 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 2.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Gold futures for August retreated by 1.6% to $4,461.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 2.9% to $74.35 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.04%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 2%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Mixed Premarket Wednesday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.2% lower and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 0.5%.Guardant Health (GH) shares were up more than 5% after the company said its Shield blood test has been included in the American Cancer Society's updated Colorectal Cancer Screening guidelines.TG Therapeutics' (TGTX) Phase 3 ENHANCE trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating bioequivalent drug exposure between the approved two-infusion initiation regimen for Briumvi and a proposed single Day 1 infusion dosing schedule, the company said. TG Therapeutics stock was up more than 1% pre-bell.Nuvalent (NUVL) shares were up more than 1% after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration accepted for filing its New Drug Application for neladalkib, an investigational ALK-selective inhibitor in tyrosine kinase inhibitor pre-treated advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Renewed Hopes Around Middle East Peace Deal

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.7% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1% higher in Tuesday's premarket activity amid renewed hopes of peace between the US and Iran after President Trump said talks are "proceeding nicely."US stock futures were higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.7%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1% before the start of regular trading.The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank's monthly National Activity Index rebounded to a reading of 0.14 in April from minus 0.15 in March, compared with expectations for a smaller gain to minus 0.03 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly nonmanufacturing activity index declined to minus 23.6 in May from minus 16.5 in the previous month, compared with the expectations for an increase to minus 13 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg, indicating more widespread contraction in the sector.The Case-Shiller National Home Price index rose by 0.7% in March before seasonal adjustment following a 0.3% increase in February.Consumer confidence data for May is due at 10 am ET.The Dallas Fed's manufacturing reading for May will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.4%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.7%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) lost 0.03%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.Elbit Systems (ESLT) stock was up more than 10% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.FinVolution (FINV) shares were up more than 5% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected Q1 adjusted earnings and net 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) gained by 0.02%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.6%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increased by 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% higher.Ferrari (RACE) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell a day after the company said it has launched a new all-electric Luce sports car, expanding its lineup with a dedicated electric platform.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) increased by 1.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 4.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.8%.WeRide (WRD) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after the company said it will operate its autonomous Robobus at the Roland-Garros for a third consecutive year with Renault Group.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 1.2%.Eni (E) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell a day after falling 1.4% at the prior close. The company and its partners, Petroci and Vitol, approved the final investment decision for Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Phase 3 project, advancing development of the country's largest hydrocarbon discovery.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.6%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained by 0.9%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% higher.Eli Lilly (LLY) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company said it agreed to acquire Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics and Vaccine in deals worth up to nearly $3.83 billion in total.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.2% to $97.49 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.2% at $2.98 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 0.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% lower.Gold futures for July retreated by 0.5% to $4,521.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 0.8% to $76.09 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.3%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday

Healthcare stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.4% higher and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.2%.Eli Lilly (LLY) has agreed to acquire Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company in deals worth up to nearly $3.83 billion in total, expanding its presence in infectious disease prevention, the company said. Shares of Eli Lilly were up more than 1% pre-bell.Natera (NTRA) stock was up more than 2% after the company said it has upgraded its Panorama non-invasive prenatal test using SNP-informed deep sequencing to improve accuracy in samples with low fetal fraction.Jade Biosciences (JBIO) has dosed the first participant in its phase 2 trial of experimental therapy, JADE101, for immunoglobulin A nephropathy, or IgAN, the drugmaker said. Shares of Jade Biosciences were up more than 5% premarket.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Friday

Health care stocks were mixed premarket Friday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.6% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) down 0.1%.Biogen (BIIB) and Denali Therapeutics (DNLI) are discontinuing further development of BIIB122 in idiopathic Parkinson's disease after a phase 2b study failed to meet its primary or secondary endpoints, the companies said. Biogen shares were down 1% and Denali Therapeutics stock lost more than 3% pre-bell.Medline (MDLN) shares were up more than 1% after the company priced its upsized secondary offering of about 72.6 million of its class A shares on behalf of certain selling stockholders at $37 apiece.Gilead Sciences (GILD) said the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued a positive opinion supporting approval of Trodelvy as a first-line treatment for certain patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Gilead Sciences shares were 0.4% higher pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday Buoyed by Robust Corporate Earnings Season

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.5% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.4% higher in Friday's premarket activity, buoyed by a robust corporate earnings season.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.The final University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading for May and the leading indicators data for April will be released at 10 am ET.Kansas City Fed's services reading for May is slated for an 11 am ET release.Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller speaks on Friday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.03%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.7% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 0.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.7%.Workday (WDAY) shares were up more than 7% in premarket activity after the company's fiscal Q1 results overnight surpassed market expectations.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were flat.Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company received a $90 million US Space Force contract to design, build, and operate two satellites hosting the Heimdall space domain awareness payload.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was down more than 1% premarket, after an almost similar fall in the previous session. The European Medicines Agency said it has recommended extending Wegovy's marketing authorization to include its oral formulation for weight management.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 0.5% lower.UBS (UBS) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell. The company said Thursday it expects the voluntary review of Credit Suisse's World War II operations to conclude by the end of the year.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.5%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.2%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced by 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) increased 0.4%.Yum China Holdings (YUMC) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell, continuing from a 1.3% decline at the prior close. The company said its KFC light-meal business, KPRO, now operates more than 300 sites in China.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.2%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after Bloomberg reported the company is considering selling a 50% stake in a portfolio of European renewable energy assets.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.2% to $97.49 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.2% at $2.98 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 0.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% lower.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.5% to $4,521.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 0.8% to $76.09 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.3%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Decline Premarket Thursday

Healthcare stocks were declining premarket Thursday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 1% lower and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.1%.Immix Biopharma (IMMX) shares were up more than 6% after the company said it achieved a 95% complete response rate in a phase 1b/2 trial evaluating NXC-201 for the treatment for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis.Nanobiotix (NBTX) launched a global follow-on offering of 75 million euros ($87.2 million), the clinical-stage biotechnology company said. Nanobiotix stock was down more than 5% pre-bell.Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) shares were up more than 10% after the company said it priced a public offering of 22.9 million common shares at $12 each.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Uncertainty Surrounding US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.6% lower in Thursday's premarket activity amid increasing uncertainty about the progress of any talks between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.5% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 209,000 in the employment survey week ended May 16 from an upwardly revised 212,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller decrease to 210,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.April housing starts fell by 2.8% from the previous month to a 1.465 million annual rate, compared with expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET for a 1.410 million rate after an increase to a 1.507 million pace in March.April housing starts fell by 2.8% from the previous month to a 1.465 million annual rate, compared with expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET for a 1.410 million rate after an increase to a 1.507 million pace in March.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's monthly manufacturing index fell to minus 0.4 in May after rising to 26.7 in April, compared with expectations for a smaller decrease to a reading of 17.8 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Traders will be looking ahead to the S&P global flash estimates of May manufacturing and services conditions, which are slated for a 9:45 am ET release, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.The Kansas City Fed's manufacturing index for May will be released at 11 am ET.Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is due to speak on Thursday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) declined 1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) retreated by 0.6%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Nanobiotix (NBTX) stock was down more than 7% premarket after the company said it launched a global follow-on offering of 75 million euros ($87.2 million).Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.Borr Drilling (BORR) stock was down more than 7% before the opening bell after the company reported a wider Q1 net loss.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was up 1%.Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell a day after Chardan raised its price target for the company's stock to $9.75 from $8.45.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.Deere (DE) stock was down more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported lower fiscal Q2 earnings.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.8%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.6%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 3.5% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) decreased by 0.2%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.4%.Kroger (KR) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after closing the prior session with a 2.7% fall. Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran is looking to implement substantial price cuts to keep the company competitive, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing an interview with the CEO.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.7% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.01%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was down 04%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.6%.AMD (AMD) shares were down more than 2% in premarket activity after closing the previous day with a 8% rise. The company said it plans to invest more than $10 billion in Taiwan's artificial intelligence ecosystem and is ramping production of its new EPYC processor in Taiwan using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (TSM) 2-nanometer process technology.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.8% to $107.77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.8% at $3.03 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 2.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.7% lower.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.4% to $4,517.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 1.1% to $75.36 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.9%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.6%.

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