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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Flat to Higher Premarket Thursday

Healthcare stocks were flat to higher premarket Thursday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.2%.Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) shares were up more than 6% after the company reported higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) stock was up more than 8% after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales, and increased its 2026 guidance.Quest Diagnostics (DGX) shares were up more than 7% after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its 2026 outlook.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Major Tech Stocks Sell-Off

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.9% in Thursday's premarket activity, as a selloff in major technology stocks follows corporate earnings.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.3% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims decreased to a level of 187,000 in the employment survey week ended July 18, the lowest level since 1969, from an upwardly revised 209,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 210,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.Weekly natural gas stocks are due to be released at 10:30 am ET, followed by the Kansas City Fed's manufacturing index for July at 11:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.04%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.7%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.1% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1.9%.STMicroelectronics (STM) shares were down more than 13% in premarket activity even after the company reported higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 1.8%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% lower.Tesla (TSLA) shares fell more than 7% pre-bell after the electric vehicle manufacturer reported an unexpected year-over-year decline in its Q2 earnings, weighed down by higher operating expenses related to research and development and artificial intelligence initiatives.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was down 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.Ameriprise Financial (AMP) shares traded up 2% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) rose 1.2%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.8%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.04% lower, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was up 1%.Union Pacific Railroad (UNP) and Canadian National Railway (CNI) shares rose more than 1% before the opening bell after the companies signed a binding memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern (NSC). Norfolk Southern shares were 0.7% lower.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 1% premarket following a 0.2% gain at the prior close. The company said that the European Commission approved its experimental drug, Etcamah, in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, for adults with a type of breast cancer harboring an ESR1 mutation that emerges during first-line endocrine therapy, after the Phase 3 SERENA-6 trial met its primary endpoint.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 4.3% to $90.56 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.1% to $2.96 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 4.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.8% higher.Gold futures for July retreated 1.5% to $4,087.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were down 2.5% to $58.81 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.7%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Wednesday

Healthcare stocks were edging higher premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.3% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) marginally advancing.Repligen (RGEN) has agreed to acquire BioLife Solutions (BLFS) in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, the companies said. Shares of Repligen were down more than 4% and BioLife Solutions stock was up more than 2% pre-bell.Royalty Pharma (RPRX) said it will pay up to $425 million, including a $125 million upfront payment, to Neurimmune for a 3% to 4% royalty on worldwide net sales of its interest in AstraZeneca's (AZN) cliramitug. Royalty Pharma stock was down more than 1% pre-bell.Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) shares were 0.8% higher after the company reported that it swung to a Q2 net income as revenue increased during the period.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Major Tech Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) retreated 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was down 1% in Wednesday's premarket activity, as investors awaited results from major technology companies.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.9% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 1.9% in the week ended July 17 despite an increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.6%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% lower.Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company priced an upsized secondary public offering of 18.3 million shares at $20.50 each.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.7%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) lost 0.01%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.5% higher.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q2 earnings.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.7%. 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 0.6% higher.Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company swung to a fiscal Q4 loss.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.04%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.Banco Santander (SAN) shares traded up 1% in early-hours activity after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.8%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) was down 2.8%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity after gaining nearly 2% at the prior close. Chief Executive Jensen Huang is expected to meet Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Lee, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin in the US this week for an artificial intelligence roundtable, according to news reports.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.Shell (SHEL) stock was up more than 1% before market open following a 1.2% gain in the previous session. The company resumed operations at a 200,000-barrel-per-day crude oil unit at its Pernis oil refinery in the Netherlands on Monday following a brief disruption, Reuters reported Tuesday.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.4% to $87.24 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.7% to $2.91 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for July advanced 1.3% to $4,128.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 0.9% to $59.64 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.4% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Tuesday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.9% lower and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 0.3%.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 3% after the company reported Q2 core earnings and net sales that topped analysts' expectations.Danaher (DHR) shares were down more than 15% even after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted net earnings and sales, and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO) shares were down more than 12% after the company said it will halt development of its oral medicine, tebapivat, for sickle cell disease after a Phase 2 study failed to demonstrate a distinct clinical profile.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday as Semiconductor Recovery Supports Markets

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 1.3% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as semiconductor shares rebounded and investors welcomed reports of renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.4% before the start of regular trading.State-level unemployment data for June will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, 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 1.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 1.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.8% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4%.Calix (CALX) shares were down more than 10% in premarket activity after the company reported overnight fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings forecast below market expectations, taking the shine off its Q2 beat.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated marginally by 0.03%.Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) stock was down more than 5% before market open after the company priced its underwritten public offering of 46.3 million Class A shares at $23.75 per share.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) rose 2%.3M (MMM) stock was up 6.7% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined by 0.02%.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher-than-expected Q2 core earnings and net sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% higher.Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares traded down 3% in early-hours activity after the company said it completed its conversion from a mutual holding company structure and closed its previously announced $580 million acquisition of Northfield Bancorp.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated 0.01%.Genuine Parts (GPC) shares were down 6.2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and net sales.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.6% to $84.55 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 0.4% to $2.87 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Gold futures for July advanced 1.2% to $4,062.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 3.7% to $59.17 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 1.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.6% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Flat to Lower Premarket Monday

Healthcare stocks were flat to lower premarket Monday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.2%.Tempus AI (TEM) agreed to acquire Personalis (PSNL) in a deal with a total enterprise value of $1.5 billion. Shares of Tempus AI were down more than 4% and Personalis stock fell past 5% pre-bell.Dyne Therapeutics (DYN) stock was up more than 4% after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration accepted its biologics license application for z-rostudirsen to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients amenable to exon 51 skipping.Kamada (KMDA) shares were up more than 4% after the company said it has signed a three-year $50 million agreement to supply plasma to an unnamed biopharmaceutical company focused on plasma-derived therapies.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday Ahead of Key Earnings Reports

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) advanced 1% in Monday's premarket activity, ahead of a pivotal week for corporate earnings.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.7% before the start of regular trading.The index of leading economic indicators for June will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.5% lower.Hut 8 (HUT) shares traded up 13% in early hours activity after the company said it has signed a second 15-year lease worth $9.8 billion for 352 megawatts of IT capacity at its Beacon Point data center campus in Nueces County, Texas, fully commercializing the site's 1-gigawatt utility capacity.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.3%.Fervo Energy Company (FRVO) stock was up more than 5% before market open after Jefferies upgraded the company to buy from hold.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.3%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was up 0.3%.Alibaba Group (BABA) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after a 2% fall at Friday's close. Reuters reported Monday that Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI temporarily paused new subscriptions as high demand for its recent Kimi K3 model overloaded capacity.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 1.1% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Elbit Systems' (ESLT) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said its Elbit Systems of America unit received multiple contract awards worth more than $370 million from US Customs and Border Protection to enhance US national security.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.3% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 1.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.4%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after Chief Financial Officer Wendell Huang said in a Sunday interview with CNBC that the company is accelerating the expansion of its Arizona chip manufacturing operations to capitalize on a multi-year artificial intelligence demand trend.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.01%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.OKYO Pharma (OKYO) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company said its cash position of around $20.6 million as of the end of March enables completion of a 111-patient phase 3 trial of its lead candidate, urcosimod, for the potential treatment of neuropathic corneal pain.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.5% to $82.12 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.2% to $2.88 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.7% lower.Gold futures for July retreated 0.1% to $4,015.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were up 1.2% to $57.01 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.1% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Friday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Friday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.4% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.7% lower.GSK (GSK) shares were down more than 3% after the company said it will discontinue development of camlipixant for refractory chronic cough after the drug produced mixed results in the phase 3 CALM-1 and CALM-2 trials.Novartis (NVS) shares were up more than 1% after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration approved Fabhalta under the traditional approval pathway to slow kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy at risk of disease progression.Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) shares were 0.6% higher after the company said new phase 3 data showed its oral TYK2 inhibitor, zasocitinib, delivered high rates of skin clearance across difficult-to-treat body sites in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Retreat From Chipmaker Stocks

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) fell 1.8% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors continued to pull back from chipmakers.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.8%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures declining 1.6% before the start of regular trading.June housing starts jumped by 19% from the previous month to a 1.427 million annual rate, above expectations compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET for a 1.310 million rate after a decrease to a 1.199 million pace in May.US import prices rose by 0.3% in June, compared to the 0.7% decrease expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 1.7% increase in May.Industrial production data for June will be released at 9:15 am ET, followed by the preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading for July at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.3%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.6%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.7%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.9%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 1%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% lower.XPeng (XPEV) shares were down more than 5% pre-bell after closing the prior session with a 1% rise. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the company is launching its L03 SUV in Munich, marking its first global vehicle launch outside China as it expands in Europe and other overseas markets.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.1% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined 3.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 3.9%.Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) shares were down more than 5% in premarket activity following a 1.8% fall at the prior close. The company said it will work with logic semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus to advance "agentic AI" for advanced-node system-on-chip design under a new collaboration.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were flat.SpaceX's (SPCX) stock was down more than 4% before the opening bell after CEO Elon Musk said in a Thursday post on X that the company's Starship rocket triggered an "automatic launch abort," with the next launch to be rescheduled possibly "in a few days".Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.4%.GSK (GSK) stock was down more than 2% premarket after the company said it would discontinue development of camlipixant for refractory chronic cough after the drug produced mixed results in the phase 3 CALM-1 and CALM-2 trials.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.6%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 1.5% higher.BP (BP) stock was up more than 1%, and ConocoPhillips (COP) was 2% higher before market open. CNBC reported Friday that the companies plan to reveal billions of dollars in new investments in Iraq to help build its energy sector and increase resilience against Iranian disruptions.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 0.1% lower.Truist Financial (TFC) shares traded down 1% in early hours activity, even after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 2.7% to $81.04 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 0.5% to $2.87 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% lower.Gold futures for July retreated 0.1% to $3,988.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were down 1.1% to $55.59 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.9% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Thursday

Healthcare stocks were rising pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 1.2% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 0.5%.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock was up more than 7% after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.Abbott Laboratories (ABT) shares were up more than 5% after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.Eli Lilly (LLY) has agreed to acquire AtaiBeckley (ATAI) for $2.8 billion in cash plus potential milestone payments of up to $1.0 billion, the companies said. AtaiBeckley stock was up more than 33% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Semiconductor Stock Weakness

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 0.9% in Thursday's premarket activity, amid weakness in semiconductor stocks.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures slipping 0.5% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 208,000 in the week ended July 11 from an upwardly revised 216,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a level of 217,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.The New York Federal Reserve's services index jumped to 8.7 in July from minus 10.1 in June.US retail sales rose by 0.2% in June, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following the previous month's revised 1.0% increase.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's monthly manufacturing index jumped to 41.4 in July after rising to 10.3 in June, compared with expectations for a much smaller increase to a reading of 12.5 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.Reports releasing at 10:00 am ET include the pending home sales data for June, business inventories data for May, and home builder sentiment data for July.Weekly natural gas stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson is slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 2.1%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 0.9%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) increased marginally by 0.02%.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock was up more than 5% premarket after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.9%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.GE Aerospace (GE) stock was down more than 3% before the opening bell, even after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.7%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced marginally by 0.03%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increased 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.6%.Honda Motor (HMC) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after a 0.7% decline at the prior close. Nikkei reported that the company plans to begin production of its UC3 electric motorcycle in Vietnam as early as September, shifting manufacturing from Thailand as it looks to capitalize on growing demand for electric two-wheelers in the country.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% lower.UBS Group (UBS) shares traded down 2% in early hours activity following a 2.3% gain in the previous session. Bloomberg News reported, citing an internal memo, that the company hired former Goldman Sachs (GS) managing director Takehiro Sakuramoto to head its debt capital markets division in Japan.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.04%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was down more than 2% before market open, extending losses from its 0.7% retreat at the end of Wednesday's session. The company said it expects Q2 hydrocarbon production to be nearly 2.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, supported by about 4% organic growth.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% 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 2.7%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 3.7%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity after advancing 0.3% at Wednesday's close. The company said it is working with Noetra to launch a factory of central processing units and graphics processing units to support the development of a national "Physical AI" infrastructure.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1% to $80.41 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 0.8% to $2.95 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Gold futures for July retreated 0.5% to $4,032.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 0.7% to $57.02 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.9% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Decline Premarket Wednesday

Healthcare stocks were declining premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.6% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.1% lower.Elevance Health (ELV) shares were down more than 8% after the company reported lower Q2 adjusted earnings.Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock was down more than 2% even after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and reported sales, and raised its fiscal 2026 outlook.Merck (MRK) shares were up more than 2% after the company said its phase 3 trial of its therapy, Keytruda, met the primary endpoint of progression-free survival in patients with mismatch repair-deficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Economic Reports

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) advanced 0.4% in Wednesday's premarket activity, amid economic data releases.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.02%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 2.7% in the week ended July 10 as higher 30-year mortgage rates depressed new home applications, while refinancing activity improved, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 15.6 in July from 5.7 in June, compared with a smaller expected increase to a reading of 9.2 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.US producer prices fell 0.3% in June, compared with expectations for no change, while core producer prices rose 0.2%, below forecasts for a 0.3% increase.Fed Chair Kevin Warsh begins his second day of testimony at 10:00 am ET.Weekly crude oil stocks data are set for release at 10:30 am ET, followed by an appearance byNew York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Lisa Cook are slated to speak on Wednesday.The Fed's Beige Book report will be released at 2:00 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated 0.01%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.6%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 1%, while the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Pentair (PNR) stock fell more than 21% before the opening bell after the water treatment company reported preliminary Q2 results below market estimates and lowered its full-year outlook amid headwinds related to its pool segment.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%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.BlackRock (BLK) shares traded up more than 4% in early hours activity after Bloomberg reported the company is in discussions over providing about $45 million in private credit to Indian e-commerce platform Udaan as part of a proposed $160 million funding package.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.6%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% 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 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.4%.ASML (ASML) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity after the company reported year-over-year growth in Q2 earnings and sales and raised revenue guidance for the full-year 2026.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreated 0.01%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was up 1.2%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Lucid (LCID) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after dropping more than 16% in Tuesday's regular session following rumors of a potential bankruptcy filing that the company quashed.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) declined 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.2%.Merck (MRK) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company said a phase 3 trial of its therapy, Keytruda, met the primary endpoint of progression-free survival in patients with mismatch repair-deficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 2.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.1%.Oceaneering International (OII) stock was up nearly 1% before market open after the company and Kongsberg were selected by the US Department of War's Defense Innovation Unit to support the US Navy's vision for scalable uncrewed undersea platforms.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.6% to $79.82 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 0.2% to $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% lower.Gold futures for July gained 0.8% to $4,035.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.4% to $58.28 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.2% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Tuesday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.3% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.1% higher.HCA Healthcare (HCA) shares were down more than 9% after the company cut its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance.NextCure (NXTC) will merge with privately held Avere Therapeutics in an all-stock transaction to advance Avere's lead oral IL-23 therapy, AVR-001, for inflammatory diseases, the company said. NextCure shares were surging past 313% pre-bell.Spero Therapeutics (SPRO) has licensed exclusive worldwide rights, excluding Greater China, to develop and commercialize Innovent Biologics' immunology drug candidate, IBI355, under a deal valued at up to about $1.1 billion, the companies said. Spero Therapeutics stock was up 0.5% premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Ahead of Warsh Testimony

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) advanced 1.1% in Tuesday's premarket activity, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's first day of testimony at 10:00 am ET.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The US consumer price index fell a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in June, compared with expectations for a 0.1% decline, after rising 0.5% in May, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed on Tuesday.Fed Governors Michael Barr and Lisa Cook and Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman are scheduled to speak on Tuesday.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.9% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 2% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 3.5%.IBM (IBM) shares were down more than 22% in premarket activity after the company posted expected Q2 operating earnings and revenue that trailed analysts' estimates.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% lower.HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company cut its guidance for 2026 EPS and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) rose 0.9%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.General Fusion (GFUZ) was up more than 6% before the opening bell, a day after the company began trading on the Nasdaq following the completion of its merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1% higher.JPMorgan Chase (JPM) shares traded down more than 2% in early hours activity even after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.03%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declined marginally by 0.01%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.Honda Motor (HMC) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after a 0.3% decline at the prior close. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that the vehicle manufacturer's Odyssey model year 2011 through 2017 vehicles are under review following complaints about airbags deploying unnecessarily.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.7%.BP (BP) was up more than 1% before market open after the company said its Q2 results are expected to include post-tax adjusting items relating to impairments of around $1.0 billion.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 2.5% to $80.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 0.8% to $2.88 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.3% lower.Gold futures for July gained 0.7% to $4,032.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 0.5% to $58.24 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) increased 2.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 3.2% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Lower Early Monday

Healthcare stocks were mixed in early trading Monday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down by 0.2% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 1.4% lower.Moderna (MRNA) shares fell 1.2%, extending the 10.8% loss in the previous session. Jefferies lifted its price target on the company to $60 from $53, while maintaining a hold rating.Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL) traded down 0.5% after a 4.2% fall at the end of Friday's session. The company said that the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued three new patents covering resmetirom, strengthening its intellectual property portfolio for Rezdiffra.InMode (INMD) stock was down more than 1% after rising 1.8% at the prior close. The company reported preliminary Q2 revenue of $95.2 million to $95.4 million.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Monday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gaining by 0.5% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) flat.InMode (INMD) stock was down more than 1% premarket after rising 1.8% at the prior close. The company reported preliminary Q2 revenue of $95.2 million to $95.4 million.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as Renewed US-Iran Conflict Lifts Oil Prices

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) retreated 1% in Monday's premarket activity, as renewed military tensions between the US and Iran drove oil prices higher.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.9% before the start of regular trading.Fed Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 2%.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% lower.First Hawaiian (FHB) shares traded down 6% in early hours activity, while TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) was up 7% after the companies signed a definitive agreement for First Hawaiian to acquire TriCo in an all-stock transaction.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was inactive. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was down 3.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 3.3%.Intel (INTC) shares were down more than 3% in premarket activity after the company said it is investing 5 billion euros ($5.71 billion) in its Leixlip campus in Ireland to scale capacity to deliver Intel Xeon 6 and next-gen Intel Xeon built on its Intel 3 node.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) was down 0.2%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.4%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Rockwell Automation (ROK) stock declined more than 3% before the opening bell following a 1% rise at Friday's close. Citigroup lifted the company's price target to $555 from $500 and maintained its buy rating.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% lower.InMode (INMD) stock was down more than 1% premarket after rising 1.8% at the prior close. The company reported preliminary Q2 revenue of $95.2 million to $95.4 million.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.9%. 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 0.1% lower.Nio (NIO) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company to buy from neutral and lifted its price target to $7 from $6.60.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.5%.Pembina Pipeline (PBA) stock was up more than 1% before the market open, reversing the 0.8% fall in the prior session. Wells Fargo upgraded Pembina Pipeline to overweight from underweight and raised its price target to CA$76 from CA$55.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.8% to $74.09 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.5% to $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.4% lower.Gold futures for July fell 1.1% to $4,068.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 2.4% to $58.71 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.2% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Advance Premarket Friday

Healthcare stocks were advancing premarket Friday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.4% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 0.5%.Mesoblast (MESO) shares were up more than 4% after the company said sales of its steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease treatment, Ryoncil, totaled $36 million in fiscal Q4.SL Science (SLBT) stock was up more than 8% after the company said it has submitted an orphan drug designation request to the US Food and Drug Administration for its Gamma Delta T therapy, named Vdelta2+ Gamma Delta T Cells, for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme.InMode (INMD) stock was up more than 1% after the company confirmed that its board has received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Steel Partners Holdings dated July 9.

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