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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Technology Shares

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 1.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 3% in recent Tuesday premarket activity, amid a broad technology selloff fueled by concerns over borrowing costs and heavy spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 3% before the start of regular trading.The S&P Global flash readings for June manufacturing and services conditions are due to be released at 9:45 am ET.The state-level unemployment data for May and the Richmond Fed's services and manufacturing readings for June will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 4.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 3.4% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 5.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 3.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 3.5% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 3.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 5.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 7%.International Business Machines (IBM) shares were up more than 4% in recent premarket activity after the company said it joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner program.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was down 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) retreated by 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares traded down 5.6% in early hours activity after the online investment platform priced a private $2 billion offering of non-interest-bearing senior convertible notes, due Oct. 1, 2029.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 1.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was gaining by 0.2%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.6%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down 2.7% pre-bell, following a 1.1% gain at the previous day's close. NatPower said it has signed a multiyear supply and execution deal with Tesla for more than 25 gigawatt-hours of battery energy storage systems in Italy and the UK.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.7%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was up 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.7%.Natera (NTRA) stock was down more than 2% premarket, extending the 1.1% decline at the prior close. The company said it has received a Category 1 recommendation from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for Signatera-guided adjuvant atezolizumab treatment in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock was down more than 2% before market open after the company agreed to acquire Germany's Vaccumschmelze and associated business and subsidiaries from Ara Partners for $1.9 billion in cash and stock.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) declined by 1.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up less than 0.1% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.A. O. Smith (AOS) stock little changed before the opening bell. The company said its board has elected Stephen Shafer, president and chief executive officer, as chairman, effective July 1, after Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler retires.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.3% to $73.60 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.6% to $3.20 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for July were down by 1.6% to $4,134.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 5.1% to $62.21 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.9% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday

Healthcare stocks were mixed pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.5% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.7% lower.Natera (NTRA) has received a Category 1 recommendation from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for Signatera-guided adjuvant atezolizumab treatment in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the company said. Natera shares were down more than 2% premarket.Boundless Bio (BOLD) stock was up more than 79% after the company said it signed a definitive merger agreement with privately held biotech firm Serapha Bio in an all-stock merger.Armata Pharmaceuticals (ARMP) shares were up more than 10% after the company said it has received an additional $2.5 million in non-dilutive funding under a previously announced award from the Department of Defense.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Flat to Lower Premarket Monday

Healthcare stocks were flat to lower premarket Monday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.1% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive.AbbVie (ABBV) has agreed to acquire Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) for $135.11 per share in cash for a total equity value of $10.9 billion. Shares of Apogee Therapeutics were up nearly 47% pre-bell, while AbbVie rose 2.3%.Definium Therapeutics (DFTX) shares were up more than 60% after the company said the phase 3 Emerge trial of a single 100-microgram dose of DT120 orally disintegrating tablet in major depressive disorder met the primary endpoint, along with all key secondary efficacy endpoints.MapLight Therapeutics' (MPLT) phase 2 trial of ML-004 in autism spectrum disorder failed to meet its primary endpoint in social communication, the company said. MapLight Therapeutics stock was up 1.6% premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Amid Continued US-Iran Talks

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 traders focused on continuing US-Iran talks for a potentially positive outcome.US stock futures were higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.01%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.02%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) advanced by 0.03%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.8% higher.Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) stock rose more than 47% premarket after AbbVie (ABBV) agreed to acquire Apogee for $135.11 per share in cash for a total equity value of $10.9 billion. AbbVie shares were 1.1% higher.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.5% lower.SpaceX (SPCX) stock was down by nearly 4% before the opening bell following a 3.6% fall at the prior close. The Financial Times reported Sunday that the company was assigned MSCI's lowest possible ESG rating, triple-C, just ahead of its $75 billion initial public offering earlier this month.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.7%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Maplebear (CART) shares were down 2% pre-bell after closing Friday with a 4% rise. The company said Monday it launched a short-form vertical video feature that allows users to browse and shop meal and recipe content within retailer storefronts on its platform.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 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 0.4% lower.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares traded down 2% in early hours activity after the company said it plans to offer $2 billion worth of convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private placement.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 2.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.3%.ServiceNow (NOW) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity. The company said it has teamed up with Inspira Enterprise to offer the full suite of ServiceNow capabilities to enterprises worldwide through the IT services and consulting firm's platform.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.CMB.TECH (CMBT) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company said it will charter up to 12 shipping vessels capable of being powered by ammonia to Fortescue, an Australian metals and green-energy enterprise.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.9% to $75.17 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.2% to $3.31 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2% higher.Gold futures for July were down by 0.5% to $4,223.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 0.1% to $66.84 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.1% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Advance Premarket Thursday

Healthcare stocks were advancing premarket Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.2% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.5% higher.Denali Therapeutics (DNLI) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it has signed an agreement to sell its rare pediatric disease priority review voucher for gross proceeds of $195 million.Pfizer (PFE) shares were down more than 1% after the company said Chief Financial Officer Dave Denton will step down from his position on Aug. 15 after accepting a position outside the pharmaceutical industry in the consumer goods sector.NovoCure (NVCR) stock was down more than 15% after the company said a phase 3 trial evaluating its tumor treating fields therapy in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma failed to meet its primary endpoint.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday as Interim US-Iran Deal Lifts Risk Sentiment

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 Thursday's premarket activity, as investors welcomed an interim US-Iran agreement that reduced concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.7%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.3% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 226,000 in the employment survey week ended June 13 from an upwardly revised 230,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a larger decrease to 225,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's monthly manufacturing index rose to 10.3 in June after decreasing to minus 0.4 in May, compared with expectations for a slightly smaller increase to a reading of 10 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.May's leading indicators data will be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded up 12% in early hours activity a day after the company said it received municipal approval to purchase the 32-megawatt Big Boden data center in Sweden from Bodens Utvecklings.Winners and Losers: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) gained 1.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% higher.Legend Biotech (LEGN) stock was down more than 9% premarket after the company priced an underwritten public offering of 7.7 million American depositary shares at $29.35 each, for gross proceeds of about $226 million.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 2%, 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 2.1% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4.2%.Intel (INTC) shares were up more than 9% in premarket activity after President Donald Trump said Apple (AAPL) has "agreed to work with Intel to design and build its Chips in America." Apple stock was gaining by 0.3%.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained by 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down more than 3% before market open after edging down 0.2% in the prior close. The company and its partners said they have selected the development concept for the Ringvei Vest project in the Norwegian North Sea, which is expected to contribute about 240 million barrels of oil equivalent.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) rose 1%.Diageo (DEO) shares gained nearly 1% pre-bell after the Financial Times reported that Chief Executive Dave Lewis has ordered senior executives to implement broad cost-cutting measures as part of a major restructuring effort at the spirits giant.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 1.9% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.SpaceX (SPCX) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after experiencing its first post-IPO retreat from recent record highs, as market data and multiple analysts point to active put option trading and technical downward pressure following the stock's initial surge.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 1.9% to $75.35 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.5% to $3.16 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% lower.Gold futures for July were down by 2.7% to $4,261.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 5.6% to $67.33 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.02% lower.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Fed Rates Announcement

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 0.7% in Wednesday's premarket activity, ahead of the highly anticipated interest rate announcement by the Federal Reserve at 2 pm ET.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications fell by 3.8% in the week ended June 12 after a 10.8% increase in the previous week, as average 30-year fixed mortgage rates held steady, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.US retail sales rose by 0.9% in May, a larger gain than the 0.6% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and following the previous month's revised 0.4% gain.The pending home sales data for May and the business inventories data for April are both scheduled to be released at 10:00 am ET.Weekly petroleum stocks data are due to be released at 10:30 am ET.The Federal Reserve's 2 pm ET announcement will be followed by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first press conference at 2:30 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 2.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was inactive.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) fell 0.2% and the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% higher.AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) shares rose 2.4%, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) stock was up 1.6% premarket after the companies signed a preclinical research collaboration, option, and license deal to discover and develop T-cell-engaging multispecific antibodies.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.SpaceX (SPCX) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell, following a 4.8% rise in Tuesday's session. Investor Michael Burry, known for calling the US housing collapse and the 2008 financial crisis, wrote in his newsletter on Tuesday that the company's put options remain too expensive.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 1.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was up 0.8%, 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 1.9% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.7%.Nokia (NOK) shares were up 2.6% in premarket activity after the company said it will expand its advanced semiconductor test and packaging facilities in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to increase the manufacturing of photonic chips for artificial intelligence networks.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.6%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1%. 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) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Stellantis (STLA) shares were up 1.9% pre-bell after Bloomberg reported, citing FIM-CISL labor union secretary general Ferdinando Uliano, that the company has pledged new investments in Italy, including 5 billion euros ($5.80 billion) in research and development by 2030 and the addition of engineering jobs.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.03%. 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.Aegon (AEG) shares were down 0.8% pre-bell after gaining 1.5% at the prior close. The company said it has appointed Will Fuller as chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.1%.YPF (YPF) stock was down 0.1% before the opening bell, adding to the 2.6% loss at the previous close. Reuters reported that the company signed a letter of intent to explore collaborations in fast-charging networks and energy storage infrastructure.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 0.9% to $76.73 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 0.7% to $3.22 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 0.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% lower.Gold futures for July were slightly lower to $4,352.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained 0.1% to $70.58 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 0.01%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.3% lower.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Wednesday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) down 0.1% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.1% higher.Novo Nordisk (NVO) said it is aware of claims by cyber extortion group FulcrumSec that it stole company data and sought a $25 million payment, Reuters reported. Shares of Novo Nordisk were up more than 3% pre-bell.uniQure (QURE) stock was up more than 66% after the company said it intends to submit a Biologics License Application for the accelerated approval of AMT-130 to treat Huntington's disease in Q3.Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) and AbCellera Biologics (ABCL) signed a preclinical research collaboration, option and license deal to discover and develop T-cell engaging multispecific antibodies, the companies said. Shares of AbCellera Biologics were up more than 2% and Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock was over 1% higher premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Ahead of Fed Policy Meeting

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.04%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.2% in Tuesday's premarket activity, ahead of the Fed's monetary policy committee meeting on interest rates.A decision on interest rates is due tomorrow.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.01%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.3% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.7%.Alvotech (ALVO) stock was down more than 6% premarket after the company priced an underwritten public offering of about 22.7 million shares at $3.75 per share, for gross proceeds of about $85 million.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 0.5% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.SpaceX (SPCX) stock was up more than 4% before the opening bell following a 19.6% rise at the prior close. The company said it has signed an agreement to acquire Cursor in a deal with an implied equity value of $60 billion.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 0.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.5%.Qualcomm (QCOM) shares were up more than 4% in premarket activity after CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC the company is developing more than 40 new AI device designs as it prepares for the next wave of "agent" powered consumer electronics.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained by 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.1% higher.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down nearly 1% pre-bell after closing Monday with a 1.2% gain. Global electric vehicle sales are expected to be slower than previously expected, especially in the United States, hurt by the withdrawal of regulatory support for electrification in the country, according to a Tuesday note published by BloombergNEF.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.5%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.5% lower.Fiserv (FISV) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company said it has launched tender offers to buy all $750 million of 5.15% senior notes due 2027, and all $2 billion of 4.40% senior notes due 2049.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.3%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up nearly 1% before market open, a day after the European Commission said it had approved a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Masdar focused on renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.9% to $78.40 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 0.9% to $3.18 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% lower.Gold futures for July advanced by 0.2% to $4,360.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 0.4% to $70.44 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 0.7%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday

Healthcare stocks were edging higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.2% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 0.6% higher.Precigen (PGEN) shares were up more than 3% after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration granted orphan drug exclusivity for its recurrent respiratory papillomatosis treatment called papzimeos.Zymeworks' (ZYME) drug to treat certain reproductive tract cancers has shown promise in early testing, the biotechnology company reported at the European Society for Medical Oncology Gynaecological Cancers Congress. Zymeworks stock was up more than 1% pre-bell.Elicio Therapeutics (ELTX) shares were down more than 64% after the company said its Phase 2 clinical study evaluating the experimental pancreatic cancer therapy ELI-002 7p did not meet the pre-specified primary endpoint of disease-free survival.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday Amid US-Iran Ceasefire

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 1.3%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 2.1% in Monday's premarket activity, as the US and Iran said they have agreed to a ceasefire.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 1.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.9%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 2.1% before the start of regular trading.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index fell to 5.7 in June from 19.6 in May, compared with a smaller expected decrease to a reading of 13.5 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.The industrial production report for May will be released at 9:15 am ET, followed by the housing market index for June at 10 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 3.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 5.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.4%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 1.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.1% higher.SpaceX (SPCX) rose more than 6% before market open after the Elon Musk-led company finished its trading debut on Friday with a 19% rise.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 2.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.9% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 3.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose 4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) increased by 4.2%.Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) shares were up more than 6% in premarket activity after the company entered into a multi-year agreement with IQE for the supply of indium phosphide epiwafers used in optical connectivity offerings for data center infrastructure.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 2% while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 2.8%.Equinor ASA (EQNR) stock was down more than 5% before the opening bell after the company said it is advancing a fourth phase of development at the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea after new appraisal wells confirmed additional recoverable oil volumes in the area.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 1.1% higher.Zymeworks (ZYME) was up more than 2% premarket a day after the biotechnology company said its drug to treat certain reproductive tract cancers has shown promise in early testing.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.7%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 2.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 2% lower.Deutsche Bank (DB) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell as media outlets reported that JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Deutsche Bank will participate in Singapore's planned gold-clearing system. JPMorgan stock was 0.8% higher.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained by 1.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) increased by 1.1%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up more than 1.6% pre-bell after closing Friday with a 1.8% rise. News agency Reuters claimed Monday that the electric vehicle maker relied on misleading data when it made representations to European regulators about enhanced safety from its self-driving vehicles.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 5.4% to $80.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 1.4% at $3.08 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 4.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.4% lower.Gold futures for July advanced by 2.6% to $4,347.00 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 4.1% to $70.75 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 3.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 4.8%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Friday

Healthcare stocks were advancing pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.5% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 0.3%.BeOne Medicines (ONC) stock was up more than 1% after the company said new data for tacabrutideg, a Bruton's tyrosine kinase degrader, showed "durable responses" in pretreated relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma patients and promising activity in BTK inhibitor-naive patients.BioCryst Pharmaceuticals' (BCRX) Orladeyo was associated with "early and sustained reductions" in hereditary angioedema or HAE attacks, demonstrated by new clinical data from the ongoing APeX-P study, the company said. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals shares were up 0.1% premarket.Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) stock was up nearly 2% after the company closed the $180 million sale of its rare pediatric disease priority review voucher.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Friday Ahead of SpaceX Debut

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) fell 0.3% in Friday's premarket activity, ahead of the debut of Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies after markets open.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures easing 0.3% before the start of regular trading.The preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for June will be released at 10 am ET, while the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.02%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.6%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.3% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 0.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 1.2%.Adobe (ADBE) shares were down more than 9% in premarket activity as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the software maker's latest quarterly results and announcement that Chief Financial Officer Dan Durn had resigned.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.7%, and the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.3% higher, while the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) retreated by 0.04%.Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it has been added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, effective June 22.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained by 1.6%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.Enliven Therapeutics (ELVN) stock was down more than 3% premarket after the company priced an upsized public offering of 8.9 million shares at $37.50 per share and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 1.73 million shares at $37.499 each.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 0.5% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares were up nearly 2% pre-bell after the British financial services giant agreed to acquire the UK operations of GoHenry, a money-management education platform, from Acorns Grow.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 1.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated by 0.1%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained by 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% higher.Lennar (LEN) shares were down nearly 2% pre-bell after the homebuilder issued a downbeat fiscal Q3 delivery outlook.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.5% lower.Venture Global (VG) stock was down more than 1% before market open after the company closed an offering of $1.13 billion of 6.375% senior secured notes due Dec. 15, 2034, and $1.13 billion of 6.625% senior secured notes due June 15, 2036.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.7% to $85.37 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 0.3% at $3.10 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for July advanced by 2.4% to $4,213.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 4.2% to $66.69 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) decreased by 0.8%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Higher Pre-Bell Thursday

Healthcare stocks were higher premarket Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gaining 0.3% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advancing 0.1%.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 2% premarket after the company said a phase 1/2 study of its experimental therapy, del-brax, met both primary and key secondary endpoints in patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.Guardant Health (GH) shares gained more than 1% pre-bell after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Guardant360 CDx for Boehringer Ingelheim's Hernexeos in adults with HER2-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer.Tilray Brands (TLRY) stock advanced 0.6% after its BrewDog unit said it is reducing pint prices to 2 UK pounds ($2.67), or about 1998 levels, at its Scottish bars for an upcoming 72-hour bank holiday weekend.

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Commodities

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

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 0.6% in Thursday's premarket activity, amid US attacks on Iran and ahead of economic data.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.8% before the start of regular trading.May's producer price index, a measure of wholesale prices, and the weekly jobless claims bulletin are scheduled to be released at 8:30 am ET.Weekly natural gas stocks post at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.9% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 1.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.1%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1.4% and the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) added 0.3%, while the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.6% lower.PureCycle Technologies (PCT) stock was down more than 16% before the opening bell after the company priced simultaneous public offerings of debt and equity to generate $395 million in total gross proceeds.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) advanced 1.4% each, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 3.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 3%.Oracle (ORCL) shares were down more than 10% in premarket activity as the cloud computing company announced plans to raise about $40 billion via debt and equity issuances in fiscal 2027, including its previously announced $20 billion stock sale.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.7% lower.WisdomTree (WT) shares were down more than 5% pre-bell, continuing from a 1.9% fall in the previous session. The company reported higher assets under management and net inflows for May.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.9% higher.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 2% premarket after the company said a phase 1/2 study of its experimental therapy, del-brax, met both primary and key secondary endpoints in patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) advanced 0.02%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1%.BP (BP) stock was up more than 2% before market open a day after the company said its Whiting refinery team held a 63rd formal bargaining meeting with the United Steelworkers Local 7-1 committee to discuss a new labor contract.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated by 0.01%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) fell by 0.7%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) rose by 0.8%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up nearly 1% pre-bell after Annick De Ridder, Flemish Minister of Mobility, Public Works, Ports, and Sport, said in an X post that the EV maker's full self-driving technology has been approved in Belgium.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 0.9% to $90.83 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 1.5% at $3.14 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose 0.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% lower.Gold futures for July retreated by 0.7% to $4,105.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 1.3% to $63.87 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.04%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) decreased by 0.2%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare

Healthcare stocks were higher premarket Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gaining 0.3% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advancing 0.9%.Novartis (NVS) stock was up more than 2% premarket after the company said a phase I/II study of its experimental therapy, del-brax, met both primary and key secondary endpoints in patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Mixed Premarket Wednesday

Healthcare stocks were mixed premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) slightly higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) down 0.2%.Sanofi (SNY) stock was down more than 2% after the company said it will discontinue a phase 3 trial of its experimental drug riliprubart in patients with a type of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy after an interim review found the study was unlikely to provide sufficient efficacy.Pulse Biosciences (PLSE) shares were down more than 4% after the company said it will issue a redemption notice to retire the remaining 200% common stock warrants from its July 2024 rights offering.Tango Therapeutics (TNGX) stock was down more than 1% after the company said it priced an underwritten public offering of 18.2 million common shares and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 1.8 million additional shares.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Renewed US-Iran Clashes

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated by 1.6% in Wednesday's premarket activity, amid renewed clashes between Iran and the US.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.9%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.5% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 10.8% in the week ended June 5 after a 2.5% decline in Memorial Day week despite an increase in average 30-year mortgage rates, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.US consumer prices rose 0.5% in May, matching economists' expectations but slowing from a 0.6% increase in April, while core CPI increased 0.2%, below forecasts for a 0.3% gain and down from a 0.4% rise in the prior month.The consumer price index report for May is scheduled for an 8:30 am ET release.The weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 2.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.01%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 2.2% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2.2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 4.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 3.4%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares were down more than 3% in premarket activity even after the company reported higher net revenue for the month of May and the period from January to May.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.7% higher. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 1.2%.Sea's (SE) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell. Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, that the company's Shopee division is eliminating hundreds of developer positions, affecting about 8% of the platform's developer workforce.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 1.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.8% lower.Sanofi (SNY) stock was down more than 2% premarket after the company said that it will discontinue a phase 3 trial of its experimental drug riliprubart in patients with a type of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy after an interim review found the study was unlikely to provide "sufficient efficacy."FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.5% higher.Blackstone (BX) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after Bloomberg reported the company is divesting Interplex's information and communications technology division to BizLink for roughly $850 million, with the agreement including an additional $50 million earnout based on certain milestones.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) fell 1.6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Core & Main (CNM) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell, after the company reported unchanged fiscal Q1 net sales.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) rose 2.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.7%.APA (APA) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company said it has agreed to acquire Savant Alaska for about $70 million in upfront consideration, plus contingent payments related to the development of APA's eastern North Slope portfolio.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 2.1% to $90.02 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 2.9% at $3.23 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose by 1.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.6% higher.Gold futures for July retreated by 2.8% to $4,166.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 2.3% to $63.72 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 2.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) decreased by 2.4%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Tuesday

Healthcare stocks were rising pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) 0.3% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advancing by 1%.TG Therapeutics (TGTX) shares were up more than 3% after the company said it has started a phase 2 trial evaluating BRIUMVI as a maintenance therapy following induction with efgartigimod in adult patients with myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease.Teleflex (TFX) stock was up more than 1% after the company said four-year follow-up data from its BIOMAG-I study continued to show a favorable long-term safety profile for its Freesolve resorbable magnesium scaffold.Novanta (NOVT) shares were down more than 7% after the company signed a securities purchase agreement for the private placement of about 2.1 million common shares at $140 per share to institutional and other accredited investors, for total proceeds of approximately $300 million. Novanta also said it has agreed to acquire Riverpoint Medical from Arlington Capital Partners for a $1.2 billion upfront cash consideration and potential $250 million milestone payment in Q1.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Inflation Data

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.9% in Tuesday's premarket activity, amid key inflation data releasing this week.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.8% before the start of regular trading.The US trade deficit narrowed to $55.9 billion in April from $56.6 billion in March, coming in slightly below economists' expectations of a $56.1 billion gap.The existing home sales data for May and the wholesale inventory data for April will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 1.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by less than 1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.05%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated by 0.8% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.9% higher.CECO Environmental (CECO) stock was up more than 10% before market open after the company said it now expects 2026 revenue of about $1.28 billion to $1.38 billion from its acquisition of Thermon Group, up from $940 million to $1 billion it projected previously.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.9% higher.IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA) stock was down more than 7% premarket after the company said late Monday it priced an underwritten public offering expected to raise about $300 million in gross proceeds.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% lower.UBS Group (UBS) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after Reuters reported that Swiss lawmakers are considering proposals that would reduce the capital burden facing UBS under planned banking reforms introduced after the collapse of Credit Suisse.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.1% 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) increased by 2.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.5%.Cipher Digital (CIFR) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity, following a 8.2% rise at the prior close. The company said late Monday that its Stingray Compute unit has priced an $810 million private offering of 6.0% senior secured notes due 2031 at 99.75% of face value.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated by 0.3%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) increased by 0.7%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Carnival (CCL) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company deployed Konami Gaming's Synkros casino management system across the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.5%.Uranium Energy (UEC) stock was down more than 4% before the opening bell after the company reported a wider fiscal Q3 net loss.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 1.9% to $89.57 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.8% to $3.17 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) lost 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for July advanced by 0.1% to $4,365.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 0.2% to $68.48 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased by 0.7%.

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