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The consumer staples ETF traded mixed to lower, lagging the discretionary sector during sessions buoyed by US-Iran ceasefire news.

Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Monday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) down 0.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) 0.6% higher.British American Tobacco's (BTI) Fit2Win transformation program is on track to deliver 600 million British pounds ($792.5 million) in annual cost savings by 2028, impacting about 9,000 roles globally, the company said. Shares of British American Tobacco were 0.8% lower premarket.Miniso (MNSO) said its board has approved a new share repurchase program of up to 2 billion Hong Kong dollars ($255 million) over the next 12 months starting Tuesday. Miniso stock was up more than 4% pre-bell.GameStop (GME) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it expects fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA in excess of $600 million.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday Amid Hopes for Renewed US-Iran Diplomacy

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.3% in Monday's premarket activity, amid optimism around renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.8%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1% before the start of regular trading.The Dallas Fed manufacturing survey for June will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) increased by 0.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.2%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained by 1.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN) stock was up 8.9% premarket after the company said that its Lumvoa medicine received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to treat thyroid eye disease, an autoimmune disease.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock was up more than 10% before the opening bell after the company agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal valuing the satellite operator at an enterprise value of about $8 billion.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares were 2% higher before the opening bell, extending gains from a 5.6% rise on Friday. Goldman Sachs lifted its price target on the company to $121 from $108, while maintaining a buy rating.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 1.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.9%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up 0.8% in premarket activity, after a 1.6% fall at the previous close. Firmus Technologies said over the weekend that Nvidia will supply up to 170,000 artificial intelligence accelerators for its planned AI factory campus in Batam, Indonesia.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was marginally higher, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) fell 1.5%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained by 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.4, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Amazon's (AMZN) shares were up nearly 1% pre-bell after gaining 2.5% at Friday's close. Reuters reported over the weekend that the retailer's Prime Day discounts generated more than $26.4 billion in sales from June 23 to June 26, a 9.3% year-over-year increase.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Eni (E) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company said it has started enhanced gas production off the coast of Libya, in partnership with Libyan National Oil.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained by 1.2% to $70.07 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 2.3% to $3.20 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3% lower.Gold futures for July were down by 1.1% to $4,051.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.9% to $58.53 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.8% lower.

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Commodities

Correction: Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Shift Focus From Middle East to Technology Stocks

(Corrects the third paragraph to state that May advance trade deficit widened.)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) retreated 1.6% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors shifted their focus from the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East to technology stocks.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.4% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit widened to $105.76 billion in May from $83.01 billion in April, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.June's final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is scheduled to speak on Friday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was down 0.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) declined by 1.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.01%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.8%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. 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 flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the company's Q1 earnings announcement.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded down 6.1% in early hours activity after the company priced an offering of $115 million worth of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.Nuvation Bio (NUVB) stock was down nearly 1% premarket, extending losses from the previous day's 10% fall. The company said late Thursday it priced an underwritten offering of $250 million of 0.75% convertible senior notes due in 2032.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was marginally higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down nearly 2% before market open after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shutting its Tokyo office by the end of the year.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained by 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.AerCap (AER) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 2.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 4.3%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up 1.4% in premarket activity after closing the prior day with a 3.5% fall. The Italian Competition Authority said the company faces a formal regulatory investigation into whether it engaged in deceptive marketing during a recent price increase for Microsoft 365.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.1% to $69.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.9% to $3.44 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.5% higher.Gold futures for July were up by 0.4% to $4,063.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.1% to $58.83 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.5% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Friday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 0.9% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) down 0.1%.DraftKings (DKNG) shares were up more than 2% after the company launched its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX, integrated into its DraftKings: Sports & Casino app, expanding its prediction markets platform and strengthening its sportsbook offering.Unilever (UL) is considering a bid for Thorne, a South Carolina-based company that sells dietary supplement pills, valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Unilever stock was 0.6% higher premarket.Coca-Cola (KO) said Jennifer Mann will step down from her role as EVP and president of its North America Operating Unit, effective Aug. 1. Shares of Coca-Cola were up 0.7% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Shift Focus From Middle East to Technology 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) retreated 1.6% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors shifted their focus from the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East to technology stocks.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.4% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $105.76 billion in May from $83.01 billion in April, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.June's final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is scheduled to speak on Friday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was down 0.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) declined by 1.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.01%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.8%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. 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 flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the company's Q1 earnings announcement.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded down 6.1% in early hours activity after the company priced an offering of $115 million worth of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.Nuvation Bio (NUVB) stock was down nearly 1% premarket, extending losses from the previous day's 10% fall. The company said late Thursday it priced an underwritten offering of $250 million of 0.75% convertible senior notes due in 2032.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was marginally higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down nearly 2% before market open after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shutting its Tokyo office by the end of the year.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained by 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.AerCap (AER) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 2.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 4.3%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up 1.4% in premarket activity after closing the prior day with a 3.5% fall. The Italian Competition Authority said the company faces a formal regulatory investigation into whether it engaged in deceptive marketing during a recent price increase for Microsoft 365.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.1% to $69.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.9% to $3.44 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.5% higher.Gold futures for July were up by 0.4% to $4,063.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.1% to $58.83 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.5% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Declining Pre-Bell Thursday

Consumer stocks were declining premarket Thursday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) decreasing 1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) retreating 0.3%.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 12% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings.Darden Restaurants (DRI) stock lost more than 3% after the restaurant operator reported lower-than-expected fiscal Q4 sales.Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares declined by 4.4% after the company said that several investment funds tied to Mantle Ridge are executing a secondary block trade to sell 12.8 million common shares.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were declining premarket Thursday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreating 0.8% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) falling 0.4%.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 12% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday as Investors Embrace AI Growth Themes, Reduced Middle East Risks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 2.1% in Thursday's premarket activity, as investors welcomed signs of stability in the Middle East, while technology shares rallied on expectations for continued AI spending.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.7%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 2.1% before the start of regular trading.Reports releasing at 8:30 am ET include the personal income and outlays report for May, the third and final estimate report of Q1 gross domestic product, the weekly jobless claims bulletin, the durable goods orders report, and the Chicago Fed national activity index, both for last month.The Kansas City Fed manufacturing index for June posts at 11 am ET.New York Fed President John Williams and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 3.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.01%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat, and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.1%.Bio-Techne (TECH) stock rose more than 19% premarket after the company signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Germany's Merck KGaA for $73 a share, representing an enterprise value of $11.3 billion.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 2.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 3.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 4.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 5.1%.Micron Technology (MU) shares were up over 17% in premarket activity after the company overnight reported a fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue beat, and its guidance for the next quarter also came in above market expectations.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was marginally lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) fell by 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 1.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.MDA Space (MDA) stock was up 2.7% before the opening bell after the company said it would provide digital payload, antennas, and subsystems for Japan's defense communications satellite program under contracts from Mitsubishi Electric.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) fell 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% higher.Barclays (BCS) shares traded up 2% in early hours activity after the company said that the projected capital ratios for its US business remained above the regulatory minimum levels across all nine quarters of the Federal Reserve's stress test.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.4%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was down more than 1% before market open after closing the previous session with a 2% fall. The company said Wednesday it acquired a 10% stake in the Bab Gas Cap Concession in Abu Dhabi, joining an international consortium to develop the major onshore gas field.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.7% to $69.84 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.4% to $3.27 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 1.3% higher.Gold futures for July were down by 0.2% to $4,000.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.3% to $57.74 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.1% higher.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Wednesday

Consumer stocks were edging higher pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) marginally advancing and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.2%.Wendy's (WEN) named Steve Cirulis as chief financial officer, effective Tuesday, succeeding Ken Cook. Shares of Wendy's were up more than 30% premarket.Take-Two Interactive Software's (TTWO) Rockstar Games will open pre-orders for "Grand Theft Auto VI" on Thursday at midnight local time, the video game publisher said. Take-Two Interactive Software stock was up nearly 3% pre-bell.Nike (NKE) said David Denton will join as its chief financial officer and executive vice president on Aug. 17, replacing Matthew Friend, who will step down at that time and remain through Sept. 4 to support the transition. Nike shares were 0.8% lower premarket.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Easing US-Iran Tensions

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 0.8% in Wednesday's premarket activity, amid easing tensions between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 1% in the week ended June 19 due to a small gain in refinancing activity, partially offset by a modest drop in new home applications as 30-year fixed mortgage rates decreased slightly, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.New home sales activity for May will be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by the weekly crude oil stocks data at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 1.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.FedEx (FDX) stock was down more than 7% before the opening bell after the company reported that the fiscal Q4 operating margin for its core delivery segment, Express, fell to 7.7% from 8.4% a year earlier.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.8% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.4%.MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) stock was down more than 7% premarket a day after the company priced a public offering of 9 million shares at $20 each and warrants to purchase up to 1 million shares at $19.9999 each.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.01%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 2.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) advanced by 0.3%.PulteGroup (PHM) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell. The company's Chief People Officer, Kevin Henry, surrendered 2,093 shares on June 22 to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to vested stock awards, leaving him with direct ownership of 12,580 shares, according to a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.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.ProAssurance (PRA) shares traded up 1% in early hours activity after the company said late Tuesday that it has received all required regulatory approvals for its planned merger with The Doctors Company, clearing the final major hurdle for the transaction.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 1.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.3%.Qualcomm (QCOM) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after the company said it has agreed to acquire Modular to bolster its software foundation for generative and agentic artificial intelligence applications.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declined by 1.1%.Baker Hughes (BKR) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company signed a new commercial agreement with Mantle Reach Power for the large-scale deployment of geothermal energy in North America.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.9% to $71.12 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.5% to $3.20 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% higher.Gold futures for July were down by 3% to $4,025.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 5.2% to $59.27 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 2.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.7% lower.

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Commodities

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: Consumer Stocks Mixed Premarket Tuesday

Consumer stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) up 1.5% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) 0.9% lower.Edgewell Personal Care (EPC) has rejected an unsolicited $30-per-share takeover bid from private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners, with the board deeming the offer too low, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Edgewell Personal Care were up more than 9% pre-bell.Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it has launched a search process for the future CEO of Global Coffee, which will be separated as an independent public entity.Ulta Beauty (ULTA) will begin selling Bath & Body Works (BBWI) products at over 600 retail locations on July 12 as part of turnaround plans by both companies, Reuters reported, citing company executives. Ulta Beauty shares were 0.7% lower, while Bath & Body Works stock was up 0.3% pre-bell.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Monday

Consumer stocks were leaning lower premarket Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) down 0.8% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declining by 0.7%.Instacart (CART) has launched a short-form vertical video feature that allows users to browse and shop meal and recipe content within retailer storefronts on its platform, the company said. Shares of Maplebear or Instacart were down more than 1% pre-bell.America's Car-Mart (CRMT) shares were up more than 51% after the company said it has reached an amended agreement with its creditors to avoid a default on its debt.Vail Resorts (MTN) may face a proxy battle from activist investor Oasis Capital Management, which is considering pushing for board changes and asset sales, Semafor reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Vail Resorts stock was 0.1% higher 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: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) slipping by 0.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.6%.Carnival (CCL) Holland America Line unit has opened bookings for Rotterdam's first Mediterranean cruise season in fall 2027, the company said. Shares of Carnival were up more than 2% premarket.Diageo (DEO) 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, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Diageo stock was up 1% pre-bell.Kroger (KR) shares were down more than 9% after the company reported fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings per share that narrowly missed analysts' estimates.

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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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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Wednesday

Consumer stocks were leaning lower premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) down 0.6% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) 0.1% lower.La-Z-Boy (LZB) stock was up more than 17% after the company reported fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue that topped analysts' estimates, with adjusted EPS increasing year over year.CarMax (KMX) shares were down more than 1% after the company reported a decline in fiscal Q1 net income.Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) said it has agreed to acquire real estate services company Fathom Holdings (FTHM). Bed Bath & Beyond stock was down more than 3% premarket.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 0.1% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) declining by 0.1%.Marriott International (MAR) is facing growing pressure from hotel owners over how it shares revenue from its Bonvoy loyalty program, as franchisees demand a larger slice of profits generated through co-branded credit card deals, The Wall Street Journal reported. Shares of Marriott International were down more than 2% premarket.Yum! Brands (YUM) stock was up more than 1% after the company said it has signed agreements to sell Pizza Hut for a combined $2.7 billion through two separate transactions.Unilever (UL) is partnering with Accenture (ACN) to increase the use of AI digital twins in its manufacturing network, the company said. Unilever shares were 0.2% higher premarket.

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