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Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were lower late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) decreasing 0.4% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) shedding 0.5%.In corporate news, Fox's (FOX, FOXA) fiscal Q4 results topped Wall Street's estimates as broad advertising strength from the FIFA Men's World Cup, along with growing streaming momentum at Tubi and Fox One drove top-line growth. The company's Class A and Class B shares climbed past 5%.

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Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were lower in late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) shedding 0.4%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 2.6%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was down 0.4% to $64,368, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 5.5 basis points to 4.672%.In corporate news, Blackstone (BX) and Apollo Global Management (APO) were among a group of prominent financial institutions and private equity firms targeted by ransom-seeking hackers over the past month, Reuters reported, citing Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google and internet intelligence data it reviewed. Blackstone shares were down 2.1%, and Apollo was shedding 1.6%.

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September WTI Crude Oil Contract Closes Up $2.07, or 2.8%; Settles at $77.29 per Barrel. October Brent Oil Last Seen Up $2.99, or 3.8% to $82.44

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Market Chatter: Iran Wants to Bar US, Israeli Ships From Hormuz as Part of Oman Deal

Iran will attempt to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they can access it, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing local media reports of a proposed Iran-Oman deal.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Iran Wants to Bar US, Israeli Ships From Hormuz as Part of Oman Deal, Bloomberg Reports

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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Softer in Afternoon Trading

Financial stocks were lower in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) shedding 0.4%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 2.5%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.9%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was down 0.2% to $64,580, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 5.7 basis points to 4.67%.In economic news, small businesses reported that the level of worker shortages was higher in July, with a seasonally adjusted 36% of respondents in a National Federation of Independent Business survey released Thursday saying they were having trouble hiring the workers that they needed, up from 32% in the previous month and the highest since June 2025. The NFIB's Small Business Employment Index rose to 102.1 in July from 100.2 in June, still above the historical average of 100.0 and the 2025 average of 101.2.In corporate news, Apollo Global Management's (APO) Eagle Bidco and EasyJet have reached an agreement under which the Apollo fund will buy the airline for 7.15 British pounds ($9.63) per share in cash, according to a regulatory filing with the London Stock Exchange. Apollo shares were shedding 1.7%.Deutsche Bank (DB) and KBC have frozen some of Radiant World's bank accounts in Singapore, as pressure mounts on the commodities trader, Bloomberg reported. Some of the largest commodity trading firms have stopped dealing with Radiant World due to concerns it gave banks falsified documents about iron ore trades, Bloomberg reported last week. Deutsche shares were down 0.8%.JPMorgan Chase (JPM) underwent a federal probe this year as prosecutors looked into claims the lender ignored deficiencies in its anti-fraud program and improperly denied more than $100 million in reimbursements for stolen money, The Wall Street Journal reported. JPMorgan shares declined 0.9%.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Gain Thursday Afternoon

Energy stocks were higher Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.3% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was climbing up 3.5%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index was shedding 0.9%.In geopolitical news, Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince President Donald Trump to end US strikes on Iran, Reuters reported Thursday. Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a proposed framework for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran's deputy foreign minister said, according to a CNN report Thursday. However, the agreement would not automatically reopen the waterway, he warned, according to the news report. The deal would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 3.5% to $77.83 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract added 4.2% to $82.77 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.1% to $2.66 per 1 million BTU.In sector news, US natural gas stocks rose by 33 billion cubic feet in the week ended July 31, above the 30 billion increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following an increase of 28 billion cubic feet in the previous week.In corporate news, BP (BP) has agreed to acquire Woodside Energy's (WDS) 70% stake in the Calypso gas project in Trinidad and Tobago. Following the close of the deal, BP will own 100% of the early-stage, deepwater natural gas project and will assume operatorship, it said. BP shares rose 2.2%, and Woodside added 2.9%.ConocoPhillips (COP) shares rose 0.9% after it reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue. The company also said Chief Financial Officer Andy O'Brien will succeed Ryan Lance as president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 1.Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) shares gained 1.5% after it posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.

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Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Fall in Afternoon Trading

Healthcare stocks were lower Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Healthcare Index and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) each shedding 0.5%.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was fractionally higher.In corporate news, Enovis (ENOV) shares fell 11% after the company reported its results for fiscal Q2.Becton, Dickinson (BDX) raised its full-year earnings guidance as the medical device maker's Q3 results exceeded Wall Street's estimates amid revenue gains across all divisions. Its shares gained 4.7%.Braveheart Bio (BRVE) shares rose 67% in its Nasdaq debut Thursday, after the company announced an upsized IPO of 21.25 million common shares late Wednesday.

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Decline Thursday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were lower Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) each decreasing 0.6%.In sector news, the US Federal Communications Commission has voted 2-1 to remove a restriction that limits companies from owning broadcast TV stations reaching more than 39% of TV households, Deadline reported Thursday. The move faces a potential court challenge, amid warnings that only Congress has the authority to remove the restriction, according to the report. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has said that the cap removal is essential for providing relief for local broadcasters by restoring a counterbalance against growing leverage of national programmers.In corporate news, Papa John's International (PZZA) shares fell past 15% after it cut its 2026 global systemwide restaurant sales outlook, overshadowing better-than-expected quarterly results despite lower revenue.Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings on Thursday amid strong comparable sales growth at Burger King across domestic and international markets. Its shares were still down 2.3%.Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) reported a surprise Q2 profit on Thursday amid double-digit revenue growth in its streaming segment, while the media and entertainment giant secured regulatory approval in the UK for its proposed acquisition by Paramount Skydance (PSKY). Warner Bros. shares rose 1.8%.

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Sector Update: Tech Stocks Higher Thursday Afternoon

Tech stocks advanced Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) up 0.1% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 3%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.4%.In sector news, Chinese AI company DeepSeek has resumed its second round of funding in which it seeks to raise close to $8 billion, Bloomberg reported.In corporate news, SpaceX (SPCX) will build a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication facility in Grimes County, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott said Thursday in a statement. Phase one of the Terafab project includes a capital investment of more than $16.8 billion, Abbott said. SpaceX shares were up 2.1%.Alphabet (GOOGL) has received about $115 billion of investor orders for its latest bond sale, which is expected to raise as much as $25 billion, Bloomberg reported. Alphabet shares were down 1.3%.AppLovin (APP) shares fell past 18% after the mobile technology company's Q2 revenue fell short of market estimates.

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Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were lower in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.4% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) shedding 0.6%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 2.6%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was down 0.9%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was increasing 0.1% to $64,654, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 4.8 basis points to 4.665%.In corporate news, Apollo Global Management's (APO) Eagle Bidco and EasyJet have reached an agreement through which the Apollo fund will buy the airline for 7.15 British pounds ($9.63) per share in cash, according to a regulatory filing with the London Stock Exchange. Apollo shares were down 1.4%.

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Sector Update: Energy

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Sector Update: Healthcare

Healthcare stocks declined Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Healthcare Index decreasing 0.3% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) shedding 0.5%.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) rose 0.1%.In corporate news, Enovis (ENOV) shares fell 11% after the company reported its results for fiscal Q2.

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Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were lower Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) each decreasing 0.6%.In corporate news, Papa John's International (PZZA) shares fell past 16% after it cut its 2026 global systemwide restaurant sales outlook, overshadowing better-than-expected quarterly results despite lower revenue.

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Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were edging higher Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fractionally up and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 3%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.4%.In corporate news, AppLovin (APP) shares fell 18% after the mobile technology company's Q2 revenue fell short of market estimates.

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US Natural Gas Stocks Rise More Than Expected in Week Ended July 31

US natural gas stocks rose by 33 billion cubic feet in the week ended July 31, larger than the 30 billion increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET and following an increase of 28 billion cubic feet in the previous week.Stocks at 3.117 trillion cubic feet are 0.4% lower than in the comparable week a year ago but 6.7% higher than their 5-year average.

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US Natural Gas Stocks Rise by 33 Bln Cubic Feet in Week Ended July 31 Vs. Expected 30 Bln Increase; Prior Gain of 28 Bln

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Thursday

Energy stocks were advancing pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) 1.4% higher.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1.7% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.2% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.6% higher at $76.39 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 1.9% to $80.94 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.2% at $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units.ConocoPhillips (COP) shares were up more than 2% after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) stock was up more than 2% after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Targa Resources (TRGP) shares were up 0.2% after the company reported higher Q2 net income and revenue.

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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Premarket Thursday

Financial stocks were rising premarket Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advancing by 0.2%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 0.7% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 0.8%.Fiserv (FISV) shares were down more than 11% after the company posted lower Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and cut its 2026 outlook.Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) stock was up more than 1% after the company said its European clearing unit will expand its securities financing transactions service to include fixed-income lending starting Aug. 24.Walker & Dunlop (WD) shares were down more than 6% after the company reported a decline in Q2 revenue.

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Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Thursday

Healthcare stocks were advancing pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) was 1% higher and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 0.6%.Insmed (INSM) stock was up more than 28% after the company posted a narrower Q2 loss, as revenue increased during the period, and raised its Brinsupri revenue guidance for 2026.Roivant Sciences (ROIV) shares were down more than 3% after the company reported a decline in fiscal Q1 revenue.Zoetis (ZTS) stock was up more than 1% after the company posted higher Q2 adjusted earnings.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Gain Thursday Afternoon

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