Apple recently unveiled its newest lineup of iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods at a highly anticipated event. Surprisingly, the investors didn’t seem too impressed initially as the stock fell at the beginning of the event. However, it managed to stage a late-day rally and closed in the green. Despite hitting an all-time high in mid-July, Apple’s stock is currently almost 7% lower than those levels. Nevertheless, Apple has been the second-best performing stock among the “Magnificent Seven” over the last three months, with an impressive 12% increase during that period.
Tech giants such as Oracle have been performing well, with shares up 11% in the last three months. In comparison, ETFs like IGV and XLK are up about 5% and down about 4% respectively in the same period. The Nasdaq Composite is down approximately 1.5% in the last three months but up slightly over 12% for the year. This indicates a mixed performance in the technology sector.
Brian Niccol recently assumed the role of CEO at Starbucks, with shares seeing a slight increase of just over 1%. In contrast, his predecessor’s tenure saw a decline in the company’s shares by 7.6%. Niccol’s impressive performance as the CEO of Chipotle, where shares were up nearly 750%, adds a positive outlook on his leadership at Starbucks.
Summit Therapeutics experienced a significant surge in its stock price by 56% after positive results were announced for its lung cancer drug. Similarly, Relay Therapeutics saw a 52% increase in its stock price due to favorable results for its breast cancer drug. This positive performance in the biotech sector highlights the importance of clinical trial outcomes on stock prices.
Airlines such as JetBlue and United Airlines witnessed notable gains on Monday, with Bank of America upgrading JetBlue’s stock to neutral from underperform. These upgrades, alongside positive revenue guidance, contributed to the airlines’ higher stock prices. American Airlines is also set to shift from the S&P 500 to the midcap S&P 400, showing changes within the airline industry.
Recent additions to the S&P 500, including Palantir and Dell Technologies, closed higher on Monday. Palantir saw a significant increase of 14%, while Dell Technologies rose almost 4%. On the other hand, insurance company Erie Indemnity experienced a slight decrease in its stock price. These changes in the S&P 500 indicate shifts in market dynamics.
GameStop, a video game retailer, is set to report its earnings on Tuesday afternoon. The company’s shares have experienced several fluctuations in price, currently standing at 63% below the May high. Additionally, CNBC’s Leslie Picker will report on potential developments in the banking sector, with major banks like Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan showing various levels of deviation from their recent highs.
Overall, the stock market shows a mix of positive and negative trends across different sectors. Analysts predict that upcoming earnings reports and industry developments will continue to influence stock prices in the near future. Investors should closely monitor these trends to make informed decisions about their investment portfolios.