에 대한 최신 뉴스 Invesco Solar ETF (ARCA:TAN)

Guggenheim Solar ETF

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The fund will invest at least 90% of its total assets in the securities (including ADRs and GDRs) that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to provide exposure to companies listed on exchanges in developed markets that derive a significant amount of their revenues from the following business segments of the solar industry: solar power equipment producers including ancillary or enabling products; etc. The fund is non-diversified.

Enphase Energy Inc Common Stock

First Solar Inc

Nextracker Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A

Sunrun Inc

GCL Technology Holdings Ltd

Encavis Ag

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. Com

Neoen Sa

Solaredge Technologies Inc

Invesco Solar ETF

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Government

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PowerShares Exchange Traded Fund Trust WilderHill Clean Energy Portfolio

SEDG

백악관이 모든 연방 보조금과 대출에 대한 일시적인 동결을 명령하면서 3조 달러의 자금이 재검토를 받게 되었고, 이는 의회의 재정 권력에 대한 법적 및 정치적 충돌의 무대를 설정하여 광범위한 산업에 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 이 지침은 월요일에 예산관리국(OMB)에 의해 발행되었고 여러 언론 매체에 의해 수신되었다. 모든 연방 기관은 프로그램이 도널드 트럼프 대통령의 정책 우선사항과 일치하는지 검토되는 동안 지급을 중단해야 한다.

트럼프의 연방 지출 중단으로 $3조가 위기에 봉착, 클린 에너지, 방산, 의료 등 산업이 위협

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ANEW

AVGO

CIBR

CRWD

CSCO

ENPH

FFIV

FITE

FSLR

iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Defense Index Fund

VSAT

세계경제포럼(WEF)의 2025년 &#39;글로벌 리스크 보고서&#39;는 앞으로의 도전 과제에 대한 냉정한 그림을 보여 준다. 스위스 다보스에서 열린 WEF 연례 회의에서 발표된 이번 설문조사는 지정학적 긴장, 기후 변화, 허위 정보에 대한 리스크를 강조한다.

2025년 WEF 글로벌 리스크 보고서: 지정학적 긴장, 기후 변화 및 사이버 리스크에 대응하는 ETF는?

Macro Economic Events

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

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Market Vectors ETF Trust Market Vectors Gold Miners

GOOGL

이달 초 시장을 지배했던 변동성은 지난주 급격히 반전되었는데, 이는 금리 인하 기대감이 높아져 투자자들의 위험 선호도가 높아졌기 때문이다.

이번 주 시장 동향: 금리 인하 전망, 금은 사상 최고치 기록, 해리스는 트럼프를 능가

TIANAN TECHNOLOGY GRP LTD by Tian'an Technology Group Ltd.

Tianan Technology Group Ltd

Tantech Holdings Ltd

TANVEX BIOPHARMA INC by Tanvex Biopharma Inc.

Tanvex BioPharma Inc

TANCHENG GROUP CO LTD by Tancheng Group Co., Ltd.

Tancheng Group Co Ltd

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. - Common Stock

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. - common stock

Tandy Leather Factory Inc

TANG PLACE CHINA HLDGS by TANG PLACE CHINA HOLDINGS LTD.

Tang Palace (China) Holdings Ltd

Tanger Inc

Tango Therapeutics Inc

TANKE BIOSCIENCES CORP by Tanke Biosciences Corp.

Tanke Biosciences Corp

Tanke Inc

TANSEISHA CO LTD ORD by Tanseisha Co., Ltd.

Tanseisha Co Ltd

TANTALEX LITHIUM RES CP by Tantalex Lithium Resources Corporation

Tantalex Lithium Resources Corp

TANTALUS SYS HLDGS INC by Tantalus Systems Holding Inc..

Tantalus Systems Holding Inc

The White House has ordered a temporary freeze on all federal grants and loans, putting $3 trillion in funding under scrutiny and setting the stage for a legal and political showdown over the congressional power of the purse that could heavily impact a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">wide range of industries.</a>
The directive, issued Monday by the Office of Management and Budget and received by several media outlets, requires all federal agencies to halt disbursements while programs are reviewed for alignment with President Donald Trump's policy priorities.
This includes halting new awards, existing payment and funding for projects until reviewed.
The exact financial impact of the order remains uncertain. Budget experts cited <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/28/trump-spending-freeze-upends-washington-triggering-legal-threats-delays/">by the Washington Post </a>estimate at least tens of billions of dollars are at stake, though the White House directive suggests the total could be significantly higher.
Of the almost $10 trillion spent by the federal government in fiscal 2024, more than $3 trillion was federal financial assistance, Matthew Vaeth, acting director at the OMB, said in the memorandum.
&#8220;Financial assistance should be dedicated to advancing Administration priorities,&#8221; Vaeth said, adding that &#8220;the use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve.&#8221;
The White House said that Social Security and Medicare remain untouched. The sweeping pause threatens funding for universities, nonprofits, contractors and private companies that depend on federal assistance.
&#8220;Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,&#8221; the memo said. 
The immediate focus will be on how agencies handle exemptions. The OMB memo allows federal departments to request case-by-case approvals, which means some funding may still flow, but the process is likely to be slow and politically charged.
Federal agencies have until Feb. 10, 2025, to provide OMB with detailed reports outlining which programs, projects, and activities are affected by the funding pause.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Legal, Political Showdown Over Federal Funds </h3>
The move is triggering legal challenges from nonprofits and Democratic-led states.
Within hours of the announcement, lawsuits were filed in federal courts in New York, Illinois and Oregon, arguing that Trump does not have the authority to withhold congressionally approved spending.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was among the first to push back, saying Congress-approved investments are legally mandated and asserting the president lacks the authority to override the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which restricts unilateral executive control over federal funds.
Trump has long argued that the 1974 law is unconstitutional, stating that past presidents had far more discretion over spending before its passage.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Industries Could Face Trouble?</h3>
Some of the hardest-hit sectors could include clean energy, defense, health care and education, where federal dollars have played a crucial role in driving investment and growth in recent years.
Trump's OMB memo explicitly targeted climate initiatives and green energy programs. Shares of solar and renewable energy companies were among the hardest hit following the federal funding freeze.
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) and the Invesco Wilderhill Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>) fell by 2% and 1.3%, respectively, on Tuesday. 
Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) dropped 12%, Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) fell 9.2% and SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) declined 5%. 
Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) may also see rising uncertainty. While military spending is unlikely to be cut outright, several defense contractors rely on federal grants for research and development. 
The impact on health care remains unclear. While Medicare is shielded, Medicaid funding — which supports hospitals, managed care providers and pharmaceutical companies — could be at risk.
HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) and Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) fell by 1% and 1.4%, respectively, while Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) showed resilience Tuesday. 
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Trump's Federal Spending Freeze Puts $3 Trillion In Limbo, Threatens Industries Like Clean Energy, Defense, Health Care

Trump's first day in office brought a wave of executive orders targeting immigration, energy, social policies, and announcing the withdrawal from global agreements like the Paris Climate Accord and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the World Health Organization. </a>
Trump also pledged to raise tariffs up to 25% on both Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1, but fell short of announcing universal tariffs on all imports.
Following Monday&#8217;s market closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, investors began assessing how Trump's new policy measures could impact sectors across the board. 
Gold miners and defense stocks outperformed, while solar energy companies were among the hardest hit.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street&#8217;s Winners And Losers After Trump&#8217;s Day 1</h3>
Gold miners were among the standout performers, amid rising trade fears between the U.S. and Canada. 
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) climbed 2.6% by 1:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. Leading gains were Harmony Gold Mining Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMY#NYSE">HMY</a>), up 4.3% and Endeavour Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXK#NYSE">EXK</a>), up 3.1%.
&#8220;While President Trump's Inauguration Day policy announcements on tariffs were more benign than expected, we continue to expect the White House to increase tariff rates on autos and imports from China, and we see other tariff proposals as a risk,&#8221; Goldman Sach&#8217;s analyst Elsie Peng wrote in a note Tuesday.
Defense stocks also surged as Trump's policies emphasized national security and border protection declaring a &#8220;national emergency&#8221; at the southern border with Mexico. The iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) rose 3.3%.
Other notable movers included the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), up 2%, and the SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XME#NYSE">XME</a>), which rose 1.6% as investors bet on increased demand for industrial materials.
Oil and gas exploration companies saw declines despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43097430/trumps-drill-baby-drill-era-begins-oil-prices-tumble-us-energy-stocks-edge-up">Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill"</a> push to unleash U.S. energy resources. The SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) dropped 1.1%, signaling concerns about potential oversupply.
Clean energy and solar stocks, however, suffered from Trump's decision to halt offshore wind leasing and withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord. 
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) fell 3.1%, with losses from Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DQ#NYSE">DQ</a>), down 6.7%, and First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), which dropped 5.4%. The Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>) slipped 1%.
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JETS

Trump's First Day Sends Gold Miners, Defense Stocks Soaring, Solar Sliding

The World Economic Forum's (WEF) "Global Risks Report" for 2025 paints a sobering picture of the challenges ahead. The survey, released during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/world-economic-forum#more-news">WEF&#8217;s annual meeting in Davos</a>, Switzerland, highlights the risks of geopolitical tensions, climate change and disinformation. 
These risks call for strategies to safeguard investments while capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Here&#8217;s how some ETFs could help investors sail smoothly through each global challenge mentioned in the survey.
Armed Conflict
According to the WEF report, 23% of respondents named state-based armed conflict as the most pressing risk for 2025. Persistent geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the unrest in the Middle East, have shaken global trust.
In such a dire situation, defense ETFs and global security ETFs can save the day for investors. iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) provides exposure to U.S.-based companies in the defense sector, which could benefit from increased government spending on military capabilities. Moreover, an expense ratio of 0.4% makes it a cost-effective option. Also, a beta of 0.97% means it is at slightly lower risk than the broader market during volatility.
In addition, the SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>) focuses on innovative companies addressing global security challenges, including cybersecurity and physical defense. A glimpse of its top holdings include Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and F5 Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>). The fund boasts an expense ratio of 0.45%.
Extreme Weather
The climate crisis is intensifying the frequency and severity of weather events such as floods, heatwaves, and tornadoes. With environmental risks dominating the 10-year horizon, resilient investment strategies are the need of the hour.
Clean Energy ETFs are well-positioned to capitalize on this global challenge. Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) has holdings in solar energy companies like Enphase Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NYSE">ENPH</a>) and First Solar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>), which are poised to benefit from global decarbonization efforts.
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Disinformation and Misinformation
For the second consecutive year, the scourge of misinformation and disinformation has been flagged by WEF as a top risk, leading to societal distrust, markets disruption, and heightened polarization. 
Many tech companies are united in their efforts to curb the spread of misinformation as well as disinformation (there is a very thin line of intentions separating the two terms). However, among those most equipped to fight this menace are cybersecurity companies. Naturally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42829188/hack-attack-cybercrime-surge-fuels-demand-for-cybersecurity-etfs">ETFs focusing on the cybersecurity sector</a> stand to gain.
First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) focuses on companies addressing cyber threats, which often fan the fire of misinformation. Stocks of companies like Broadcom, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Crowdstrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), prominent players in the cybersecurity space, are part of this fund&#8217;s holdings. 
Media ETFs like the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) can also benefit from media firms, which are increasingly becoming content-conscious. Media firms may benefit from investing in trusted content creation and digital information technologies.
Why ETFs Are Ideal In Turbulent Times
Insights from over 900 global risk experts, policymakers and industry leaders in September and October last year were obtained to compile WEF&#8217;s survey report. Some of the other short-term risks that the WEF's report highlights include societal polarization, cyber espionage, pollution, and inequality.
In these turbulent times, investors seek to hedge their investments instead of holding back from the market. ETFs come into the picture as flexible, cost-efficient and concern-specific instruments that allow investors to diversify their portfolios across sectors and geographies during global uncertainties.
As Carolina Klint of Marsh McLennan Europe told CNBC, "I think we're navigating an era now marked by increasing economic tensions&#8230;And I think we have to recognize the fragmentation is not a theoretical concern. It is something that we need to confront today. So, it has resulted in a more complex and uncertain trading environment." 
Building a resilient portfolio with ETFs aligned to global challenges can help investors power through 2025.
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Davos 2025: ETFs To Tackle Geopolitical, Climate, Cyber Risks

While the Cybertruck may have actually made its debut on the U.S. roadways in November 2023, this Tesla electric vehicle&#8217;s debutante year of 2024 was nothing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cybertruck">less than a success</a> among Benzinga readers. 
Sightings of this not-so-demure rare bird<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39894802/tesla-vehicle-goes-up-in-flames-at-charging-station-these-are-not-easy-fires-to-put-out-first-respon"> included the truck in flames</a> — a metaphor for 2024, some might say. 
Shaquille O'Neal, a former NBA superstar who makes multiple appearances on the 2024 list, is among its fans, but the Cybertruck is also intrinsically linked to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Despite the ubiquity of Cybertrucks, Musk and Shaq, the No. 1 spot went to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), which made a stellar <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42501517/whale-accumulation-powers-bitcoins-bull-run-but-retail-still-the-king-in-ownership">comeback in the latter part of 2024</a>, much to the chagrin of one possible Bitcoin holder — and the No. 1 article for 2024.
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1. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41308908/man-who-accidentally-threw-hard-drive-containing-8-000-bitcoins-worth-half-a-billion-dolla">Man Who Accidentally Threw Hard Drive Containing 8,000 Bitcoins Worth Half a Billion Dollars in Landfill</a>,&#8221; by Aniket Verma, published, Oct. 14. (There was a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42232028/remember-james-howells-who-lost-his-hard-drive-with-8000-bitcoins-now-worth-760m-his-ex-girlfriend-reveals-it-was-she-who-threw-it-away">follow-up article on Nov. 28</a> in which the ex-girlfriend admitted to throwing it out.)
If there is a winner of messing up on the world stage, it would have to go to the Bitcoin holder who threw away millions.
In 2013, when Bitcoin traded between $50 and $1,242 per token, an unfortunate man discarded a hard drive containing the private key for 8,000 Bitcoins. Fast forward to Dec. 30, 2024, with Bitcoin priced at $92,562 per token, that lost stash is now worth $740,496,000. While it falls short of landing him on the Forbes Billionaire list, it&#8217;s still more than enough to afford a luxurious penthouse on Park Avenue in New York City or in Dubai.
But lo and behold — spoiler alert — it turns out his ex-girlfriend actually threw the hard drive out, per his request to help him tidy up his house, according to a Daily Mail <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14117759/threw-away-569million-Bitcoin-fortune-council-tip.html">article</a>. Probably not one of the best decisions he's ever made.
2. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40758484/nba-legend-shaq-shows-off-his-new-widebody-carbon-fiber-tesla-cybertruck-elon-musk-has-a-on">NBA Legend Shaq Shows Off His New Widebody Carbon Fiber Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk Has A One Word Reaction</a>,&#8221; by Rounak Jain, published Sept. 7.
Shaq likes cars. He has around 40 vehicles, with a good portion of them customized — it could be that he is 7 feet 1 inches tall or perhaps he just likes to add a personal touch, such as a Superman "S" log on the front of his black Range Rover, according<a href="https://www.gamedaynews.com/athletes/shaqs-massive-vehicle-collection"> to</a> GameDay News. Car aficionado that he is, Shaq of course had to have a Cybertruck. But not just any Cybertruck. Customized by Effortless Motors, the vehicle, dubbed "Cyberbeast," has a wide body kit and carbon fiber construction, as well as 26-inch rims and a black-on-black color scheme. 
Musk weighed in on it on X, saying it was "Nice." Compliment or shade? Only Musk knows for sure. 
3. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41059891/elon-musk-says-because-almost-none-of-you-do-your-math-sums-the-world-is-largely-not-using-the-big-f">Elon Musk Says That World Isn't Using The Sun's Energy Enough Because Most People Don't Do The Math</a>,&#8221; by Benzinga Neuro,&nbsp;published Sept. 26
Is it even a Benzinga Top 5 Articles of the Year if there isn&#8217;t more than one article featuring Musk? No! (See <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/12/30219131/benzingas-top-5-articles-for-2022-aka-the-year-your-grandparents-found-out-who-elon-musk-i">"Benzinga&#8217;s Top 5 Articles For 2022 — AKA The Year Your Grandparents Found Out Who Elon Musk Is" </a>as a sample of the Musk-omnipresence.)
Musk touts solar energy with some interesting facts, such as he "suggested that the amount of solar energy received by Earth could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30973037/elon-musk-says-this-energy-source-can-power-a-civilization-over-100-times-larger-than-ours">power a civilization</a> 100 times larger than ours." 
Solar is an industry that has had a bumpy to bad year: the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) is down around 36% year-to-date, for example. 
But let's not forget that Musk's Tesla also makes Powerwall battery storage, which can store energy either solar or from the electrical grid. Solar energy plus Powerwall, equals more money for Tesla. It's all in the math, so to speak.
4.  &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40413674/nba-legend-shaq-missed-his-tesla-cybertruck-so-much-instead-of-shipping-it-from-vegas-to-at">NBA Legend Shaq Missed His Tesla Cybertuck So Much, Instead of Shipping it from Vegas to Atlanta, He Reportedly Ordered One More,&#8221;</a> by Rounak Jain, published Aug. 16
Yes, indeed, Shaq's love for the Cybertruck had him make a decision only a multimillionaire, former NBA player could do: buy another Cybertruck when he didn't want to ship it from one location to another. 
Musk also chimed in X on this, saying "Understandable." Could Shaq be poised to have a Cybertruck in every major U.S. city?
5. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40971831/putin-ally-who-unveiled-tesla-cybertruck-with-machine-gun-last-month-now-says-elon-musk-remotely-dis">Putin Ally Who Unveiled Tesla Cybertruck with Machine Gun Last Month Now Says Elon Musk ‘Remotely Disabled' the Militarized EV</a>, by Bibhu Pattnaik, published Sept. 22
On the flip side of customization, Chechen warlord&nbsp;Ramzan Kadyrov&nbsp;accused Musk of remotely disabling his Cybertruck.&nbsp;
Why, you may ask? This Vladimir Putin ally (and colonel general in the Russian army) Kadyrov decided to mount a machine gun on the Cybertruck, hinting that it would be used in the war against Ukraine.
Kadyrov also stated in a <a href="https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/5103">Telegram</a> post the vehicle was a gift from Musk, saying "Elon Musk behaved badly. He gives expensive gifts from the heart, and then turns them off remotely." 
Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40434114/elon-musk-denies-donating-tesla-cybertruck-to-ramzan-kadyrov-after-russian-general-showed-off-truck">strongly denied he gifted </a>the vehicle to Kadyrov.&nbsp;
There is one practical theory on why the car could have become disabled — a lack of charging stations on the battlefield, something pointed out by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40504595/military-expert-calls-russian-president-allys-tesla-cybertruck-super-cool-but-useless-combat-vehicle">one international relations expert</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">And just in case you were wondering….</h1>
6. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40131648/anthony-scaramucci-says-trump-could-drop-his-presidential-bid-against-kamala-harris-if-this-happens">&#8220;Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Could Drop His Presidential Bid Against Kamala Harris If This Happens: ‘I Know How This Man Thinks,&#8220;</a> by Shanthi Rexaline, published Aug. 2 7. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40971563/nba-legend-shaq-once-found-a-wallet-in-beverly-hills-usually-when-i-find-wallets-i-just-tak'">NBA Legend Shaq Once Found A Wallet In Beverly Hills: &#8216;Usually When I Find Wallets I Just Take All The Money Out&#8217; — But This One Was David Beckham's, So Here's What He Did</a>,&#8221; by Chris Katje, Sept. 22
8. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40935722/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-says-anyone-can-go-to-mars-with-spacex-but-journey-would-be-like-a-long-sea-voy">SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Says Anyone Can Go To Mars With SpaceX But Journey Would Be Like A &#8216;Long Sea Voyage In Centuries Past,&#8221;</a> by Anan Ashraf, published Sept. 19
9. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41196932/legendary-apple-co-founder-steve-jobs-once-said-being-the-richest-man-in-the-cemetery-doesnt-matter">Legendary Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Once Said, &#8216;Being The Richest Man In The Cemetery Doesn&#8217;t Matter To Me:&#8217; Maybe That&#8217;s Why His Impact Transcends Financial Success For iPhone-Maker And Beyond,</a>&#8221; by Ananya Gairola, published Oct. 5
10. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40673148/t-mobile-customers-will-get-starlink-satellite-internet-directly-on-their-mobiles-first-and-others-o">T-Mobile Customers Will Get Starlink Satellite Internet Directly On Their Mobiles First And Others Only Later, Says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk</a>,&#8221; by Anan Ashraf, published Sept. 2
These articles were originally published in 2024 by the news department. Some were written with the help of artificial intelligence. 
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The Conference of the Parties (COP) 29 summit brought global leaders to Baku, Azerbaijan, for an 11-day session to address climate change, carbon market mechanisms and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/green-energy">climate finance</a>.
Hosted in a country heavily reliant on fossil fuels, the event is a mix of urgency and controversy, particularly after BBC<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmzvdn9e18o"> reported</a> local representatives engaging in oil and gas deals.
Still, the primary focus of its first days is establishing the rules for a global carbon market — a move aimed at helping countries meet emissions targets by trading carbon credits.
This mechanism, intended to fund projects that reduce emissions globally, allows wealthy countries to purchase credits from those with lower emissions, thus offsetting their carbon output.
The stakes are high at COP29, particularly with pressing issues such as funding for climate-vulnerable countries and updating climate targets. The attendees will discuss the succession of the annual $100 billion pledged by developing nations, as the sum may need to be raised significantly to account for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/24/10/41621596/net-zero-by-2050-might-cost-the-world-78-trillion-wood-mackenzie-estimates">increasing impact of climate change</a>. This finance component is critical for maintaining trust between rich and poor nations, especially as commitments still need to be met.
"I'm as frustrated as anyone that one single COP can't deliver the full transformation that every nation needs… [but] it is here that parties need to agree a way out of this mess. That's why here in Baku, we must agree on a new global climate finance goal,"<a href="https://unsdg.un.org/latest/stories/ambitious-new-climate-finance-goal-entirely-self-interest-every-single-nation-un"> said</a> the U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell.
The upcoming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in January 2025 gives participants a dose of doubt. During his previous term, Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement and rolled back numerous environmental regulations.
Analysts anticipate a similar approach, potentially hindering U.S. contributions to global climate finance. Trump's return could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41883635/trump-looks-to-undo-biden-climate-progress-with-burgum-as-energy-czar-report">exacerbate tensions</a>, mainly as he has been vocal about downplaying climate initiatives.
Still, greenlighting the carbon credit quality standards on the first day provides an opportunity for a U.N.-backed global carbon market that would fund critical projects.
Juan Carlos Arredondo Brun, a former climate negotiator for Mexico and now a director at a carbon market data company Abatable, noted this development &#8220;will bring us closer to operationalizing the carbon market before any single party may decide to move away from the Paris Agreement,"<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/cop29-countries-endorse-global-carbon-market-framework-2024-11-11/"> per</a> Reuter's report.
The carbon market, increasingly popular among corporations seeking to offset their emissions, has some of the largest buyers in the energy and automotive sectors. Shell (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>), Volkswagen (OTCPK: VWAGY), and Takeda (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAK#NYSE">TAK</a>) were the top three companies retiring carbon credits in 2023.
Shell led with 16 million credits, primarily from forestry projects, while Volkswagen retired eight million credits linked to renewable energy and reforestation. Pharmaceutical giant Takeda contributed nearly three million credits to reduce non-CO2 greenhouse gases.
A standardized carbon market could be a lifeline for U.S. companies committed to carbon-emission goals. Notable examples include Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), which is delaying the launch of a next-generation all-electric pickup truck and has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40496864/ford-scraps-electric-suv-as-it-adjusts-to-lower-electric-vehicle-demand">scrapped the development</a> of a new three-row electric SUV. Yet, the management has confirmed it will seek to comply with emissions targets, including purchasing carbon credits as needed.
The COP29 conference will run until Nov. 22. Setting a new annual budget could significantly impact clean energy investments. Investors should watch iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>) and sub-sector ETFs like the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) and First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAN#NYSE">FAN</a>).
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Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) introduced a new DIY permit plan <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41876565/enphase-energy-unveils-ai-powered-diy-permitting-feature-for-solargraf-slashing-solar-permit-plan-" rel="noreferrer noopener">feature on its Solargraf platform</a>.
This feature automates the complex permitting process for solar and battery installations using AI and machine learning, reducing permit preparation time by up to 95% for U.S. installers.
The new DIY permit plan feature makes Solargraf a complete end-to-end platform for solar and battery system design, proposals, and permitting. This tool helps installers improve productivity and reduce costs by streamlining workflows and shortening cycle times.
Jayant Somani, senior vice president of the digital business unit at Enphase Energy, said, &#8220;With more than 300 permit plans already generated across more than 50 AHJs, the new DIY permitting feature is proven to streamline the solar permitting process and empower installers to operate more efficiently, delivering exceptional service to homeowners.&#8221;
Ryan Hurlock, co-founder of Magic Sun Solar, added, &#8220;We can now use a single software application to manage the full life cycle of the job beginning with the proposal creation through the system design phase. We are excited to start using this new feature to trim our workflow and give our customers an even more seamless experience, which is unique in the market.&#8221;
Last month, &nbsp;the company reported worse-than-expected financial results for the third quarter, with revenue of&nbsp;$380.9 million missing the&nbsp;estimate of $391.979 million and EPS of 65 cents coming <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41488921/enphase-energy-stock-is-diving-wednesday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">below the estimate of 77 cents</a>.
Also as per a regulatory <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1463101/000146310124000145/enph-20241107.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">filing </a>last week, Enphase Energy notified its employees of a restructuring plan on November&nbsp;7, that it will reduce headcount and move certain functions to cost-efficient regions, affecting approximately 17% of its global workforce &#8211; approximately 500 employees and contractors.
In addition, the company will streamline its operations by focusing on contract manufacturing in four existing locations: two in the U.S., one in India, and one in China. It will also cease its contract manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The company estimates that it will incur approximately $17 million to $20 million in restructuring and asset impairment charges, of which approximately $14 million are expected to be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2024 and approximately $11 million to $12 million will be total cash expenditures.&nbsp;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) and First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCLN#NASDAQ">QCLN</a>).
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With Donald Trump now president-elect and Republicans likely to control Congress, clean energy stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/esg">are taking a beating</a>.
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) dropped over 9% last week, dragging it to levels last seen in July 2020. From its January 2021 peak, the TAN ETF is now down more than 70%. 
Renewables have also been rattled. The Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBD#NYSE">PBD</a>) slid over 5% to hit lows not seen since April 2020.
Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>)&nbsp;saw its stock plummet by 45% last week, marking its worst week since its IPO in July 2019. Similarly, SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>)&nbsp;dropped 23%, reaching all-time lows.
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) has fallen to a valuation of just 10 times forward earnings—its cheapest in over four years.
Is this a buying opportunity at depressed valuations, or is the worst yet to come?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Anti-Green Policy Stance</h3>
"We expect rhetoric regarding environmental policy and the sustainability of the [Inflation Reduction Act] to be elevated, which could likely lead to continued volatility in stocks in the Green Capex supply chain, particularly pure-play solar/wind stocks," Goldman Sachs analyst Brian Singer explained in a note Friday.
Expect the incoming Trump administration to prioritize easing tailpipe emission regulations and increase resource development on federal land. 
One of the biggest questions for investors is the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which has provided significant tax incentives for solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects. 
While Trump and the GOP have expressed skepticism about green subsidies, Goldman Sachs analysts still indicated the IRA could survive in some form due to its broad economic impact.
Goldman Sachs' Singer highlighted that &#8220;the job creation, reshoring, and/or environmental benefits of IRA tax incentives could limit policymakers&#8217; interest in making material incentive revisions.&#8221; Despite Republican opposition, the IRA's solar and wind tax credits have been economically beneficial across various regions, creating a sticking point for politicians wary of hurting local economies.
Potential scenarios for the IRA under Trump include:
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<li>Full Repeal: This would be the most drastic outcome, likely causing significant disruption in the green energy sector.</li>
<li>Reversion to Pre-IRA Incentives: In this scenario, incentives would roll back to pre-IRA levels, which could still allow some projects to proceed, albeit at a higher cost.</li>
<li>Early Termination: A more moderate approach, setting an earlier end date for current incentives.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Green Energy vs. Energy Alternatives: A Cost Battle</h3>
Goldman Sachs&#8217; analysis suggests that even without IRA support, solar and wind power could remain cost-competitive with natural gas, though with a slight &#8220;Green Premium.&#8221; 
This means the green sector may stay resilient, but some renewable firms could see a dip in earnings as they adjust to potential shifts in federal support.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Bright Spot: Big Tech And Rising Power Demand</h3>
Global data center power demand is expected to skyrocket by 165% by 2030. 
Tech giants like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) have expressed support for low-carbon energy solutions, a trend that may buffer the renewable sector against policy headwinds.
Goldman's utilities team projects a 2.4% CAGR in U.S. power demand through 2030, the highest growth rate since the 1990s.
Despite potential policy turbulence, there's a shift underway in the world of ESG investing. &#8220;We have observed a back-to-basics move in the direction of pragmatism,&#8221; says Goldman Sachs, noting that investors are increasingly focused on "materiality-driven links to fundamentals and performance." 
This approach could make sustainable investing less vulnerable to political shifts. Asset managers may seek clearer connections between ESG factors and financial returns.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Should You Buy the Dip in Solar Stocks?</h3>
For investors, the question is whether solar stocks are oversold or if more pain lies ahead.
Companies like First Solar are trading at four-year low valuations and almost single-digit price-to-earnings. Some traders might see an opportunity for long-term gains.
The decision boils down to one's risk tolerance and belief in the resilience of the green energy theme.
Buy now, and you might secure a piece of a sector that's critical to the future. Wait, and you may miss out on a potential recovery rally—assuming Trump's policies don't squeeze renewables into oblivion.
Yet, one thing seems assured: The path forward for this sector will likely be volatile under the new administration. 
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SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported third-quarter results yesterday. Revenues were $260.9 million, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41786579">missing the consensus of $269.38 million.</a>
Revenues from the solar segment were&nbsp;$247.5 million, up&nbsp;3%&nbsp;from&nbsp;$241.2 million&nbsp;in the prior quarter and down&nbsp;63%&nbsp;from&nbsp;$676.9 million&nbsp;in the same period last year.
The company shipped&nbsp;850 Megawatts (AC) of inverters and 189 MWh of batteries for PV applications in the quarter.
Adjusted gross margin&nbsp;was negative 265.4% versus a&nbsp;positive margin of&nbsp;0.2%&nbsp;in the prior quarter and compared to&nbsp;20.8%&nbsp;last year.
Adjusted operating loss stood at&nbsp;$808.1&nbsp;million versus an adjusted operating loss of&nbsp;$114.3&nbsp;million&nbsp;last quarter.
Adjusted loss per share of&nbsp;$15.33&nbsp;may not be comparable to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus loss of&nbsp;$1.63</a>.
Operating cash flow was negative&nbsp;$63.9&nbsp;million in the quarter. As of September 30, cash, cash equivalents, bank deposits, restricted bank deposits, and marketable securities&nbsp;totaled&nbsp;$53.3&nbsp;million.
In the third quarter, SolarEdge conducted an asset valuation review, which resulted in a $1.03 billion write-down and impairment of various assets.
Outlook: For&nbsp;the&nbsp;fourth quarter, the company expects revenue of&nbsp;$180&nbsp;million &#8211; $200 million (versus&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$308.66 million), revenues from the solar segment of&nbsp;$170&nbsp;million &#8211; $190 million, and adjusted gross <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">margin of&nbsp;negative&nbsp;4%&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;0%</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>).
Price Action: SEDG shares were down 17.3% at $12.13 premarket at the time of writing on Thursday. The stock has recouped all losses and is up 0.31% to $14.73 at the time of update as of 14.15.
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An &#8220;everything rally&#8221; powered Wall Street on Wednesday after the 2024 election results, with Donald Trump emerging as the clear presidential winner. The Republican Party reclaimed control of the Senate, while the House of Representatives leans Republican <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41778433/s-p-500-dow-hit-record-highs-after-trump-win-fear-index-drops-20">but remains undecided.</a>
The major U.S. equity indices – the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq 100 – surged to record highs in early trading, as investor optimism grew on expectations of more favorable tax policies. 
The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow posted gains of 2.3%, 2.4%, and 3.3%, respectively.
However, the real standouts were small caps and bank stocks, with investors turning to domestic businesses and U.S. banks in anticipation of potential tariff protections and further financial deregulation. 
The Russell 2000 jumped 5.5%, marking its largest single-day increase in two years. 
Large-cap bank stocks climbed 6%, while regional banks tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) soared 13%—both seeing their biggest one-day gains since November 2020, when the first COVID-19 vaccine was announced.
Clean energy stocks were among the day's worst performers, with the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) plunging 11% for its steepest drop since March 2020, as investors braced for potential rollbacks on green initiatives under the Trump administration.
In the foreign exchange market, the U.S. dollar initially rallied nearly 2% before paring gains to 1.4% as traders awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on Thursday.
Treasury yields spiked as expectations rose for larger budget deficits under Republican fiscal policies and higher inflation due to potential tariffs. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed 14 basis points to 4.41%, reaching a four-month high.
Gold prices fell 2.8%, silver dropped over 4%, while natural gas rose 3.8%. Oil prices remained steady.
In the cryptocurrency market, risk appetite thrived, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rising over 8% to reach a record high of $75,000. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) gained 10%, and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) surged 14%, the strongest performance among the top 10 cryptocurrencies.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, Sectors</h3>
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<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,388.20</td>
<td>5.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,739.86</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,740.09</td>
<td>2.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,922.98</td>
<td>2.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>1-day % chg</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>3.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cons. Discretionary</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communications</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials</td>
<td>1.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Utilities</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cons. Staples</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate</td>
<td>-3.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 2.4% to $590.30.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rallied 3.5% to $437.05.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) soared 2.5% to $504.69.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) spiked 5.6% to $236.23.</li>
<li>The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, rising 6%. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 3.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports were: 
<ul>
<li>Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), up 2%, </li>
<li>Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>), up 1.8%, </li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), down 22%, </li>
<li>CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), up 12%,</li>
<li>DBA Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>), up 5.8%, </li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>), down 3%, </li>
<li>Cencora Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>), up 5.5%, </li>
<li>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), up 10.7%, </li>
</ul>
Major companies moving in reaction to election results were: 
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), up 14.8%, </li>
<li>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), up 14.4%, </li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), up 13.1%, </li>
<li>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), up 13.1%, </li>
<li>The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), up 12.9%. </li>
</ul>
The rallies in the stock and crypto markets drove shares of Robinhood Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) up by 18% and 26%, respectively.
Major losers among clean energy stocks included Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) and First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), down 16.7% and 10.5%, respectively. 
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Trump's Win Sends Indices To Record Highs; Financials, Small Caps Surge, Bitcoin Tops $75,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

With Donald Trump clinching a second term in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, markets are turning their attention to his potential impact on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">the economy and markets. </a>
While past performance doesn't guarantee future results, it can still provide valuable insights for investors looking for clues about what to expect from the new administration.
Here's a detailed look at how the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors fared during Trump's first term.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Sector Performance During Trump's First Term (November 2016- November 2020)</h1>
Although Trump wasn't sworn in as president until January 2017, financial markets began reacting to his potential policies immediately after his election.
Trump's first term, which spanned from Nov. 8, 2016 — the day he won against Hillary Clinton — to Nov. 3, 2020 – when he lost versus Joe Biden — brought varied performances across S&amp;P 500 sectors.
Technology and consumer discretionary sectors led the rally, while energy was the clear laggard, with the only negative return among sectors over those four years.
Tech stocks were buoyed by the spectacular rise of Magnificent Seven giants. An equally weighted basket of Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) delivered a remarkable 380% return from November 2016 to November 2020. That return is nearly double the performance of the Magnificent Seven during Biden&#8217;s term.
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Regarding the energy sector's poor performance, that wasn't solely a result of the COVID-19 pandemic-driven oil price collapse.
Despite Trump's pro-fossil-fuel policies, energy stocks faced persistent headwinds throughout his term, even before 2020, with the global shift toward renewables putting continuous pressure on traditional oil and gas investments. 
Surprisingly to many, solar stocks — tracked by the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) — were among the top-performing industries during Trump's first presidency, soaring by an impressive 267% between November 2016 and November 2020.
Below is a table and chart showing the performance of S&amp;P 500 sectors under Trump&#8217;s first term. 
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Sector ETF</th>
<th>Performance Nov. 8, 2016 – Nov. 3, 2020</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>+138.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>+86.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>+53.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>+40.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>+37.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>+31.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>+24.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>+21.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>+20.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>+15.84%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>-57.40%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Financials Were Early Winners In Trump's First Term</h1>
In the first three months following Trump's 2016 election, financials stocks saw significant gains. 
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) rose by 17.2% between Nov. 8, 2016, and Jan. 10, 2017, outpacing all other sectors. The rally was driven by anticipation of deregulation and tax cuts, which boosted investor confidence in banks and other financial stocks.
Conversely, consumer staples and utilities — traditionally defensive sectors — were the weakest performers in that initial period, with losses of 2.39% and 2.3%, respectively.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>Return (Nov. 8, 2016 &#8211; Jan. 10, 2017)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Financials (XLF)</td>
<td>+17.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials (XLI)</td>
<td>+8.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials (XLB)</td>
<td>+7.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy (XLE)</td>
<td>+6.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary (XLY)</td>
<td>+6.00%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care (XLV)</td>
<td>+4.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology (XLK)</td>
<td>+4.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate (XLRE)</td>
<td>+0.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Utilities (XLU)</td>
<td>-2.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples (XLP)</td>
<td>-2.39%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reaction To Trump's 2024 Victory: Financials And Industrials Lead Again</h1>
On November 6, 2024, the day after Trump's re-election was confirmed, market activity showed a familiar pattern with financials and industrials posting the strongest gains. 
Financials climbed by 5.6%, followed by energy and industrial, each more than 3.5%, suggesting renewed optimism for deregulation and potential infrastructure investment as investors previously had in the first three months following his election in 2016. 
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>S&amp;P 500 Sector ETF</th>
<th>% Change (Nov. 6, 2024)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Financials (XLF)</td>
<td>+5.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy (XLE)</td>
<td>+3.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials (XLI)</td>
<td>+3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary (XLY)</td>
<td>+2.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology (XLK)</td>
<td>+2.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communications (XLC)</td>
<td>+1.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials (XLB)</td>
<td>+1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care (XLV)</td>
<td>+0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Utilities (XLU)</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples (XLP)</td>
<td>-1.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate (XLRE)</td>
<td>-3.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Could Be Similar — And What Might Change — in Trump's Second Term?</h1>
Trump's return to the White House could bring back some familiar market dynamics, but the economic and geopolitical landscape in 2024 is notably different from 2016. 
Investors should be prepared for a mix of potential tailwinds and headwinds that may shape sector performance in unique ways.
Trump's expected emphasis on tax cuts, deregulation and support for traditional energy sources could once again boost sectors like financials, industrials and consumer discretionary. Financial stocks, in particular, might benefit from any renewed push to ease regulatory restrictions, while industrials could get a lift from a possible infrastructure spending package.
As in his first term, Trump's focus on "America First" policies could support domestic manufacturing and sectors tied to infrastructure, including industrials and materials.
Trump's pro-fossil-fuel stance could give the energy sector some breathing room. Traditional energy companies may benefit if there's a shift in focus back toward oil and gas, though this will depend on global energy market dynamics.
Global trade dynamics have shifted significantly since Trump's first term, with ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China.
If Trump reintroduces tariffs on Chinese imports, it could impact tech and industrials sectors, which rely on international supply chains and components.
Last but not least, even if Trump policies seem to prioritize fossil fuels, the private sector&#8217;s commitment to renewables could still drive growth in solar and clean energy stocks.
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How Did S&P 500 Stock Sectors Perform During Trump's First Term? Could This Time Be Different?

Investors are zeroing in on what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics">potential political outcomes</a> in the U.S. elections Tuesday could mean for the markets.
WisdomTree's Global CIO, Jeremy Schwartz and Senior Economist Jeremy Siegel have shared insights on how a Republican or Democratic win could shape sectors across both the equity and bond markets.
Here's what WisdomTree sees on the horizon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bond Market Volatility: How Policy Could Shape Yields</h2>
Siegel said bond markets are primed for volatility, with each election outcome pointing to different scenarios for interest rates and yields. A Republican sweep, accompanied by tax cuts and heightened fiscal spending, could push bond yields upward by 20 basis points or more, he said. In this scenario, investors might brace for inflationary pressures and potentially tighter monetary policy, which would counterbalance any short-term equity gains.
On the flip side, a Democratic sweep is seen as a stabilizing force for bonds, with expectations for moderated spending and pro-growth fiscal restraint. 
WisdomTree's Kevin Flanagan, head of fixed income strategy, notes that Democratic policies might offer a predictable, low-volatility environment that helps maintain steady rates and tempers inflation concerns.
A divided government could yield the "best case" for bonds, creating stability through gridlock that limits sweeping fiscal changes and curbs deficit growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Equity Market Winners: Mag 7 In Focus Under GOP, Infrastructure &amp; Clean Energy For Democrats</h2>
For equity markets, each scenario presents distinct opportunities, particularly in the growth-oriented and infrastructure sectors. Under a Republican administration, WisdomTree expects an initial boost in stocks like the Magnificent Seven: (Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
The Magnificent Seven stocks could be driven by extended tax cuts, reduced regulation, and potential capital gains exemptions.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) provides exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks along with other popular tech-heavy ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>).
This favorable backdrop for the tech-heavy sector could stimulate momentum, although Siegel cautions that rising yields might cap equity gains by pressuring valuations.
In contrast, a Democratic sweep would likely favor sectors tied to clean energy and infrastructure. With a focus on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic agenda is expected to channel substantial support into solar, hydrogen and renewable energy projects. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) provides exposure to solar stocks.
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This shift would likely benefit clean energy stocks while weighing on small-cap stocks with high U.S. revenue exposure, as they would face the most significant earnings impact from higher corporate tax rates. 
Investors in clean energy ETFs such as the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NYSE">ICLN</a>) and First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRID#NYSE">GRID</a>) and those invested in small-cap stocks via ETFs such as the iShares Core S&amp;P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJR#NYSE">IJR</a>) or the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) should be wary of their holdings.
According to Wisdom Tree, Democratic leadership could also benefit international markets, as the reduced likelihood of higher tariffs might ease trade concerns and foster demand.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Navigating The Election Landscape</h2>
Beyond direct impacts on stocks and bonds, WisdomTree suggests that a blend of strategies, such as private credit, inflation hedges like gold, and international exposure with currency hedging, may help investors manage market uncertainty.
Trade policies, inflation, and the Federal Reserve's trajectory are all likely to play roles in shaping post-election strategies, underscoring the value of a diversified approach.
As the U.S. awaits the election results, WisdomTree's analysis highlights a divided outlook for investors. Whether the election ushers in policies that lift the Magnificent Seven stocks or bolsters the bond market, each scenario brings unique opportunities and risks to watch in the weeks ahead.
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The U.S. stock market struggled to gain momentum on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/election-day">Election Day on Tuesday</a>. 
Vice President Kamala Harris holds a 1-point lead over ex-President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times national polling average; she has a 4-point lead among likely voters nationally, <a href="https://maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/u-s-presidential-contest-november-2024/">according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll</a>.
Betting markets, as tracked by the CFTC-regulated Kalshi, favor a Trump win at a 53% chance, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/11/41702729/harris-surges-in-prediction-markets-nabs-kalshi-lead-with-just-three-days-to-go">but with diminishing odds</a> compared to previous weeks. Also, the betting odds are susceptible to wild swings from so-called "whale" bettors, including one individual on Polymarket <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41463756/polymarket-to-review-user-base-in-light-of-whales-betting-millions-on-trump-election-win" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">who spent as much as</a> $43 million on a Trump victory.
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&#8220;Neither candidate holds a meaningful edge in enough states to win 270 electoral votes. In the history of modern polling, there's never been a race where the final polls showed such a close contest,&#8221; said Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for the New York Times. 
The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.2%, while the Dow dropped 0.6%, hitting its lowest intraday level since mid-September. In contrast, small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 outperformed, rising 1%. The Nasdaq 100 also retreated, dipping below the 20,000 mark.
Treasury yields fell by nearly 10 basis points as investors scaled back positions linked to Trump&#8217;s inflationary policies, such as high tariffs and more expansionary fiscal measures. The dollar also weakened, down 0.5%.
The increasing likelihood of a Harris victory gave a boost to solar and renewable energy stocks, with the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) climbing 3.6%. 
Oil and gas stocks also gained, as crude prices surged 3% after OPEC+ postponed an anticipated production hike. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) jumped 3%, marking its largest single-day gain since late June.
Gold held steady at $2,740, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell over 1%, dropping below $68,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,230.95</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<td>5,715.31</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>19,978.22</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>41,807.92</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
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According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent110424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.1% to $570.22.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.5% to $418.44.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.2% to $486.77.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.1% to $221.27.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, rising 1.7%. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.5%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
<ul>
<li>Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>), down 3.9%, </li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NYSE">CEG</a>), down 10.5%, </li>
<li>Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), down 1.8%, </li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), down 0.4%, </li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>), down 5.9%, </li>
<li>TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>), down 5.5%. </li>
<li>Fox Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>), up 3.7%, </li>
<li>YUM China Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>), up 7.9%, </li>
<li>Loews Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/L#NYSE">L</a>), down 4.8%, </li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the close are Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>), Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>), American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>), Hologic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOLX#NASDAQ">HOLX</a>) and Astera Labs Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>).
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Wall Street Struggles Ahead Of Election Day, Energy Sector Outperforms, Solar Stocks Rise: What's Driving Markets Monday?

Todd Gordon joined <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket-prep">Benzinga&#8217;s PreMarket Prep </a>on Monday morning to discuss the possible aftermath of Tuesday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">U.S. presidential election</a> between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Main Takeaways: Gordon foresees a possible sell-off in the immediate aftermath of Tuesday&#8217;s election, citing technical factors.
&#8220;I think regardless, the way the market&#8217;s acting, the odds are some kind of pullback, either relief—just profit taking into whatever political combination unfolds—or if there&#8217;s uncertainty and we don&#8217;t have a president&#8230; I think there&#8217;s potentially a sell-off coming,&#8221; Gordon said.
Still, Gordon sees a long-term upside in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
&#8220;Longer-term, I am very bullish on this market. I like where earnings are, I like where rates are, I like where the yield curve is, we&#8217;ve just got to get through this insane political environment.&#8221;
Gordon anticipates that a Trump win could lead to a hawkish Federal Reserve decision on Thursday.
&#8220;Let&#8217;s say Trump comes in, he&#8217;s viewed to be pretty inflationary because he&#8217;s a protectionist, he wants onshoring&#8230; maybe the Fed can&#8217;t be as dovish as they want to be.&#8221;
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Markets Move Monday: Markets reacted on Monday morning to encouraging polling for Harris over the weekend. 
Pollster Ann Selzer&#8216;s Iowa poll showed Harris <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41702887/harris-takes-lead-in-red-state-iowa-in-shock-poll" target="_blank" rel="noopener">taking a shock lead</a> in the Hawkeye state. Selzer&#8217;s polls have been an uncanny predictor of electoral success since 2008. The final New York Times-Siena <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/03/us/politics/harris-trump-times-siena-poll.html">poll</a> released Sunday also showed positive signs for Harris. The two polls are among the highest <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/pollster-ratings/">rated</a> on 538.
Prediction markets moved accordingly—Harris gained 10% back on Trump on Polymarket and also pulled closer on Kalshi.
The solar-focused Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) jumped over 4% midday on Monday. Shares of First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) traded up over 6% at the time of writing.
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Trump, Harris And The Market: Expert Braces For Post-Election Sell-Off, Stays Long-Term Bullish On S&P 500

Solar energy companies have been among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/24/10/41450681/enphase-energy-solar-stock-stuck-in-the-dark-hopes-earnings-spark-a-turnaround">market&#8217;s biggest underperformers</a> in recent weeks but traded well in the green on Friday. Have solar&#8217;s woes hit an inflection point?
Solar&#8217;s Performance: Investors have been bearish on solar energy in 2024. The solar-tracking Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) is down over 25% year to date; solar&#8217;s performance in the past month ranks last in the technology industry.
The largest components have fared poorly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENPH/earnings">following lackluster earnings</a>. Rising material costs and political uncertainty aren&#8217;t helping, either.
Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) shed over 30% of its market cap from Sept. 24 to Thursday. Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>) is down over 18% while shares of First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) dropped nearly 20% in that timeframe.
Array Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) has performed, comparatively, even in the past month, though is down over 61% in 2024.
What Happened Friday: Solar stocks were among the market&#8217;s top performers on Friday, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-25/china-solar-stocks-jump-on-optimism-oversupply-will-be-addressed">reported</a> on Friday morning that China could address oversupply concerns by curbing industry production. A new policy could speed up the retirement of less-efficient polysilicon plants; polysilicon is a key component in the solar supply chain.
The market quickly reacted:
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<li>Shares of Canadian Solar closed the day up 9.83%.</li>
<li>Shares of Enphase Energy closed the day up 3.37%.</li>
<li>Shares of Array Technologies closed the day up 4.38%.</li>
<li>Shares of First Solar closed the day up 1.24%.</li>
</ul>
What&#8217;s Next?: An obvious catalyst (or hindrance) for investors looking to invest in the solar energy industry is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-presidential-election">2024 United States presidential election</a> between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. 
Harris, the Democratic nominee, has supported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/24/07/39888337/what-a-kamala-harris-presidency-could-mean-for-oil-stocks-chevron-marathon-move-lower">reducing greenhouse gas emissions</a> through the adoption of green energy. Trump, the Republican nominee, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39846094/exclusive-would-a-trump-victory-help-or-hurt-solar-stocks-benzinga-poll-shows-investors-divided">previously falsely claimed</a> that climate change is a hoax. A Trump presidency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41213583/what-a-trump-win-could-mean-for-financial-energy-stocks-lessons-from-2016">would likely benefit</a> mining, oil and gas companies and present an obvious headwind for solar.
Perhaps much of solar&#8217;s underperformance in recent weeks can be chalked up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41455938/donald-trumps-election-odds-surge-to-64-on-polymarket-60-on-kalshi-and-favorite-in-all-swi">growing market confidence</a> that Trump will prevail come November. Solar stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40817317/solar-shares-climb-as-harris-gains-momentum-post-debate-against-trump-7-top-gainers-in-clean-ene">previously performed well</a> during times of momentum for Harris.
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Solar Energy Surges: Could Friday's Price Action Mark A Reversal For Solar's Underperformance?

Solar energy industry experts say the development of tandem panels could increase the efficiency of solar power.
What Happened: Tandem solar panels, which stack two solar materials on top of each other to capture more of the sun&#8217;s energy, achieved a record-breaking 33.89% efficiency. 
This is a significant leap from the 20-22% efficiency of commercially available solar panels, <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/tandem-solar-panel-cells-efficiency-energy/">reported</a> Wired, citing a study published in Nature.
The tandem solar cells, developed by a team of researchers at the energy giant LONGi, combine silicon and perovskite materials. This innovation allows the cells to capture an additional 60% of solar energy. It also reduced the number of panels required to produce the same energy. It also cuts installation costs and land requirements for solar farms.
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While the current efficiency of silicon solar cells is limited to about 29%, perovskite materials, discovered less than two decades ago, have emerged as the ideal complement to silicon technology. Their light absorption tunability allows them to capture high-energy blue light more efficiently than silicon, thereby increasing the total tandem efficiency.
Why It Matters: The recent breakthrough in tandem solar panels could have far-reaching implications for the solar energy industry. The increased efficiency of these panels could significantly reduce the number of panels required for solar farms and cut installation costs and land requirements. The development of tandem solar panels comes at a time when solar power is gaining significant traction. Solar companies, like Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) and Enphase Energy (NADSAQ:ENPH), could benefit in the long run if technological advancements make residential solar more attractive. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>), an ETF that tracks the solar space, traded down more than 2% Tuesday as the overall market declined amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Double The Power, Half The Panels: Scientists Tout Tandem Solar Cells For Capturing Record Energy

Elon Musk is at it again, igniting the solar conversation with a tweet Tuesday.
&#8220;Solar power is growing super fast,&#8221; Musk said on his X platform. &#8220;In the very long-term (Kardashev Scale), solar will be &gt;99% of all power generation.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Solar power is growing super fast. In the very long-term (Kardashev Scale), solar will be &gt;99% of all power generation. <a href="https://t.co/CLFpGoL3OT">https://t.co/CLFpGoL3OT</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1841122348742680715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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His words couldn't come at a better time for the sector. According to a Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/us-unveil-first-two-decisions-more-solar-tariffs-2024-09-30/">report,</a> U.S. trade officials are set to announce potential tariffs on solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries, which could reshape the landscape for solar stocks.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Decisions Loom Over Solar Manufacturers</h1>
This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce will decide on trade cases brought by U.S. manufacturers, including Hanwha Qcells and First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), aiming to counteract what they call unfair subsidies from competitors in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia.
The stakes are high: tariffs could either protect American jobs or inflate costs for solar developers already facing a challenging market.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Optimism In U.S. Solar Sector</h1>
Despite the tariff uncertainty, optimism is brewing among investors in the U.S. solar sector. Companies such as Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) and SolarEdge Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) are eyeing double-digit growth in the solar market by 2025.
Recent insights from JPMorgan analyst Mark Strouse highlight a wave of positivity following the RE+ renewables industry conference, suggesting a resurgence in U.S. solar demand, driven by lower interest rates and stable utility pricing.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tax Incentives Benefit Enphase, SolarEdge</h1>
Enphase and SolarEdge aren't just riding the wave; they're positioned to benefit significantly from tax incentives, including a 36% domestic content ITC adder that could bolster their profit margins. 
As the U.S. focuses on expanding domestic solar manufacturing, these companies are well-poised to capitalize on the growing appetite for clean energy solutions.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Keep A Close Eye On U.S. Solar Stocks</h1>
Meanwhile, the situation across the pond is less rosy. Europe is grappling with dwindling demand, particularly in the Netherlands, where policy uncertainty has caused a staggering 70%-80% drop year-over-year.
This divergence highlights the U.S. solar market as a beacon of hope amid global challenges.
With Musk&#8217;s bold vision for solar power resonating in the investment community, now is the time to keep a close eye on solar stocks like Enphase, SolarEdge and First Solar and solar stocks-tracking ETFs such as the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>).
Will tariffs bolster American manufacturing or inflate project costs? 
One thing's for sure: the solar energy landscape is heating up, and investors need to stay tuned!
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Elon Musk's Solar Vision Sparks Excitement: What's Next For Enphase, SolarEdge, First Solar?

The volatility that dominated markets in the early part of the month sharply reversed in the past week, driven by growing expectations of interest rate cuts that have bolstered investor risk appetite.
The latest batch of inflation statistics for August have given the green light for the Federal Reserve to proceed with an interest rate cut, which is highly likely to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40812986/inflation-slows-to-2-5-in-august-lowest-rate-since-february-2021-core-index-remai">occur on Sept. 18.</a>
The remaining question concerns the size of the cut — whether it will be 25 basis points or 50 basis points — though market consensus and recent comments from Fed officials suggest the more conservative 25 basis points is the likely scenario.
Risk assets experienced a significant rebound, with the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), recovering losses from the prior week and notching five straight days of gains. A similar picture emerged for the Nasdaq 100, which marked the best week since October 2023.
Treasury yields fell substantially and the dollar weakened, driving the price of gold to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40833654/gold-reaches-record-high-as-dollar-weakens-on-soft-producer-inflation-data-wall-street-eyes-four">fresh all-time highs.</a>
Additionally, the week saw the first televised debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with polls indicating Harris outperformed, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">further widening her lead.</a>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Miners Surge</h1>
Gold mining stocks, as monitored through the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>), rallied this week, marking on Thursday their best one-day performance in six months as gold prices hit new record highs. A macro strategist highlighted striking similarities between today&#8217;s economic landscape <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40838414/gold-miners-eye-best-1-day-rally-in-6-months-as-gold-hits-fresh-record-highs-todays-environment-">and the turbulent 1970s.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VP Harris Boosts Solar</h1>
Solar stocks, tracked by the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>), surged as Vice President Harris emerged as the clear winner in her debate with Trump, bolstering confidence in clean energy policies. Several leading renewable energy companies saw <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40817317/solar-shares-climb-as-harris-gains-momentum-post-debate-against-trump-7-top-gainers-in-clean-ene">sharp gains this week.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Small Cap Rally</h1>
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, a Lazard small-cap expert forecasted a 30-50% rally in the Russell 2000, fueled by declining interest rates and strengthening economic conditions. With the Federal Reserve poised to begin a rate-cutting cycle, small-cap stocks are anticipated to outperform, closing the performance gap <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40794070/exclusive-lazard-small-cap-expert-predicts-30-50-russell-2000-rally-on-the-back-of-">with larger-cap counterparts.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Autonomous Vehicle Growth</h1>
U.S. autonomous vehicle sales are projected to reach 230,000 units by 2034, following renewed progress at Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Waymo and General Motors Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) Cruise. Advancements in technology and regulatory approvals are expected to drive the industry forward, boosting consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40792410/us-autonomous-vehicle-sales-to-hit-230k-by-2034-after-progress-resumes-at-alphabets-waymo-gms-cruise">adoption and market penetration.</a> Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40861742/nasdaq-100-posts-biggest-weekly-rally-in-almost-a-year-as-fed-rate-cut-hopes-grow-top-"> • Nasdaq 100 Posts Biggest Weekly Rally In Almost A Year As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Grow: Top 7 Tech Stocks Of The Week</a> 
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Rate-Cut Prospects Fuel Investor Risk Appetite, Gold Hits Record Highs, Harris Outperforms Trump: This Week In The Markets

Wall Street witnessed a broad sell-off on Wednesday, except for the tech sector, as investor optimism over disinflation progress cooled following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40812986/inflation-slows-to-2-5-in-august-lowest-rate-since-february-2021-core-index-remai">mixed August inflation report.</a>
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.5% year-over-year, slightly below the 2.6% estimate and down from July&#8217;s 2.9%, marking the slowest pace of inflation since February 2021. The bulk of this decline came from energy-related categories.
However, core inflation — excluding the more volatile components like food and energy — rose 0.3% month-over-month, surpassing expectations of 0.2%. The annual core CPI remained at 3.2%, reflecting persistent inflation in service-related sectors.
A key driver of inflation continues to be shelter costs, which rose 0.5% from the previous month—the sharpest increase since January — and account for nearly a third of the total CPI.
The report dashed hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut in the upcoming meeting. Market expectations for a 50-basis-point cut plummeted to just 13%, down from 34% the day before, as per CME FedWatch. 
The inflation data gave the U.S. dollar a lift and nudged Treasury yields higher across the board. Sectors most sensitive to interest rates, such as real estate, materials and financials, led the sell-off.
In contrast, tech stocks defied the broader market slump, driven by strong gains in the semiconductor space. 
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged 4.5%, buoyed by the market's reaction to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40817347/donald-trump-lost-debate-to-kamala-harris-will-lose-ground-in-the-polls-polymarket-traders">latest U.S. presidential debate</a> between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. 
The two candidates engaged in a back-and-forth about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40731719/goldman-sachs-kamala-harris-victory-bodes-well-for-us-economy-trump-tariffs-will-drive-up-inflat">tariffs on goods</a>, which would impact inflation and the chipmaking industry.
Solar stocks also rallied, with the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) jumping over 4%, as the prospect of a Harris administration increased <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40817317/solar-shares-climb-as-harris-gains-momentum-post-debate-against-trump-7-top-gainers-in-clean-ene">optimism for renewable energy policies.</a> First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) was the top performer within the industry, jumping over 12%. 
Elsewhere, gold remained flat, while oil prices rebounded over 2% after Tuesday&#8217;s sell-off. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dropped more than 2%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,865.96</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,476.37</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,092.21</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,436.47</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent091124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data: 
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 0.3% lower to $547.10.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.7% to $405.59.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.2% higher to $459.93.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.4% to $207.30.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%. The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) was the laggard, down 1.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lithium-related stocks surged on Wednesday after reports of production disruptions in China sent the price of the commodity climbing. Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), one of the world&#8217;s largest lithium producers, rallied 9.7% on the news.</li>
<li>AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) surged 8.6% to $93.63 after Bank of America analyst Omar Dessouky reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target from $100 to $120.</li>
<li>Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) rallied 8.1% amid bullish remarks from Bank of America analyst John Murphy, CFA who expects the Gravity SUV to get a large total addressable market.</li>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) tanked 13.8% as revenue missed expectations last quarter. </li>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) plummeted 12.8% in reaction to the presidential debate. </li>
</ul>
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Stocks Fall As Inflation Data Chills Rate-Cut Excitement, Chipmakers, Solar Sector Soar On Harris-Linked Boost: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) shares are pushing higher Wednesday as solar stocks climb following Tuesday night's debate between Vice President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40816556/enphase-solaredge-sunrun-eye-double-digit-growth-as-solar-market-rebounds-on-kamala">Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.</a>
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First Solar shares are climbing Wednesday as investors react to Vice President Harris&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">Tuesday's debate</a> against Republican nominee Donald Trump. 
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Harris emphasized her support for alternative energy sources during the debate. Coco Zhang, an ESG research analyst at ING Group, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40817317/solar-shares-climb-as-harris-gains-momentum-post-debate-against-trump-7-top-gainers-in-clean-ene">highlighted</a> Harris's track record of promoting clean energy development, including her support for a carbon tax and a ban on fracking.&nbsp;
&#8220;My position is that we have got to invest in diverse sources of energy so we reduce our reliance on foreign oil,&#8221; Harris said during the debate.&nbsp;
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) is climbing higher Wednesday, boosted by gains from SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) and Sunrun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) as investors see a Harris win as more likely following the debate.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will FSLR Stock Go Up?</h3>
When trying to assess whether or not First Solar will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $299.64 on First Solar. The Street high target is currently at $360 and the Street low target is $250. Of all the analysts covering First Solar, 11 have positive ratings, no one has neutral ratings and no one has negative ratings.
In the last month, one analyst has adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings">[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering First Solar have performed in recent history. 
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. First Solar is 36.26% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about First Solar, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR">here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
FSLR Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, First Solar shares are up 11.4% at $232 at the time of publication Wednesday.
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What's Going On With First Solar Stock?

Solar stocks rallied Wednesday, rebounding from recent four-year lows, following Vice President Kamala Harris&#8216;s strong showing against former President Donald Trump at their highly anticipated presidential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40813068/a-flash-poll-shows-kamala-harris-as-the-clear-winner-of-the-debate-against-donald-trump-bu">debate on ABC. </a>
Investors appeared buoyed by Harris's performance during the debate, which signaled potential stability for clean energy policies under a future administration, sparking renewed interest in the solar sector.
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>), a benchmark for the solar industry, surged by 3.7% by 11:05 a.m. ET, even as broader market sentiment remained bearish following a concerning August inflation report.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Harris&#8217;s Debate Performance Boosts Clean Energy Optimism</h3>
In a CNN/SSRS poll of 600 registered voters who tuned into the debate, 63% said Harris outperformed Trump, while 37% favored the former president. Prior to the debate, the same group of voters had been evenly split on their expectations of who would deliver a stronger performance.
Coco Zhang, an ESG research analyst at ING Group, noted that Harris is &#8220;likely to preserve the Biden administration's most important climate legacy, emphasizing a more efficient implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).&#8221;
Harris has long been a vocal advocate for clean energy. During a 2023 speech at Coppin State University, she reiterated her administration's long-term goals: &#8220;We set an ambitious goal to cut our greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050,&#8221; she said.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Harris&#8217;s Climate Legacy</h3>
Zhang emphasized that Harris&#8217;s campaign proposals in 2020 included an aggressive $10 trillion investment in decarbonizing the U.S. economy, the establishment of a carbon tax, and a ban on fracking. &#8220;We expect her to propose expanded clean energy spending, with a greater focus on environmental justice and affordable energy,&#8221; said Zhang.
Furthermore, a Harris-led administration would likely enforce stricter regulations on vehicles, oil, and gas industries, aligning with her vision to advance U.S. climate leadership on the global stage, particularly through continued participation in key climate summits like the United Nations Conference of the Parties.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Solar Stocks: Wednesday&#8217;s Top 7 Gainers</h3>
Below are the top gainers in the solar sector on Wednesday:
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<tbody>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>7.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLS#NASDAQ">SHLS</a>)</td>
<td>7.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>)</td>
<td>6.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) </td>
<td>6.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>)</td>
<td>5.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>)</td>
<td>5.00%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>)</td>
<td>4.43%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Solar Shares Climb As Harris Gains Momentum Post-Debate Against Trump: 7 Top Gainers In Clean Energy

백악관이 모든 연방 보조금과 대출에 대한 일시적인 동결을 명령하면서 3조 달러의 자금이 재검토를 받게 되었고, 이는 의회의 재정 권력에 대한 법적 및 정치적 충돌의 무대를 설정하여 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">광범위한 산업</a>에 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
이 지침은 월요일에 예산관리국(OMB)에 의해 발행되었고 여러 언론 매체에 의해 수신되었다. 모든 연방 기관은 프로그램이 도널드 트럼프 대통령의 정책 우선사항과 일치하는지 검토되는 동안 지급을 중단해야 한다.
여기에는 새로운 수여 중단, 기존 프로젝트에 대한 지급 및 자금 지원도 포함된다.
이 명령의 정확한 재정적 영향은 불확실하다. 예산 전문가들은 <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/28/trump-spending-freeze-upends-washington-triggering-legal-threats-delays/">워싱턴 포스트</a>를 인용하여 적어도 수백억 달러가 걸려 있다고 언급했지만, 백악관 지침은 총액이 훨씬 더 높을 수 있음을 시사한다.
2024 회계연도에 연방 정부가 지출한 거의 10조 달러 중 3조 달러 이상이 연방 재정 지원이었다. 매튜 배스(Matthew Vaeth) OMB 대행 국장이 메모에서 밝혔다.
&#8220;재정 지원은 행정부의 우선사항을 발전시키는 데 전념해야 한다&#8221;고 배스가 말하며 &#8220;연방 자원을 마르크스주의적 평등, 성전환주의 및 그린 뉴딜 사회 공학 정책을 추진하는 데 사용하는 것은 납세자 자금의 낭비로서 우리가 봉사하는 사람들의 일상 생활을 개선하지 않는다&#8221;고 덧붙였다.
백악관은 사회 보장(사회보험)과 메디케어는 영향을 받지 않는다고 밝혔다. 이 광범위한 중단은 연방 지원에 의존하는 대학, 비영리 단체, 계약자 및 민간 회사들에 대한 자금 지원을 위협한다.
&#8220;이 메모의 어떤 내용도 메디케어나 사회 보장 혜택에 영향을 미친다고 해석되어서는 안 된다&#8221;라고 이 메모가 명시했다.
즉각적인 초점은 기관들이 면제를 처리하는 방법에 있을 것이다. OMB 메모는 연방 부서가 개별 승인을 요청할 수 있도록 허용하므로 일부 자금은 여전히 흐를 수 있지만, 과정은 느리게 진행되고 정치적으로 긴장이 고조될 가능성이 높다.
연방 기관들은 2025년 2월 10일까지 OMB에 어떤 프로그램, 프로젝트 및 활동이 자금 중단의 영향을 받는지를 자세히 보고해야 한다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">연방 자금을 둘러싼 법적, 정치적 충돌</h3>
이번 조치는 비영리 단체와 민주당 주들로부터 법적 도전을 촉발하고 있다.
발표 몇 시간 내에 뉴욕, 일리노이 및 오리건의 연방 법원에 소송이 제기되어 트럼프가 의회에서 승인된 지출을 유보할 권한이 없다고 주장했다.
척 슈머 상원 소수당 원내대표는 의회가 승인한 투자는 법적으로 의무화되어 있으며 대통령은 연방 자금에 대한 일방적인 행정 통제를 제한하는 1974년 압류 통제법을 무효화할 권한이 없다고 주장하면서 가장 먼저 반발했다.
트럼프는 1974년 법이 위헌이라고 오랫동안 주장해왔으며, 과거 대통령들은 이 법이 통과되기 전에는 지출에 대해 훨씬 더 많은 재량권을 가지고 있었다고 말했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">어떤 산업들이 어려움에 직면할 수 있을까?</h3>
가장 큰 타격을 받을 수 있는 섹터는 클린 에너지, 국방, 건강 관리 및 교육 분야일 수 있다. 최근 몇 년 동안 연방 자금이 투자 및 성장을 주도하는 데 중요한 역할을 했다.
트럼프의 OMB 메모는 기후 이니셔티브와 청정 에너지 프로그램을 명시적으로 겨냥했다. 연방 자금 동결 이후 태양광 및 재생 가능 에너지 회사들의 주가가 가장 큰 타격을 받았다.
Invesco Solar ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)와 Invesco Wilderhill Clean Energy ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>)는 각각 2%, 1.3% 하락했다.
선노바 에너지 인터내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>)는 12% 하락했고, 선런(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>)은 9.2% 하락했으며 솔라엣지 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>)는 5% 하락했다.
록히드 마틴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) 및 노스롭 그루먼(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)과 같은 방산 계약자들도 불확실성이 증가할 수 있다. 군사 지출이 전면적으로 삭감될 가능성은 낮지만, 여러 방산 계약자들은 연구 개발을 위한 연방 보조금에 의존하고 있다.
건강 관리에 미치는 영향은 불확실하다. 메디케어는 보호되지만, 병원, 관리 의료 제공자 및 제약 회사들을 지원하는 메디케이드 자금은 위험에 처할 수 있다.
HCA 헬스케어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>)와 유니버설 헬스 서비스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)는 각각 1% 및 1.4% 하락했으며, 테넷 헬스케어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>)는 화요일에 회복세를 보였다.
다음 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43281252/fed-set-to-signal-no-rush-to-cut-rates-as-wall-street-awaits-policy-clarity">연준, 금리 인하 서두르지 않을 것 신호 예정 &#8211; 월스트리트가 정책 명확성 대기 중</a></li>
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세계경제포럼(WEF)의 2025년 &#8216;글로벌 리스크 보고서&#8217;는 앞으로의 도전 과제에 대한 냉정한 그림을 보여 준다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/world-economic-forum#more-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">스위스 다보스에서 열린 WEF 연례 회의에서</a> 발표된 이번 설문조사는 지정학적 긴장, 기후 변화, 허위 정보에 대한 리스크를 강조한다.
이러한 리스크는 새로운 기회를 활용하면서 투자를 보호할 수 있는 전략을 요구한다. 오늘은 해당 설문조사에서 언급된 각 글로벌 도전 과제에서 투자자가 순조롭게 항해하는 데 도움이 될 수 있는 몇 가지 ETF를 소개한다.
<h3>무력 분쟁</h3>
WEF 보고서에 따르면 응답자의 23%는 2025년에 가장 시급한 리스크로 국가 기반 무력 분쟁을 꼽았다. 러시아-우크라이나 분쟁과 중동의 불안과 같은 지정학적 긴장이 지속되면서 전 세계의 신뢰가 흔들리고 있다.
이러한 엄중한 상황에서 국방 ETF와 글로벌 보안 ETF가 투자자에게 도움이 될 수 있다. iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)는 군사력에 대한 정부 지출 증가로 혜택을 받을 수 있는 미국 기반 방위 부문 기업에 대한 노출을 제공한다. 또한 0.4%의 운용보수율로 비용 효율적인 옵션이다. 또한 베타가 0.97%이므로 변동성 장세에서 전체 시장보다 위험도가 약간 낮다.
또한 SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>)는 사이버 보안 및 물리적 방어를 포함한 글로벌 보안 문제를 해결하는 혁신적인 기업에 중점을 둔다. 주요 보유 종목으로는 비아샛(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), 록히드 마틴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) 및 F5 네트웍스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) 등이 있다. 이 펀드는 0.45%의 운용보수율을 자랑한다.
<h3>극한의 날씨</h3>
기후 위기로 인해 홍수, 폭염, 토네이도와 같은 기상 이변의 빈도와 심각성이 심화되고 있다. 환경 리스크가 10년 후를 지배하는 상황에서 탄력적인 투자 전략이 필요한 시점이다.
청정 에너지 ETF는 이러한 글로벌 과제를 활용할 수 있는 유리한 위치에 있다. Invesco Solar ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)는 엔페이즈 에너지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NYSE">ENPH</a>)와 퍼스트 솔라(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>)와 같은 태양광 에너지 회사에 투자하고 있으며, 이들은 글로벌 탈탄소화 노력으로부터 혜택을 볼 수 있다.
<h3>허위 정보 및 조작된 정보</h3>
WEF는 2년 연속 잘못된 정보와 허위 정보의 폐해가 사회적 불신, 시장 혼란, 양극화 심화를 초래하는 가장 큰 리스크 요소로 지목했다.
많은 기술 기업들이 허위 정보(misinformation)뿐만 아니라 조작된 정보(disinformation)의 확산을 억제하기 위한 노력에 동참하고 있다. 그러나 이러한 위협에 가장 잘 대처하는 기업은 사이버 보안 기업이다. 당연히 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42829188/hack-attack-cybercrime-surge-fuels-demand-for-cybersecurity-etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">사이버 보안 부문에 초점을 맞춘 ETF</a>가 유리할 수밖에 없다.
First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>)는 허위 정보를 부채질하는 사이버 위협에 대응하는 회사들에 초점을 맞추고 있다. 브로드컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), 크라우드스트라이크(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), 시스코 시스템즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) 같은 사이버 보안 분야의 주요 기업들이 이 펀드의 보유 종목이다.
미디어 ETF인 Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)도 미디어 회사들이 신뢰할 수 있는 콘텐츠 제작 및 디지털 정보 기술에 투자하여 혜택을 받을 수 있으므로 이익을 볼 수 있다.
<h3>격변기에 ETF 투자가 이상적인 이유는?</h3>
작년 9월과 10월에 900명 이상의 글로벌 리스크 전문가, 정책 입안자 및 업계 리더로부터 인사이트를 얻어 WEF의 설문조사 보고서를 작성했다. WEF의 보고서가 강조하는 단기적 리스크에는 사회 양극화, 사이버 스파이 활동, 환경오염, 불평등 등이 있다.
이러한 격동의 시기에 투자자들은 시장에서 주저하는 대신 투자를 헤지하려고 한다. ETF는 글로벌 불확실성 속에서 투자자들이 여러 부문과 지역에 걸쳐 포트폴리오를 다각화할 수 있는 유연하고 비용 효율적이며 관심사에 특화된 상품으로 각광받고 있다.
마시 맥레넌 유럽(Marsh McLennan Europe)의 캐롤리나 클린트는 CNBC와의 인터뷰에서 이렇게 말했따. "우리는 지금 경제적 긴장이 고조되는 시대를 헤쳐나가고 있다고 생각한다. 그리고 파편화는 이론적인 문제가 아니라는 점을 인식해야 한다고 본다. 오늘날 우리가 직면해야 할 문제다. 그 결과 거래 환경이 더욱 복잡하고 불확실해졌다."
글로벌 도전 과제에 맞춘 ETF로 탄력적인 포트폴리오를 구축하면 투자자들이 2025년을 힘차게 나아가는 데 도움이 될 것이다.
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이달 초 시장을 지배했던 변동성은 지난주 급격히 반전되었는데, 이는 금리 인하 기대감이 높아져 투자자들의 위험 선호도가 높아졌기 때문이다.
최근 8월 인플레이션 통계에 따르면 연방준비제도(연준)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40812986/inflation-slows-to-2-5-in-august-lowest-rate-since-february-2021-core-index-remai" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">9월 18일</a>에 금리 인하를 진행할 가능성이 높은 금리 인하를 진행할 수 있다는 승인이 나왔다.
남은 질문은 금리 인하의 폭이 25bp(베이시스 포인트)가 될 것인지 50bp가 될 것인지에 대한 것이지만, 시장 합의와 연준 관계자의 최근 논평은 보다 보수적인 25베이시스 포인트가 가능성 있는 시나리오라고 시사하고 있다.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)에서 추적한 바와 같이 S&amp;P 500과 함께 위험 자산은 상당한 반등을 경험하여 전주 손실을 만회하고 5일 연속 상승세를 기록했다. 2023년 10월 이후 최고의 한 주를 기록한 나스닥 100에서도 비슷한 상황이 나타났다.
국채 수익률이 크게 하락하고 달러가 약세를 보이면서 금 가격은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40833654/gold-reaches-record-high-as-dollar-weakens-on-soft-producer-inflation-data-wall-street-eyes-four" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">사상 최고가</a>를 갱신했다.
또한 이번 주에는 카멀라 해리스 부통령과 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령 간의 첫 번째 TV 토론이 진행되었으며, 여론조사에서는 해리스가 더 나은 성과를 보였으며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">그녀의 리드가 더욱 확대</a>되었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">놓쳤을 수도 있는 뉴스…</h2>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">금광산 주식 급등</h2>
VanEck Gold Miners ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)를 통해 모니터링되는 금 광산 주식은 이번 주에 반등하여 금 가격이 사상 최고치를 기록하면서 목요일에 6개월 만에 최고의 일일 실적을 기록했다.한 거시 전략가는 오늘날의 경제 환경이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40838414/gold-miners-eye-best-1-day-rally-in-6-months-as-gold-hits-fresh-record-highs-todays-environment-" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">1970년대의 혼란한</a> 시기와 유사하다고 강조했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">해리스 부통령, 태양광 주식 상승</h2>
Invesco Solar ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)가 추적하는 태양광 주식은 해리스 부통령이 트럼프와의 논쟁에서 확실한 승자로 등장하면서 급등하여 청정 에너지 정책에 대한 신뢰를 강화했다. 몇몇 주요 재생 에너지 기업들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40817317/solar-shares-climb-as-harris-gains-momentum-post-debate-against-trump-7-top-gainers-in-clean-ene" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">이번 주에 급격한 상승세</a>를 보였다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">소형주 상승</h2>
Benzinga와의 단독 인터뷰에서 라자드(Lazard)의 소형주 전문가는 금리 하락과 경제 상황 강화로 인해 러셀 2000이 30~50% 상승할 것으로 예측했다. 연준이 금리 인하 주기를 시작할 준비가 되어 있는 가운데, 소형주는 더 나은 성과를 보여 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40794070/exclusive-lazard-small-cap-expert-predicts-30-50-russell-2000-rally-on-the-back-of-" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">대형주와의</a> 실적 격차를 줄일 것으로 예상된다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">자율주행차 성장</h2>
미국 자율주행차 판매량은 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/goog" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for GOOG">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/googl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for GOOGL">GOOGL</a>)의 웨이모(Waymo)와 제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gm" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for GM">GM</a>)의 크루즈(Cruise)의 새로운 진전에 따라 2034년까지 230,000대에 이를 것으로 예상된다. 기술 및 규제 승인의 발전은 업계를 발전시켜 소비자 채택과 시장 침투를 촉진할 것으로 예상된다.
변동성이 큰 시장에서 주도권을 잡을 수 있는 기회를 놓치지 마세요. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/small-cap/global-small-cap-conference-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024년 10월 9-10일 시카고 매리어트 다운타운 맥시픽 마일에서 열리는 벤징가 소형주 컨퍼런스</a>에 참석하세요.
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특정 상장지수펀드(ETF)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40529209/jerome-powell-time-has-come-for-interest-rate-cuts-cooling-in-labor-market-unmistakable">잭슨 홀 심포지엄</a>에서 제롬 파월 연방준비제도(연준) 의장의 연설 이후 상당한 급등을 경험했다.
파월 의장은 &#8220;정책이 조정될 때가 되었다&#8221;고 말했다.
향후 금리 인하에 대한 확신을 주는 이 메시지는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40530908/powells-rate-cut-signal-triggers-small-cap-rally-gold-makes-record-highs-dollar-tumbles-7-etfs-o" target="_blank" rel="noopener">금요일 장중 주식 시장</a>에서 금리에 가장 민감한 분야에서 강력한 반등을 촉발했다. 금요일에 가장 성과가 좋았던 산업 ETF는 지역 은행, 태양광 및 주택 건설업체였다.
추가 정보: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40532443/strong-economy-doesnt-justify-4-rate-cuts-this-year-how-about-3-what-experts-are-saying">강한 경제는 올해 4번의 금리 인하를 &#8216;정당화&#8217;하지 않는다: 3번은? 전문가들이 말하는 것</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1) 지역 은행</h2>
SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)는 금요일 5.08% 급등 마감했다. 이는 2023년 12월 이후 가장 강력한 상승 폭이다.
특히, 141개 구성종목 모두 상승세를 보이며 지역 은행업계 전반에 걸쳐 광범위한 랠리를 펼쳤다.
이글 뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGBN#NYSE">EGBN</a>), 유나이티드 커뮤니티 뱅크(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCB#NYSE">UCB</a>) 및 밸리 내셔널 뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NYSE">VLY</a>)는 각각 10.67%, 4.18%, 8.28% 상승하여 가장 강력한 성과를 거두었다.
지역 은행들은 금리가 낮아지면 차입 비용이 낮아져 고객들의 대출 수요가 높아지기 때문에 혜택을 본다.
또한, 미국 지역 은행들은 특히 상업용 부동산의 부실 노출로 인한 스트레스 감소로부터 안도감을 찾을 수 있으며, 차입 비용이 감소하면 해당 기업들이 부채를 재융자하거나 사업에 투자하도록 장려하여 재정적 의무를 이행하는 능력이 향상될 수 있기 때문이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2) 태양광</h2>
Invesco Solar ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)는 금요일 5.12% 급등하여 2024년 5월 말 이후 최고의 세션을 기록했다.
최고 상승세를 보인 기업들은 선노바 에너지 인터내셔널(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NASDAQ">NOVA</a>)와 솔라엣지 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>)로 각각 15.85%와 14.85% ​​급등했다.
태양광 기업들은 태양광 프로젝트의 개발 및 설치 자금을 조달하기 위해 상당한 초기 자본이 필요한 경우가 많다. 낮은 이자율은 차입 비용을 줄여 이들 회사가 프로젝트에 자금을 조달하는 것을 더 저렴하게 만든다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3) 주택 건설업체</h2>
iShares Home Construction ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITB#NYSE">ITB</a>)는금요일 4.26% 상승해 새로운 최고치에 마감했다.
이 업계에서 가장 실적이 좋은 종목에는 빌더스 퍼스트소스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), 드림 파인더스 홈즈(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFH#NYSE">DFH</a>) 및 아르하우스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARHS#NYSE">ARHS</a>)가 포함되어 있으며 모두 7% 이상의 의 상승을 기록했다.
보다 저렴한 주택 대출 금리와 낮은 금융 비용으로 인한 주택 수요 증가는 주택 건설 사업에 순풍을 불러일으킨다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">차트: 지역 은행, 태양광, 주택 건설업체 반등</h2>
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시장에서는 파월 의장의 발언을 9월 공개시장위원회 회의에서 첫 금리 인하의 신호로 해석했다. 그러나 파월 의장은 인하 규모나 향후 금리 궤적에 대해서는 아무런 언급도 하지 않았다.
파월은 최근 금리 급등으로 가장 부정적인 영향을 받은 기업들의 반전을 위한 길을 열었다. 시장은 이미 9월 금리 인하와 연말까지 85bp(베이시스 포인트) 인하를 완전히 반영했다.
"제롬 파월 연준 의장은 오늘 잭슨 홀 연설에서 비둘기파적인 입장을 취했다. 그는 헤지(hedge)하지 않았다. 그는 우리가 예상했던 것처럼 앞으로 몇 차례 금리 인하가 있을 것이라는 시장의 기대에 반하지 않았다"고 야데니 리서치(Yardeni Research)의 사장인 에드 야데니(Ed Yardeni)가 말했다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카(Bank of America)의 경제학자인 아딧야 바브(Aditya Bhave)는 &#8220;파월 연준 의장은 잭슨 홀에서 비둘기파적인 어조를 취하여 노동 시장에 대해 보다 선제적인 입장을 취하고 9월 금리 인하를 확정했다&#8221;고 말했다.
파월은 &#8220;노동 시장에 대해 비둘기파적인 어조를 냈으며 노동 시장 냉각에 대한 연준의 관용이 한계에 도달했으며 더 이상의 약화는 환영받지 못할 것&#8221;이라고 더욱 강력하게 강조했다&#8221;고 골드만삭스의 이코노미스트인 얀 하치우스(Jan Hatzius)가 말했다.
10월 9~10일 시카고 메리어트 다운타운 매그니피센트 마일에서 열리는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/small-cap/global-small-cap-conference-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga SmallCAP 컨퍼런스에서</a> 변동성이 큰 시장을 장악할 수 있는 기회를 놓치지 마십시오.
CEO 발표, 투자자와의 1:1 미팅, 최고의 금융 전문가들의 귀중한 통찰력 등 독점적인 기회를 제공합니다. 트레이더, 기업가 또는 투자자라면 이 이벤트는 포트폴리오를 성장시키고 업계 리더들과 네트워크를 형성할 수 있는 비할 데 없는 기회를 제공합니다. 지금 바로 자리를 확보하고 티켓을 구매하세요!
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파월의 연설 이후 금리 인하를 갈망하는 주식 상승세 촉발: 금리 인하에 유리한 3개의 ETF

솔라엣지 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>)의 주가는 회사가 400명의 <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">직원</a>을 해고하기로 한 결정을 공개한 후 월요일 급락했다.
이 회사는 이러한 감원 중 200명이 이스라엘에서 발생한다고 밝혔다. 이 조치에는 모든 부서의 인원수와 재량 지출을 줄이는 것이 포함된다.
이 회사는 2023년 말과 2024년 초에 시장의 하락으로 인해 유통 채널에서 재고 초과가 생겼으며, 재고가 소진되는 동안 매출량이 일시적으로 감소한 것으로 밝혀졌다고 설명했다.
올해 1월에 이 회사는 운영 비용을 낮추고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/36712158" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">비용 구조를 현재 시장 역학에 맞춰 조정</a>하기 위해 인력의 16%를 삭감했다고 공개했다.
솔라엣지의 비즈니스는 유럽 태양광 산업의 예상보다 느린 성장으로 인해 더욱 큰 영향을 받고 있으며, 이로 인해 여러 국가들에서 PV 설치율에 상당한 불확실성과 변동성이 발생했다.
북미에서는 설치율이 약간 증가하기 시작했다고 이 회사가 밝혔다.
지난주 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39727964/solaredge-marks-milestones-in-u-s-manufacturing-strategy-achieving-targeted-inverter-production-le" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">2022년 인플레이션 감소법(IRA)</a>의 인센티브에 힘입어 미국 제조 전략의 중요한 이정표를 발표했다.
솔라엣지는 텍사스와 플로리다 제조 시설에서 약 1,500개의 새로운 일자리를 창출했으며 2024년 말까지 이 숫자를 약 1,750개로 늘릴 것으로 예상한다고 밝혔다.
또 읽기: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38737961/solaredges-q1-results-cast-shadow-with-revenue-decline-but-ceo-remains-optimistic">솔라엣지의 1분기 결과는 매출 감소로 그림자를 드리우지만 CEO는 여전히 낙관적</a>
투자자들은 Invesco Solar ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)와 Global X Solar ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>)를 통해 이 주식에 노출을 얻을 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 월요일 솔라엣지 주식은 15.36% 하락한 26.79달러에 마감다.
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솔라엣지, 2024년에 400명 추가 일자리 감축: 시장 문제 및 재고 문제 해결, 주가 급락

6월 소비자 물가지수(CPI) 인플레이션율이 예상보다 크게 하락하면서 미국 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">연방준비제도(연준)</a>의 금리 인하에 대한 시장 기대가 높아졌다.
투자자들은 더 이상 의심하지 않는 것으로 보이며 금리 인하가 이르면 2024년 9월에 시작될 암시 확률을 91%로 지정하고 있다.
금요일 오전 8시 30분(미 동부 표준시)에 발표될 예정인 다가오는 생산자 물가지수(PPI) 인플레이션 보고서는 생산자 가격 추세가 계속해서 요금 인하 기대를 뒷받침할 수 있는지 아니면 낙관론을 누그러뜨릴 수 있는지를 결정하는 데 매우 중요할 것이다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">6월 PPI 미리보기: 경제학자들의 예상</h3>
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<li>트레이딩이코노믹스(TradingEconomics)가 추적한 이코노미스트 컨센서스 추정에 따르면 6월 생산자 물가는 5월의 예상치 못한 0.2% 하락에 비해 0.1% 상승할 것으로 예상된다.</li>
<li>연간 기준으로 PPI 인플레이션은 2.2%에서 2.3%로 가속화될 것으로 예상됩니다.</li>
<li>식품과 에너지를 제외한 핵심 PPI는 전월 대비 0.2% 상승해 이전 보합세보다 상승할 것으로 예상된다.</li>
<li>연간 핵심 생산자 물가는 5월 2.3%에서 2.5% 상승할 것으로 예상된다. 이는 2023년 8월 이후 연간 핵심 생산자 인플레이션율 중 가장 높은 수치이다.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">금요일 관심 대상 ETF 5개</h3>
목요일 트레이더들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/07/39733667/inflation-data-sparks-rush-for-gold-real-estate-treasuries-yen-traders-see-september-rate-cut-as-don" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">향후 금리 인하</a>로 이익을 얻을 수 있는 시장을 선호하고, 차입 비용 절감으로 이익을 얻을 수 있는 부문에 투자하는 한편, 이미 통화 정책 변화에 대한 기대를 대폭 할인한 자산에 불이익을 가했다.
생산자 인플레이션 데이터는 이러한 시장 모멘텀이 지속될지 평가하는 데 중추적인 역할을 할 것이다.
목요일에 가장 높은 수익을 창출한 ETF로는 다음과 같다:
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<li>SPDR 홈빌더 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XHB#NYSE">XHB</a>)는 6.1% 상승</li>
<li>Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)은 4.4% 상승</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P 리저널 뱅킹 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)은 4.2% 상</li>
<li>iShares 러셀 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)는 3.6% 상승</li>
<li>VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)는 2.9% 상승</li>
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지금 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39731800/biden-cheers-inflation-progress-rate-cut-chorus-grows-louder-among-5-economists-this-is-just-wha">바이든, 물가에 대한 긍정적인 진전에 응답하며, 5명의 경제학자들 사이에서 미국 금리 인하 요구가 확대</a></li>
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6월 PPI는 금리 인하에 대한 시장 기대를 약화시킬 수 있을까? 금요일 주목해야 할 5개 ETF

인베스코 QQQ 트러스트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)의 추적대상인 나스닥 100 기술주는 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38974130/nvidia-reports-beat-and-raise-q1-announces-150-dividend-hike-10-for-1-stock-split">뛰어난 분기 실적</a>에 힘입어 이번 주 사상 최고치를 기록하며  5주 연속 상승을 기록했다. 이는 1월 이후 가장 긴 연속 상승세이다.
이 인공지능 대기업의 주가는 1분기 재무 결과에 따라 9% 이상 급등했으며, 이는 매출이 전년 대비 262% 증가하여 기대치를 초과하고 반도체 주식들의 광범위한 반등을 촉발했다.
Invesco Solar ETF(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tan" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for TAN">TAN</a>)를 통해 모니터링한 태양광 주식들은 2023년 12월 이후 최고의 한 주를 보냈다. 이는 조 바이든 대통령이 태양전지에 대한 상당한 가격 상승을 포함해 중국 수입품에 대한 관세를 인상한 것에 잠재적으로 대응한 결과이다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38972863/fed-minutes-raise-risk-of-higher-for-longer-interest-rates-bears-would-normally-get">매파적인 연방준비제도(연준) 회의록</a>과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38989066/us-business-activity-resurges-in-may-largest-rise-in-2-years-but-return-to-feds-2-t">S&amp;P 글로벌의 비즈니스 설문조사</a>에서 새로운 인플레이션 우려가 나타나고 금리 상승이 장기화될 것이라는 우려가 높아지면서 비기술 부문에서는 위험 심리가 약해졌다. 다우존스 지수는 목요일에 하락하여 1년여 만에 최악의 세션을 겪었다.
게임스탑(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)이 급락하며 러셀(Russell) 1000 주식 중 최악의 실적을 기록하면서 밈 주식을 둘러싼 과대 열기가 이번 주에 수그러들었다.
인공지능의 1조 달러 시장
웨드부시의 분석가 댄 아이브스(Dan Ives)는 엔비디아의 뛰어난 분기별 실적에 따라 AI 혁명에 힘입어 기술 분야의 가치가 1조 달러에 이를 것으로 예측한다. 엔비디아의 데이터 센터 사업은 427% 성장하여 주가 상승을 촉진했다. 아이브스는 AI 붐을 1995년 인터넷 혁명에 비유하며 상당한 투자자 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38977517/after-nvidias-blowout-quarter-wedbush-analyst-dan-ives-says-ai-revolution-will-lead-to-trillion-doll" target="_blank" rel="noopener">참여와 혁신적인 성장</a>을 통해 기술 산업에 상당한 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상한다.
인플레이션 스트레스 상승
찰스 슈왑(Charles Schwab)의 시장 정서 조사에 따르면 소매 거래자들은 인플레이션으로 인해 점점 더 스트레스를 받고 있으며 연준의 금리 인하에 회의적이라고 한다. 미국 주식에 대한 낙관적인 시장 정서는 2분기에 46%로 하락했고, 79%는 암호화폐를 위험한 투자로 보고 있다.
이더리움 ETF 승인
미국 증권거래위원회(SEC)는 현물 이더리움(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) 상장지수펀드(ETF)의 첫 번째 단계를 승인하여 두 번째로 가치 있는 이 암호화폐에 대한 주류 및 기관 투자 증가의 길을 열었다. 이번 승인은 암호화폐에 대한 규제 수용이 증가하고 있으며 잠재적으로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38995513/sec-approves-spot-ethereum-etfs-opening-door-for-mainstream-investors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">주류 투자자들의 자본 유입</a>으로 이어질 수 있음을 반영한다.
정치계의 암호화폐
암호화폐가 2024년 대선에서 중요한 이슈가 될 것이라는 캐시 우드의 예측이 정확하다는 것이 입증되었다. 젊은 유권자들이 암호화폐를 지지하는 후보자를 점점 더 선호함에 따라 정치인들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38991489/was-cathie-wood-right-about-crypto-as-an-issue-in-2024-white-house-race-you-cant-be-on-the">입장을 조정</a>하고 있다.
밈 주식의 하락
로어링 키티(Roaring Kitty)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/05/38945975/meme-stocks-gamestop-amc-fade-in-interest-after-roaring-kitty-exit-heres-what-wallstreetbets-is-eyei" target="_blank" rel="noopener">소셜 미디어에서 탈퇴</a>한 이후 게임스탑 및 AMC 엔터테인먼트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/amc" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for AMC">AMC</a>)와 같은 밈 주식에 대한 관심이 줄어들었다. 레딧의 월스트리트베츠(WallStreetBets) 포럼 투자자들은 이제 엔비디아, 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) 및 니콜라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>)를 포함한 다른 주식들에 초점을 맞추고 있다.
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이번 주 시장 동향: 엔비디아, 나스닥 100 사상 최고치, 현물 이더리움 ETF 승인, 밈 주식 하락

미국 노동부가 예상보다 더 많은 신규 실업수당을 보고한 후 목요일 시장에는 모든 시스템이 진행 중인 것처럼 보였다. 노동 시장이 냉각되고 있다는 신호로 해석된 이번 데이터는 물가 인하를 위한 연방준비제도(연준)의 목표에 부합하는 것으로 여겨졌다. 테크 업종과 Invesco QQQ 트러스트 시리즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NYSE">QQQ</a>)는 이날 전체 지수 중 가장 높은 수준으로 개장했으며, 어느 순간 1% 이상 상승하며 사상 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/wall-street">최고치를 찍을 듯</a>했다.
그런데 이날 하루가 끝나기도 전에 다수의 연준 대변인들이 이른 시기에 금리를 인하하는 개념에 대해 망설이는 모습을 보여주며 주식을 급락으로 밀어넣게 됐다.
주가 움직임: 목요일 가장 큰 타격을 입은 주식들은 반도체와 청정 에너지 주식과 같이 주로 이자율 변동에 민감한 섹터에서 나왔다. 이들 기업은 일반적으로 성장을 돕기 위해 돈을 빌리는데, 금리가 오르면 그 동안 돈을 빌리면 더 비싸지기 때문에 이 기업들은 이에 매우 민감하게 반응한다.
엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), 어드밴스드 마이크로 디바이시스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), 슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) 등 칩 제조사들은 연준의 호크 성향 발언을 토대로 크게 하락했습니다. 태양광 및 청정 에너지 분야 기업을 추적하는 Invesco 솔라 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)는 이자율에 대한 두려움으로 이날 주식 내 하락률이 3% 이상을 기록했다.
다른 타격을 입은 섹터로는 지역 은행과 바이오테크 산업이 있는데 SPDR S&amp;P 지역 은행 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)는 2% 이상, SPDR S&amp;P 바이오테크 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XBI#NYSE">XBI</a>) 는 이날 주식 내 2% 이상 하락했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">연준 관계자 발언</h2>
목요일 연준 리치몬드지부 은행 총재 토마스 바킨은 연준이 금리를 인하할 때는 &#8220;시간을 갖도록 해야 할 것&#8221;이라고 밝히기도 했으며, 2024년 현재까지의 데이터는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/04/38099441/hawkish-fed-voices-lead-to-market-slide-its-possible-fed-wont-cut-this-year-if-inflati" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인플레이션 둔화와 관련</a>하여 덜 고무적이었다.
그리고 한 시간도 채 지나지 않아, 시카고 연준 총재 오스탄 굴스비는 미국 주택의 물가는 연준의 목표인 2%의 물가 안정화에 대한 요구를 충족시킬 수 있도록 낮춰져야 한다고 말했다. 목요일 발언한 다른 연준 관계자들은 중앙은행이 올해에 금리를 인하할 수 있는지에 대한 의문을 제기했는데, 이뿐만 아니라 이들은 이번에는 제롬 파월 연준 의장이 2주 만에 제시한 것처럼 세 차례나 금리를 인하할 수 있을지에 대한 의문을 표명했다.
이제 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/04/38098087/from-mouse-to-marvel-disney-stock-rockets-50-as-ceo-bob-iger-attempts-turnaround-plan">마우스부터 마블까지: CEO 밥 아이거가 회사를 뒤집으려다 눈부신 데즈니 주가</a>
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