Tech prices escalate rapidly
Wall Street's Vibe, Coinbase's Skyrocket
Wall Street is buzzing with activity after a tumultuous start to the week. Despite the Dow Jones' minor slump, mostly due to UnitedHealth's stock dip, US investors are jumping back into the gold market.
Tech indices, like the Nasdaq, shot up 1.6%, closing at 19,010 points, and the S&P 500 gained 0.7%, hitting 5,886 points. The Dow, on the other hand, plunged 0.6%, mainly because of UnitedHealth's misfortune.
April's unexpected decrease in US inflation, a period marked by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements, has eased to 2.3%, less than expected. Mike Reynolds, Chief Strategist at Glenmede, comments, "We're not seeing any significant impacts of the tariffs yet. It's still too early."
The Dollar Index wavered, dropping 0.8% to 100.967 points after a 1% surge at the week's beginning. The improvement in US-China relations, following weeks of tension, has alleviated fears of an impending recession. Rodrigo Catril, Currency Strategist at National Australia Bank, states, "This suggests that the US government is very sensitive to the impact of tariffs on the economy."
Investors are capitalizing on recent price decreases to reinvest in gold. The bullion climbed half a percent to $3,248 per troy ounce, a 3.5% fall the day before. Bart Melek, Chief Strategist at TD Securities, remarks, "The tariffs on Chinese goods remain at 30%, which continues to negatively impact the economy."
Coinbase's Unprecedented Surge
In individual stock performances, Coinbase shone, leaping almost 24%. The digital currency exchange, set to join the S&P 500 on May 19, will displace Discover Financial. As the first crypto firm to join the index, it's expected to drive substantial demand, with estimates suggesting $16 billion - $9 billion from passive funds and $7 billion from active investments.
Nike and Nvidia also experienced growth, with the former gaining 11.8% and the latter soaring 5.6% following a partnership announcement with Humain, Saudi Arabia's new AI startup.
UnitedHealth's stock plummeted nearly 18% due to CEO Andrew Witty's resignation for personal reasons and the company's suspension of its 2025 guidance. Hertz saw a nearly 17% drop in share prices following dismal quarterly results.
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Source: ntv.de, ino/rts
- Stock Prices
- Wall Street
- Market Trends
- S&P 500 Addition
- Cryptocurrency Markets
- The unexpected rise in Coinbase's stock price by nearly 24% indicates a shift in the community policy towards digital currency, potentially bringing significant changes to the cryptocurrency market.
- With Coinbase, a crypto firm, set to join the S&P 500, there could be increased interest in cryptocurrency investments, signifying a possible intersection of finance, technology, and employment policies.
