Palantir Impacts Wall Street as Bitcoin Drops 5%: Market Movers for Tuesday

Market Reaction to Earnings: Investors showed a cooled risk appetite as corporate earnings were perceived as solid but not exceptional, leading to profit-taking after significant year-to-date gains. Major indices like the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 experienced declines.

Palantir and Uber Performance: Palantir Technologies saw a drop of over 7% despite beating earnings estimates, attributed to profit-taking after a substantial stock surge. Uber also disappointed investors with its earnings, resulting in a 6.5% decline.

Currency and Commodity Impact: The U.S. dollar strengthened, pushing the DXY index above 100, which contributed to a decline in commodity prices, with gold and silver both experiencing notable drops.

Cryptocurrency Selloff: The cryptocurrency market faced a continued selloff, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both falling significantly, marking their lowest levels since mid-June, indicating a broader risk aversion among investors.