Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF Drops 3.3%, Netapp and MMM Underperform
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- ETF Performance: The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF is down approximately 3.3% in Tuesday afternoon trading, indicating a decline in investor confidence that could affect risk appetite in the market.
- Weak Component Stocks: Within the ETF, Netapp shares fell about 8.4% and MMM shares dropped around 8%, suggesting that the poor performance of these stocks may further drag down the ETF's overall returns, influencing investor decisions.
- Market Sentiment Fluctuation: Given the uncertainty in the overall market, investors may adopt a cautious stance towards leveraged ETFs, leading to decreased liquidity for the Direxion ETF and impacting its future trading activities.
- Investor Focus Shift: As market volatility increases, investors may reassess their strategies for high-risk assets, and the performance of the Direxion ETF could prompt a shift towards more stable investment options.
Analyst Views on AU
Wall Street analysts forecast AU stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AU is 104.40 USD with a low forecast of 90.00 USD and a high forecast of 131.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 108.090
Low
90.00
Averages
104.40
High
131.00
Current: 108.090
Low
90.00
Averages
104.40
High
131.00
About AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc is a global gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities in 10 countries, across four continents. The Company’s diverse portfolio includes approximately 11 operations in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ghana, Guinea and Tanzania. The Company’s portfolio includes Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Its Africa portfolio includes Kibali- managed by Barrick Gold Corporation, Egypt (Sukari), Ghana (Iduapriem and Obuasi), Guinea (Siguiri) and Tanzania (Geita). The Americas hosts three of its operations, one in Argentina and two in Brazil, as well as two greenfield projects in Colombia and a significant new greenfield development in Nevada in the United States. Australia hosts two of its operations, which include Sunrise Dam and Tropicana, both in the north-eastern goldfields in the state of Western Australia.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
