Thursday's Underperforming Sectors: General Contractors & Builders, Apparel Retailers
Apparel Store Performance: Apparel store shares are down approximately 2.2% overall, with significant declines from Genesco (down 29.1%) and Torrid Holdings (down 13.5%).
Market Sector Laggards: The apparel sector is identified as one of the lagging sectors in the market on Thursday, alongside general contractors and builders.
Author's Perspective: The views expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent Nasdaq, Inc.
Video Content: A video segment highlights the sector laggards, specifically focusing on general contractors, builders, and apparel stores.
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Memory Stocks Surge, SanDisk Up 27% to New High
- Surge in Memory Stocks: SanDisk shares soared 27% on Tuesday, reaching a new high, while Western Digital and Micron rose approximately 17% and 10%, respectively, indicating strong market demand and shortages for memory chips.
- Market Drivers: Jim Cramer highlighted that the surge in memory stocks is driven by a shortage of machines that produce memory chips, coupled with panic buying and a short squeeze, further propelling these companies' stock prices.
- Optimistic Industry Outlook: With increasing demand for storage, investor sentiment towards the memory sector remains optimistic, potentially attracting more capital into this area and driving long-term growth for related companies.
- Economic Data Focus: The market will closely watch the upcoming ADP jobs report, which is expected to show an addition of 48,000 jobs, potentially influencing overall market sentiment and the performance of memory stocks.
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Trump's Cameo in Home Alone 2: President Donald Trump made a brief appearance in the film, giving directions to the character Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin.
Potential Fed Chair Candidates: Trump is now looking to influence the selection of the next Federal Reserve chair, with Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh being the likely candidates.
Impact on Interest Rate Forecasting: Trump's involvement in the selection process could complicate predictions regarding interest rates, especially with significant economic data expected this week.
Economic Context: The current economic climate is characterized by a flurry of data releases, which may be affected by the upcoming changes in Fed leadership.
