Market Performance: U.S. stocks opened lower, with the Dow down 0.22% at 45,537.65, the Nasdaq falling 0.44% to 21,610.49, and the S&P 500 decreasing by 0.24% to 6,486.33.
Sector Movements: Energy shares saw a slight increase of 0.3%, while information technology stocks experienced a decline of 0.8%.
Inflation and Economic Indicators
Inflation Data: The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.6% year-over-year in July, aligning with Wall Street expectations. Month-over-month, it increased by 0.2%. The core PCE index, excluding food and energy, reached 2.9%, up from 2.8% in June, marking the highest level since February.
Trade Deficit: The U.S. trade deficit in goods expanded by $18.7 billion to $103.6 billion in July, surpassing market estimates of $89.5 billion.
Wholesale Inventories: U.S. wholesale inventories rose by 0.2% month-over-month to $908.4 billion in July, compared to a 0.1% increase in June.
Personal Income and Spending: Personal income increased by 0.4% to $25.905 trillion, while personal spending rose by 0.5% to $20.802 trillion in July.
Notable Stock Movements
Gainers: Movano Inc. shares surged 95% to $1.1900 after receiving a Nasdaq compliance extension. Professional Diversity Network, Inc. saw a 70% increase to $3.3301 following a partnership announcement. Ambarella, Inc. shares rose 28% to $90.76 after reporting strong quarterly results.
Losers: CaliberCos Inc. shares dropped 33% to $2.9701 after announcing a digital asset strategy. Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. fell 29% to $2.71 due to a new agreement related to a digital asset platform. Lottery.com Inc. shares decreased by 27% to $4.3750.
Global Market Trends
European Markets: European shares mostly declined, with the STOXX 600 down 0.3% and Spain's IBEX 35 Index falling 0.9%. The FTSE 100 in London decreased by 0.1%, while Germany's DAX 40 saw a slight increase of 0.01%.
Asian Markets: Asian markets closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.26%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng and China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.32% and 0.37%, respectively. India's BSE Sensex fell by 0.34%.
Commodities Update
Oil and Gold Prices: Oil prices fell by 0.4% to $64.36, while gold increased by 0.1% to $3,478.50. Silver prices decreased by 0.1% to $39.670, whereas copper rose by 0.8% to $4.5765.
CWD
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About CWD
CaliberCos Inc. is a diversified alternative asset management firm. The Company is engaged in building wealth for its clients by creating, managing, and servicing middle-market investment funds, private syndications, and direct investments. Through its funds, the Company invests primarily in real estate, private equity, and debt facilities. The Company markets and fundraises to direct channels and to wholesale channels. Its asset management activities are complemented with transaction and advisory services, including development and construction management, acquisition and disposition expertise, and fund formation. The Company provides various support services to the investments it manages, including asset management services, fund set-up services, lending support, construction and development management, and real estate brokerage.
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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.
