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Market Overview: U.S. stocks showed mixed performance with the Dow Jones falling 0.22%, while NASDAQ gained slightly. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased to 98.6 in June, indicating a decline in small business sentiment.

Sector Performance: Energy shares rose by 1%, while utilities stocks fell by 1.5%. Notable stock movements included ENDRA Life Sciences Inc. surging 159% after a patent announcement, while Skyline Builders Group saw a significant drop of 28%.

U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks declined significantly, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 1,200 points on Thursday, while Lamb Weston Holdings saw a notable increase in shares after reporting strong quarterly earnings and positive sales guidance.

Gains Among Other Stocks: Several companies experienced stock price increases, including Goodyear Tire & Rubber (up 12.5%), Northern Dynasty Minerals (up 12%), and Kroger Co. (up 4.7%), amidst a generally downward trend in the market.

U.S. IPO Activity in 2024: The U.S. IPO market experienced a significant recovery in 2024, with a 38% increase in the number of IPOs to 176 and total proceeds rising by 48% to $33 billion, indicating renewed investor confidence.

Top Performing IPOs and Future Outlook: Diginex Ltd emerged as the best-performing IPO in a decade, with shares up nearly 600%, while other notable IPOs also showed strong returns; the outlook for 2025 remains positive, with several high-profile companies expected to go public.