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The stock market continues to navigate through interesting shifts, with recent data pointing to cooling economic growth and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts on the horizon. This article explores key market movements, corporate earnings reports, and strategic investments that are shaping the financial landscape. By highlighting these developments, we provide investors with valuable insights and potential opportunities to consider for their portfolios.

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Market Movements and Economic Indicators

Dow Closes Higher Amid Job Openings Decline

• Dow Gains: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 140 points (0.4%) to close higher on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 increased by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2%.

• Job Openings Drop: April's job openings fell to a three-year low of 8.1 million, missing estimates of 8.37 million, indicating a cooling labor market.

• Rate Cut Hopes: The decline in job openings lifted hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut, with bets for a September cut increasing to 55% from 44.9% last week.

Treasury Yields and Labor Market Trends

• Yield Decline: Treasury yields fell on improved hopes for a rate cut, with the 10-year Treasury yield dropping by 6.6 basis points to 4.333%.

• Nonfarm Payrolls Report: The job openings data precedes the nonfarm payrolls report due Friday, which will be closely watched by the Fed.

• Fed Meeting: The Federal Reserve meeting next week is expected to provide further guidance on potential rate cuts and economic policy.

Intel’s AI Chips and Market Reactions

• Intel’s New Chips: Intel Corporation unveiled new AI chips, aiming to close the gap with rivals Nvidia and AMD.

• Market Skepticism: Wall Street remains cautious, with analysts suggesting Intel needs further upgrades to compete effectively in the AI space.

• Tesla’s China Sales: Tesla’s sales of China-made EVs fell by 6.6% in May, raising concerns about its market performance and leading to a bearish outlook from analysts.

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Corporate Earnings and Market Insights

Bath & Body Works’ Earnings Impact

• Stock Drop: Bath & Body Works shares fell nearly 13% after weaker second-quarter guidance overshadowed Q1 results that beat expectations.

• Energy Sector Decline: Energy stocks, including Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and Exxon Mobil, declined as oil prices hit four-month lows following OPEC+ supply adjustments.

• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Surge: HPE surged over 10% in after-hours trading after reporting better-than-expected Q2 earnings and optimistic FY2024 guidance.

S&P 500 and Wells Fargo’s Outlook

• S&P 500 Gains: The S&P 500 has gained over 10% year-to-date, nearing Wells Fargo's target range of 5100-5300 for 2024.

• Election Year Performance: Historically, the S&P 500 performs well in election years and the subsequent year, with Wells Fargo projecting further gains.

• Higher Target for 2025: Wells Fargo expects the S&P 500 to reach a midpoint of 5700 by the end of 2025, advising investors to stay invested in US large-cap equities.

Cryptocurrency Market Trends

• Bitcoin Stability: Bitcoin fell marginally by 0.3% to $68,889.5, remaining within the $60,000 to $70,000 trading range.

• Crypto Inflows: Digital asset investment products saw $2 billion in inflows in May, indicating improved sentiment towards cryptocurrencies.

• Rate Cut Speculation: Broader crypto markets gained on speculation of potential Fed rate cuts, which could boost risk-driven assets.

Federal Reserve Rate Cut Predictions

• BCA Research Outlook: BCA Research predicts two Federal Reserve rate cuts before the end of 2024, despite slightly higher-than-expected core PCE inflation.

• Inflation Expectations: Core PCE inflation data suggests a gradual decline, supporting the case for rate cuts.

• Economic Indicators: Leading indicators in shelter and auto insurance inflation point to further declines in core inflation, supporting BCA’s rate cut predictions.

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