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US Stocks Begin August on a Positive Note

US stock markets experienced a strong start to August, with major indices rising for the third consecutive day. The NASDAQ Composite led the gains, driven by technology and growth stocks. Palantir Technologies reported better-than-expected earnings, further boosting investor sentiment.

Major indices see gains as investors favor growth sectors

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08:19 PM · Updated 09:35 PM · 1 min read

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US stock markets kicked off August with notable gains, as the NASDAQ Composite rose by 2.13%, followed by the NASDAQ 100 (+1.78%), Russell 2000 (+1.73%), S&P 500 (+1.48%), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.32%). This rally was primarily driven by high-beta growth and technology stocks, reflecting a renewed risk-on sentiment among investors.

Key sectors leading the charge included cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, cloud computing, semiconductors, renewable energy, and enterprise software. Notable performers included:

CrowdStrike (CRWD): +19.49%
Nebius NV (NBIS): +11.64%
SoFi Technologies (SOFI): +10.55%
First Solar (FSLR): +10.28%

The enthusiasm extended to AI-related stocks such as Coherent, Lumentum, Broadcom, Meta, Oracle, and Vertiv, indicating a shift back to growth investments after recent market volatility. Airlines also saw gains, with Boeing experiencing its best day since December.

In after-hours trading, Palantir Technologies reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, with an adjusted EPS of $0.41 compared to the $0.34 forecast. The company also raised its guidance for the upcoming quarters, underscoring strong demand for its AI and software solutions. Shares of Palantir were up 1% to $135.81, though they remain down 29.31% year-to-date.

Overall, the market's broad-based strength suggests a positive outlook as investors appear to be rotating back into growth-oriented sectors.

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NIC · Impact scores

Global: 56 · Market: 55 · Urgency: 43 · Confidence: 90 · Bullish

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Asset impact

GBP — Bullish (67) · GBP leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
US Stocks — Bullish (67) · US Stocks leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
Indices — Bullish (67) · Indices leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
Forex — Bullish (67) · Forex leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.

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