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US Stocks Reach Record Highs on Vietnam Trade Deal, Tech Gains

ReutersJuly 2, 20251 min838 views
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Market Performance and Trade Agreements

  • 📈 The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher, with the S&P 500 gaining nearly half a percent and the Nasdaq adding almost 1%.
  • 🤝 A trade agreement between the US and Vietnam helped to ease concerns about prolonged trade tensions.
  • ⚠️ Uncertainty remains regarding other potential trade agreements, with a July 9th deadline posing a potential problem for stocks if not extended.

Key Stock Movements

  • 🚗 Tesla shares rose 5%, despite reporting a significant drop in second-quarter deliveries, as the numbers were less severe than analyst forecasts.
  • 🚀 Other Magnificent Seven stocks like Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet also saw gains.
  • 📉 Centene shares plunged over 40% after the health insurer withdrew its 2025 earnings forecast due to a significant drop in expected revenue.

Upcoming Economic Data

  • 📊 Investors are now focused on the non-farm payrolls report, scheduled for release on Thursday.
  • 🗓️ The report's early release is due to markets being closed on Friday for the July 4th holiday.
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