价值股接过美股“反弹大旗”! 股息型防御策略受资金追捧 助力标普500指数四连阳

Market Performance - The S&P 500 index rose by 0.4% on Thursday, marking four consecutive days of gains, driven by strong performance in value stocks, particularly high-dividend stocks [1][2] - The Nasdaq 100 index only slightly increased by 0.1%, primarily due to declines in major tech stocks, which had previously led the market recovery [1] Sector Performance - Utility, consumer staples, and real estate sectors, characterized by relatively low valuations and stable dividends, led the market gains, with American Water Works, Campbell Soup Company, and Invitation Homes Inc. seeing significant stock price increases [2] - The consumer staples sector surged nearly 3%, real estate rose by 1.8%, and utilities increased by 2.1%, while technology and communication services sectors experienced declines of 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively [9] Economic Indicators - Weak retail sales and producer price data in April reinforced expectations for at least two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, leading to a decline in U.S. Treasury yields [5] - Despite solid sales and profit growth, Walmart reported a drop in operating profit and warned of upcoming price increases due to rising tariff costs, resulting in a 0.5% decline in its stock price [5] Corporate Developments - Foot Locker's stock surged by 86% following news of its acquisition by Dick's Sporting Goods for approximately $2.4 billion, marking the largest single-day increase since at least 1980 [10] - Cisco provided a strong quarterly earnings outlook, driven by robust demand for AI network systems infrastructure, leading to a nearly 5% increase in its stock price [13] Trade Relations - Recent trade discussions between the U.S. and China resulted in a significant reduction of tariffs, with the new rates for most goods dropping from 145% to 30% [8] - Despite the positive trade developments, the average tariff rate in the U.S. remains at its highest level since 1934, indicating ongoing trade tensions [8]