Market Overview - On August 18, US stock indices closed mostly flat, with the Dow Jones down 0.08% at 44,911.82 points, the Nasdaq up 0.03% at 21,629.77 points, and the S&P 500 down 0.01% at 6,449.15 points [1][2] - Major retail companies, including Walmart, Home Depot, and Target, are set to release earnings this week, which are seen as key indicators of US consumer resilience [1] - The Jackson Hole global central bank meeting is approaching, with expectations for clearer guidance on economic outlook and monetary policy from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell [1] Sector Performance - In the S&P 500, six sectors declined while five rose, with the real estate and communication services sectors leading the declines at 0.95% and 0.70%, respectively [2] - The industrial and consumer discretionary sectors led the gains, rising by 0.40% and 0.38% [2] Company-Specific Developments - Intel's stock fell by 3.66% but rebounded over 4% in after-hours trading following news of a $2 billion investment from SoftBank, which will purchase Intel shares at $23 each [3][4] - SoftBank's CEO Masayoshi Son emphasized the importance of advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US, indicating Intel's critical role in this expansion [3] - There are reports of potential discussions between the Trump administration and Intel regarding a possible acquisition of approximately 10% of the company, which could make the US government the largest shareholder [4] Other Notable Stocks - Google parent Alphabet saw a slight decline of 0.2%, while TeraWulf announced an expansion of its data center, with Google increasing its stake from 8% to 14% through a $14 billion guarantee [5] - Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic is now available to US cash-paying patients at nearly half the original price, reflecting the company's response to political pressure to lower drug prices [5] - Chinese concept stocks showed mixed performance, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising by 0.12%, and notable gains from companies like Xunlei and Zhihu [6]
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Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-19 00:53