Market Overview - The New York stock market showed mixed results on August 19, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 10.45 points to close at 44,922.27, a gain of 0.02%. In contrast, the S&P 500 index fell by 37.78 points to 6,411.37, a decline of 0.59%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped by 314.822 points to 21,314.952, a decrease of 1.46% [1] Sector Performance - Among the eleven sectors in the S&P 500, seven experienced gains while four declined. The real estate sector led with a rise of 1.80%, followed by the consumer staples sector with a 0.99% increase. Conversely, the technology sector and communication services sector saw declines of 1.88% and 1.16%, respectively [1] Company-Specific Developments - Nvidia's stock fell over 3% due to skepticism regarding AI valuations, impacting other major tech stocks such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms, which also saw declines, contributing to the overall downturn in the technology sector [1] - Home Depot reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations but raised its full-year guidance, resulting in a 3.17% increase in its stock price on August 19 [3] Investment Insights - Lincoln Financial Group's Chief Investment Officer noted that while AI-related trading may not have collapsed, a pause is likely as the Nasdaq has risen over 40% since April. This adjustment is seen as normal amid recalibrations of market expectations regarding economic data and Federal Reserve policies [2] - Pioneer Financial's founder suggested that remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the upcoming Jackson Hole meeting could serve as a turning point for the market, with expectations of potential interest rate cuts in September [2] - There is a belief that as investors begin to reflect on next year's earnings in the latter half of the year, stock valuations may have room for further increases, especially with clearer monetary policy and tariff outlooks [2]
【环球财经】权重科技股拖累 纽约股市三大股指19日涨跌不一
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-19 22:30