中国基金报·2025-08-20 00:30Market Performance - The three major US stock indices showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly up by 0.02% to 44,922.27 points, while the Nasdaq dropped by 1.46% to 21,314.95 points, and the S&P 500 fell by 0.59% to 6,411.37 points [4][5]. Technology Sector - Major technology stocks experienced declines, negatively impacting the Nasdaq index. Notable drops included Nvidia down nearly 3.50%, Meta down over 2%, and other tech giants like Tesla, Amazon, and Microsoft also saw declines [7][8]. Investment Trends - Some investors are taking profits from technology stocks and reallocating funds to high-growth sectors. The significant weight of these tech giants in major indices means their volatility can affect the overall market [9]. Intel's Performance - Intel's stock surged approximately 7% after announcing a final securities purchase agreement with SoftBank, which will invest $2 billion at a price of $23 per share, making SoftBank the fifth-largest shareholder in Intel [11]. Home Depot's Financial Results - Home Depot reported disappointing financial results for the quarter ending August 3, with revenues of $45.28 billion and net profits of $4.55 billion, marking the first time since May 2014 that both metrics fell short of expectations. Despite this, the stock rose over 1% in pre-market trading and closed up 3.17% [13]. Consumer Sentiment - Consumer sentiment appears cautious as investors await upcoming earnings reports from major retailers like Lowe's, Walmart, and Target to gauge the state of US consumer spending [15][16]. Commodity Market - Both oil and gold prices fell, with NYMEX WTI crude oil down by 1.12%. The market is reacting to potential negotiations regarding the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which could affect oil supply [23][24]. Tariff Updates - The US has added 407 categories of steel and aluminum derivative products to its tariff list, with a tax rate of 50%. This includes a wide range of products such as wind turbines, cranes, and furniture [28][29][30].