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Wall Street inched marginally higher during Wednesday morning trading in New York, with traders remaining on edge ahead of the eagerly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for 2 p.m.

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The stock market edged lower by midday Tuesday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision scheduled for Wednesday.

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Tech stocks extended their rally to new heights on Monday, with the Nasdaq 100 index climbing over 1% to surpass 22,000 points, fueled by robust gains among key components in the index.

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Wall Street experienced subdued trading on Thursday morning, with major indices remaining near the flatline as investors awaited further confirmation of potential interest rate cuts from the upcoming November jobs report.

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The OPEC+ group extends production cuts until 2026, with gradual increases and extended compensation period. Analysts view this as cautious market management.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">137.15</td>
<td align="right">0.87</td>
<td align="right">0.63</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">223.5200</td>
<td align="right">-4.810</td>
<td align="right">-2.11</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">229.6500</td>
<td align="right">-2.840</td>
<td align="right">-1.23</td>
<td>59.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">96.4000</td>
<td align="right">-1.030</td>
<td align="right">-1.06</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">131.5000</td>
<td align="right">-0.770</td>
<td align="right">-0.59</td>
<td>51.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">74.9372</td>
<td align="right">-0.293</td>
<td align="right">-0.39</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">47.6484</td>
<td align="right">-0.152</td>
<td align="right">-0.32</td>
<td>103.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">79.5000</td>
<td align="right">-0.160</td>
<td align="right">-0.21</td>
<td>946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">40.0000</td>
<td align="right">-0.060</td>
<td align="right">-0.15</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">83.2800</td>
<td align="right">-0.040</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td>35.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">84.5000</td>
<td align="right">-0.030</td>
<td align="right">-0.04</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Pre-Market Outlook

Movers

Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 20, 2024

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">231.58</td>
<td align="right">2.94</td>
<td align="right">1.28</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">98.71</td>
<td align="right">1.01</td>
<td align="right">1.03</td>
<td>230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">234.33</td>
<td align="right">2.09</td>
<td align="right">0.89</td>
<td>24.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">48.01</td>
<td align="right">0.38</td>
<td align="right">0.79</td>
<td>363.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">84.64</td>
<td align="right">0.59</td>
<td align="right">0.70</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">133.35</td>
<td align="right">0.91</td>
<td align="right">0.68</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">41.00</td>
<td align="right">0.24</td>
<td align="right">0.58</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.42</td>
<td align="right">0.19</td>
<td align="right">0.23</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">75.05</td>
<td align="right">0.16</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">137.54</td>
<td align="right">0.22</td>
<td align="right">0.16</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>No loser in today's Pre-market session. </p>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 19, 2024

<p>Wall Street inched marginally higher during Wednesday morning trading in New York, with traders remaining on edge ahead of the eagerly anticipated <strong>Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. ET</strong>, followed by Fed Chair <strong>Jerome Powell</strong>&#8216;s press conference <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42554114/all-eyes-on-december-fed-meeting-as-traders-await-interest-rate-projections">at 2:30 p.m. ET.</a></p>
<p>The Fed is widely expected to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.25%-4.50%. Yet, the market&#8217;s reaction is likely to hinge on the updated economic projections and Powell&#8217;s commentary on future policy direction.</p>
<p>The semiconductor sector rebounded strongly, with the <strong>iShares Semiconductor ETF</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) climbing 0.9% after a 1.6% dip on Tuesday. <strong>Nvidia Corp. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged 3.6%, on track to mark its best single-day gain in a month and to snap a four-day losing streak. The jump followed Nvidia&#8217;s announcement of a new $249 Jetson computer for AI applications, significantly cheaper than its predecessor priced at $499.</p>
<p>In currency markets, the U.S. dollar edged 0.2% higher, with the DXY index breaking above 107, its highest level in three weeks. Treasury yields were steady, with the 10-year yield holding at 4.40% as traders awaited the Fed&#8217;s decision.</p>
<p>Commodities presented a mixed picture: gold slipped 0.4%, while WTI crude gained 1.2%, supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.</p>
<p>The cryptocurrency market took a breather after recent strong gains, with <strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down 1.8%, trading below the $105,000 mark.</p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</strong></h1>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Major Indices</strong></td>
<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day % chg</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,597.75</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,063.18</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,337.19</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,010.91</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.2% to $605.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $437.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) held steady at $535.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) edged 0.2% up to $231.42.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 0.4%; the&nbsp;<strong>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li><strong>Micron Technology</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 2.4% ahead of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. Analysts anticipate adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share on revenue of $8.7 billion for the quarter.</li>
<li>Stocks reacting to earnings reports included<strong> General Mills Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), down 3%; <strong>Jabil Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), up 9.6% and <strong>Heico Corp</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>), down 8.7%.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.67</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td align="right">0.58</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">136.95</td>
<td align="right">0.66</td>
<td align="right">0.48</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">241.09</td>
<td align="right">1.11</td>
<td align="right">0.46</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.25</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td align="right">0.30</td>
<td>28.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">139.56</td>
<td align="right">0.35</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">86.82</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td align="right">0.24</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">76.79</td>
<td align="right">0.09</td>
<td align="right">0.11</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">239.00</td>
<td align="right">-0.43</td>
<td align="right">-0.18</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">81.38</td>
<td align="right">-0.09</td>
<td align="right">-0.12</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 18, 2024

<p>The stock market edged lower by midday Tuesday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42514008/fed-poised-to-cut-interest-rates-by-0-25-this-week-heres-why-your-focus-should-shift-to-other-signals">decision scheduled for Wednesday.</a></p>
<p>Although a rate cut appeared widely priced in—with Fed Funds futures assigning a 96% probability—investors are fully focused on the Fed's forward guidance and Chair <strong>Jerome Powell</strong>&#8216;s remarks, particularly in light of recent robust economic data.</p>
<p>November's retail sales data showed an unexpected rebound, rising 0.7% month-over-month, surpassing expectations of 0.5%. On an annual basis, sales climbed 3.8%, the fastest pace since December 2023, driven by strong auto sales growth.</p>
<p>Semiconductor stocks led the downturn amid renewed geopolitical tensions following reports that China is broadening antitrust scrutiny on U.S. chipmakers&#8217; acquisitions in recent years. Last week, Beijing launched an investigation into <strong>Nvidia Corp.'s </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a><strong>)</strong> 2019 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies.</p>
<p>The <strong>iShares Semiconductor ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) declined 1.5%, weighed down by sharp losses in major chip stocks. <strong>Broadcom Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) dropped over 5%, while <strong>Marvell Technology Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) plunged over 8%.</p>
<p>By midday, the major U.S. indices were in negative territory. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.4%.</p>
<p>Both the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields remained steady, reflecting cautious positioning by institutional investors.</p>
<p>In commodities, gold dipped 0.3%, while natural gas and oil prices fell 2% and 1%, respectively, signaling continued weakness in the energy sector.</p>
<p>Cryptocurrencies continued to outperform. <strong>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</strong> climbed 1.3% to surpass $107,000, reaching a market capitalization of $2.13 trillion. The total cryptocurrency market value rose to $3.68 trillion, a new record high. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table"><br />
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Major Indices</strong></td>
<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day Chg %</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>S&amp;P 500</strong></td>
<td>6,050.50</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nasdaq 100</strong></td>
<td>22,000.37</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Dow Jones</strong></td>
<td>43,443.08</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Russell 2000</strong></td>
<td>2,345.01</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.4% to $604.65.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.6% to $435.75.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.4% to $536.21.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dipped 1% to $232.10.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 0.2%; the&nbsp;<strong>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged for the second straight session, down 1.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Amer Sports Inc. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) rallied 5.7% after UBS analysts raised the stock price target from $27 to $37. </li>
<li><strong>Amentum Holdings Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NYSE">AMTM</a>) tumbled by over 11% in reaction to its earnings reports, with the company highlighting pessimistic guidance for 2025.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Read Now: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42531373/financial-stocks-near-record-year-could-trump-deregulation-fuel-bigger-gains-in-2025">Financial Stocks Near Record Year: Could Trump Deregulation Fuel Bigger Gains In 2025?</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Photo: Shutterstock</em></p>


Stocks Slip Ahead Of Fed Meeting, Chipmakers Suffer From China's Threat, Bitcoin Spikes Above $107,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

<p><strong>Exxon Mobil Corp</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) shares are trading lower by 3.3% to $107.10 since Monday&#8217;s open. The stock is facing headwinds this week over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42508408/what-is-going-on-with-alibaba-jd-li-auto-xpeng-stocks-on-monday">China&#8217;s weakening economic growth</a>. The company also received multiple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOM/analyst-ratings">analyst rating updates</a> during Monday&#8217;s session.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened:</strong> Fresh data from <strong>China's National Bureau of Statistics</strong> revealed that key economic indicators, including retail sales and property investment, underperformed in November. </p>
<p>Retail sales rose just 3% year-on-year, falling short of economists' 5.3% expectations, while property investment plunged 10.4%, reflecting persistent challenges in the real estate sector.</p>
<p>For Exxon Mobil, these developments are significant as China is a major consumer of oil and natural gas, and economic slowdowns in the region often translate to reduced energy demand. The construction industry, heavily reliant on oil and gas, remains strained, with weak property investment raising concerns about future energy needs.</p>
<p>With oil prices sensitive to Chinese demand, Exxon's revenues and profit margins could be impacted if industrial activity and consumer confidence continue to falter.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42529956/november-retail-sales-soar-to-11-month-highs-indicate-strong-holiday-season">November Retail Sales Hit 11-Month Highs, Signal Strong Holiday Demand</a></strong></p>
<p>Investors can gain exposure to XOM by investing in the <strong>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NASDAQ">XLE</a>).<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is XOM A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
<p>Wall Street analysts view Exxon Mobil on the whole as a <strong>Neutral</strong>, given the history of coverage over the past three months. <strong>Paul Cheng</strong> from <strong>Scotiabank</strong> in Exxon Mobil is the most optimistic, expecting a 12.4% rise in the stock in the coming year.</p>
<p>But looking at how the market as a whole thinks of the stock, you can reference historical price action for views on whether investors feel strongly about the stock one way or another. In the past 3 months, Exxon Mobil fell 7.7%, which indicates that opinion soured on the business and how attractive it is to own based on either its stock price, or underlying fundamentals, like revenue, which fell 0.82% over the past year.</p>
<p>A complete overview of how Wall Street views individual stocks is available <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">here</a>, while real time updates on the latest analyst actions will be delivered via <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a>. Try it for free.</p>
<p>According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, XOM has a 52-week high of $126.34 and a 52-week low of $95.77.</p>


What's Going On With Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock?

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">239.73</td>
<td align="right">1.05</td>
<td align="right">0.43</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">239.73</td>
<td align="right">-1.71</td>
<td align="right">-0.71</td>
<td>37.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.24</td>
<td align="right">-0.21</td>
<td align="right">-0.43</td>
<td>42.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">88.11</td>
<td align="right">-0.33</td>
<td align="right">-0.38</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">100.99</td>
<td align="right">-0.34</td>
<td align="right">-0.34</td>
<td>930</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">87.00</td>
<td align="right">-0.26</td>
<td align="right">-0.30</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.18</td>
<td align="right">-0.37</td>
<td align="right">-0.27</td>
<td>306</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">76.85</td>
<td align="right">-0.17</td>
<td align="right">-0.23</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">81.50</td>
<td align="right">-0.11</td>
<td align="right">-0.14</td>
<td>377</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">139.15</td>
<td align="right">-0.16</td>
<td align="right">-0.12</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 17, 2024

<p>Tech stocks extended their rally to new heights on Monday, with the Nasdaq 100 index climbing over 1% to surpass 22,000 points, fueled by robust gains among key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">components in the index.</a></p>
<p><strong>Broadcom Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) led the charge, soaring over 8% after receiving bullish price-target updates from analysts. The company's AI-driven growth potential gained further traction on Friday following its announcement of a collaboration with <strong>Apple Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to produce a cutting-edge AI chip.</p>
<p><strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) also rallied, jumping more than 5%, pushing its post-election gains to 85%, buoyed by positive analyst sentiment. Wedbush Securities described Tesla as a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; in AI and autonomous advancements under Trump's administration, adding to the bullish outlook.</p>
<p>Among other indices, the Russell 2000 rose 1%, while the S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, dipped 0.2%, weighed down by losses in the energy and healthcare sectors.</p>
<p>On the economic front, private-sector surveys showed a stronger-than-expected rebound in December activity. The services sector Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) surged to 58.5, the highest reading since October 2021. Meanwhile, the Composite PMI climbed to 56.6, its best level since April 2022, as robust growth in services offset continued weakness in manufacturing.</p>
<p>Crypto-related assets gained fresh bullish momentum, driven by speculation about the U.S. government creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve fund. Meanwhile, <strong>MicroStrategy Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) will be added to the Nasdaq 100 Index on Dec. 23, further boosting sentiment.</p>
<p><strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached $107,000, marking a year-to-date gain of 153%. MicroStrategy shares rose 5.8%, while other crypto-linked stocks, such as <strong>MARA Digital Holdings Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), <strong>Riot Platforms Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), and <strong>Coinbase Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), surged 11.1%, 9.2%, and 4.5%, respectively.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Major Indices </strong></td>
<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day %</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,043.82</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,369.39</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,076.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,750.42</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $607.34.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $438.86.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 1.4% to $537.94.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1% to $235.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 1.2%; the&nbsp;<strong>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Micron Technology Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 7.1%, reflecting bullish investor sentiment ahead of its earnings report on Wednesday after the close.</li>
<li><strong>Alphabet Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose by 4.7%, building up momentum after last week&#8217;s 8.7% surge following the announcement of the quantum computer launch. </li>
<li>Shares of of natural gas companies fell amid prospects for less colder weather in the upcoming weeks. <strong>New Fortress Energy Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) led industry declines, down 7%. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Read Next:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42514008/fed-poised-to-cut-interest-rates-by-0-25-this-week-heres-why-your-focus-should-shift-to-other-signals">Fed Poised To Cut Interest Rates By 0.25% This Week: Here&#8217;s Why Your Focus Should Shift To Other Signals</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Photo: Shutterstock</em></p>


Broadcom, Tesla Propel Nasdaq 100 Gains, Bitcoin Hits $107,000, Fuels Crypto Stocks Rally: What's Driving Markets Monday?

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">101.51</td>
<td align="right">0.57</td>
<td align="right">0.56</td>
<td>633</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.98</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td align="right">0.35</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">236.23</td>
<td align="right">0.74</td>
<td align="right">0.31</td>
<td>475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">77.84</td>
<td align="right">0.20</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">239.59</td>
<td align="right">0.54</td>
<td align="right">0.22</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">89.40</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td align="right">0.19</td>
<td>402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.57</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td>953</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.56</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">141.05</td>
<td align="right">0.06</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">82.0000</td>
<td align="right">-0.04</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td>641</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">89.1799</td>
<td align="right">-0.04</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 16, 2024

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.53</td>
<td align="right">0.94</td>
<td align="right">1.21</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">240.55</td>
<td align="right">2.52</td>
<td align="right">1.05</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.79</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td align="right">0.42</td>
<td>221.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">90.01</td>
<td align="right">0.34</td>
<td align="right">0.37</td>
<td>20.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">235.00</td>
<td align="right">0.44</td>
<td align="right">0.18</td>
<td>214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">141.04</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">101.77</td>
<td align="right">-0.39</td>
<td align="right">-0.39</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 13, 2024

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">77.86</td>
<td align="right">0.23</td>
<td align="right">0.29</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">102.15</td>
<td align="right">0.18</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td>507</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">90.50</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td align="right">0.11</td>
<td>18.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.78</td>
<td align="right">-0.26</td>
<td align="right">-0.61</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">142.05</td>
<td align="right">-0.09</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.77</td>
<td align="right">-0.03</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">239.30</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td align="right">-0.03</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">236.51</td>
<td align="right">-0.01</td>
<td align="right">-0.01</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 12, 2024

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">90.58</td>
<td align="right">0.33</td>
<td align="right">0.36</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">236.46</td>
<td align="right">0.51</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">100.50</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td align="right">0.16</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.75</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td>42.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.14</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">143.87</td>
<td align="right">-0.23</td>
<td align="right">-0.16</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">138.85</td>
<td align="right">-0.15</td>
<td align="right">-0.11</td>
<td>964</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">82.60</td>
<td align="right">-0.04</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td>487</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 11, 2024

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">99.71</td>
<td align="right">0.93</td>
<td align="right">0.94</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.93</td>
<td align="right">0.24</td>
<td align="right">0.30</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">232.68</td>
<td align="right">0.62</td>
<td align="right">0.26</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">91.07</td>
<td align="right">0.20</td>
<td align="right">0.22</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.76</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td>26.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">139.49</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td>913</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">82.29</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">144.73</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">43.6000</td>
<td align="right">-0.26</td>
<td align="right">-0.60</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">238.4999</td>
<td align="right">-0.77</td>
<td align="right">-0.33</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 10, 2024

<p>Energy independence has always been crucial to national security, and that has become even more highlighted in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing fighting in the Middle East.</p>
<p>While energy prices in the United States have moderated in the last few years, energy independence remains a bipartisan political issue, and U.S. domestic oil production is currently at <a href="https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=61545">all-time highs</a>.</p>
<p>But despite these gains in energy production, the sector hasn't reaped the benefits in 2024. The SPDR Energy Select ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) is up just 10% year-to-date compared to a 28% gain from the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;</p>
<p>President-elect Donald Trump has promised to cut regulations to help oil and gas companies, and renewable energy companies continue to make strides toward lowering costs and expanding market share.</p>
<p>Today, we look at four energy stocks that could break the sector out of its doldrums in 2025.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How We Chose</h2>
<p>If you're looking for explosive growth in the energy sector similar to tech, you'll likely be left disappointed. The energy sector is highly dependent on factors beyond the control of companies and governments, such as locating potential patches, equipment and production costs, and OPEC machinations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The energy stocks we selected share a few common factors: strong balance sheets with income growth and low costs, a sustainable dividend, and solid demand for their products and services. These companies also have strategies to manage volatile commodity prices and unpredictable markets. It&#8217;s also wise for investors to diversify across industries, so we've included traditional oil and gas, renewables, and storage firms in our list.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 4 Energy Stocks for 2025</h2>
<p>Here are the four stocks we picked for next year based on the abovementioned factors. We attempted to diversify across the sector with companies in different industries while keeping the core themes of sound fundamentals, dividend yield, and promising business outlook.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>)</h3>
<p>Owner of one of the best stock tickers on the exchanges, Diamondback Energy is an oil and gas mining company that also claims over 4,000 acres of valuable land in Texas's oil-rich Permian Basin. Founded in 2007 and trading publicly since 2012, Diamondback has been a prolific acquirer of companies. In September, the company completed a <a href="https://www.diamondbackenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/diamondback-energy-inc-closes-merger-endeavor-energy-resources">$50 billion merger</a> with Endeavor, and this trend could continue with a more M/A-friendly administration taking the White House next January.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1365" height="490" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143619/Fang.png" alt="" class="wp-image-683906" style="width:890px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143619/Fang.png 1365w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143619/Fang-300x108.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143619/Fang-1024x368.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143619/Fang-768x276.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px" /></figure></p>
<p>FANG shares have given up most of their 2024 gains in the last six months, but the stock appears to have found support at the current $165 level. The stock also has all the features you want in an oil and gas company: steady dividends, quality management, and access to valuable reserves. The stock's dividend yield is 2.16% with a nearly 30% growth rate over the last three years, but the payout ratio remains just 20.6%, indicating a growing but stable dividend. FANG also has a reasonable P/E ratio of 9.96 and shows 34 on a Relative Strength Index (RSI), indicating that the stock could be approaching oversold status.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>)</h3>
<p>ConocoPhillips is one of the world&#8217;s largest oil and gas companies, a remainder from the initial split of Standard Oil almost 100 years ago. It is headquartered in the United States but has operations expanding around the globe. Like most large-cap stocks in the energy sector, it had a rough performance in 2024 (it's basically traded flat for two years), but the stock is also poised to bounce back thanks to its LNG pipelines and expanding cash flows.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="368" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143627/unnamed-9-1024x368.png" alt="" class="wp-image-683907" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143627/unnamed-9-1024x368.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143627/unnamed-9-300x108.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143627/unnamed-9-768x276.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143627/unnamed-9.png 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>President-elect Donald Trump has promised to cut regulations and be more friendly to LNG projects than President Biden, which could finally boost ConocoPhillips from its seemingly endless bout of rangebound trading. The stock has a low P/E (12.39), a high-yielding dividend (2.99%), and support from analysts like JPMorgan, which recently made it one of its more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42346110/oil-vs-gas-which-is-better-positioned-for-2025-analyst-upgrades-conocophillips-downgrades-these-3-energy-stocks">prominent upgrades</a>. Overall, COP is a consensus Buy based on an aggregate of 27 different analyst ratings with an average price target of $135, which implies more than 30% upside from the current market price.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brookfield Renewable Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NASDAQ">BEPC</a>)</h3>
<p>Despite Trump's promises to roll back federal EV mandates and general ambivalence to clean energy, renewables growth is likely here to stay. Brookfield Renewable Corp is one company to consider based on this trend, with divisions in the United States, Europe, and South America.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="366" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143635/unnamed-10-1024x366.png" alt="" class="wp-image-683908" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143635/unnamed-10-1024x366.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143635/unnamed-10-300x107.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143635/unnamed-10-768x274.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143635/unnamed-10.png 1364w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>Unlike many of its clean energy peers, BEPC stock pays a dividend with a robust 4.65% yield. The company has a relatively small market cap, approaching $5.5 billion, and coverage is only from two major analysts: JP Morgan (Hold) and Wells Fargo (Buy). However, both investment banks think the stock has an upside based on their price targets ($32 for JPMorgan and $34 for Wells Fargo). The chart also looks appealing; after a three-year downtrend in price, a double-bottom pattern formed between the October 2023 and April 2024 lows, with a breakout occurring shortly after the second bottom. Keep an eye on this stock chart over the next 12 months.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>)</h3>
<p>GE Vernova was spun out of General Electric when the firm decided to split its business divisions into their own companies. Formerly GE Power and GE Renewables, GE Vernova began trading as a public company in 2023 and has been one of the few bright spots for the energy sector in 2024. GE Vernova currently operates in four segments: Power, Wind, Electrification Systems, and Electrification Software. The company recently <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-04/ge-vernova-consortium-wins-350-million-french-power-grid-order">received a large contract</a> from the French government to build a $338 million power substation, and another <a href="https://transformers-magazine.com/tm-news/ge-vernova-to-provide-grid-stabilizing-tech-for-50hertz/">contract bid in Germany</a> to help stabilize the power grid.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="366" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143639/Gev-1024x366.png" alt="" class="wp-image-683909" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143639/Gev-1024x366.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143639/Gev-300x107.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143639/Gev-768x274.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09143639/Gev.png 1364w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>Analysts have long favored the stock, but even after more than doubling up in 2024, bullish reports continue to pour in. The three most recent reports come from Wolfe Research, Guggenheim, and Barclays, and each applied a Buy rating on the stock with respective price targets of $403, $400, and $420. From a technical standpoint, the stock trades well above its 50- and 200-day moving averages and reads 61 on the RSI, which indicates the stock still hasn't reached oversold status. GEV doesn't pay a dividend, but its sales growth trajectory and bounty of public projects make it a difficult energy stock to ignore heading into 2025.</p>
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<p><strong>Shell PLC</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) stock is trading higher by 3.1% to $65.21 during Monday&#8217;s session due to optimism surrounding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42391254/us-listed-chinese-stocks-jump-on-chinas-stimulus-measures-looser-monetary-policy-assurances">China&#8217;s economic stimulus plans</a>, which could boost energy demand and industrial activity.</p>
<p><strong>What To Know:</strong> Ahead of China's annual <strong>Central Economic Work Conference</strong>, U.S.-listed stocks with strong ties to China's economy have seen rising investor confidence. Shell's diverse global energy portfolio, which spans traditional oil and gas as well as renewables, is well-positioned to capitalize on this positive momentum.</p>
<p>The <strong>Politburo</strong>, led by <strong>President Xi Jinping</strong>, recently pledged "more proactive" fiscal policies and "moderately" looser monetary measures for 2025, aiming to boost domestic consumption and stabilize markets.</p>
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<p>This signals a likely uptick in industrial and infrastructure investments, which are energy-intensive and critical drivers of Shell's core oil and gas operations. China's renewed commitment to spurring growth in its property sector and heavy industries further bolsters demand prospects for fossil fuels and petrochemicals.</p>
<p>Moreover, Shell's significant investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) align with China's goals to expand cleaner energy use. LNG demand is expected to rise as Beijing balances short-term industrial recovery with long-term environmental goals.</p>
<p>With improving market conditions and potential for robust economic policy measures, Shell could be well-positioned to benefit from a rebound in global energy demand led by China.</p>
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<p>Investors can gain exposure to&nbsp;Shell by&nbsp;investing&nbsp;in the <strong>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NASDAQ">XLE</a>)</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy SHEL Stock</h2>
<p>Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. </p>
<p>For example, in Shell&#8217;s case, it is in the Energy sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.</p>
<p>According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, SHEL has a 52-week high of $74.60 and a 52-week low of $60.34.</p>


<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">91.60</td>
<td align="right">0.58</td>
<td align="right">0.63</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">233.98</td>
<td align="right">1.18</td>
<td align="right">0.50</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">140.96</td>
<td align="right">0.40</td>
<td align="right">0.28</td>
<td>594</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">82.50</td>
<td align="right">0.12</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">50.47</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td align="right">0.13</td>
<td>36.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">79.72</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">240.0800</td>
<td align="right">-0.760</td>
<td align="right">-0.32</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">144.1617</td>
<td align="right">-0.118</td>
<td align="right">-0.09</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 9, 2024

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">229.55</td>
<td align="right">1.55</td>
<td align="right">0.67</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">80.83</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">140.95</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">239.94</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td align="right">0.01</td>
<td>19.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">145.12</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td align="right">0.01</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">92.37</td>
<td align="right">-0.22</td>
<td align="right">-0.24</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">50.40</td>
<td align="right">-0.01</td>
<td align="right">-0.02</td>
<td>30.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 6, 2024

<p>Wall Street experienced subdued trading on Thursday morning, with major indices remaining near the flatline as investors awaited further confirmation of potential interest rate cuts from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42346164/november-jobs-report-preview-will-it-seal-the-deal-for-a-fed-interest-rate-cut">upcoming November jobs report.</a></p>
<p>The <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong> and <strong>Nasdaq 100</strong> edged up by 0.1%, extending their record-high levels, while the <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> slipped 0.3%. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 declining 0.8%.</p>
<p>Airline stocks emerged as a standout industry, buoyed by <strong>American Airlines Group Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), which surged by a staggering 16% after the company raised its quarterly growth forecast on robust travel demand. </p>
<p>Shares of <strong>United Airlines Holdings Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 5%, while <strong>Delta Air Lines Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) climbed 4.3%. The broader sector, tracked by the <strong>U.S. Global Jets ETF </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), advanced 4%, reaching levels unseen since June 2021.</p>
<p><strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) added more than 3%, touching highs last seen in March 2022 after Bank of America raised its 12-month price target on the stock from $350 to $400, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42344440/teslas-path-to-400-bank-of-america-highlights-ev-ai-growth">citing improving growth prospects.</a></p>
<p>The U.S. dollar softened by 0.4%, while Treasury yields held steady, with little movement across the curve.</p>
<p>Gold dropped 0.9%, while copper and silver retreated 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively, reflecting broader weakness in metals.</p>
<p><strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was up 2.4% to trade around $101,000. The leading cryptocurrency briefly touched $103,650 by 10:00 a.m. ET before retreating slightly amid high volatility.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Major Indices</strong></td>
<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day %chg</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,090.78</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,497.32</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,829.20</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,407.36</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% up to $608.06.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.3% to $449.43.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.1% up to $523.76.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.8% to $239.12.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, rising 1%; the&nbsp;<strong>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.5%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Synopsys Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) fell over 11% in reaction to the company&#8217;s latest earnings report.  </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included <strong>SentinelOne Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), down 10.3%, <strong>PVH Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), down 0.7%,<strong> Five Below Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), up 12%, <strong>Kroeger Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), up 1.3%, and <strong>Dollar General Corp</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), down 3%. </li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close are <strong>DocuSign Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>), <strong>Ulta Beauty Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), <strong>Lululemon Athletica Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), <strong>Veeva Systems Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), <strong>Samsara Inc. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>), and <strong>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>). </li>
</ul>
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US Stocks Hold Steady, Travel Demand Fuels Airlines, Tesla Reaches 32-Month Highs: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

<p>The OPEC+ group decided on Thursday to extend its collective oil production cuts of 3.65 million barrels per day (bpd) through the end of 2026, solidifying the cartel&#8217;s cautious stance amid global demand concerns and rising output <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">from non-OPEC+ producers.</a></p>
<p>During its December meeting, the group also announced a gradual unwinding of cuts starting in April 2025, a move designed to prevent oversupply risks, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/05/oil-prices-little-changed-after-opec-members-delay-production-increase-until-april.html">CNBC </a>reports.</p>
<p>Here are the major takeaways from OPEC+&#8217;s latest meeting and how oil markets reacted to the news.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">OPEC+ Key Announcements: Long-Term Cuts, Gradual Increases</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Extension of Output Cuts</strong><br />OPEC+ confirmed the continuation of its collective cuts of 3.65 million bpd until the end of 2026. This includes both baseline adjustments and voluntary reductions.</li>
<li><strong>Voluntary Cuts Extended Through March 2025</strong><br />Member countries implementing additional voluntary cuts of 2.2 million bpd, first announced in November 2023, will extend these reductions until the end of March 2025.</li>
<li><strong>Gradual Unwinding Over 18 Months</strong><br />Starting in April 2025, OPEC+ plans to begin a phased increase in production. Instead of the originally anticipated 12-month timeline, the unwinding process will stretch over 18 months, concluding in September 2026. This slower pace reduces monthly additions to the market, helping avoid potential oversupply.</li>
<li><strong>Baseline Boost for UAE</strong><br />The UAE will receive a 300,000 bpd increase to its production baseline starting in April 2025, phased in gradually over the same 18-month period.</li>
<li><strong>Extended Compensation Period</strong><br />Member states that overproduced in the past will now have until June 2026 to compensate for excess output.</li>
<li><strong>Capacity Assessments Extended</strong><br />The group extended its capacity assessment period to November 2026. This is a sensitive issue that often requires delicate negotiations among members, and it helps preserve unity within the group.</li>
</ol>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Insights</h3>
<p>Amena Bakr, senior research analyst at Energy Intelligence, highlighted the significance of the extended timeline for unwinding production cuts: "By pushing voluntary cuts back three months and extending unwinding over 18 months, OPEC+ reduces monthly increments and creates a bigger cushion for compensation cuts. This demonstrates the group's commitment to managing markets cautiously."</p>
<p>Prior to the OPEC+ meeting, Goldman Sachs analysts, including Daan Struyven, stated: &#8220;The rise in compliance and the likely extension of cuts support our view of modest near-term upside to oil prices. We maintain our $76/bbl average 2025 Brent price forecast.&#8221;</p>
<p>Last week, Bank of America warned that uncertainties surrounding key producers like Saudi Arabia, OPEC, and Iran could still disrupt market dynamics.</p>
<p>"The fortunes of commodity exporters will depend on the interplay between negative tariff and interest rate shocks and the positive effects of fiscal easing in China," the bank said in its 2025 economic outlook.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
<p>The oil market's immediate reaction to the OPEC+ announcements was negative, with prices dipping by about $1 per barrel  after early reports of the deal. </p>
<p>Yet, oil futures managed to trim losses as much of the news aligned with expectations.</p>
<p>Front-month West Texas Intermediate futures – broadly tracked by the <strong>United States Oil Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – traded at $68.54 a barrel by 8:35 a.m. in New York, flat for the day.</p>
<p>Broader concerns about slowing global demand and rising non-OPEC+ production continue to weigh on market sentiment.</p>
<p>The muted oil market reaction extended to U.S.energy equities. </p>
<p>The <strong>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) edged up by 0.1% in premarket trading. Major oil players <strong>Exxon Mobil Corp. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and <strong>Chevron Corp. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) also traded flat.</p>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">82.540</td>
<td align="right">0.080</td>
<td align="right">0.09</td>
<td>728</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">92.251</td>
<td align="right">0.021</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>25.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">142.3000</td>
<td align="right">-0.350</td>
<td align="right">-0.25</td>
<td>438</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">240.8700</td>
<td align="right">-0.260</td>
<td align="right">-0.11</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">50.2476</td>
<td align="right">-0.012</td>
<td align="right">-0.03</td>
<td>102.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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