New York, USA – The Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a decline of over 100 points following weak manufacturing data, raising concerns about the U.S. economy’s strength. In contrast, the S&P 500 saw a slight increase of 0.11%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged by 0.56%. Nvidia experienced a significant jump of almost 5% after unveiling new artificial intelligence chips, while the Treasury yield fell due to weaker-than-expected ISM manufacturing data. Oil prices also dropped more than 3% as OPEC+ announced plans to phase out voluntary production cuts.
GameStop’s shares soared by 21% after increasing by more than 70%, driven by meme stock leader Keith Gill’s substantial stake in the company. E-Trade considered banning Gill amid concerns of market manipulation. Meanwhile, Moderna and Merck reported promising results from an experimental vaccine for the deadliest form of skin cancer, leading to enhanced survival rates and efficacy.
A noteworthy merger deal valued at $8 billion between Paramount and Skydance awaits approval from Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone. Microsoft announced layoffs in its mixed reality division, reflecting a shift towards AI technologies. Piper Sandler selected several stocks poised to benefit from favorable economic conditions, with overweight rankings for all.
Wall Street finished May strongly, with the Nasdaq Composite reaching a new high above 17,000 for the first time. The surge was fueled by Nvidia’s post-earnings performance, indicating a decisive move against competitors. Moreover, the weight-loss market is projected to reach $100 billion by the end of the decade, with ongoing competition in offerings and emerging new solutions.
Structure Therapeutics released promising data from a clinical trial, showing a 6% weight loss among patients using its pill GSBR-1290 for 12 weeks. Concerns surrounding the economy’s strength impacted the Dow, with the Atlanta Federal Reserve lowering second-quarter growth forecasts. Market analysts observe cautious trading patterns as they assess valuations amid changing interest rates and consumer behavior fluctuations.