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Key Market Movers & News:
ASML:
Negative Outlook: The Dutch chip equipment maker is not guaranteeing growth next year, despite an expected 15% sales growth for 2025. Reasoning: Chief executive christophe Fouquet cited increasing uncertainty due to macroeconomic and geopolitical considerations, including tariffs.
market Reaction: ASML shares in the US fell by 7.9%.
Johnson & Johnson:
Positive Performance: The drug and medical device giant beat analysts’ sales and profit targets for the latest quarter.
Raised Forecasts: They also increased their full-year forecasts for both sales and profits. Future Outlook: CEO Joaquin Duato anticipates “game-changing approvals and submissions” in the second half of 2025 for various products, including cancer treatments.
Market Reaction: Shares jumped 5.9%.
PNC Financial Services Group:
Better-than-Expected Results: The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results.
Drivers: Loan growth contributed to the positive report, despite an “uncertain macro surroundings” as noted by CEO Bill Demchak.
Market Reaction: Shares added 1%.
GrabAGun:
Volatile Trading: The online firearms and ammunition retailer experienced notable stock price swings after its combination with Colombier Acquisition Corp. II and listing under the ticker “PEW”. Factors: Donald Trump Jr.joining the board was a notable event.
Price Movement: The stock went from an early 19% gain to a 31% drop, eventually moderating to a 24.8% loss, with trading halts occurring.
Bond Market:
10-Year U.S.Treasury Yield:
Movement: Fell to 4.46% from 4.50% late Tuesday,reaching a low of 4.44% earlier in the day.
Influence: The yield climbed after reports that Trump might fire Fed Chair Powell.
Broader Economic & Political Context:
Federal Reserve Chair: The potential for a new Fed chair friendlier to Trump is discussed. Potential Impact: This could lead to lower short-term interest rates but perhaps higher longer-term yields due to concerns about inflation if the Fed becomes less self-reliant and slower to raise rates. International markets:
General trend: Indexes mostly fell with relatively modest movements.
Jakarta: Stocks rose 0.7% after Trump announced a reduced tariff of 19% on Indonesian imports, down from a threatened 32%, following a trade deal. Indonesia’s Central Bank: Cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.25%.
* Indonesian President: emphasized protecting the interests of Indonesian workers in the trade deal.
Overall Sentiment:
The market appears to be reacting to a mix of company-specific news (ASML’s caution, J&J’s strength) and broader macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns, including potential policy shifts related to tariffs and the Federal Reserve. The volatility in GrabAGun highlights the speculative nature of some market movements.
