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Introduction to Wall Street movements
Today on Wall Street presents mixed movements, highlighting the uncertainty that characterizes the financial markets. After reaching a record in the previous close, the Dow Jones fell, while the S&P 500 continued its rise, marking a new intraday high. These developments have been influenced by recent statements by the president-elect, Donald Trump, regarding the imposition of new tariffs
on imported products.
Commercial threats and their impact
Trump’s proposals to impose 25% tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, together with a 10% increase for Chinese products, have raised concerns among investors. These measures could have significant repercussions on North American currencies, with the Canadian dollar hitting a four-year low and the Mexican peso under pressure. At the opening, the Dow Jones fell by 156.35 points, equal to a decrease of 0.35%, while the S&P 500 registered an increase of 14.62 points, corresponding to an increase of
0.24%.
Performance of stocks and commodities
The Nasdaq gained 66.82 points, marking an increase of 0.35%. On the commodity front, the price of WTI oil at Nymex rose by 0.73%, reaching 69.44 dollars per barrel. In this context, it is interesting to note that WIIT recently purchased 5,000 treasury shares worth 99,600 euros, as part of its buyback program. Despite these transactions, the stock fell by 0.60% in Piazza Affari, closing at 19.74
euros.
Investments and government support
The United States Department of Commerce has reduced funding for Intel to 7.86 billion dollars, compared to the 8.5 billion originally planned. This support aims to boost the production of advanced semiconductor and packaging projects, while also supporting a significant future investment by Intel in the country. In addition, LightOn, a French company specialized in generative artificial intelligence, made its debut on Euronext Growth Paris, raising 11.9 million euros through an IPO, with a market capitalization of
62 million euros.
Conclusions on recent developments
In summary, recent developments on Wall Street highlight a complex landscape, where trade threats and stock fluctuations are intertwined with investment opportunities. The proposal to purchase Advanced Computing activities by the French State has led to a significant increase in the Atos stock on the Paris Stock Exchange, highlighting how market dynamics can change rapidly. Investors will need to remain vigilant and ready to adapt to an ever-changing environment
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