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Wall Street opens higher
Today Wall Street opened in positive territory, supported by the strong performance of Nasdaq, which saw a significant increase thanks to the stock of Broadcom. This rise comes after a week characterized by mixed trends, but the market seems to have found a clear direction, with the Nasdaq index exceeding 20,000 points for the first time two days ago
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Broadcom’s success
Broadcom’s stock registered a significant increase of 19%, reaching 215 dollars after the publication of the quarterly results, which exceeded analysts’ expectations.
This success had a positive impact not only on Broadcom, but it also affected the entire technology sector, contributing to the rise of Nasdaq. Investors are showing renewed interest in technology stocks, which continue to prove resilient despite global economic uncertainties
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Trends in the main indices
At the start of the day, the Dow Jones gained 54.32 points, corresponding to an increase of 0.12%, while the S&P 500 saw an increase of 18.87 points, equal to an increase of 0.31%. The Nasdaq, on the other hand, registered an increase of 99.53 points, corresponding to +0.50%. These results indicate a climate of confidence among investors, who seem optimistic about the growth prospects of the stock market
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Signs of growth in the oil market
In addition to Wall Street’s positive results, the oil market also showed signs of growth. The price of WTI at Nymex increased by 0.70%, reaching $70.51 per barrel. This increase is significant, as the energy market has faced significant challenges in recent months, including price fluctuations and supply concerns. The rise in oil prices could have positive repercussions on the global economy, helping to stabilize
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The Bundesbank’s forecasts
Despite positive signs from Wall Street and the oil market, there are concerns on the European economic front. The Bundesbank has revised downward Germany’s GDP growth forecasts for this year and next, highlighting structural problems and headwinds that are affecting the German economy. The new estimates predict a contraction of 0.2% in 2023 and a growth limited to 0.2% in 2024. This news could influence investor decisions and confidence in the European market.
