In the world of technology and finance, two significant developments emerged on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Nasdaq Composite Index was poised for a higher open as several tech stocks attempted to rebound from recent losses. Among these was Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), which advanced 2.5% before the opening bell after losing nearly $430 billion in market value in the previous three trading days.
Meanwhile, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKB), along with Flowserve Corporation (FLS) and Weatherford International plc (WFRD), flashed a buy signal for investors on Monday.
The Nasdaq Composite Index had slumped more than 1% on Monday, marking its steepest one-day fall since late April. The selloff was driven by concerns over the sustainability of equity strength and the rotation away from AI-linked stocks towards other sectors such as utilities and energy.
Despite these developments, investors remained cautious due to deficit concerns and the impending expiration of Trump's tax cuts in 2025. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reminded investors that the top tax rate could return to 37% from its current level of 39.6%.
In other news, home prices hit a new record high in April, but annual growth slowed slightly compared to the previous month. The housing market remained tight due to low inventory and high mortgage rates.
Nvidia Corporation was not the only tech stock attempting to rebound on Tuesday. Micron Technology Inc., Broadcom Inc., Qualcomm Inc., and Super Micro Computer all saw gains in early trading.
The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average were also expected to open higher, while the Federal Reserve continued to monitor economic data such as the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index and consumer confidence data. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman forecasted no reduction in interest rates for the remainder of 2024.
Quarterly corporate earnings were also on tap for Tuesday, with Carnival Corporation and FedEx set to report before markets opened.