SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities (ARCA: XLU)

最新ニュース SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities (ARCA:XLU)

SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities

Utilities

Technology

Financial Services

Healthcare

Industrials

Consumer Cyclical

Consumer Defensive

Energy

Communication Services

Real Estate

Other

Basic Materials

In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.

NextEra Energy Inc.

Southern Co.

Duke Energy Corp.

Constellation Energy Corp

American Electric Power Co. Inc.

Sempra Energy

Dominion Energy Inc.

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

Pg&E Corp.

Exelon Corp.

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<thead>
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<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">242.04</td>
<td align="right">0.63</td>
<td align="right">0.26</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">104.66</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td align="right">0.20</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">51.48</td>
<td align="right">0.09</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td>68.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">224.65</td>
<td align="right">0.36</td>
<td align="right">0.16</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">138.00</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">81.28</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td align="right">0.06</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">89.75</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td>667</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">80.29</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td>462</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">145.80</td>
<td align="right">-1.42</td>
<td align="right">-0.97</td>
<td>29.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">92.47</td>
<td align="right">-0.39</td>
<td align="right">-0.42</td>
<td>52.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.51</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td align="right">-0.17</td>
<td>491</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
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Sector ETFs

Pre-Market Outlook

Movers

ETFs

XLRE

Select Sector SPDR-Consumer Discretionary

Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 21, 2025

<p>Investors in the United States received a jolt last week as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 3%, one of the hottest inflation readings in months. The CPI had been steadily declining since topping 9% in 2022, and markets had assumed that the Federal Reserve was on track to get close to the 2% target benchmark by the end of the year.</p>
<p>But this hot print raises some questions. Are these one-off effects from seasonal incidences or consumers getting ahead of potential tariffs? Or are specific inputs like food and energy flashing warning signs of a new inflationary wave?</p>
<p>While one hot CPI report is hardly cause for alarm, it did put investors and consumers on guard. The scars of 9% readings are still fresh in everyone's mind, and a few more hot prints could end any rate cut hopes for 2025. If inflation reignites, some sectors will be better prepared than others.</p>
<p><strong>Here are five sectors to consider avoiding if inflation stays high.</strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Discretionary</h2>
<p>When inflation roared following the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers buckled down and focused on essentials over luxuries and experiences. Inflation frequently hurts companies in the consumer discretionary sectors that depend on infrequent purchases or have more affordable substitutes. It also erodes purchasing power, giving consumers less income for disposable goods.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="420" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154223/arca-1024x420.png" alt="" class="wp-image-791862" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154223/arca-1024x420.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154223/arca-300x123.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154223/arca-768x315.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154223/arca.png 1309w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>The iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYC#NYSE">IYC</a>) chart shows that the sector topped out in November 2021 and failed to make new highs for nearly three years. The ETF has increased 28% over the last 12 months as CPI receded closer to 2%, but a new wave could stifle the sector, especially in industries like automakers, home builders, travel companies, and luxury apparel brands. If inflation continues moving higher in the next few months, consider reducing exposure to stocks like cruise lines, hotels, and specialty retailers.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)</h2>
<p>Thanks to their strong dividends, REITs are sometimes considered an inflation hedge. However, inflation also tends to increase borrowing costs through higher rates, and debt-laden companies like REITs don't enjoy paying more to finance their activities. When borrowing costs rise, REITs may choose to slow down expansion or stop increasing dividend payouts. High rates can also lock homebuyers out of the market as they wait for better financing options.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="420" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154234/van-1024x420.png" alt="" class="wp-image-791863" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154234/van-1024x420.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154234/van-300x123.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154234/van-768x315.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154234/van.png 1309w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNQ#NYSE">VNQ</a>) lost 37% between December 2021 and October 2023, showing that REITs aren't immune to hot CPI prints and Fed rate hikes. If inflation stays high, REITs that own high-vacancy properties or are located in stagnant markets would be most at risk of a drawdown.</p>
<p>Commercial REITs are especially at risk as companies often headcount when rates are high, and work-from-home continues to become more standard at large companies (although some are fighting to bring workers back to the office). When researching REITs, avoid companies with high debt levels, a poor property portfolio, and high dividend payout ratios.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Biotechnology</h2>
<p>The biotech sector is always a tumultuous place to invest, and periods of high inflation and uncertainty can exacerbate that fact by several degrees. Biotech innovations are expensive and time-consuming, with results often coming months or years down the road. When investors adopt short-term mindsets, sectors like biotech that require extended periods of testing and trials lose favor.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="420" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154243/pdr-1024x420.png" alt="" class="wp-image-791864" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154243/pdr-1024x420.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154243/pdr-300x123.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154243/pdr-768x315.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154243/pdr.png 1309w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>The biotech sector has yet to recover from the bear market of 2022, and persistent inflation and high rates could spell more trouble for the beleaguered industry. Biotech companies chew up capital like dogs on a steak, requiring extensive upfront investment in research and development.</p>
<p>Many early-stage biotechs have no revenue and rely solely on debt to stay afloat. When the cost of supplies and financing rises, these companies often need to sell more stock than they'd prefer, which dilutes existing shareholders. Coupled with the fact that investors seek to reduce risk in uncertain periods, the biotech sector looks dicey to start 2025.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Industrials</h2>
<p>Like biotech, the industrial sector has two significant headwinds working against it when inflation is high: long timeframes and capital-intensive projects. Industrial companies build homes, produce heavy equipment, or transport valuable raw goods, all requiring lots of pre-planning and capital.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="420" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154252/spdr-ser-1024x420.png" alt="" class="wp-image-791865" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154252/spdr-ser-1024x420.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154252/spdr-ser-300x123.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154252/spdr-ser-768x315.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154252/spdr-ser.png 1309w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>The SDPR Sector Select Industrial Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) has enjoyed a nice rebound after trading in a tight range throughout 2022 and 2023. However, if inflation also rebounds, companies in this sector will be forced to pay higher capital costs and may have to put projects on hold. The industrial sector is highly cyclical, and slowdowns often trickle into other market sectors.</p>
<p>Additionally, industrial companies employ large workforces and often have weaker pricing power than sectors less reliant on operational capital. As mentioned above, expensive and time-consuming is a bad combination when inflation or interest rates are high.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Utilities</h2>
<p>Utilities are supposed to be a safe sector during market drawdowns – typically. They are a safe haven during bear markets because of their low volatility and reliable dividends. But your typical market drawdown doesn't involve high rates and CPI over 3%, and utilities aren't always the safest hideout in those conditions. The performance of the SDPR Sector Select Utilities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) below shows that bear markets aren't always a boon to the sector.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="420" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154259/spdr-util-1024x420.png" alt="" class="wp-image-791866" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154259/spdr-util-1024x420.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154259/spdr-util-300x123.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154259/spdr-util-768x315.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20154259/spdr-util.png 1309w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p>The appeal of utilities comes not from capital appreciation but from the quarterly dividends. Income through dividends creates a bond-like instrument for many investors, who pair utilities with riskier stocks like tech stocks to have both growth and income assets. However, if inflation rises, rates follow, and high rates will make actual bonds like US Treasuries and corporate debt more appealing.</p>
<p>Suppose investors can get a similar yield from a US Treasury bill as a utility stock. In that case, they'll naturally lean toward the Treasury bill, which locks in a coupon payment and guarantees a return of capital once the term ends. Additionally, utilities are debt-laden and subject to heavy regulatory scrutiny. Regulatory lag could hurt these companies&#8217; bottom lines as price increases often must be approved by law.</p>
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Opinion

Trading Ideas

iShares Trust Dow Jones USnsumer Services Sector Index Fund

5 Sectors to Avoid as Inflation Returns

<p><strong>Southern Company</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday after the company reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;operating revenue&nbsp;growth of&nbsp;4.9% year over year to&nbsp;$6.34 billion,&nbsp;beating&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43844843/southern-company-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of&nbsp;$5.88 billion</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Operating revenues by segment</strong>: Alabama Power&nbsp;$1.751 billion&nbsp;(+7.4% Y/Y), Georgia Power&nbsp;$2.586 billion&nbsp;(+11.8%&nbsp;Y/Y), Mississippi Power&nbsp;$345 million&nbsp;(+2.4% Y/Y), Southern Power&nbsp;$417 million&nbsp;(-17.1% Y/Y) and Southern&nbsp;Company Gas&nbsp;$1.236 billion&nbsp;(-3.8% Y/Y).</p>
<p>Kilowatt-Hour Sales rose by&nbsp;2.7%, with Retail sales up&nbsp;2.8% and Wholesale sales up&nbsp;2.5% Y/Y.</p>
<p>In particular,&nbsp;kilowatt-Hour&nbsp;retail sales benefitted from growth in commercial (+4.4% Y/Y), Industrial (+2.0% Y/Y), and residential (+1.9% Y/Y) businesses.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Total Regulated&nbsp;Utility Customers increased&nbsp;0.8%, with Total Traditional Electric&nbsp;rising 1.4% and Southern Company Gas&nbsp;increasing +0.3% Y/Y.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Operating expenses rose to $5.28 billion from $4.84 billion in the quarter. Adjusted EPS of 50 cents <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus of 51 cents.</a></p>
<p>For the full year 2024, adjusted EPS rose to $4.05 from $3.65&nbsp;in 2023, mainly driven by increased utility revenues, partially negated by a rise in non-fuel operations and maintenance expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, and income taxes.</p>
<p>Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) and&nbsp;<strong>Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTY#NYSE">FUTY</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong> SO shares are down 0.77% at $85.82 at the last check Thursday.</p>
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</ul>
<p><em>Photo via Shutterstock.</em></p>


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News

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Southern Company Q4: Utility Growth Boosts Revenue, But Rising Costs Weigh on Profit

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">80.33</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td align="right">0.08</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">92.09</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.5122</td>
<td align="right">-1.038</td>
<td align="right">-1.28</td>
<td>64.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">104.5200</td>
<td align="right">-0.420</td>
<td align="right">-0.41</td>
<td>538</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">146.0000</td>
<td align="right">-0.400</td>
<td align="right">-0.28</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">52.0900</td>
<td align="right">-0.100</td>
<td align="right">-0.20</td>
<td>86.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.2100</td>
<td align="right">-0.080</td>
<td align="right">-0.19</td>
<td>786</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">241.8600</td>
<td align="right">-0.320</td>
<td align="right">-0.14</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 20, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">91.50</td>
<td align="right">0.20</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.93</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">225.8500</td>
<td align="right">-0.52</td>
<td align="right">-0.23</td>
<td>244</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">52.1000</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td align="right">-0.14</td>
<td>247.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">79.7601</td>
<td align="right">-0.08</td>
<td align="right">-0.11</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">242.0600</td>
<td align="right">-0.10</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 19, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">90.46</td>
<td align="right">0.61</td>
<td align="right">0.67</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">241.37</td>
<td align="right">1.40</td>
<td align="right">0.58</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">90.59</td>
<td align="right">0.52</td>
<td align="right">0.57</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">227.72</td>
<td align="right">0.72</td>
<td align="right">0.31</td>
<td>773</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">145.22</td>
<td align="right">0.42</td>
<td align="right">0.29</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">51.94</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td align="right">0.27</td>
<td>112.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">105.56</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td align="right">0.23</td>
<td>713</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.82</td>
<td align="right">0.27</td>
<td align="right">0.19</td>
<td>749</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.75</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.07</td>
<td align="right">0.01</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">79.03</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td align="right">-0.09</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 18, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">90.15</td>
<td align="right">0.44</td>
<td align="right">0.49</td>
<td>22.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">228.23</td>
<td align="right">1.13</td>
<td align="right">0.49</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">90.30</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td>30.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">51.78</td>
<td align="right">0.08</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td>60.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.99</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">146.50</td>
<td align="right">0.11</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">81.47</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td align="right">0.06</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">79.47</td>
<td align="right">0.04</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td>17.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">238.80</td>
<td align="right">-0.36</td>
<td align="right">-0.16</td>
<td>24.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">104.64</td>
<td align="right">-0.03</td>
<td align="right">-0.03</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 17, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">90.1000</td>
<td align="right">0.390</td>
<td align="right">0.43</td>
<td>13.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">228.0400</td>
<td align="right">0.940</td>
<td align="right">0.41</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">81.4853</td>
<td align="right">0.065</td>
<td align="right">0.08</td>
<td>388</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">238.42</td>
<td align="right">-0.74</td>
<td align="right">-0.31</td>
<td>17.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">79.26</td>
<td align="right">-0.17</td>
<td align="right">-0.22</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">104.52</td>
<td align="right">-0.15</td>
<td align="right">-0.15</td>
<td>814</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.85</td>
<td align="right">-0.04</td>
<td align="right">-0.03</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 14, 2025

<p><strong>Duke Energy Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) reported&nbsp;a fourth-quarter&nbsp;adjusted EPS&nbsp;of&nbsp;$1.66, up from&nbsp;$1.51&nbsp;a year ago and in line with the consensus.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Revenues of&nbsp;$7.36&nbsp;billion exceeded the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of&nbsp;$7.33 billion</a>.</p>
<p>Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's adjusted segment income increased to&nbsp;$1.238&nbsp;billion from&nbsp;$1.115&nbsp;billion a year ago. Quarterly results were led by growth from rate increases and riders.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment reported an adjusted segment income of&nbsp;$231&nbsp;million&nbsp;compared to $192&nbsp;million&nbsp;in the&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;of 2023.</p>
<p>At the end of the year, operating cash flow stood at&nbsp;$12.3&nbsp;billion, and cash and equivalents stood at&nbsp;$314&nbsp;million.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Lynn Good</strong>, Duke Energy chair and chief executive officer, said, "Duke Energy enters 2025 in a position of strength, and I'm excited about the future with Harry Sideris as its next CEO. Under his leadership, Duke Energy is well positioned to execute the next phase of our business strategy."</p>
<p><strong>FY25&nbsp;Outlook Reaffirmed</strong>: Duke Energy expects adjusted EPS of&nbsp;$6.17 &#8211; $6.42&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40190824" rel="noreferrer noopener">vs consensus of&nbsp;$6.33</a>.</p>
<p>The company extended its long-term adjusted EPS growth rate of 5% to 7% through 2029 off the 2025 midpoint of $6.30.</p>
<p>The company noted five-year capital plan increasing to $83 billion to fund new generation and serve growing energy demand.</p>
<p>Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) and&nbsp;<strong>Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTY#NYSE">FUTY</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Price Action</strong>: DUK shares are down&nbsp;0.32%&nbsp;at&nbsp;$116.00<strong> </strong>at the last check Thursday.</p>
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Guidance

Duke Energy Powers Up: Q4 EPS Rises, Revenue Beats And 2025 Outlook Holds Firm

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">103.63</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td align="right">0.14</td>
<td>163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.66</td>
<td align="right">0.11</td>
<td align="right">0.13</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">79.28</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td align="right">0.03</td>
<td>876</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">88.80</td>
<td align="right">-0.24</td>
<td align="right">-0.27</td>
<td>47.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.56</td>
<td align="right">-0.19</td>
<td align="right">-0.14</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">235.69</td>
<td align="right">-0.13</td>
<td align="right">-0.06</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 13, 2025

<p>U.S. stocks are wavering as investors have braced themselves for potential shifts in tariff policies from President Donald Trump. Markets remain cautious as Trump prepares to unveil his universal like-for-like tariff plan, set for midweek. On Feb. 10, the President imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports starting March 4, intensifying pressure on top trading partners Canada and Mexico. Investors are weighing the potential impact of a trade war on corporate earnings, global growth and inflation.</p>
<p>Trump&#39;s steel tariffs could trigger a broader trade war as the EU threatens &lsquo;proportionate countermeasures. Tensions between the United States and China had already escalated after the United States implemented a 10% tariff on Chinese imports on Feb. 4. In response, China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. products, including a 15% levy on coal and liquefied natural gas (AMEX:LNG) and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery and automobiles from Feb. 10.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, UBS believes that the U.S. effective tariff rate on China will&nbsp;<a href="http://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-news/NOW.1414645/1" target="_blank">eventually rise to 30%</a>&nbsp;from the current 11%. Investors are also worried about the Fed&#39;s policy momentum. Markets are eager for insights on how tariffs could influence inflation (read: <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2411504/5-sector-etfs-walk-a-tightrope-amid-trade-tensions" target="_blank">5 Sector ETFs Walk a Tightrope Amid Trade Tensions</a>).</p>
<h2>ETFs to Play</h2>
<p>Against this backdrop, below we highlight a few safe exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could be gainful in the near term.</p>
<p><strong>SPDR Gold Trust </strong>GLD</p>
<p>Gold is often viewed as a safe-haven asset. Gold prices jump at the time of economic uncertainties. No wonder, gold prices surged to a fresh record as investors sought safety amid economic uncertainty. Note that unlike fiat currencies, which can be printed in unlimited quantities, gold has a finite supply. This scarcity helps maintain its value. Lately, demand for gold from central banks has been pretty high (read: <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2408987/5-reasons-why-gold-etfs-are-smart-bets-now?art_rec=etfs-overview-zacks_news-ID04-txt-2408987" target="_blank">5 Reasons Why Gold ETFs Are Smart Bets Now</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF</strong> XLP</p>
<p>In periods of economic uncertainty, market volatility, or inflationary pressures, the consumer staples sector is often considered a safe investment. The sector sells essential goods with steady demand. Unlike discretionary sectors, where spending fluctuates with economic cycles, consumer staples tend to have predictable revenues and earnings. Many consumer staples companies have a long history of paying consistent and growing dividends.</p>
<p><strong>Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF</strong> XLU</p>
<p>The utility stocks also get a safe-haven tag. Utilities provide essential services such as electricity, water, and natural gas, which people and businesses rely on regardless of economic conditions. This makes the sector non-cyclical, meaning demand remains stable even during recessions. Utilities can often pass increased costs to consumers through regulated rate adjustments. Moreover, the latest AI boom has brightened the demand for utilities even more as this sector satisfies the AI industry&#39;s energy needs.</p>
<p><strong>Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust</strong> FXY</p>
<p>The Japanese yen is widely recognized as a safe-haven currency, often appreciating during economic uncertainty, market volatility and geopolitical instability.Japan&#39;s consistent current account surplus indicates that the country is a net creditor to the world, bolstering confidence in the yen during turbulent times. The Japanese yen has been in great shape lately due to Bank of Japan&#39;s hawkish monetary policy (read: <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2410818/time-for-yen-etf?art_rec=etfs-overview-zacks_news-ID01-txt-2410818" target="_blank">Time for Yen ETF?</a>).</p>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">91.03</td>
<td align="right">0.52</td>
<td align="right">0.57</td>
<td>27.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.01</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td>749</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">235.50</td>
<td align="right">-0.72</td>
<td align="right">-0.31</td>
<td>19.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">103.00</td>
<td align="right">-0.20</td>
<td align="right">-0.20</td>
<td>618</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.89</td>
<td align="right">-0.10</td>
<td align="right">-0.13</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">138.51</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td align="right">-0.04</td>
<td>844</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">51.40</td>
<td align="right">-0.01</td>
<td align="right">-0.02</td>
<td>42.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 11, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">103.6600</td>
<td align="right">0.920</td>
<td align="right">0.89</td>
<td>168</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">88.9500</td>
<td align="right">0.660</td>
<td align="right">0.74</td>
<td>323</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">89.1800</td>
<td align="right">0.620</td>
<td align="right">0.70</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">138.0855</td>
<td align="right">0.755</td>
<td align="right">0.55</td>
<td>426</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">233.9988</td>
<td align="right">1.179</td>
<td align="right">0.50</td>
<td>24.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.1400</td>
<td align="right">0.170</td>
<td align="right">0.40</td>
<td>423</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">79.5500</td>
<td align="right">0.200</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td>883</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">51.9400</td>
<td align="right">0.120</td>
<td align="right">0.23</td>
<td>114.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">146.7500</td>
<td align="right">0.320</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">226.0100</td>
<td align="right">0.430</td>
<td align="right">0.19</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.2700</td>
<td align="right">0.130</td>
<td align="right">0.16</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>No loser in today's Pre-market session. </p>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 10, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">103.6500</td>
<td align="right">0.69</td>
<td align="right">0.67</td>
<td>352</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">88.7400</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td align="right">0.19</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.9900</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td align="right">0.18</td>
<td>311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">235.2700</td>
<td align="right">0.44</td>
<td align="right">0.18</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">89.5399</td>
<td align="right">0.16</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td>177</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">52.1800</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td align="right">0.13</td>
<td>152.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">228.74</td>
<td align="right">-1.34</td>
<td align="right">-0.59</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.22</td>
<td align="right">-0.08</td>
<td align="right">-0.11</td>
<td>348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">79.42</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td>331</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">147.07</td>
<td align="right">-0.05</td>
<td align="right">-0.04</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 7, 2025

<p>Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with all major equity indices advancing as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and drew optimism from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43494246/private-employment-rises-by-183000-beats-estimates-in-january-consumer-facing-industries-drove-hiring">positive labor market data.</a></p>
<p>The <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong> gained 0.3% to 6,045 points, while the <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> rose 0.6%, now trading less than 1% below its all-time high.</p>
<p><strong>Alphabet Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) missed quarterly earnings expectations on its cloud business, triggering a 7% drop, its worst single-day decline in a year. On the upside, <strong>Broadcom Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 6% after beating estimates, fueling a rally in chip stocks. <strong>Nvidia Corp. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also gained 3.4%.</p>
<p>The <strong>Russell 2000</strong> outperformed with a 0.9% gain, reflecting strength in smaller-cap stocks.</p>
<p>Fresh labor market data signaled resilience. Private sector employment rose by 183,000 in January according to the ADP report, surpassing expectations of 150,000. The services sector continued expanding,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43499292/us-services-growth-slows-in-january-as-tariff-concerns-mount"> as per ISM survey</a>, though at a slightly slower-than-anticipated pace.</p>
<p>Investors piled into Treasuries, sending yields tumbling across the curve. The 30-year yield fell to its lowest level since Dec. 18, 2024, while the <strong>iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rallied 1.9%.</p>
<p>Gold extended its bull run, surging over 1% to a record $2,870 per ounce, driven by continued central bank buying. Copper jumped 2%. </p>
<p>In crypto markets, <strong>Bitcoin </strong>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged down 1.2% to $97,000. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Major Indices</strong></td>
<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day %chg</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,310.94</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,801.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,054.99</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,621.68</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 2:00 p.m. ET</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $602.97.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $447.60.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% up to $525.63.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1% to $229.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Real Estate</strong> <strong>Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;<strong>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<p>Stocks reacting on earnings reports included: </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Amgen Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): up 5.9%</li>
<li><strong>Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li><strong>Mondelez International Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 0.62%</li>
<li><strong>Simon Property Group Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>): 3.55%</li>
<li><strong>Electronic Arts Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>): up 5.7%</li>
<li><strong>Snap Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NASDAQ">SNAP</a>): down 6.55%</li>
<li><strong>IDEX Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEX#NYSE">IEX</a>): down 9.61%</li>
<li><strong>Walt Disney Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>): down 1.77%</li>
<li><strong>Uber Technologies Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>): down 7.31%</li>
<li><strong>Fiserv Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): up 7.48%</li>
<li><strong>Boston Scientific Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>): up 1.87%</li>
<li><strong>Illinois Tool Works Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 0.62%</li>
<li><strong>Emerson Electric Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>): down 2.61%</li>
<li><strong>T. Rowe Price Group Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>): down 3.91%</li>
<li><strong>Cencora Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>): up 0.83%</li>
<li><strong>CDW Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDW#NASDAQ">CDW</a>): up 4.54%</li>
<li><strong>Ares Management Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>): down 2.51%</li>
<li><strong>Bunge Global SA</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BG#NYSE">BG</a>): down 5.05%</li>
<li><strong>Johnson Controls International</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>): up 12.49%</li>
<li><strong>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>): up 5.60%</li>
<li><strong>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 1.43%</li>
<li><strong>Ares Capital Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>): down 3.26%</li>
<li><strong>Criteo SA</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRTO#NASDAQ">CRTO</a>): up 17.73%</li>
<li><strong>Timken Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKR#NYSE">TKR</a>): up 2.86%</li>
<li><strong>Performance Food Group Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>): down 1.91%</li>
<li><strong>New York Times Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>): down 11.56%</li>
<li><strong>Griffon Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>): up 9.00%</li>
<li><strong>Harley-Davidson Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>): down 0.63%</li>
<li><strong>Capri Holdings Ltd.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>): down 13.94%</li>
<li><strong>Azenta Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZTA#NASDAQ">AZTA</a>): up 1.04%</li>
<li><strong>Vishay Intertechnology Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSH#NYSE">VSH</a>): up 8.65%</li>
<li><strong>Spire Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>): up 0.82%</li>
</ul>
<p>Large-cap stocks slated to report earnings after the close are <strong>Ford Motor Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), <strong>McKesson Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) <strong>Qualcomm Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), <strong>Molina Healthcare Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), <strong>O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), <strong>MetLife Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), <strong>Cognizant Technology Solutions</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), <strong>Corteva Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>), <strong>Allstate Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), <strong>Skyworks Solutions Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), <strong>Aflac Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), <strong>Align Technology Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>). </p>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">77.8000</td>
<td align="right">0.19</td>
<td align="right">0.24</td>
<td>683</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">147.3500</td>
<td align="right">0.31</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td>44.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">51.2401</td>
<td align="right">0.10</td>
<td align="right">0.19</td>
<td>232.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">90.1100</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">137.0900</td>
<td align="right">0.07</td>
<td align="right">0.05</td>
<td>545</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">102.09</td>
<td align="right">-1.43</td>
<td align="right">-1.39</td>
<td>492</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">230.11</td>
<td align="right">-0.87</td>
<td align="right">-0.38</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">41.25</td>
<td align="right">-0.10</td>
<td align="right">-0.25</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">78.61</td>
<td align="right">-0.01</td>
<td align="right">-0.02</td>
<td>415</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 5, 2025

<p>U.S. stocks advanced midday Tuesday, demonstrating resilience despite escalating geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties between the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">world&#8217;s two largest economies.</a></p>
<p>China responded to President <strong>Donald Trump</strong>&#8216;s 10% import tariff with targeted countermeasures, including restrictions on key mineral exports to the U.S. and tariffs on American energy products.</p>
<p>Beijing is raising tariffs by 10%-15% on select U.S. imports, including coal, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, agricultural machinery and vehicles. Additionally, China added <strong>PVH Corp. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) and<strong> Illumina Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) to its &#8220;Unreliable Entity List,&#8221; citing the need to &#8220;safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests,&#8221; and opened an antitrust investigation on <strong>Alphabet Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).</p>
<p>Market participants had anticipated a call between Trump and Chinese President <strong>Xi Jinping</strong> on Tuesday, but media reports indicated the conversation would not happen today.</p>
<p>The trade developments had an immediate impact on oil markets, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures plunging 3% overnight to as low as $70 per barrel. </p>
<p>Yet, prices rebounded sharply Tuesday morning following reports that Trump is considering issuing a memorandum aimed at inflicting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43469234/trump-prepares-maximum-pressure-on-iran-oil-jumps-above-73-energy-stocks-rally">maximum economic damage on Iran</a>, potentially leading to a sharp decline in Iranian oil production.</p>
<p>Energy stocks outperformed on the day, while utilities lagged. </p>
<p>Among individual stocks, <strong>Palantir Technologies Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) rocketed 22% after posting strong earnings and a revenue beat. </p>
<p>In the commodities market, gold added more than 1%, extending its all-time high, and silver jumped 2.2%. Meanwhile, <strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) declined 2% to $99,000.</p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</strong></h1>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Major Indices</strong></td>
<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day % chg</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,281.54</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,495.31</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,029.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,501.00</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 12:55 p.m. ET</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $600.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $444.77.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.9% to $522.81.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.1% to $226.80.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.9%; the&nbsp;<strong>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</strong></h1>
<p>Stocks reacting to earnings report included: </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pfizer Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): down 1.53%</li>
<li><strong>PepsiCo Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.43%</li>
<li><strong>Merck &amp; Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 10.49%</li>
<li><strong>PayPal Holdings Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): down 11.57%</li>
<li><strong>Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>): down 3.58%</li>
<li><strong>KKR &amp; Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>): down 7.90%</li>
<li><strong>Cummins Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>): up 3.81%</li>
<li><strong>Enterprise Products Partners L.P.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>): down 0.99%</li>
<li><strong>Marathon Petroleum Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>): up 5.85%</li>
<li><strong>Estee Lauder Companies Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>): down 16.35%</li>
<li><strong>Apollo Global Management Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>): down 2.78%</li>
<li><strong>Fox Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>): up 4.00%</li>
<li><strong>Ametek Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AME#NYSE">AME</a>): down 1.00%</li>
<li><strong>Xylem Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>): up 5.85%</li>
<li><strong>Ferrari NV</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RACE#NYSE">RACE</a>): up 7.62%</li>
<li><strong>Spotify Technology SA</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>): up 10.46%</li>
<li><strong>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>): up 4.71%</li>
<li><strong>Jacobs Solutions Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>): down 2.72%</li>
<li><strong>Aramark</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>): down 1.51%</li>
<li><strong>Gartner Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IT#NYSE">IT</a>): up 0.77%</li>
<li><strong>Centene Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>): down 3.41%</li>
<li><strong>Atkore Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>): down 20.50%</li>
<li><strong>Berry Global Group Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BERY#NYSE">BERY</a>): up 4.15%</li>
<li><strong>WEC Energy Group Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEC#NYSE">WEC</a>): down 1.52%</li>
<li><strong>Hubbell Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBB#NYSE">HUBB</a>): down 0.55%</li>
<li><strong>TransDigm Group Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>): down 1.60%</li>
<li><strong>Graphic Packaging Holding Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>): down 1.76%</li>
<li><strong>CNH Industrial NV</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNHI#NYSE">CNHI</a>): up 1.71%</li>
<li><strong>Ingredion Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>): down 6.12%</li>
<li><strong>ATI Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>): up 7.02%</li>
<li><strong>Ball Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BALL#NYSE">BALL</a>): down 8.03%</li>
<li><strong>Lancaster Colony Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LANC#NASDAQ">LANC</a>): up 9.27%</li>
<li><strong>Premier Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINC#NASDAQ">PINC</a>): down 15.36%</li>
<li><strong>MPLX LP</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>): up 2.92%</li>
<li><strong>Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCSL#NASDAQ">OCSL</a>): down 3.42%</li>
<li><strong>PJT Partners Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>): up 12.77%</li>
<li><strong>Energizer Holdings Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>): down 4.45%</li>
<li><strong>Silicon Laboratories Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>): down 1.05%</li>
<li><strong>Hamilton Lane Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLNE#NASDAQ">HLNE</a>): down 0.01%</li>
<li><strong>Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>): down 3.74%</li>
<li><strong>Pentair Plc</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>): down 1.89%</li>
<li><strong>Amcor Plc</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): up 3.87%</li>
<li><strong>Inmode Ltd.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INMD#NASDAQ">INMD</a>): up 2.82%</li>
<li><strong>Willis Towers Watson Plc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 3.54%</li>
<li><strong>Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXTA#NYSE">AXTA</a>): up 7.86%</li>
<li><strong>Mesa Laboratories Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLAB#NASDAQ">MLAB</a>): up 10.48%</li>
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<p>Major companies reporting their earnings after the close are Alphabet Inc., <strong>Amgen Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), <strong>Advanced Micro Devices Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), <strong>Mondelez International Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), <strong>Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), <strong>Electronic Arts Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), <strong>Prudential Financial Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>)<strong>, Simon Property Group Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>), <strong>Atmos Energy Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATO#NYSE">ATO</a>), <strong>Aspen Technology Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>)<strong>, Carlisle Cos.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSL#NYSE">CSL</a>), <strong>Fair Isaac Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), <strong>Jack Henry &amp; Associates Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKHY#NASDAQ">JKHY</a>), <strong>Idex Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEX#NYSE">IEX</a>) and <strong>Enphase Energy Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>).</p>
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<p>No gainer in today's Pre-market session. </p>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">40.5710</td>
<td align="right">-0.849</td>
<td align="right">-2.05</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">135.6100</td>
<td align="right">-2.740</td>
<td align="right">-1.99</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">227.7500</td>
<td align="right">-4.420</td>
<td align="right">-1.91</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">226.4600</td>
<td align="right">-4.350</td>
<td align="right">-1.89</td>
<td>94.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">50.7600</td>
<td align="right">-0.710</td>
<td align="right">-1.38</td>
<td>658.0K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">101.0000</td>
<td align="right">-1.380</td>
<td align="right">-1.35</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">77.1200</td>
<td align="right">-0.760</td>
<td align="right">-0.98</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">78.2800</td>
<td align="right">-0.700</td>
<td align="right">-0.89</td>
<td>21.1K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">88.0500</td>
<td align="right">-0.740</td>
<td align="right">-0.84</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">145.6800</td>
<td align="right">-1.190</td>
<td align="right">-0.82</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">87.6313</td>
<td align="right">-0.009</td>
<td align="right">-0.01</td>
<td>41.0K</td>
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</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 3, 2025

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<thead>
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<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">234.3000</td>
<td align="right">2.13</td>
<td align="right">0.91</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">102.4100</td>
<td align="right">0.44</td>
<td align="right">0.43</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">147.7100</td>
<td align="right">0.37</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">51.8900</td>
<td align="right">0.12</td>
<td align="right">0.23</td>
<td>131.4K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.4998</td>
<td align="right">0.16</td>
<td align="right">0.20</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">41.5200</td>
<td align="right">0.01</td>
<td align="right">0.02</td>
<td>832</td>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<thead>
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<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change ($)</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Change (%)</strong></th>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">79.51</td>
<td align="right">-0.22</td>
<td align="right">-0.28</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. </p>
<p><em>To read more about sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.</em> </p>


Leading And Lagging Sectors For January 31, 2025

<p>As AI develops, a shift in expectations for electricity demand is becoming more evident. The emergence of Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has led to uncertainty about future electricity consumption, impacting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/utilities">utility and power stocks. </a></p>
<p>Investors in the traditional power and utilities sector are facing uncertainty after riding last year's wave of soaring demand projections. The rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centers—critical to AI and other tech innovations—had fueled a surge in power stocks. However, the question mark on this forecast has brought <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">power-focused ETFs</a> back into the limelight for the wrong reasons. Although experts believe this is most likely a temporary panic, here are 3 ETFs that may be less sensitive to short-term chaos:</p>
<p><strong>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) </p>
<p>XLU provides exposure to major U.S. utility companies, including <strong>American Electric Power Co. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>) and <strong>Southern Co. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>). The ETF is a popular choice for investors seeking stable returns and dividend income from regulated utilities, which are less sensitive to short-term market disruptions. The expense ratio is 0.09%.</p>
<p><strong>Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPU#NYSE">RSPU</a>)</p>
<p>Traditional utility ETFs are market-cap weighted. On the contrary, this ETF assigns equal weight to its holdings, which allows the investor to spread out risks. It includes companies involved in electricity production, transmission, and renewable energy, making it a potential hedge against volatility in the energy sector. The expense ratio is 0.4%.</p>
<p><strong>First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRID#NASDAQ">GRID</a>)</p>
<p>GRID focuses on companies engaged in smart grid technology, electrification infrastructure, and power transmission. As the U.S. accelerates its shift to renewable energy, investments in smart grids and electricity storage could benefit from long-term demand growth, regardless of AI-related fluctuations.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/43350500/deepseek-shakes-up-ai-stocks-3-healthcare-tech-etfs-offer-stability-innovation">DeepSeek Shakes Up AI Stocks: 3 Healthcare Tech ETFs Offer Stability, Innovation</a></strong></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AI Revolution and Its Impact on Power Demand</h3>
<p>The DeepSeek issue challenges long-standing projections about electricity demand driven by AI data centers. DeepSeek&#8217;s AI model, reportedly uses &#8220;10 to 40 times less energy&#8221; than similar U.S. models, according to a <a href="https://www.eenews.net/articles/game-changer-what-deepseek-ai-means-for-electricity/">report </a>by E&amp;E News. </p>
<p>Utilities and natural gas companies, which had been soaring on expectations of rising AI-driven electricity demand, suffered steep losses. According to Reuters, independent power provider <strong>Constellation Energy</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) plunged by about 20%, <strong>Vistra </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) dropped 30%, and <strong>Talen Energy</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>) fell 22% after news of DeepSeek&#8217;s advancements hit.</p>
<p>While some experts believe this could reset expectations for power growth, others argue that broader electrification trends, including U.S. manufacturing expansion and cryptocurrency mining, will keep electricity demand high. </p>
<p>&#8220;Overall electricity demand is still going to surge because other major drivers — particularly U.S. manufacturing and cryptocurrency — are not going to be affected by DeepSeek,&#8221; said <strong>Betsy Soehren Jones</strong>, managing director at West Monroe, as reported by E&amp;E News.</p>
<p>DeepSeek&#8217;s accomplishment could even cast doubt on nuclear power demand, which tech companies see as a key source of clean energy for AI development. Investors have expected high premiums for nuclear power, over $100/MWh, but new efficiency gains may change that, Jefferies said in a client note, <a href="https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2652323-deepseek-undermines-ai-power-demand-forecasts">according </a>to Argus Media. </p>
<p>Lower AI data center power demand could also weaken support for next-generation small modular reactors (SMRs), backed by companies like <strong>Alphabet Inc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and <strong>Microsoft Corp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43267966/deepseeks-low-cost-model-reshapes-ai-landscape-experts-predict-shift-to-application-layer">DeepSeek&#8217;s Low-Cost Model Reshapes AI Landscape: Experts Predict Shift To &#8216;Application Layer&#8217;</a></strong></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What BofA Says About the Power and Utility Sector</h3>
<p>A recent Bank of America (BofA) report suggests that the power and utility sector remains resilient despite the short-term market reaction to DeepSeek&#8217;s AI model. The report maintains a Buy rating on Constellation Energy with a revised price target of $366 and a Neutral rating on Vistra with a target of $183.</p>
<p>BofA analysts see the sell-off as an overreaction and expect data center demand to stay strong once the turbulence subsides.</p>
<p>The report describes DeepSeek as "more evolutionary than revolutionary" and that AI-driven data centers will continue to drive power consumption.</p>
<p>Additionally, BofA notes that supply and demand pressures in the energy market remain tight due to industrial expansion and electrification. The need for stable energy sources like nuclear power remains essential.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will DeepSeek Really Change The Power Scenario?</h3>
<p>While DeepSeek's AI model has introduced uncertainty in the short term, some analysts believe the sell-off in power stocks may be &#8220;short-sighted and short-lived,&#8221; as energy economist <strong>Ed Hirs</strong> noted, per a Reuters report. Even with more efficient AI models, demand for electricity is likely to rise due to continued digitalization and electrification.</p>
<p>All said, despite the sharp reaction in the market, broader trends in electrification and technology-driven growth suggest that electricity consumption will keep rising.</p>
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<p><em>Photo: Sundry Photography/ Shutterstock.com</em></p>


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