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The Dow jumps as the AI trade wobbles. Plus, a portfolio name goes on the M&A hunt

📰 source: cnbc_topnews · 💼 business

the dow jumped 500 points, or 1.1%, while the nasdaq fell for a fifth straight day as ai hardware stocks like sandisk, dell, and micron dropped 7-15%. coca-cola, sherwin-williams, and boeing all beat earnings estimates, lifting the dow. oil fell for a second day, pushing interest rates lower.

software stocks rotated higher on tuesday, with the iShares expanded tech-software sector etf rising for a third day as semiconductor etf fell for a fourth. dover acquired cloeren incorporated for an undisclosed amount, a small deal that doesn't change the outlook for the stock.

wednesday is fed day. rates are expected to stay unchanged, but some analysts see a hike as soon as september. earnings from visa, ford, and p&g are also due.

why it matters: dow surges as ai rally fades, signaling rotation into value and defensive names ahead of fed decision.

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sentiment: +0.20 · impact: 0.50

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