S&P 500 Gains and Losses: Tesla and Broadcom Lead, Super Micro Slips

S&P 500 Gains and Losses: Tesla and Broadcom Lead, Super Micro Slips

Key Highlights:

The S&P 500 rose 0.4% on Monday, led by gains in technology and communication sectors.

The Nasdaq surged 1.2% to a record closing high, while the Dow dipped 0.3% ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision on Wednesday.

Top Gainers:

Broadcom (AVGO) soared 11.2%, continuing its momentum after reaching a $1 trillion market cap on Friday. The stock surged on strong AI-driven sales and Wedbush naming it a top semiconductor pick alongside Nvidia (NVDA).

Tesla (TSLA) jumped 6.1% to an all-time high as Wedbush analysts highlighted its $1 trillion AI and full self-driving (FSD) opportunity. Analysts expressed optimism about streamlined regulations under the incoming Trump administration.

Micron Technology (MU) gained 5.6% as investors anticipate strong quarterly results set for release on Wednesday. The stock also benefited from receiving $6 billion in federal CHIPS Act grants earlier this month.

Top Losers:

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) dropped 8.3%, leading S&P 500 losses after being removed from the Nasdaq 100 index. Reports that the company may raise capital with Evercore’s assistance further weighed on investor sentiment.

CVS Health (CVS) fell 5.6% amid concerns over proposed reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). President-elect Trump suggested eliminating the “middle man” to lower prescription drug costs, while a bipartisan bill aims to force PBMs to separate from pharmacy operations.

Market Outlook:

Investors are focused on Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision, widely expected to include a rate cut. Comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and key economic data will provide further insight into the economic trajectory and policy outlook.