Major equity markets moved lower over the past trading day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ([.DJIA]) declining 2.19% and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF ([EEM]) falling 2.07%.
The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ([XLK]) continues to trade well below its recent highs. Meanwhile, improving relative strength within the healthcare sector has allowed healthcare to reclaim a higher position than technology in our DALI sector rankings, signaling a shift toward more defensive leadership across the market.
The Invesco QQQ Trust ([QQQ]) remains under pressure and has continued to trend lower. The ETF is now down approximately 10% from its recent peak, officially entering correction territory. Much of this weakness has been driven by ongoing deterioration in the technology sector.
U.S. GDP growth came in below expectations, with consensus estimates calling for approximately 2.1% growth versus an actual reading of 1.5%. The softer-than-expected economic data could create additional headwinds for growth-oriented sectors in the months ahead.
Apple ([AAPL]), Amazon ([AMZN]), and Coinbase Global ([COIN]) are among the most closely watched companies scheduled to report earnings after the market close. From a technical perspective, AAPL maintains a strong TA score of 5/5 and continues to trade on multiple buy signals. In contrast, both AMZN and COIN carry weaker technical profiles, each holding a TA score of 1/5.