🚀 Middle East Tensions Impacting Markets

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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. Stocks dropped on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated, causing investor concerns despite a strong prior quarter. The Dow fell 238 points, the S&P 500 lost 1.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.9%. Oil prices surged after reports of an imminent missile attack by Iran on Israel, raising fears of broader destabilization. Tech stocks, including Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple, saw significant losses, while energy stocks rose. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) climbed above 20, signaling heightened market fear.

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   1. GM reported a 2.2% decline in sales last quarter despite an increase in EV sales.

   2. Crude oil prices increased as a result of the tensions in the Middle East.

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