Broadcom AI revenue guidance disappoints — stock plunges 12.59%
Broadcom (AVGO) reported FQ2 earnings on June 4, with AI chip revenue guidance falling short of market expectations. The stock closed down 12.59% in extended trading, sending shockwaves across the semiconductor sector. Analysts cited Blackwell transition delays and customer inventory adjustments as key factors.
ISM Services PMI misses estimates — triggers defensive rotation
The May ISM Services PMI released on June 4 came in at 50.8, missing the 52.3 consensus. Both new orders and employment indices weakened, signaling economic deceleration. Investors rotated out of tech into financials, healthcare, and real estate, while the 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.48%.
The financial sector ETF (XLF) surged 2.63% on June 4, leading the Dow's rally. JPMorgan Chase (+2.89%) and Goldman Sachs (+2.52%) led gains, with markets signaling that recession fears were overdone and that falling rates would stabilize net interest margins.
Alphabet (GOOGL) jumped 3.68% on June 4 as DOJ antitrust settlement speculation boosted investor sentiment, with reports of stronger-than-expected recent advertising metrics providing additional support.
WTI plunges 3.12% on OPEC+ production increase reports
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 3.12% to $93.02 on June 4 after reports that OPEC+ members agreed to gradually increase production starting in July, raising supply expansion concerns. The energy sector (XLE) held flat at +0.07%.