SPDR S&P 500 ETF Drops 0.3% as SpaceX Tumbles 16% and Tech Wanes
SPY•The SPDR S&P 500 ETF slipped 0.3% after the underlying index fell 0.4%, weighed by a 16% drop in SpaceX shares and broader tech sector weakness. The Dow Jones ETF rose 0.4% on lower oil prices and a 60-day U.S. license allowing Iran to resume oil exports.
1. Market Movements
U.S. equity benchmarks saw mixed action: the S&P 500 index retreated 0.4% and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.2%, while the Russell 2000 climbed 0.8% on strength in small-cap names. Broad tech sector weakness and a sharp pullback in a single stock segment drove much of the overall market decline.
2. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Performance
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF underperformed peers, sliding 0.3% in line with its underlying index. Investors cited profit-taking in technology holdings and heightened volatility as key contributors to the ETF’s modest drop.
3. SpaceX Bond Sale and Share Decline
SpaceX shares plunged 16% after launching its first bond offering since its IPO debut, a move that analysts say raised concerns over financing costs and diluted post-IPO enthusiasm. The company plans to use proceeds to repay a bridge loan facility and cover related expenses.
4. Dow Jones ETF Uptick
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF gained 0.4%, buoyed by a 3.3% slide in Brent crude to $77.90 and a 2.3% drop in WTI to $74.82. A newly issued 60-day U.S. license for Iranian oil exports eased geopolitical risk premiums, underpinning energy-related gains.
