Traders work on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on August 16, 2024.
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Here's what CNBC TV producers saw during Monday's rally and what's on the radar for the next session.
Gold Run
- The commodity hit a new high of $2,549.90 during Monday's session.
- It is now up 8 of 9 sessions. Thanks to Chris Hayes, data team contributor at CNBC, for the stats and facts.
- Gold has risen by 4.5% in these nine days. Silver increased by 8.4% in the same period.
- The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) rose 6.3% in one week and 10% in nine days.
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Performance of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF in 2024
The dollar
- The dollar index hit its lowest level since January 5 on Monday morning.
- A weaker dollar is sometimes good for U.S. exporters because their goods become cheaper for foreign buyers.
- There are many examples of exporters, but Procter & Gamble is one that comes to mind. The stock is up almost 5% so far in August. The S&P500 rose by about 1.5% in August.
Lowe's
- The home improvement company publishes its quarterly figures before the stock market opens.
- The stock has risen 5% in the last three months.
- Lowe's has risen 11% in a year and the stock is 7.3% above its March high.
- Home Depot is also up 5% in three months. The stock has gained nearly 11% in the past year and is up 8.5% since its March peak.
- This is probably not an exact comparison, but luxury furnishing companies SECTION HR-V is 30% below the September high. Shares have fallen 23% in a year.
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RH’s performance last year
American Sports
- CNBC TV's Brandon Gomez will be paying attention to this sporting goods company's numbers before the market opens. American SportsBrands include Salomon, Atomic, Wilson and Louisville Slugger.
- The stock has fallen about 24% in the last three months, putting it 32% below its 52-week high in March. Amer, on the other hand, is up 12% in a month.
- Dick's Sporting Goods is 3% below its June high. Shares are up 16.5% in three months.
- Academy Sports and Outdoor is 27% below its 52-week high in March. The stock is up 3% in three months.
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines
Texas Instruments
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Texas Instruments’ performance in 2024
Berkshire-Hathaway
- Jill Schneider of the CNBC Flash Desk pointed out that Berkshire-Hathaway B shares reached a new high on Monday.
- Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are expected to rise 26% in 2024, and in a week they are up 4.3%.