Lockheed, General Motors Tumble, Gold Hits 1-Month Highs: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 22 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Market Performance: Wall Street experienced a quiet day with major indexes slightly declining as investors awaited tech earnings; the S&P 500 fell 0.1% and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.5%, while the Russell 2000 rose 0.6%. Weak corporate results from companies like Philip Morris and Lockheed Martin negatively impacted market sentiment.
Economic Developments: Treasury Secretary announced upcoming trade negotiations with China, raising hopes for an extension on tariffs, while gold prices increased due to safe-haven demand amid uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's future.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
