U.S. Stock Market Midday Update
Upexi fell 7.11%, with increased trading volume. According to recent key news:
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<li>On September 5, Upexi's holdings of SOL increased by 15.3%, but market concerns over its cryptocurrency investment risks led to a decline in stock price. Data source: Strategic SOL Reserve.</li>
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Kenvue fell 12.88%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news:
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On September 5, the U.S. Secretary of Health plans to announce a potential link between Kenvue's pain reliever Tylenol and autism during pregnancy, causing the stock price to drop by more than 6%.
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On September 5, Kenvue reiterated that there is no causal relationship between acetaminophen and autism, advising pregnant women to consult their doctors.
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On September 3, market analysts maintained a wait-and-see attitude towards Kenvue, excluding it from recommended buy lists. Macro dynamics affected the market, increasing volatility.
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Estée Lauder rose 1.96%, with increased trading volume. According to recent key news:
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On September 3, the number of Watsons stores significantly decreased, with online channels rising, leading to a contraction in the offline beauty market, affecting the market performance of brands like Estée Lauder. The number of Watsons stores in the Chinese market decreased from 4,179 in 2021 to 3,630 in the first half of 2025, averaging one store closure every three days.
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On September 3, the S&amp;P 500 index rose due to increased stock buybacks, benefiting Estée Lauder and driving up its stock price. According to LSEG data, buybacks contributed approximately 1.3 percentage points to the S&amp;P 500's earnings growth.
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On September 3, domestic beauty brands rose, with improved offline channel layouts, putting competitive pressure on international brands like Estée Lauder, prompting them to enhance service quality to attract consumers. Competition in the beauty industry intensified, with strong online channels.
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ELF Beauty fell 1.02%, with a trading volume of $186 million. According to recent key news:
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On September 4, Piper Sandler initiated coverage of ELF Beauty stock with an &#34;overweight&#34; rating and a target price of $150. This move boosted market confidence in the stock, driving price fluctuations.
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On September 3, Deutsche Bank raised ELF Beauty's target price from $121 to $128, showing optimism about the company's prospects.
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On September 5, Morgan Stanley maintained a &#34;neutral&#34; rating on ELF Beauty with a target price of $114, indicating differing market views on the stock. Changes in beauty industry policies affected market sentiment.
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Unilever fell 1.49%, with a market capitalization of $159.4 billion. Based on recent important news:
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On September 5th, Lipton announced the appointment of Mark Bousquet as the new CEO, replacing Pierre Labadie, who took office in April this year. This frequent leadership change reflects instability in the company's internal management, leading the market to adopt a wait-and-see attitude towards its future development, which has impacted the stock price decline.
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On September 4th, Unilever disclosed its performance for the first half of 2025, with revenue declining by 3.2% year-on-year and net profit decreasing by 5.1%. This poor performance was mainly affected by unfavorable exchange rates and intense market competition, resulting in a loss of investor confidence and pressure on the stock price.
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On September 4th, Unilever announced a 25% &#34;refresh&#34; of its top 200 executives and plans to lay off 7,500 employees globally. This move aims to improve operational efficiency but has also raised market concerns about the stability of its organizational structure, further exacerbating stock price volatility. The consumer goods industry is facing fierce competition and rising cost pressures
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UPXI

Upexi fell 7.11%; Kenvue fell 12.88%, with a transaction volume of USD 1.147 billion; Estée Lauder rose 1.96%, with a transaction volume of USD 193 million; ELF Beauty fell 1.02%, with a transaction volume of USD 186 million; Unilever fell 1.49%, with a market value of USD 159.4 billion

U.S. stock market quick update: Upexi down 7.11%