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Johnson & Johnson Drops 7.6% After Judge Rejects Plan

Gold price hits record high ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

(Newser) - US stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading on Tuesday with uncertainty still high about just what President Trump will announce about tariffs on his "Liberation Day."
  • The S&P 500 rose 21.22 points, or 0.4%, to 5,633.07 after swinging between a drop
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Wall Street Swings Ahead of Tariff Announcement
Wall Street Swings Ahead
of Tariff Announcement
MARKETS
Mar 31, 2025 3:36 PM CDT

Wall Street Swings Ahead of Tariff Announcement

S&P 500 rises to close out its worst quarter in 2.5 years

(Newser) - President Trump's fast-approaching " Liberation Day " had stock markets all over the world swinging sharply on Monday
  • The S&P 500 rose 30.91 points, or 0.6%, to 5,611.85 in another roller-coaster Monday. The index lost 4.6% for the first three months of the
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Markets Tumble Ahead of 'Liberation Day'

Dow futures and world markets fall ahead of April 2 tariffs, as White House works on details

(Newser) - It's shaping up to be another rough day for the stock market as investors brace for a new round of tariffs on Wednesday from President Trump—a day he has christened "Liberation Day."
  • Dow futures fell more than 250 points early Monday, reports CNBC . Futures for the
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Stocks Tumble as Tariff, Inflation Worries Mount

Companies' shares fall despite positive quarterly results

(Newser) - Another wipeout walloped Wall Street on Friday, with worries building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.
  • The Dow fell 715.80 points, or 1.7%, to 41,583.90, finishing the
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Tariff Plan Creates Winners, Losers Among Auto Stocks

General Motors slumps 7.4%

(Newser) - Wall Street got pulled in opposite directions Thursday as President Trump's latest tariff escalation created winners and losers among auto stocks, while better-than-expected data on the economy helped support the market.
  • The S&P 500 slipped 18.89 points, or 0.3%, to 5,693.31 after drifting between
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Nvidia, Tesla Drag Wall Street Lower
Wall Street Breaks
3-Day Winning Streak
MARKETS
Mar 26, 2025 3:32 PM CDT

Wall Street Breaks 3-Day Winning Streak

Nvidia, Tesla dragged indexes lower

(Newser) - Renewed drops for Nvidia, Tesla, and other former superstars dragged Wall Street lower on Wednesday.
  • The S&P 500 fell 64.45 points, or 1.1%, to 5,712.20.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost an early gain and fell 132.71 points, or 0.3%, to 42,454.
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Trump Media Jumps After Announcing Crypto.com Deal
Trump Media Was One of
Market's Biggest Gainers
MARKETS
Mar 25, 2025 3:54 PM CDT

Trump Media Was One of Market's Biggest Gainers

It jumped almost 9% after announcing Crypto.com deal

(Newser) - Wall Street followed up one of its best days of the last year with a quiet performance on Tuesday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 9.08 points, or 0.2%, to 5,776.65 after jumping 1.8% Monday.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.18 points, or less
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Tesla Jumps 11.9% on a Winning Day for Wall St.
Tesla Jumps 11.9% on
a Winning Day for Wall St.
MARKETS
Mar 24, 2025 3:58 PM CDT

Tesla Jumps 11.9% on a Winning Day for Wall St.

More than 80% of S&P 500 stocks rose

(Newser) - Stocks closed broadly higher on Monday as Wall Street navigates through the uncertainty of a trade war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 100.01 points, or 1.8%, to 5,767.57.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 597.97 points, or 1.4%, to 42,583.32.
  • The Nasdaq
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Trump's New Tariffs May Be Narrower Than Feared

Markets are rising on the optimism

(Newser) - President Trump still plans to unveil a new round of tariffs on April 2, but they're now expected to be less severe than initially feared, reports the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg . The new reports have buoyed investors, and US markets are expected to open with a jump. Dow...

Accenture Drops 7.3% Despite Strong Profit Report

Consulting firm could take a hit from government spending cuts

(Newser) - US stock indexes edged lower Thursday despite more signals suggesting the US economy remains solid for now.
  • The S&P 500 fell 12.40 points, or 0.2%, to 5,662.89 after flipping between modest gains and losses through the day.
  • The Dow fell 11.31 points, or less
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Stocks Rise After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged
Stocks Rise After Fed
Keeps Rates Unchanged
MARKETS
Mar 19, 2025 3:40 PM CDT

Stocks Rise After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged

But prediction of slower growth, higher inflation raises stagflation worries

(Newser) - Stocks climbed Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economy still looks healthy enough to keep interest rates where they are . Wall Street also got a boost from easing yields in the bond market.
  • The S&P 500 rose 60.63 points, or 1.1%, to 5,675.29.
  • The
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5.3% Drop for Tesla Weighs Down S&P 500
Big Tech Stocks
Resume Their Slide
MARKETS
Mar 18, 2025 3:46 PM CDT

Big Tech Stocks Resume Their Slide

Tesla was one of the heaviest weights on the market

(Newser) - Wall Street swung back down on Tuesday, and its former superstars once again led the way.
  • The S&P 500 fell 60.46 points, or 1.1%, to 5,614.66.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 260.32 points, or 0.6%, to 41,581.31.
  • The Nasdaq composite
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Stocks Rise Despite Weak Report on Retail Sales
Stocks Rise Despite
Weak Report on Retail Sales
MARKETS
Mar 17, 2025 3:35 PM CDT

Stocks Rise Despite Weak Report on Retail Sales

Jumps for Intel, PepsiCo offset 4.8% drop for Tesla

(Newser) - US stocks climbed again Monday following weeks of scary swings.
  • The S&P 500 rose 36.18 points, or 0.6%, to 5,675.12 , notching a second straight gain after falling 10% below its recent record last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 353.44 points, or 0.
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Bessent's New Comments Worsen Mood on Wall Street

Futures are down after treasury secretary calls correction 'healthy' and won't rule out a recession

(Newser) - After falling into correction territory last week—with the benchmark S&P 500 off 10% from its earlier highs—stocks were poised to start the new week with modest declines. Dow futures were down more than 130 points, and USA Today reports that comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over...

US Wine Industry: Businesses Will 'Shatter' Under Tariffs

Foreign wine stocks suffer under latest Trump threats

(Newser) - After Jack Daniel's whiskey maker Brown-Forman tumbled 5% Wednesday in response to a 50% tariff from the European Union, European wine and spirits suffered Thursday following President Trump's threat to apply 200% tariffs . Certificates of US shares in France's Pernod Ricard fell by almost 5%, and by...

Trade War Hits Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniel's Maker

But many stocks got a boost from inflation update

(Newser) - US stocks mostly rose Wednesday after getting some relief from an encouraging inflation update . But even on a rare up day for the market, President Trump's trade war still knocked stocks around.
  • The S&P 500 rose 27.23 points, or 0.5%, to 5,599.30 after skidding
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Wall Street Ends Lower After Whipsaw Trading
Wall Street Ends Lower
After Whipsaw Trading
MARKETS
Mar 11, 2025 3:57 PM CDT

Wall Street Ends Lower After Whipsaw Trading

Southwest jumps 8.3% after announcing big changes

(Newser) - Wall Street ended lower Tuesday after careening from a small gain to 10% below its record.
  • The S&P 500 fell 42.49 points, or 0.8%, to 5,572.07. At one point, it was down 1.5%.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 478.23 points, or 1.
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Investors Worry 'Soft Landing' Is Going Off Track

Meanwhile, Dow futures point to modest gains at open after Monday's selloff

(Newser) - It appears the stock market will open in positive territory on Tuesday after Monday's steep selloff , though nowhere near big enough to recoup the losses. Dow futures were up about 100 points, reports CNBC , after losing nearly 900 at Monday's close. A "modicum of calm" also returned...

Stocks Plunge as Recession Fears Grow
Stocks Plunge as
Recession Fears Grow
MARKETS
Mar 10, 2025 3:42 PM CDT

Stocks Plunge as Recession Fears Grow

S&P 500 drops 2.7% amid worries about trade strife

(Newser) - The US stock market's sell-off cut deeper on Monday as Wall Street questioned how much pain President Trump will let the economy endure endure through tariffs and other policies in order to get what he wants.
  • The S&P 500 fell 155.64 points, or 2.7%, to 5,
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Stocks Rally After Trump Grants Tariff Exemptions

Jumps for Ford, GM helped lead the market

(Newser) - US stocks rallied Wednesday after President Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs, raising hopes he may avoid a worst-case trade war that grinds down economies and sends inflation higher.
  • The S&P 500 rose 64.48 points, or 1.1%, to 5,842.63. , bouncing back from the
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