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'You Have to Take Medicine,' Says Trump as Markets Plunge

Benchmark US index poised to enter bear market on Monday

(Newser) - US stock futures dropped further Sunday night and Monday morning, indicating Monday will continue the two-day worldwide sell-off for financial markets that started with President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement last week. Dow futures were down more than 1,110 points, just above 3%, early Monday; S&P...

Stocks Plunge in Worst Day for Markets Since 2020

Trump's tariffs drag down stocks, oil, dollar

(Newser) - Financial markets around the world reeled following President Trump's latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the US stock market took the worst of it, registering a level of shock unseen since the pandemic tore through financial markets in 2020.
  • The S&P 500 fell 274.45 points,
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Stocks Rise Ahead of Trump Tariff Announcement
Stocks Rise Ahead of
Trump Tariff Announcement
MARKETS
Apr 2, 2025 3:21 PM CDT

Stocks Rise Ahead of Trump Tariff Announcement

Newsmax crashes after meteoric rise

(Newser) - US stocks swung higher Wednesday ahead of President Trump's announcement of tariffs on what he calls "Liberation Day."
  • The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Wednesday after eliminating an early loss of 1.1%. It's had a pattern this week of opening with sharp drops only
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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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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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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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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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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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Stocks Fall Again as Trade War Escalates
Stocks Fall Again as
Trade War Escalates
MARKETS
Mar 4, 2025 3:36 PM CST

Stocks Fall Again as Trade War Escalates

S&P 500's post-election gains have been wiped out

(Newser) - Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street Tuesday as a trade war between the US and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500.
  • The S&P 500 fell 71.57 points, or 1.2%, to 5,778.15.
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Sell-Off Hits Wall Street After Trump Tariff Announcement

Even crypto companies were not immune

(Newser) - A sell-off hit Wall Street on Monday after President Trump said tariffs he had announced earlier on Canada and Mexico would take effect within hours.
  • The S&P 500 fell 104.78 points, or 1.8%, to 5,849.72.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 649.67 points, or
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Nvidia Tumbles 8.5% Despite Strong Profit Report
S&P 500's Post-Election
Rally Almost Wiped Out
MARKETS
Feb 27, 2025 3:27 PM CST

S&P 500's Post-Election Rally Almost Wiped Out

Nvidia's 8.5% drop was a heavy weight on index

(Newser) - US stock indexes fell sharply Thursday as Wall Street's frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more.
  • The S&P 500 sank 94.49 points, or 1.6% to 5,861.57 for its fifth drop in six days after setting an all-time high last week. Wall Street's main
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