Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink with Trump's tariffs, Fed bashing in focus
US stocks fell sharply Monday as investors prepared for another week of developments on President Trump’s fast-moving tariff policies and for the kickoff of Big Tech earnings reports, with Fed independence also looming as an emerging risk.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) was down over 1%,
Read MoreNvidia Stock Furthers Slide on US-China Trade Tiff
Key Takeaways
- Nvidia shares were heading for another losing session Monday on worries about how the trade battle between the U.S. and China could impact the AI chipmaker’s results.
- CEO Jensen Huang in China warned of a significant negative effect from U.S. restrictions on its chips.
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Read More14 Best American Tech Stocks to Buy Now
American stocks moved up a bit on Monday, April 14 as investors focused on news about tech companies getting a break from President Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 rose by 0.8%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose by 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by about 0.7%.
READ ALSO: 11 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy Now and 10 Best Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now.
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Read MoreReminder: The Basics of Using HSA Funds
A health savings account is a remarkable tool to help pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
HSAs offer a triple tax advantage: Contributions are tax-deductible (up to $4,300 for self-only coverage and $8,550 for family coverage in 2025, plus an extra $1,000 if you’re 55 or older), growth from the account’s investments is tax-deferred,
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Read MoreGold at Rs 1 lakh peak before Akshaya Tritiya prompts caution as experts advice asset allocation
Going for gold? Take a step back, focus on asset allocation, say financial advisors
Gold’s is shining bright as Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day for purchasing the yellow metal, approaches on April 30, with the spot rate crossing the psychologically significant mark of Rs 1 lakh per ten gram,
Read MoreThe Burst
1 Reason Buffett Sold Apple That Nobody Saw Coming
An old dog can’t learn new tricks, or so the saying goes. But maybe an old sage can teach new tricks to those who think he’s taught them all.
That may well be the case with Warren Buffett now. For close followers, the adages made famous are internalized to the point that they can spout them out as if they came up with them by themselves.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is Your Favorite Pharmacy About To Go Belly Up?
Walgreens Boots Alliance stands at a critical juncture in the company’s 170-year history with revenues of $147 billion but a market capitalization of just $7 billion.
A heavily burdened balance sheet has been the prime culprit of the stock’s downfall but, under new CEO Tim Wentworth, management is undertaking an ambitious realignment aimed at stabilizing the core pharmacy business while taking the chop to some of its healthcare investments.
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Spotlight: Turn $15k Into $1,000 Every Year
When we first spotlighted Verizon, it had a yield that approached 8% but after its recent move higher, it still offers a handsome yield of over 6.4%.
That’s more than enough to turn a $15,000 investment into an annual payout of $1,000+, assuming the dividend stays in place, but will it?
Here’s what you need to know about Verizon and its potential to pay a steady income stream for the foreseeable future.
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