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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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S&P 500 Breaks 4-Day Losing Streak
2.7% Drop for Apple
Weighs Down S&P 500
MARKETS
Feb 26, 2025 3:45 PM CST

2.7% Drop for Apple Weighs Down S&P 500

But index still broke its 4-day losing streak

(Newser) - US stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish Wednesday after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum.
  • The S&P 500 rose 0.81 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,956.06, enough to break a four-day losing streak that had knocked it off its
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Wall Street Falls as Consumer Confidence Drops
Wall Street Falls as
Consumer Confidence Drops
MARKETS
Feb 25, 2025 3:46 PM CST

Wall Street Falls as Consumer Confidence Drops

Tesla, Nvidia were heavy weights on the S&P 500

(Newser) - Wall Street fell further from its record Tuesday as worries worsened among US consumers about inflation and tariffs.
  • The S&P 500 fell 28 points, or 0.5%, to 5,955.25 for its fourth straight drop after setting an all-time high last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose
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Nvidia Drags Down Indexes Ahead of Profit Report

Berkshire Hathaway disclosure could be ominous sign for markets

(Newser) - US stocks drifted lower Monday following their sharp losses from last week.
  • The S&P 500 fell 29.88 points, or 0.5%, to 5,983.25. .
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 33.19 points, or 0.1%, to 43,461.2.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell 237.08 points,
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It Was a Good Day for Tesla, a Bad One for Nikola

S&P 500 sets record for second day in a row

(Newser) - The S&P 500 added to its record Wednesday as US stock indexes drifted through a quiet, mixed day on Wall Street.
  • The S&P 500 rose 14.57 points, or 0.2%, to 6,144.15 after setting an all-time high the day before.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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S&P 500 Hits New All-Time High
S&P 500 Climbs
to New Record High
MARKETS
Feb 18, 2025 3:49 PM CST

S&P 500 Climbs to New Record High

Entergy jumps 6.4%

(Newser) - Wall Street fluttered to a record Tuesday after US stock indexes drifted through a mixed day of trading.
  • The S&P 500 rose 14.95 points, or 0.2%, to 6,129.58 to finish just above its all-time closing high set last month.
  • The The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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