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If Your Portfolio Is Down on the Tariff News, Check Out This Little-Known High-Yield Dividend Stock
Over the last week, the capital markets experienced a whirlwind of chaotic selling. Since President Donald Trump announced new tariff policies on April 2, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each declined about 10% as of this writing.Growth stocks have been particularly vulnerable to the ongoing sellin...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
Magnificent Seven rides again as Trump pauses tariffs; adds $1.5 trillion in value (April 9)
By Aditya Soni and Juby Babu April 9 (Reuters) - The "Magnificent Seven" stocks amassed more than $1.5 trillion in market value on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused his sweeping tariffs for 90 days, easing pressure on tech giants that had tumbled in recent sessions.The ga...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
RPT-ANALYSIS-Wall Street's week of whiplash brought fear, relief and caution
Trump's flip-flop on tariffs stokes dramatic market volatilityMarket turmoil reminder of scenes from pandemic trading Analysts warn risks remain despite short-term relief for marketsBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Suzanne McGee and Saeed Azhar NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters) - Wall Street traders and inve...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
EXPLAINER-What just happened in the U.S. Treasury market?
Calm returns to U.S. Treasuries after Trump tariff pauseTreasury market key to financial market stabilityBond vigilantes back - analysts LONDON, April 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause the hefty duties he had said he would impose on dozens of countries one week ag...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Zillow Makes Sneaky Smart Deal with Buffett's Real Estate Business
As Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) builds out its real estate platform, it needs agents (supply) to come to the market to serve its booming demand. And that's what the company just announced with a new partnership that could make it the aggregator of housing in the U.S.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices o...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
The Last Time the Stock Market Started a Year This Badly Was 2022. Is Another Crash Coming?
As of Monday's close, the S&P 500 has fallen by about 15% this year (although the index regained about half of that after President Donald Trump put most of his tariff plan on pause). The index is coming off two straight years of gains in excess of 20%, so a bit of a slowdown was arguably overdue. H...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
Crypto Is in a Tailspin, but It's Time to Buy Coinbase
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) stock has suffered as the crypto market has dropped in recent weeks, but the company's core business is doing better than ever. Stablecoin usage is up, and the Base blockchain is attracting builders. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why the stock is too good to pass up.*S...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
China exposure prompts Wedbush to cut Microsoft PT amid tariff uncertainty
** Microsoft MSFT.O is down 1.43% in premarket trading** Microsoft will be front and center in this economic period of uncertainty," says Wedbush, slashing the stock's PT to $475 from $550** Wedbush expects the pause in tariffs will add more uncertainty to capex spending for China-exposed US...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
4 Required Minimum Distribution Rules You Should Know in 2025
One thing that makes most types of specialized retirement accounts so attractive is that investors don't have to pay taxes on the money they contribute to them until they begin making withdrawals. However, those withdrawals are not entirely voluntary. Once an account holder reaches a certain age, th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
3 Ridiculously Cheap Stocks That Just Got Even Cheaper
With an S&P 500 bear market underway, there are plenty of "discounted" stocks to be found. President Donald Trump's tariff strategy could cause inflation to surge, and many experts see the chances of a U.S. recession in 2025 as much higher than they were a few months ago. The general uncertainty of ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
LIVE MARKETS-Market watchers mull rally's longevity
STOXX 600 surges 5% on Trump tariff pauseBanks, tech lead gains in EuropeUncertainty, economic damage still in focusU.S. futures slip 2%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.co...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Trump's stance against Nippon bid sends U.S. Steel shares plunging
** U.S. Steel's X.N shares fall 11.4% to $40 premarket** Trump says he does not want to see U.S. Steel go to Japan** The U.S. President had earlier ordered a fresh review on Nippon Steel's 5401.T bid for U.S. Steel to help determine if "further action" is appropriate** At the same ti...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Best EV Stocks to Buy: Rivian Stock vs. Lucid Stock
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) could benefit from increasing tariffs impacting larger car companies more severely.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 6, 2025. The video was published on April 8, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed w...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
Should You Buy Micron Stock After Tariff Announcements?
Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock is falling due to the tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 6, 2025. The vide...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
Could 1 of These Stocks Be the Next Nvidia?
Everyone would love to find the next Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the type of stock that generates life-changing returns. The problem is, that's far from easy, and aiming for gains that are in the thousands of percentage points can often mean trying to get in early. Doing so involves taking on considerabl...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
Time to Buy the Dip on Micron Stock?
Shares of memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) have been hit hard over the past month, and the announcement of tariffs last week by the Trump administration added fuel to the fire. Micron stock has dropped more than 35% from its one-month high, and it's down nearly 60% from its 52...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
Is Ethereum a Dirt Cheap Bear Market Buy?
With financial markets wobbling amid the economic disruptions that are anticipated due to new tariffs, the possibility of a bear market in crypto is decisively on the table. If a bear market does happen, it could be a great opportunity to load up on quality crypto assets for pennies on the dollar.On...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 10
European P&C stocks soar on Trump’s tariff pause
By Ryan HewlettApril 10 - (The Insurer) - European P&C (re)insurance stocks rose sharply on Thursday morning, mirroring a jump in U.S. and Asian equities overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily reversed course on tariffs.European markets were up across the board at 9:30 a.m. in L...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
US STOCKS-Futures fall after sharp rally on Trump tariff reversal
Futures down: Dow 1.61%, S&P 500 2.14%, Nasdaq 2.61% April 10 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday, a day after an eye-watering rally set off by U.S. President Donald Trump's move to temporarily lower the heavy tariffs on dozens of countries, while raising the levies on C...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
