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3 Smart Moves Investors Can Make in the Stock Market Crash -- and 1 Big Mistake to Avoid
It's been a turbulent time for the financial markets, to put it mildly. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell by more than 10% over a two-day stretch and is officially in bear market territory, as of this writing. Most other major indexes are also down sharply from their recent highs.Times like these c...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
UK's Belluscura sinks after withdrawing 2025 forecast on US-China trade war
** Shares of medical device maker Belluscura BELLB.L plunge as much as 50.4% to record low of 0.62p** Co withdraws its forecast for 2025 due to the latest U.S. tariffs imposed on China** Co says "significant proportion" of its portable oxygen concentrators, raw materials and component parts ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Got $2,000? These 2 Cryptocurrencies Could Crush Bitcoin's Returns in 2026
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the king of cryptocurrencies, but that does not guarantee it will outperform other crypto assets, especially not in a relatively short time, like a year and a half or so. As smart a purchase as it is, it simply doesn't have that many catalysts that will drive major growth im...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
IBM z17: The First Mainframe Fully Engineered for the AI Age
New Innovations Unlock Capabilities for Enterprise-Scale AI, Including Large Language Models and Generative AI User Experience Reimagined via new Assistants and Agents ARMONK, N.Y., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the IBM z17, the next generation of the com...PR Newswire
Tue, Apr 8
Health insurance stocks rise on 'best case scenario' Medicare payment rates
April 8 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. health insurers jumped on Tuesday after a bigger-than-expected increase in the government's reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans in 2026, bringing some relief to a sector burdened with elevated medical costs.Industry bellwether UnitedHealth Group...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
The Next 3 Months Will Be Critical for Tesla Stock
In this week's video, I cover need-to-know news about Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) from the week of March 31. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.You can find last week's summary here.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just reveal...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Is Dogecoin a Buy Right Now? These 2 Words From Elon Musk Give Investors a Clear Answer.
The capital markets have endured quite a bit of turbulence during the past couple of months. Through the market close on April 4, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have declined by 10%, 14%, and 19%, respectively, so far this year. The primary culprits are rooted in emo...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
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
Tue, Apr 8
RPT-ANALYSIS-Tariff-driven Wall Street pain sparks investors to weigh more gloomy scenarios
By Lewis Krauskopf and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - A dramatic U.S. stock slide is fanning fears of even more dire scenarios for the market, as investors weigh the potential for a prolonged global trade war and a much dimmer corporate profit outlook.Stocks swung wildly on Monda...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
RPT-ANALYSIS-Tariff-whipped Wall Street wonders: will Trump blink?
Presidential backstop for equities seen fadingSlim hope that so-called "Trump put" still existsSome investors believe selloff could deepen before policy tweaksFed support for markets also in question due to inflationBy Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, April 7 (Reuters) - Investors are tryin...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
US small business confidence drops, economic outlook dims
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business confidence dropped for a third straight month in March, eroding most of the gains that followed President Donald Trump's election victory in November, amid rising concerns over the administration's trade policy despite early optimism about a potential ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
4 Beaten-Down Stocks I'm Buying Already
In this video, I will be talking about the stocks I'm buying now after they've fallen a lot because of the tariff situation. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 4, 2025. The video was ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company Just Got Some Unwelcome News Regarding the Pentagon Budget Cuts (Hint: It's Not Palantir)
When Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was campaigning, one of his more consistent talking points was a concern over areas of wasteful federal spending. This rhetoric inspired the creation of a new program called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Trump's election victor...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
The Stock Market Did This 80% of the Time After a Big Crash
In this video, I will talk about the Trump administration's tariffs, the market crash, what has happened in the past, and what I am doing during these uncertain times. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the t...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Stock Market Crash: Here Are 5 Stocks Down 27% or More I'd Buy Right Now
To say that the stock market has been volatile lately doesn't do the situation justice. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and several other major market indexes recently fell by more than 10% over a two-day period in response to President Trump's surprisingly high tariff rates. The S&P 500 is now 18% be...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Indonesian markets feel whiplash of US tariffs after holiday break
Stocks regain some losses after trading halt liftedCentral bank has intervened aggressively to defend rupiahBourse changes trading rules to anticipate stock selloffBI to weigh rate cut decision against FX weakness, analysts sayBy Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA, April 8 (Reuters) - Indonesia's stoc...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Is the Vanguard Value ETF the Best Ultra-Low-Cost Fund for Generating Passive Income?
Collecting passive income from stocks is a simple and effective way to participate in the market without having the return based solely on stock prices going up.Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in dividend stocks provide the added benefit of diversification, making them solid options for inv...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
LIVE MARKETS-UBS's three "puts" for a market revival
STOXX 600 up 1.5%EU prefers tariff talks, China to fightWall Street futures rise 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.comUBS'S THREE "PUTS" FOR A MARKET REVIVALEur...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Levi Strauss jumps on Q1 profit beat, reaffirming annual outlook
** Levi Strauss LEVI.N jumps 11% premarket; had closed 2.8% lower on Monday amid global market rout** Co beats Q1 profit estimates; reaffirms annual sales, profit outlook** Says its forecast doesn't include impact from recently-announced tariffs** Expects new tariffs to have material impact on F...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Is Bitcoin About to Go Parabolic?
For many crypto investors, it might seem impossible that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could come roaring back to life and skyrocket higher in 2025. After all, Bitcoin is down almost 30% from an all-time high of $109,000 in January, and the intensifying global trade war threatens to cut any nascent crypto r...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
