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US tariffs threaten growth shock, Goldman Sachs says
By Davide Barbuscia and Suzanne McGee NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs GS.N warned sweeping U.S. tariffs will weigh on global growth and prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates more aggressively than previously expected."We view this as kind of a growth shock... this is go...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Why Shares in Stanley Black & Decker Got Crushed Today
Shares in Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) were down by about 12% at noon ET today. The move is in response to the recently announced tariff actions by the Trump administration. Three ways Stanley Black & Decker will be hitThe company took a major hit in costs the last time President Trump was in ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
PRECIOUS-Gold eases after record high on knock-on effect of wider selloff
Trump unveils 10% base tariff on importsSpot gold hits record high of $3,167.57/ozSilver falls over 6% By Anmol Choubey April 3 (Reuters) - Gold prices trimmed losses on Thursday after falling over 2% from an all-time high, as a wider market selloff triggered by U.S. President Donald Trum...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Newsmax Stock Is Extremely Volatile Today. Does It Have Anything to Do With Trump's Tariffs?
Shares of conservative media outlet Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) traded with extreme volatility today. Shares fell as much as 24% this morning before doing a complete 180. As of 1:50 p.m. ET, the stock traded about 23% higher.Are Trump's tariffs impacting the stock?Newsmax raised $75 million in a more limit...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Toymakers fall after Trump's heavy tariffs on Asian countries
** Shares of toy manufacturers Hasbro HAS.O and Mattel MAT.O down after President Donald Trump imposes new reciprocal tariffs on manufacturing hubs in Asia, among other regions, given their exposure to Asian countries** Monopoly board game maker HAS down as much as 14.2% to more than a year's lo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
US investors caught off-guard by depth of tariffs are braced for more pain
Investors were prepared for market volatility, but not of such magnitude Tariffs impact corporate earnings, increase recession risk, say investment officersDiversified portfolios recommended amid uncertainty, potential retaliation from other countriesBy Suzanne McGee April 3 (Reuters) - Investors...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Trump tariff to drive market volatility, China A-share market better positioned
Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley expects higher market volatility following the U.S. decision to sharply raise tariffs on China. The brokerage sees China’s A-share market as a better option for hedgingInvesting.com
Thu, Apr 3
High just got higher: Trump tariffs to raise prices for US cannabis users
By Mrinalika Roy April 3 (Reuters) - Contemplating smoking your way out of the tariff gloom? Think again.Sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday are set to increase prices of cannabis products in the country, as many firms rely on Asia for manufacturing. The latest le...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Morgan Stanley upgrades Block to 'overweight', raises PT to $67
** Morgan Stanley upgrades payments firm Block XYZ.N to "overweight" from "equal weight" rating** Brokerage says XYZ has an attractive valuation opportunity and potential for better cost savings** Brokerage raises PT to $67 from $65, a ~15.7% upside on stock's last close** 36 of...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
LIVE MARKETS-Despite stock tumble, markets see little recession risk
Main US indexes plunge; Nasdaq off most, down ~4.8%Energy down most among S&P sectors; staples sole gainerDollar, gold both off ~1%; bitcoin off >4%; crude down >7%US 10-Year Treasury yield slides to ~4.05% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters rep...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Goldman Sachs executive says investors look to diversify as US imposes tariffs
NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters) - Large investors are looking for ways to diversify their allocations geographically, but are mostly sticking with their U.S. assets for now, said an executive at Goldman Sachs GS.N."Large allocators are reluctant so far ... but they are concerned," said Marc Nach...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Where Will Palantir Stock Be in 1 Year?
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) is a fast-growing AI company that's captured the market's attention. But is this the best way to play AI, or are there less expensive stocks out there? We dive into the industry trends, bull case, and bear case to show where Palantir will be in a year.*Stock prices used were ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Lyft skids after BofA double downgrades on heightened Waymo competition
** Lyft's LYFT.O shares down 9.7% to $11.70 on Thurs after BofA Global Research downgrades to 'underperform' from 'buy', pointing to competition from Waymo, Alphabet's GOOGL.O self-driving unit** LYFT shares set to snap three-session winning streak. This as global equities tu...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
UK stocks tumble as Trump's tariffs stir economic growth fears
UK spared harshest tariffsInvestors anticipate BoE rate cutsFTSE 100 down 1.6%, FTSE 250 down 2.2% April 3 (Reuters) - London shares plunged on Thursday, as investors avoided risky assets after U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs amplified global trade war and recession worries.T...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
European shares slump as investors grapple with tariff fallout
Luxury, sportswear brands sink due to new U.S. tariffsEuro zone banks fall as ECB rate cut bets increaseDefensive sectors utilities, real estate, telecoms gainVolatility measure at highest since August By Sukriti Gupta, Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal April 3 (Reuters) - European shares tu...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Caterpillar and Deere shares fall after Trump's tariff plan
** Shares of some industrial equipment makers fall after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements** Caterpillar CAT.N down ~7% at %311.57 and Deere & Co DE.N down 3.4% at $455.10 ** Trump said he would impose 10% baseline tariff on all imports to U.S. and higher duties on some of t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Why Transportation Stocks Are Falling Today
A comprehensive overhaul of U.S. trade policy, including the introduction of broad tariffs on most of the world, is roiling markets on Thursday. Among the hardest-hit sectors are transportation companies, including Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD), and Zim Integrated Shipping Se...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Trump Global Tariffs Explained: What Investors Should Do Now
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain what the latest Trump Administration global tariffs are, and what the end game may be, and how they are thinking about it as investors.*Stock prices used were from the Morning of April 3, 2025. The video was published on Apri...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Oracle falls after Melius cuts price target
** Cloud service provider Oracle's ORCL.N shares fall 4.6% to $139.13** Melius Research cuts PT on company's shares to $180 from $188** Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) gross margins could fall hundreds of points into the lower 30%'s for the next few years as the company focuses o...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
