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Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
The president's tariff announcements have rocked the stock markets and fueled concerns of an economic downturn.CBS News - 4d -
Inflation worries resurfaced even before Trump ramped up tariffs. Don’t expect angst to go away.
Wall Street was already nervous about a potential rise in inflation because of President Trump’s tariffs — and the last thing investors want to see is another disappointing reading on prices even ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Why the worst of this stock-market correction may be over
If this downturn is typical, the S&P 500 will lose 13.6% in total, bottom in mid-May and be recovered by September.MarketWatch - 10h -
AppLovin short-seller urges exclusion of the stock from S&P 500 index
Short-seller firm Fuzzy Panda Research is trying to keep shares of AppLovin out of the S&P 500, accusing the company of fraudulent ad-tech practices.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
These 10 stocks beating the market’s recent Trump slump have this in common
This year’s top performer among the S&P 500 has been CVS Health’s stock, which had a bad 2024 and is cheap by a key valuation measure.MarketWatch - 4d -
Explaining the stock market uncertainty amid tariff back-and-forths with Canada
Economic uncertainty looms over Wall Street after a back-and-forth between the U.S. and Canada on tariffs. On Wednesday, the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. CBS ...CBS News - 4d -
Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts
The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. stock market loses $5 trillion in value in three weeks
The S&P 500 has fallen more than 10% from its record high, entering a correction and shedding trillions of dollars in market value.CNBC - 1d -
S&P 500 closes higher on soft inflation report; Nasdaq jumps 1% as traders snap up tech shares
The Nasdaq Composite rose on Wednesday after a soft inflation report eased concerns about the economy and as investors snapped up beaten-up technology shares.NBC News - 3d -
Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown
Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gainsFinancial Times - 5d -
Tariffs are causing stock-market panic and leading investors into riskier options trading
Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump is already making stock-market volatility great again. That’s been a boon for the options market.MarketWatch - 4d -
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Wall Street reacts to Trump's tariff flip-flopping with Canada; Reporter's Notebook: "Animal spirits" and the stock marketCBS News - 3d -
Asia-Pacific stocks fall even after soft U.S. inflation report pushes two Wall Street benchmarks up; Seven & i shares rise as much as 3.6%
The Nasdaq Composite picked up after the soft inflation report eased concerns about a looming recession and as investors snapped up technology shares.CNBC - 2d -
Senate GOP frets as Wall Street takes dip over tariffs, talk of recession
Senate Republicans expressed new worries about the economy Monday after Wall Street had one of its worst days in years amid a trade war and remarks from President Trump that did not rule out the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars Leave Investors, Once Optimistic, Feeling Apprehensive
On Tuesday, President Trump sent markets into another tailspin by announcing additional tariffs on Canada, suggesting a falling stock market is no longer the bulwark investors had hoped.The New York Times - 2d -
Wall Street sell-off amid economic uncertainty, Trump weighs in on looming government shutdown
Wall Street is looking to rebound on Tuesday after recession fears and confusion about President Trump's tariffs caused a market plunge on Monday. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on Capitol Hill ...CBS News - 4d -
Investors fear that market turmoil will no longer rein in Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, meet the revered Wall Street veteran with two protégés planted in the president’s inner circleFinancial Times - 4d -
Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market
The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.Inc. - 6d -
Trump addresses economy concerns amid shifting policy on tariffs
President Donald Trump addressed concerns around the economy after a volatile week on Wall Street. It comes as Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico only to change course and pause some ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Stocks have fallen, but wait for these signals before deciding it’s time to buy
S&P 500 is in a correction and buyers are scarce.MarketWatch - 10h -
White House defends Trump's tariffs amid plunging stock markets
The White House is defending President Donald Trump's tariffs against the country's top trading partners after the stock market experienced its worst day in 2025 with a sell off that left the Dow ...NBC News - 4d -
Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface
The S&P skidded 2.7 percent, amid investor fears that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow the economy and sow uncertainty among businesses.The New York Times - 5d -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - 3d -
Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets
Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 3d -
Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.ABC News - 4d -
Trump says he considering cutting back on Canada tariffs as stock markets bounce
President Trump says he is considering reducing the new tariffs he announced on Canada's steel and aluminum as a response to Ontario's tax on electricity to the U.S. This comes as the stock markets ...CBS News - 4d -
Has Tesla stock hit bottom? Here’s what the options market is saying.
Signs are appearing that investors could begin to build a long position in Tesla.MarketWatch - 10h -
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Markets rose on better-than-expected inflation news, but uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs continued to weigh on investors.The New York Times - 3d -
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Coterra Energy and Walmart.CNBC - 6d -
Tom Lee calls Monday’s stock-market tumble an overreaction. What to watch now.
Tom Lee, one of the more optimistic voices on Wall Street, says that the stock-market drop on Monday was an overreaction as he points to key events this week that could stabilize indexes.MarketWatch - 4d -
The stock market is wobbly. Is now a good time to change how much I invest?
With markets falling in response to economic uncertainty as the Trump administration moves forward with a trade war, some investors are wondering if they should keep investing in the stock market ...MarketWatch - 2d -
U.S. stocks plunge as Americans worry about a recession | Special Report
Stocks in the U.S. cratered as investors fret about a potential recession and the changing tariffs that have evolved into a trade war with several nations. President Trump declined to refute the ...CBS News - 5d -
Market alarms are flashing, and Citi’s latest downgrade adds fuel to the fire
Like other Wall Street banks, Citigroup is worried about the state of the U.S. economy, and recommend putting money elsewhere. For now.MarketWatch - 4d -
Verizon’s stock is beating the S&P 500 this year. Here’s why that could change.
Verizon’s stock is headed for its worst two-day stretch since 2008 after a downgrade from Wolfe Research.MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump's 'America First' policies are boosting stock markets overseas
President Donald Trump’s policies are sending tremors through Wall Street, but they’re having the opposite effect an ocean away.NBC News - 1d -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
One of Wall Street’s biggest bulls now says a flash crash can’t be ruled out
Ed Yardeni says a bear market for stocks may already be underway, and a “flash crash” can’t be ruled out.MarketWatch - 5d -
Gold hits $3,000 for first time on global growth fears
Precious metal has benefited amid steep sell-off in Wall Street stocks and concern over trade warsFinancial Times - 1d -
Stocks sink as investors fret over volley of tariffs
U.S. stocks resume slide as President Trump threatens to hit the European Union with 200% tariff.CBS News - 2d -
Winners and losers from the Wall Street sell-off
‘Ignored stocks’ outperform as Big Tech and banks slideFinancial Times - 3d