How the Stock Market Has Done Under Trump
When President Trump entered his first term, stocks were steadily marching upward. This time, the trajectory has inverted.
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White House defends Trump's tariffs amid plunging stock markets
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Stocks tank and egg prices soar under Trump | Lloyd Green
Once again, the American economy is under the gun and under a microscope. In 2016, voters in the UK opted to leave the European Union hoping that the day after would deliver something better. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Don’t expect Trump or Powell to bail out investors this time as stock market hits ‘danger zone’
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Trump says he considering cutting back on Canada tariffs as stock markets bounce
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Late Night Takes Stock of Trump’s Effect on the Markets
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Trump defends tariffs in speech to business leaders amid market turmoil
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Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
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GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...The Hill - 2d -
Maggie Haberman: Stock market drop not something Trump, aides can ‘explain away’
New York Times political correspondent and CNN contributor Maggie Haberman said the drop in the stock market is not something President Trump or his aides can “explain away.” Haberman joined CNN’s ...The Hill - 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 - 2d -
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 - 15h -
We're buying more shares of our newest stock that has a catalyst on the way
We're putting some money to work Thursday into a market that has moved deeper into oversold territory.CNBC - 1d -
Trump Media stock has lost half its value since Inauguration Day
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Faisal Islam: Trump is no longer swayed by the stock markets
The assumption that the US president would row back on policies if shares fell no longer holds true.BBC News - 2d -
Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nikkei all down by at least 2% and Tesla shares fall 15% for worst day since September 2020. Global stock markets have continued to fall amid fears that a wide-ranging ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 1h -
Johnson says Zelensky has done 'about face' on mineral deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said during a radio interview that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has done a complete “about face” on the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal that was not signed ...The Hill - 5d -
What to know after Monday's market downturn
Stock futures are slightly up Tuesday morning after a major sell-off Monday. Investors are uneasy due to uncertainty over tariffs and President Trump has refused to rule out a recession spurred by ...CBS News - 3d -
What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - 5h -
Stocks take another tumble after Trump's weekend comments on inflation
The stock market nosedived after the opening bell on Monday amid President Trump's remarks over the weekend that inflation could continue to rise. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - 4d -
A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn't that rare
The U.S. stock market has just dropped 10% from its high set last month, hurt by worries about the economy and a global trade warABC News - 14h -
Tesla’s stock has lost its ‘Trump bump.’ Here’s the latest bad news.
Tesla’s stock is sinking after another month of bad China sales. Elon Musk has now lost about $7 billion in his stake since the election.MarketWatch - 3d -
European stocks steady after US markets plunge
The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".BBC News - 3d -
Hedge funds slash bets as Trump’s trade war causes ‘a lot of pain’
Managers’ favourite stocks tumble as market volatility surgesFinancial Times - 2d -
Stocks tumble after Trump imposes tariffs and Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow: Morning Rundown
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