U.S. stocks surged as President Trump temporarily eased tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, alleviating fears of a trade war. The S&P 500 rose 1.1%, with significant gains in the Dow and Nasdaq, while concerns lingered over the economic impact of ongoing tariffs. Brown-Forman’s stock jumped 10.1% after reporting stronger-than-expected profits, despite challenges ahead.
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U.S. stocks rallied as President Trump temporarily eased some tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, boosting investor confidence. The S&P 500 rose 1.3%, while Brown-Forman surged nearly 10% after reporting better-than-expected profits. However, uncertainty remains as tariffs continue to impact consumer confidence and business growth.
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Stocks fell for the second consecutive day as tariffs imposed by the Trump administration took effect, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.2% and wiping out nearly all gains since the November election. Canada and China retaliated with significant tariffs on U.S. goods, leading to a $3 trillion loss in market value. Major companies like GM, Ford, and Chipotle faced declines, while concerns about a softening economy and inflation expectations grew, prompting traders to anticipate multiple rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year.
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Global stock markets plummeted following President Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, effective March 4, 2025. The Indian stock market experienced a significant decline, with the BSE Sensex dropping 341.82 points and the NSE Nifty down 132.80 points, marking a record 10th consecutive day of losses. US automakers faced sharp declines, and analysts warned of potential price hikes for consumers, particularly in the automobile sector, due to disrupted supply chains and increased vehicle costs.
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U.S. stock markets are set to open lower as President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Despite this, investor sentiment appears stable, with shares of Ford and General Motors showing only slight declines, despite significant reliance on parts from these countries.
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Oxford Metrics faced a challenging 2024, with adjusted earnings per share dropping 44% to 5.29p, yet remains profitable with a solid balance sheet and £50.7m in net cash. Despite a 55% decline in share price over five years, the company has a promising outlook for 2025, supported by a diverse market pipeline and forecasts suggesting a return to earnings growth.
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Textron and Halliburton saw their shares decline by 3.4% and 3.6%, respectively, amid forecasts of lower profits and softer activity. The S&P 500 reached a record high, driven by Netflix’s strong subscriber growth and a $500 billion AI investment plan announced by President Trump, boosting tech stocks significantly. However, overall market breadth was narrow, with declining issues outnumbering advancers on both the NYSE and Nasdaq.
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Investors reacted positively on the first trading day of President Trump’s second administration, with the Dow rising 538 points and most S&P 500 sectors closing higher. Strong earnings reports, particularly from banks, supported a 12% year-over-year increase in S&P 500 earnings per share for Q4 2024, despite concerns over regulatory and trade policies. Notable stock movements included a 3.2% drop in Apple shares following a downgrade, while Nvidia gained 2.3% after Trump revoked an executive order on AI oversight.
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