Stocks rallied on Wednesday, with the Dow gaining 485 points after the White House announced a one-month delay on tariffs for Canadian and Mexican auto imports. The ADP report showed only 77,000 private payrolls added in February, below expectations, while services sector growth exceeded forecasts. CrowdStrike shares fell 6.3% due to weak guidance, while Huntington Ingalls surged 12.4% following Trump’s pledge to support the shipbuilding industry.
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Trade Tensions Rise as Tariffs Impact Automakers and Global Markets
Automakers may receive a 30-day exemption from tariffs if they commit to increasing U.S. production. Meanwhile, CK Hutchison Holdings plans to sell 43 ports globally for over $19 billion amid trade tensions, boosting its stock by 25%. Concerns over tariffs and economic slowdown have led to market volatility, with the S&P 500 hitting its lowest level since November 2024.
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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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U.S. stocks opened lower as tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods took effect, prompting retaliatory measures from both countries. The S&P 500 fell 1.44%, while the Dow and Nasdaq also experienced significant declines, with the auto industry particularly affected. Investors are also awaiting the upcoming jobs report, which could influence market sentiment amid rising macroeconomic uncertainty.
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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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Major indexes fell but rebounded on Friday, with leading stocks like Nvidia flashing buy signals. Tesla’s Q4 deliveries missed expectations, leading to a sharp stock decline, while BYD outperformed in EV sales. GM and Ford reported strong Q4 sales, with significant growth in EV sales for both companies.
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