The S&P 500 ended its nine-day winning streak on May 5 after President Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S., adding to market uncertainty. Despite concerns about trade tensions and the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision, Skechers surged 24.3% after a major buyout deal, while Netflix and Amazon struggled. Investors are closely watching for signs of progress in trade negotiations and potential rate cuts from the Fed.
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Daily Market Snapshot: April 30, 2025
U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday after a late rally, despite a 0.3% contraction in GDP for the first quarter. Consumer spending surged in March, topping expectations, while labor market data showed weaker-than-expected job growth. As trade tensions and economic uncertainty continue, investors remain cautious, but the market showed resilience as key tech stocks like Meta and Microsoft reported strong earnings.
Daily Market Snapshot: April 25, 2025
On April 24, 2025, major stock indexes surged, driven by a 3.5% jump in the S&P 500 technology sector, led by strong earnings from Alphabet. Investors remained focused on ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations, as President Trump confirmed that talks are underway. Despite mixed earnings reports across other industries, defense and tech sectors saw significant gains. The dollar weakened, while gold and oil prices rose, reflecting investor sentiment amidst the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
Daily Market Snapshot: April 17, 2025
Wall Street ended the session mixed, with optimism around U.S. trade negotiations lifting stocks like Eli Lilly and Apple, while UnitedHealth faced significant losses after lowering its profit forecast. Trade uncertainties continue to weigh on market sentiment, with investors focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook and the impact of tariffs.
Daily Market Snapshot: April 08, 2025
The S&P 500 closed below 5,000 points for the first time in almost a year as investor optimism for a tariff delay evaporated. The market saw significant losses amid growing fears of inflation and the upcoming earnings season. As tariffs on China loom, investors are anxiously awaiting corporate earnings reports to gauge the economic impact.
