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Markets wrapped up the week with a choppy session as traders digested mixed earnings and political drama. The Dow tumbled over 500 points, shedding 1.33%, dragged lower by a steep 22% plunge in UnitedHealth after the insurer slashed its full-year profit outlook. The S&P 500 eked out...

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Markets suffered a sharp selloff Wednesday as trade tensions flared and Fed Chair Jerome Powell issued his most pointed warning yet on the economic risks tied to the administration’s evolving tariff strategy. The Dow fell over 700 points, the S&P 500 sank more than 2.2%, and the Nas...

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Stocks closed slightly lower Tuesday in what felt like a calm pause after several sessions dominated by tariff headlines. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Dow lost about 0.4%, and the Nasdaq slipped just 0.1% after all three had shown early strength. Markets were largely subdued, digestin...

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Stocks extended their rebound Monday as investors welcomed a temporary pause on tech-related tariffs, even as recession fears linger. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8%, the Dow gained more than 300 points, or 0.7%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.6%, though all three finished well off their highs. Tec...

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Stocks surged Friday, capping off one of the wildest weeks Wall Street has seen in years, fueled by a rapid-fire back-and-forth on tariffs and trade tensions. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%, the Nasdaq gained 2.1%, and the Dow added 1.5%, closing up nearly 600 points. These gains helped th...

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Markets reversed violently on Thursday, giving back a sizable chunk of Wednesday’s historic gains after investors digested new details from the White House on escalating tariff actions. The Dow plunged over 1,000 points, while the S&P 500 dropped nearly 3.5% and the Nasdaq tumbled 4...

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Markets exploded higher Wednesday as President Trump announced a surprising 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs, offering traders a long-awaited break from the relentless barrage of trade war headlines. The S&P 500 roared over 9.5%, marking its best day since 2008, while the Nas...

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Markets took another blow Tuesday as the tariff war narrative intensified, pushing the S&P 500 dangerously close to bear market territory. Stocks had started the day strong, but a fresh announcement from the White House erased early optimism. By day’s end, the Dow lost 300 points, d...

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Stocks spun wildly Monday as investors endured yet another turbulent session, with tariff-driven headlines jerking the market back and forth throughout the day. The Dow shed 350 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 slipped for a third straight session, closing down 0.24%. The Nasdaq ...

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Markets were crushed again Friday, capping off one of the worst two-day stretches since the pandemic as retaliatory Chinese tariffs and sobering commentary from Fed Chair Powell sent investors fleeing. The Dow cratered over 2,200 points, shedding 5.5% and officially entering correct...

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Markets experienced a brutal selloff Thursday, their worst single-day drop since the pandemic in 2020, after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs sent a shockwave across global financial markets. The Dow collapsed by more than 1,700 points, marking its fifth-largest point drop...

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Markets staged a strong comeback Wednesday as traders braced for President Trump’s long-awaited “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. After a rocky start that saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down over 1%, stocks reversed course as investors looked forward to clarity following weeks of tr...