US STOCKS

Oct 17 2025FINANCE

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: What's Driving the Market?

U. S. stock markets saw a slight rise on Thursday, with tech companies leading the charge. This uptick came after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported better-than-expected profits for the latest quarter. TSMC's Chief Financial Officer, Wendell Huang, mentioned that the demand for their advanced technologies is expected to remain strong through the e...

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Jun 26 2025FINANCE

Stocks Take a Pause Near Record Highs

The stock market is taking a breather on Wednesday, staying close to its peak levels. After a couple of days of big gains, investors are now wondering if the recent surge will continue. The S&P 500 is just a hair away from its all-time high, while the Dow Jones is down a bit, and the Nasdaq is up slightly. Oil prices have been all over the place this week. They drop...

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Apr 23 2025BUSINESS

Stocks Surge as Trade War Tensions Ease

The stock market saw a significant boost after the U. S. government hinted at a possible easing of trade tensions with China. This shift in stance came after President Trump's comments about reducing tariffs on Chinese goods. This move was seen as a positive sign by investors, leading to a surge in stock prices. The Treasury Secretary's remarks about a pot...

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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Tariffs: How Car Prices Might Skyrocket

The stock market took a hit on a Thursday. This was the first day of trading after a major announcement. The news? President Trump had declared a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. This move is expected to spark a global trade war and drive up the cost of vehicles. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 250 points, or 0. 5%. The S&P 500 also fell by 0. ...

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Mar 10 2025FINANCE

Stocks Take a Dive as Trump Talks Recession

The stock market took a nosedive recently, with all three major indexes opening much lower than usual. This happened after President Trump hinted at a possible recession during an interview. He mentioned that the economy is going through a "transition period" but wouldn't confirm or deny a recession. This uncertainty sent shockwaves through the market, with the Dow, ...

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Mar 07 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Tariff Turmoil: Stock Market in a Spin

Stocks in the US took a hit on Thursday, with all three major indexes finishing lower. The Nasdaq, in particular, found itself in correction territory, down 10% from its December high. This wasn't the only bad news for investors. The Dow and S&P 500 are having their worst week since September 2024 and March 2023, respectively. Investors are feeling the pressure of un...

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Shake-Up: Chinese AI Startup Spooks U. S. Tech Giants

Imagine this: you're a big tech company in the U. S. , riding high on the AI wave. Then, out of nowhere, a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek shows off a chatbot that's as good as yours, but way cheaper. That's what happened, and it sent shockwaves through the U. S. stock market. Companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, and even Oracle took a beating. Their stocks ...

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