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Microsoft Stock Faces Pre-Market Slide as Tech Sector Wavers

9Apr

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Microsoft Stock Faces Pre-Market Slide as Tech Sector Wavers

Tech Sector Volatility Spurs Investor CautionAI, Cloud, and Earnings Outlook Still in FocusGlobal Market Tensions Add to the PressureWhat to Watch AheadMicrosoft stock (NASDAQ: MSFT) closed at $354.56 on April 8, with a pre-market dip to $352.72 (-0.52%) seen on April 9. The decline reflects mounting investor caution amid mixed signals from the U.S. Treasury market and an ongoing tech correction that has dragged down major names like Apple and Nvidia.The stock opened at $370.15 the previous day and dipped to an intraday low of $349.97, signaling pressure across tech-heavy indices including the Nasdaq Composite.Tech Sector Volatility Spurs Investor CautionThe pre-market drop is not isolated to Microsoft. Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and other tech majors are also showing weakn...

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Markets Crash in After-Hours as Investors React to Sweeping Trade Measures

3Apr

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Trump’s Tariff Shock: Markets Crash in After-Hours as Investors React to Sweeping Trade Measures

Key Highlights:Markets Tumble Despite Strong Daytime RallyTech Stocks Lead the After-Hours BloodbathTesla’s Wild Day: Surge Turns into SlumpOther Noteworthy MoversInvestor Concerns: Inflation, Recession, and Trade WarsTreasury and Commodities ReactWhat's Next?New York, April 2 (Trump Tariff Announcement)— In a move that sent shockwaves across global financial markets, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of new tariffs late Wednesday that sparked a massive sell-off in after-hours U.S. trading. The announcement, delivered from the White House’s Rose Garden, included minimum 10% tariffs on nearly all countries, along with higher, country-specific tariffs on key trading partners like the European Union (20%), Japan (26%), and China (34%).The tariffs, set to take effect ...

US Stock Market Faces Wild Swings, Ends Dismal Quarter Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Announcement

1Apr

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News

US Stock Market Faces Wild Swings, Ends Dismal Quarter Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Announcement

Monday, March 31, 2025 – US stock Market experienced extreme volatility on the final trading day of the quarter, recovering from deep losses, but still ending the first quarter of 2025 on a dismal note. This market turbulence came just a day before President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated announcement on new tariffs, a move that has traders and investors nervously positioning themselves for the next wave of market risk.Dow Jones Rebounds, Closes Over 400 Points UpThe Dow Jones Industrial Average had a remarkable recovery, clawing back nearly 900 points from its low earlier in the session. The index ended with gains of over 400 points, closing at 41,293.25 points, which signaled some investor optimism. Despite the day’s positive turn, the broader picture for the quarter remained ...