Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Upgrade Now Nasdaq GIDS - Delayed Quote • USD PHLX HOUSING SECTOR INDEX SETTL (^HGD) Follow 627.68 +14.17 +(2.31%) At close: April 16 at 2:00:27 PM EDT Related News Stock market today: Nasdaq surges as AI trade reignites amid Big Tech earnings, Dow, S&P 500 rise for 8th day Microsoft and Meta's strong earnings reports eased investor fears of an economic slowdown amid President Trump's tariffs. Manufacturing activity hits 5-month low as Trump tariffs leave businesses in 'state of near paralysis' Manufacturing activity declined in April as President Trump's tariffs clouded the outlook for businesses. Nasdaq surges, leading gains as Big Tech earnings lift markets The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) leads the charge, initially rising by 2%, as the US equity indexes (^DJI, ^GSPC) open Thursday's trading session higher. The Morning Brief host Madison Mills and Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre monitor the market and sector moves, highlight the Dow Jones Industrial Average's current win streak ahead of the April jobs report scheduled for this Friday. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. The month that Trump blinked on trade In early April, historic tariffs on nearly all countries in the world went into effect. Roughly one month later, the president has offered some rollbacks of his absolutist trade agenda. Shell launches $3.5bn share buyback as profits hit $5.58bn Oil major announces fourteenth consecutive quarter of a buyback programme of least $3bn. Where to Invest in a New World of Lower Returns Stocks won’t enjoy the strong tailwinds that propelled the S&P 500 to 20%-plus returns in the past two years. Instead, investors should aim for 6% returns. 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Palantir’s Stock Price ‘Doesn’t Make Any Sense.’ Devotees Don’t Care—and They Might Have a Case. The software company has a cultish following and a red-hot stock. The business continues to drive huge debate on Wall Street. Asian shares rise as China says it's considering US overtures on Trump's tariffs Asian markets advanced Friday after China’s Commerce Ministry said Beijing is evaluating overtures from the U.S. regarding President Donald Trump’s tariffs. An unnamed Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson was cited as saying that Beijing had taken note of various statements by senior U.S. officials indicating a willingness to negotiate over tariffs. Microsoft and Meta Platforms led Wall Street higher Thursday after the Big Tech companies reported profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected. Stocks gain on signs of easing Sino-US trade tensions SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Global stocks surged on Friday as signs of possible trade talks between the U.S. and China lifted risk sentiment after lacklustre earning results from tech bellwethers Apple and Amazon fuelled worries about the impact of a global trade war. China's commerce ministry said on Friday the United States has repeatedly expressed its willingness to negotiate on tariffs and that Beijing's door is open for talks, in a move that could ease trade tensions that have roiled global markets. The comments helped U.S. stock futures reverse course from earlier falls after Apple trimmed its share buyback program and warned tariffs could add about $900 million in costs this quarter. Why Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) Soared On Thursday We recently published a list of 10 Firms Lead Rally on Impressive Q1 Earnings, Optimistic Outlooks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Riot Platforms, Inc. 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