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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.

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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.

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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.

Yahoo Finance Video 19 hours ago

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Trending tickers: Apple, Amazon, Reddit, Airbnb and Standard Chartered

The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Friday.

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The S&P 500 Just Did Something for Only the 4th Time in 75 Years. Here's What History Says Is Next for Stocks.

The S&P 500 finished down more than 5% during the first 100 days of President Trump's second administration. Since 1950, the index has achieved this dubious milestone only three other times during the first 100 days of a presidential term. In all previous cases, the S&P 500 ended the year in negative territory.

Motley Fool 40 minutes ago

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Is the Stock Market at Risk of Another Lost Decade? Here's What History Shows.

Stocks are under pressure due to concerns about a trade war and weakening sentiment. Stock valuations remain elevated as well. Long-term investors have been rewarded time and again over the stock market's history.

Motley Fool 52 minutes ago

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FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as China mulls offer of US trade talks

China’s ministry of commerce said it was evaluating trade talks with the Trump administration.

Yahoo Finance UK 21 minutes ago

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3 Stocks in the S&P 500 Index Have Done the Unthinkable and Rocketed at Least 45% This Year Despite Trump's Tariffs

Broadly speaking, it's been a tough and volatile year for the stock market. President Donald Trump's first 100 days proved tumultuous for the stock market. Trump instituted tariffs in his bid to bring more manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and shake up global trade.

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Prospect of U.S.-China Trade Negotiations Boosts Global Stocks

Global stocks were rising on expectations of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China after China signalled a willingness to negotiate, IG analysts said in a note. "The prospect of easing trade tensions spurred gains across markets: S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climbed, European stocks were poised for a strong open, and Asian equities surged," the analysts said.

Barrons.com 1 hour ago

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April ETF Asset Report: VOO & Short-Term Bonds Lead Gains

S&P 500 ETFs like VOO led April inflows despite market turbulence and economic slowdown fears.

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Should You Buy Palantir Stock After Its 57% Gain in 2025? Wall Street Has a Clear Answer for Investors.

Among 27 Wall Street analysts, Palantir has a median target price of $96 per share, which implies 20% downside from its current price of $120 per share. Palantir currently has a price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio that exceeds 8, which is an outrageously expensive valuation by any standard. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) was the best performing stock in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) in 2024.

Motley Fool 1 hour ago

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3 No-Brainer Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Begging to Be Bought in May

Three supercharged income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 8.63% -- are perfectly positioned to fatten investors' pocketbooks.

Motley Fool 1 hour ago

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Worst-Performing ETFs of April

April saw a sharp stock market drop due to Trump's aggressive new tariffs, especially on China.

Zacks 1 hour ago

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Shell launches $3.5bn share buyback as profits hit $5.58bn

Oil major announces fourteenth consecutive quarter of a buyback programme of least $3bn.

Yahoo Finance UK 2 hours ago

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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.

Barrons.com 3 hours ago

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Investing Pros Haven’t Been This Worried About the Stock Market in at Least 28 Years, Our Exclusive Poll Finds

Nearly 60% say the stock market is overvalued, according to Barron’s latest Big Money poll of professional investors.

Barrons.com 3 hours ago

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S&P 500 Logs Eight Consecutive Positive Days

The S&P 500 has gained for eight consecutive days, its longest run since August. This comes amid increased optimism that trade tensions may be waning since US President Donald Trump announced new levies on April 2. Bloomberg's Valerie Tytel breaks down the situation.

Bloomberg 3 hours ago

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Q1 2025 VICI Properties Inc Earnings Call

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8 intriguing homes with links to World War Two

From former military bases and hospitals to a politician's retreat, all these homes serve as reminders of our wartime past.

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Five questions you shouldn't be asked in a job interview

Some questions could leave employers open to claims of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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