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April jobs report expected to show hiring slowed amid tariff uncertainty

The April jobs report comes as investors search for clues surrounding how President Trump's tariff policies could be impacting economic activity.

Yahoo Finance 3 minutes ago

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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.

Yahoo Finance 19 hours ago

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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 20 hours ago

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Eurozone inflation holds steady at 2.2%

Services inflation, which is closely watched by the European Central Bank, rose to 3.9%, which could give some policymakers room for pause.

Yahoo Finance UK 6 minutes ago

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Fed outlook in focus as US stocks rally picks up steam

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve meeting in the coming week is set to test the U.S. stock market's sharp rebound, with investors hoping the central bank is poised to resume lowering interest rates in the months ahead. During the rally, stocks have nearly erased the slump set off by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The S&P 500 was last down roughly 1% since April 2, when Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement sent stocks plunging and led to some of the market's most volatile swings in 50 years.

Reuters 18 minutes ago

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Comparing stock market trends under Trump, Biden and other recent presidents

The US stock market has been on a rollercoaster during President Donald Trump’s second term. The S&P 500 posted its third worst 100-day start to a presidential term in US history.

CNN Business 59 minutes 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.

Yahoo Finance UK 1 hour ago

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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.

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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 1 hour 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 59 seconds ago

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BofA’s Hartnett says US payrolls are key for recession playbook

(Bloomberg) -- Investors are now betting on a more market-friendly stance from President Donald Trump in the coming months, and fears about a US recession could diminish further if Friday’s key jobs report shows resilience, according to Bank of America Corp.’s Michael Hartnett.Most Read from BloombergNJ Transit Urges Commuters to Work Remotely If Union StrikesNYC Lost $9 Billion of Income to Miami, Palm Beach in Five YearsNew York City Transit System Chips Away at Subway Fare EvasionNYC’s MTA to

Bloomberg 2 hours 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.

Motley Fool 2 hours ago

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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 2 hours 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.

Zacks 2 hours ago

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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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 3 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 4 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.

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