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'Magnificent 7' stocks continue getting hammered as Trump tariffs drag markets lower The Magnificent 7 tech stocks continued their sell off Monday as the Trump administration’s global tariff plan rocked markets. Stocks plunge at the open, Trump's tariffs wreak havoc on markets All three of the major averages (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) continue to plummet as US President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on the markets. The S&P 500 is approaching bear market territory while the CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX), also known as Wall Street's fear gauge, is climbing. Morning Brief Anchor Brad Smith and Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre break down the action at the open. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. Trump again calls on 'slow moving' Fed to cut rates as markets continue tumble Trump urges the Fed to lower rates, giving no indication he will back down from his sweeping tariff policy. Wall Street stock bulls throw in the towel as tariff market meltdown 'projects negative outcomes to infinity' Wall Street is slashing its bullish outlook for stocks as investors digest the impact of President Trump's tariffs. Wall Street experts warn stocks have 'ample space' to continue cratering as Trump team digs in on tariffs After the worst week for the S&P 500 since March 2020, equity strategists don't seen any end in sight as investor scramble to price in the worst case scenario from President Trump's latest tariff announcements. Why Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Is Climbing Today Dollar Tree Stock Soars on Citi Upgrade Amid Rising Tariff Impact Wall Street 'fear gauge' flashes red as stocks extend selloff Wall Street's most watched gauge of investor anxiety jumped to a new eight-month high on Monday as U.S. stocks extended their selloff from last week on worries over the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy. The index, dubbed Wall Street's 'fear gauge,' was last up 4.52 points at 49.83, after registering its highest closing level in five years on Friday. The index rose as Wall Street's main equity indexes opened sharply lower, with the S&P 500 close to confirming it is in a bear market - a drop of 20% from a record high. Stock market volatility deepens as Wall Street faces roller-coaster opening The US’s S&P 500 had major swings on Monday. What is a bear market? Bear markets – the name given to periods of stock market decline – can be scary for investors, but there can be opportunities amid the possible losses. The nuclear option China could take in trade war with the US President Xi Jinping is on the offensive. China’s surprise announcement of 34pc retaliatory tariffs on US goods last week triggered a fresh wave of stock market falls on Monday as Xi turns the screws on Donald Trump. Market meltdown: should you sell your shares – or buy? Investors are nursing heavy losses on what some market watchers have called “Black Monday” after Donald Trump’s tariffs sent stock markets into meltdown. Sunation Energy Announces Closing of Second and Final Tranche of Registered Direct Offering Generating Gross Proceeds of $5 Million RONKONKOMA, N.Y., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUNation Energy, Inc. (“SUNation” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SUNE), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power solutions for households, businesses, and municipalities, today announced the second and final closing of its previously announced securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 4,347,826 shares of the Company’s common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu ther Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel - statement The news gave hope to investors that the Trump administration was considering greenlighting Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel after former President Joe Biden blocked it in January on national security grounds. Shares of US Steel rose nearly 7% after the statement was released. US Steel and Nippon Steel did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Wall St pares gains after CNBC says White House not aware of tariff pause Wall Street's main indexes fell back into the red in choppy trade on Monday after CNBC reported White House officials were not aware of U.S. President Donald Trump considering a 90-day pause in tariffs for all countries except China. The White House denial came after stocks rose on a CNBC report about Trump considering a tariff pause. CNBC did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Apple, Tesla, GM, JPMorgan, Nvidia, MicroStrategy, Alibaba, Lilly, and More Shares of Apple and Tesla tumble as both get their price targets cut by a longtime Wall Street bull, bank stocks such as JPMorgan Chase fall on fears of a global recession, and MicroStrategy follows Bitcoin lower. Dollar General and Dollar Tree Are Upgraded. They Have Room to Raise Prices. Dollar General and Dollar Tree should be able to weather higher tariffs, Citi Research analysts say. Wall Street reverses course after Hassett's comments on tariff pause Wall Street's main indexes reversed course and moved sharply higher after White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said in an interview that President Donald Trump was considering a 90-day tariff pause on all countries expect China. At 10:20 a.m. the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 333.50 points, or 0.87%, to 38,614.49, the S&P 500 gained 79.99 points, or 1.69%, to 5,154.07 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 362.69 points, or 2.33%, to 15,950.47. Stocks Turn Higher in Sharp Reversal The stock market spiked suddenly on Monday amid a fury of dip-buying. The S&P 500 was up 2.1% after trading sharply lower earlier in the morning. The Dow was up 370 points, or 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2. U.S. Steel Stock Drops. Activist Now Favors Nippon Deal. Activist investor Ancora has decided that $55 a share for U.S. Steel stock might not be too bad after all. The company sent a letter to its fellow U.S. Steel shareholders outlining a new plan for the steel maker, saying it is still seeking control with a new slate of directors. In August 2023, U.S. Steel began looking for strategic alternatives after rejecting a roughly $35 cash and stock bid from Cleveland-Cliffs Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel agreed to the $55 per share takeover in December 2023. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 4/7/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is MSCI WORLD (^990100-USD-STRD) Return LCMRF MSCI WORLD (^990100-USD-STRD) YTD 0.00% -13.10% 1-Year -17.07% 0.00% 3-Year +48.79% +6.90%