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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq jump in volatile session ahead of Trump's tariff reveal

Investors are looking ahead to President Trump's deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners creeps closer.

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Job openings hit lowest level since September as labor market cools

Job openings hovered near a four-year low in February as the labor market showed continued signs of slow cooling.

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The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU) pulled in $425.7 million Monday. Here are the daily ETF fund flows for April 1, 2025.

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The Smartest Index ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in the stock market. Technology stocks, which had led the market higher in the past few years, have particularly struggled in recent months. In addition, there is some concern that artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending could begin to cool in coming years, which has impacted tech stocks.

Motley Fool 23 hours ago

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Should You Buy the Invesco QQQ ETF During the Nasdaq Correction? History Offers a Clear Answer.

It's home to many of the trillion-dollar tech giants that lead the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, so it has delivered spectacular returns over the last couple of years. The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 by holding the same stocks and maintaining similar weightings. The Nasdaq-100 is weighted by market capitalization, meaning its largest constituents have a greater influence over its performance than the smallest.

Motley Fool yesterday

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The key risks that drove the S&P 500's worst first quarter in 3 years aren't going away

As the first quarter ends, strategists are worried about more than just Donald Trump's tariffs as the outlook for stocks has dampened to start the year.

Yahoo Finance yesterday

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VOO Has a Green Day but Closes Q1 Simply Red

Stock ETFs struggled again while bond ETFs jumped and Goldman Sachs boosted recession odds.

etf.com yesterday

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Stock market today: Dow gains 400 points, stocks reverse losses as markets cap worst quarter since 2022

Uncertainty about the scope of this week's reciprocal tariffs is weighing on already battered markets.

Yahoo Finance yesterday

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30-Year-Old With $65K In Stocks Sparks Debate – 'Focusing Mostly On ETFs' But Now Betting On Bonds, Small Caps, And International Plays

Many investors start their journey toward financial security with stocks, and a successful investing strategy involves considering the risks, adapting, and thinking about the long-term rewards. For some, a well-balanced portfolio contains stocks, bonds, and small-cap investments, while for others, a mix of international stocks and ETFs is a favorite approach since it offers broader diversification. Either way, a combo of these assets ensures both growth and protection against a market downturn a

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Wall Street strategists continue to cut their stock market forecasts as Trump tariff fears become reality

Wall Street strategists are growing less optimistic on S&P 500 returns in 2025 as President Trump's tariffs are expected to weigh on economic growth.

Yahoo Finance yesterday

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CVS leads S&P 500 in Q1, Deckers & Tesla are biggest losers

On the final day of the first quarter of 2025, Madison Mills and Julie Hyman take a look at the best and worst-performing stocks and sectors of the year so far. Among the worst performers are Deckers (DECK) and Tesla (TSLA), while CVS Health (CVS) led gains.To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.

Yahoo Finance Video yesterday

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'Not currently priced in': What Wall Street is saying about Trump's April tariff deadline

Investors are wary of further downside in the stock market ahead of President Trump's reciprocal tariff deadline on April 2.

Yahoo Finance 2 days ago

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Trump's 'Liberation Day' and a labor report: What to know this week

Trump's highly anticipated tariff announcements and a crucial labor market report are set to greet a slumping stock market in the week ahead.

Yahoo Finance yesterday

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The Best Technology ETF to Invest $500 in Right Now

When mentioning the stock market's performance, the investment community usually focuses on the S&P 500 index. In the past decade, it has generated a total return of 236%, which is an impressive feat. Luckily, there's an investment vehicle that has significantly outperformed the S&P 500.

Motley Fool 2 days ago

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$14K Investor In TSLA, NVDA, And QQQ Faces Dilemma – 'Looking To Hold For At Least 10 Years' But Is That A Recipe For Disaster? Reddit Debates

Knowing which stocks to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey. Some swear by the “buy and hold” strategy, while others advocate for constant rebalancing of a portfolio to mitigate risk. The issue becomes even more pronounced when a portfolio is heavily condensed in high-growth but volatile sectors like technology. Don't Miss: This Jeff Bezos-backed startup will allow you to become a landlor

Benzinga 3 days ago

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A looming risk to the US economy: Chart of the Week

A deep equity market sell-off could reverse a key post-pandemic trend that's helped the US economy stave off recession.

Yahoo Finance 3 days ago

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Stock market today: Dow drops 700 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink as Wall Street reels from tariff, inflation fears

US stock futures slipped as Wall Street continues to grapple with President Trump's escalating trade war.

Yahoo Finance 4 days ago

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Why Fearful Investors Shouldn’t Take the VIXY ETF Bait

You’ve probably heard of the VIX Index before—it’s often referred to as the market’s “fear gauge,” a symbolic barometer for uncertainty in the stock market. If you’re a more seasoned investor, you may have tried investing in one of its indirect proxies: the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY). But here’s the thing: the VIX isn’t something to be traded casually or opportunistically. It’s usually better used as a signal or a tool rather than a trade or an investment. I’m bearish on VIXY ov

TipRanks 4 days ago

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PCE, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, shows prices increased more than expected in February

Friday's PCE data release comes as investors closely watch where inflation stands at the onset of President Trump's tariff policies.

Yahoo Finance 4 days ago

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$1.4B Leaves QQQ as Technology Stocks Lead Market Malaise

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) experienced outflows of $1.4 billion. Here are the daily ETF fund flows for March 27, 2025.

etf.com 5 days ago

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Return	VAW	Category
YTD	+0.95%	+1.03%
1-Year	-6.06%	+0.40%
3-Year	+0.94%	+0.63%

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