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An escalating trade war and ever-changing tariff policies from President Donald Trump are dragging down the stock market, but experts say Americans anxious about their investments and retirement savings shouldn’t panic. U.S. stocks rallied on Friday but all three major indexes still ended the week in the red. The S&P 500 saw a 2.1% boost just one day after closing more than 10% below its record for its first “correction” since 2023."Markets are going to go up, and they're going to go down. But you know what? We have to...

Last week, the S&P 500 hit correction territory, which is defined as a 10% decline from a previous ... high. The pressure on stocks seems to come from an economic growth scare, which includes plunging consumer confidence, with additional fuel provided by the policy uncertainty surrounding tariffs. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, the S&P 500 hit correction territory, which is defined as a 10% decline from a previous high. Stocks rebounded on Friday, so the S&P 500 sits a little over 8% below...

The stock market recently entered a correction phase, which is a decline of 10% or more from the recent peak. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 2.13%) just hit that level on Thursday, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 2.61%) has now tumbled more than 14% from the top. Many stocks are down even more. Stock market volatility can be unnerving. While investors can't completely insulate their portfolio from volatility, they can take steps to lessen the blow. One way to do that is by investing in dividend stocks, which have historically been...

China's stock market is suddenly surging after a tough time in 2024.A pro-tech shift from Beijing is spurring confidence in markets.While economic challenges persist, sources say the government is correcting course.China looks investible again.The country's stocks are rallying, countering the notion that investors should avoid the world's second-biggest economy.Though many on Wall Street have been bearish on China since 2023, its stock market is suddenly looking good relative to flagging US peers.Just a year ago, investors fled China in droves as they lost faith in its post-pandemic economy, and the...

Tariff-related concerns have sent stocks reeling over the past month, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) down about 5% year to date as of Thursday morning. Investors may want to remember that while policy shifts are unsettling, pullbacks of 5% to 10% in the benchmark index are not uncommon. "On average, the index experiences three drawdowns of between 5% and 10% each year," Jeff Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, wrote in a note to clients. “In fact, the S&P 500 has had at least one 5% pullback in 94%...

Investors watching the S&P 500’s plunge this week are processing a mix of signals. Will the threat of tariffs push the economy into a recession or is this simply a retrenchment from the highly valued technology companies that some analysts and investors argued were due for a pullback?There is a different stock index that is flashing a clearer warning sign.The Russell 2000 includes smaller companies that are more sensitive to the whims of the economy. These companies tend to run thinner profit margins that can be more easily eroded in...

The US stock market rallied on Friday after days of pain brought on by Trump's trade war.Markets cheered after Sen. Chuck Schumer said he'd support a GOP spending bill.It means a government shutdown will likely be averted, delivering investors much-needed good news.After days of pain brought on by President Donald Trump's trade war, markets got some relief in Friday's session as developments in Washington, DC, indicated the government will avoid a shutdown.Major stock averages rose sharply on the unexpected news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer would support the six-month...

The stock market is in a world of hurt, giving up all of its post-election gains due to worries about tariffs, trade wars, and the threat of recession. But gold continues to shine! The yellow metal is getting ever closer to $3,000 an ounce, opening up investment opportunities. Here are some to consider from top MoneyShow experts. Sean Brodrick | Weiss Ratings Daily There’s something very curious going on in gold — and it says something about where the yellow metal might be headed. An easy way to play the...

The stock market has plunged since President Trump took office for a second time, a stark contrast to the early days of his first presidency. The S&P 500 index has fallen sharply since hitting a record high on Feb. 19.The index fell into a so-called correction on Thursday. Corrections, a Wall Street term referring to a 10 percent decline from an index’s last peak, are relatively rare yet symbolically worrisome milestones for the markets. Other major indexes, including the Nasdaq and the Russell 2000, had already slid into correction territory...

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) The stock of beauty retailer Ulta Beauty surged over 6% after the company surpassed expectations in its earnings performance. Ulta rannounced earnings of $8.46 per share and revenue of $3.49 billion, exceeding analysts’ forecasts of $7.12 per share and $3.46 billion in revenue. Rubrik (RBRK) Stock in the data management company jumped 16% following an exceptional fourth-quarter report. Rubrik generated $258 million in revenue, exceeding analysts' estimates of $233 million. DocuSign (DOCU) DocuSign saw a rise of 12% after posting stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. The electronic signature provider...