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There aren't many technology companies that can claim they've been a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), but Microsoft (MSFT -2.96%) can do so easily. The tech giant made early investments in OpenAI, giving it early access to ChatGPT, and has been quick to implement AI into its products and services. But even with Microsoft's moves, the company's share price has tumbled about 9% over the past six months. A general sense of concern for the economy may be fueling the drop, but rising competition in the AI space from smaller...

Overseas markets are being blasted by Trump tariff worries today. Momentum names in Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) are getting slammed premarket. And US markets are taking it on the chin in premarket trading. It's shaping up to be a week, as they would say. To that end, Goldman's chief US equity strategist David Kostin cut his three-month and 12-month return forecasts for the S&P 500 (^GSPC) by 5% and 6%, respectively. That would put the S&P 500 at 5,300 in three months, and 5,900 in 12 months. "Slowing growth...

US stock futures slumped on Monday, eyeing a return to losses as trade-war worries kept building in the run-up to President Trump's tariff bonanza later in the week. Contracts on the tech-Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) led the way lower, down 1.1%, while S&P 500 futures (ES=F) sank roughly 0.8%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) dropped about 0.5%, or 200 points. Markets are set to wrap up March on a woeful note, after a rough month and quarter beset by Trump's fast-evolving tariff policy. Last week was the fifth in six...

The Indian stock market benchmark indices experienced a decline, causing concern among investors and shifting market sentiment towards a more cautious and apprehensive stance. Stock Market Today: Hello readers! What a bright and sunny day! Today marks the last day of the financial year. Tomorrow will kick off the trading session that sets the tone for the new financial year. For all market enthusiasts and investors, this is a moment of fresh beginnings and new opportunities. Let’s embrace the excitement, stay optimistic, and manifest a strong and successful start to...

US stock futures fell on Sunday as investors braced for the broadest set yet of President Trump's tariffs to be enacted this week, including an April 2 bonanza that Trump has taken to referring to as “Liberation Day.” Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) dropped by 180 points, or 0.4%, while S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) fell by 0.7% and 1.1%, respectively. CBOT - Delayed Quote • USD As of 8:55:50 PM EDT. Market Open. YM=F ES=F NQ=F The stock market is set to...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: People walk past the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 16, 2023 ... More in New York City. Stocks fell again in morning trading as investors continue to show concerns over the stability of global banks following the collapse last week of Silicon Valley Bank. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Getty Images The stock market selloff has laid bare a crisis of confidence on Wall Street over Washington’s policy direction, and tax-cut optimism — even the cuts themselves — may be not enough...

Stock Market Holiday in April 2025: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed for three additional days in April. The stock market remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays every week.NSE and BSE will remain shut for trading on Monday, March 31, for trading on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Investors would be able to participate in trading on Tuesday for the first time in financial year 2025-26. Here are all the details about the stock market holidays in April 2025.Stock Market Holidays in April...

"The stock market is not the economy" is a common refrain. The thinking goes that while losses in the stock market may hurt Wall Street investors, Main Street is the real backbone of the economy. While that may be true, stocks are an important psychological lever and there is a threshold for losses, beyond which the pain in the market can spill over and hurt consumer spending. That's the thinking that underpins the concept of the "wealth effect," or the idea that rising and falling asset values have a material...

Volatility has returned to the financial markets. The prices of many stocks declined in recent weeks, as traders grew more fearful of tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and a potential downturn in the economy. Those words should perk up your ears. Students of Warren Buffett's priceless teachings know that fear creates opportunities for long-term investors. If you would like to take advantage of the current commotion in the stock market to make some smart investments, here are two outstanding Buffett stocks for your consideration. Buying shares of great businesses when they're on...

Stock market holiday: Indian stock market wrapped up financial year 2024-2025 (FY25) with a gain of 5 per cent amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout of US President Donald Trump's tariff moves. The index rose in March after suffering losses for five consecutive months amid improving macroeconomic indicators and the return of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to the Indian market.While market sentiment remains slightly cautious, investors, traders, and fellow Indians are gearing up to celebrate Eid. However, there appears to be slight confusion about whether the Indian stock market...