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Keeping a cool head can be pivotal amid market turmoilPresident Trump calls tariffs 'medicine' as stock market plungesPresident Donald Trump spent the weekend at a golf tournament in Florida as the stock market continued to plunge.Have you checked your 401k balance since President Donald Trump announced widespread tariffs last week on what he called “Liberation Day”?Chances are, it’s down — maybe way down.The markets have lost more than $11 trillion since Trump’s inauguration and more than half of that happened on Thursday and Friday, according to global investment research company...

People on Wall Street react to sinking stocks from tariffsPeople on Wall Street reacted to the stock market downturn from Trump's tariffs announcement with a mix of worry and optimism.Stock markets in New York and around the globe have dropped since President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on most imports, causing Americans to rethink their financial investments.After the opening bell on Wall Street on April 3, the Dow fell sharply in early trading and did not rebound later in the day, mirroring global markets and adding to the jitters for many Americans.The...

President Trump calls tariffs 'medicine' as stock market plungesPresident Donald Trump spent the weekend at a golf tournament in Florida as the stock market continued to plunge.The mass tariffs President Donald Trump announced last week sent the stock market tumbling.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are now in a bear market.Economist and financial institutions are even more concerned about the possibility of a recession in the U.S.President Donald Trump's mass tariffs have sent the stock market tumbling in recent days and has sparked vocal concerns from economists and financial institutions over...

Where does the money generated from tariffs go?The Trump administration predicts tariffs will generate billions of dollars, but where will that money go?Aerospace and defense manufacturer Textron lost the most ground in the sell-off.CVS may be the best positioned to weather a recession.Companies across industries saw earnings prospects sink on downturn fears.It's been a tough week on Wall Street and Rhode Island's biggest publicly traded companies have not been spared in one of the worst market sell-offs in years.The 10 largest publicly traded companies all saw their stock price fall...

People on Wall Street react to sinking stocks from tariffsPeople on Wall Street reacted to the stock market downturn from Trump's tariffs announcement with a mix of worry and optimism.Stock markets in the U.S. and around the globe have dropped since President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on most imports, causing Americans to rethink their financial investments.After the opening bell on Wall Street on April 3, the Dow fell sharply in early trading and did not rebound later in the day, mirroring global markets and adding to the jitters for many Americans.The...

President Donald Trump riffs on 'old fashioned term' groceriesAfter announcing global tariffs, President Donald Trump riffed on the word "groceries," calling it an "old fashioned" and "beautiful term."President Trump imposed new tariffs on imports, causing investors to worry about a recession.Arizona stocks are mixed, with some companies down sharply and others flat or slightly higher.Investors are advised not to panic and to consider adjusting their investment mix if they are concerned about volatility.Stock markets in the U.S. and around the globe took a beating with the news that President Trump...

Tesla trade-ins hit record high amid Elon Musk controversyTesla trade-ins have reportedly hit a record high amid a brand crisis linked in part to CEO Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration. According to the Washington Post, Teslas made up 0.4% of all vehicles traded at traditional dealerships a year ago. That figure doubled to 0.8% in January.unbranded - NewsworthyU.S. stocks plunged, with the Dow closing down more than 700 points and the S&P 500 shedding over 100 points amid heightened inflation and tariff concerns.The Fed's preferred inflation measure, the...

Trevor Jennewine  |  The Motley FoolHistorically, February in a post-election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market.Is the February dip a buying opportunity? Or is the stock market too risky right now? Here's what investors should know.The S&P 500 has historically moved higher in March through AugustThe S&P 500 in the last decade has typically generated a positive...

Trevor Jennewine  |  The Motley FoolHow to create a will, set legacy contacts on your deviceThese four tips can help you and your loved ones sort through the digital assets after someone dies.Problem SolvedHistorically, the February after an election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market.Is the February dip a buying opportunity? Or is the stock market too...

Katie Brockman  |  The Motley FoolThe Trump administration implemented 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico on March 4, as well as an additional 10% tariff on goods from China — bringing the total tariff on Chinese-made goods to 20%. The countries swifly issued retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, escalating tension between the countries and rattling the stock market.Major indexes dropped sharply after the tariffs took effect, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) falling by 2.96% since Monday, as of this writing. The Nasdaq (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) dipped by around 2.98% in...