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Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?

Have Tariffs Ended the AI Trade?

Stocks are falling again as tariff fears deflate the AI trade and economic sentiment. The S&P 500 has declined in five of the last six weeks, with selling focused on the technology sector and AI names like Super Micro Computer.

Stocks Try to Stabilize Amid Major Uncertainty

Stocks Try to Stabilize Amid Major Uncertainty

Stocks are trying to stabilize amid major uncertainty about tariffs and the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.5 percent between Friday, March 14, and Friday, March 21. It was the first gain in five weeks. Negative headlines on tariffs and government policy continued....

Volatility Swamps Wall Street as Traders Go Global

Volatility Swamps Wall Street as Traders Go Global

U.S. stocks are swamped in volatility as money streams to Europe and China. The S&P 500 dropped 3.1 percent last week and the Nasdaq-100 tumbled 3.5 percent. It was the third straight decline for both indexes. Global stocks, on the other hand, rallied as the U.S....

End of AI Boom? Tech Crumbles as Value Gains

End of AI Boom? Tech Crumbles as Value Gains

Tech is reeling as investors unload AI stocks and worry about the economy. The S&P 500 slid 1 percent between Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28. It was the fourth decline in the last five weeks, bringing the index back to levels last seen in...

Stocks Face Potential Reversal as Fears Grow

Stocks Face Potential Reversal as Fears Grow

Stocks may have experienced a "false breakout" as investors worry about inflation, jobs and economic growth. The S&P 500 fell 1.7 percent between Friday, February 14, and Friday, February 21. It was the third negative week in the last four and the biggest weekly...

Stocks Climb Again as Global Worries Fade

Stocks Climb Again as Global Worries Fade

Stocks are climbing as worries about trade and geopolitics fade. The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent between Friday, February 7, and Friday, February 14. It was the first gain in three weeks. Buying focused on lagging companies and turnaround stories -- especially in the...

Stocks May Be Battered, But Are They Broken?

Stocks May Be Battered, But Are They Broken?

Stocks are trying to hold their ground amid a flood of bearish headlines and negative sentiment. For the second week in a row, the S&P 500 fell sharply on Monday before rebounding into Friday. The index held potentially important levels both times. (See "Charting...