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Stocks drop after Trump ramps up new tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers

Stocks drop after Trump ramps up new tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers

Summary

U.S. stock markets fell as President Donald Trump increased tariffs to 15% following a Supreme Court decision. Investors are worried about how these tariffs and potential AI challenges will affect various companies. Key tech and airline stocks experienced notable declines.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced a temporary 15% tariff on other countries' imports.
  • The S&P 500 index dropped by 1%.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 821 points, or 1.7%.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell by 1.1%.
  • South Korea's trade minister expressed concerns about U.S. tariffs.
  • Companies affected by AI competition saw stock declines, such as CrowdStrike and AppLovin.
  • U.S. airlines like United, American, and Delta faced losses due to flight cancellations.
  • Novo Nordisk's U.S. stock fell sharply after disappointing trial results, while Eli Lilly's stock rose.

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