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After a tumultuous week, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 9.52%) experienced a significant drop of over 10% in a single day, raising concerns among investors about a potential recession, with J.P. Morgan estimating a 60% chance of one by year-end. To safeguard finances, experts recommend maintaining a robust emergency fund, selling weak stocks, and considering investments in recession-resistant companies or buying stocks at a discount during market downturns. Preparing strategically now can help individuals weather economic...

The stock market experienced a significant uptick on Wednesday, with Union Pacific (UNP) rising over 7%, despite lagging behind the S&P 500's 9.5% gain due to two analyst price target cuts. Jefferies' Stephanie Moore lowered her target from $255 to $230, while TD Cowen's Jason Seidl reduced his from $258 to $252; both maintained their hold and buy recommendations, respectively. Concerns regarding tariffs affecting cargo volume could lead to volatility in Union Pacific's stock, making...

Crude oil prices have dropped by about 15% over the past year, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) now below $70 a barrel, impacting energy companies' cash flows. However, ExxonMobil, Plains All American Pipeline, and Chevron are highlighted as resilient stocks that can thrive amid this volatility, thanks to solid financial positions and consistent dividends. ExxonMobil boasts a low debt-to-equity ratio and a 42-year dividend growth streak, Plains provides stable earnings through fixed-rate contracts, and Chevron's...

President Donald Trump has temporarily paused some tariffs, but continues to enforce significant tariffs on China. The stock market reacted positively to the 90-day delay; however, if the full range of tariffs is implemented after this period, consumers can expect increased prices on various goods. The article hints at potential cost impacts and encourages further reading for more details. Full Article

Nvidia (NVDA 14.89%) stock surged 14.1% in Wednesday trading, fueled by President Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, except China, where rates will increase to 125%. Additionally, Nvidia's partnership with Alphabet was highlighted at the Google Cloud Next conference, where they will launch new AI services and Nvidia's new Vera Rubin GPUs will be utilized by Google Cloud. Despite today's gains, Nvidia's stock is still down approximately 17.5% year to...

Delta Air Lines (DAL 21.52%) began the earnings season with results that exceeded lowered expectations, providing a boost to the airline sector, including a 2% rise in Southwest Airlines (LUV 13.66%). Delta's CEO, Ed Bastian, expressed confidence in navigating economic disruptions but withdrew full-year guidance due to uncertainty. Despite a cautious outlook for airlines amid potential consumer demand declines, Delta's comments have led some investors to reconsider buying airline stocks like Southwest. Full Article