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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is leveraging its Walmart+ membership program to drive growth and customer loyalty as escalating tariffs and global trade tensions threaten the U.S. economy. The subscription-based service, which launched nearly five years ago, has become a key driver of e-commerce growth...

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is having a brutal April – and not just on the charts. The chipmaker's stock has tanked over 22% in the past five trading days. As investors hoped for a reprieve, Reuters dropped a fresh blow: Micron is slapping a tariff-related surcharge on some of its...

Bear markets, defined as a drop of 19.9% or greater from their previous high, tend to be significantly more severe and prolonged when they occur in conjunction with a recession, according to an investment strategist. What Happened: According to analysis shared by Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment...

Copper experienced one of the most volatile trading days in over 15 years, tumbling as much as 7.7% at the start of Monday's trading session in London. Three-month contracts slid to $8,780 a ton as investors scrambled to reduce exposure—before staging a nearly $1,000 rebound in just over two hours—...

As major indices have moved into the oversold territory, led by the tariff-fueled selloff over the last three sessions, CNBC’s Jim Cramer has questioned the Tuesday up move in futures. What Happened: “What a tough moment,” said Cramer in an X post, who is the host of CNBC's ‘Mad...

Andrew Beal, the billionaire founder and owner of Beal Financial Corporation, has publicly supported President Donald Trump‘s contentious tariff policies, despite the resulting upheaval in the financial markets. What Happened: Beal, in an exclusive interview with MarketWatch on Monday,...

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), has seen his net worth plunge below the $300 billion mark. This significant decrease is linked to the ongoing backlash against Tesla and the implementation of new tariffs. What Happened: Musk’s net worth dipped below $300 billion...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following a volatile day of trading on Monday that led the indices to close on a mixed note. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket. The sell-off that began on Thursday has driven the Nasdaq into bear market territory, whereas the S&P 500...

Wall Street’s well-known bearish investor, Mark Spitznagel, forecasted an 80% crash in the stock market, following President Donald Trump‘s tariff rollout. What Happened: Spitznagel, the founder and CIO of hedge fund Universa Investments, shared his bearish perspective on the stock...

The U.S. stock market is exhibiting a “risk-off” sentiment as the gold-to-silver ratio triggers a warning signal reminiscent of the 2020 and 2008 crises, according to analysis from Bravos Research. What Happened: In an X thread, the firm highlighted a recent breakout in the gold-to-...

Amid an escalating trade war, cryptocurrency bettors sharply raised the odds that President Donald Trump would impose additional tariffs on a defiant China.  What happened: Bets in favor of the outcome surged past 80% on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket, marking a 58 percentage point...

BitMEX co-founder, Arthur Hayes, is doubling down on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), anticipating its market dominance to surge to 70% amid economic uncertainties. What Happened: In a post on X, Hayes revealed his ongoing Bitcoin accumulation, expressing his confidence in its growing dominance over other...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), reportedly made direct appeals to President Donald Trump over the weekend to reverse sweeping new tariffs. What Happened: Despite being a key Trump adviser and significant political donor who contributed nearly $290 million to Republicans in last year...

The White House’s recent tariff calculations are reportedly based on an error that inflated the rates by approximately four times, according to a conservative think tank. What Happened: The White House used incorrect values in its tariff formula, leading to a significant...

The CBOE Volatility Index, also known as the “fear gauge,” has spiked over the last few days, raising investor concerns about the direction in which the stock market is headed. These analysts identify historical patterns of the VIX spike similar to the Global Financial Crisis and the...