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U.S. President Donald Trump's initial tariff actions against Canada, Mexico and China sparked a rise in broad market volatility and a rush to take guard against increased ructions across asset classes from stocks to currencies. The U.S. President's weekend orders for additional levies of 25% on imports from Mexico and most goods from Canada, as well as 10% on goods from China, jolted markets surprised by the speed and intensity of these moves so soon after his inauguration. Analysts estimate the tariffs could raise the risk of a sharp slowdown in global growth, resurgent inflation and a pause to Federal Reserve rate cuts, prompting a bout of risk aversion from investors.

Shares of aircraft leasing company FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) jumped 7.6% in the morning session. While there is no specific news today, the stock continues to recover after the Muddy Waters short report accusing the company of misrepresenting its business (more asset sales than maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) revenue) and engaging in misleading depreciation tactics. This could show that as investors digest the news, speak to FTAI management/investor relations, and conduct their own deep-di

Shares of iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) fell 3.8% in the morning session after the Trump administration's new tariffs (25% on Canadian goods and 10% on Chinese products) shook markets. While similar tariffs were set for Mexico, they have been delayed. But it doesn't help that Canada has already hit back with its levies on U.S. imports. Trump noted in a social media post that Americans might feel the sting: "WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!)." The tariffs were impos

Shares of bedding manufacturer Tempur Sealy (NYSE:TPX) jumped 5.9% in the morning session after a federal judge cleared the way for its (Tempur-Sealy's) merger with Mattress Firm.

Shares of electronic security systems manufacturer Napco Security Technologies (NASDAQ:NSSC) fell 28.2% in the morning session after the company reported weak fourth quarter results. Its revenue missed significantly, and its EBITDA fell short of Wall Street's estimates. The weak performance was attributed to reduced equipment sales to two large distributors. The first distributor is pulling back on all purchases from NSSC to reduce overall inventory levels, and the second distributor is going th

Retirees and other investors looking for predictable passive income streams often invest in fixed-income securities -- things like certificates of deposit, treasury bills and corporate bonds. However,...

U.S. equities slumped at midday, but were off their lows after President Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico.

Dimon and Musk’s collaboration comes just weeks after Dimon offered to help the billionaire with his government cost-cutting initiative.

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