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$S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ Welcome to April 9, 2025—a day where the markets are buzzing with tension and opportunity! The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow are reeling from fresh US tariffs hitting over 180 countries, sending futures into the red. But don’t let the chaos fool you: beneath the surface, there’s money to be made. Today, we’re breaking down the key news driving the market, spotlighting stocks to watch, and mapping out trading plays to turn this turbulence into profit. Let’s dive in! 1. What’s Moving the Market Today? The headline of the day is the rollout of new US tariffs, targeting imports from over 180 countries. Announced l

$T. Rowe Price(TROW)$ T. Rowe Price (TROW) has long been considered one of the safest dividend-paying stocks in the market. The company is well-known for its asset management business and a history of reliable earnings and dividend growth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, TROW experienced a strong bull run, reaching all-time highs alongside the broader market. However, since then, the stock has tumbled—giving back most of its gains and still trading significantly below its peak. That might lead many to assume it’s an opportunity. After all, the underlying fundamentals appear to have recovered: revenue has normalized, and earnings per share (EPS) are back to healthy levels. At the current price around $94, with earnings around $9 per share, the stock

As markets stumble and uncertainty grips the global economy, Berkshire Hathaway quietly sits on a war chest of $334 billion in cash—the largest in its history. While headlines scream panic and portfolios bleed red, Warren Buffett remains unshaken. The Oracle of Omaha has lived through more crashes, bubbles, and bear markets than most investors have even read about, and he’s often emerged stronger on the other side. So, in times like these, is there a better compass than Buffett’s timeless wisdom? One of my favorite quotes from Buffett is: "You’ve got to be prepared, when you buy a stock, to have it go down 50% — or more — and be comfortable with it, as long as you’re comfortable with the holding." This mindset has been my anchor. When I buy stocks or ETFs, I do so with the understanding th

$S&P 500(. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ )$ $NASDAQ(. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ )$ $US Dollar Index(DXY)$ The inflation spotlight is back! Tomorrow, April 10, 2025, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the March 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report at 8:30 AM ET, and markets are buzzing with anticipation. Forecasts suggest a cooling trend: headline CPI is expected to rise 0.1% month-over-month (MoM) after a 0.2% increase in February, while the year-over-year (YoY) rate is projected to dip to 2.6% from 2.8%. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, is forecast to rise 0.3% MoM after a 0.2% uptick in February. With the Fed’s 2% inflation target in sight, could this report pave the way for rate cuts? Let’s dive int

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Extreme Fear Grips Markets The Fear & Greed Index, which tracks investor sentiment, is currently sitting at 4 out of 100. For context, the “Extreme Fear” category begins at 25—we’re well below that. A Brutal Week for U.S. Tech Looking at the S&P 500 over the past five days, the picture is grim. Nearly everything is red. But it’s not just the color—it’s the severity of the losses. Apple is down 7%, Meta 10%, Amazon 8%. ServiceNow, Intuit, Salesforce, Adobe, Uber—all down more than 9%. These are major, foundational U.S. tech companies, and they’re continuing to slide. A False Hope and a Flash Rebound There was a brief moment of optimism when a rumor emerged that

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $S&P 500(.SPX)$ Tesla’s stock is under fire, dropping to test the $220 level again as of April 8, 2025. Tesla bull Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities has slashed his price target, calling Tesla a “political symbol” amid Elon Musk’s controversial ties to the Trump administration. With earnings set for April 22, the big question looms: Can Tesla hold the key $200 level before the report? And if you’re eyeing a dip, what’s the right price to buy? Let’s break down the technicals, fundamentals, and sentiment to find out if this is a golden opportunity—or a falling knife. Tesla’s $220 Test: A Technical Breakdown Tesla’s stock has been a rollercoaster in 2025, down 11% YTD and now testing $2

When it comes to market darlings, Natera doesn’t exactly strut across CNBC headlines in a glittering AI cape. But don't let its relatively quiet demeanour fool you — behind the lab coats and test tubes lies a company quietly revolutionising the world of diagnostics, with implications that extend well beyond the prenatal niche it first carved out. From Maternity Wards to Oncology Warlords Let’s start at the beginning. $Natera(NTRA)$ earned its stripes by pioneering non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), helping parents-to-be detect chromosomal abnormalities without the trauma of invasive procedures. That business, far from plateauing, still boasts a healthy 32% year-on-year growth. But the real plot twist? Natera’s pivot from expectant mothers to ex

$Asbury(ABG)$ ABG is a stock I’ve owned before, and after stepping away for a bit post-earnings, I’ve decided to get back in. The stock price tells the story of its recent volatility: after a strong Q4 report, shares surged up to $300, but they’ve since come down to the ~$220 level. This has created, in my view, a highly attractive entry point for a fundamentally strong, long-term growth story. The Business: A National Automotive Retail Giant Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., operating a broad network of dealerships and service centers. They sell new and used vehicles, offer repair and maintenance services, and provide financing and insurance products. While the headline revenue may be driven by vehicle

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ The first quarter of 2025 has delivered a harsh blow to the tech sector, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices recording their worst quarterly performances since 2022. Major players like Tesla and Nvidia have seen steep declines—36% and nearly 20%, respectively—raising alarms among investors. This post explores the drivers behind this downturn, its ripple effects, and strategies to weather the storm in 2025’s volatile financial landscape. Detailed Analysis The S&P and Nasdaq’s dismal Q1 2025 performance stems from multiple pressures. Rising interest rates, as the Federal Reserve continues its fight against inflation, have squeezed growth stocks reliant on cheap b