The S&P 500 Index $^SPX ended Monday’s session in positive territory as investors maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook on U.S. trade negotiations, even in the face of escalating protectionist measures. The uptick came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, intensifying economic pressure on key trade partners—most notably China.
Strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM highlight growing concerns for the S&P 500 $^SPX as persistent inflation and muted economic expansion threaten to cap gains through the summer. Recent analysis led by Mislav Matejka points to a transition from the index’s early-year rebound toward a period marked by stagnation, shaped by macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Late-month stock market fluctuations underscored how quickly investor sentiment shifts on geopolitical developments. A public statement from former US President Donald Trump, blaming China for allegedly breaching trade agreements and signaling a potential meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, catalyzed sharp intraday swings. Initially, the S&P 500 index $^SPX dropped as much as 1.2%, before moderating losses and closing flat.
Best Buy Co. $BBY revised its annual sales and profit projections following sustained pressures from US-imposed tariffs. The company now expects comparable sales growth of 1% year-on-year, a decrease from the previous 2% estimate. This adjustment is contingent upon tariffs staying at their current levels, pending the outcome of recent judicial decisions on Trump-era trade measures. The retailer has simultaneously downgraded its adjusted earnings forecast, reflecting the unpredictability surrounding import costs and supply chain stability.
Microsoft Corp. $MSFT is once again approaching its peak valuation, reversing months of stagnation. The renewed momentum is tied directly to the strengthened performance of its Azure cloud division. Following a prolonged period of limited gains, Microsoft shares now sit just 1.5% below their record set in July 2024. This recovery aligns with a broader upswing in major US equity indices such as the S&P 500 $^SPX and Nasdaq 100 $^NDX, reflecting investor confidence in the technology sector.
Last week, US stock indexes found themselves firmly in the global spotlight. The S&P 500 recorded its second-largest weekly gain in 2025, now standing just about 3% below its record high set nearly three months ago. This bullish movement was driven by robust demand for shares of leading technology corporations, which once again emerged as the primary growth engine of the US stock market.
This week, Coinbase Global Inc. $COIN has become a central focus on Wall Street, as the cryptocurrency exchange operator posted a striking rally. The company’s stock soared by 34% over the past five trading sessions, marking its strongest weekly gain since the 2016 U.S. presidential election. This leap came just ahead of Coinbase’s addition to the prestigious S&P 500 index — a move that has underscored the growing relevance of digital asset platforms within the broader financial sector.
Coinbase Global Inc. $COIN, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, has reached a significant milestone in its development. According to the latest press release from S&P Dow Jones Indices, the company will enter the S&P 500 index $^SPX, marking a success not only for Coinbase but also for the entire digital asset industry. This article will examine the implications of this event for the crypto market and its potential consequences.
The S&P 500 $^SPX and Nasdaq Composite $^IXIC posted modest losses on Tuesday as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings and fresh economic signals. At the heart of the market's hesitation lie growing concerns over the escalating trade dispute between the United States and China, rekindled by sharp commentary from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessint.
Netflix $NFLX, the global leader in streaming entertainment, continues to show confidence in its financial outlook despite an unpredictable economic climate and evolving U.S. tariff policies. According to recent statements from top leadership, the company remains on track to meet its annual revenue targets, emphasizing that its business model is robust enough to weather even significant macroeconomic shocks.
Thursday’s trading session on Wall Street ended with a mixed picture as the S&P 500 $^SPX trimmed earlier gains and the Nasdaq slipped into negative territory. Uncertainty centered around progress in US-Japan trade talks and ongoing speculation about the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Key individual performances, most notably by Eli Lilly $LLY, Apple $AAPL, and UnitedHealth $UNH, drove sector-specific swings and influenced the overall market narrative.
Ahead of the release of key quarterly earnings from America's top corporations, the US stock market remains tense, unsettled by President Donald Trump’s unexpected tariff announcements. These moves have not just rattled market participants but reignited volatility reminiscent of the post-pandemic turmoil five years ago.
