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U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply as Greenland Tariff Threats and Tech Sell-Off Trigger Broad Market Sell-Off
Major indexes fell on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as investors were shaken by geopolitical tensions and pressures from sector rotation on U.S. stock markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 800 points, the S&P 500 slid roughly 2 %, and the Nasdaq Composite — long the cornerstone of the U.S. market’s rally — dropped over 2 % amid a broad tech sell-off.
By Raviha Imran18 days ago in Trader
As investors move away from tech, small-cap stocks will outpace the S&P 500.
As "small-cap stocks surge," outpacing "mega-cap" technology names in the first weeks of 2026 and indicating what many analysts call a "broadening market rotation," U.S. equity markets are witnessing a significant leadership shift. After years of dominance by large technology firms — driven largely by the artificial intelligence boom and ultra-low interest rates — investors are increasingly allocating capital to smaller, domestically focused companies and cyclical sectors.
By Raviha Imran18 days ago in Trader
As U.S.-European trade tensions cause a "Transatlantic Tantrum," global markets fall.
This week, geopolitical tensions between the United States and key European allies grew, causing a broad sell-off in stocks, increased demand for safe-haven assets, and increased volatility across major asset classes in global financial markets. A contentious dispute involving the United States is at the center of the chaos. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff threats against eight European nations in connection with his bid to influence control over Greenland — a move that has quickly escalated into a flashpoint for transatlantic relations and market sentiment.
By Raviha Imran18 days ago in Trader
Netflix's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings show strong revenue growth, as the Warner deal is imminent.
Netflix finished 2025 with a solid fourth-quarter performance, exceeding Wall Street's expectations and demonstrating the streaming giant's continued relevance in an entertainment industry that is changing quickly. But the spotlight on its latest earnings report was partly overshadowed by one of the most consequential strategic moves in the company’s history — its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets in a massive acquisition effort that’s captured investor attention and sparked both optimism and concern.
By Raviha Imran18 days ago in Trader
DECLINE OF THE DOW JONES AND S&P 500 AS THE DOLLAR WEAKENS AMID GREENLAND THREATS AND TARIFF FEARS
DECLINE OF THE DOW JONES AND S&P 500 AS THE DOLLAR WEAKENS AMID GREENLAND THREATS AND TARIFF FEARS Financial markets have entered a period of heightened volatility as major U.S. stock indexes, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500, moved sharply lower. At the same time, the U.S. dollar has shown noticeable weakness. This shift in market sentiment has been driven by rising geopolitical tensions linked to Greenland and renewed concerns over trade tariffs, creating uncertainty that has unsettled investors across global markets.
By America today 18 days ago in Trader
When Everything Rises at Once
Equity markets are printing record highs. Gold is rewriting its historical peak. Silver is accelerating with unusual force. At the same time, the U.S. dollar remains firm. Under normal market logic, these moves should not coexist. One asset class rising typically implies pressure elsewhere. Yet today, that textbook balance has broken down.
By crypto genie18 days ago in Trader
China Hits 5% Growth Target in 2025 as Exports Power Economy Despite Trade Tensions
China’s national economy achieved its official 2025 growth target of about 5%, surprising some observers who expected renewed U.S. tariffs and internal structural weaknesses to slow the world’s second-largest economy significantly. GDP increased by 5.0% last year, in line with Beijing's stated goal and indicating resilience in the face of numerous obstacles, according to government data.
By Raviha Imran19 days ago in Trader
