WallSt Focus

U.S. stocks slid Wednesday as investors digested a rare economic contraction and braced for a flood of Big Tech earnings.

U.S. consumer confidence has taken a significant hit, plunging to levels not seen since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stocks moved higher on Tuesday as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings and looked to the White House for signs of relief from burdensome auto tariffs.

So far in 2025, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has experienced dramatic price swings, hovering near $96,000 after peaking above $107,000 in late 2024.

Amazon (AMZN) is facing increasing uncertainty as new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods threaten to disrupt its low-cost marketplace model, just as the e-commerce giant prepares to release its first-quarter earnings.

Nvidia’s stock continued its recent slide on Monday, falling nearly 4% after reports emerged that Huawei is preparing a new generation of AI chips aimed at challenging the U.S. chipmaker’s dominance.

Healthcare stocks have long been considered a safe and reliable bet for investors seeking stability during turbulent times.