From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-15 16:08:00

American tech stocks saw a rise on Monday as Trump’s tariffs on tech companies were in focus. S&P 500 up by 0.8%, Nasdaq by 0.6%, Dow Jones by 0.7%. However, mixed signals on tariffs from Trump and Lutnick caused uncertainty for big tech companies over the weekend.

Hedge funds play a significant role in stock market performance. Apple Inc. (AAPL) stands out with 166 hedge fund holders. Jefferies upgraded AAPL from “Underperform” to “Hold” but lowered price target due to concerns about global recession impact on iPhone demand.

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