The Dow falls 300 points Tuesday, erasing earlier gains
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-08 17:00:00
Stocks ended down Tuesday after an early climb. The Nasdaq fell 335 points, Dow lost 320, and S&P dropped 79. Big Tech stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta all fell. The market has seen four days of volatility after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Dow down 10.1% in the past month.
Investors quickly lost confidence despite Treasury Secretary Bessent’s comments on negotiating tariff deals. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq have all experienced significant losses in recent months. The Nasdaq is down 20.8% this year, with the S&P and Dow nearing bear market territory. The S&P 500 has dropped 17% since February 19.
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