Investors reacted to escalating trade tensions between US and China after President Trump announced a potential ‘massive increase’ in tariffs on Chinese imports. China’s new export controls on critical minerals, requiring government approval for certain rare-earth exports, raised concerns. Analysts view this move as a strategic assertion of China’s dominance in the global rare earth supply chain. Among impacted stocks, Comerica saw a significant increase in share value following the announcement of a $10.9 billion acquisition by Fifth Third Bancorp. Comerica’s shares are up 24.2% this year, trading close to their 52-week high. Generative AI is expected to impact large corporations, offering investment opportunities in semiconductor stocks.

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