Stocks fell in response to escalating US-China trade tensions, triggered by President Trump’s talk of increasing tariffs. China announced new export controls on critical minerals, requiring government approval for rare-earth exports. This move is seen as a strategic move amid trade tensions. Webster Financial’s stock is not very volatile but reacted to the news, indicating its significance in the market. The stock is up 2% this year but still below its 52-week high. Investors can track stock movements with StockStory’s watchlist feature for timely updates.

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