Traders hustled on the New York Stock Exchange floor during morning trades on March 4, 2025. The energy buzzed, and if you’re picturing something right out of a gritty Manhattan drama, you’d be spot-on.

It’s been a roller-coaster for investors lately, with Wall Street moods mirroring the city’s weather — unpredictable. Stocks clawed back a chunk of losses on Tuesday, shaking off trade tension cobwebs that spooked them earlier.

How Did Things Play Out?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average nosedived 270 points, or 0.6%, echoing Monday’s hefty 650-point drop. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 shed 0.3%. Both indices narrowed earlier losses, with the Dow slipping over 840 points and the S&P 500 diving 2% before bouncing back.

The Nasdaq Composite, though, decided to play the game differently. It added 0.5%, thanks to Nvidia and Alphabet, which soared around 3% each. From dipping over 2% at its lows, the Nasdaq pulled a 180-degree turn — a reminder that markets here are as lively as a Times Square crowd. For the number crunchers, here’s a quick Nasdaq Composite snapshot for the past year:

The Trade Tango

What really got the traders jittery was the midnight U.S. tariff show. A 25% duty on Canada and Mexico, plus an additional 10% on Chinese goods, spooked the market. China, not one to be left out, countered with levies up to 15% on certain American products. Meanwhile, our dear friends up north and south prepared their own tariff arsenals. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau slapped a 25% tariff on U.S. imports, and Mexico hinted at upcoming duties.

And while the broader market found its footing, those with major imports felt the squeeze. GM and Ford skidded about 3% and 2%, respectively. No surprise — the uncertainty made some stocks seem as out-of-control as a cab during rush hour.

But Wait, There’s More

Reuters had a little exclusive: President Trump might unveil a minerals pact with Ukraine during Congress. Though just hearsay, such rumors on Wall Street are like hearing a juicy celebrity sighting at a SoHo cafe.

Traders are clinging to hopes that these levies are negotiation chess moves and not the opening bell for an all-out trade war. Clark Geranen of CalBay Investments, in that wise New Yorker style, reminded us, “Investors sell first and ask questions later.”

Sectors in Focus

Banking and retail stocks led Tuesday’s tumble amid fears these duties would slam sectors closely tied to the U.S.’s economic heart. Chipotle dipped as well, alas, pondering over its avocado imports.

Looking Ahead

All eyes are set on Trump’s upcoming Congressional address. Will he drop just another piece of this master chess game or appease trading nerves? Whatever unfolds, rest assured, New Yorkers will keep it real — in finance and life.

For the market tendencies, keep an eye on classic sources like the Wall Street Journal. If you’ve skimped on your morning coffee and missed these rumblings, they might just pop up as chat since, well, it’s all anyone’s buzzing about.

And as they say around here, stay tuned.

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General Motors slips following Morgan Stanley downgrade

The Big Drop in General Motors

General Motors’ stock took a nosedive, sliding over 6% on Wednesday. This unfortunate plunge came after Morgan Stanley downgraded the automaker to underweight from equal weight. Ugh, not a good day for GM!

Why the downgrade? Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas points the finger at worsening consumer credit in the U.S. and China grabbing more market share. “The China capacity ‘butterfly’ has emerged and is flapping its wings,” Jonas remarked. China produces 9 million more cars than it buys. This imbalance is shaking things up in the West.

High Stakes: Wednesday’s drop set GM shares up for their worst one-day loss since July 23, when they lost 6.4%. Ouch!

You can dig into Morgan Stanley’s analysis if you are a CNBC Pro subscriber.

— Brian Evans

Stocks open flat

How’d the day start? Stocks basically yawned at the opening on Wednesday. A tiny 0.08% rise for the broad market index, a 0.04% dip for the Nasdaq Composite, and a 0.1% gain for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Kind of a snooze-fest after those recent record-highs.

— Brian Evans

Coinbase dips in premarket trading after extending its rally a sixth day

A Little Bump in Coinbase’s Rollercoaster: Coinbase shares dropped about 1% in the early morning trades. This comes after the stock enjoyed a six-day rally, gaining more than 6% since last Tuesday. It’s like riding the Coney Island Cyclone with this one.

What do the chart whispers say? Chart analysts are warning Coinbase might hit a downtrend. The 50-day moving average just dipped below the 200-day mark.

— Tanaya Macheel

KB Home and General Motors among names making moves in premarket

Premarket Movers: Who’s Up and Who’s Down?

Stocks moving in the premarket shake-up:

• Progress Software: Up nearly 7% after fantastic fiscal third-quarter results. Adjusted earnings were $1.26 per share on $178.7 million revenue. Analysts were expecting less—$1.14 per share on $176.2 million revenue.
• KB Home: Not a good day, shares plunged over 6% following weaker-than-expected fiscal third-quarter earnings. Earnings hit $2.04 per share, 2 cents short of analysts’ estimates.
• General Motors, Ford Motor: Both auto stocks took a hit due to Morgan Stanley’s downgrades. GM fell to underweight from equal weight, and Ford dipped to equal weight from overweight. GM down roughly 3%, Ford down 2%.

You can check the full list here.

— Sean Conlon

Berkshire unloads another chunk of BofA, total sales hit $9 billion

Buffet’s Big Sell-Off

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway just sold another heap of Bank of America shares. Since mid-July, Berkshire’s sold about $9 billion worth, cutting their stake to 10.5%.

Latest Sales: Around 21 million shares went out the door between Sept. 20 and Sept. 24, pocketing roughly $863 million, according to regulatory filings. As their stake dips below 10%, Berkshire won’t need to disclose sales within two business days.

Market Effect: Shares of BofA have fallen about 3% month-to-date but are still up more than 17% this year. Buffett’s significant investment in the aftermath of the financial crisis and his subsequent maneuvers always keep the market buzzing.

BofA CEO Brian Moynihan said the market always speculates on Buffett’s moves. “Our stock’s a great buy, and we’re buying it every day,” Moynihan told CNBC.

— Yun Li

More rate cuts could ease pain of a softening labor market, says Bank of America

Labor Market’s Cushion: According to Bank of America, further Federal Reserve rate cuts could soothe the economic worries surrounding the labor market. Weak data points have folks on edge.

BofA Economist Shruti Mishra said, “The series of rate cuts going forward should help ease some concerns around the labor market and support sentiment.”

— Brian Evans

SAP shares fall after CFO confirms DOJ investigation

SAP’s Troubling News: German tech giant SAP saw shares fall 3% after CFO Dominik Asam confirmed a U.S. Justice Department investigation. This could be about price-fixing. Asam stated on CNBC, “We’ve been fully cooperating with the DOJ up until now and will continue to do so.”

— Fred Imbert

U.S. stock futures dip

Early Morning Blues: U.S. stock futures were slightly down on Wednesday morning. Around 3:40 a.m. ET, S&P 500 futures fell 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.3%, and Dow futures dropped 0.2%.

— Sam Meredith

Europe markets edge lower

European Slowdown: European stocks traded a bit lower Wednesday morning, despite gains from Chinese stimulus measures. The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.1% just after the opening bell, with most sectors and major bourses in the negative zone.

— Sam Meredith

Gold still has upside, but near-term could be rocky, Strategas’ Verrone says

Gold and Silver: What’s the Deal?

Gold futures hit another record high on Tuesday, extending a rally that started even before the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts were certain.

Strategas’ Chris Verrone said on “Closing Bell,” “Gold sentiment is a bit hot right now. A pullback to $2450, $2500 is good support. I’d buy there.”

Silver’s Time to Shine? Silver futures soared more than 4% on Tuesday, marking the best day since May. Verrone believes silver is “timely” right now.

— Jesse Pound

KB Home slides after earnings miss

KB Home’s Earnings Blues

KB Home shares took a 6% hit in extended trading after missing fiscal third-quarter earnings expectations. They reported $2.04 in earnings per share, just under the $2.06 expected.

What’s Next for Homebuilders? This group will be watched closely as the Federal Reserve starts cutting rates. Investors will be eager to see if lower mortgage rates will boost home sales. New home sales data for August comes out Wednesday.

More after-hours movers here.

— Jesse Pound

S&P 500 futures open flat

Evening Calm: Stock futures showed little movement at 6 p.m. in New York, with S&P 500 futures barely budging.

— Jesse Pound

Market could be due for an ‘everything rally,’ says EMJ Capital’s Eric Jackson

What’s Up Next for the Market?

EMJ Capital’s Eric Jackson sees potential for an “everything rally.” He told CNBC’s “Money Movers,” “Small-cap tech, the Mag Seven, and more will join in.”

Opportunities? Jackson likes Tesla, especially due to China’s new economic stimulus. The stock’s up 14% in one month and 38% in three months.

“Tesla will get more credit for being an AI play soon. I think the rally will continue,” Jackson said.

— Sean Conlon

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