Read on Investopedia: 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Investopedia, April 4, 2025

  • Nasdaq futures were down nearly 4% and S&P 500 and Dow futures about 3.5% after indexes plunged on Trump’s tariff announcements; the Nasdaq had tumbled 6% the prior session.
  • China announced 34% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports starting April 10.
  • Economists expected 140,000 jobs added in March, down from 151,000 in February, with unemployment steady at 4.1%.
  • Intel and TSMC reportedly tentatively agreed to a joint venture to run Intel’s U.S. foundry business, with TSMC taking a 20% stake.
  • The DOJ reportedly would not block Capital One’s proposed $35 billion acquisition of Discover.
Investopedia: 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
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