​During the week of April 21 to April 25, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced significant volatility, influenced by escalating trade tensions and policy announcements. Below is a summary table of the performance of major stock market indexes:​

Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.​

Weekly Market Summary:

The week began with significant declines on Monday, as President Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and escalating trade tensions with China unsettled investors, leading to a 2.4% drop in the S&P 500. However, markets rebounded midweek, buoyed by hopes that the administration might scale back some of its tariff proposals. By Thursday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite had gained 2% and 2.7%, respectively, marking the third consecutive day of gains. The rally was driven by strong earnings reports from major companies and optimism over potential easing of trade tensions. By week’s end, all major indexes had posted significant gains, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the way with a 5.7% increase.​

Stocks Worthy of Attention:

• Tesla (TSLA): The electric vehicle manufacturer’s stock rose 5.8% during the week, driven by strong earnings and optimism over potential easing of trade tensions. ​
• Nvidia (NVDA): Shares of the semiconductor company gained 4.5% amid a broader tech rally and positive investor sentiment. ​
• Netflix (NFLX): The streaming giant’s stock advanced 1.5% following strong earnings and analyst upgrades.
• Capital One Financial (COF): Shares rose 1.5% after regulators approved its merger with Discover Financial Services, creating the largest U.S. credit card issuer. ​
• Fidelity National Information Services (FIS): The financial technology firm’s stock gained 2.4% following a Citi upgrade and a recent deal enhancing its banking sector exposure. ​

Please note that stock market investments carry inherent risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results.​

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