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Knowing which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44376666/high-yield-dividend-investor-making-12900-per-year-names-10-favorite-stocks-took-me-almost-3-years-to-get-to-this-point">stocks</a> to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey.
Some swear by the &#8220;buy and hold&#8221; strategy, while others advocate for constant rebalancing of a portfolio to mitigate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44476778/author-says-dave-ramsey-is-completely-ignorant-of-sequence-of-returns-risk-questions-whether-1-million-is-really-enough-for-retirement">risk</a>. The issue becomes even more pronounced when a portfolio is heavily condensed in high-growth but volatile sectors like technology.
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One such investor recently took to Reddit to seek advice on his $14,228 portfolio, which includes tech giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), alongside ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and even some crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>).
The poster is considering adding Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) to his portfolio but is unsure if now is the right time. He&#8217;s also wondering whether to keep high-risk stocks like TSLA, COIN, and MSTR or shift to more stable assets and how to diversify his portfolio further.
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The Reddit community has come forward with plenty of advice in the comments; let&#8217;s see what they say.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hold or Sell? Investor With $14,000 Tech-Heavy Portfolio Ponders Diversification–Reddit Advises Him</h2>
Diversify into Other Sectors or Broader ETFs
Many Redditors indicated that the investor&#8217;s portfolio is way too concentrated in tech, which increases risk. Instead, they suggested reducing individual stock holdings and adding ETFs to gain exposure to other sectors.
&#8220;I am sure you know this, but VOO/QQQ includes all of the individual companies that you have the majority of your portfolio invested in,&#8221; a comment says.
Advising the poster to diversify his portfolio, one Redditor suggested choosing either VOO or QQQ, but not both.
&#8220;You own good companies! Personally, I would choose one of the two VOO/QQQ not both, but that&#8217;s just me and is not really a big deal&#8230; Other than that, I like everything else; I think I own all of them, except COIN. Look into buying other sectors, you are too heavily concentrated on tech.&#8221;
A commenter advised the poster to add a broad-market ETF to reduce complexity and risk.
&#8220;Too complex for this volume, many duplicates and missing diversification. Just do VOO or an [MSCI (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msci#NYSE">MSCI</a>)] world index and that's it,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;VOO and QQQ are redundant and lend even more weight to the Mag 7. COIN, MSTR, TSLA, and NVDA are no-go long-term, I think. Try to add something more stable like [Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>)], [UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)], or [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)],&#8221; a user suggested.
A Redditor recommended the investor add a mix of ETFs and stable dividend-paying stocks to improve the portfolio&#8217;s resilience.
&#8220;Continue with VOO, [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)] only, and get some solid plays added from now on, diversify a bit. Can stick with ETFs or index, defense, utilities, energy, health care, precious metals, [Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B)], with the trade war, you need stuff that can survive. Look for some balance now with solid legacy names with dividends,&#8221; he wrote.
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Sell TSLA, COIN, and MSTR
The poster&#8217;s most controversial holdings were TSLA, COIN, and MSTR, and some commenters argued that he should get rid of them since they&#8217;re too risky for a 10-year hold.
&#8220;Sell the TSLA and take the win; it's overvalued dramatically,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;I'd scrub TSLA and MSTR and put it in VOO or QQQ. Tesla's valuation is and has been insane forever, even after the sell-off. The fundamentals are just awful for its valuation. And that's not even dipping into political stuff. Plus, it's already a decent weight in VOO anyway. And MSTR is straight-up junk,&#8221; a Redditor said.
This user also suggested selling the three stocks, saying, &#8220;I would personally remove MSTR, COIN, and TSLA and buy more of QQQ/VOO.&#8221;
&#8220;Get rid of TSLA before it wrecks your portfolio!&#8221; another comment reads.
One Redditor shared he would never hold MSTR for the long term, and suggested HOOD instead of COIN.
&#8220;No way I would hold MSTR for 10 years. You are playing crypto with COIN; in my opinion, HOOD is the better bet now that they are getting into the higher-margin gambling business. If you want Bitcoin exposure, buy [iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibit#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)].
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$14K Investor In TSLA, NVDA, And QQQ Faces Dilemma – 'Looking To Hold For At Least 10 Years' But Is That A Recipe For Disaster? Reddit Debates

Wall Street stumbled Friday as investors hustled to reevaluate their expectations with a hotter-than-anticipated inflation report and growing worries about imminent trade tariffs. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs tracking the broad indexes</a> S&amp;P500 and Nasdaq 100, like SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), The iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), suffered losses as traders processed the most recent inflation reading and an alarming consumer sentiment report.
Inflation Halts Advancements Toward Rate Reduction
The Fed&#8217;s favored measure of inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price gauge, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44535109/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-in-february-casting-doubt-on-near-term-rate-cuts">rose 2.5% from the prior year, as expected</a>. Yet the core PCE that is watched most closely, adjusting for fidgety food and energy prices, gained 2.8%, beating expectations of 2.7% and its hottest level in more than a year.
LPL Financial chief economist Jeffrey Roach added that the increase in the core PCE print highlights <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44542821/inflation-will-accelerate-in-coming-months-if-april-2-tariffs-take-effect-economist-warns">lingering inflationary pressure</a>. He cited the rising savings rate, which hit 4.6%, as a sign that consumers are increasingly conservative about the outlook of the economy.
Comerica Bank&#8217;s chief economist, Bill Adams, seconded these fears, calling for a deceleration in consumer spending to weigh on real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025. 
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Market Sell-Off: SPY, IVV And QQQ Take The Brunt
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">latest inflation figures</a> fueled a widespread sell-off on Wall Street on Friday, as all three major indexes lost heavily. S&amp;P 500 lost 2%, with the Nasdaq 100 losing 2.6%. Consequently, the SPY, an ETF that follows the S&amp;P 500, lost 2%, with QQQ, which follows the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, losing 2.6% on Friday. IVV, another major ETF tracking the S&amp;P 500, also slumped 2%.
Tech stocks were hammered, with all of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44542620/inflation-fears-spark-risk-off-sentiment-as-magnificent-7-drop-whats-driving-markets-friday">Magnificent Seven trading in the red</a>. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) led the decline, dropping 4.3% and 4.9%, respectively. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), one of the highest holdings in SPY, wiped out its previous day&#8217;s gain, falling 3.4%.
Outlook: Volatility On The Horizon For SPY And QQQ
As inflation remained stickier than expected and the Federal Reserve increasingly under pressure to maintain higher rates, volatility in SPY and QQQ can be expected to continue. The slowdown in consumer spending, coupled with higher inflation and trade uncertainties, has created a vulnerable setup for the equity markets.
Though steady real disposable income growth could be a short-term buffer, as analyst Roach cautioned, any deceleration in pay growth would present an even bigger threat to the overall economy. Investors now look to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s next steps and the next steps in tariffs for more guidance in this uncharted economic climate.
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Sticky Inflation Weighs On Markets — SPY, QQQ, Tech Stocks Take A Hit

The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation came in hotter than expected on Friday. Experts are weighing in on how the latest data could affect<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44535109/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-in-february-casting-doubt-on-near-term-rate-cuts"> the road ahead.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.5% year-over-year, matching January's reading and economist forecasts of 2.5%. On a monthly basis, headline PCE rose 0.3%, in line with estimates.
However, core PCE climbed 2.8% from a year ago, up slightly from January&#8217;s 2.7% and above economists' expectations of 2.7%.&nbsp;
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Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank, said that February's spending data confirms a slowdown in consumer activity in the first quarter of 2025 and predicted that real GDP will be slower in the quarter as well.&nbsp;
The Federal Reserve is in a tight spot with interest rates as the economy appears to be slowing and inflation is likely to pick back up in 2025.&nbsp;
"If tariffs rise on April 2 as pledged, inflation will accelerate in coming months," Adams said.&nbsp;
Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist for RSM, said that "inflation improvement has stalled out" and warned about tariffs and trade policies affecting the economic data ahead.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">February PCE Price Index: inflation improvement has stalled out. The notion of stubborn and sticky inflation is the primary narrative here in advance of the greater trade shock that will show up in the hard data in coming months. The second round effects are going to be key here…
&mdash; Joseph Brusuelas (@joebrusuelas) <a href="https://twitter.com/joebrusuelas/status/1905600139957277044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Jeffrey Roach, chief economist for LPL Financial, highlighted February's core PCE index as the hottest print in more than a year and said the savings rate rose to 4.6%, as consumers grow more cautious about the future.
Roach sees income growth as supporting the economy for now, but sees trouble ahead if income growth slows.&nbsp;
"Stable real disposable income growth will likely provide a buffer for the economy nervous about a trade war and sticky inflation. But if income growth falters, the economy will be at greater risk," he said.&nbsp;
Markets React: All three major indexes were down sharply in midday trading Friday as markets digest the PCE data and worse-than-expected consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">sentiment survey</a> released earlier in the day.&nbsp;President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs continue to roil markets with more expected next week. 
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), tracking the S&amp;P 500, was down 1.9% and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 2.6% at the time of publication Friday.  
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'Inflation Will Accelerate In Coming Months' If April 2 Tariffs Take Effect, Economist Warns

Markets faltered on Friday, with Wall Street reeling as investors hurried to shed risk in the face of mounting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">inflation and tariff uncertainties.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.1% by 1:30 p.m. trading in New York, on track to end the week with losses. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 tumbled 2.6%, and the Dow fell 1.7%. 
All members of the Magnificent Seven group were in the red, with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) marking the widest drops, both down 4.4%.
Earlier on Friday, the Fed's favorite inflation gauge – the core Personal Consumption Expenditure price index – rose 2.8% on a yearly basis in February, surprising estimates of 2.7%. 
Investor anxiety deepened following the latest University of Michigan Survey of Consumers, which showed 5-year forward inflation expectations jumping to 4.1% — a 0.2-point increase from prior estimates and the highest reading since February 1993. As stocks fell in unison, a flight to safety ensued, sending gold up 1% to a record-breaking $3,090 per ounce. Treasury bonds also rallied, with yields declining across all maturities. 
Price action in commodities was mixed with oil down 1% and natural gas up 2.4%. Sentiment in crypto also took a sharp hit, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down by 4% to below $84,000, flipping to weekly losses.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,597.02</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,574.84</td>
<td>-2.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,016.62</td>
<td>-2.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,283.98</td>
<td>-2.6%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;fell 2.1% to $555.41.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 1.8% to $415.31.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;dropped 2.7% to $468.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)&nbsp;fell 2.5% to $199.57</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)&nbsp;lagged, down 3.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) sunk 15% in reaction to the company&#8217;s earnings report. </li>
<li>Michigan-based automakers extended losses as investors asses the impact from tariffs. General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) fell 2% following a nearly 6% drop on Thursday. Ford Motor. Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) fell 2.7% after a 3.9% drop a day earlier.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) erased Thursday&#8217;s gains and fell 3.5%. </li>
<li>Crypto-related stocks plummeted, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) down nearly 10%. Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) fell over 7%, heading for the lowest close since mid-October 2024. </li>
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Inflation Fears Spark Risk-Off Sentiment As Magnificent 7 Drop: What's Driving Markets Friday?

The preliminary reading had already raised eyebrows among investors, yet the final data turned out even worse than feared. 
Five-year ahead inflation expectations — which reflect American consumers' perceptions of more structural inflation concerns — jumped to 4.1% in March, according to the final report released by the University of Michigan.
This marks an upward revision from the preliminary estimate of 3.9%, bringing the gauge to its highest level since February 1993.
Inflation concerns for the next 12 months were also upwardly revised from 4.9% to 5%, marking the highest since July 2022.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: 5-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations Rose Over Three-Decade Highs</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Sentiment Sinks In March, Inflation Fears Go Haywire</h3>
The University of Michigan's headline consumer sentiment index was revised down to 57.0 in March from a preliminary 57.9, plunging from 64.7 in February. This is the weakest reading in consumer sentiment since November 2022.
&#8220;Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading and fell for the third straight month, plummeting 12% from February,&#8221; Surveys of Consumers director Joanne Hsu, said in a Friday&#8217;s note. 
The subindex tracking consumer expectation was downwardly revised from 54.2 to 52.6, hitting the lowest since July 2022. 
&#8220;The expectations index plunged a precipitous 18% and has now lost more than 30% since November 2024,&#8221; Hsu added. 
The subindex for current conditions witnessed a minor improvement from 63.5 to 63.8, yet still marking a nearly 3% decline from February. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Labor Market Concerns Rise</h3>
The report also highlighted growing concerns about the labor market. Consumers remain uneasy about potential economic fallout from current policy developments. Strikingly, two-thirds of respondents now expect unemployment to increase over the next year — the highest level since 2009. 
This trend underscores a critical vulnerability, as resilient labor markets and steady incomes have been the main pillars sustaining consumer spending in recent years.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Earlier this month, Fed Chair Jerome Powell dismissed the University of Michigan's survey-based inflation expectations as an "outlier," downplaying its significance.
Investors, however, appear to disagree.
Major U.S. equity indices dropped sharply on Friday following the release of the final University of Michigan inflation data, which triggered an even stronger market reaction than the hotter-than-expected reading of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge earlier in the day. The S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — fell 1.1%, while the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) underperformed with a 1.3% decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also slid 0.9%.
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) led losses within the S&amp;P 500 index, plunging 15% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings. 
Excluding Lululemon, consumer discretionary stocks — particularly those tied to the travel and leisure sectors — bore the brunt of the negative sentiment following the University of Michigan consumer data.
Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) sunk 3.1%, heading for a fourth straight session of declines, while MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) plummeted 4.3%. 
Within Magnificent Seven stocks, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMNZ#NASDAQ">AMNZ</a>) was the underperformer, down 3%, followed by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), down 2.2%. 
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Consumer Inflation Expectations Skyrocket In March, Hit Highest Levels In 32 Years

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Major indexes are lower following a greater-than-expected rise in the code PCE price index in February while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, auto stocks continued lower following recent tariff announcements.

Risk appetite is on track to end the week on a negative note. Investors continue to trim their equity exposure amid the threat of tariffs and a higher-than-expected increase in the Fed&#8217;s most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44535109/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-in-february-casting-doubt-on-near-term-rate-cuts">closely watched inflation metric.</a>
The latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index remained at a 2.5% year-over-year pace in February. Yet, the more telling core PCE measure, which strips out food and energy and is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose from an upwardly revised 2.7% in January to 2.8%, outpacing expectations.
The uptick in core inflation dealt a blow to investor hopes for near-term interest rate cuts, reinforcing the view that the Fed is in no rush to ease policy amid persistent price pressures. 
Adding to the jitters, earlier this week, Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all foreign auto imports stirred fears of retaliatory trade measures and higher consumer prices.
Investors are now bracing for a potential announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2, which could further escalate trade tensions and pressure profit margins across multiple sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Slide, Safe Havens Shine</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 index opened lower, with the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) down 0.5%. The Nasdaq 100 – as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – fell 0.8%. The Dow eased 0.3%. 
Within mega-cap stocks, Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) was the strongest performer, up 1%, while Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) led among the laggards, down 2.5%. 
Gold prices, as mimicked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), jumped 0.7% to trade above $3,070 per ounce, setting a new record high. Investors turned to traditional safe havens in reaction to the inflation surprise and rising geopolitical uncertainty.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) tumbled 2.2%, flipping to weekly losses. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment The Most Bearish Since October 2022</h3>
The latest AAII Investor Sentiment Survey shows a sharp deterioration in retail investor confidence.January. 
&#8220;The bull-bear spread of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) sentiment survey has fallen to the lowest level since October of 2022 as those considering themselves bearish far outnumber those that are expecting gains in the equity market over the next six months,&#8221; said Equity Clock in its latest a monthly outlook. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Tensions Rattle Automakers</h3>
Trump's proposed 25% auto tariff sent shockwaves across the U.S. auto industry this week, with legacy carmakers bearing the brunt. 
Shares of General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) plunged about 6% and 4%, respectively, in Thursday's session. 
They were down 0.8% and 1% during early trading Friday, respectively.
In stark contrast, U.S.-based EV manufacturers—building all their vehicles domestically—emerge as winners. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) are all on track to notch their best weekly performance of 2025, as investors bet on their potential insulation from import tariffs.
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Gold Grinds Higher, Wall Street Falls As Tariff-Inflation Combo Hammer End-Of-Week Risk Appetite

According to the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII), the bearish sentiment for the week stood at 52.2%, surpassing the bullish and neutral sentiments of the investors surveyed despite a drop in pessimism from the previous week.
What Happened: In the latest installment of the AAII Sentiment Survey, a weekly measure of investor sentiment collected from Thursday to Wednesday, the level of pessimism among individual investors regarding the short-term direction of the stock market declined. The bearish sentiment reduced from 58.1% to 52.2%.
However, Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research, highlighted that this was the fifth straight week of the bearish sentiment hovering above the 50% mark.
The market last experienced such a trend in 2022 and 1990, he said that historically both of these periods proved to be an &#8220;incredible buying opportunity&#8221;.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">AAII bears above 50% for 5 straight weeks for only the third time in history. The first time was in Oct 1990 and that marked a major low and the other time was at the lows of the 2022 bear market. Both times were incredible buying opportunities. Is this time different? <a href="https://t.co/oI8jxD6aAa">pic.twitter.com/oI8jxD6aAa</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1905247486379171908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: As of Thursday&#8217;s close, the Nasdaq 100 index was in the correction zone again as it fell 10.91% from its 52-week high, while the S&amp;P 500 index was 7.39% lower from its record levels. Dow Jones, on the other hand, was 6.15% down from its 52-week high.
Expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, or termed by AAII as the bullish sentiment, saw a 5.8 percentage point gain, reaching 27.4%. However, this figure remains significantly below the historical average of 37.5%, a trend observed for 11 of the past 13 weeks, indicating persistent low levels of optimism.
&#8220;Bullish sentiment is unusually low,&#8221; the survey stated.
Despite an 11.8 percentage point improvement, the bull-bear spread, calculated by subtracting bearish sentiment from bullish sentiment, remains deeply negative at -24.7%.
This figure is far below the historical average of 6.5%, a pattern observed for 12 of the last 14 weeks, signaling a prolonged period of negative investor outlook.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.15% to $566.22, while the QQQ declined 0.21% to $480.60, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Bearish Sentiment Mirrors 35-Year-Old Pattern, Hovering Over 50% For 5 Weeks: Expert Cites 'Incredible Buying Opportunities' From Past

Every parent wants to give their child a head start in life, especially if they grew up without <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37878498/new-fidelity-study-reveals-58-of-women-aim-for-financial-security-as-their-ultimate-goal">financial security</a> themselves.
The desire to break such a generational curse is powerful, but so is the fear of making the wrong move, since a bad <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44335110/stupid-20-year-investment-plan-investor-questions-200000-dividend-strategy-is-it-stupid-to-put-in-that-much-into-schd">investment</a> could derail years of careful planning. This is exactly what a Reddit user is faced with now.
The investor, a dad of a 2-year-old, has asked for advice on building a $1 million portfolio for his son with the goal of having him live comfortably off dividend income by age 34. The poster is determined to set his son up for financial freedom, so he&#8217;s already started a &#8220;mini portfolio&#8221; with a combo of dividend-oriented ETFs and speculative stocks: Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), Astra Space (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTR#NASDAQ">ASTR</a>), Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCE#NYSE">SPCE</a>), and Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNO#NYSE">VNO</a>).
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&#8220;We are looking for blueprints or instructions on proper investing for our children. How to create wealth is more important than wealth itself. We really would like to make sure he is financially responsible beforehand,&#8221; the dad wrote.
His concerns involve picking the right investments to balance growth and dividends in the next 30-plus years, avoiding costly mistakes, and ensuring his son is financially responsible. The responses to the investor&#8217;s post were a mix of encouragement and caution, with many Redditors coming up with suggestions of assets.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$1 Million Portfolio for a 2-Year-Old&#8211;Reddit Advises Dad on Allocations</h2>
ETFs are Safe for the Long Run
Many commenters suggested individual stocks are too risky for a 30-year investment horizon, and recommended low-cost ETFs instead.
&#8220;Not an expert at all, but I&#8217;m thinking safe ETFs with high quality companies. Time will take care of everything. Thinking simple: SCHD, [SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spy#NYSE">SPY</a>)],&#8221; a comment reads.
A Redditor suggested a mix between dividend-focused and tech assets, which provide both growth and regular payments.
&#8220;[Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vym#NYSE">VYM</a>)], [Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vig#NYSE">VIG</a>)], [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)]. This is dividend + tech. That&#8217;s what I would bet on for 30 years. Dividend low-fee ETF + some growth inform of tech. I personally would pick stocks for the QQQ portion of the fund [(Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)] + [Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] + [Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL, GOOG)] + [Amazon&nbsp; (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)]).&#8221;
&#8220;I remember someone showing the Top 30 or 20 companies by market cap in 1980/1990 and then the new list in 2020 and every one of them had changed/dropped off, bar 1. Might be a good argument for an ETF if you're thinking for the kid,&#8221; a Redditor advocated.
This user also advised the investor to choose ETFs instead of individual stocks because in such a long period, companies can change a lot.
&#8220;I would avoid single stocks and go with a few ETFs because you talking 16 years before they turn 18 and have that last many years, a lot can change with an individual company,&#8221; he said.
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Several Redditors warned the poster that giving a young adult sudden wealth can backfire, so he should consider setting up a structured trust with gradual payouts.
&#8220;OP could set up a trust for their kid where a percentage is released at 18, another at 30, 100% at 50, or however he sees fit. It doesn't stop the kid from possibly becoming a d&#8211;k, but it would minimize the risk of them blowing everything before they're fully matured. He could even add in a clause that allows additional access to money at an earlier age for things such as education or buying a house,&#8221; a commenter wrote.
A Reddit user said he won&#8217;t tell his children about the money he set up for each of them until they&#8217;re 30.
&#8220;I'm not telling my kids about anything I'm putting aside for them until they're 30. Everyone I know that inherited large sums of money before 30 pissed it all up the wall,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;Be very careful what you tell him or her. There is a difference between being a wage slave but also learning the importance of hard work. Tell a kid that they got money coming mid-30s? I would have screwed around in my 20s and felt entitled to that money,&#8221; another comment reads.
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Dad With 'Mini Portfolio' And $1M Investment Plan Wants Son 'Living Off Of Dividend Income Comfortably' – Reddit Debates Best Stocks To Buy

Economist Craig Shapiro has said that the Federal Reserve has been &#8220;gaslighting the public,&#8221; after the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Tom Barkin said Thursday that inflation is not &#8220;de-anchored&#8221;.
What Happened: Barkin, while speaking to the reporters after his speech on Thursday, acknowledged that the U.S. economy has been through a significant inflationary period.
"That means the expectations have been loosened—not de-anchored, loosened—for both price setters and price receivers,&#8221; he added.
Reacting to this, Shapiro, a macro strategist at the Bear Traps Report, said, &#8220;Federal Reserve trying out a new word to continue gaslighting the public into the idea that inflation expectations are still well-anchored.&#8221;
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For now, an uncertainty-driven drop in sentiment looks like it could quiet demand, said Barkin during the speech. &#8220;The outlook once the fog lifts will in part depend on how long it lasts,&#8221; he added.
Barkin also countered Chairman Jerome Powell&#8216;s tariff-induced &#8220;transitory inflation&#8221; remark and told the reporters that he wouldn&#8217;t assume that there would just be a one-time increase in price levels, which could be overlooked.
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Why It Matters: While Powell has reiterated the Fed&#8217;s focus on its dual mandate given to it by Congress &#8211; maximum employment and stable prices.
Setting policy is likely to become <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44415047/recession-will-rear-its-ugly-head-as-early-as-july-warns-expert-amid-two-rate-cuts-projected-for-2025-buy-bonds-on-dips">trickier for the central bank</a> as it projects a higher unemployment rate of 4.4% and a 1.7% change in its real GDP during 2025, all while Powell dismisses inflation concerns as &#8220;transitory.&#8221;
Barkin described this situation as finding your way through a dense fog. &#8220;With all this change, a dense fog has fallen. It's not an everyday, &#8216;forecasting is hard&#8217; type of fog. It's a &#8216;zero visibility, pull over and turn on your hazards&#8217; type of fog.&#8221;
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers called it "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44403939/larry-summers-says-federal-reserve-in-hard-position-with-stagflationary-shock-ahead-of-fomc-decision">the most difficult challenge</a>&#8221; faced by the central bank amid higher prices and fewer jobs.
He held the ongoing tariff battle waged by President Donald Trump responsible for this challenging situation, saying, &#8220;This is what tariffs do.&#8221; 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.16% to $566.16, while the QQQ declined 0.30% to $480.18, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Federal Reserve Is 'Gaslighting The Public,' Warns Expert As Richmond Fed President Says 'Inflation Expectations Have Loosened, Not De-Anchored'

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) SuperFluid cooling tech could be useful for Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell Ultra GB300 chips, which were launched during its GTC conference.
What Happened: Team Blue&#8217;s SuperFluid, launched in 2023, is positioned to capture a significant share of the burgeoning cooling market for Nvidia&#8217;s upcoming AI servers.
According to Beth Kindig, a tech analyst at I/O Fund, Intel&#8217;s SuperFluid liquid cooling technology has reportedly undergone verification testing demonstrating its ability to manage thermal dissipation of up to 1,500 watts.
This performance benchmark suggests that SuperFluid could be a viable cooling solution for Nvidia&#8217;s GB300 AI processor, which is anticipated to consume up to 1,400 watts of power.
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&mdash; Beth Kindig (@Beth_Kindig) <a href="https://twitter.com/Beth_Kindig/status/1905344543198675163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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At its GTC conference on March 18th, Nvidia unveiled its next-generation AI GPUs, outlining a timeline for their release: the Blackwell Ultra GB300, scheduled for the second half of this year; the Vera Rubin, expected in the latter half of next year; and the Rubin Ultra, targeted for the second half of 2027.
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Why It Matters: Apart from its SuperFluid cooling tech, Intel is also reportedly undertaking a strategic overhaul of its chip design and expanding its foundry services, aiming to attract Nvidia and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) as clients.
UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">predicts Intel&#8217;s</a> new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will focus on design and foundry, with Intel potentially securing Nvidia as a foundry client for gaming chips, despite power concerns. 
Arcuri also reports Intel is advancing its 18A process and aiming to challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) with packaging innovations.
Intel&#8217;s partnership with United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>), targeting late 2026 production, could position them as a second high-voltage FinFET supplier after TSMC, potentially attracting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Price Action: INTC rose 0.85% on Thursday, and it was down 0.38% in premarket on Friday. The stock has risen 16.82% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it is 46.52% lower over the year.
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 0.21% at $480.62 in premarket trade.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings indicate a poor price trend in the short and medium term. While the stock's value ranking is strong, ranking in the 71.24th percentile, it had weak growth and momentum rankings, the details for which are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/INTC"> available here.</a>
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Its consensus price target was $26.12, with a ‘sell' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">32 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $20 to a high of $40. The latest ratings from BofA Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, and JP Morgan averaged $25.67, implying a 9.13% upside.
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U.S. stock futures fell on Friday after two consecutive days of decline on Wednesday and Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket trading.
Stocks slid as investors digested the new auto tariffs levied on foreign cars and auto parts.
President Donald Trump also warned that he would impose much higher tariffs on the EU and Canada if they retaliate against his planned tariffs.
In a Truth Social post, he threatened large-scale tariffs to counter any economic harm from the two allies. While he has recently hinted at targeting them in his upcoming "Liberation Day" tariffs, no direct actions have been taken yet.
Traders will watch out for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s preferred measure of inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, specifically the core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices due to their volatility.
With the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.32% and the 2-year at 3.99%, the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> shows markets pricing in an 88.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting.
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<td>-0.40%</td>
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<td>-0.22%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.19% to $565.98, while the QQQ declined 0.36% to $479.89, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 ended in the red on Thursday, with energy, communication services, and information technology stocks leading the losses. However, health care and consumer staples stocks managed to buck the trend, closing higher.
European automakers were hit hard, with Mercedes-Benz Group AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGAF#OTC">MBGAF</a>) sliding 1.7% and Porsche Automobil Holding SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POAHF#OTC">POAHF</a>) dropping 2.3%.
In earnings news, shares of TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) tumbled around 14% after the company reported its first-quarter results. Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNT#NASDAQ">VRNT</a>) also fell sharply, dropping more than 13% following worse-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and weaker-than-expected FY26 EPS guidance.
On the economic front, U.S. initial jobless claims dipped by 1,000 to 224,000 for the week ending March 22, slightly below market estimates of 225,000. Meanwhile, fourth-quarter GDP growth was revised up to an annualized 2.4% from 2.3%, and U.S. wholesale inventories increased by 0.3% in February, following a 0.8% gain in January.
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<td>-0.33%</td>
<td>5,693.31</td>
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<td>-0.37%</td>
<td>42,299.70</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to the analysts at BlackRock, the weight of non-U.S. equities in global equity indexes has been on the rise since the end of January. This is caused by the policy uncertainty, which has shaken the investor belief in the U.S. growth and equity strength, pulling the S&amp;P 500 down more than 3%, the note added.
&#8220;The selloff has been exacerbated by investors rapidly pulling out of popular trades – like the tech-heavy momentum equity style factor and cyclical trades that were betting on a boost from growth from potential U.S. deregulation and tax cuts.&#8221;
&#8220;We stay overweight U.S. stocks on a six- to 12-month tactical horizon. Yet prolonged uncertainty could hurt both U.S. and global risk assets,&#8221; the note adds.
Meanwhile, as the uncertainty around tariffs mounts, Michael Townsend, managing director of legislative and regulatory affairs with Schwab, said that &#8220;The White House has been sending mixed signals.&#8221;
&#8220;First, saying that they would be imposed on all countries, then more recently saying they will initially focus on 10 to 15 countries with which the U.S. has big trade deficits. The plan also was to announce tariffs on automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors next week, but those reportedly will be delayed. The uncertainty is driving companies and investors crazy.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>Personal income, spending, personal consumption expenditure index, and core PCE index are scheduled to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Consumer sentiment data is scheduled to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Super League Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLE#NASDAQ">SLE</a>) jumped 7.32% in premarket on Friday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly loss of 26 cents per share on the revenue of $5.50 million.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Katapult Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KPLT#NASDAQ">KPLT</a>) was down 2.16% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly loss of $1.77 per share on revenue of $62.20 million before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) slumped 10.84% as it sees full-year 2025 earnings in the range of $14.95 to $15.15 per share, versus estimates of $15.30 per share.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Braze Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRZE#NASDAQ">BRZE</a>) surged 10.63% after it reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued strong FY26 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
</ul>
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<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) was up 2.41% after posting upbeat earnings for the third quarter, while sales missed estimates.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Direct Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRCT#NASDAQ">DRCT</a>) plunged 38.35% after it reported a substantial earnings miss in the fourth quarter, with earnings per share of -$0.54, sharply below the forecasted $0.11.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>XTI Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) dropped 31.30% after announcing a public offering of common stock and warrants; the offering&#8217;s size and valuation remain undisclosed. Proceeds will repay debt and fund operations. This move follows a recent $5 million share buyback.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Dermata Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRMA#NASDAQ">DRMA</a>) plummeted 21.13% as it announced an agreement for the exercise of 4,834,470 outstanding warrants at a reduced price of $1.284 per share.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sensei Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNSE#NASDAQ">SNSE</a>) climbed 26.60% after reporting encouraging Phase 1/2 trial results for solnerstotug, showing a 14% overall response rate in resistant tumors, significantly exceeding historical rechallenge rates.</li>
</ul>
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<li>DBV Technologies SA ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBVT#NASDAQ">DBVT</a>) surged 59.85% after securing up to $306.9 million in financing for its Viaskin peanut patch program, including $125.5 million upfront and potentially $181.4 million from warrant exercises.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.06% to hover around $69.88 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.47% to hover around $3,071.22 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,086.08 per ounce.
Asian markets closed on a lower note on Friday. China&#8217;s CSI 300, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, South Korea's Kospi, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index declined, whereas Australia's ASX 200 index rose. European markets were also lower in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower, Analysts Warn 'Prolonged Uncertainty Could Hurt Both US And Global Risk Assets'

Investing can feel like walking a tightrope for some, especially if they are not enjoying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44402198/aggressive-trader-with-nearly-1m-in-play-bets-big-on-market-drop-what-if-we-dont-get-there-reddit-debates-his-high-risk-strategy">high-risk</a> bets. For many investors, the dream is to grow their money steadily and reliably so they won&#8217;t be kept at night worrying about market crashes.
That&#8217;s why so many risk-averse investors turn to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> assets, be it stocks or ETFs. Dividend-focused holdings offer a tangible return while still providing possible growth in the long run. Still, even within this safer zone of investing, choices can be daunting.
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That is exactly what a Reddit user is faced with. The investor has done his homework, comparing two popular ETFs, Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), and found that their performance is 97% correlated.
&#8220;After carefully doing a correlation function against SCHD, the results were 97% correlation (same market directions) for the last 5 years. Buying SCHD will double my quarterly income by almost 2x more than VOO. But then again, 3+ years has a higher percentage gain for VOO over SCHD. I know the underlying assets are different between these ETFs and the fee is lower in favor of VOO. What would you do?&#8221; he wrote.
He aims to generate $1,000 per month in dividend income and he's also cautious about locking the funds away in tax-deferred accounts, preferring to have control over his investments. The investor is also holding Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>)​ but says it doesn&#8217;t have great growth, so he&#8217;s wondering which of the two ETFs he should go with.
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The Reddit community has shared insights and advice in the comments, so let&#8217;s analyze them.
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Why Not Both?
Many Redditors argued that since both ETFs are highly correlated but serve slightly different purposes, splitting the investment between the two makes sense.
&#8220;Split the total investment between both and just enjoy the gains and that you aren&#8217;t putting everything into just one ETF,&#8221; a Reddit user suggested.
A commenter pointed out that investing in both ETFs will secure the poster&#8217;s portfolio because, if one ETF goes down, he has the other as backup.
&#8220;If one sector of the market does poorly, you can rely on the other for growth. If done right, both would still pay in dividends, you&#8217;ll just have good growth overall. Plus, if for whatever reason you need to liquidate the asset in the poor-performing market sector, you&#8217;ll have the backup,&#8221; he said.
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SCHD All The Way
Most commenters in the thread pushed for SCHD as the better choice, especially since the investor mentioned he's focused on generating dividend income.
&#8220;Just go with SCHD. There are YouTube videos out there that cover the long-term results of all these different funds and even compare them. SCHD blows the others away,&#8221; a user wrote.
&#8220;SCHD over VOO any day,&#8221; another suggestion reads.
A Redditor recommended the poster go with VOO if he&#8217;s looking at the total returns, but if he&#8217;s focused on dividends, he should choose SCHD.
&#8220;If the goal is total return, I&#8217;d go with VOO; if the goal is dividend income, I&#8217;d go with SCHD,&#8221; he said.
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Consider Alternative Holdings
While most comments revolved around SCHD and VOO, several Redditors mentioned alternative assets, both high-yield plays and growth-oriented holdings.
&#8220;Have you considered [AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: MITT] or QYLD? Both these stocks have double-digit dividends,&#8221; a commenter asked.
&#8220;I'd do like 30/40 in VOO or SCHD and the rest in [Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vgt#NYSE">VGT</a>)] or [Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vug#NYSE">VUG</a>)],&#8221; a piece of advice reads.
A Redditor suggested selling covered calls rather than investing in VOO and SCHD.
&#8220;I am all in [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] and I have no problems with it. I sell MSFT calls monthly. You&#8217;d probably get better yield going all in on [SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spy#NYSE">SPY</a>)] and writing calls there rather than splitting between VOO and SCHD,&#8221; he said.
Sharing his favorite assets to buy, this commenter highlighted the dividend income he receives from his holdings.
&#8220;I have $50,000 in QYLD. The monthly dividend is over $500 every single month. The bulk and rest of my s&#8211;t is in [​Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)]. Then, I'm buying [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)], VUG, [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtum#NYSE">MTUM</a>)], [Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xlf#NYSE">XLF</a>)], [Kinder Morgan (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmi#NYSE">KMI</a>)] (since it dropped so much, how could I not?), [Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)], and [Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)],&#8221; he wrote.
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Major indexes are lower amid weakness in auto stocks following new US auto tariffs.

Wall Street dipped slightly on Thursday, with all major indexes edging into the red as investors digested President Donald Trump&#8216;s latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44517885/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-autos-what-it-means-for-your-next-car-purchase">move on auto tariffs.</a>
Late Wednesday, Trump announced a 25% tariff on all auto imports starting next week, with duties on auto parts set to follow in May.
European automakers took a hit, with Mercedes-Benz Group AG (OTCPK: MBGAF) and Porsche Automobile Holding SE (OTCPK: POAHF) sliding 2.5% and 5%, respectively. 
Michigan-based carmakers didn't fare much better. Shares of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) fell 2.5%, while General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) plunged 6.5%, with the latter marking the worst performance on the S&amp;P 500.
In contrast, U.S. electric vehicle makers rallied. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 2.6%, and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) jumped 5%. The rally followed comments from Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delenay, who pointed to their fully domestic production as a significant advantage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44515578/trumps-25-tariff-set-to-hike-imported-car-prices-up-to-15000-higher-goldman-sachs-warns">under the new tariffs.</a>
Meanwhile, gold extended its rally, climbing over 1% and testing record highs as the U.S. dollar softened. Silver gained 2%, while copper pulled back 2% after a strong run that had lifted it to all-time highs.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held firm at $86,875, signaling a cautious tone across the crypto market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,840.57</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,277.82</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,687.68</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,060.90</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.4% lower to $566.80.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.5% to $422.32.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;dropped 0.5% to $482.05.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.6% to $204.29</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, up 0.8%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) rallied over 8% after the company announced that it would sell its Family Dollar business for $1.01 billion to Brigade and Macellum Capital.</li>
<li>AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) rallied 3.7% to fresh record highs in reaction to import tariffs on automotive parts.</li>
<li>Shares of car rental firms also rallied amid potentially higher margins. Avis Budget Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>) and Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>) both rocketed by about 20%. </li>
<li>GameStop Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) plunged 22% after it announced a private offering of convertible debt to buy Bitcoin.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) tumbled more than 10% after the company announced plans to divest its natural gas assets and operations in Jamaica. </li>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) will report its earnings after the close. Shares were up 0.7%. </li>
</ul>
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DLTR

Stocks Slide As Auto Tariffs Boost Tesla, Rivian And Hit GM, Ford: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Wall Street received some positive data Thursday morning after the Bureau of Economic Analysis upwardly revised U.S. gross domestic product growth for the fourth quarter of 2024. But, experts are concerned about upcoming GDP estimates as the effects of new<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44513963/us-gdp-growth-upwardly-revised-in-q4-trade-deficit-slightly-narrows-as-auto-exports-soar-in-february"> trade policies are felt. </a>
The Data: The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024, a slight increase from the earlier estimate of 2.3%.
The data also indicated a deceleration compared to the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.
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The report revealed that the rise in real GDP during the fourth quarter was mainly driven by increased consumer and government spending, partially offset by a decline in investment. Imports also decreased, negatively impacting GDP calculations. 
Experts React: Most experts agree that the U.S. economy remained strong through the end of 2024. However, there could be turbulence ahead as the effects of tariffs and trade policies begin to show in the data.&nbsp;
Jamie Cox, managing partner for Harris Financial Group, said fourth-quarter GDP was strong, but expressed concern about the first-quarter GDP report.&nbsp;
"Hard to see recession in these data, but the real test will be the initial read on Q1 2025 GDP, when the trade shocks feed into the numbers. That may not look so rosy," Cox warned.&nbsp;
Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM, <a href="https://x.com/joebrusuelas/status/1905242573075030144">said</a> that although the economy ended 2024 in good shape, there could be major changes ahead in the first-quarter data related to tariffs and policy changes.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">At the end of 2024 US gross domestic income grew at 4.5% pace. The average of GDP/GDI was 3.5%. Disposable personal income was growing at 1.9% and a spate of alternative growth metrics point to 3% or better growth. The takeaway: The economy finished 2024 in strong shape. Don't… <a href="https://t.co/rOxD7RBsXn">pic.twitter.com/rOxD7RBsXn</a>
&mdash; Joseph Brusuelas (@joebrusuelas) <a href="https://twitter.com/joebrusuelas/status/1905242573075030144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Chief economist for Comerica Bank Bill Adams gave an even more gloomy forecast saying, "The first quarter GDP report will be ugly, in large part due to a drag from trade."&nbsp;
Alan Blinder, former Federal Reserve vice chair, expressed similar sentiments during an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. He predicted Trump's tariffs will lead to lower growth and hurt the U.S. economy.&nbsp;
"I'm worried about it staying above zero … Negative GDP growth is more likely than not," Blinder said.&nbsp;
Markets React: The three major indexes are mixed in Thursday's midday trading. Stocks are attempting to rebound from earlier losses as Wall Street digests Trump's latest tariff announcements and the morning's economic data releases.&nbsp;
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), tracking the S&amp;P 500, was down 0.13% at $567.86, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 0.31% at $422.91 and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 0.27% at $483.05 at the time of publication Thursday. 
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'Negative GDP Growth Is More Likely Than Not' In Q1, Economist Warns

Many investors find the benefits of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461718/high-income-earner-with-3000-monthly-to-invest-faces-big-decision-i-definitely-want-to-diversify-beyond-ai-and-dividends">dividends</a>, such as money working for you and steady payouts, incredibly appealing. In fact, for many, dividends are the closest thing to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39914065/financial-freedom-or-bust-why-suze-orman-says-your-wallet-matters-more-than-your-flag">financial freedom</a>: they don&#8217;t need to sell assets, do not need to time the market, and get reliable income.
That&#8217;s why ETFs like Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) have become so popular. They offer investors a diversified blend of dividend-paying stocks, stable growth potential, and a tax-efficient income stream.
But is parking $1 million into SCHD only the best move? This is what a Redditor recently asked on the online discussion board, sparking a heated debate in the comments.
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The investor has a portfolio already in place but is contemplating how to invest an unexpected $1 million windfall. His goal is to generate passive income to cover basic expenses like taxes and insurance without risking the principal, so he&#8217;s considering going all in SCHD.
Some in the r/Dividends community agreed wholeheartedly with the poster, while others suggested different strategies. Let&#8217;s see their insights.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$1 Million Windfall in SCHD? Redditors Showed Mixed Feelings</h2>
SCHD Offers a Balanced Mix of Income and Growth
Many commenters agreed with the poster, saying that SCHD is a good choice and not only does it pay out dividends but it also provides capital appreciation, which makes it a great long-term hold.
&#8220;There&#8217;s nothing wrong with that hypo. Great diversification, growth, and income. All while being conservative. There are alternatives that give the same if not better options, but for a basic answer, yes, it would be fine,&#8221; a Redditor said.
&#8220;In a taxable account, living off the SCHD-qualified dividends and then supplementing that with 401(k) distributions is the way to go in my opinion,&#8221; a commenter wrote.
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One Redditor mentioned a dividend reinvestment plan into SCHD is a good strategy, especially if the poster isn&#8217;t close to retirement.
&#8220;If you are still younger and pre-retirement, and the SCHD is in a retirement account, I say [dividend reinvestment plan] and forget it until closer to retirement,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;SCHD has a relatively high turnover rate, which means that the underlying holdings of the ETF are bought and sold more frequently than the average ETF,&#8221; a Redditor advocated.
Diversify Beyond SCHD
While most comments centered around SCHD, some Redditors suggested mixing in several other stocks or ETFs for higher income and/or better risk-adjusted returns.
&#8220;I like my [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)]/[JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NYSE">JEPQ</a>)]. Yields about $110,000 on $1 million and pays monthly,&#8221; a user said.
A commenter shared that he balances SCHD with broad-market growth, ensuring he doesn&#8217;t miss out on appreciation.
&#8220;That&#8217;s my plan. Except I do 70% SCHD, 30% [Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schb#NYSE">SCHB</a>)]. The SCHB is to participate in the S&amp;P 500 growth. In case my bet on SCHD isn&#8217;t as good as I hope, I can do a variation of stock sales that Bogleheads view as the answer to life.&#8221;
&#8220;My portfolio at age 50 will be about 75% SCHD, 25% [Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)],&#8221; a commenter said.
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One Redditor pointed out that the poster&#8217;s plan is his retirement plan also, but he&#8217;s balancing his portfolio with other assets as well.
&#8220;Nothing wrong with this. This is essentially my retirement plan. $2 million in [SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/splg#NYSE">SPLG</a>)] + $2 million in SCHD + $500,000 in [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)] = retirement,&#8221; he wrote.
Sharing a list of stocks he would invest in if he were in the poster&#8217;s situation, this Reddit investor splits them into buckets that either focus on dividends or growth.
&#8220;If you&#8217;re looking to create $38,000 from $1 million, you could also put ~$800,000 in Treasuries and $200,000 in pure-growth or dividend-growth stocks to get income and growth. Or you could do a high-low strategy that averages out to 3.8%; high for current income and low for growth. In the high bucket, you can include a combo of stocks like [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], [Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/et#NYSE">ET</a>)], [Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Dow (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dow#NYSE">DOW</a>)], [Verizon Communications (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>)]. In the dividend-growth bucket, you can include names like [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)], [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)], [Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)], [Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txn#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)], and [Target (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tgt#NYSE">TGT</a>)],&#8221; he wrote.
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JEPQ

SCHB

SPLG

Investor With Surprise $1M Windfall Sparks Heated Debate: 'Why Not Park It All In SCHD For Dividend Income?' – Reddit Weighs In

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<li>TSLA</li>
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<li>GLD</li>
<li>AMD</li>
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<li>CORN</li>
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<li>QQQ</li>
<li>X</li>
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CORN

Top 10 Trending Stocks On WallStreetBets As Of March 27, 2025 (Via Swaggy Stocks)

As GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has announced a convertible bond offering to acquire Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), mirroring Strategy Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STR#NASDAQ">STR</a>) plan, experts explain why investors would buy a bond with a 0% coupon.
What Happened: After announcing the change in its investment policy to include Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, Ryan Cohen&#8216;s GameStop announced a proposed private offering of $1.3 billion of 0% convertible senior notes.
These notes are general unsecured obligations of GameStop, which will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the notes will not accrete.
Institutional investors usually invest in convertible bonds because they&#8217;re a hybrid investment instrument that can be exchanged for equity in the company at a later date. The conversion feature of these notes eventually helps the debt holders to participate in the equity upside on conversion.
But apart from that, according to Tom Lee, the CIO at Fundstrat Capital, these bonds also provide debt investors an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44375602/michael-saylors-mstr-provides-bitcoin-exposure-to-bondholders-with-its-novel-strategy-tom-lee-says-its-helping-bond-managers-outperform-the-market">exposure to Bitcoin</a>, which he described as a &#8220;novel strategy,&#8221; in the case of erstwhile MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor.
&#8220;You might wonder why are bondholders buying these bonds? They are offering for the first time, the ability for someone to put a $1 billion worth in a bond world to own a bond that has exposure to bitcoin,&#8221; Lee said. 
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Why It Matters: Also, the risk faced by such bonds usually includes refinancing of the debt, explains Bryan Goldstein, the client advisor at Matthews South.
&#8220;The risk is similar to any debt repayment where there is a fixed amount that needs to be repaid, and if the company doesn&#8217;t have cash to repay the bonds they need to refinance &#8211; if equity is one of the options, it would require more shares to be issued,&#8221; Goldstein said.
Furthermore, since the bonds are general unsecured obligations, they aren&#8217;t pegged to Bitcoin value directly.
&#8220;There are generally no financial/maintenance covenants in unsecured convertible bonds that could put the company at risk. The main risk again is on the refinancing at maturity that if the company has assets in bitcoin that need to be liquidated at a lower point, then it stresses the financials of the company,&#8221; added Goldstein.
&#8220;Clearly, the market price of the stock and thus the converts will move with the price of Bitcoin. But if Bitcoin fell to $1,000 tomorrow, it would not trigger anything with the bonds. They would still have the same maturity schedule,&#8221; said Eli Pars, the co-chief investment officer at Calamos Investments.
Price Action: GameStop rose 11.65% on Wednesday, and it was down 7.40% in premarket on Thursday. The stock has fallen 7.50% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it is 115.34% higher over a year.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.053% to $568.89, while the QQQ declined 0.060% to $484.09, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings suggest that GME is experiencing a negative price trend for both short and medium-term periods. While its momentum was ranked at the 92.93th percentile, growth and value rankings were notably weak, detailed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/GME">information is available here</a>.
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GameStop Follows MSTR's Footsteps: Why Will Investors Buy Convertible Notes With No Interest?

U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Thursday after snapping a three-day winning streak on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket trading.
Aiming to boost U.S. manufacturing and reduce reliance on global suppliers, new auto tariffs were introduced on Wednesday, which will go into effect from April 3.
Projected to generate $100 billion annually, President Donald Trump stated the policy &#8220;will continue to spur growth.&#8221; It&#8217;s noted that within the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506345/trump-imposes-25-tariffs-on-auto-imports-says-this-will-continue-to-spur-growth-canada-eu-slam-the-move">USMCA agreement</a>, the 25% tariff only impacts the non-U.S. content of auto goods from Canada and Mexico. 
With the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.38% and the 2-year at 4.02%, the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> shows markets pricing in a 90.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting. 
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.17%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.31%</td>
</tr>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.10% to $569.18, while the QQQ declined 0.025% to $484.26, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, with Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, and Information Technology stocks recording the biggest losses.
However, Utilities and Consumer Staples bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
Dragging the tech-heavy index Nasdaq down were major stocks like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), which fell over 2%, while Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ: GOOGL declined more than 3%.
On the economic data front, U.S. new orders for manufactured durable goods rose 0.9% month over month in February to $289.3 billion.
The Dow Jones index fell 133 points or 0.31% on Wednesday to 42,454.79, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index was down 1.12% at 5,712.20. Nasdaq Composite notched a 2.04% drop to end at 17,899.02, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, declined 1.03% to 2,073.83.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-2.04%</td>
<td>17,899.02</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-1.12%</td>
<td>5,712.20</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.31%</td>
<td>42,454.79</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.03%</td>
<td>2,073.83</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
As Trump introduced auto tariffs and the date for implementing &#8220;reciprocal tariffs&#8221; near, Louis Navellier, the founder and CIO of Navellier &amp; Associates, said, &#8220;Expect volatility. Buckle up.&#8221;
&#8220;We&#8217;re a week away from Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Liberation Day,&#8217; when he plans to implement reciprocal tariffs, focusing on trading partners with significant trade imbalances with the U.S. It&#8217;s a risk factor that investors have never faced and may explain why the VIX is starting to rise again after falling since the March 10th high,&#8221; he added.
Scott Wren, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, believes that although tariffs come with anticipated economic costs, actions by both companies and consumers can substantially lessen their negative impact.
&#8220;Let&#8217;s be clear: We expect tariffs to have some economic cost," Wren acknowledged. He pointed out that price hikes implemented by some U.S. firms due to tariffs have often been lower than the tariff percentage itself, noting that strong corporate profitability provides "some room to absorb a portion of the price increases."
Steps toward mitigation are already being taken, Wren indicated. "Keep in mind that some companies have been diversifying supply chains since the early days of the pandemic or even prior to that," he elaborated.
Consumer behavior also factors in. "Consumers can also blunt some of the effect of potential tariffs… for many products, there are substitution possibilities," Wren remarked, mentioning shifts toward domestic products as an example. He assesses that "these reactions will blunt and dilute much of the negative tariff impact."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
<ul>
<li>Initial jobless claims data, second revision of GDP, advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, and advanced wholesale inventories data are to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Pending home sales data is set to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is set to speak at 4:30 p.m.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) was up 0.27% in premarket on Thursday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of $2.91 per share on revenue of $14.79 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGO#NYSE">WGO</a>) was down 0.029% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 13 cents per share on revenue of $616.66 million before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) slipped 0.38% ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of $5.85 per share on revenue of $3.57 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCS#NYSE">SCS</a>) jumped 11.79% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issuing first-quarter guidance above estimates.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) dropped 6.42% after it announced the issuance of $1.3 billion worth of its 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 in a private offering to institutional investors to acquire Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>American Rebel Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) slumped 24.63% as the company announced that it will implement a 1-for-25 reverse stock split on March 31, 2025, reducing shares from ~10.6 million to ~423 thousand.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>SAGE Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) declined 2.91% after it announced that Jacqui Cartin will replace Jonathan Howell as CFO in January 2026.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Aura Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AURA#NASDAQ">AURA</a>) rose 9.68% as it highlighted progress with Bel-Sar. Bel-sar showed positive Phase 1 NMIBC data at the EAU Congress.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Soleno Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNO#NASDAQ">SLNO</a>) surged 36.82% after it received FDA approval for VYKAT XR (diazoxide choline), the first treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome for patients aged four and older.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.39% to hover around $69.38 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.59% to hover around $3,036.97 per ounce. Its previous record high stood at $3,057.51 per ounce.
Asian markets closed on a mixed note on Thursday. China&#8217;s CSI 300, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose in trade. Whereas, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 index declined. European markets were lower in early trade.
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