The major averages slid for a second consecutive day as President Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect. Here’s what CNBC is watching Wednesday.
Best stocks to own during a trade war, according to Evercore ISI
Low volatility stocks outperformed in February trading, as well as during the 2018 tariffs, as trade war fears have spooked markets.
Three defensive plays with good-looking charts as markets shudder
David Keller breaks down the charts on AEP, Bristol-Myers and British American Tobacco.
Investor Dan Niles says he’ll ‘probably force’ himself to buy some beaten-up tech
Dan Niles revealed on Tuesday that he is planning to buy some technology stocks that have underperformed the broader market this year.
Cheap? Nvidia valuation nearing 10-year lows, according to Bernstein
The bellwether AI chip manufacturer has pulled back almost 14% in 2025. Earlier Tuesday, it was down almost 17% YTD.
A way to bet on a tech stock bounce with less risk using options
Nishant Pant describes a bull call spread in the QQQs.
Tariffs will wipe out all profits for Detroit’s Big Three if they don’t raise prices, estimates Barclays
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent levies could eradicate the profits of “Big Three” automakers General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, according to Barclays.
Citigroup’s new ‘growth-at-a-reasonable-price’ picks following February’s pullback
The Wall Street bank told investors to consider buying cheap stocks with strong growth potential, such as Airbnb, amid an increasingly uncertain backdrop.
Goldman Sachs rolls out suite of downside protection ETFs as market volatility picks up
New buffer funds Goldman Sachs have a few wrinkles that make them different from the biggest competitors in the space.
Bank of America slashes Tesla price target as U.S. tariffs become reality
The firm noted that he expects overall industry dynamics to be inconsistent in 2025.