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Today’s Stock Market Live: Real-Time Updates & Insights

By aimee yang
Today’s Stock Market Live: Real-Time Updates & Insights

Traders are working on the New York Stock Exchange on February 03, 2025.

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The S&P 500 did not change much today. This happened after President Trump said new tariffs on Canada and Mexico will start soon. Also, the stock Nvidia went down after its earnings report.

The S&P 500 lost less than 0.1%. It is down for the week and the month. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6%. Nvidia’s stock dropped by 2.9%, which affected the Nasdaq.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 291 points, or 0.6%. This is because of gains in JPMorgan Chase and 3M.

Trump wants to put a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada starting on March 4. He says these countries need to do more to stop drugs from coming in.

Traders are waiting for more news about the economy and inflation. Jobless claims went up to 242,000 last week, which worries some investors.

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Tariff/ˈtærɪf/noun
A tax imposed on imported goods and services.

Earnings/ˈɜrnɪŋz/noun
The income generated from business operations typically measured in terms of profits.

Claims/kleɪmz/noun
Formal requests for something that one believes they are entitled to.

Inflation/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/noun
A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Investors/ɪnˈvɛstərz/noun
Individuals or institutions that allocate capital with the expectation of a future financial return.

Composite/kəmˈpɒzɪt/adjective
Made up of several parts or elements; a combination.
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What event caused the S&P 500 to not change much today?
President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The release of Nvidia's earnings report
A significant drop in oil prices
An unexpected surge in jobless claims
How much did the S&P 500 lose today?
0.1%
0.5%
1%
2%
What contributed to the increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Gains in JPMorgan Chase and 3M
Decrease in oil prices
Trade negotiations with China
Jobless claims going down
What is the reason behind Trump wanting to put tariffs on Mexico and Canada?
To boost trade relations
To reduce immigration
To combat drug trafficking
To promote economic growth
What worried some investors based on the information provided?
Increased jobless claims
Global market instability
Government shutdown
Rising inflation rates
Which stock experienced a significant drop after its earnings report?
Google
Amazon
Nvidia
Apple
The S&P 500 was up for both the week and the month.
The Nasdaq Composite experienced a 0.6% drop.
Trump aims to implement a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada by March 1.
JPMorgan Chase and 3M both saw losses in their stock values.
Jobless claims decreased in the recent week.
Investors are eagerly anticipating news about the upcoming holiday season predictions.
The Nasdaq Composite fell by due to Nvidia's stock drop of 2.9%.
Trump wants to put a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada starting on 4.
Jobless claims went up to last week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 291 points, representing a gain of .
Nvidia's stock dropped by 2.9%, which negatively impacted the .
The S&P 500 lost less than today.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Tariff/ˈtærɪf/noun
A tax imposed on imported goods and services.
Earnings/ˈɜrnɪŋz/noun
The income generated from business operations typically measured in terms of profits.
Claims/kleɪmz/noun
Formal requests for something that one believes they are entitled to.
Inflation/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/noun
A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
Investors/ɪnˈvɛstərz/noun
Individuals or institutions that allocate capital with the expectation of a future financial return.
Composite/kəmˈpɒzɪt/adjective
Made up of several parts or elements; a combination.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What event caused the S&P 500 to not change much today?
President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The release of Nvidia's earnings report
A significant drop in oil prices
An unexpected surge in jobless claims
How much did the S&P 500 lose today?
0.1%
0.5%
1%
2%
What contributed to the increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Gains in JPMorgan Chase and 3M
Decrease in oil prices
Trade negotiations with China
Jobless claims going down
What is the reason behind Trump wanting to put tariffs on Mexico and Canada?
To boost trade relations
To reduce immigration
To combat drug trafficking
To promote economic growth
What worried some investors based on the information provided?
Increased jobless claims
Global market instability
Government shutdown
Rising inflation rates
Which stock experienced a significant drop after its earnings report?
Google
Amazon
Nvidia
Apple
The S&P 500 was up for both the week and the month.
The Nasdaq Composite experienced a 0.6% drop.
Trump aims to implement a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada by March 1.
JPMorgan Chase and 3M both saw losses in their stock values.
Jobless claims decreased in the recent week.
Investors are eagerly anticipating news about the upcoming holiday season predictions.
The Nasdaq Composite fell by due to Nvidia's stock drop of 2.9%.
Trump wants to put a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada starting on 4.
Jobless claims went up to last week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 291 points, representing a gain of .
Nvidia's stock dropped by 2.9%, which negatively impacted the .
The S&P 500 lost less than today.
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