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Trump Rally Falters: Nvidia, Amazon Stocks Plummet

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The stock market went down as investors worried about the government’s plans to raise interest rates. Big technology companies like Amazon and Nvidia saw a drop in their stock prices, leading to a bad week for the stock market.

Key Facts

All major stock indexes fell, with the Nasdaq taking the biggest hit. Even though stocks had been doing well since the election, this week was not good.

The tech sector suffered the most losses. Companies like Amazon and Meta saw their stock prices go down by a lot.

Overall, stocks are still up since Election Day, but they have been going down recently.

Big Number

The six biggest U.S. companies lost a total of $510 billion in market value on Friday. This happened because investors were worried about higher interest rates.

Tangent

Healthcare stocks also went down on Friday. Pfizer’s stock dropped due to concerns about vaccine policies.

Crucial Quote

Investors are re-evaluating the impact of the upcoming Republican government on the economy, leading to uncertainty in the market.

Why Stocks Are Down

Bank of America warns that investors are becoming too optimistic about the future, especially with changes expected under a Republican government.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Investors /ɪnˈvɛstərz/ (noun): Individuals or entities that allocate capital with the expectation of a financial return.
  2. Interest /ˈɪntrəst/ (noun): The cost of borrowing money usually expressed as a percentage.
  3. Uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜrtənti/ (noun): The state of being unsure or having doubts.
  4. Sector /ˈsɛktər/ (noun): A distinct part or segment of the economy or an organization.
  5. Re-evaluating /ˌriːɪˈvæljueɪtɪŋ/ (verb): The act of assessing or appraising again.
  6. Market /ˈmɑːrkɪt/ (noun): A place or system where goods services or financial assets are exchanged.

How much do you know?


What caused the stock market to go down recently?
Government plans to raise interest rates
Economic recession
High demand for stocks
Decrease in unemployment rates


Which sector suffered the most losses in the stock market?
Healthcare
Technology
Retail
Energy


What happened to the stock prices of Amazon and Meta?
Increased significantly
Stayed the same
Went down
Doubled in value


Why did the six biggest U.S. companies lose $510 billion in market value on Friday?
High demand for their stocks
Concerns about vaccine policies
Worries about higher interest rates
Positive outlook on the economy


What is the main reason for the uncertainty in the market according to the Crucial Quote?
Change in government policies
Global economic factors
Social unrest
Natural disasters


According to Bank of America, why are investors becoming too optimistic about the future?
Expected changes under a Democratic government
Expected changes under a Republican government
Stable market conditions
Lack of investment opportunities


The Nasdaq was the only major stock index that did not fall recently.


Amazon and Nvidia experienced an increase in their stock prices.


Stocks have been consistently going up since Election Day.


Healthcare stocks went up on Friday due to positive vaccine news.


Investors are re-evaluating the impact of the upcoming Democratic government on the economy.


Bank of America warns that investors are overly pessimistic about the future.


The stock market went down as investors worried about the government's plans to raise interest rates. Big technology companies like Amazon and Nvidia saw a drop in their stock prices, leading to a bad week for the stock .


All major stock indexes fell, with the Nasdaq taking the hit.


The six biggest U.S. companies lost a total of $510 billion in market value on Friday. This happened because investors were worried about higher rates.


Bank of America warns that investors are becoming too optimistic about the , especially with changes expected under a Republican government.


Healthcare stocks also went down on Friday. Pfizer's stock dropped due to concerns about vaccine .


Investors are re-evaluating the impact of the upcoming Republican government on the , leading to uncertainty in the market.

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