Stock Market Today: Dow Slides 450 Points Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
US stocks pulled back on Thursday as investors scrutinized Walmart's cautious guidance for its fiscal year 2026, while assessing the impact of President Trump's planned tariffs and policy shifts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly 450 points, or around 1%, with a decline in shares of retailers Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan contributing to the downturn. Shares of retail giant Walmart tumbled more than 6% after the company issued cautious guidance for its upcoming fiscal year.
- This market volatility highlights the ongoing impact of Trump's policy shifts on corporate America, as investors struggle to price in the potential disruptions caused by his actions.
- How will the stock market respond when the full extent of Trump's policy changes is revealed, and which sectors are likely to be most affected?