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by John Towfighi and CNN April 30, 2025May 1, 2025

The S&P 500 and Dow experienced a wild ride in April, with the economy shrinking for the first time in years and Trump’s tariffs causing uncertainty and volatility in the markets.

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by David Goldman, John Towfighi and CNN April 4, 2025April 4, 2025
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