Closing Bell | US Stocks Mixed, Berkshire Hathaway Drops 4.98%, Tesla Falls 2.42%
Market Watcher05-06
On May 5, 2025, the US stock market closed with mixed results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.5%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite showed slight gains of 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.
In sector performance, gold stocks surged, with Gold Fields rising 7.92% and Harmony Gold Mining up 5.85%. Conversely, the Trump-related stocks faced significant declines, with $DJT$ and $PHUN$ leading the drop.
Berkshire Hathaway fell 4.98% following Warren Buffett's announcement to step down as CEO at the end of 2025. Investors expressed concerns about the company's future leadership, contributing to the stock's decline.
Tesla Motors experienced a 2.42% drop due to declining sales in Europe and increased competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. The negative sentiment was further fueled by potential regulatory changes affecting Tesla's zero-emission credits.
Netflix saw a 1.94% decrease after President Trump's announcement of tariffs on foreign-made films, impacting cinema and media stocks. This unexpected move created uncertainty in the industry, affecting major players like Netflix and Disney.
Palantir Technologies Inc. slightly declined by 0.41% despite exceeding earnings expectations. The company's AI military systems have gained recognition, but investor sentiment remains cautious.
Nike dropped 2.12% following JP Morgan's adjustment of its price target from $64.00 to $56.00 per share, reflecting a neutral outlook on the stock's performance.
Roblox Corporation fell 3.06% despite Oppenheimer raising its price target to $80.00 per share, indicating confidence in the company's growth potential.Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.