NEW YORK / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – US stock markets are under pressure as tensions rise again in the trade dispute between the US and China. The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 are recording significant losses, while the NASDAQ 100 is particularly hard hit. Netflix and Texas Instruments are among the companies that are particularly suffering, due to disappointing quarterly results and an uncertain outlook.
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The US stock markets are currently under considerable pressure as tensions in the trade dispute between the US and China are rising again. After a phase of relaxation that had raised hopes of a solution, there is now a threat of renewed escalation. The White House is considering making software exports to China more restrictive, adding to uncertainties, according to a report.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.91 percent to 46,495.92 points, while the S&P 500 fell 1.13 percent to 6,659.52 points. The technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 was particularly hard hit, falling by 1.79 percent to 24,677.91 points. These developments reflect investor concerns that the trade conflict could threaten the economic recovery.
Among the companies that have come under particular pressure is Netflix. The streaming giant’s shares fell almost ten percent to their lowest level in five months. This followed the release of quarterly figures that showed lower-than-expected earnings per share, although revenue growth remained solid at 17 percent. Analysts particularly criticized the lack of an outlook for 2026, which contributes to further uncertainty.
Texas Instruments also suffered a significant share price decline of eight percent. The semiconductor manufacturer announced disappointing quarterly targets, suggesting that the cyclical upswing in the analog semiconductor business is taking a pause. This increases concerns about the stability of demand in this sector.
Toy maker Mattel also posted losses as sales and profit figures fell short of expectations. Uncertainties over the Trump administration’s tariff policies caused U.S. retailers to delay their orders from Mattel. This shows how strongly political decisions can influence company strategies.
GE Vernova, a competitor of Siemens Energy, also suffered a decline of almost five percent, although the quarterly figures were initially received positively. Experts pointed to the strong incoming orders, which signal solid demand. Nevertheless, margin expectations were missed, which unsettled investors.
AT&T, a rival to T-Mobile US, fell 2.4 percent after reporting mixed numbers. While profit and new customer numbers exceeded expectations, sales fell short of forecasts due to a large advertising campaign. This highlights the challenges that telecommunications companies face in a highly competitive market.
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