Stock Movers PDD Tumbles, Trump Media Falls, Apple Jumps
May 27, 2025
PDD Holdings experiences a significant stock drop after disappointing quarterly results, highlighting U.S.-China trade tensions. Meanwhile, Trump Media plans a major investment in Bitcoin, causing a stir in the cryptocurrency market. Apple sees a slight rebound after facing threats of tariffs over offshore production, raising concerns about its long-term profitability. The interplay of tech stocks and geopolitical pressures makes for a captivating analysis of current market dynamics.
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PDD's Growth Slows Due to Trade Tensions
- PDD Holdings' quarterly sales and profits missed estimates due to US-China trade tensions and rising domestic competition in China.
- Its sales growth slowed from 131% to 10%, showing significant pressure on its discount e-commerce business.
Trump Media Bets Big on Bitcoin
- Trump Media is raising $2.5 billion to purchase Bitcoin, following a trend started by MicroStrategy.
- This strategy is a leveraged bet on Bitcoin, boosting company value when Bitcoin rises, but risks losses if Bitcoin falls.
Apple Faces Tariff Pressures
- Apple ended an eight-day losing streak in share price but still faces profit pressure from White House tariff threats.
- President Trump has threatened 25% tariffs if Apple does not move iPhone production to the US, affecting investor sentiment.