Motley Fool Money How To Tune Out Market Noise
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Mar 24, 2025 
Asit Sharma, an investment analyst at The Motley Fool, joins the discussion to dissect the current market turmoil. He and host Mary Long delve into the implications of upcoming tariffs and the recent bankruptcy of 23andMe. Asit highlights how investors can navigate the noise of market volatility by focusing on sound strategies instead of short-term distractions. Later, Travis Hoium joins to explore MGM Resorts' ambitious online sports betting endeavors, shedding light on the company’s growth potential amid industry challenges.
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Investing with Tariff Uncertainty
- Individual investors should accept that tariffs and uncertainty are now part of the investing world.
- Focus on understanding different industries and their potential reactions to changing tariff situations.
Big Tech's Impact on Market Downturn
- The market downturn may be due to big tech sell-offs rather than tariffs, as big tech stocks heavily influence the S&P 500.
- The Magnificent Seven stocks' collective losses accounted for almost half of the S&P's total decline.
Market Concerns Over Big Tech Investments
- The market's concern over big tech stems from doubts about their ability to generate returns on investments in leading-edge technology like AI.
- There are short-term ripples in the narrative, causing doubt about long-term gains.