Trump’s New Auto Tariffs, AppLovin Crash & Copper Record Price

Money Masters' Market Pulse Week 13

March 28, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

This week, the markets were rocked by tariff tension, wild stock swings, and fresh earnings surprises. President Trump’s aggressive new auto tariffs are sending shockwaves through the global economy—but here’s the twist: Experts now warn these tariffs could hurt American consumers more than foreign rivals.

Meanwhile, copper prices hit an all-time high amid renewed trade war fears, AppLovin stock crashed 20% after a short-seller attack, and Rivian is secretly betting on premium e-bikes.
Tech giants stayed busy too—Alibaba launched a cost-saving AI model, Ubisoft spun off a new gaming studio backed by Tencent, and CoreWeave's IPO fell short of expectations.
On the earnings front, Lululemon posted solid numbers but cut its forecast, H&M beat sales estimates but misses on profit, and both Petco & Chewy reported strong demand for your furry friends.

In today’s Market Pulse, we break it all down. And don't miss our Deep Dive—because what looks like "America First" might actually be America Pays.

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - March 28th, 2025

🌍 Economics:

  1. Copper Futures Surge to All-Time High Amid Tariff Concerns 🚀
    Copper prices soared past $5.37 per pound after reports of potential U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods within weeks. Read More

  2. AppLovin Stock Sinks After Another Short-Seller Attack 📉
    Muddy Waters accused AppLovin of questionable ad tactics, sending the stock plunging approx. 20% despite the company denying the allegations. Read More

  3. Rivian Spins Off Secret E-Bike Project 🔥
    Rivian unveiled 'Rivian Ride,' a micromobility spinoff focused on premium e-bikes, aiming to diversify beyond electric trucks. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Alibaba Launches Open-Source AI Model to Cut Costs 🤖
    Alibaba introduced 'Qwen,' a lightweight AI framework designed to make AI agents more affordable and customizable for businesses. Read More

  2. Ubisoft Spins Off New Gaming Studio With Tencent Stake 🎮
    Ubisoft created 'Level Infinite Games,' a new subsidiary focused on live-service games, with Tencent investing for strategic expansion. Read More

  3. CoreWeave IPO Priced Below Expectations at $40 📊
    AI cloud infrastructure startup CoreWeave priced its IPO at $40 per share, falling short of the $42-$46 expected range. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Lululemon Q4 Earnings Beat, But Weak Forecast Weighs 🧘‍♀️
    Lululemon beat Q4 expectations with $6.14 EPS and $3.61B revenue but forecasts weak 2025 growth due to inflation worries and slowing U.S. consumer demand. Read More

  2. H&M misses profit estimates in Q1 amid sluggish demand 🛍️
    H&M’s Q1 sales grew 2%, but profit fell short at $1.2B vs $1.9B expected, citing weak demand and higher markdowns; shares dropped 1.6%. Read More

  3. Petco Stock Rallies as Company Projects Profit Growth 🐾
    Petco expects higher adjusted profits of $375M - $390M despite falling sales; announced new partnership with Uber Eats to boost product reach. Read More

  4. Chewy Q4 Results Beat Estimates as Customer Base Expands 🐶
    Chewy reported a 10% rise in revenue and growing active customers, the company reported $0.28 EPS and $3.25B revenue, exceeding estimates, while active customers hit 20.5M. Read More

🔍 Deep Dive: Are Tariffs Really "America First" or Just a Hidden Tax?

What’s Happening:
President Trump’s new 25% auto tariffs will hit all foreign-made cars starting April 2, aiming to protect U.S. manufacturing. But critics, including Santander’s Chair Ana Botín, warn the move may backfire on American consumers.

How It Works:
Tariffs are essentially taxes on imports. When imposed, they raise the price of foreign goods. Companies often pass these extra costs onto consumers, meaning Americans will pay more for products like cars, electronics, and more.

Why It Matters:
Botín argues these tariffs will hurt U.S. wallets harder than Europe’s, leading to higher inflation, lower economic growth, and weaker consumer spending. Auto prices alone could jump by $10,000. Ironically, what’s meant to "protect" American jobs might strain American pockets and slow the economy.

Fun Fact:
Past U.S. tariffs, like the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff, deepened the Great Depression—proving tariffs don’t always deliver the intended protection.

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To your financial empowerment, The Money Masters Team

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