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title: "U.S. stocks opened higher but closed lower, earnings season is about to kick off [with earnings calendar attached]"
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description: "Market: Rally followed by pullback, panic sentiment eased S&P 500: closed up 0.79%$NASDAQ Composite Index(.IXIC.US) : closed up 0.64%$iShares Semiconductor ETF(SOXX.US) : closed up 0.31%$Dow Jones Industrial Average(.DJI.US) : closed up 0.78% Volatility Index: closed down 17.76% The US government announced a "temporary exemption" on import tariffs for consumer electronics such as smartphones, computers, and chips, easing cost pressures on tech companies..."
datetime: "2025-04-15T07:56:52.000Z"
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# U.S. stocks opened higher but closed lower, earnings season is about to kick off [with earnings calendar attached]

**Market Overview: Rally Fades After Early Gains, Panic Sentiment Eases**

S&P 500: Closed up 0.79%

$NASDAQ Composite Index(.IXIC.US): Closed up 0.64%

$iShares Semiconductor ETF(SOXX.US): Closed up 0.31%

$Dow Jones Industrial Average(.DJI.US): Closed up 0.78%

VIX: Closed down 17.76%

![fd0e3e5b8027a0988399bc9f1ea55e2](https://pub.pbkrs.com/uploads/2025/d3f0182a628a3b352c500a219422f5d8?x-oss-process=style/lg)

The U.S. government announced a "temporary exemption" on import tariffs for consumer electronics like smartphones, computers, and chips, easing cost pressures on tech companies and directly boosting pre-market and early-session rallies for tech stocks including $Apple(AAPL.US), $Micron Tech(MU.US), and $AMD(AMD.US). Apple surged nearly 7% in early trading before paring gains to over 2% at close. However, Trump later clarified that tariffs were not canceled but shifted to other categories, leaving policy uncertainty and intensifying market volatility. The S&P 500 ultimately retreated 1% from its peak, closing lower after a high open.

Technically, the S&P 500 has nearly filled its gap and now faces dual resistance at a key pressure level and the 20-day moving average, suggesting a potential near-term pullback.

**U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks: Boosted by A/H Shares, Notable Gains**

Yesterday’s rallies in the Hang Seng Index and Shanghai Composite Index lifted the Golden Dragon China Index, which opened strong with an early 6% surge before settling at a 3.23% gain.

### **Magnificent Seven: Mixed Performance, Apple Reclaims Top Market Cap**

The "Magnificent Seven" diverged sharply overnight. Apple led gains (+2.21%, with a pre-market peak of +7.24%) on tariff relief, while $Meta Platforms(META.US) led declines due to antitrust trial risks (potential spin-off of WhatsApp/Instagram), erasing a 2% pre-market rise. $NVIDIA(NVDA.US) opened high but failed to hold support, now pressured by the 20MA and 30MA. Its AI supercomputer production news drew muted reaction (+0.5% after-hours). Apple’s early rally faded amid gap-filling and Trump’s "clarification," likely to oscillate between $200-$210 short-term.

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**Sectors: Semiconductors Lead, Healthcare/Utilities Lag**

![1607720e349681f8095ed2946e563ac](https://pub.pbkrs.com/uploads/2025/87c77ba67e8e6d8f6027be8937c71222?x-oss-process=style/lg)

Defensive sectors (healthcare, banks, insurance, consumer staples) rose over 1%, while consumer electronics (+2.2%) led on tariff news.

**Commodities & Forex (Latest): Broad Gains in Metals/Oil, Dollar Dips**

WTI crude: +0.34%

Gold: +0.48%

Silver: +0.34%

Copper: +0.15%

DXY: -0.05%

U.S. Treasuries: Mixed

US2Y yield: +0.54%

US5Y yield: Flat

US10Y yield: -0.36%

**Quick Interpretation**

Tech tariff relief aids margins but uncertainty lingers ahead of semiconductor policy details. S&P 500 faces pullback risks post-gap-fill at 5500 resistance. Favor defensive plays (consumer, banks, insurance). Gold’s dip offers entry points. Earnings season warrants close fundamental monitoring.

Attached: This week’s earnings calendar.

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