Investors, take notice—March 13, 2025, is a White House whirlwind, and President Donald Trump’s top 10 actions today are driving market tremors! From NATO talks to tariff defenses and a Tesla test-drive, here’s what he’s done—followed by why it matters for your portfolio. At GLHR Investing, we’re your “Daily” guide—let’s unpack the chaos!
Trump’s Top 10 Moves Today:
- Met NATO’s Mark Rutte—pushed funding shifts.
- Defended steel/aluminum tariffs to reporters.
- Praised Putin’s Ukraine ceasefire response.
- Urged GOP for stopgap funding vote tonight.
- Teased TikTok sale progress with four bidders.
- Backed Education Dept.’s 1,315 job cuts.
- Test-drove Teslas, vowed to buy one.
- Doubled China tariffs to 20%, now effective.
- Pitched trade benefits to CEOs, reiterated today.
- Signed off on Intel’s TSMC-driven 13% surge.
Trump’s day kicked off with NATO’s Mark Rutte—12:20 PM Oval Office, then lunch—pressing allies to pay more, sparking X buzz: “Lockheed Martin (LMT) could soar!” He then told reporters steel and aluminum tariffs are set, despite a 5.3% S&P monthly drop—Apple (AAPL) and Walmart (WMT) shed 3-5% this week. His nod to Putin’s “promising” Ukraine ceasefire hint suggests peace talks—LMT’s up 1% on war prospects. The shutdown vote’s tonight—Trump’s pushing hard, but Dems might block it (CNN), leaving futures shaky—Nasdaq’s off 1.3%.
TikTok’s sale talks heated up—he teased four bidders post-Zuckerberg’s Wednesday visit—Meta (META) eyes a lift. Education cuts got his thumbs-up—“best ones stay”—as Scholastic (SCHL) holds steady with state cash shifts. Wednesday’s Tesla test-drive (five models) rolled into today—X cheers “Trump’s buying!”—while Intel’s 13% jump to $23.41 ties to TSMC’s foundry pitch, a Trump-backed win. China’s 20% tariff hike, doubled yesterday, hit today—tech’s reeling. Tuesday’s CEO trade pitch carried over—he’s selling jobs, but X splits: “Genius!” vs. “Recession trigger!”
Markets are a mess—S&P’s near correction, Goldman’s 25% recession odds loom—but winners shine. LMT and SCHL defy the dip, Intel’s a steal, Tesla (TSLA) lags 5%. X debates: “Crash coming!” vs. “Buy now!” Tariffs tank consumer stocks, but defense and state plays rise—shutdown uncertainty adds fuel. Intel’s TSMC deal and NATO talks signal long-term bets, while Tesla’s buzz might lift sentiment. Investors, this is your shot—pick up “The Misbehavior of Markets” by Benoit Mandelbrot on Amazon, a rare gem for riding chaos. GLHR Investing’s got your edge—move smart!
Invest with precision,
The GLHR Investing Team
