🎯 Top 10 Stocks Down in Value This Week (April 7-12, 2025): What Tanked & Why

Hey GLHR Investing crew! It’s Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:09 AM PDT, and this week’s been a wild ride for stocks—starting with a tariff-fueled panic, then a huge rally after Trump’s pause (Reuters, April 9). The S&P 500 (SPY) hit $533.94 by Friday’s close (real-time data, April 11), up 6.4% Wednesday but volatile after. Some stocks got crushed despite the bounce—let’s dive into the top 10 biggest losers this week and why they sank, keeping it clear and real!

Top 10 Stocks Down in Value This Week

• Apple Inc. (AAPL)
  • Estimated Drop: ~12-14% (projected from Reuters, April 10; X @717CapitalAI cites 17% since tariffs began).
  • Why: Apple’s China exposure—90% of iPhone production (Investopedia, April 10)—got slammed by Trump’s initial 34% tariff (April 2) and ongoing 125% levy (Reuters, April 9). Even the pause didn’t help much—China’s 84% retaliation (The Guardian, April 9) threatens sales. Shares fell hard early week, with only partial recovery Wednesday (Investopedia, April 9).
  • Investor Note: Down ~10% YTD (Reuters)—watch China trade talks (Bloomberg, April 9).
• Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
  • Estimated Drop: ~10-12% (projected; X @717CapitalAI notes tariff impact).
  • Why: Tariff fears hit Tesla’s China sales (13% of revenue, Forbes, April 3)—Wednesday’s pause (Reuters, April 9) sparked a rally, but not enough to offset early losses. Slowing EV demand in Europe (Investopedia, April 7) added pressure.
  • Investor Note: Volatile—down ~5% YTD (Morningstar, March 31)—needs trade relief (CNBC, April 9).
• Nike, Inc. (NKE)
  • Estimated Drop: ~9-11% (projected from Investopedia, April 4, citing 14% drop April 4).
  • Why: Retail took a hit—Nike’s Asia supply chain faced tariff costs (Reuters, April 2). Consumer spending fears (90.5 sentiment, U.S. Bank, April 7) hurt early week, with partial rebound post-pause (Bloomberg, April 9).
  • Investor Note: Down ~14% YTD (Investopedia)—retail sales data next week critical (CNBC).
• Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)
  • Estimated Drop: ~8-10% (projected; Investopedia, April 4, noted 18% drop April 4).
  • Why: Electronics retail got crushed—tariff-driven price hikes scared shoppers (Forbes, April 3). Pause rallied shares Wednesday, but not enough—downtrend persists (Reuters, April 10).
  • Investor Note: Down ~12% YTD—watch consumer credit data (Investopedia).
• Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
  • Estimated Drop: ~7-9% (projected; Investopedia, April 4, cited 14% over two days).
  • Why: Global construction giant—China’s 34% tariffs (CNBC, April 4) hit exports. Tariff pause didn’t fully offset—down ~20% YTD (Investopedia, April 4).
  • Investor Note: Needs trade deal progress—$300 target if talks work (Bloomberg).
• GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)
  • Estimated Drop: ~7-8% (projected; Investopedia, April 4, noted 16% drop April 4).
  • Why: China’s 12% sales share (Investopedia, April 4) got slammed by trade war fears—pause helped less-exposed firms more (Reuters, April 9).
  • Investor Note: Down ~10% YTD—healthcare’s defensive but vulnerable (Forbes).
• Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
  • Estimated Drop: ~6-8% (projected; Investopedia, April 4, cited 11% drop April 4).
  • Why: Chipmaker—China tariffs hit supply chains (Reuters, April 3). Wednesday’s rally (Nasdaq up 7.6%, X @MWellerFX) cushioned but didn’t erase losses.
  • Investor Note: Down ~8% YTD—AI demand could lift (Bloomberg, April 9).
• Target Corporation (TGT)
  • Estimated Drop: ~6-7% (projected; Investopedia, April 4, noted 11% drop April 4).
  • Why: Retail fears—tariff costs and spending worries (National Retail Federation, Investopedia, April 8). Pause rally helped, but not fully (Reuters, April 10).
  • Investor Note: Down ~9% YTD—retail data key (CNBC, April 9).
• Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)
  • Estimated Drop: ~5-7% (projected; Investopedia, April 4, cited 15% drop April 4).
  • Why: Home goods—tariff hikes hit imports (Reuters, April 2). Rally Wednesday didn’t recover early losses (Bloomberg, April 9).
  • Investor Note: Down ~10% YTD—consumer sentiment drives it (Forbes).
• Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
  • Estimated Drop: ~5-6% (projected; X @717CapitalAI cited 9% drop).
  • Why: Tech got dragged by tariff fears—ads rely on global growth (Forbes, April 4). Pause boosted it (Reuters, April 9), but early week hit lingers.
  • Investor Note: Down ~7% YTD—needs economic clarity (Bloomberg).

Why These Stocks Tanked

• Tariff Panic Early Week: Trump’s initial tariffs (April 2) sparked a $2.4 trillion S&P drop by Friday (Reuters, April 3)—retail (NKE, BBY, TGT), tech (AAPL, META), and industrials (CAT) got hit hardest due to China exposure and cost fears (Investopedia, April 4).
• Partial Rally Recovery: Wednesday’s 90-day pause (Reuters, April 9) lifted SPY to $533.94 (real-time data), but China’s 125% tariff (Reuters) kept pressure on AAPL, AVGO (Forbes, April 9).
• Consumer Fears: Weak sentiment (90.5, U.S. Bank, April 7) and tariff cost pass-throughs ($1,900/family, Tax Foundation) hurt retail (Bloomberg, April 4).

GLHR Takeaway

This week’s losers—AAPL (-12-14%), TSLA (-10-12%), NKE (-9-11%)—got crushed by tariff fears (Reuters, April 2) before Trump’s pause rallied SPY to $533.94 (real-time data). Retail and China-exposed tech tanked most (Investopedia, April 4)—watch trade talks and CPI next week for recovery clues (Bloomberg). Full scoop at glhrinvesting.com!