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US Stocks Roar Back in Roller-Coaster Week, Led by Gold Producers, Big Tech

High volatility in the market was driven by headlines from Washington and rising bond yields.
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US Stocks Roar Back in Roller-Coaster Week, Led by Gold Producers, Big Tech
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 11, 2025. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Panos Mourdoukoutas
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U.S. stocks continued their roller-coaster ride this week, driven by rising Treasury bond yields and media headlines that stirred investor sentiment. All major averages posted weekly gains, thanks to two strong rallies on April 9 and April 11, led by gold producers and big tech.

Panos Mourdoukoutas
Panos Mourdoukoutas
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Panos Mourdoukoutas is a professor of economics at Long Island University in New York City. He also teaches security analysis at Columbia University. He’s been published in professional journals and magazines, including Forbes, Investopedia, Barron's, IBT, and Journal of Financial Research. He’s also the author of many books, including “Business Strategy in a Semiglobal Economy” and “China's Challenge.”