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As of April 9, 2025, the Nasdaq Composite Index experienced a significant surge, closing up 12% following President Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on recently announced tariffs. Highest Daily Increase Ever..​

While this is a notable increase, the largest daily percentage gains in the Nasdaq Composite's history are as follows:​

March 13, 2020: The index rose by 9.35%.​

March 24, 2020: The index increased by 8.12%.​

November 13, 2008: The index gained 6.5%.​

October 13, 2008: The index surged by 6.33%.​

November 24, 2008: The index climbed 6.17%.​

November 21, 2008: The index advanced by 5.86%.​

October 28, 2008: The index jumped 5.41%.​

March 10, 2009: The index rose by 5.34%.​

August 9, 2011: The index increased by 5.3%.​

November 30, 2011: The index gained 5.18%.​

These figures highlight the most substantial single-day percentage increases in the Nasdaq Composite's history, demonstrating the market's capacity for significant volatility and rapid changes.

Fasten Your Seatbelts 😉

*****galore indeed looks like some large hedge fund shorters have been truly torpedoed today🤣

Fasten Your Seatbelts: Tomorrow's Take-Off Is Going Balistic🚀🙌VII

>>> Last Call Take off is Noew Imminent 🚀>>>

Trump announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for "nonretaliating countries." The S&P 500 exploded more than 6% higher, even as Trump simultaneously announced still-higher tariffs on China.

It's not entirely clear what Trump has in mind, but this seems to be his intent: A 10% baseline tariff will stay in place on virtually all countries. Meanwhile, countries facing a rate above 10% will have the chance to negotiate that down over the next 90 days. Meanwhile, in a destructive cycle of retaliation, Trump said he'll raise the tariff on Chinese imports to 125%, after just raising it to 104% from 54% overnight. That came as China hikes its tariff on U.S. goods to 84%.

P2 > Anything can happen. Just over 1 hour remains before the SP, DJ and Nasdaq indexes close..

PEAKDREAD Yes, Keir has recently announced reforms to accelerate the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the UK, which is favorable for companies like Rolls-Royce. On February 6, 2025, the government unveiled plans to overhaul planning rules, allowing SMRs to be built across England and Wales, not limited to the previously designated eight sites. This initiative aims to streamline approval processes, encourage investment, and enable developers to identify optimal project locations. ​

These reforms include incorporating SMRs into planning regulations for the first time, removing the expiry date on nuclear planning rules to facilitate long-term industry planning, and establishing a Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce to expedite approvals while maintaining safety standards. ​

Rolls-Royce, a key player in SMR technology, stands to benefit significantly from these changes. The company's SMR design is among the four shortlisted in the UK's SMR competition, positioning it favorably for future contracts and development opportunities. ​

While these reforms are designed to expedite SMR projects, specific timelines for announcements or project commencements involving Rolls-Royce have not been detailed publicly. However, the government's proactive stance suggests a commitment to advancing these projects promptly.​

Myteethitch

Absolutely — I’d second that.

These are excellent points, and it’s hard to argue against the idea that such seasoned, well-connected business leaders wouldn’t have stayed so invested unless they saw long-term value and resilience. The scale of recent drops might look dramatic on paper, but as you say, they’ve been through cycles before and know better than to panic at the first sign of turbulence.

RR does seem poised for a strong rebound — with the SMRs, Ultrafan developments, and growing global defence spending, the foundations look solid. Here’s hoping Turbo and the whole RR team keep pushing forward — they’re doing incredible work.

Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful perspective!

Nettles, Aye, that’s the spirit, First Mate Facts! ⚓📖

No trouble on your end, just armed with the sacred scrolls of knowledge while the bullies showed up to a cannon fight with pool noodles! If they can't keep up, it's time to swab the deck—or take a long walk off the starboard side 🫡💥. This ship runs on brains and bants, not bluster!”

Now hoist the logic sails, we’ve got smooth sailing ahead 🚢🧠💬

Retirement_Plan

Aye aye, Cap’n! ⚓️ Arrr, it be a NEW week on the horizon, crew! With any luck (and less passive aggression), we’ll be sailin' the seas of friendship once more by Monday. If not... we’ll be tossin’ the troublemakers overboard—or at least makin’ 'em walk the plank to HR! 🙄☠️🤣”

Now who’s bringin’ the rum for the team-building, eh? 🍹

Chris Vermeulen shares his interview on Kitco News today, where the host, Jeremy, and he take a close look at the collapsing market:

https://lnkd.in/eFT4hKcp

Enjoy! 😎 have a great weekend.

Aye aye, passengers of the good ship Democracy! Batten down the hatches and cinch those seatbelts tight—we're sailin' straight through the squall, and the skies ain't done shakin' yet! Easter's still a fortnight and change off the bow, so there's ample time to scramble more political eggs and cook up some Oval Office omelets with a side o' strategic tariff seasoning. Hold on to your bonnets, it’s gonna be a bumpy brunch! 🥚⚓🍳

Crudeoink has very well-articulated posts. Perhaps we should all take a break for some well-deserved time off from this tariff-inflicted turbulence, join Nettles at the races, and enjoy a few furlongs in the home stretch while awaiting the ex. dividends in three weeks.

By the way, Citadel Advisors LLC, GLG Partners LP, and Kintbury Capital LLP are short about 3% in total. It will be interesting to see how they respond to the clarity emerging from the tariff wars as the fog dissipates.

Latius75 sure that the external accumulation of building their stakes further is a strong source of confidence in the company. Now, let's wait and see how the shorts react to this squeeze. 😜

Cevo, Thanks for your reply. Is that ''EEE/AIM UK 75M Mill Cap''?

Hi Cevo,

''The ride so far from 70p has been interesting, but I feel there's still so much to come.''

Thanks for sharing that post/statement; it has resonated with me deeply for many years, and now with our Turbo Tufan. Steady at the bridge; this voyage is just the beginning, IMO. Let's hoist our ultrafine sails and embrace the SMR fountains that illuminate the near-time-secure future and become ready for lower-cost household energy. All in the name of Roycey.

Jimbo27 Here is the short version:

Rolls-Royce Seeks UK Support for £3bn Next-Gen Jet Engine Project.

Rolls-Royce is in talks with the UK government over taxpayer support for a £3bn project to develop a next-generation engine for narrow-body aircraft, widely used on short-haul routes. The aerospace group argues this is a “once-in-a-generation” chance to boost the UK economy, potentially creating 40,000 jobs and adding £120bn in economic value.

While Rolls-Royce is prepared to invest significantly in itself, it’s seeking state subsidies, as it has with past engine programs. The company may also pursue backing from Germany for the initiative.

Currently focused on wide-body jet engines, Rolls-Royce exited the narrow-body market over a decade ago but has spent over £500mn developing its UltraFan demonstrator—an engine aimed to be 25% more efficient than its predecessors.

Airbus and Boeing are both planning new narrow-body aircraft for the 2030s. Airbus is exploring open-rotor tech with CFM International but remains in discussions with all major engine makers, including Rolls-Royce. Analysts suggest a partnership with Pratt & Whitney is a possible route forward.

Despite its financial strength, Rolls-Royce may seek a partner to meet the high production volumes required for narrow-body jets, such as Airbus’s planned 75 A320s per month by 2027.

Well, let us just say Mr. Market, i.e., the SP500, is fairly non-biased. The current swings are narrow and less than 2 %. This could have an important favorable effect on our share price going forward. IMOO DYOR

Roguemale1 > I agree — the Laing and Carillion comparisons feel like a stretch here: different business models, different balance sheet dynamics, and a very different risk appetite. Vistry's focus is miles apart, especially post-merger with Countryside. Always good to be cautious, but dragging in old headlines doesn't add much clarity in this case. Cheers!

Heavy short covering into Q1 close, with reversal patterns forming near range lows — volatility ahead.

Reciprocal tariffs drop Wed ~3PM. Expect fireworks into the close. Welcome to the Trump era of global economics.