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1. Fintech stocks such as Affirm, PayPal plunge on concern Trump tariffs will hurt consumer spending

   Fintech and credit card stocks were hit particularly hard in the market rout that followed President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.

2. Trump tariffs threaten Apple's supply chain, stock suffers steepest drop in 5 years

   Apple has warned that tariffs could hurt its business, prompt it to increase prices and potentially force it to stop offering certain products altogether.

3. Nvidia positioned to weather Trump tariffs, chip demand 'off the charts,' says Altimeter's Gerstner

   Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner told CNBC that he remains bullish on Nvidia despite President Trump's tariffs and their effect on the broader economy.

4. YouTube announces Shorts editing features amid potential TikTok ban

   The new features should make it easier for creators to upload and edit videos for YouTube Shorts.

5. Tech stocks have worst day since Covid pandemic, led by plunge in Apple

   Technology stocks plummeted Thursday after President Donald Trump's new tariff policies sparked widespread market panic.

6. Bitcoin-related startup deals soared in 2024 alongside crypto prices, research shows

   The number of pre-seed transactions in the bitcoin startup market climbed 50% in 2024, according to a report from Trammell Venture Partners.

7. Bitcoin slides to $81,000 as Trump tariffs jolt stock market

   Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were under pressure Thursday after President Donald Trump's big tariffs reveal jolted the stock market.

8. Plaid raises funding at $6 billion valuation, enabling some employees to cash out

   Plaid announced a new funding round that values the fintech company at less than half of its peak price tag four years ago.

9. Here's where Apple makes its products — and how Trump's tariffs could have an impact

   China still accounts for the majority of Apple iPhone production, but the tech giant has sought to ramp up manufacturing in places like India and Vietnam.

10. Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China's EV race

    Chinese electric vehicle startups Xiaomi, Xpeng and Leapmotor each reported in March delivery volumes that were roughly double of their startup competitors.