Trump’s Tariff Barrage Rattles Markets, and 5 Stocks You Need to Watch Right Now

The market digested a fresh round of trade threats Wednesday, including President Trump’s surprise announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports and a potential 200% levy on pharmaceuticals.

While indexes traded in a tight range, investors are increasingly bracing for volatility as sector-specific duties come into focus.

The Federal Reserve’s FOMC minutes added to the unease, showing a growing divide among policymakers about the timing and scale of future rate moves.

Meanwhile, the copper market surged on concerns about supply, lifting domestic miners, while risk assets continued to hold firm thanks to stable Treasury yields.

As trade tremors ripple through markets, stock picking becomes even more critical. Here are five names that could be moving next:

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SoundHound AI Inc. | SOUN

Price: $12.90

SoundHound surged 8.8% as the company deepened its footprint in the booming AI healthcare space.

Investors are betting on the firm’s voice-based AI platforms to power diagnostics, patient interactions, and hospital operations as the medical field accelerates digital transformation.

The stock’s appeal is clear: a robust 4.9 current ratio, strong revenue growth ($84.7M latest), and increasing involvement in high-impact verticals.

Despite a net loss, the market appears to be looking ahead rather than backward.

With healthcare AI funding hitting new records, SoundHound’s positioning at the intersection of voice tech and medical innovation makes it a compelling speculative play.

The challenge? Turning promise into profit. But traders chasing breakout potential in AI are keeping SOUN on the radar.

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Cipher Mining Inc. | CIFR

Price: $6.26

Cipher Mining has been on a wild ride.

After rallying sharply in recent weeks, shares pulled back nearly 7% Monday, but not before investors re-evaluated the company’s tech partnerships and expansion strategy.

With over $900M in total assets and relatively low debt, CIFR’s financial base looks healthy, even if it remains unprofitable.

Market speculation is swirling around potential regulatory relief and enhanced mining efficiencies, which could favor Cipher over smaller competitors.

A recent $151M revenue print and talk of next-gen protocol adoption have bulls hoping the recent correction is temporary.

If broader crypto sentiment holds and regulatory momentum turns favorable, CIFR could regain its upward trajectory.

Equinox Gold Corp. | EQX

Price: $6.01

Equinox Gold reported a strong Q2 production update, delivering 219,122 ounces of gold, which was a 20% sequential increase, on the heels of its Calibre Mining merger.

The Valentine Gold Mine is on track to produce first ore in August, adding a new revenue stream for H2.

EQX’s year-to-date total stands at 401,211 ounces, and management reaffirmed full-year guidance of 785,000–915,000 ounces.

That implies a sharp acceleration, but the runway is clear: Greenstone’s ramp-up is progressing, and Valentine is nearly operational.

With $406M in cash, no dividend, and an ambitious 250,000-meter drilling program underway, EQX is leaning hard into growth.

Gold bulls and value investors alike are watching to see if execution matches the narrative.

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Snap Inc. | SNAP

Price: $9.13

Snap shares remain stuck in a long decline, down 43% over the past year, but there are signs of life.

The company continues to grow Daily Active Users (460M as of Q1) and saw a 75% YoY jump in non-advertising revenue, thanks to its Snapchat+ subscription service.

New ad formats, such as Sponsored Snaps, are gaining traction, and direct response (DR) ad spend increased by 14% last quarter.

However, Snap’s Achilles’ heel remains engagement in mature markets, especially the U.S., where time spent on the app continues to slip.

Still, a strong liquidity position, product innovation, and analyst revenue upgrades for 2025 suggest SNAP could be bottoming.

Any sustained turnaround in user engagement, or a revenue surprise, might spark a re-rating.

Citigroup Inc. | C

Price: $85.75

Citigroup has climbed more than 32% over the past year, and Morgan Stanley just hiked its price target to $103, citing improved operating efficiency and stronger earnings power.

Recent results support the optimism: $1.96 EPS last quarter beat expectations, and revenue reached $ 21.6 billion.

The bank trades at a modest 13.5 times earnings and offers a 2.6% dividend yield, making it an attractive investment in a volatile environment.

Analysts have been mixed with some urging caution on valuation, but most agree that Citi’s transformation is ahead of schedule.

Insider selling by a board member may raise eyebrows, but broader institutional interest remains strong.

With U.S. banks poised to benefit from rising net interest income and possible dividend hikes, Citi stands out as a steady hand amid policy turbulence.

Markets may appear calm on the surface, but underlying currents of trade uncertainty and sector-specific policy shifts are stirring beneath.

With Trump’s copper tariff looming and pharmaceutical duties potentially on the way, investors are watching closely to see how earnings and policy intersect.

In the meantime, names like Citigroup and Equinox offer hard numbers and execution stories, while SoundHound and Cipher Mining present high-reward, high-risk asymmetry.

Snap remains a turnaround case.

For savvy traders, volatility is less of a threat than an opportunity, especially when stock selection is sharp.