Stocks Rebound While Tesla Shares Slip: What Investors Need to Know Now

Stocks rebounded on Monday, showing resilience against previous losses, buoyed by U.S. retail sales data indicating a modest economic slowdown rather than a looming recession, according to Wells Fargo’s Jennifer Timmerman. The S&P 500 climbed 36 points to 5,675, while the Dow Jones added 353 points. Meanwhile, PepsiCo’s shares rose 2% following a nearly $2 billion acquisition of Poppi, and Intel’s shares surged 8% with the appointment of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. In contrast, Tesla saw a nearly 5% drop as concerns over tariffs affecting EV makers persisted. Investors are now watching closely as the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its interest-rate decision this Wednesday amid ongoing trade tensions and inflation concerns that remain above the targeted 2%.