750 points as tariffs and economic concerns spark selling frenzy The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell about 750 points on Friday, leading a broad Wall Street slide as uncertainty surrounding tariffs and the possibility of a slowing economy caught up to investors. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) shed 1.7% and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) lost over 2%, reversing earlier gains and pushing all three major indexes into the red for the week. President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to leave retailers and consumers stumped about what will be impacted in the coming months, and Walmart’s warning on its 2025 outlook sparked a sweeping market downturn on Thursday. Consumer sentiment took a hit in February as Americans anticipate tariff-induced price hikes, with the University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment dropping to 64.7. Additionally, US business activity growth came close to stalling in February, reflecting heightened uncertainty related to federal government policies. In individual movers, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares fell over 7% after reports of a Department of Justice probe into its Medicare billing practices, while energy drink company Celsius Holdings (CELH) saw its stock skyrocket over 30% after announcing a $1.8 billion acquisition of Alani Nutrition. The market’s sharp downturn on Friday highlighted broader concerns of a potential market correction and a more pessimistic shift in mood as economic data suggested a slowdown in momentum.