Dow Dips 150 Points Following Trump's Auto Tariffs, Verint Systems Slides On Q4 Miss: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

1. U.S. stocks declined on fears from new tariffs announced by Trump. 2. Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT) shares fell 13% due to disappointing earnings. 3. The Fear & Greed Index indicates persistent market fear affecting investor sentiment. 4. Economic growth estimates rose, but that did not boost market confidence. 5. Dow Jones and S&P 500 both closed lower as technology and communication stocks lost value.