Charlotte experts caution against hasty market moves

13 of 23 local stocks lost value in the first quarter

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13 of 23 local stocks lost value in the first quarter, some in double digits; Charlotte financial pros offer advice

by Tony Mecia

Stocks just had their worst quarter in three years — including some companies with strong Charlotte ties whose share prices plunged.

Of the 23 local stocks tracked by The Charlotte Ledger, 13 lost value in the quarter ending on Monday. Major stock indexes fell between January and March, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq down 10% and the S&P 500 down 4% — each of which is the biggest dip since 2022.

The drops aren’t catastrophic, but they can be unsettling. Local financial advisers tell The Ledger that their clients are becoming nervous over the uncertainty of tariff policies and market volatility. They say the best advice is to avoid making rash decisions. (More advice below)

The local stocks of interest with the biggest declines in the 1Q were: