Stocks extended their post-election rally following Friday’s positive November jobs report. The slightly hotter-than-expected report dispels any risks of a recession, but investors continue to factor in the possibility of an interest rate cut later this month. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices reached new all-time highs, and all signs point to continued gains in stocks into 2025.
Investors will get the latest on inflation next week when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data are released. However, unless the numbers are much better than expected, the data is unlikely to dampen hopes for a rate cut.
The market is churning, but as we approach a very likely year-end Santa Claus rally, it’s best to trade the trend towards higher stock prices. However, this does not necessarily mean investing in risky stocks. There are plenty of quality products out there, and the MarketBeat team is here to help you find them. Here are some of our most popular articles this week.
Aarticles by Jeah Yu
As the Trump administration prepares to take office, analysts are focusing on immigration and tariffs. But Ji Yu reminds investors that Trump’s tax policy is low-hanging fruit that will likely bring significant benefits to many companies. Yu analyzes how seven companies would benefit from Trump’s tax cuts.
2025 could be a great year for the car sharing industry. Uber Technologies Inc. New York Stock Exchange: UBER is king of the hill in terms of market share. However, Yu explains why investors who value a solid underdog track record may want to pay attention to emerging opportunities with Lyft Inc. NASDAQ: LYFTwhich could offer greater growth potential in the new year.
Recent quarterly reports have shown that consumers are voting with their wallets, picking winners and losers among retail stocks. This week, Yu highlights two off-price retailers that are taking market share from big box retailers, and helps you figure out which stocks are best to own in 2025.
Articles by Thomas Hughes
This week, NVIDIA Company NASDAQ: NVDA has given investors another reason to consider buying shares. The company may begin to have Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company New York Stock Exchange: TSM produces Blackwell chips in the USA. As Thomas Hughes explains, the bullish tailwind in this story could take several years to emerge. Meanwhile, Hughes offered investors five stocks that could lead the sector to growth in 2025.
Salesforce Inc. New York Stock Exchange: CRM This was another move higher for the stock this week. Hughes explains why long-term investors are likely to look past the tepid earnings numbers and invest in long-term growth prospects based on their leadership position in the CRM sector.
The end of the year is the time when many investors decide which stocks to add or hold, and which to sell or avoid. This week, Hughes gave investors one stock they could buy in 2025 and a reason why another stock should be on your junk stock list.
Articles by Sam Quirke
It’s been a tough year for investing in electric vehicle (EV) stocks. However, Sam Quirk explains why investors may want to take a second look at Rivian Automotive Inc. NASDAQ: RIVN. The stock is up about 30% from its April low and may just be starting to rise.
And although many investors believe Tesla Inc. NASDAQ:TSLA Because it’s more than just a car company, there’s no denying that the electric vehicle maker’s stock has seen a significant rise in the second half of the year. Quirk outlines the reasons why stocks could hit a record high by the end of the year, and what investors can expect in 2025.
It’s been a tough year for many consumer discretionary stocks, but not Netflix Inc. NASDAQ: NFLX. Shares of the streaming giant are up nearly 100% over the past 12 months, and Quirk explains why NFLX shares are likely to top $1,000 per share by the end of the year.
Articles by Chris Markoch
Is there a future for renewable energy stocks under the new Trump administration? The answer may be complex, but Chris Markoch explains why Made in America could be an advantage for these three green hydrogen companies.
The Trump administration is promising to loosen the rules. As Markoch notes, this is likely to be bullish for utilities, which need regulatory certainty to help drive revenue and profit growth. Markoc highlights three utility stocks that will be good investments in 2025.
Deregulation, increased drilling, and monetization of AI are three themes that will drive growth stocks in 2025. That’s why Markoc writes about three growth stocks that are poised for a strong year.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
The stock rally may have some investors trying to defend themselves. Ryan Hasson suggests looking at consumer staples stocks, which tend to be defensive in nature and offer stable growth with lower volatility. And Hasson brings you three consumer staples stocks that look set to be favorites for 2025.
At the other end of the investment spectrum, investors hungry for growth and looking for disruptive innovation may want to look at a sector like quantum computing. As Hasson explains, some stocks in the sector are set to rise about 200% in 2025, but three quantum computing stocks could have more upside potential in 2025.
The space sector is another area that investors will be watching in 2025. If so, it might be time to buy. Rocket Laboratory USA Inc. NASDAQ:RCLB. The stock is up more than 280% in the last quarter, but Hasson explains why the stock’s lagging business has the potential to soar even higher.
Articles by Gabriel Osorio-Masilli
Conventional wisdom suggests that higher tariffs will reignite inflation. However, Gabriel Osorio-Masilli reminds investors that markets don’t always follow conventional wisdom. This week, Osorio-Masilli explains why the actual impact on prices will be a complex intersection between commodity, bond and dollar prices.
Because stocks are overvalued in many ways, investors are hunting for value. It’s worth paying attention to stocks that are trading near their 52-week lows. While these stocks could fall for good reasons, Osorio-Masilli offers investors three stocks that analysts and financial institutions are buying.
ULTA Beauty Inc. NASDAQ: ULTA is one of the biggest post-election winners, up 11.6% over the past month. Investors may be wary of chasing the stock higher, but Osorio-Masilli looks at technical factors that suggest ULTA stock may have more room to grow.
Articles by Leo Miller
If you’re looking to see gains in some of the year’s hottest stocks, Leo Miller reminds you to understand stock risk-adjusted returns. This week, Miller looked at three stocks that have some of the highest risk-adjusted returns according to the Sharpe Index.
Miller also notes that for many semiconductor companies, except NVIDIA, this year was not the best. However, the insatiable demand driven by artificial intelligence will likely make 2025 a much better year. Miller brings you three chip and data stocks that look set to grow in 2025.
Weight loss stocks will continue to dominate headlines in 2025. Amgen Inc. NASDAQ:AMGN it was in the headlines. Shares fell after results from MariTide’s phase 2 trial failed to beat Zepbound, the current offering from Eli Lilly and Co. New York Stock Exchange: LLIin the effectiveness of weight loss. But Miller takes a deeper look at the report and explains why the sell-off in AMGN shares may be an overreaction.
Articles by Nathan Reiff
When investors think about picking AI stocks, they turn to chip stocks. But Nathan Reiff took a look at electronic component makers and explained why three electronics stocks are flying under the radar, perhaps not for long.
If you’re an investor looking to pursue high-quality stocks even further, Reiff offers three momentum stocks that offer solid fundamentals to support their price action.
And at the end of the week, one of the signs of a turbulent market is increased interest in cheap stocks. These stocks have a higher risk-reward profile, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be part of your portfolio. This week, Reiff looks at three penny stocks that look like promising investments in the new year.
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