Stocks had their worst week since October. Investors are digesting the latest inflation data, especially the Producer Price Index (PPI), which came in higher than expected. With valuations so high, any news that increases the risk premium will be a reason to sell.
But is this the beginning of a deeper correction? Probably not. The Federal Reserve is still likely to cut interest rates by 25 basis points next week. However, renewed inflation will dampen expectations of future rate cuts, and investors will have to factor this into the share price.
On the other hand, if the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates higher, it is because the economy and consumers remain healthy. The end of the year is always a time for profit-taking, tax-loss harvesting, and other rebalancing strategies. However, in 2025, the market trend is likely to be higher. MarketBeat analysts are here to help you find opportunities for your portfolio. Here are some of our most popular articles this week.
A company’s performance in the current earnings season can be a strong predictor of the sectors that will grow in 2025. This week, Yu highlighted four stocks that exceeded analysts’ estimates by more than double and can lead to even greater benefits.
Articles by Thomas Hughes
Hughes also reminded investors this week that the only thing better than buying shares of a quality company is to buy those shares after the company’s stock split. Perhaps this is exactly the case for investors in Casey’s Department Stores Inc. NASDAQ: CASEY. After rising more than 525% over the past decade, CASY stock is reaching a point where the company may consider a stock split to make the stock more accessible to retail investors.
With all the negative headlines around Boeing Company. New York Stock Exchange: BAThis week, Quirke explained why the two airlines’ shares are likely to rise in value. maintain this momentum in 2025.
On the other hand, investors are well aware that cruise line stocks have been some of the best performers this year. However, they may not be aware of the cruise line’s strong performance, which Quirke analyzed this week and explained why investors might There’s still time to get on board shares that will rise more than 90% in 2024.
Articles by Chris Markoch
One of the most closely watched earnings reports this week came from C3.ai Inc. New York Stock Exchange: AI. The company is known for its customized artificial intelligence applications for enterprise-grade companies. The company is not yet profitable, but for now investors are willing to ignore this in favor of the company’s niche in the field of artificial intelligence, which leads to a sharp increase in income.
It’s always difficult to deal with stocks after their initial public offering, but Ryan Hasson put it to the test. Ndrunk NV Group NASDAQ:NBIS. The company only went public on NASDAQ in October, but has been trading internationally for over a decade. And thanks to NVIDIA’s support in the seed funding round, investors may want to do just that. watch clalmost before institutions intervene.
Tesla shares continue their rapid rally. TSLA shares growth of more than 57% per year after jumping 72% in the last quarter. Hasson helped investors understand why analysts are becoming more bullish on the stock and why price targets could move higher in 2025.
Articles by Gabriel Osorio-Masilli
Whether you consider social media friend or foe, there’s no denying that it’s here to stay. And, as Gabriel Osorio-Masilli noted this week, it has become an important way for businesses to attract customers. That’s why you’ll want to check out Osorio-Masilli. four stocks selected on social networks which are likely to show significant growth in 2025.
The need for power is likely to be a driving force in the coming years. Investors will be supportive of nuclear stocks in 2024 as industry experts note its importance as a truly clean energy option. This week Osorio-Masilli analyzed two nuclear reserves which are strong candidates to power the ongoing data center revolution.
Miller also discussed the state of the cybersecurity sector and explained why it may be time for investors to pay attention to smaller companies, which were among the weakest in 2024. SentinelOneInc. New York Stock Exchange:C which is 17% lower in 2024, but continues to look like a solid buy following December’s earnings report.
Quantum computing is a niche sector that may be poised to go mainstream. This means a significant portion of investment dollars are going to big tech companies. However, investors closely monitoring the sector, they are looking at smaller Quantum Computing Inc. NASDAQ:CUBEindustry leader with strong revenue growth in 2024; Reiff explained why the company may face short-term headwinds.
Investors looking for stocks that can go from worst to first may want to look at small-cap stocks. This dissertation was brought to the attention of Nathan Reiff. three small cap stocks which are expected to grow strongly in 2025, with two companies delivering strong results in 2024.
Momentum traders are always looking for stocks that will put them ahead. This could be the case with three undervalued stocks Reiff noted that they are growing quickly, but there is room for growth.
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