Markets rose on Monday, but any hopes of a Santa Claus rally will have to wait until next week. After jumping Monday, shares showed little change during a shortened trading week characterized by light volume. A similar situation will apply next week as the market closes on January 1st.
Despite the recent pullback, share prices remain under upward pressure. This trend is particularly noticeable in small-cap stocks and the Russell 2000. This could mean the market is preparing for a significant January impact.
We hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Whether you’re actively trading or not, you can count on the MarketBeat team to keep you up to date on the stocks and trends moving the market. Here are some of our most popular stories this week.
Investors are familiar with the fear of missing out (FOMO) as it is associated with buying stocks that are trending higher. Jeah Yu reminded investors this week that FOMO can also happen when stocks fall.. And just as stocks can be overbought, they can also be oversold. This is exactly the situation Yu sees in two stocks that could offer investors bullish sentiment as they continue to move lower.
Yu looked too cybersecurity stocks. The sector is expected to continue to outperform in 2025, and Yu suggested one stock for investors to buy now and one stock for investors to have on their watchlist as an opportunity to buy on the dip.
Speculation about drone activity in the skies over New York and New Jersey has died down, but the mystery remains. This week Yu. proposed a theory this could explain at least some of the drone activity and remind investors of a sector with strong potential to outperform in 2025.
Articles by Thomas Hughes
In 2025, investors will hear a lot about companies trying to monetize artificial intelligence (AI). This week, Thomas Hughes highlighted two companies that are already doing this. This is now contributing to the growth of their shares, which may lead to triple digit growth in 2025.
It’s been a strong year for share buybacks, with three companies capping the year by announcing major share buybacks. This week, Hughes explained why buybacks are likely to do more than just support the prices of the underlying shares.
If your vacation plans started early, you may have missed reporting your income from FedEx Corporation. New York Stock Exchange: FDX. The company’s shares rose after announcing a bold restructuring plan that included the sale of non-performing assets, most notably its cargo business.
Articles by Gabriel Osorio-Masilli
Adobe Inc. NASDAQ: ADBE not just behind technology stocks this year; in fact it was down 24%. However, Gabriel Osorio-Masilli explained why investors should take a second look at the company’s business model and fundamentals. That’s why bullish sentiment is rising among analysts and institutional investors ahead of 2025.
The best dividend stocks are those that not only consistently pay dividends, but also increase them every year. This week Miller emphasized three companies that recently increased their dividends and why that’s not the only reason investors should consider buying these well-known companies.
This week, Nathan Reiff did what many investors will do next week. That is, he looked at three sectors and identified three stocks that could represent strong buying opportunities. In the retail sector, analysts continue to believe that 2025 could be challenging. However, Reiff emphasized three retail promotions and why they are worth paying attention to.
Reiff also looked at industrial chemicals sector, which is struggling due to increased regulation and weak demand. However, a policy change in Washington is one reason to believe that the fortunes of these three companies could be bright in 2025.
Reiff also took a closer look at mining stocks. While bullish sentiment for precious metals is likely to remain strong, Reiff explained how the mining sector is facing external pressures that are making the sector’s outlook unclear. However, if you want to speculate, he suggested three mining companies to monitor possible growth potential.
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