Shares are higher this week, with all major exchanges expecting weekly gains of at least 1%. The rally began on Tuesday as retail sales showed surprisingly strong consumer demand. It gained momentum on Wednesday when NVIDIA reported earnings. Investors initially sold off the news from the report, but quickly returned to resume trading in technology.
Investors are also shrugging off geopolitical concerns as they become increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December. However, this also raises concerns about higher inflation. This is evident in the price of Bitcoin, which could reach the psychologically important $100,000 mark, as well as the price of gold, which remains near all-time highs.
Next week will be short, with markets closed on Thursday for the US Thanksgiving holiday. Markets will also close at 1 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving.
Aarticles by Jeah Yu
Jeah Yu reminded investors this week that negative reactions to corporate earnings are often an overreaction. In this case, investors may find opportunity, as Yu points out, with two tech stocks that present dip-buying opportunities following their sharp sell-off following quarterly earnings reports.
Speaking about technology stocks in the business services sector, Yu also explains why Grab Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: CAPTURE – stocks that need to be bought after receiving the first ever net profit, which corresponds to bullish technical signals.
2024 was the year when many companies split their shares. While this has no impact on the share price, it does make the stock more attractive to retail investors, and companies typically do this during periods of bullish momentum. With that in mind, Yu analyzes three stocks that are likely to split in 2025.
Articles by Thomas Hughes
One of the biggest stories of the week came from NVIDIA Company NASDAQ: NVDAwhich reported its quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Thomas Hughes followed the report closely and explained why investors should be optimistic about the company’s outlook and not get too carried away by slowing growth.
Snezhinka company NEW YORK: SNOW This is another tech stock making a big move this week. Analysts are raising their price targets after the company’s earnings report showed lower revenues and profits and raised its forecast for the Anthropic deal.
The collapse in tech stocks also gives investors a second chance to get into two of the Magnificent Seven stocks that are declining but still in the middle of a bullish uptrend.
Articles by Chris Markoch
Palantir Technologies Inc. New York Stock Exchange: PLTR The company’s shares soared after the company announced it would be listed on NASDAQ. However, Chris Markoch explains why there’s more to the story, and that’s why this pricey stock may have room to grow.
Markoc also wrote about the rally in Tesla Inc. NASDAQ:TSLA stock This comes after the new Trump administration expressed interest in making federal regulatory guidance on autonomous driving a priority. Tesla shares remain an indicator for Elon Musk, but for now it’s Trump’s deal worth taking.
And after a disappointing 2024, next year could be the year copper adds shine to your portfolio. As Markoc explains, this is why investors will want to own Freeport-McMoRan Inc. New York Stock Exchange: FCX which will be a clear winner as demand for copper increases.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
During weeks like these, it’s easy to fall prey to the fear of missing out (FOMO). However, Ryan Hasson reminded buy-and-hold investors that there are several solid options for their capital. This week, Hasson focused on five dividend ETFs that provide a combination of market exposure, high-yield income and an emphasis on defensive stocks.
It’s been a strong year for biotech stocks, but Hasson explains why the decline of one of the leading biotech ETFs is discouraging for the long-term trend. Stock pickers may find some winners, but uncertainty over public health policies and regulations are just two of the headwinds for the broader sector.
Articles by Gabriel Osorio-Masilli
Has the long-awaited oil price rally finally arrived? Gabriel Osorio-Masilli explains the signs pointing in this direction. He also offers investors three oil stocks that could provide similar but different growth prospects.
If oil prices rise, it could have a knock-on effect on other sectors of the economy. One of them will be the international shipping sector. Osorio-Masilli highlights three shipping stocks that could surge as oil prices rise.
Osorio-Masilli also wrote about the recent cryptocurrency rally. As Bitcoin approaches 100K, there may be FOMO among investors wondering how to gain exposure to this emerging sector. Osorio-Masilli explains why MicroStrategy Inc. NASDAQ: MSTR And Coinbase Global Inc. NASDAQ: COIN to give investors two ways to participate in cryptocurrency without exposure to the digital currency itself.
Articles by Leo Miller
The chip sector will continue to be a major focus in 2025. But while much of the focus is rightfully on stocks like NVIDIA, Leo Miller has highlighted a few chip companies that investors may want to consider for their dividend potential. And the three manufacturing stocks Miller highlights have the added benefit of recently increasing their dividend payouts.
Staying in the chip sector, Monolithic Energy Systems, Inc. NASDAQ: MPWR It may not be a household name, but the company’s products are essential to every part of the chip market. The stock has come under pressure due to concerns about future growth, but as Miller explains, those concerns appear overblown and could signal a strong buying opportunity.
The expansion of the chip manufacturing sector can be found in robot stocks such as Symbiotic Inc. NASDAQ: SIM. The company’s shares have risen more than 50% since its earnings report in August. But Miller explains why SYM stock still has more upside potential in 2025.
Articles by Nathan Reiff
Oil and housing are two areas of the economy that are expected to drive the economic recovery. This week, Nathan Reiff offered investors options for both sectors. In the oil sector, Reiff refers investors to three under-the-radar oil companies that look undervalued for their potential to expand operations.
The housing market remains at the mercy of interest rates. But homebuilders are working on demand. Lower interest rates are making construction more profitable, and Reiff examines three homebuilding stocks that investors should buy now for growth in late 2025.
Finally, as the year ends, many investors are looking to rebalance their portfolios amid uncertainty surrounding the reality—not the rhetoric—of the Trump administration. This can make high-yield dividend stocks a safe haven. Reiff suggests investors consider three high-yielding dividend stocks.
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