Stocks rallied sharply this week, with the S&P 500 index hitting a new all-time high. One reason for the bullish sentiment was clarity about the Trump administration's initial tariff proposals, which are not as harsh as those floated prior to Trump’s inauguration.
Investors are also cheering the pushback on regulations and the new president’s push for lower interest rates. However, lower rates may have to wait. The Federal Reserve meeting is next week, and analysts are putting the likelihood of a rate cut at nearly 0%.
It’s going to be a busy week, but that’s par for the course lately. You can count on the MarketBeat analysts to keep you updated on the stocks and stories that are moving the market. Here are some of our most popular stories from this week.
In his first week in office, President Trump wasted no time being a disruptive presence in Washington, D.C. One of his more intriguing proposals was the creation of an External Revenue Service (ERS) to handle the collection of tariffs and fees from other nations, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and freeing Americans from income taxes. It’s far too early to know if this is more than just a political talking point, but Jea Yu pointed investors to three stocks to consider if the ERS becomes a reality.
Articles by Thomas Hughes
“What stocks has Nancy Pelosi been buying?” has become a regular question among investors, and with good reason. Pelosi is the largest active investor in the U.S. Congress and has a solid track record. This week, Thomas Hughes looked at Pelosi’s latest AI investments and explained why Pelosi believes these may be profitable trades.
A major story this week that rallied AI stocks was the announcement of a joint venture between OpenAI and Softbank, the Stargate Project, which is committing $500 billion to build next-gen AI-focused data centers in the United States. Hughes explained why this game-changing AI news is bullish for Oracle Inc. NYSE: ORCL, which will play a key role in providing the technology critical to the buildout.
Articles by Chris Markoch
If you’re looking for a sector that might provide more immediate benefits, you may want to consider mining stocks, particularly those dealing with copper. Markoch explained why, despite short-term headwinds that led to a mixed earnings report, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. NYSE: FCX may be worth buying as it trades near its 52-week low.
Investors sometimes feel that $1,000 is too little to invest in blue-chip stocks like the Magnificent Seven. However, Markoch highlighted three Magnificent Seven stocks that still offer investors solid upside if they’re looking to start or add to a position.
After a strong week like the one just passed, investors may wonder what stocks are worth chasing higher. This week, Ryan Hasson looked at three stocks in sectors showing strong momentum. This is usually a strong technical indicator that a breakout to new highs could be near.
One of the most compelling applications of AI is in the healthcare field. With the industry already moving towards concepts like precision medicine, Hasson explained why this may be a good time to invest in Tempus AI Inc. NASDAQ: TEM. The stock debuted in 2024 but is up 61% for the year after a 35% surge this week.
Articles by Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
Many analysts predict that the market is on the verge of a significant breakout in 2025. If that’s the case, Osorio-Mazilli gave you three stocks that offer a solid risk-reward profile and explained the catalysts that can move each stock higher in the coming quarters.
Netflix Inc. NASDAQ: NFLX has become a bellwether for the market. That’s because the streaming giant’s earnings report often provides clues as to the state of the consumer. This week, Miller recapped the company’s stellar earnings report and explained why it’s likely to lead to more upside for NFLX stock.
Buy-and-hold stocks often bring to mind steady but boring dividend payers. Miller explained why investors looking for forever stocks in 2025 need to look to where the action is and will be for years to come. Read his article to see his three buy-and-hold stock picks for long-term growth.
Nuclear energy and quantum computing may be among the sectors most sought by investors looking for the next big thing. This week, Nathan Reiff gave investors three nuclear energy stocks with the potential for market-beating gains as demand for AI (and the energy to power it) continues to grow over the next decade or more.
Even if the Federal Reserve doesn’t lower interest rates, 2025 is likely to be a better year for biotechnology stocks. As Reiff explained, many biotech companies were battered by high interest rates. However, with 2025 looking more stable, he offered three biotech names that risk-tolerant investors can consider.
After a record-breaking year in terms of new assets, investors continue to pile money into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This week, Reiff analyzed two of the top-performing funds from 2024 and explained why they may be able to deliver a repeat performance in 2025.
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