2024 was a strong year for the stock market, and Amazon and Meta were clear winners. But can these AI-driven giants keep up the momentum in 2025? MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes shares why these fundamentally sound companies are poised for long-term growth. From Amazon’s consumer and AWS dominance to Meta’s AI R&D investments, these two stocks are set to shine even brighter in the coming year. Learn about price targets, key support levels, and why buying and holding these stocks could be your best move.
Bridget Bennett, Host
Associate Editor, MarketBeat
Always the talker, Bridget Bennett turned her passion for people and sharing stories into a career in communications. She started working as a journalist in high school at her local county paper in Ellendale, North Dakota. After moving to Dallas for college at Southern Methodist University, she quickly fell in love with visual storytelling and started her career as a news anchor and reporter.
Bridget brings her 12 years of experience in broadcast writing and video production to the MarketBeat content team. She's also an energetic, creative thinker and lifelong learner, so she's always bringing new ideas. Bridget is thrilled to be part of an innovative team that is constantly looking to create useful content people can connect with.
When she's not working, Bridget is a busy mom of three and can be found at just about every activity or outing in town. She is also an adoption and foster care advocate and helps support foster children and families through her nonprofit volunteer work. She and her husband, Jason, grew up together and have spent their lives exploring the world through travel, hiking and ministry.
Thomas Hughes, Guest
MarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeat
Thomas got his start with the markets while working as a Chef. In 2005 a chance invitation to attend the seminar “How To Buy And Sell Your Own Stocks” altered his worldview. Soon trading and stocks consumed his every waking moment to the point of excluding all else. Thomas now enjoys a much different lifestyle engaged in his true passion, uncovering great investments.
