Markets rose on Monday, but any hopes of a Santa Claus rally will have to wait until next week. After Monday’s rally, stocks didn’t gain much in a short trading week defined by light trading volume. A similar setup will be implemented next week, as the market will close on January 1.
Despite the recent decline, there is still upward pressure on stock prices. This trend is especially noticeable in small-cap stocks and the Russell 2000. This could mean that the market is preparing for a big impact in January.
We hope you enjoy the holiday season. Whether you actively trade or not, you can count on the MarketBeat team to keep you up to date on the stocks and trends that are moving the market. Here are some of our most popular stories from this week.
Investors are familiar with the fear of missing out (FOMO) when it comes to buying stocks that are moving higher. Jia Yu reminded investors this week FOMO can also happen when stocks fall. Just as stocks can reach overbought, they can also reach oversold. This is the setup Yu sees with a couple of stocks that may provide investors with a bullish setup as they continue to fall.
Yu also looked at Cybersecurity stocks. The sector is expected to continue to outperform in 2025, and Yu offered investors to buy one stock now and one stock that investors should have on their watchlist as a buy-on-the-dip opportunity.
Talk of drone activity over the skies of New York and New Jersey has subsided, but the mystery remains. This week, Yu I presented a theory This may 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 highlights two companies that are already doing just that. This now boosts their stocks and may lead to… Triple-digit growth In 2025.
It’s been a strong year for stock buybacks, and three companies exited this year by announcing large stock buybacks. This week, Hughes explained why buybacks are likely to do more than just prop up their share prices.
If you started your vacation plans early, you may have missed the earnings report FedEx company New York Stock Exchange: FDX. The company’s shares rose after announcing a bold restructuring plan that included the sale of troubled assets, most notably the shipping business.
Articles by Gabriel Osorio Mazzilli
Adobe company Nasdaq: Literary He didn’t just fall behind Technology stocks this year; It’s already down 24%. However, Gabriel Osorio-Mazzilli 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 heading into 2025.
The best dividend stocks are those that not only consistently pay dividends, but increase those dividends every year. Miller highlighted this week Three companies recently increased their dividends And why this isn’t the only reason investors should consider buying these big-name companies.
This week, Nathan Reeve did what many investors will do over the next week. That is, he looked at three sectors and identified three stocks that might be strong buying opportunities. In the retail sector, analysts still believe that 2025 could be a challenging year. However, the most prominent riff Three retail stocks And why it might be worth a closer look.
Reeve also looked at Industrial chemicals sector, Which suffered due to increased regulation and weak demand. However, the change in policy in Washington is one reason to believe that the fortunes of these three companies could be bullish in 2025.
Reeve also looked at mining stocks. While bullish sentiment around precious metals is likely to remain strong, Reeve explained why the mining sector is facing external pressures that make the outlook for the sector unclear. However, if you’re looking to speculate, he offers Three mining stocks To monitor the potential upside.
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