Stock Market Week in Review – 01/20 – 01/24 – Magic Post

Stocks rose sharply this week, with the S&P 500 hitting a new all-time high. One reason for the bullish sentiment was clarity around the Trump administration’s initial tariff proposals, which are not as harsh as those before Trump’s inauguration.

Investors are also cheering the rollback of 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 probability 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 MarketBeat’s analysts to keep you up to date on the stocks and stories that move 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 most interesting proposals was to create an External Revenue Service (ERS) to handle the collection of tariffs and fees from other countries, and to abolish the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). ) And freeing Americans from income taxes. It’s too early to tell if this is more than just a political talking point, but Jia Yu pointed out to investors Three stocks to consider if it becomes ERS reality.

Articles by Thomas Hughes

“What stocks did Nancy Pelosi buy?” It has become a regular question among investors, and for good reason. Pelosi is the largest activist investor in the US Congress and has a strong track record. This week, Thomas Hughes looked at Pelosi’s post Artificial intelligence investments He explained why Pelosi believes these could be lucrative deals.

The big story this week for AI stocks was the announcement of a joint venture between Openai and SoftBank, Project Stargate, which commits $500 billion to build next-generation-focused data centers in the United States. Hughes explained why this is Game changing artificial intelligence The news is bullish to Oracle Inc. NYSE:ORCLand Which will play a major role in providing important technology for construction.

Articles by Chris Markush

If you are looking for a sector that may provide more immediate benefits, you may want to consider mining stocks, especially those dealing with copper. Markusch explained why, despite short-term headwinds leading to a mixed earnings report, Freeport-McMoran Inc. NYSE: FCX It may be worth buying as it is trading near its 52-week low.

Investors sometimes feel that $1,000 is just too little to invest in blue-chip stocks like the Magnificent Seven. However, Markush highlighted Three great stocks seven stocks This still provides investors with a solid upside if they are looking to start or add to a position.

After a strong week like the one just passed, investors may be wondering which stocks are worth chasing higher. This week, Ryan Hassan looked on Three stocks in sectors that are 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 healthcare. With the industry already moving toward concepts like precision medicine, Hasson explained why this is a good time to invest in it Tempus AI Inc. Nasdaq: TEM. The stock debuts in 2024 but is up 61% for the year after a 35% increase this week.

Articles by Gabriel Osorio Mzeli

Many analysts predict that the market is on the cusp of a massive end in 2025. If that’s the case, Osorio Mazzilli has given you Three stocks offer a great risk multiplication profile And explain the catalysts that could move each stock higher in the coming quarters.

Netflix Inc. Nasdaq: NFLX It has become a bell for the market. That’s because the streaming giant’s earnings report often provides clues to consumer health. This week, Miller replayed the company’s stellar earnings report and explained why it’s likely to lead to that More upside for NFLX stock.

Stocks often excite stable but bored dividend payers to buy and celebrate. Miller explained why investors looking to buy stocks forever in 2025 need to look to where the action is and will be for years to come. Read his article to see him Three buy and-Picks stocks for long-term growth.

Nuclear energy and quantum computing may be among the sectors most delighted by investors looking for the next big thing. This week, Nathan Reeve gave investors Three nuclear eneRGY stock With the potential for market gains as demand for AI (and the power to power it) continues over the next decade or more.

Even if the Fed doesn’t reduce interest rates, 2025 will likely be a better year for biotech stocks. As Reeve explained, many biotech companies have been hammered by rising interest rates. However, with the appearance of a more stable 2025, View Three names in the biotech space that risk-tolerant investors can consider.

After a record year in terms of new assets, investors continue to park money in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This week, Reiff breaks down two of the top funds from 2024 and explains why they could Deliver a repeat performance in 2025.