🌎 The Weekly Wrap-Up for 2/1/2025
Stocks closed the week slightly higher after Monday’s sell-off prompted by concerns over China’s DeepSeekopen-source API. In fact, the tech-heavy NASDAQ index was on pace to be the best-performing index. Some of that is because some of the most-watched technology stocks reported earnings, and the outlook remains strong. Investors also seem content to shrug off the latest inflatText “MarketBeat” to 68285 to get SMS breaking news alerts for stocks on your watchlist and other special reports. Learn More.
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The Weekly Wrapup
Stocks closed the week slightly higher after Monday’s sell-off prompted by concerns over China’s DeepSeekopen-source API. In fact, the tech-heavy NASDAQ index was on pace to be the best-performing index. Some of that is because some of the most-watched technology stocks reported earnings, and the outlook remains strong.
Investors also seem content to shrug off the latest inflation news. January’s Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index reading shows inflation running around 2.6%. That was in line with estimates but shows that the likelihood of rate cuts is slim.
Next week will be one of the busiest weeks for earnings. And like many of you, the MarketBeat team will be keeping an eye on reports from potential market movers like Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR). Investors will also get a read of January’s manufacturing data, which will provide further clues about the direction of inflation. Before all of that happens, however, here are some of our most popular articles from this week.
Articles by Jea Yu
Growth investors love a good comeback story. That means finding an undervalued stock before the market catches on to its growth potential. This week, Jea Yu pointed investors to three “turnaround” stocks that are cheap now but may not be for long.
Analysts expect energy stocks to perform well this year, but instead of focusing on “big oil” stocks, it’s the oil services companies that may be the big winners. Yu analyzed the recent earnings report from Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB) and explained why the company’s strong earnings are likely to get an upside boost from the integration of AI.
With President Trump’s February 1 tariff deadline looming, investors are relieved as the administration plans to impose only a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Yu highlighted two stocks that will immediately benefit from this policy shift.
Articles by Thomas Hughes
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock was down sharply this week as investors analyzed the threat posed by DeepSeek, China’s open-source API. This week, Thomas Hughes explained the threat and why many analysts are ignoring it and believe the bullish case for NVDA stock is still in place.
If you want to know how high expectations are for big tech earnings, consider Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT). The stock dropped 6% after the company lowered its guidance for the coming quarter. Hughes explained why this is a time where details matter, pointing out that even though Microsoft is lowering its guidance, the company’s performance is likely to drive the stock higher.
Hughes also broke down the earnings report from Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META). The company is monetizing AI in key ways, such as its smart glasses. And with the company’s plans to increase its AI spend, there’s plenty of reason to believe that the company’s steak of 20% CAGR growth will continue.
Articles by Sam Quirke
Sam Quirke was also on the lookout for a good comeback story and pointed out how technical and fundamental signals, combined with bullish analyst sentiment, make Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) a strong candidate to be a comeback stock in 2025.
Quirke also pointed out that Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) was an outlier amidst this week’s tech wreck caused by DeepSeek. The stock has been rallying since its December earnings report, and Quirke explained why analysts are lining up to bid CRM stock higher.
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is another stock that may be on the verge of a breakout after a choppy performance in 2024. Analysts are warming up to the stock, and Quirke noted that the company’s earnings could spark a strong rally.
Articles by Chris Markoch
As the week wrapped up, NVIDIA stock was still trying to recover from the DeepSeek sell-off. However, Chris Markoch offered a different take on why NVDA stock may be dropping and why investors should expect the stock price to stay volatile before the company reports earnings at the end of February.
SOFI Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) dropped sharply after the company lowered its guidance. However, Markoch explained why the company’s guidance reflects the company’s pivot, which may present an attractive opportunity for long-term investors.
It’s been smooth sailing for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL)stock since the company reported earnings. However, with the stock up over 115% in the last 12 months, Markoch cautioned investors to wait for a pullback before taking a position in the stock.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
If you’re looking for a sector that could go “to the moon” in 2025, Ryan Hasson pointed out that you may want to take a page from the 2024 playbook. That would lead you to the space sector, where several stocks had market-beating years. Hasson highlighted five space stocks that have a bullish setup in 2025.
When it comes to the outlook for the economy, the bulls build their case on the backs of a strong consumer. However, lag in consumer discretionary spending is one area where the bears can plant their flag. Hasson explained what the price movement in the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLY) means and why the next two weeks of earnings will be critical for investors in consumer discretionary stocks.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) was one of the only technology stocks to withstand the sell-off caused by the DeepSeek API. However, Hasson explained why, even with the stock finding support at a key price level, it will need to reassure investors when it reports earnings on January 30.
Articles by Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
We had the DeepSeek story covered from many angles. Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli helped investors understand why DeepSeek may be a worthy competitor to NVIDIA. If so, what stocks should investors look at to find the best risk-reward scenarios?
One of those stocks is likely to be Oracle Co. (NYSE: ORCL). The stock sold off sharply on the DeepSeek news, but Osorio-Mazilli pointed out that this is guilt by association. When you consider the business that Oracle is in, it’s easy to see why the sell-off is an overreaction, and investors may have a buying opportunity with the stock down more than 14%.
Osorio-Mazilli also looked at the effect of the Trump administration tariffs on the steel industry. It’s a reminder that tariffs will bring winners and losers, and Osorio-Mazilli highlighted three steel stocks that have been rising since the tariffs were announced.
Articles by Leo Miller
When looking for new investment ideas, it’s good to look at the sectors institutional investors are putting their money into. This week, Leo Miller highlighted three stocks that analysts from Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) considered to be among their best ideas for 2025.
Income investors may seek the best dividend stocks to own in 2025. Miller reminded investors that yield is only one consideration. Investors also want to look for companies that raised their dividends and offer attractive yields.
Quantum computing stocks sold off sharply after NVIDIA’s CEO remarked that quantum computing was years, if not decades, away from being of practical use. But this is still a sector with a lot of promise, and Miller analyzed D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS), which is bouncing off its January lows after bullish analyst reports.
Articles by Nathan Reiff
Many analysts expect 2025 to bring a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. If that’s the case, Nathan Reiff analyzed three companies that have already announced or are expected to announce acquisitions in early 2025 and what those deals could mean for the respective stocks.
Energy stocks are expected to be among the big winners in 2025, which could make energy-focused ETFsattractive to investors. Reiff highlighted three ETFs that focus on the areas that are likely to see the best growth.
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