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5 Stocks Set to Soar This Summer

The old market adage says, “Sell in May and go away,” but this year is proving to be anything but typical. Instead of retreating, the market surged in May, with the S&P 500 posting a gain of over 6% for the month. Perhaps the saying should be updated to “Buy in May and don’t go away.”

This powerful rally did more than just boost portfolio values. It significantly improved market sentiment. Just a few weeks ago, we were navigating a heightened volatility environment, with fear gauges plummeting toward pandemic levels, and the volatility index (CBOE: VIX) surging to unprecedented heights. But in a matter of weeks, the market staged an impressive V-shaped recovery, with major indices turning green on the year and reclaiming key technical levels across the board.

Now, as we move into June and the start of summer, the question becomes: Has May set the tone for a strong summer rally and significant upward momentum? And if so, which stocks are best positioned to benefit?

In May, several themes began to emerge that could define the leaders of this summer, from a resurgence in power generation and nuclear energy stocks to several undervalued Magnificent Seven names regaining favor. Hard-hit Mag 7 stocks, such as Tesla and Alphabet, have regained a bid, with a renewed focus on AI and autonomous technologies. Meanwhile, several mid-cap stocks are outperforming in sectors such as aerospace and insurance.

In an environment where leadership is shifting and volatility is calming, identifying stocks in strong sectors with growth potential and relative strength can provide a significant edge.

Here are five stocks that could be poised to soar this summer.

1. MercadoLibre: Latin America’s Tech Powerhouse

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) is a leading e-commerce and fintech company in Latin America. While it began as an e-commerce marketplace, MercadoLibre now covers logistics, payments, and consumer credit in the region. It’s not just a retailer; it’s building a digital infrastructure for an entire region.

In May, the company reached a significant milestone by entering Kantar’s list of the 50 most valuable global brands, ranking No. 50. This international recognition aligns with, displays, and cements MercadoLibre’s strong execution and growth across multiple business lines.

The company’s Q1 2025 results only reinforced its momentum. MELI reported earnings of $9.74 per share, beating expectations by nearly 18%. Revenue jumped 37% year-over-year to $5.93 billion, far ahead of the $5.52 billion consensus estimate.

From a technical standpoint, MELI has been nothing short of impressive. The stock isup over 50% year-to-date and is now consolidating above prior resistance around $2,400.

Currently trading between $2,500 and $2,600, MELI looks primed for a potential breakout above $2,600. A decisive move through that level could trigger the next leg higher, potentially making it one of the top performers this summer.

2. Rocket Lab USA: A Space Play With Imminent Catalysts

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is not just another space company. It’s one of the few publicly traded corporations offering complete end-to-end space services, from rocket launches to satellite manufacturing. Its Electron rocket has become a go-to option for small satellite deployment, with 63 successful launches under its belt as of April.

While Rocket Lab’s most recent earnings may have disappointed some investors, the stock demonstrated remarkable strength during the market sell-off earlier this spring, remaining above its 200-day simple moving average (SMA).

That resilience translated into an almost 20% rally in May, pushing the stock close to its all-time highs.

The real buzz around RKLB centers on its next-generation rocket: Neutron. Slated for its maiden flight in the second half of 2025, Neutron is a reusable, medium-lift vehicle designed to compete directly with SpaceX for large-scale satellite constellation missions and beyond.

As the Neutron launch approaches, anticipation and speculation are likely to build significantly. If retail and institutional investor optimism continues to ramp up around this transformative catalyst, RKLB could ride that wave of momentum well into the summer and beyond.

3. Root Inc.: A Disruptive Force in Insurance

Root (NASDAQ: ROOT) is turning heads in an industry not typically known for innovation, insurance. Through its app-based model, Root leverages real-time driving data collected during a test drive period to tailor insurance quotes. This approach allows the company to assess risk more accurately while maintaining a lean, direct-to-consumer model that challenges legacy insurers.

After years of development and execution, Root has finally turned the corner on profitability in recent quarters. That inflection point has not gone unnoticed. Over the past year, ROOT is up 136%, including an 80% surge in 2025 alone.

The company’s Q1 2025 results helped solidify its breakout moment. ROOT posted earnings per share of $1.07, crushing the $0.45 estimate, and generated revenue of $349.4 million, beating forecasts by over $44 million.

Technically, the stock now faces a key breakout level near $140. If ROOT can reclaim and hold that zone, it could trigger another wave of buying interest as investors and traders look for the next leg higher. With a market cap now above $2 billion, Root’s growth story appears to be gaining traction, and that momentum could carry the stock much higher this summer.

4. NuScale Power: Riding the Nuclear Revival

Nuclear power is back in the spotlight, and NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is at the forefront of that resurgence. Recent executive orders from the Trump administration have streamlined regulations and prioritized advanced nuclear technology as crucial to U.S. national security, particularly in the context of energy needs for AI infrastructure and military operations.

NuScale’s focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) positions it perfectly for this shift. These compact, scalable nuclear reactors offer cleaner energy with reduced costs and faster deployment, precisely what the energy grid of the future needs.

SMR stock has already seen massive gains, up 78% year-to-date, and just notched a new all-time high in May. But even after this move, the story might just be getting started.

A potential entry point could emerge if the stock stabilizes around $30, a prior resistance level now turned support. If it holds and forms a higher low in that zone, and within its higher-timeframe uptrend, traders could be looking at a textbook higher-low setup for continuation higher. With both government support and sector momentum behind it, SMR could be a momentum star this summer.

5. Tesla: The Robotaxi Revolution Begins

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has had a tumultuous start to the year, but recent developments suggest a turnaround may be underway. The stock is up 23% over the past month, as Elon leaves his government role and returns to Tesla full-time, and has reclaimed its key moving averages, including the all-important 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).

Why the renewed strength and significant optimism? A major catalyst is just around the corner: Tesla’s robotaxi service, set to debut in Austin, Texas, on June 12, 2025. This pilot program will feature a fleet of autonomous Model Ys, eventually transitioning to Tesla’s sleek new Cybercab: an autonomous, two-passenger vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals.

The rollout will begin as an invite-only event within a geofenced area for safety, but expansion to California and other markets is planned for the end of the year. Tesla hopes to scale production of the Cybercab to 2 million units annually by 2026, with a target price under $30,000. If successful, this initiative could disrupt the entire ride-hailing industry.

Technically, Tesla is now holding firmly above the near-term support of $330. If it can stay above that level, and the robotaxi launch goes smoothly, the momentum could drive TSLA to reclaim its February breakdown level near $400, setting the stage for a big summer rally.

The Stage Might Be Set for a Strong Summer Run

Following a powerful May rally, the market is regaining its footing and may even be setting the stage for a strong summer run. One of the keys to capturing upside in this environment is identifying stocks with relative strength, major upcoming catalysts, or ties to fast-moving macro themes.

Whether it’s MercadoLibre’s dominance in Latin America, Rocket Lab’s Neutron launch, Root’s profitability inflection and momentum, NuScale’s role in the nuclear renaissance, or Tesla’s autonomous ambitions, each of these five stocks has a unique storyline and technical setup that makes them compelling summer watchlist candidates.

The season ahead may not follow historical norms, but in this market, that’s precisely where the opportunity lies.

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3 High-Risk, High-Reward Gold ETFs You May Be Missing

The price of gold has fluctuated between about $3,250 and $3,450 since mid-April, a change from the long-term rally extending all the way back to the beginning of 2024. With the precious metal setting all-time record high price points many times in the last 18 months, this change in trajectory brings about additional uncertainty: Can gold continue its upward trend? Or will this mark a plateau before a price drop comes?

Investors adopting a bullish view of gold might argue that many factors driving its price increase in recent quarters have not yet changed. Central banks have continued to buy up gold to hedge against an unpredictable U.S. economy and dollar; inflation concerns remain rampant, and the broader geopolitical landscape is still fraught. Investors who believe that gold will continue its surge and have a high risk tolerance could look to three high-risk, high-reward gold-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs)to make a big bet on the metal.

Triple Bullish Leveraged Exposure to Gold Mining Firms

The MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN (NYSEARCA: GDXU) is one of two funds by MicroSectors that track the S-Network MicroSectors Gold Miners Index, which is itself comprised of two broad gold mining ETFs. Together, the index and GDXU take a broad view of gold mining stocks, including companies across a range of market capitalizations and geographies.

GDXU takes an extreme bullish view of the index’s performance over a single day, offering 3X leverage. By contrast, its counterpart, the MicroSectors Gold Miners -3X Leveraged ETN (NYSEARCA: GDXD), takes the exact opposite approach and offers -3X leveraged exposure over a single day. This means that investors expecting a very short-term spike in gold mining firms (which tend to be aligned with the price of gold) might multiply those benefits with an equally short-term investment in GDXU. However, the risks are high: losses will also be amplified, and triple leverage is particularly aggressive. GDXU has a fairly high expense ratio of 0.95% and is only intended to be traded within a single day, not to be used as a buy-and-hold investment.

2X Leveraged Access to a Subset of the Mining Market

If GDXU is either too expansive in its focus on the entire gold mining industry or if the triple leverage is too extreme, investors might consider a narrower target in a fund such as the Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (NYSEARCA: JNUG). Targeting the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, which is made up of small-cap companies deriving at least half of their revenue from gold or silver mining, JNUG focuses on the smaller end of the mining space.

Investors may choose to target small-cap miners if they feel that these companies are more likely to see big price shifts coinciding with changes to the price of gold or silver. While gold mining is dominated by a handful of big firms, the wide geographic distribution of operations also means that there is a sizable number of smaller companies in the space as well. To gain 2X leverage on an investment in these firms with JNUG, investors should expect an expense ratio of 1.02%. While the risks are not quite as high as they are with GDXU, they do remain, and investors should also plan to hold JNUG no longer than a single trading period.

Triple-Leveraged Exposure to a Gold Bullion-Focused ETF

The MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN (NYSEARCA: SHNY), like GDXU above, provides triple-leveraged exposure. Where this fund differs, though, is in its target, the SPDR Gold Shares ETF, which invests in gold bullion. Thus, while SHNY is not a direct investment in gold, it is closer to that than a fund focused on gold mining stocks.

SHNY is also similar to GDXU in that it carries an expense ratio of 0.95% and is designed only for single-day investments, as the leverage resets daily. SHNY may, therefore, be a good option for investors seeking targeted leveraged exposure to gold, in addition to other investments directly in bullion or indirectly via a fund that holds physical gold.

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3 Smart Ways to Play the Crypto Boom—No Coins Needed

Tariffs have dominated financial headlines for so long that many investors have missed a rally brewing in the cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin recently topped $110,000 for the first time, and regulatory tailwinds have enthusiasts thinking about another crypto summer in 2025.

Despite the potential upside, many traditional investors remain anxious about the risks or are unable to own digital assets directly. Can you still reap the benefits of a Bitcoin rally without opening a crypto wallet?

Thanks to Wall Street’s embrace of digital assets, investors have more indirect options than ever. In this article, we’ll look at three investments that can help you get in on the action without needing to hold any crypto.

Investing in Crypto Carries Unique Risks

While traditional markets are no stranger to manipulation or scams, cryptocurrency markets are like the Wild West of finance. Earlier this year, crypto hackers completed the biggest heist yet, plundering more than $1.5 billion of Ethereum tokens from the ByBit exchange.

Scammers flock to cryptocurrency because the assets function like digital bearer bonds. If your tokens are stolen or you’re tricked into sending them to a malicious actor, you can do little to return the lost value. If your stockbroker goes bankrupt, the SIPC protects your holdings.

If your credit card is stolen, the bank will flag the fraudulent charges immediately. But if your crypto wallet is drained? Often, your only recourse is to scream into a pillow and count your investment as a total loss.

While the majority of crypto investors only lose money due to poor decision-making, threats of theft and fraud keep many traditional investors away.

However, Wall Street isn’t about letting a highly volatile asset go to waste, so many companies have adopted crypto by owning it themselves or providing a platform for traders to buy and sell it.

3 Plays for the New Bitcoin Bull Market

Cryptocurrencies will always be highly volatile assets with the potential to nauseate risk-averse investors. These three investments offer exposure to Bitcoin through your brokerage account, but they’re also highly volatile and require a proper risk assessment before being added to your portfolio.

Robinhood: Reaping the Benefits of Retail Volatility

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) doesn’t actually own any Bitcoin. The Bitcoin it controls belongs to its customers, who hold approximately $38 billion worth of it and other digital assets on the platform. And one thing Robinhood customers love to do with their crypto is trade it, and when customers trade crypto, Robinhood rakes in fees.

In its Q1 2025 earnings report, the company reported crypto trading revenue of $252 million, representing a 100% year-over-year (YOY) increase, which significantly outpaced the revenue growth from options (54%) and equities (44%). Notional crypto trading volume increased 28% YOY to $46 billion.

Robinhood shares have gained more than 25% over the last three months, with robust revenue growth supported by strong technicals. The stock price is trading well above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and recently topped $66 for the first time since the week of its IPO back in 2021. If bullish Bitcoin trends continue, HOOD should make new all-time highs this summer.

Tesla: The Best Bitcoin Allocator

Elon Musk’s foray into government is over, and he returns to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) with a battered brand. Despite EV adoption continuing to rise, Tesla sales have plummeted in Europe and China and competitors like BYD are rapidly capturing market share.

However, with Musk out of Washington and Bitcoin hitting new highs, Tesla might be ready to break out of its funk.

Despite holding far fewer tokens than other crypto-conscious firms like Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), Tesla’s Bitcoin purchases have been far more lucrative. Tesla has spent $330 million to purchase 11,509 Bitcoins into its treasury, and today those holdings have a value north of $1.2 billion, a gain of more than 275%.

For comparison, MSTR has spent $40 billion on Bitcoin, and its treasury sits at just under $61 billion, as Michael Saylor spends a lot of time buying at all-time highs. Bullish technicals bolster Tesla’s efficient Bitcoin strategy; the stock is finally trading back above its 50- and 200-day moving averages for the first time since the Trump administration began.

iShares Bitcoin Trust: Efficient Bitcoin Exposure

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ: IBIT) wasn’t the first Bitcoin ETF on a major US stock exchange, but it has quickly grown to become the largest and most influential in the burgeoning sector.

In less than 18 months, IBIT has amassed more than $72 billion in assets, which it uses to purchase and hold Bitcoin directly.

The fund owns 663,773 Bitcoins (more than Strategy!) with the remainder of its holdings in cash, allowing it to track the BTC spot price with precision.

IBIT’s return of 56.55% over the last 12 months is almost identical to Bitcoin’s when factoring in the ETF’s expense ratio, which is amongst the lowest in the space at 0.12%. (The management fee is 0.25%, but a waiver brings this down to a net of 0.12%.)

With low costs and unmatched liquidity, IBIT is the closest investors can get to matching Bitcoin’s performance without actually owning any Bitcoin. And it’s not retail leading the charge on this one; institutional investors have gobbled up $7.12 billion worth of shares over the last two quarters.