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Stocks to watch in 2025 — What to watch for Stocks are entering 2025 with mixed momentum. After a strong rally following Donald Trump’s presidential win, U.S. markets slowed in December due to the Federal Reserve lowering its forecast for interest-rate cuts. The Dow Jones had its worst month in over two years, and the S&P 500 saw its biggest drop since April, while the Nasdaq barely managed a gain. Wall Street remains hopeful about stock performance in 2025, but concerns remain around interest rate movements and the broader economic impact of Trump’s policy direction. Here are a few key stocks and trends to watch upcoming January: Nvidia (NVDA) : CEO Jensen Huang will open CES on Jan. 6, discussing Blackwell chips and 2026’s Rubin chips amid soaring demand. Tesla (TSLA) : Up 60% since the election, Tesla faces delivery and earnings tests while policy changes, like the EV tax credit cut, raise uncertainty. Intel (INTC) : After a 60% loss in 2024 and CEO change, its January...

Dow Extends Winning Streak to 5 Days; Bitcoin Drops as Markets Close Mixed Stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday, slowing the momentum from the holiday-shortened week as the Santa Claus rally showed signs of fatigue. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up less than 0.1%, marking its fifth straight session of gains, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each slipped just under 0.1%, ending a three-day winning streak. Dow closes higher for 5th day in a row S&P 500 and Nasdaq snap 3-day win streaks Apple hits record close, nears $4T market cap Bitcoin retreats after nearing $100K 10-year Treasury yield reaches highest since May Large-cap tech stocks were mostly under pressure. Apple Inc. (AAPL) rose 0.3% to a new record close, bringing it closer to the historic $4 trillion valuation mark. However, other tech heavyweights including Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Tesla (TSLA) ended the sessio...

World Gold Council Predicts "Much Slower" Growth for Gold in 2025 Gold prices are expected to experience more modest growth in 2025, following a record-breaking year in 2024, according to the World Gold Council's 2025 outlook. After reaching multiple record highs and delivering its best annual performance in a decade, gold is set for slower growth next year. The 28% surge in gold prices through November was driven by central bank and investor buying, with slowing consumer demand, particularly from China, partially offsetting these gains. Key Points: Gold saw a 28% rise in 2024, fueled by central bank and investor purchases. 2025 will likely see more modest growth for gold, driven by macroeconomic factors. A potential rise in central bank acquisitions or worsening financial conditions could push gold prices higher. A reversal or pause in the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle would dampen gold demand. China and India remain major gold markets, maki...