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The stock market is sensitive — yet clearly optimistic: Chart of the Week

Tech stocks fell sharply after the market realized the implications of DeepSeek's AI models. But they returned to where they were a week prior before dipping once again on Trump news. Which all points to a deeply sensitive — but optimistic — market.

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq stumble as Trump recommits to sweeping tariffs on Saturday

Solid results from Apple are buoying spirits, as investors brace for PCE inflation and weigh Trump's renewed tariff threat.

Yahoo Finance 23 hours ago

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Can the Mag 7 stay magnificent? This portfolio mgr. thinks so

Over the past two years, the Magnificent Seven — comprised of prominent tech stocks Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA) — has time-and-time again outperformed the broader S&P 500 (^GSPC), rising over 120% in that time. However, the question of whether this outperformance will continue into 2025 looms. Gabelli Funds portfolio manager John Belton believes these companies are well-positioned due to their strong fundamentals, expanding margins, and effective capital allocation. Bolton manages the Gabelli Global Growth Fund (GICPX). "I think the Mag Seven has really, really strong fundamentals. I'd start there. As long as those fundamentals continue, I don't see valuations here looking particularly stretched," Belton tells the Catalysts team. "So, I think we take them case by case. Can talk about any of them, but I do think right now these companies are showing really solid top-line fundamentals." Regarding Nvidia (NVDA), Belton feels the chipmaker is still undervalued despite recent attention to DeepSeek's latest AI model. He also points out that while earnings expectations for the broader market are accelerating, the Mag Seven will continue "overdelivering." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Josh Lynch

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Why this 50-year-old restaurant chain has a stock that's smoking Nvidia's

Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman is leading one of the hottest stocks on the planet.

Yahoo Finance 23 hours ago

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Is Walmart (WMT) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, primarily driven by […]

Insider Monkey 6 minutes ago

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Is Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, primarily driven […]

Insider Monkey 7 minutes ago

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Is Philip Morris International (PM) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, primarily […]

Insider Monkey 10 minutes ago

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Is Costco (COST) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, primarily driven […]

Insider Monkey 12 minutes ago

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My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now

Is the market's roller-coaster ride making you uneasy? See how these two household-name stocks can offer stability amid uncertainty.

Motley Fool 15 minutes ago

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Is The Coca-Cola Company (KO) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, primarily driven […]

Insider Monkey 15 minutes ago

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Is Procter & Gamble (PG) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, […]

Insider Monkey 17 minutes ago

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Is PepsiCo (PEP) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, primarily driven by […]

Insider Monkey 19 minutes ago

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Is Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) the Best Defensive Stock to Buy Right Now?

We recently published a list of 12 Best Defensive Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) stands against other best defensive stocks to buy right now. A notable event influencing current market sentiment is the recent selloff in technology stocks, primarily driven by […]

Insider Monkey 21 minutes ago

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The Average American Retires at 62. Buying These 2 Stocks Now Could Make Your Retirement Much More Comfortable.

Americans are working longer these days, with the average retirement age rising from 57 in the early 1990s to 62 currently, according to the latest research from The Motley Fool. No matter what age you're aiming to begin your retirement, planning your investment strategy years ahead of time is the key to achieving your goals. One of the best investing strategies to retire comfortably is to put your money into an index fund that tracks the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC).

Motley Fool 42 minutes ago

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This Reliable High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Paying Its Investors 5.3% More in 2025

Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) has been a very reliable income investment over the decades. The natural gas pipeline giant has paid dividends for 50 years. While the company hasn't increased its dividend payment every single year, it has grown its payout at a 6% compound annual rate over the past five years.

Motley Fool 2 hours ago

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Want High Dividends and Low Risk? This ETF Can Be an Ideal Option for Your Portfolio.

Dividend stocks can provide you with a lot of recurring income over the long term. And if that happens, the stock could come crashing down, resulting in investors getting hit on multiple fronts: losing dividend income and seeing the value of their investment plummet as well. Picking a safe dividend stock with a good yield can be challenging.

Motley Fool 3 hours ago

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U.S. Money Supply Recently Did Something Last Seen During the Great Depression -- and It's Historically a Precursor to a Big Move in Stocks

No one has witnessed this since 1933 -- and it's typically foreshadowed trouble for Wall Street.

Motley Fool 3 hours ago

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Are These AI-Heavy Vanguard ETFs Still Good Picks to Buy in the Wake of the DeepSeek Drama?

Many of the world's largest tech companies have invested heavily in training and deploying costly AI models, and some of those companies have also benefited tremendously from the massive AI investment. DeepSeek's introduction of its R1 model prompted many investors to question whether their underlying premises about the AI market were correct. R1 reportedly beats other top AI models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT o1, on key benchmarks.

Motley Fool 3 hours ago

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5 Warren Buffett Stocks for Generating Passive Dividend Income Even If There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025

If you're looking for market insight and investment ideas, Warren-Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is a good place to start. Berkshire's long-term track record is impeccable -- a 19.8% compound annual gain from 1965 to 2023, compared to 10.2% for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) -- including dividends. Most Berkshire holdings are dividend stocks that pass a portion of profits to shareholders.

Motley Fool 4 hours ago

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1 Index Fund to Buy Before It Soars 184%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts

Goldman Sachs strategists set their 2025 target for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) at 6,500. Goldman Sachs recently updated its long-term forecast to account for the S&P 500's historically expensive valuation and nearly unprecedented concentration. Goldman Sachs thinks an equal-weight fund could outperform the S&P 500 by as much as 8 percentage points annually, implying a total return of 184% in the next decade.

Motley Fool 5 hours ago

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Performance overview

Return	UVSE	S&P 500
YTD	+400.00%	+2.26%
1-year	+400.00%	+22.65%
3-year	-50.00%	+36.30%

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