Stocks To Watch – 2/10/2025

 Brief Overview

Welcome back to this week’s Stocks to Watch! Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles for winning Super Bowl LIX! It was a dominating win by the Big Green, lets hope tomorrows market open is the same!

Now on to the real Sunday night entertainment, the Pure Power Picks Watchlist! Earnings season continues with another round of big names scheduled to report this week. make sure to check out the Earnings Calendar below. We’ll also see Fed Chairman Powell testify before congress on Wednesday. 

Let’s take a look at last week.

The week started off rocky as investors tried to make sense of the latest tariff drama. President Trump decided to hold off on the 25% tariffs for Canada and Mexico for 30 days, but the 10% tariff on Chinese goods went into effect as planned on Tuesday. Markets weren’t thrilled about the uncertainty, with the S&P 500 down 0.8%, the Nasdaq dropping 1.2%, and the Dow slipping 0.3%.

The tech sector continued to struggle, still feeling the ripple effects of China’s AI competitor, DeepSeek. Nvidia, Tesla, and other major names saw more declines as investors reassessed the industry’s outlook. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed lower, showing that caution is still the name of the game.

Midweek brought a little bit of everything. Some economic sectors showed signs of resilience, while others hinted at slowing growth. Investors mostly stayed on the sidelines, waiting for bigger reports and earnings updates later in the week.

Corporate earnings were all over the place, with some companies beating expectations and others falling short. The S&P 500 managed a small gain, but overall, investors remained cautious. With inflation concerns rising and tariffs now in play, people are looking for signs of how companies will handle the pressure.

Markets ended the week on a sour note as inflation concerns took center stage. The S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, the Dow slid 1%, and the Nasdaq fell 1.4%. The newly implemented China tariffs added fuel to the fire, and a report showing weaker consumer sentiment didn’t help. Investors are starting to wonder how these economic shifts will play out in the months ahead.

This week was all about uncertainty—tariffs, tech sector struggles, and mixed economic data kept investors on edge. The market’s next moves will likely depend on inflation trends, how consumers respond to price increases, and whether businesses can adjust to the new trade policies. Buckle up, because it looks like February is going to keep things interesting.