Stocks To Watch – 4/14/2025

Brief Overview

Welcome back to this week’s Stocks to Watch!

Another wild week in April as tariff news continues to shake up the markets! We’re ready to see where things go from here after President Trump paused tariffs for all countries (except China) to allow time for negotiations. As always, we’ll be ready to alert the best Setups we find to our members! 

Looking back at last week…

Monday: Markets Pull Back on Tariff Worries
The week opened with some downside as markets responded to President Trump’s warning of increased tariffs on Chinese imports. While the S&P 500 approached bear market territory, investors were largely positioning themselves ahead of what many hoped would be short-term policy pressure aimed at securing better trade terms.

Tuesday: Signs of Progress Support a Brief Bounce
Markets stabilized Tuesday as headlines pointed to ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China. Though the situation remains fluid, the fact that both sides were still engaging kept investors cautiously optimistic that common ground could be found.

Wednesday: Tariffs Increase, but Focus Shifts to Long-Term Gains
The administration followed through on the tariff hike, raising duties on Chinese goods to 145%. China responded in kind, but investors are starting to view these moves as part of a broader effort to reset trade imbalances. Despite short-term market pressure, there’s growing belief this could lead to stronger domestic growth and improved U.S. manufacturing resilience.

Thursday: Consumers Express Concern, but Fundamentals Stay Strong
Consumer sentiment dipped, as expected during periods of policy change. The Michigan index fell to 50.8, but analysts noted underlying employment and earnings data remain solid. Meanwhile, energy markets remained in focus, with oil price declines expected to ease inflationary pressure.

Friday: Markets Rebound on Earnings and Fed Support
Markets finished the week on a high note, with the Dow up 619 points (1.6%) thanks to upbeat earnings from major banks and steady messaging from the Federal Reserve. Investors welcomed the reminder that economic fundamentals remain intact, and leadership from the Fed added stability to an uncertain week.

Looking Ahead
Despite some short-term noise, the week ended on a more constructive note. Tariffs are creating near-term challenges, but many investors are staying focused on the bigger picture: more balanced trade, resilient corporate earnings, and a supportive Fed. The road ahead may be bumpy, but the outlook remains grounded in long-term opportunity.