Stocks To Watch – 5/19/2025

Brief Overview

Welcome back to this week’s Stocks to Watch!

What a week the markets have had! Earnings season is beginning to slow but we still have a few names of interest like PONY, HD, BILI, PANW, BIDU, TGT, XPEV, SNOW, ZM, DOMO, AAP scheduled to report this week. With news of trade deals and economic policy rapidly shifting the markets, we remain dedicated to delivering quick actionable alerts to our members! 

Looking back at last week…

Monday: Markets Soar on Trade Truce
The week kicked off with a bang as the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs, sparking a major rally. The S&P 500 jumped 3.3%, the Dow climbed 2.8%, and the Nasdaq surged 4.3%. Tech stocks led the charge, with Amazon up over 8%, and other big names like Apple and Nvidia posting strong gains. Investors welcomed the temporary relief in trade tensions, fueling optimism across the board.

Tuesday: Inflation Eases, Markets Continue Upward
Positive inflation data added to the upbeat mood. The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.2% in April, slightly below expectations, bringing the annual rate down to 2.3%. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.6%, while the Dow slipped 0.6%, weighed down by a drop in UnitedHealth shares following an earnings miss and CEO departure.

Wednesday: Tech Rally Continues Amid Mixed Markets
The tech sector kept its momentum, with the Nasdaq rising 0.7% for its sixth straight gain. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, while the Dow dipped 0.2%. Investors remained focused on the tech rally, even as other sectors showed mixed performance.

Thursday: Markets Mixed as Tariff Concerns Resurface
Markets had a mixed day as tariff-related concerns resurfaced. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, marking its fourth consecutive gain, and the Dow added 0.7%, snapping a two-day losing streak. However, the Nasdaq fell 0.2%, ending its six-day winning streak. Companies like Walmart and Deere reported potential impacts from tariffs, adding some caution to the market.

Friday: Strong Finish Caps Off a Positive Week
Markets closed the week on a high note, with the S&P 500 up 0.7%, the Dow gaining 0.8%, and the Nasdaq increasing 0.5%. The week’s gains were driven by easing trade tensions and positive economic data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq turning positive for the year.

Takeaway
This week showcased the market’s resilience, with strong gains fueled by a temporary trade truce and encouraging inflation data. While uncertainties remain, especially regarding tariffs, investors found reasons for optimism, leading to a robust performance across major indexes.