Stocks To Watch – 6/9/2025

Brief Overview

Welcome back to this week’s Stocks to Watch!

June is off to a great start and we’re here for the action! Earnings season is Slowing ay down with just a few names of interest like UNFI, GME, CHWY, ADBE, & RH scheduled to report. Its also a slower week in terms of economic reports and speakers. That said, be on the lookout for CPI and PPI numbers coming out this week.

Looking back at last week…

Monday: Slight Rebound Despite Trade Worries
Markets bounced back a bit to start the month. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains (around +0.4% and +0.7%), with the Dow inching up about 0.1%. Trade tensions with China simmered, but resilience in local data and easing tech volatility kept optimism alive.

Tuesday: Tech and AI Lead the Charge
Tech names led the charge again, pushing markets up further. The Nasdaq finally turned positive on the year, supported by strong earnings and solid moves in AI stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom. Despite ongoing trade chatter, investor focus stayed on innovation.

Wednesday: GDP Update Bolsters Sentiment
Midweek, a revised GDP report showing stronger growth for Q2 (4.6%) helped balance trade risks. That boost, combined with voters shrugging off trade headlines, lifted the S&P 500 above 6,000 for the first time since February. Markets had a solid day.

Thursday: Cooling Inflation & Jobs Preview
Thursday brought a mix of signals: inflation showed signs of easing and investor attention shifted toward Friday’s jobs report. Markets traded sideways, digesting these cool signals while getting ready for fresh labor data.

Friday: Labor Data Finishes the Week Strong
The week closed on a high note—despite softer hiring (139K jobs added), unemployment held steady, which reassured investors. The S&P and Dow both rose ~1%, the Nasdaq jumped ~1.2%, and small-caps surged nearly 3.2%. Tech and financials drove the gains, while Lululemon lagged after trimming its forecast.

Takeaway
Tough week? Not at all. Between the trade drama and global pressures, markets showed grit, driven by tech, steady growth, and positive labor data. The S&P hit new highs and lifted the bull case back into play. May’s momentum is carrying into June—just keep an eye on trade chatter and macro trends.