The market turbulence in 2025 has sent stocks zig-zagging up and down. Despite the unavoidable impact of political developments on share price performance, some companies have seen major gains based on a more traditional driver of motion: strong earnings reports.
The Trump administration just announced a massive trade deal between the United States and China, leaving markets elated. The United States agreed to lower its tariffs on China to 30% from 145% for 90 days.
Even with President Trump reaching a breakthrough trade deal with China, many companies haven't been able to avoid the sting of tariffs. One of the industries that has the most focus is automakers.
Wall Street has wavered massively since Trump's win, witnessing both boom and bust over the past six months. But trade deals and chances of tax cuts and deregulation could boost the U.S. market again.
U.S. ETFs have been beaten down massively this year while Europe ETFs have been hovering around a one-year high.
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth shares highlights from the 2025 etf.com Awards. Later, Barry Ritholtz, chairman and CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, discusses the current market environment and his new book.
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Genuine Parts benefits from tariffs, which make new cars less attractive and boost demand for replacement parts. 63% of sales come from this segment. The company's industrial segment could also benefit from onshoring. The company is investing in cost-saving technologies and projects $200 million in annualized savings by 2026. Despite market pessimism, GPC's attractive valuation and strong dividend coverage make it a compelling buy on a 12-month view.
Wall Street logged the best week since 2023 despite tariff turmoil and wild market swings. Rate-hedged ETFs, gold and silver miners and semiconductors led the weekly gains.
Investors have been waiting for energy stocks to find their sweet spot. And the same can be said for oil and gas companies when it comes to the price of oil.
Fear and uncertainty have dominated the markets in 2025, with U.S. equities entering a significant correction. What began as a cautious retreat in February, sparked by policy concerns and underwhelming performance from former market leaders and Magnificent Seven stocks, like Tesla and Alphabet, has now escalated into broader selling pressure.