Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.
The major indices experienced consecutive weekly losses, with the S&P 500 falling 1.9%, the Nasdaq Composite dropping 2.3%, and the Dow sliding nearly 1.9% this week.
Wall Street’s post-election rally was erased amid rising concerns over interest rates, fueled by a strong labor market, soaring inflation expectations, and escalating geopolitical tensions as President-elect Donald Trump nears a return to the White House.
December’s nonfarm payrolls surged to 256,000, far surpassing estimates, intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve to curb inflation. Meanwhile, new sanctions targeting Russian oil companies and a spike in oil prices added further market instability.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week’s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
Nike Analyst Turns Bullish: ‘Visible Recovery Story’ In 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Ramps Up Production in Japan, US, and Germany to Diversify Away from China
The Bears
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
Biden Set To Ban Future Offshore Oil Drilling: 4 Stocks, 2 ETFs To Watch
Goldman Sachs Flags Market Correction Risk As Inflation, Trump Policies Stir Uncertainty
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