Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq gained 3.7%, 2.9%, and 2.5% this week, respectively, with all three posting their strongest advances in weeks.
A December inflation report, showing a 2.9% rise and softer core inflation, fueled optimism for potential Fed rate cuts this year. Financial stocks surged 6% as major banks reported stellar earnings, with Goldman Sachs jumping 11% to record highs.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crossed $100,000 amid optimism surrounding crypto-friendly policies expected under the incoming Trump administration.
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:
Oil Could Hit $90, Goldman Sachs Says: ‘Trump May Not Ease Sanctions’ On Russia
The Bears
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
US Semiconductor Sanctions Spell Trouble for Nvidia, But May Benefit Big Tech
Southwest Airlines Is Sued By Department Of Transportation Over ‘Chronically Delayed’ Flights
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