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After a mixed day where the Nasdaq rose but the Dow fell, stocks are broadly higher in the early going today. Gold, crude oil, and the dollar are up a bit, too, while Treasuries are flat.
Defense stocks are still a no-brainer. We’ve talked about this from the moment I said in early 2021 that Russia would eventually go “hot” in Ukraine. My favorite choice, Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT), has returned 16.4% since then, writes Keith Fitz-Gerald, editor of 5 With Fitz.
The market leveled off recently after the huge election surge. Stocks are trying to find a more sober post-election footing. I like AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) as a “Buy” here, notes Tom Hutchinson, editor of Cabot Income Advisor.
Industrials are one of my preferred sectors to invest in as we move into 2025. One of my favorite stocks is Valmont Industries Inc. (VMI), suggests Steve Reitmeister, editor of Zen Investor.
Shipping stocks across the sector have fallen sharply over the last four months. This makes SLF Corporation Ltd. (SFL), with its super solid dividend, a great buy at the current share price, advises Tim Plaehn, editor of The Dividend Hunter.
Two giants are reporting earnings this week: Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), providing a benchmark for the growth of AI, and Walmart Inc. (WMT), shining light on the health of the consumer. The economic calendar is light, summarizes John Eade, president of Argus Research.
The launch of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (MDGL) NASH drug Rezdiffra exceeded all expectations in the recent quarterly earnings release. The stock rose more than 50% in a few days – and the company now has a market cap of close to $8 billion. Madrigal has been a long-time top pick, highlights John McCamant, editor of Medical Technology Stock Letter.
For today’s Trade of the Day piece, we will be looking at a Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) chart for Cloudflare, Inc. (NET). Since NET’s bullish run is likely to continue, the stock should be purchased, notes Chuck Hughes, co-founder of Hughes Optioneering.
After a moonshot among most major indexes following the election and a second Federal Reserve rate cut, the market retrenched a bit last week. Rubrik Inc. (RBRK) is a stock that looks interesting here, notes Mike Cintolo, editor of Cabot Top Ten Trader.
I see continued strength into year end, led by small caps in December. That should be followed by a sideways grind/consolidation in the front half of next year as policy and Trump Administration appointments crystallize. Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) is one favorite small cap in this environment, advises Tom Hayes, editor of HedgeFundTips.

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