Good evening. The S&P 500 ended the week down -3.1%. Here are the top stocks to watch this week, and what’s moving the markets.

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Top Stocks & Setups To Watch This Week

• $BA
Break above 158.43 🎯 162.69 & 168.38
• $WFC
Break above 72.65 🎯 74.83 & 77.03
• $GOOGL
Break above 176.27 🎯 179.25 & 184.29
• $PLTR
Break above 90.13 🎯 99.01 & 106.91
• $ADBE
Break above 458.82 🎯 465.70 & 474.91
• $MSFT
Break above 396.89 🎯 409.98 & 419.31

KV’s S&P 500 Levels

Weekly Market Recap

Slower Growth

The U.S. economy is showing signs of cooling after a strong 2024, with Q1 GDP projections dropping sharply due to rising imports and weaker consumer spending. Corporate earnings growth is also slowing, with forecasts for the first half of 2025 being revised lower. While a slowdown is evident, a recession is not yet in sight. However, uncertainty surrounding tariffs and government policy continues to weigh on markets and sentiment.

Policy Uncertainty

Tariff threats and government cost-cutting measures are creating additional headwinds for economic growth. Delayed but looming tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and the EU have heightened trade tensions, with potential retaliation likely to drive up costs for consumers. Government layoffs and a softer labor market add to concerns. Despite these risks, markets may find relief if the administration shifts its focus toward pro-growth policies like tax cuts and deregulation.

Opportunities Ahead

Markets are adjusting to slower growth and policy uncertainty, with defensive sectors like healthcare and consumer staples leading, while tech stocks struggle. Some investors are rotating into international equities, while bond yields have dropped as demand for safe-haven assets rises. Though volatility is high, history suggests market pullbacks present buying opportunities. Long-term investors should stay diversified and prepared to take advantage of potential discounts.

Coming Up…

Important economic releases this week include CPI inflation and a read on consumer sentiment. On the earnings front, ADBE, ORCL, DOCU, ULTA, and PATH are expected to report this week.

Key Headlines We’ve Been Reading

This is what’s caught our eye over the past 7 days.

• Ray Dalio: Debt crisis could cause 'economic heart attack' for US economy in the next 3 years.
• It’s not just tariffs: US growth risks are piling up under Trump.
• China’s top tech stocks add $439 billion as ‘Mag Seven’ sink.
• Europe’s defences risk faltering within weeks without US support.
• Traders see wild S&P 500 swings after Trump address to Congress

Trading Quote Of The Week

That was it for this week!

Stay safe,
KV 👋

Week #10 | March 9, 2025

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