Good evening. The S&P 500 ended the week up 5.7%. 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

• $RBLX
Break above 58.22 🎯 61.61 & 65.26
• $PLTR
Break above 92.01 🎯 99.01 & 106.91
• $MSFT
Break above 390.49 🎯 405.63 & 419.31
• $V
Break below 327.70 🎯 313.27 & 302.82
• $COIN
Break above 183.90 🎯 200 & 217.45
• $NKE
Break above 57.25 🎯 59.55 & 64.96

KV’s S&P 500 Levels

Weekly Market Recap

Tariff Pause Relief

Markets rebounded after the White House paused new reciprocal tariffs for most countries, easing fears of an all-out trade war. China, however, saw its tariff raised to 145%, prompting swift retaliation. While the 90-day delay opens space for negotiation, uncertainty will linger. Investors can expect more swings as headlines fluctuate and countries weigh how to respond.

Growth Slows

Despite lower baseline tariffs, a sharp increase for Chinese imports raises average U.S. tariffs near 25%. That’s likely to slow economic growth and pressure profits. Still, the economy starts from strength — jobs, consumer balance sheets, and earnings remain solid. The Fed also stands ready to cut rates if needed. A shift toward pro-growth policies could offer relief ahead.

Volatility Creates Opportunity

Volatility has surged to pandemic-era highs, but history shows this often precedes strong market rebounds. With valuations now below 10-year averages and worst-case scenarios potentially priced in, stocks may be finding a bottom. While a quick recovery isn’t likely, we believe patient, long-term investors will benefit as markets eventually stabilize and rebuild.

Coming Up…

Important economic releases this week include building permits for March and industrial production data. On the earnings front, NFLX, TSM, UAL, GS, BAC, UNH, C, AA, and JNJ are expected to report this week.

Key Headlines We’ve Been Reading

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

• Really bad’ — California braces for a tariff reckoning.
• Hedge fund billionaires lash Trump’s tariffs as rout deepens.
• Trump tariffs: China hits back, hikes tariffs on US goods to 125% from 84%
• Corporate credit tremors in aftershock of tariff-led stock rout.
• ‘This is madness’: The 15 minutes that rocked stock markets.

Trading Quote Of The Week

That was it for this week!

Stay safe,
KV 👋

Week #15 | April 13, 2025

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