Good evening. The S&P 500 ended the week up 1.7%. 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

• $SHOP
Break below 106.10 🎯 102.58 & 99.79
• $DIS
Break above 113.39 🎯 115.19 & 116.94
• $V
Break below 328.21 🎯 323.57 & 320
• $AMD
Break above 127.33 🎯 131.71 & 135.77
• $PYPL
Break below 88.24 🎯 87.18 & 84.75
• $OXY
Break above 50 🎯 51.24 & 51.97

KV’s S&P 500 Levels

Weekly Market Recap

Energy Reform

The Trump administration has swiftly moved to fulfill its energy reform promises, taking executive actions to boost oil and gas production by lifting restrictions and fast-tracking infrastructure projects. However, oil companies and OPEC nations may resist ramping up production due to concerns about lower prices impacting their earnings. Refining logistics also presents challenges. While energy prices have dipped since Inauguration Day, the long-term feasibility of expanding U.S. energy dominance remains uncertain.

Immigration and Tariff Policies

The administration has prioritized border security and curbing illegal immigration, focusing on national security concerns rather than mass deportations. Economic risks remain if legal immigration declines, potentially straining the labor market and pushing wages higher. On tariffs, while Trump has proposed significant trade levies, no immediate actions have been taken. The administration appears to be adopting a strategic approach, using tariffs as negotiation tools rather than escalating trade wars, with inflation containment a key priority.

Tech Investments

Technology investment has emerged as a key focus, with initiatives aimed at maintaining U.S. dominance in AI through public-private partnerships and significant infrastructure spending. The administration's commitment to AI development could enhance innovation and productivity. Looking ahead, lower taxes and deregulation are likely next on the agenda, requiring congressional cooperation. While these pro-growth measures could boost market sentiment, their implementation may face challenges and take time to materialize.

Coming Up…

Important economic releases this week include the FOMC meeting and the first preliminary estimate for fourth-quarter GDP. On the earnings front, TSLA, SOFI, AAPL, META, MSFT, INTC, BA, SBUX, T, IBM, UPS, GM, NOW, XOM, MA, V, RCL, CVX, LUV, and CAT are expected to report this week.

Key Headlines We’ve Been Reading

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

• Billionaires worth US$1.3 trillion back Trump at inauguration.
• Dollar treads water as Trump tariff clarity, central banks awaited.
• Europe car sales stagnate as consumers shun EVs.
• Hedge funds kept $1.8 trillion as fees, or half their gains.
• Wall Street enters darker age with most stock trading hidden.

Trading Quote Of The Week

That was it for this week!

Stay safe,
KV 👋

Week #4 | January 26, 2025

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