Alibaba Group has staged an astonishing comeback, adding over $100 billion to its valuation as its U.S.-listed shares quietly surged nearly 60% this year. Once under heavy regulatory pressure and facing intense competition, Alibaba is now reemerging as a dominant force, fueled by a renewed artificial intelligence (AI) push and the return of its visionary co-founder, Jack Ma.
Amazon.com has long been a favourite among investors, boasting one of the most impressive growth trajectories in stock market history. However, 2025 has presented some challenges, with the stock experiencing a notable downturn. Despite these short-term struggles, Amazon remains a dominant force in retail, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and entertainment. So, where is Amazon stock headed in the next year? Let’s dive into the factors that could influence its performance.
The recent imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has reignited concerns about the potential economic impacts of such trade policies.
Nvidia Corporation is poised to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, February 26, after the market closes. This announcement comes at a pivotal moment, especially following recent market disruptions.
The start of Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by an aggressive trade policy, with new tariff threats and implementation already shaking global markets. The administration has announced tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on energy imports. Although these duties have been postponed until early next month, there is increasing concern that Trump will now turn his attention to Europe.
The “Magnificent 7” – Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla – have been the darlings of Wall Street for the past few years. Their dominance in technology and their massive market capitalization have made them key drivers of the S&P 500’s performance. In 2024 they gained 63%, after rising more than 75% the year before. But will their reign continue in 2025?