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?
Quantum computing, once a theoretical construct confined to the realm of academia, is rapidly becoming a commercial reality. Major technology firms, startups, and governments are investing heavily in this transformative technology. With its promise to solve complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers, quantum computing holds the potential to revolutionize industries like pharmaceuticals, finance, logistics, and artificial intelligence. This article explores the leading companies in the quantum computing sector, their innovations, and market trends.
The European automotive industry is bracing for a tumultuous 2025, shaped by regulatory pressures, global competition, and shifting market dynamics. Yet, despite the challenges, the sector also offers attractive opportunities for investors seeking long-term growth.
2024 emerged as one of the better years for the financial markets, with the S&P 500 posting a robust 25% gain and the Nasdaq Composite, which tracks nearly all Nasdaq-listed companies, surging by 32%.
Over 55% of the top 30 companies by growth in the Nasdaq Composite were from the biotech and technology sectors, showing the market’s strong focus on innovation and technological advancement. Similarly, in the S&P 500, technology companies dominated, comprising about 30% of the top-performing companies, followed by utilities and energy sectors. The overarching theme across these sectors was artificial intelligence (AI), which played a massive role in driving the market.
The outgoing 2024 was generally strong for the streaming platforms whose number constantly rises and the tech giants. But some did better than others. In his appearance on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria, Ivailo Chaushev, Chief Market Analyst at Deltastock, takes a look at some of them.