In this shortened trading week, stocks experienced a decline. On Wednesday, NVIDIA announced it would incur a $5.5 billion charge related to tariffs. Additionally, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tempered expectations for immediate interest rate cuts. These developments underscore the ongoing relevance of tariff policies and the uncertainty they bring. This climate of ambiguity is reflected in corporate earnings, as some companies have opted not to provide forward guidance due to tariff-related risks.

Next week will see earnings season ramp up significantly, with crucial reports expected from major players like Alphabet, Tesla, Procter & Gamble, and Caterpillar. These companies are positioned to offer investors valuable insights into the state of the economy.

Keep a close eye on the stocks you own or are considering. The analysts at MarketBeat will provide updates on market-moving stocks. Here are some of the highlighted articles from this week.

Articles by Jea Yu

Amid economic uncertainties, many investors are gravitating towards consumer staples, which are crucial regardless of market conditions. Jea Yu noted that with attractive dividends, these stocks can become highly appealing. Yu identified two lesser-known consumer staples stocks that could be worth investors’ attention.

Additionally, Yu examined how Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW) is attracting clients through its utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. However, investors should remain aware of its slowing growth rate, which may affect their investment decisions.

Moreover, XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) is making headlines due to explosive growth in vehicle deliveries in China. In the first quarter of 2025, the electric vehicle manufacturer delivered over 98,000 vehicles, reflecting a staggering 331% increase year-over-year.

Articles by Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) suffered significant losses this week. As Thomas Hughes pointed out, some analysts are adjusting their price targets downward. Nonetheless, the consensus remains optimistic, suggesting that NVDA stock could still rise by 50%, potentially reaching a new split-adjusted peak.

If you’re looking for reasons to stay invested or seek out bargains during this market volatility, Hughes highlighted some trading activity among U.S. lawmakers, shedding light on the stocks they are currently buying.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) began the earnings season with a robust report, a development that surprised few analysts. However, Hughes noted that much of the positive news appears to be factored into JPM stock already. Investors eyeing growth might need to navigate some turbulence before achieving significant gains.

Articles by Sam Quirke

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock remains under pressure. However, Sam Quirke examined recent technical activity that could offer TSLA stock some bullish momentum leading into its next earnings.

Chip stocks faced challenges this week, impacting the recent upswing in Qualcomm Corp. (NASDAQ: QCOM) stock. Quirke discussed how analysts are optimistic about the company’s diversification strategy, which could lead to an uptick following a strong earnings report later this month.

Many investors will scrutinize earnings reports from leading technology companies, including Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), set to release its earnings in late April. Quirke provided three compelling reasons to be optimistic about Amazon stock.

Articles by Chris Markoch

This week, gold reached record highs, prompting analysts to suggest it’s a favorable time to invest in mining stocks. Chris Markoch explored this theme, recommending three gold mining stocks that could outperform physical gold throughout the rest of the year.

The recent sell-off serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a diversified equity portfolio. Markoch analyzed three dividend stocks currently priced attractively for investors.

Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) joined the broad sell-off in chip stocks this week. However, prior to this, MRVL stock had gained over 10%, spurred by the Trump administration’s announcement of a 90-day tariff pause. Markoch addressed the possibility that AI infrastructure growth could outweigh tariffs as a challenge, but might also act as a catalyst for the stock.

Articles by Ryan Hasson

Stocks that lag the market often present opportunities for risk-seeking investors. This week, Ryan Hasson examined the two worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 and pondered whether investors should pursue a laggard-to-leader strategy.

The major banks commenced earnings season, with many reports skewing positive. These solid earnings may lend support to financial stocks, which, as noted by Hasson, have underperformed for the year, although they haven’t plummeted as much as the wider market.

Additionally, Hasson monitored Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB). The stock has shown volatility, but this week, it outperformed the market after announcing two significant defense contracts that could be worth billions. He highlighted a technical indicator signaling potential for further gains.

Articles by Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Attention on basic materials stocks is increasing, given their critical role in ongoing tariff negotiations. This week, Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli discussed the fluctuations in United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) and why it could be prudent for investors to consider a stock seen by analysts as having double-digit upside potential.

While the appeal of steel stocks is clear, it might surprise investors that Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) has risen by 16% in 2025, despite interest from private equity firms. Osorio-Mazilli outlined the current landscape and advised on potential investor responses.

Uncertainty surrounding tariffs is altering the landscape of defensive stocks. Still, Osorio-Mazilli emphasized that identifying safe stocks during turbulent market phases ultimately hinges on strong fundamentals.

Weekly Stock Insights: Defensive Picks and Quantum Computing Trends

Articles by Leo Miller

This week, quantum computing stocks continue to exhibit strong but volatile performance in 2025. Leo Miller highlighted two stocks that experienced significant gains after being chosen to participate in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). Although this association may signal potential for quantum technology, Miller noted that investors should expect the financial benefits to take years to materialize.

Association with major corporations like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) typically supports a company’s stock performance. While this could apply to Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), Miller emphasized the need for investors to balance the growth opportunities from AI with the risks posed by tariff fluctuations.

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has garnered attention this week amid a notable court case. Generally, litigation can adversely affect stock performance, but Miller discussed the potential for META stock to rebound despite analysts indicating lower price targets.

Articles by Nathan Reiff

As market volatility persists, investors are increasingly turning to dividend stocks, particularly those offering attractive yields. This week, Nathan Reiff analyzed three high-yield dividend stocks trading below their recent peaks. These stocks present opportunities for growth paired with consistent income.

Continuing with a value-focused approach, Reiff evaluated three undervalued stocks that have seen considerable declines but possess catalysts indicating a potential upward trajectory.

Investors often appreciate the relative safety of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Reiff pointed out three ETFs that recently outperformed the broader market in April, suggesting further upside may still be on the horizon.

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