The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
With all the volatility and relentless selloffs, it’s a little surprising not to see more aggressive trade signals right now. Of the current setups, Verizon, Kinder Morgan, and Amgen stand out:
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai revealed ongoing talks with Apple to integrate its Gemini AI into iPhones by mid-2025, amid the DOJ's antitrust efforts to curb Google's search dominance.
Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Over the past six months, it seems like demand trends are working against their favor as the industry
has tumbled by 8.2%. This drawdown was worse than the S&P 500’s 2.9% loss.
BoA analysts talked of a few “defensive” spots within the telecom industry that they’re convinced could offer some protection against tariff uncertainty in 2025.
Scotiabank upgrades T-Mobile US from Sector Perform to Outperform, citing strong wireless market and company's consistent loading and growth potential.
Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor.
The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.
T-Mobile is the original disrupter whose "Un-carrier" initiative pressured the cellphone carriers to abandon contracts, termination fees and convoluted billing.
Verizon shares are trading marginally higher during Monday's session, following Friday's drop. The stock dropped last week in reaction to rival T-Mobile US earnings.
