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Halftime Report

Buy Tech’s Bounce? 2/18/25

Feb 18, 2025
Join Josh Brown, a savvy market strategist, Joe Chernova, an analytical powerhouse, and Brian Belsky, a tech stock expert, as they dive into the tech sector's resurgence. They discuss the NASDAQ 100's recent performance and highlight opportunities in lesser-known tech stocks. The team critically analyzes healthcare investments, contrasting Gilead's uplifting outlook with Merck's struggles. Additionally, they examine the shift towards private market investments and share strategic insights for navigating market volatility while emphasizing long-term investment strategies.
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Quick takeaways

  • The technology sector is rebounding stronger than anticipated, with major companies like Apple and NVIDIA driving renewed investor confidence.
  • Communication stocks are reaching new highs, showcasing broader market interest and opportunities beyond just the traditional tech giants.

Deep dives

Resilience of the Stock Market

The current stock market demonstrates notable resilience, highlighted by the nearing new closing high for the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100's recent performance. The volatility index, or VIX, which spiked above 20 on multiple occasions, has seen a retreat toward 15, indicating improved market stability. With growth in several key sectors such as financials, materials, and industrials, investors find a compelling case across various asset classes. This diversified strength marks a shift from previous years where opportunities were more limited.

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