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Threats to the Momentum Rally 2/19/25

Feb 19, 2025
In this discussion, Kerry Firestone, a market strategist from CNBC, along with investment experts Steve Weiss and Joe Cheranova, tackle the sustainability of the current stock rally. They debate whether momentum is waning while examining strong performances in tech stocks amidst AI advancements. The guests also analyze recent earnings from key players like Salesforce and Adobe, highlight challenges in the housing market, and explore rising global investment trends, especially in regions with greater economic freedoms.
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Quick takeaways

  • The fading momentum of the stock market rally raises concerns over investor sentiment and the challenges associated with economic uncertainties.
  • Despite cautious sentiment, sectors like financials show surprising resilience, indicating a potential balancing act between earnings growth and market performance.

Deep dives

Market Rally's Resilience Amid Mixed Signals

While the market recently reached a new closing high on the S&P, there are signs that the rally's momentum may be fading. Despite pockets of strength in areas like technology and financials, investor sentiment appears cautious, with doubts about how various sectors will benefit from ongoing changes in regulation and economics. For instance, concerns about tariffs and government agency policies are creating a 'wall of worry' that investors must navigate. This backdrop raises questions about whether the market can sustain its upward trajectory as it faces mounting uncertainties.

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