Stock market today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 waver as Wall Street eyes a new year comeback

Published On Jan 2, 2025, 1:17 PM

The first trading day of the new year saw major declines across U.S. stocks as the markets returned from a holiday break. The S&P 500 fell by 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq experienced similar losses. Concerns stemmed from previous gains and overarching economic pressures, including high bond yields and a rising U.S. Dollar Index. Notably, Tesla shares dropped nearly 6% after reporting its first annual decline in deliveries, and Apple shares fell by around 3% due to price discounts on iPhones in China amid stiff competition.

Stock Forecasts

TSLA

Negative

Tesla's decline in annual deliveries indicates potential long-term challenges for the company, and the recent explosion incident raises concerns which may worsen investor sentiment. The combination of these factors is likely to lead to continued downward pressure on the stock price in the short term.

AAPL

Negative

Apple's recent price discounts due to competition indicate declining pricing power, which may weigh down earnings. This could lead to a further pullback in share price as investors react to potential impacts in their market position.

NET

Positive

The recent upgrade for Cloudflare and the projection of growth potential suggest a positive outlook. Given the favorable market response, investors may see an upward trend in Cloudflare's stock following this analyst recognition.

XHB

Negative

With the ongoing economic pressures affecting the housing market, rising mortgage rates may lead to a slowdown in housing sales and refinancing. This could negatively impact shares related to residential real estate. Potential sell-offs can be expected in the sector, particularly affecting ETFs or stocks directly related to housing.

NVDA

Positive

Nvidia's position as a leader in the tech space, driven by AI-related developments and strong sales, suggests a continued positive trajectory. As tech stocks are favored currently, Nvidia is likely to experience price gains in the coming sessions.

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