Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rally to cap volatile week, losing month

Published On Feb 28, 2025, 5:48 PM

The recent trading session concluded with gains for all major indices, despite ongoing concerns over President Trump's tariff threats. The S&P 500 increased by 1.6%, the Nasdaq Composite by 1.5%, and the Dow Jones by 1.3%. Nonetheless, February was a tough month for the markets, which suffered losses due to tariff uncertainties and disappointing economic data. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index showed inflation cooling, which could provide some relief, yet consumer spending fell by 0.2% in January, signaling potential economic unease. Notably, Bitcoin plummeted around 7% and is down significantly from its high, while Nvidia and Tesla stocks are also experiencing downward pressure due to various factors including tariff implications.

Stock Forecasts

NVDA

Negative

Given the current geopolitical tensions and Trump’s tariff plans, especially targeting Chinese imports, there is an expected negative impact on many tech stocks along with broader market uncertainty. Nvidia and Tesla are likely to face continued selling pressure in the near term due to decreased investor confidence following mixed earnings reports and macroeconomic concerns. However, with potential for governmental support in defense spending, stocks like Palantir can be risky as they are tied closely to government contracts. Overall, caution is advised for tech-heavy investments due to current volatility.

VITL

Positive

Despite the mixed signals in the market, vital sectors such as Consumer Staples may have growth opportunities as they typically fare better in uncertain economic climates. With egg prices expected to stabilize and import tariffs potentially raising consumer goods prices, companies within this sector, including Vital Farms, could see a beneficial impact on both earnings and stock performance as demand remains steady. Investors could capitalize on this by focusing on stocks within this safer sector.

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