Wonder Woman investigates the wild swings in the stock market since Trump's return, highlighting the winners, the losers, and whether Wall Street's predictions hold any real power.
Wonder Woman investigates the wild swings in the stock market since Trump's return, highlighting the winners, the losers, and whether Wall Street's predictions hold any real power.

Olympian Overview: A Market in Disarray?

Greetings mortals! Wonder Woman here reporting from the front lines of… Wall Street? Yes even I must occasionally descend from Themyscira to observe the curious customs of man's world. Lately I've noticed a disturbance in the Force… err I mean the market. Since the return of President Trump some stocks have been doing loop de loops worthy of my Invisible Jet! The S&P 500 is apparently having its worst first 100 days since Nixon – a time so ancient even I vaguely remember it! It seems Trump's market moving plans such as tariffs and spending cuts have investors more rattled than Ares at a peace rally.

Deckers' Descent: An Ugg ly Situation

First up we have Deckers Outdoor the makers of Ugg boots and Hoka shoes. Their stock has plummeted a staggering 48%! Apparently investors are worried that Trump's tariff plans will hit their profits harder than a punch from Doomsday. An analyst even mentioned that most of their manufacturing is in China and Vietnam. One might say they are 'uggly'fying their profit margins ha! But fear not mortals! Wall Street expects a rebound. Analysts are predicting a 67% upside. Maybe those Uggs will be back in style after all… or maybe they will be used to build a wall who knows.

Tesla's Tumble: Musk's Martian Mishaps?

Then there's Tesla which has shed about a third of its value. Besides tariff worries it seems CEO Elon Musk's support of Trump's campaign and government efficiency work is causing a stir. Apparently people are worried their Teslas might get keyed or set on fire! Honestly even I think that's a bit extreme. Stealing candy from a baby is more like it! One analyst even suggested people might think twice about buying a Tesla. I am not sure what that means. But most analysts still have a 'buy' rating. It is the equivalent of saying I like apple pies!

Airline Angst: Recessions and Reduced Refreshments?

Delta and United Airlines are also feeling the turbulence with their stocks sinking over 36%. It seems people are expecting a recession and cutting back on travel especially business trips (meaning fewer free peanuts alas!). Of course Wall Street sees a recovery on the horizon. So maybe those in flight cocktails aren't doomed after all!

Palantir's Power Play: A Trump Trade Triumph?

But it's not all doom and gloom! Palantir is soaring up over 57%! Apparently they're a 'Trump trade' that's been shielded from the tariff storm. Executives seem to think that Musk and Trump's government efficiency work is good for business. So the rich get richer and the Amazons get nothing! But Wall Street is being cautious after the stock's monster run. Be careful not to fly too close to the sun Palantir!

Netflix and Chill (and Profits!): Tariff Proof Entertainment

Netflix is also a winner jumping over 28%. Their focus has made them largely unaffected by tariffs. Hooray for binge watching! After that rally analysts don't see much more upside. So maybe it's time to finally get off the couch and save the world. Or maybe just watch one more episode...


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    Tanya123
    5/19/2025 7:51:19 AM

    I am buying Palantir! I mean I am going to buy the DIP!