A look at the S&P 500's wild ride since Trump's return, with some stocks soaring and others plummeting – it's all about knowing which berries to eat and which to avoid!
A look at the S&P 500's wild ride since Trump's return, with some stocks soaring and others plummeting – it's all about knowing which berries to eat and which to avoid!

The Market's Gone Wild!

Right then the stock market! It's been bouncing around like a kangaroo on a caffeine binge since Trump's been back. Tariffs spending cuts – it's enough to make you want to build a shelter out of old tires and live off the land! The S&P 500 is having its worst start since Nixon's days. Time to sharpen your survival skills folks. Remember improvise adapt overcome!

Deckers Takes a Dive (Not the Good Kind)

Deckers the Ugg and Hoka folks took a proper tumble down 48%! Seems Trump's tariff talk is scaring investors. Manufacturing in China and Vietnam could be a problem. But hold on! Analysts reckon there's a bounce back coming a 67% upside they say. In the wild you need to be prepared for setbacks but remember what doesn't kill you makes you stronger... or at least gives you a decent story to tell around the campfire.

Tesla's Spark Fades?

Tesla's getting burned losing a third of its value! Tariffs again plus Elon getting some flak for backing Trump's efficiency drive. Baird analyst reckons folks might think twice about buying a Tesla if they're worried about getting keyed. Ouch! Though analysts predict it will stay flat. Still in the stock market jungle it's all about calculated risks sometimes you just need to eat that grub even if it looks a bit iffy...

Airlines Nose Dive into Turbulence

Delta and United are feeling the pinch too dropping over 36%! People getting worried about a recession and companies cutting back on business travel. Weak demand and sales are not the best ingredients for success. But don't bail out just yet! Wall Street sees a recovery coming with a 30% upside they say. Just like in the wild you need to see through the fog of uncertainty and find your way to the other side!

Palantir Soars: A Trump Trade Success Story!

But hold your horses! Some stocks are thriving. Palantir's gone bonkers up 57%! They seem to be benefiting from Trump's DOGE initiative which they think brings transparency to government. Sounds like a decent trade. But be careful the suits are cautious they think it can slip close to 18% over the next year. In the stock market wilderness momentum can be a fickle friend. Ride the wave but always have an escape route planned!

Netflix and Chill (With Profits!)

Netflix is another winner up over 28%! Tariffs don't seem to be bothering them. Analysts don't see much more upside. While most have buy ratings the average price target will rise less than 2%. But Hey! they are not sliding down! Just like when you're stuck in the middle of nowhere sometimes the best strategy is just to hold your ground and wait for the storm to pass. Philip Morris and AT&T are up as well. Remember sometimes the safest path is the one that's been trodden before!


Comments

  • princessbee profile pic
    princessbee
    5/6/2025 6:55:26 AM

    Don't panic! Stay calm and carry on... or at least pretend to while you frantically check your investments.

  • djohio34 profile pic
    djohio34
    5/1/2025 9:55:13 AM

    I'm buying Uggs. They're comfy, even if my portfolio's not.