A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after President Trump clarified that he had no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a statement that helped calm markets. Earlier remarks had sparked fears of political interference in decision-making at the central bank.
With Trump walking back his earlier comments, investors likely felt more assured that monetary policy decisions would continue to be guided by data, not drama. That kept the Fed's word credible, and more importantly, gave investors a steadier compass to figure out where rates and the markets were headed next.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts, warning that the pace was slow and could hinder economic growth. Trump's comments added pressure to an already sensitive market, raising concerns about political interference in monetary policy.
What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here is a quick look at the top 5 buy calls and the top 5 sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of March 31-April 4, 2025.
Five of the hottest buys for April have what it takes for their stock prices to move higher: strong results, a positive outlook, and support from the analysts.
From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. Companies bringing it to life have been rewarded with explosive earnings growth, and the upward trend shows no signs of stopping -
over the past six months, the industry has posted a gain of 9.3% while the S&P 500 was flat.
