Happy Monday! In a surprising move, President Trump stunned Wall Street with a proposed increase in the defensive budget — far above current levels. Discover which company could be the biggest winner.

Also, Nancy Pelosi is coming off another strong year, however, this unique approach outperformed her once again. Read on to discover the strategy and how you can beat the market and experts.

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$1.5 Trillion On The Line: Which Defense Stock Is Your Hidden Opportunity?

President Trump stunned Wall Street with a proposed increase in the defensive budget — far above current levels.

While the headlines grabbed attention, the real question for investors is which company is poised to benefit the most if the spending surge becomes a reality.

Read on to see which company could be the biggest winner.

What To Trade And What To Avoid In A Headline-Driven Market

Energy shocks and geopolitical risk are driving fast, uneven moves across metals, equities, and index volatility. Matt Maley breaks down how he decides when to stay engaged, when to step aside, and how he structures trades when markets move quickly and reverse without warning.

Last Week: U.S. indexes finished higher Friday, with the S&P 500 closing at a fresh record after the latest jobs report. For the week, the Dow rose 2.3%, the Nasdaq was up 1.9%, and the S&P 500 finished up 1% to kick off the first full week of the new year. December’s nonfarm payrolls rose less than expected (50,000 vs. estimates of 73,000), with prior months revised lower as well. However, the good news for the market was that the unemployment rate surprisingly declined to 4.4%, easing concerns about labor market deterioration. With regards to commodities, oil prices extended their longest weekly winning streak (3), since June amid geopolitical tensions stemming from unrest in Iran and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to speeches from Fed Presidents Tom Barkin, Raphael Bostic, and John Williams as markets look for signals on the future path of monetary policy. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Delta Air Lines (DAL) which will report before the market opens tomorrow.

Shares of Vistra (VST) surged after securing a 20-year agreement with Meta (META), and Intel (INTC) soared to reach its highest level since March 2024. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Friday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Bulls vs. Bears: Here’s a look at the top stocks making headlines this past week, with key developments sparking interest from both bulls and bears.

Hidden Gems: U.S. markets are crowded, but the real value might be hiding overseas. Discover 10 international stocks that could offer both safety and upside for your portfolio.

Red Alert: A $39 trillion threat is hiding in plain sight, and investors aren’t seeing it. Danny Moses warns this could quietly shake markets. Here’s what you need to know.

Options Corner: After a six-month slide, shares of Roblox are showing signs of life and could be primed for a massive bounce. With big-name investors buying in and analysts highlighting upside potential, here’s why it’s worth a closer look.

Stock Of The Day: Could Apple be ready to bounce? Technical signals point to oversold conditions at a key support level. Here’s what traders are watching. 

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On This Day In 2007…

Shares of Bear Stearns would reach a record high of $171.51 per share, reflecting the peak investor confidence in the firm amid a booming housing and mortgage market. Less than two years later, the company would collapse during the financial crisis and was acquired by JPMorgan for $2 per share, highlighting one of the most dramatic declines in U.S. market history.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Nimble positioning outmatches overly defensive investing.“

— Ken Griffin

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