Happy Monday! After a Supreme Court setback, President Trump’s weekend trade policy surprise has investors bracing for a turbulent week ahead. Unpack all the details, key takeaways, and what this could mean for your portfolio.

Also, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index is out with five new picks that investors are secretly monitoring but aren’t talking about yet. See this week’s top picks, as well as several calls that soared last week.

Plus, if you’re looking for an investment aligned with America’s $12 billion push to secure critical minerals, check out today’s sponsor.

In Today's Edition

• MARKET RECAP

• MARKET HEATMAP

• FIVE ZINGERS

• MARKET HISTORY

After Supreme Court Setback, Trump Escalates Tariff Battle

Just one day after a 6–3 ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States blocked his prior approach, Donald Trump shook up trade policy by surprising markets with a bold action that could shift the economic playing field in unexpected ways.

Read on for all the insights and full breakdown, and what it could mean for your portfolio.

Project Vault And The New Geoeconomic Playbook: NMG Is Delivering

Project Vault is reshaping the critical minerals landscape. With a $12 billion U.S. strategic stockpile targeting 60 days of supply, Washington is signaling a new era where mineral security equals industrial power. Graphite occupies a key position in this shift — vital for EVs, energy storage, AI infrastructure and advanced technologies. As supply chains move toward allied, traceable sources, Canada emerges as a key player. Companies like Nouveau Monde Graphite stand to benefit as North America accelerates its push for resilient, non-single-sourced materials.

Read the full breakdown to see why graphite is becoming a strategic asset, and why investors are watching NMG.

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Last Week: U.S. indexes finished higher in the holiday-shortened week, rebounding Friday after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s tariffs, offering potential relief to companies facing higher costs. Friday’s gains came despite weak economic data with Q4 GDP coming in at 1.4%, below expectations of 2.8%. In addition, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, core PCE, increased 0.4% in December — its largest gain in nearly a year. Oil prices climbed 5% on the week to their highest level since August, while Bitcoin fell 2% as it continues to make lower highs and lower lows. Lastly, after falling four of the past five weeks, the Dow (0.3%) and S&P 500 (1.1%) edged higher, while the Nasdaq advanced 1.5% to snap a five-week losing streak.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to the latest factory orders report for insights into business demand and momentum, as well as comments from Fed governor Christopher Waller for guidance on the Federal Reserve’s rate path. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Home Depot (HD), NRG Energy (NRG), and Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) which all report tomorrow morning.

Shares of RingCentral (RNG) soared 35% after reported earnings. Celsius Holdings (CELH) and Corning (GLW) were also big winners, while Akamai (AKAM), Crowdstrike (CRWD), and Zscaler (ZS) were among the day’s top laggards. But those weren’t the only big movers of the day. 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.

AI Pivot: Nvidia changed plans from its a $100B deployment to a $30B stake in OpenAI. Read on to see what’s behind the sudden pivot, and who really wins?

Price Roll: Wall Street analysts just boosted Walmart’s price targets after its latest earnings beat, however, the stock still slid. Are these forecasts signaling a hidden opportunity, or is something investors are missing?

Crypto Collapse: Bitcoin recently suffered a historic slump with its worst start to a year in its history. Discover where Bitcoin is likely headed next.

Stock Of The Day: Alphabet’s shares bounced at a key level, drawing renewed attention from investors. Read on to see if this is the start of a new rally, or just a dead cat bounce?

Bulls vs. Bears: Here’s a look at some of the top stocks (eBay, Carvana, Occidental, etc.) making headlines over past week for bulls and bears.

Who Did Nancy Pelosi Just Spend Millions On?

A new government disclosure just revealed a multi-million-dollar position in a dividend-paying investment management company. That shift away from high-growth technology is the kind of signal traders want to see before the market reacts. Track congressional trades in real time with Benzinga Pro, free for the next two weeks.

On This Day In 1965…

Michael Dell was born, and went on to become one of the most influential figures in modern technology. He founded Dell Technologies in 1984, pioneering the direct-to-consumer PC sales model that reshaped the personal computer industry. Dell later orchestrated a $24.4 billion buyout in 2013, taking the company private before returning it to public markets in 2018. Today, Dell Technologies remains a major player in enterprise infrastructure, cloud computing, and data storage worldwide and has a market cap of more than $80 billion.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The stock market is a no-called-strike game. You don’t have to swing at everything — you can wait for your pitch.“

— Warren Buffett

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