{"id":48777,"date":"2025-01-21T15:28:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T15:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T15:28:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T15:28:41","slug":"stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Market Surges Amid Trump&#8217;s Return and Tech Earnings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The stock market is off to a strong start on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, as investors react to President Donald Trump&#8217;s return to the White House and anticipate a slew of tech earnings reports. <b>Major indexes are pointing higher<\/b>, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/sp500\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&#038;P 500<\/a>, Nasdaq Composite, and <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/dowjones\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average all showing gains in early trading.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/#Market_Indexes_and_Performance\" >Market Indexes and Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/#Trumps_Policies_and_Market_Reaction\" >Trump&#8217;s Policies and Market Reaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/#Upcoming_Market_Events\" >Upcoming Market Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/#Major_Stock_News\" >Major Stock News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/#Cryptocurrency_and_Commodities\" >Cryptocurrency and Commodities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-surges-amid-trumps-return-and-tech-earnings\/48777\/#Looking_Ahead\" >Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Indexes_and_Performance\"><\/span>Market Indexes and Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of the market open, the <b>Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.64% to 43,764.37<\/b>, adding 276.54 points. The <b>S&#038;P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.44% to reach 6,023.21<\/b>, while the <b>tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) advanced 0.06% to 19,641.26<\/b>. These gains come on the heels of a strong performance last week, with all three major indexes closing in positive territory on Friday.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trumps_Policies_and_Market_Reaction\"><\/span>Trump&#8217;s Policies and Market Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s inauguration on Monday has set the tone for market movements. While he issued several executive orders on inflation, energy, and immigration, <b>the anticipated announcement on tariffs was postponed<\/b>. This delay has provided some relief to markets, particularly benefiting the euro and sterling, which rallied over 1% on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>However, Trump&#8217;s statement about potentially imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico from February 1 has created uncertainty. This news has negatively impacted the Canadian and Mexican currencies, with the U.S. dollar trading near its strongest levels against the Canadian dollar in almost five years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Market_Events\"><\/span>Upcoming Market Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors are closely watching several key events that could impact market performance:<\/p>\n<p>1. <b>Netflix (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NFLX\">NFLX<\/a>) Earnings Report<\/b>: The streaming giant is set to release its quarterly results after the market close today. Analysts expect revenue growth of 15% year-over-year to $10.13 billion.<\/p>\n<p>2. <b>Tech Earnings Season<\/b>: With Netflix kicking off the tech earnings season, investors are eagerly awaiting reports from other major players in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>3. <b>Federal Reserve Policy Meeting<\/b>: While not immediately upcoming, the market is anticipating the next Fed meeting for insights into monetary policy and interest rates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Stock_News\"><\/span>Major Stock News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several stocks are making headlines today:<\/p>\n<p>1. <b>Walgreens (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=WBA\">WBA<\/a>)<\/b>: Shares tumbled more than 7% in <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/movers\/premarket\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> trading following accusations from the U.S. Justice Department about improper prescription practices.<\/p>\n<p>2. <b>3M (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=MMM\">MMM<\/a>)<\/b>: The industrial giant saw its stock climb nearly 4% after beating fourth-quarter sales and profit targets and issuing strong guidance for the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>3. <b>Country Garden Holdings (2007.HK)<\/b>: The Chinese property developer&#8217;s shares jumped 17.5% after receiving an extension on its debt restructuring deadline.<\/p>\n<p>4. <b>Nvidia (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>)<\/b>: The chip maker&#8217;s stock is contributing to the Nasdaq&#8217;s gains, rising in early trading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cryptocurrency_and_Commodities\"><\/span>Cryptocurrency and Commodities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cryptocurrency market is experiencing volatility, with <b>Bitcoin trading near all-time highs around $104,425<\/b>. However, the newly launched Trump cryptocurrency has tumbled 22%, highlighting the speculative nature of the crypto market.<\/p>\n<p>In the commodities sector, <b>oil prices are under pressure<\/b>. Benchmark U.S. crude declined $1.88 to $75.51 a barrel, while Brent crude, the international standard, lost $1.30 to $78.85 a barrel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead\"><\/span>Looking Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the market digests President Trump&#8217;s initial policy moves and awaits further clarity on trade issues, investors remain cautiously optimistic. The focus on tech earnings, beginning with Netflix today, could set the tone for market performance in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why is the market up today?<\/b> The combination of delayed tariff implementation, strong corporate earnings expectations, and optimism surrounding Trump&#8217;s pro-business policies are contributing to the positive market sentiment. However, investors should remain vigilant as policy uncertainties and geopolitical factors could introduce volatility in the near term.<\/p>\n<p>As always, it&#8217;s crucial for investors to stay informed about <b>market news today<\/b> and maintain a diversified portfolio to navigate the dynamic financial landscape of 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The stock market is off to a strong start on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, as investors react to President Donald 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