The S&P 500 and Nasdaq once again hit new all-time highs on Wednesday. However, not all stocks are in the same boat, with some lagging significantly. Discover 8 US stocks that have been battered in recent weeks and could see explosive gains.
The stock closed at 7,365 on Wednesday, up 1.46%. The jumped 2.03% to 25,839. Both indices hit new records. Markets rose for two main reasons: hopes for a possible deal between the United States and Iran to end the war and strong profits from technology companies.
Geopolitically, the price fell more than 7% to around $94 per barrel. Reports suggest progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that handles more than 20% of global oil trade. The disruptions had been putting pressure on the markets for weeks. However, President Donald Trump later said a deal remained uncertain, showing the situation is still volatile.
In terms of income, it was the strong point. The stock rose 18.61% after the company reported strong results. First-quarter revenue was $10.3 billion, up 38% from last year. Its data center business led the growth, generating $5.8 billion, up 57%. For the next quarter, AMD expects revenue of around $11.2 billion, higher than market estimates of $10.5 billion. This demonstrates strong demand for AI-related infrastructure.
Overall, it was a strong earnings season. More than 80% of S&P 500 companies that have reported results so far have beaten expectations, making it the strongest quarter in more than four years.
8 struggling US stocks have yet to benefit from the rally
The recent market rally has not been evenly distributed. Technology and semiconductor stocks have reached record highs, but some other stocks have fallen sharply over the past two weeks. These declines come from companies more exposed to conflict or affected by their own profits and business problems.
These weaker stocks may now offer better opportunities, but only if they have strong finances and can manage a longer conflict. It makes sense to remain cautious with expensive or financially weak companies, as they would be most at risk if negotiations…
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