
With this in mind, a more specific list of stocks could be more useful, one that is derived from actual fundamental trends and data, so that the odds swing in their portfolios’ favor in the coming months. After breaking through the Goldman Sachs 2025 outlook report, it becomes clear that the near-term fundamentals favor a few specific names and industries.
Overseas stocks might benefit from the potential dollar decline, and that’s where names like Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) come into play, not only for retail investors but also for mega investors. Then, domestic defensive names in the consumer staples sector could greatly benefit from an economic swing, such as discounted shares of PepsiCo. (NASDAQ: PEP), or net exporters in the manufacturing sector like Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT).