投資週記 March 22, 2025 每週市場更新
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The past week in U.S. stock markets and global finance was characterized by modest gains across major indices, mixed performances in key sectors, and ongoing geopolitical and economic developments influencing investor sentiment.
U.S. Stock Market Performance
All three major U.S. stock indices recorded gains:
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S&P 500 Index: Increased by 0.08% on Friday, culminating in a weekly gain of 0.51%.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average: Rose by 0.08% on Friday, ending the week up 1.20%.
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Nasdaq Composite: Advanced 0.52% on Friday, with a modest weekly increase of 0.17%.
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Nasdaq-100 Index: Gained 0.39% on Friday, resulting in a weekly rise of 0.25%.
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Russell 2000 Index: Declined 0.56% on Friday but managed a weekly gain of 0.64%.
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CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): Decreased by 2.58% on Friday to 19.29, marking a substantial weekly decline of 11.39%, indicating reduced market volatility.
Performance of Major Technology Stocks
The "Magnificent Seven" tech companies exhibited mixed results:
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Tesla (TSLA): Surged 5.25% on Friday but recorded a slight weekly decline of 0.53%, marking its ninth consecutive week of losses.
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Apple (AAPL): Increased by 1.95% on Friday, achieving a weekly gain of 2.24% after three weeks of declines.
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Meta Platforms (META): Rose 1.75% on Friday but experienced a weekly drop of 1.87%, its fifth consecutive week of losses.
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Microsoft (MSFT): Gained 1.14% on Friday, ending the week up 0.69%.
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Alphabet (GOOGL): Edged up 0.73% on Friday but saw a weekly decrease of 0.91%.
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Amazon (AMZN): Increased by 0.65% on Friday, with a weekly decline of 0.88%.
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NVIDIA (NVDA): Fell 0.70% on Friday and dropped 3.26% over the week.
Collectively, the "Magnificent Seven" index rose approximately 1.1% on Friday but posted a weekly decline of about 0.4%.
Semiconductor Sector
The semiconductor industry faced challenges:
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Philadelphia Semiconductor Index: Declined 0.94% on Friday, with a weekly loss of 0.89%.
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Micron Technology (MU): Plummeted 8.04% following its Q2 earnings report, which showed a twofold increase in data center revenue. However, its Q3 revenue guidance exceeded expectations, while gross margin guidance fell short.
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Wolfspeed (WOLF): Surged 9.58% on Friday, standing out in the sector.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
AI-related stocks had varied performances:
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): Jumped 7.8% on Friday.
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR): Increased by 4.09%.
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BullFrog AI Holdings (BFAI): Declined 2.22%.
Chinese Stocks
Chinese companies listed in the U.S. generally declined:
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Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index: Fell 1.73% on Friday, with a weekly loss of 2.31%.
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Yatsen Holding (YSG): Dropped 13.33%.
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Kingsoft Cloud (KC): Decreased by 6.37%.
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Pinduoduo (PDD): Declined 3.27%.
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Xiaomi Corp ADR (XIACY): Fell 3.06%.
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Miniso Group (MNSO): Plunged 8.9% despite a 22.7% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 and record-high gross margins; the company also surpassed 3,000 overseas stores.
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Meituan ADR (MPNGY): Dropped 5.11% even as profits nearly tripled in Q4, driven by strong core business performance and narrowed losses in new ventures, alongside expansion into the Middle East market.
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NIO Inc. (NIO): Decreased by 4.46% after reporting a 15.2% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 but a full-year net loss of ¥22.4 billion.
Other Notable Companies
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FedEx (FDX): Declined 6.45% after the company lowered its full-year performance and capital expenditure forecasts.
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Boeing (BA): Gained 3.06% following statements by former President Trump suggesting an imminent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, with Boeing producing sixth-generation fighter jets.
European Markets
European stocks experienced declines:
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STOXX 600 Index: Fell 0.60% on Friday but managed a weekly gain of 0.56%.
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Eurozone STOXX 50 Index: Decreased by 0.50% on Friday, with a weekly rise of 0.36%.
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Germany's DAX: Declined 0.47% on Friday, ending the week down 0.41%.
Our targeted companies and the rationale behind each:
1. Core Technology Leaders
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Apple (AAPL) & Microsoft (MSFT):
Both companies consistently generate robust free cash flow, maintain low debt levels, and exhibit strong earnings growth. Their diversified revenue streams—from hardware and services (Apple) to cloud computing and enterprise software (Microsoft)—provide a solid buffer against economic volatility. -
Alphabet (GOOGL):
With a dominant position in digital advertising and a growing cloud business, Alphabet remains resilient. Its strategic investments in AI and data-driven platforms further bolster its competitive moat.
2. Defensive Consumer Staples
- Procter & Gamble (PG) & Coca-Cola (KO):
Companies in the consumer staples sector are less sensitive to economic cycles. Their strong brand recognition, pricing power, and recurring revenue models make them attractive for portfolio stability during periods of market stress.
3. Healthcare
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) & Pfizer (PFE):
The healthcare sector offers defensive characteristics with consistent demand regardless of economic conditions. Both companies have strong balance sheets, diversified product lines, and robust R&D pipelines, making them well-suited for long-term growth and resilience.