In this article, we will discuss the 12 hot stocks to buy according to analysts.
What’s the US Stock Market Like in 2025?
While the stock market in the United States remained closed on January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the day was happening with Donald Trump’s inauguration on the same date. Previously, the stock market enjoyed a rally following Trump’s win as the election uncertainty dissolved and the investor sentiment experienced a boost, looking forward to a pro-business environment.
As reported by Kiplinger, LPL’s chief technical strategist, Adam Turnquist, pointed towards plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the future, considering that the economy is doing well and that earnings are expected to grow again in the new year by double digits while AI simultaneously drives market enthusiasm. Turnquist referred to the Trump admin potentially having a ‘pro-growth agenda, less regulatory oversight, and potentially lower taxes’. Chief Investment Officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, reiterated the optimism, stating:
“The solid U.S. economy bodes well for corporate profits, the Fed remains on an easing path, and AI investment and monetization should continue to lead growth. We rate U.S. equities and quality bonds as Attractive.”
Although lower Fed rates, slowing inflation, and economic growth are factors building optimism, the uncertainty regarding policies, especially potential tariffs on imports from President-elect Trump, could impact the stock market rally. While the new admin is expected to impose up to 20% on all imports, this could depress the profits of American companies having robust sales abroad and hurt stocks. According to Federal Reserve Bank of New York research, Trump’s tariffs during his first term negatively impacted U.S. equities exposed to countries where tariffs were targeted, for instance, a negative shift was witnessed in equity prices on the days Trump tariffs were announced, while the effect was the most on businesses exposed to China. Thus, the past implies tariffs being implemented on Donald Trump’s second term’s day one could act as a downside catalyst for the S&P 500, Dow, and the Nasdaq.
With that being said, let’s take a look at the 12 hot stocks to buy according to analysts.
Our Methodology:
In order to compile a list of the 12 hot stocks to buy according to analysts, we first used a stock screener to create a list of stocks that had gained over 30% over the past 6 months. Moving on, we shortlisted the top 12 stocks from our list which had the highest average upside potential, as of January 17. The 12 hot stocks to buy according to analysts have been arranged in ascending order of their average upside potentials.
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12 Hot Stocks to Buy According to Analysts
12. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (NYSE:ZK)
Average Upside Potential: 27.01%
Gain Over Past 6 Months: 30.69%
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (NYSE:ZK) is a global premium electric mobility technology brand owned by Geely Holding Group. ZEEKR started delivering vehicles in October 2021 and aims to become a true mobility solution provider. The company operates its R&D centers and design studios in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Gothenburg, and Shanghai.
As a brand specializing in EVs, ZEEKR has built a diversified product portfolio and aims to sell vehicles in global markets and pursue its roll-out plan over the next 5 years to cater to the rapidly growing global EV demand. While the firm continues to grow its product lineup and fortify each model’s position in its category, it recently marked a significant milestone in the highly competitive mainstream SUV market with ZEEKR 7X’s deliveries surpassing 20,000 units within 50 days since its launch.
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (NYSE:ZK) continued its growth trajectory over the past year as it recorded a strong 87% year-over-year growth in vehicle deliveries for the full year 2024. The firm delivered 27,190 vehicles in the last month of 2024, marking a 102% year-over-year increase. The firm has plans to achieve deliveries of 320,000 vehicles, looking ahead to the new year 2025.
11. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)
Average Upside Potential: 28.93%
Gain Over Past 6 Months: 60.12%
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) is a telecommunications company that offers comprehensive telecommunications services and products to consumers and businesses across the US through its portfolio of companies. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Chicago.
TDS serves approximately 6 million customers nationwide through its businesses, UScellular and TDS Telecom, by providing wireless products and services, cable and wireline broadband, as well as video and voice services. The company delivers 1.2 million high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone service connections to small to mid-sized urban, suburban, and rural communities. TDS has the privilege of running the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, UScellular.
To focus its resources appropriately throughout the enterprise, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) is currently trying to strategically optimize its portfolio. While the firm completed the sale of its OneNeck operations in the recent quarter, UScellular announced the sale of select spectrum assets for $1 billion to Verizon in 2024’s October, and the sale of additional spectrum to two other mobile network operators. Meanwhile, TDS Telecom successfully hit the milestone of 50% of service addresses now served with fiber. To take a look at how the stock soared to 52-week highs in the prior year, you can view our discussion on the best 52-week high stocks to buy according to analysts.