Week in review: We initiated a position — plus, top gainers and laggards of 2025
The stock market ended a lackluster week with mixed results, as the Dow and Nasdaq fell 0.1% and 1.5%, respectively, while the S&P 500 dropped about 1%. This decline followed the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes, revealing a divided opinion on a recent rate cut. Despite this week's performance, the S&P 500 gained over 16% in 2025, with tech stocks driving the market higher. Notable winners included GE Vernova (+98.7%), Corning (+84.3%), and Alphabet (+65.3%), while laggards included Salesforce (-20.8%), Nike (-15.8%), and Procter & Gamble (-14.5%).