Will Bulls Continue to Run? 5 Stock Market Predictions for 2025

Group 1: Small Caps vs Large Caps - Small-cap stocks are expected to outperform large-cap stocks in 2025 due to the impact of tariffs and a long-term technical breakout [1][2][3] Group 2: Market Corrections - A 10% pullback in the stock market is anticipated in the first half of the year, as profit-taking is common even in strong bull markets [5][6] Group 3: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) - The M&A environment is expected to change dramatically with the new administration, which may adopt a more lenient approach towards mergers, particularly for mid and small-cap companies [7][8][9] Group 4: Bull Market Trends - The S&P 500 Index is projected to gain more than 10%, continuing the momentum of the bull market, which typically lasts around four years [10] Group 5: IPO Market - A significant increase in the IPO market is anticipated, especially in the quantum computing and AI sectors, following a recovery in 2024 [13][14]