Experts Are Watching These 12 Stocks

Core Insights - The stock market is reacting to global trade tensions, interest rates, and changing consumer behaviors, with certain stocks identified as having long-term growth potential [1] Group 1: Fintech Sector - SoFi Technologies (SOFI) is positioned to benefit from high interest rates, which have pressured traditional financial institutions while creating opportunities for innovative fintech companies [3] - SoFi's diverse offerings in banking, lending, investing, and crypto are attracting a growing customer base, making it a compelling long-term investment despite expected volatility due to 70% of its lending portfolio being unsecured loans [4] Group 2: E-commerce and Grocery Delivery - Amazon (AMZN) continues to dominate e-commerce and cloud computing, with its recent launch of same-day grocery delivery posing a significant challenge to competitors like Instacart and DoorDash [5][6] - This expansion into grocery delivery is expected to create new revenue opportunities for Amazon, leveraging its ownership of Whole Foods and enhancing its control over the grocery chain [6] Group 3: Artificial Intelligence Sector - The demand for AI is driving growth across various industries, with global spending on AI projected to exceed $632 billion by 2028 [7] - Companies such as Nvidia, ASML Holding, and Palantir Technologies are expected to experience rapid growth in the AI sector, despite challenges posed by the China-U.S. trade war and issues in the semiconductor industry [8]