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Analysts predict that Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet could surpass Apple's market cap over the next three years due to their faster growth rates in AI, cloud, and digital advertising, compared to Apple's slower growth in consumer electronics.
Financial analysts predict a challenging year for the stock market in 2024, with expectations of a U.S. recession, a return to a bear market, and stubbornly high core inflation despite anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. The yield-curve inversion is expected to end, potentially benefiting interest-sensitive industries like mortgage REITs. The AI sector may face a bubble burst, with Nvidia's pricing power at risk. Microsoft is projected to overtake Apple as the most valuable public company, while Tesla's share price could drop below $100. Utilities are predicted to be a top-performing sector, and an unforeseen "crisis" could temporarily impact markets, with a housing price collapse or auto loan defaults as potential triggers.
Wall Street analysts have provided their predictions for the stock market in 2024. BCA Research expects a recession and a potential stock market crash, with a bearish S&P 500 price target of 3,300. JPMorgan is also bearish, citing high equity valuations, rising geopolitical risks, and a potential recession, with a price target of 4,200. Morgan Stanley takes a neutral stance, expecting a flat stock market but with some sectors outperforming others. They recommend focusing on defensive growth stocks and late-cycle cyclical stocks.
Stock market predictions suggest that after a strong first half for the Nasdaq, there is a high likelihood of continued gains in the second half. Historical data shows that in years with significant first-half gains, the Nasdaq has typically added an average of 15.3% in the second half. Stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia have already seen substantial increases in market value, contributing to the Nasdaq's best first half in over two decades. If history repeats itself, investors can expect further gains in the tech sector.