Investing pros think these stock-market losers are set to rebound in 2025

New York: So, it looks like some investing pros are pretty optimistic about a few stocks that have been lagging behind. Evercore ISI, a well-known research firm, thinks Nike’s stock could really bounce back in 2025 after taking a hit of nearly 28% in 2024.

As we wrap up 2024, there’s a lot of chatter about tax-loss harvesting. This is when investors sell off their losing stocks before the year ends to offset gains and reduce their tax bill. It might sound a bit odd, but sometimes it makes sense to cut losses and save on taxes.

Barbara Kollmeyer from MarketWatch shared insights from Evercore ISI, highlighting stocks that could rebound next year, including Nike. Mark Hulbert also looked into the technical side of year-end selling, while Michael Brush pointed out seven stocks that might see a January recovery after tax-loss selling.

With the S&P 500 having a great year, it’s easy to overlook the stocks that didn’t do so well. The index was up 28.3% in 2024, but about 30% of its stocks were down. Some of the biggest losers included Walgreens, Moderna, and Intel, with losses ranging from 42% to nearly 60%.

Despite the ups and downs, the S&P 500 has shown a solid return of 32.7% since the end of 2021. It’s been a wild ride, but the long-term trend is still looking good.

So, if you’re thinking about investing, keep an eye on these stocks. They might just surprise you in 2025!