A survey conducted on 1,000 retail investors in the United States reveals that 61% of respondents believe that the bull market will continue in 2025. Retail investors are planning to invest in markets that have the potential to grow, with Amazon being ranked as the top choice followed by Tesla and Apple. Confidence in AI stocks is also high, with 16% expecting substantial increases and 42% expecting incremental increases in share prices. There are gender disparities in investment preferences, with women more inclined towards Amazon and men preferring Nvidia. Additionally, 55% of investors have adjusted their portfolios following the re-election of Donald Trump, with 66% increasing their allocation to crypto. Cash holdings are also being increased as a strategic move to take advantage of potential stock or crypto pullbacks. U.S. retail sales have continued to increase, surpassing predictions, indicating strong consumer confidence.



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