Market Snapshot: Optimism Amid Volatility
US markets rebounded on Wednesday, with benchmarks closing in the green despite tech sector weakness following Alphabet’s earnings miss. Meanwhile, trade policy uncertainty and declining bond yields signaled expectations of a slowing US economy.
The ASX200 snapped a two-day losing streak, rising 0.51% to 8416, driven by a rally in commodity prices. Tech stocks followed Wall Street higher, while materials and energy led gains. Broad market sentiment was strong, with advancers outpacing decliners 4:1.
In Japan, the Nikkei edged up 0.09%, supported by earnings strength, though yen appreciation weighed on exporters. Over in the UK, the FTSE100 climbed 0.61%, stabilizing after recent trade-driven volatility.
With these macro trends shaping the landscape, here are the top stocks to watch in 2025!
| Stock name | Ticker code | Industry |
| Genesis Minerals | ASX: GMD | Mining & Resources |
| WiseTech Global | ASX: WTC | Technology |
| Paladin Energy | ASX: PDN | Mining & Resources |
| Nomura | TSE: 8604 | Financials |
| Fresnillo | LSE: FRES | Mining & Resources |
1.Genesis Minerals
Genesis Minerals edged up +0.6% but has started 2025 on the front foot, up more than +30%. The fast-growing miner posted record gold production for the December 2024 quarter at an attractive cost and reaffirmed FY production guidance.
In our last technical update on 23rd October, we highlighted that “Genesis Minerals has broken out above overhead resistance at $2 and extended higher by 25% to approach the $2.50 level. Scope is raised for upside extension off what is now a solid foundation of support. With A$ spot gold at nearly $4100oz, $3 remains a plausible price target in our view.”
Genesis Minerals has surged to highs above $3.20 not seen in 15 years. The breakout last year above historic resistance that capped Genesis for three years was defining. The scope remains fervently open for further upside extension this year.
2. WiseTech Global
Technology stocks surged +1.6%, with falling yields favouring high-valuation names. WiseTech Global rose +1.9%
WiseTech continues to invest heavily in R&D, strengthening its moat in the global logistics software market and expanding its addressable market opportunity. Patience and a focus on execution metrics will need to be watched carefully, but we remain confident in WiseTech’s ability to deliver on its ambitious targets.
3. Paladin Energy
Uranium exposures heated up, Paladin Energy +2.8%.
Paladin Energy shares have staged a decent rebound YTD from subdued levels. News flow about curtailed uranium production from some major players, the Fission deal completion, discussions about tariffs on Canada (a major uranium supplier to the US) and the recent quarterly updates have been net positive for Paladin.
4. Nomura
Nomura +0.2% doubled its net profit to ¥101.4 billion in 3Q25, marking its strongest quarterly earnings since 2020. The wholesale division led the charge, with global markets revenue surging 39% and investment banking posting its seventh straight quarter of growth. Overseas profits nearly tripled.
5. Fresnillo
Silver continued to surge, adding +0.5% to $32.32. Silver spot prices could quickly retest the pre US election highs above $34 in coming months.
Precious metal mining stocks popped, with Fresnillo rising +5.8%. JPMorgan named Fresnillo its “top pick” among EMEA precious metal miners. The shares have significant recovery potential in our view with spot silver prices now running.
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