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Trump Bets Crushing Market: Top Admin Picks

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Trump Bets Crushing Market: Top Admin Picks

Imagine Betting Big on Stocks Like a President – And Winning Huge

Picture this: You’re at a poker table with the highest stakes, and your hand is the U.S. government under President Trump, playing the stock market like a pro. No bluffing here – these picks have crushed the S&P 500. From chips (Intel semiconductors) to rare earth magnets powering EVs and jets (MP Materials), the house is winning big in early 2026. Let’s dive into the hottest stories shaking up portfolios.

Intel: The Chip Comeback King

Grabbed at $20.47 a pop, Intel closed 2025 at $36.90 – that’s an 80% rocket ride. Now in 2026, it’s up another 23%, totaling over 122% gains. Think of it like your old clunky laptop suddenly becoming a supercomputer. Government bets paid off as Intel ramps up U.S. manufacturing, dodging China supply woes. Analysts whisper it’s still a steal, like finding cash in your winter coat.

  • Why it popped: Domestic fabs (factories) fueled by CHIPS Act cash.
  • Real win: Cumulative returns beat the market silly.
  • Pro tip: Volatility ahead, but long-term? Like planting a money tree.

MP Materials: Rare Earth Royalty

Mountains of cash – literally. A $400M injection snagged a 15% stake around $30/share. By end-2025, up 68%, and 2026 adds 23% for 106% total. This Wyoming mine at Mountain Pass is America’s answer to China’s 90% stranglehold on rare earths – key for EV batteries, defense missiles, wind turbines. It’s like discovering oil in your backyard during an energy crunch.

Experts at 24/7 Wall St. call it a buy with $79 targets (27% upside). Tariffs on Chinese imports? EBITDA boost incoming.

  • Backstory: Funds magnet production to fight supply wars.
  • Edge: Trade tensions = tailwinds.
  • Watch: Volatility, but policy love keeps it shiny.

Lithium Americas: Battery Gold Rush

Snapped up at $3.30 via Energy Dept. warrants for Thacker Pass – Nevada’s lithium jackpot holding 20% of U.S. reserves. 2025 gain: 32%. 2026: 23.6%. Total: 64%. Production kicks in 2027, like prepping a feast while others starve.

Conversational nugget from pros: It’s steady climbing, not flashy, but EV boom needs this juice.

  • Joint venture perk: $2.26B loan sweetens the pot.
  • Future fuel: Powers the green shift.
  • Investor vibe: Patient money wins races.

Defense Stocks Gear Up for Trump Boost

Trump eyes bigger defense budgets, lighting fires under Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NOC). Morningstar’s Dave Sekera notes LMT jumped from two-star to three-star rating post-announcement. It’s like armoring up before the battle – contracts flow when budgets balloon.

  • Hot pick: Lockheed, a Feb 2025 fave, still has upside.
  • Why now?: Geopolitics + policy = rocket fuel.
  • Caution: Valuations climbing, pick wisely.

AI Twist: Gov Deals Spark Coveo Surge

Canadian Coveo Solutions (CVO) inks a fat government AI search deal – think super-smart gov databases. Stock dipped on minor noise, but this partnership screams recovery. Motley Fool Canada hails it as a high-risk, high-reward AI play amid opaque futures.

Relatable? Governments overspend – this one’s a winner.

  • Client list: Tech titans + Uncle Sam.
  • Edge: Personalized AI for massive scale.
  • Risk: AI hype, but real contracts anchor it.

Wrapping the Admin Playbook

These aren’t theories; they’re real jackpots from policy poker. Markets up – S&P 500 +1.9%, TSX +2.8% YTD – but these outperformers shine brighter. Fed cuts loom (1-2 more), BoC holds steady. Advice from the trenches: Diversify, watch tariffs, ride the Trump train smartly. Your portfolio could be next at the table.

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