I recently saw a social media post which stood out to me. This post was a long-term chart going back about 50 years, highlighting all the downturns over this time frame, and all the reasons investors had to sell at particular down points in the market.
Investors who were hoping for a Santa Claus rally have been disappointed. After a promising move higher on Dec. 26, markets were down heading into 2026.
Lululemon and Nike are vying for the same athleisure consumer, but they approach the market from contrasting perspectives. Lululemon stock (NASDAQ: LULU) focuses on premium pricing and maintaining margins, while Nike (NYSE: NKE) seeks global reach and volume.
We believe that Lululemon Athletica (LULU) stock represents a solid value buy. Currently, it is trading at a lower than average valuation and possesses reasonable revenue growth along with strong margins that complement its modest valuation.
The S&P 500 Index and its ETFs, like SPY, VOO, and the IVV had a strong performance in 2025 as the technology boom accelerated. It soared by 20% this year, and Wall Street analysts believe that the trend will continue in the coming year.
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