The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has had a monster two-year run. After gaining 43% in 2023, the index put up around 30% gains in 2024, marking one of the best-performing periods in its history.

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives remains bullish and expects Tesla's market cap to hit $2 trillion in 2025, saying the coming four years will be a "total game changer" for Tesla. He expects the Trump administration to fast-track full self-driving (FSD), paving the way for the company's robotaxi agenda.

Asian stocks retreated on Monday after U.S. stocks fell as good news on the job market raised inflation worries. Markets in Japan were closed for a holiday. U.S. futures dropped while oil prices surged more than $1 a barrel after President Joe Biden’s administration expanded sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy

The Nasdaq Composite index had a solid 2024 with impressive gains of almost 31% during the year. This isn't surprising considering the tech-heavy nature of the index that benefited from the impressive growth reported by several technology companies last year thanks to catalysts such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Fintech, or financial technology, has become an integral part of everyday life, and many US fintech stocks are seeing success. Firms like Boston Consulting Group and Silicon Valley Bank are projecting growth in the market,