Here's what to expect from the stock market, along with some of Wall Street's hottest trends and most influential businesses, in the new year.

U.K. equities are trading at historically low valuations, offering attractive entry points. The U.K. economy is recovering, and lower interest rates are expected to further

The stock market is poised for an interesting year in 2025. Analysts expect strong economic fundamentals, with GDP growth at 3% and record corporate profits for a second straight year. Sectors like healthcare,

However, 121 U.S. companies went public through the third quarter of 2024, which was more than the 101 IPOs during the same period in the previous year. Many analysts expect that momentum to carry into 2025, potentially setting the stage for Chime, Databricks, and Stripe to go public.