Market noise is everywhere. Financial headlines focus on the same handful of stocks while important opportunities – the kind that can meaningfully impact your portfolio – often fly under the radar.
That’s exactly why we publish this watchlist each week.
While most investors get distracted by mainstream stories, we’re digging through earnings reports, analyzing technical setups, and monitoring where institutional money is flowing to identify companies at potential turning points. Our focus isn’t on what’s already priced in, but rather on what the market hasn’t fully recognized yet.
Each week, we spotlight three stocks that deserve your attention. We look for opportunities where timing, valuation, and potential catalysts align to create favorable entry points.
Here’s what caught our eye this week:
JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
JPMorgan Chase may still be positioned for more gains in 2025 despite its impressive year-to-date run, according to Eddie Ghabour of Key Advisors Wealth Management. Shares have already rallied 22% this year, with the big bank’s trading desk benefiting from an especially volatile market environment.
Despite this impressive year-to-date performance, Ghabour believes there’s further upside ahead and remains a buyer of the stock at current levels. His reasoning centers on what he sees as a “perfect storm” of favorable conditions for financial stocks over the next 12 months.
Key factors supporting JPMorgan’s outlook include:
- Deregulation initiatives that could reduce compliance costs
- Potential tax cuts that would boost profitability
- Economy reaccelerating and booming over the next 12 months
- Market upside of 20% would increase wealth management revenue
- Leadership advantage with “one of the best CEOs on the planet”
The bank has also been making strategic moves in emerging technologies, recently overhauling the leadership of its internal quantum computing research group and recruiting an executive from State Street to strengthen its technology capabilities.
JPMorgan’s diversified business model positions it well to benefit from multiple economic tailwinds. The trading desk has already shown strong performance during recent market volatility, while the wealth management division stands to gain from continued market appreciation.
The combination of strong leadership, diversified revenue streams, and favorable regulatory environment creates multiple catalysts for continued outperformance.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
Chipotle stock may have had a sluggish start to 2025, but there are several reasons to believe it could be setting up for a much stronger finish to the year. Trading at $53.93 as of July 18, the stock appears positioned for a significant rebound in the second half.
Sales comps are already beginning to accelerate, which is one of the key trends to watch in restaurant stocks. Management continues to expand its U.S. footprint, with the potential to push store growth toward 10% annually over time – a figure that still leaves room for upside, especially given the company’s performance gap versus the rest of the industry.
Several factors support Chipotle’s investment case:
- Brand’s value perception remains one of the strongest in its category
- Could provide relative advantage in terms of traffic if consumers pull back
- Well positioned even if the economy slows
- Margins expected to improve in the second half of 2025
- Store expansion plans support long-term growth
BMO Capital recently upgraded CMG to Outperform and raised their price target from $56 to $65, implying approximately 21% upside from recent levels. However, the broader setup suggests the stock may have more room to run beyond that target if comps and margin expansion continue to strengthen.
The restaurant chain’s ability to maintain pricing power while growing traffic sets it apart from competitors. The company’s focus on fresh ingredients and customizable meals continues to resonate with consumers, particularly younger demographics who prioritize food quality and convenience.
Chipotle’s digital platform has also become a significant competitive advantage, driving higher-margin delivery and pickup orders while improving customer loyalty through its rewards program.
Roku (ROKU)
Roku is shaping up as a solid earnings trade ahead of its July 31 report. While the stock is already up 23% this year, there’s reason to believe Wall Street still isn’t fully pricing in what’s coming next. The streaming platform company closed at $91.10 on July 18, but several factors suggest upside potential remains.
Platform revenue represents a key catalyst to watch. Roku didn’t adjust its full-year forecast last quarter, even after acquiring Frndly – leaving plenty of room for a guidance boost if macro conditions hold steady. Based on current estimates, Frndly alone could add about $40 million to second-half revenue.
Additional tailwinds include:
- Tariff pressure has eased significantly since May guidance
- Hardware margins could be stronger than expected this quarter
- Ad spend holding steady despite broader economic concerns
- Room for positive guidance revision if Frndly acquisition is incorporated
JPMorgan just bumped its price target to $100 from $85, implying 10% upside from recent levels. They reiterated an overweight rating and noted the setup going into Q2 looks favorable, with advertising spending remaining resilient.
The streaming advertising market continues to grow as traditional TV viewership migrates to connected TV platforms. Roku’s position as a leading streaming platform gives it significant exposure to this secular shift, particularly as advertisers seek more targeted and measurable campaigns.
If Roku delivers a clean earnings beat and lifts guidance – especially on platform revenue – the stock could break out of its current trading range. The combination of improving fundamentals and favorable technical setup makes it worth watching closely heading into the earnings announcement.