It’s March 9, 2025, and Trump’s 49 days into term two—tariffs paused (CNN, March 6), crypto summits buzzing (Reuters, March 7), and deregulation rolling. Markets are antsy for his next play—here’s the top 10 undervalued stocks to snag now, primed for a Trump-fueled surge—7:05 AM PDT!
- Wells Fargo (WFC)
- Why: Trades at 10x 2025 earnings—cheap for a $1.95T bank (Kiplinger). Trump’s dereg push could lift its asset cap by mid-year (Forbes).
- Upside: 15% if oversight eases—X sees banks flying.
- Intel (INTC)
- Why: Down 59% from 2024, 53% below fair value (Morningstar). Trump’s “Made in USA” chip focus could juice it (Investopedia).
- Upside: 20% on AI chip rebound—tech’s sleeper.
- ExxonMobil (XOM)
- Why: 3.2% yield, P/E 12—undervalued energy giant (CNBC). Trump’s oil boom could drop gas prices, lifting demand (TIME).
- Upside: 10-12% with drilling wins.
- Nucor (NUE)
- Why: Steel king at 8x earnings—25% tariffs boost U.S. metal (Kiplinger, Nov 2024).
- Upside: 15% if imports fade—X loves the tariff edge.
- Riot Platforms (RIOT)
- Why: Crypto miner at 11x forward earnings (Nasdaq). Trump’s Bitcoin reserve EO (Reuters, March 7) could rocket BTC—RIOT rides it.
- Upside: 25% on crypto hype.
- Ford Motor (F)
- Why: P/E 6, up 55% in 2024 but still cheap (Forbes). Less EV pressure under Trump—gas stays king (Bank of America).
- Upside: 10-15% on auto strength.
- Kraft Heinz (KHC)
- Why: 41% below fair value, 4.9% yield (Morningstar). Consumer spending up 2.4% (Deloitte)—defensive winner.
- Upside: 12% as wallets open.
- Caterpillar (CAT)
- Why: 7x earnings, tied to Trump’s manufacturing push (Investopedia). Tariffs shield it (Forbes).
- Upside: 10% on industrial boom.
- Federated Hermes (FHI)
- Why: 9x 2025 earnings, 5.95% yield (GOBankingRates). Trump’s tax cuts juice asset managers (Kiplinger).
- Upside: 15% on profitability edge.
- GE Aerospace (GE)
- Why: 14x earnings—pricing power shines (Deutsche Bank). Defense spend could soar (Reuters).
- Upside: 12-15% on Trump’s military flex.
Why It’s Time: Trump’s next move—tariffs resuming, crypto laws, or DOGE cuts—could spark a rally. These picks, averaging 20% below fair value (Morningstar), are coiled for gains—X buzz hints at momentum!
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