The US stock market performed better than expectations in July and is now moving into August 2025 with more optimism. Leading US-based stocks rallied in the last two months despite uncertainties over trade and tariffs. Investor’s confidence stemmed from Trumps strong composure of not bowing down under pressure during the trade talks. Apart from the US, other countries were mostly scrambling to figure out how to safeguard their economies from tariffs.
Only the US was seen as being better off during the time of turmoil under the helm of Trump. After the Liberation Day crash in April, the markets have only been moving up. The Nasdaq Composite index surged nearly 4% in a month, while the S&P 500 spiked close to 3.10%. In addition, Dow Jones rose 1.70% signifying bullishness in the overall markets. In this article, we will highlight three US stocks that could gain the most in August 2025.
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Top 3 US Socks To Buy in August 2025
1. Meta Platforms (META)
Meta Platforms could be among the top-performing stocks to watch out for in the US markets. Bank of America analyst Justin Post wrote in a note to investors that Meta Platforms could soar in August 2025. The analyst remains bullish, citing that Meta’s Q2 earnings could increase by 14% with an added revenue of $44 billion. He also highlighted Meta’s aggressive approach towards AI infrastructure investments that are already being implemented on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
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2. Walmart (WMT)
Leading global investment bank JP Morgan sees a potential 35% upside for Walmart next month. It wrote that the retailer could print big gains in the charts as it has been surgical in defying tariffs. Walmart gave precedence to suppliers from India over China to reduce the impact of tariffs. This has helped sales remain smooth while absorbing the rest of the costs. Walmart is also among the top-three US stocks to watch in August 2025.
3. Nvidia (NVDA)
Nvidia is now the poster child of the markets, with both retail and institutional clients running behind it. American stock exchange platform Alaric Securities has given Nvidia a ‘strong buy’ call, citing it could dominate the AI data infrastructure. Not just for August 2025, the stock exchange has called traders to invest in the long-term for bigger profits. Therefore, Nvidia should be among the top US stocks to watch out for next.