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What are the major anticipated trends in the stock market this year?
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The major anticipated trends in the stock market this year are expected to be an increased focus on tech stocks, more growth in emerging markets, rising demand for clean energy stocks, increased investment in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and continued focus on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investments. Additionally, due to the global pandemic, there is anticipated to be more volatility in the stock market as investors try to protect their investments.