JPMorgan says these 2 value stocks are among its top ideas for 2025

The S&P 500 Index has seen growth of over 20% in 2024 and most analysts expect continued growth in 2025. Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, chief strategist for US equities at JPMorgan, points to several factors supporting US markets. Among them are the expansion of the business cycle, falling central bank interest rates and strong domestic demand in the US.

In this positive environment, several JPM analysts have decided to recommend traditional value stocks as an investment opportunity for this year.

3M $MM: Stability and growth in the traditional sector

One stock that was selected for recommendation is 3M. This well-known conglomerate produces a wide range of products, including the iconic Post-It notes. 3M has a history of more than a century and has been steadily among the market leaders. In 2024, 3M stock is up more than 40%, well above the market average. In the most recent quarter, the company generated $6.1 billion in revenue, which was $10.7 million above analysts' expectations. On top of…