Barron's Weekend Stock Picks: Barbie Bonanza, Vertex's Promising Drug And Tesla Doubts
Portfolio Pulse from Justin Chan
Barron's weekend stock picks include Mattel Inc, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Tesla Inc, and Roku Inc. Mattel's stock could be revitalized by the success of the Barbie film and other upcoming films. AMC's stock surged after a judge blocked the company from converting its AMC Preferred Equity shares into common stock. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock may see a boost due to the promising potential of a non-opioid painkiller. Trading data suggests there might be fewer Tesla bulls than assumed. Roku's new products and features could drive user growth.
July 22, 2023 | 3:13 pm
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Trading data suggests there might be fewer Tesla bulls than assumed.
If there are fewer bulls than assumed, it could mean less buying pressure for Tesla's stock, which could decrease its price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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AMC's stock surged after a judge blocked the company from converting its AMC Preferred Equity shares into common stock.
The judge's decision prevents dilution of AMC's common stock, which is positive for current shareholders and could increase the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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The success of the Barbie film and other upcoming films could revitalize Mattel's stock.
The success of the Barbie film could increase the sales of Barbie dolls and related merchandise, which would increase Mattel's revenues and potentially its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Roku's new products and features could drive user growth.
New products and features could increase Roku's user base and revenues, which could increase its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock may see a boost due to the promising potential of a non-opioid painkiller.
The promising potential of the non-opioid painkiller could increase Vertex Pharmaceuticals' revenues and potentially its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100