Nike, Carnival, Activision Blizzard, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro
U.S. stocks traded higher with the Dow Jones gaining over 110 points on Thursday. Among the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors were Nike, Carnival Corporation, Activision Blizzard, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, and Tesla. Nike reported a 2% increase in fiscal first-quarter revenue, missing estimates, but EPS beat expectations. Carnival is set to report third-quarter earnings, with expectations of 75 cents per share and revenue of $6.69 billion. Activision faced regulatory hurdles in the U.K. Madrigal announced a $500 million public offering of its common stock. Tesla's shares traded higher, bolstered by Morgan Stanley maintaining an Overweight rating and a $400 target on the stock.

September 29, 2023 | 1:47 am
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Activision faced regulatory hurdles in the U.K.
Regulatory hurdles could negatively impact Activision's operations and potentially its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Carnival is set to report third-quarter earnings, with expectations of 75 cents per share and revenue of $6.69 billion.
The upcoming earnings report could influence Carnival's stock price, depending on whether the company meets, exceeds, or falls short of expectations.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Madrigal announced a $500 million public offering of its common stock.
The public offering could dilute existing shares, but it could also provide the company with capital for growth.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Nike reported a 2% increase in fiscal first-quarter revenue, missing estimates, but EPS beat expectations.
Despite missing revenue estimates, Nike's EPS beat could balance the impact on the stock.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tesla's shares traded higher, bolstered by Morgan Stanley maintaining an Overweight rating and a $400 target on the stock.
The positive rating from Morgan Stanley could boost investor confidence and drive Tesla's stock price higher.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100