These 10 Large Cap Stocks Shined Brightest Last Week (May 5-May 11, 2024): Are They In Your Portfolio?
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
This article highlights the top 10 large-cap stocks that showed significant performance improvements last week, with details on their financial results, analyst upgrades, and other relevant news.

May 12, 2024 | 5:33 pm
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APP shares increased 13.28% after reporting better-than-expected Q1 financial results, with multiple analysts lifting price targets.
Strong Q1 performance and positive analyst sentiment signal confidence in APP's growth trajectory.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
CEG shares increased 8.56% after mixed Q1 FY24 results, with some analysts raising price targets.
Mixed results with positive analyst revisions suggest underlying strengths and potential for future growth.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
EMR shares rose 7.99% after reporting better-than-expected Q2 earnings and raising FY24 guidance.
Exceeding earnings expectations and raising guidance reflect strong operational performance and optimistic outlook.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
EQIX shares jumped 6.9% following mixed Q1 FY24 earnings, indicating resilience in its business model.
Mixed earnings with a positive stock response suggest investor confidence in EQIX's long-term growth potential.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
IFF shares increased 11.22% after strong Q1 results and expectations of FY24 revenue at the higher end of guidance.
Strong quarterly performance and positive revenue outlook indicate robust financial health and growth prospects.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
IP shares increased 5.68% following reports of Suzano's acquisition offer, highlighting its attractiveness as a takeover target.
Acquisition offers typically lead to stock price increases as they reflect the company's value and potential synergies.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
STE shares grew 10.72% following better-than-expected Q4 financial results and a planned restructuring in Europe.
Positive financial results and strategic restructuring efforts highlight operational efficiency and growth potential.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
TEVA shares surged 16.24% following mixed Q1 results and promising Phase 3 trial results for schizophrenia treatment.
Positive trial results and mixed financials suggest potential for future growth, attracting investor interest.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
TOST shares rose 14.71% on strong Q1 2024 financial results, beating revenue estimates with several analysts raising price targets.
Exceeding revenue estimates and receiving analyst upgrades indicates strong performance and growth potential.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
VST shares rose 13.25% after announcing its inclusion in the S&P 500, with analysts raising price targets.
Inclusion in the S&P 500 often leads to increased investor interest and analyst upgrades, boosting stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90