Moderna Was Among The Best Performing Large-Cap Stocks Last Week (May 20-May 26, 2024): Are They In Your Portfolio?
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Several large-cap stocks performed exceptionally well last week (May 20-May 26, 2024). Notable performers include First Solar, Moderna, E.L.F. Beauty, NVIDIA, International Paper, Analog Devices, Flex, Logitech, BioNTech, and Monday.Com. Key drivers include increased tariffs, better-than-expected earnings, and positive analyst revisions.

May 26, 2024 | 2:44 pm
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Analog Devices shares rose 8.2% following better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised price targets by analysts.
Strong financial performance and positive analyst revisions drive investor optimism, leading to a significant increase in Analog Devices' stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
BioNTech shares increased 7.04% following reports predicting a small rise in COVID-19 cases this summer.
The anticipation of a rise in COVID-19 cases increases demand for BioNTech's vaccines, positively impacting its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
E.L.F. Beauty shares escalated 21.9% following better-than-expected Q4 earnings and raised price targets by analysts.
Strong financial performance and positive analyst revisions drive investor optimism, leading to a significant increase in E.L.F. Beauty's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Flex shares grew 7.84% last week.
Flex's stock price increase is likely due to overall positive market sentiment and potential underlying business performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
First Solar shares jumped 41.5% due to increased tariffs on Chinese imports and raised price targets by analysts.
The significant hike in tariffs on Chinese solar cells directly benefits First Solar, a US-based company, making its products more competitive. Additionally, positive analyst revisions further boost investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
International Paper shares rose 10.7% after Suzano confirmed interest in the company and an analyst upgraded the stock.
Potential acquisition interest from Suzano and an analyst upgrade drive positive sentiment and stock price increase for International Paper.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Logitech shares increased 7.70% after launching MeetUp 2, the AI-driven next-generation video bars for huddle rooms.
The launch of an innovative product like MeetUp 2 boosts investor confidence in Logitech's growth prospects, leading to a stock price increase.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Monday.Com shares rose 6.2% following better-than-expected Q1 financial results and positive Q2 FY24 revenue guidance.
Strong financial performance and positive future guidance drive investor optimism, leading to a significant increase in Monday.Com's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Moderna shares surged 23.4% on reports predicting a small rise in COVID-19 cases this summer.
The anticipation of a rise in COVID-19 cases increases demand for Moderna's vaccines, positively impacting its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
NVIDIA shares increased 13.5% after better-than-expected Q1 2025 results, positive Q2 2025 guidance, a 10-for-1 stock split, and increased quarterly dividend.
NVIDIA's strong financial performance, positive future guidance, stock split, and increased dividend significantly boost investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 95
RELEVANCE 100