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PDD

PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, with an annualized return of 24.35% and an average annual return of 37.17%. An investment of $100 in PDD 5 years ago would be worth $474.95 today. The company's market capitalization stands at $162.31 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 13, 2024 | 4:30 pm

ARM

Bill Baruch announced on CNBC that he has sold his holdings in ARM. This move could signal his view on the company's future performance or market conditions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 13, 2024 | 4:30 pm

DELL

High-rolling investors have shown a bearish sentiment on Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL), with options trading data revealing a significant lean towards bearish positions. Benzinga's options scanner identified 11 trades, predominantly bearish, focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $150.0. The largest trades were bearish calls, with the market currently showing DELL's stock slightly up by 0.03% at $113.58. Analysts have varying target prices for DELL, with an average of $120.2, suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 13, 2024 | 4:01 pm

PLUG

Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares dropped after announcing the exchange of existing notes for new convertible senior notes due in 2026 with a 7% annual interest rate. The exchange involves $138.8 million in principal of the old notes and leaves about $58.5 million of the existing notes unchanged. This follows a fiscal 2023 report of a 27.1% revenue growth to $891.234 million, missing consensus estimates, and a net loss per share of $(2.30). PLUG's cash and equivalents stood at $1.169 billion as of December 31, 2023. Shares fell by 4.52% to $3.38.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

March 13, 2024 | 4:00 pm

CMCSA

An industry comparison of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) against its competitors in the Media industry reveals Comcast's financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects. Comcast's PE ratio is higher than the industry average, suggesting potential overvaluation, while its PB ratio indicates possible undervaluation. The PS ratio is high, implying a rich valuation based on revenue. Comcast's ROE is lower than peers, suggesting lower profitability, but its high EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth indicate strong operational performance and a positive future earnings outlook.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 13, 2024 | 4:00 pm

MRK

The analysis compares Merck & Co (MRK) against its competitors in the Pharmaceuticals industry, focusing on financial metrics like P/E, P/B, P/S ratios, ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth. Merck's high P/E ratio suggests a premium valuation, while its lower P/B and P/S ratios indicate potential undervaluation. The company's ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth are below the industry average, suggesting weaker financial performance and growth prospects.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 13, 2024 | 4:00 pm

COST

A comparative study of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) and its competitors in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry reveals that Costco is priced at a premium with higher PE, PB, and PS ratios compared to the industry average. Despite this, Costco has a slightly higher ROE, indicating strong profitability. However, concerns arise from its lower EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth compared to peers, suggesting potential challenges in operational efficiency and growth within the sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 13, 2024 | 4:00 pm

MEDP

Medpace Holdings (NASDAQ:MEDP) has significantly outperformed the market with an annualized return of 48.0% over the past 5 years, turning a $100 investment into $722.12. The company now has a market capitalization of $12.54 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 13, 2024 | 4:00 pm

MRNA

Over the past 5 years, Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) has significantly outperformed the market, with an annualized return of 27.41% and an average annual return of 40.22%, growing a $1000 investment to $4,973.85. Moderna's market capitalization stands at $42.22 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 13, 2024 | 4:00 pm

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WSM

The House passed a bill aimed at cracking down on TikTok, potentially affecting social media stocks. Copper prices increased following reports of reduced production in China, impacting copper-related stocks. Williams-Sonoma reported strong Q4 earnings and announced a buyback, leading to a surge in its stock price.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 13, 2024 | 3:51 pm