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KBR

KBR (NYSE:KBR) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years with an average annual return of 11.79%, surpassing the market by 1.1% annually. A $100 investment in KBR 10 years ago would be worth $299.55 today. The article highlights the impact of compounded returns on long-term investments.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm

MPC

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years with an average annual return of 15.39%, resulting in a $1000 investment growing to $4,284.10. The company currently has a market capitalization of $58.71 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm

Analysts are optimistic about Coca-Cola's (NYSE:KO) performance, citing strong Q2 FY24 sales growth of 3% YoY to $12.4 billion, surpassing estimates. BofA Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and Truist Securities have reiterated their positive ratings and raised price targets, highlighting KO's resilience amid economic challenges.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

July 24, 2024 | 6:27 pm

NXPI

TXN

JP Morgan analyst Harlan Sur reiterated an Overweight rating on Texas Instruments (TXN) with a price target increase to $230. The company showed solid June quarter results, indicating a cyclical recovery. Key markets like Auto and Industrial are recovering, and China has rebounded strongly. Texas Instruments guided a 7% Q/Q sales increase for the September quarter, aligning with seasonal trends. The company is expanding its manufacturing footprint and expects modest gross margin expansion by year-end.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

July 24, 2024 | 6:23 pm

AMD

MSFT

NFLX

NVDA

TSM

This week in investing, the focus is on strong retail sales, high jobless claims, a tech stock sell-off, China's liquidity injection into its banking sector, and larger, weaker Treasury auctions. Despite strong retail sales, the market expects a rate cut by the Fed in September. Jobless claims surged, adding pressure for a rate cut. Tech stocks, including Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, AMD, Microsoft, and Netflix, faced a tough week due to geopolitical tensions and cybersecurity issues. China injected over $100 billion into its banking system to stabilize its economy. Treasury auctions are getting larger with weaker demand, raising concerns about government spending and debt management.

Portfolio Pulse from Gary Brode

July 24, 2024 | 6:15 pm

WBS

Over the past three months, five analysts have shared their views on Webster Financial Corp (NYSE: WBS), with ratings ranging from bullish to somewhat bullish. The average 12-month price target has decreased from $59.20 to $55.00. Analysts from RBC Capital, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Jefferies, JP Morgan, and Barclays have all lowered their price targets. Despite positive revenue growth and strong net margins, the company faces challenges with its ROE and debt management.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

FIX

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:FIX) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 10 years, delivering an average annual return of 34.91%. A $1000 investment in FIX 10 years ago would be worth $20,116.13 today. The company's current market capitalization is $11.14 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

ADP

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years, delivering an average annual return of 13.18%. A $1000 investment in ADP 10 years ago would be worth $3,424.27 today. The article highlights the power of compounded returns over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

CRM

QQQ

SPY

WDAY

Salesforce (CRM) shares are down 2.1% despite announcing a partnership with Workday (WDAY) to develop an AI employee service agent. The decline is attributed to a broader market selloff affecting tech stocks, including the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). Economic concerns such as rising unemployment claims and stagnant retail sales also contribute to the mixed outlook.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

July 24, 2024 | 5:51 pm

DIA

GLD

IWM

TLT

XLF

Investors are anticipating the release of Q2 GDP data, with forecasts suggesting a 2% growth rate. Key ETFs to monitor include DIA, IWM, XLF, TLT, and GLD, which previously reacted to GDP data. A lower-than-expected GDP could weaken growth stocks, while stronger figures might boost the U.S. dollar.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

July 24, 2024 | 5:31 pm