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GS

HACK

MSFT

On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts discussed their picks, including Microsoft, BlackRock, the ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF, and Goldman Sachs. Microsoft is expected to report good earnings soon but will remove WordPad from Windows 11. BlackRock plans to cut its workforce by 3%, affecting 600 employees. Cybersecurity is seen as a growth area, benefiting HACK. Goldman Sachs faces employee concerns after layoffs and is expected to report earnings of $3.13 per share on revenue of $11.13 billion. Stock prices for these companies and ETF rose in Monday's session.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

January 09, 2024 | 1:35 pm

PYPL

SQ

TWTR

Twitter has announced plans to launch peer-to-peer payments in 2024, aiming to enhance user utility and create new commerce opportunities. This move could potentially impact companies like PayPal (PYPL) and Square (SQ), which currently dominate the digital payments space.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 1:34 pm

SPY

USA exports have decreased to $253.70 billion from the previous figure of $258.80 billion, indicating a decline in the value of goods and services the country is selling abroad.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 1:31 pm

ACI

Albertsons Companies (ACI) reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.79 per share, surpassing the $0.65 estimate, and sales of $18.56B, exceeding the $18.37B estimate. Earnings per share decreased by 9.2% compared to last year, while sales increased by 2.21%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 1:31 pm

HLT

MAR

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) stock reached a new all-time high, closing above $228 on Jan. 8, driven by pent-up demand for tourism and operational excellence. Despite outperforming Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (NYSE:HLT) and the S&P 500 with over 50% growth in the past year, analysts are cautious. Jefferies analyst David Katz maintains a Hold rating with a $227 target, while the consensus target is $213.84, suggesting potential downside.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

January 09, 2024 | 1:29 pm

BAC

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is anticipated to release its Q4 earnings on Jan. 12, 2024, with expected earnings of 67 cents per share on revenue of $23.92 billion. The bank previously reported Q3 earnings that exceeded expectations with a 3% year-over-year revenue increase. The article also discusses how investors can earn a monthly income from BAC's dividends, which currently yield 2.81% annually. It provides calculations for earning $500 or $100 per month based on the current dividend rate and notes that dividend yield fluctuates with stock price and dividend changes. BAC shares recently fell by 0.8% to close at $34.16.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

January 09, 2024 | 1:28 pm

BABA

PDD

SPY

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) stock is trading lower on Tuesday despite its increased presence at CES in Las Vegas. Alibaba showcased its machine learning platforms for e-commerce and is expanding in South Korea with AliExpress. However, challenges such as extended delivery times and product quality concerns persist. Morgan Stanley lowered Alibaba's price target from $85 to $80 but maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Alibaba's stock underperformed last year compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY), losing over 34% while SPY gained over 22%. PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PDD) is also mentioned as expanding in South Korea.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

January 09, 2024 | 1:28 pm

NFLX

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan has maintained a Neutral rating on Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) but increased the price target from $400 to $500.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 1:26 pm

HPE

JNPR

Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) shares surged over 23% in pre-market trading due to reports of advanced acquisition discussions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE). HPE's stock fell 8.5% in pre-market trading as the potential deal, which could be worth around $13 billion, may be announced soon. Other stocks experienced significant movements in pre-market trading, with various gainers and losers listed.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

January 09, 2024 | 1:23 pm

GE

GE Vernova has secured a 2.4 GW order for wind turbines from Pattern Energy for its SunZia Wind project. This order represents a significant step for GE in the renewable energy sector and may positively impact investor sentiment towards GE's commitment to clean energy.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 1:21 pm