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MSFT

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been one of the best-performing technology stocks since its IPO in 1986. The company, now valued at over $2 trillion, has seen significant growth through new products and acquisitions. In 2023, Microsoft invested an additional $10 billion in OpenAI, which became a catalyst for the AI sector. An initial $1,000 investment in Microsoft's IPO would be worth $4,521,299.33 today.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 29, 2023 | 6:11 pm

BTCUSD

ETHUSD

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicts a bullish trend for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), with a temporary dip for BTC to around $33,000 before a breakout. He suggests the current BTC cycle might peak around October 2025. For ETH, Martinez cites a potential resistance at the $1,960 level, termed as a 'supply wall'.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

October 29, 2023 | 2:34 pm

AAPL

AMZN

NVDA

QQQ

TSLA

Despite high price-to-earnings ratios, analysts remain bullish on major U.S. tech companies like NVIDIA Corporation, Apple Inc, Tesla Inc, and others. Nick Colas of Datatrek Research argues that high share prices reflect strong investor confidence and expectations for future growth. However, tech stocks have been hit hard recently, with the Invesco QQQ Trust down more than 4% from its recent highs.

Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry

October 29, 2023 | 2:26 pm

TSLA

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has generated significant returns over the years since its inception in 2003. The company's first factory was set up in Fremont, California in 2010, and since then, Tesla has expanded its manufacturing footprint globally. If an investor had invested $1,000 in Tesla stock ahead of the official unveiling of the Fremont factory, they would now have 704.2 shares worth $145,986, a return of roughly 1,450%. Tesla's stock ended Friday’s session up 0.75% at $207.30 and has added 68.3% for the year.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

October 29, 2023 | 2:17 pm

AMZN

GOOG

GOOGL

MSFT

In Q3, Amazon's AWS reported revenue of $23.06 billion, marking a 12.28% YoY gain. Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud business fetched the company $24.3 billion in revenue, a 19% YoY growth. Alphabet reported Google Cloud Platform revenue growth of 22.47% to $8.41 billion. However, Alphabet's cloud business saw a sharp pullback in shares following the release of its earnings due to softer third-quarter cloud revenue.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

October 29, 2023 | 1:53 pm

BTCUSD

DOGEUSD

ETHUSD

SOLUSD

The US and Israel are escalating efforts to curtail cryptocurrency transfers to Hamas, implicating Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum as funding streams. Investor Peter Schiff expressed skepticism about the demand for a new Bitcoin ETF. Crypto analyst Bluntz predicted a major Solana breakout. Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus expressed hopes for a significant Bitcoin price surge, while another analyst predicted a potential rise for Dogecoin to $1 in the next year.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 29, 2023 | 10:20 am

DXCM

FCNCA

VFC

Barron's has highlighted several stocks in its weekend review, including Verizon Communication Inc, DexCom, Inc, VF Corp, First Citizens Bancshares Inc, and Altria Group Inc. Verizon's stock had a strong week due to robust Q3 earnings and a higher dividend yield. DexCom's stock is rising due to strong earnings and unaffected demand for glucose monitoring devices. VF Corp is under scrutiny due to a significant stock decline. First Citizens Bancshares' stock has surged due to the successful integration of Silicon Valley Bank. Altria's stock fell due to an earnings miss and lowered guidance, leading to a high dividend yield.

Portfolio Pulse from Justin Chan

October 29, 2023 | 12:04 am

MMM

NVDA

TSLA

UPS

Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood has expressed concerns about the US economy, stating that government data does not accurately reflect its weakness. She cited the example of United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) whose delivery volume growth is worse today than in 2007-2009, and 3M Co (MMM), which saw a 3% decline in global organic sales year-over-year. Wood also mentioned her recent financial moves, including the sale of substantial Tesla (TSLA) and NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

October 28, 2023 | 7:49 pm

BAC

JPM

VFH

XLF

US banks have seen a $100 billion reduction in deposits within three weeks, raising concerns about the health of the nation's financial institutions. A Federal Reserve survey also highlighted risks of renewed deposit outflows and potential destabilization from the commercial real estate sector. This situation could impact banking stocks like Bank of America Corp (BAC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), as well as ETFs like the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) and the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH).

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

October 28, 2023 | 7:33 pm

GLD

Economist Peter Schiff predicts that gold prices may never fall below $2,000 again after a recent spike. He suggests that inflationary pressure will continue to drive gold prices up. The rise in gold prices is seen as a reflection of investors moving away from risky investments amid rising geopolitical tensions. The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:GLD) rose 1.16% on Friday.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

October 28, 2023 | 6:00 pm