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On the 28th anniversary of Steve Jobs' return to Apple, a reflection on the company's growth reveals a 134,227% increase in Apple's stock price from $0.137277 in 1997 to $184.4 today. An initial $1,000 investment in Apple then would be worth $1,343,269 today, significantly outperforming similar investments in Nasdaq and S&P 500 index funds. The article also highlights Apple's product innovations under Jobs and the promising start of the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

February 04, 2024 | 2:47 pm

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Financial experts including Bill Gross, BlackRock, and Jamie Dimon provided insights on the U.S. economy, discussing a looming debt crisis, bullish views on U.S. stocks, and potential unemployment rate increases. Gross compared the U.S.'s $34 trillion debt to climate change impacts, predicting inflation due to annual deficits. BlackRock upgraded U.S. stocks to 'overweight', anticipating an economic soft landing and interest rate cuts. Mizuho's Dominic Konstam projected unemployment could double by year-end. Peter Schiff criticized the Federal Reserve's inflation policy, and Dimon warned of a global market 'rebellion' due to U.S. debt levels.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

February 04, 2024 | 11:08 am

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Barron's weekend stock picks highlight optimism for GE's future post-breakup, Meta's inaugural dividend signaling a shift in Big Tech's approach, a record outflow from ESG funds with iShares ESG Aware USA ETF facing challenges, Apple's resilience despite weak guidance, and Tesla's stock decline attributed to various factors including competition from Ford. The articles suggest a mixed outlook for these companies, with specific challenges and opportunities outlined for each.

Portfolio Pulse from Justin Chan

February 03, 2024 | 10:09 pm

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Viral videos of the Charging Bull statue on Wall Street wearing a knitted hat have caused the memecoin Dogwifhat (WIF) to surge 17%. The stunt, which attracted significant attention on social media, has been linked to a potential increase in the coin's popularity, with it trading around $0.25, up from the past 24 hours but still down 50% from its all-time high. The event has been seen as a sign of cryptocurrency culture becoming more mainstream, with memecoins like Dogwifhat, Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Solana (SOL) at the forefront.

Portfolio Pulse from Ivan Crnogatić

February 03, 2024 | 9:24 pm

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In Q4, Amazon's AWS led in cloud revenue with $24.20 billion, a 13% year-over-year growth. Microsoft's Azure saw a 20% growth, with Intelligent Cloud business revenue at $25.9 billion. Alphabet's Google Cloud Platform (GCP) revenue was $9.19 billion, up 25.66% year-over-year. Microsoft's Azure showed the fastest growth, partly due to its AI services, positioning it for strong future growth. Stock prices for Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet all rose following the earnings reports.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

February 03, 2024 | 8:25 pm

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Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased $36M worth of Tesla shares throughout the week, with a significant buy on Friday. Despite Tesla's recent struggles, including trading below $200 and uncertainties around growth and Elon Musk's compensation, Wood remains bullish, projecting a $2,000 target by 2027. Ark's ETFs, ARKK and ARKW, also saw activity, with ARKK closing up 1.37% on Friday.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

February 03, 2024 | 7:58 pm

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'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki issued a warning about an imminent crash in the stock and bond markets, despite recent positive trends. He attributes the market's buoyancy to the 'Magnificent Seven' companies, supported by government funding, and criticizes the perceived economic prosperity as deceptive. Kiyosaki's skepticism extends to traditional financial systems, advocating for Bitcoin as a defense against wealth erosion. His history of similar predictions has drawn skepticism from some market observers.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

February 03, 2024 | 5:46 pm

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) shares surged 20% after reporting strong Q4 results and announcing its first dividend. Despite this, Elon Musk humorously remarked on not knowing anyone who uses Facebook, Meta's flagship app. The company's DAUs and MAUs for December 2023 showed significant growth. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the success of Reels and announced changes in reporting metrics. Alphabet, Inc.'s YouTube remains the most-used social media platform, with Facebook in second place.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

February 03, 2024 | 3:25 pm

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shares surged after Q4 financial results exceeded estimates, doubling its market value over Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). The rivalry between CEOs Zuckerberg and Musk intensified, with Meta now worth $1.22 trillion, making it the seventh-most valuable public company, while Tesla's value dropped to $598 billion, ranking eleventh. Zuckerberg's wealth increased to $142 billion, whereas Musk's decreased to $205 billion. The competition extends beyond financials, touching on product development and market strategies.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

February 03, 2024 | 2:00 pm

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Apple Inc. faced a mixed week with record iPhone 15 sales but criticism over its EU App Store proposal from tech leaders like Meta's Zuckerberg and Microsoft. Elon Musk expressed skepticism about Apple's Vision Pro, while Qualcomm extended deals with Apple and Samsung. A survey indicated a decline in iPhone 15 Pro satisfaction despite high overall sales.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

February 03, 2024 | 2:00 pm