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META

Bill Baruch announced on CNBC that he has bought more shares of Meta Platforms, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 05, 2024 | 4:37 pm

AVGO

Bill Baruch announced on CNBC that he has bought more shares of Broadcom.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 05, 2024 | 4:35 pm

MRK

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish trend towards Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) through significant options activity. Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 notable options activities, with 50% of the sentiment being bearish. Analysts have mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $125 to $145.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 05, 2024 | 4:31 pm

ULTA

Financial giants have made significant bearish moves on Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) through options trading. Analysis reveals 40% bearish sentiment with a notable volume of puts. The stock is currently down by 3.52%, trading at $329.0, and is potentially oversold. Analysts have mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $325 to $500.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 05, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years with an average annual return of 10.13%. A $100 investment in Agilent 20 years ago would be worth $622.83 today. The article highlights the power of compounded returns over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 05, 2024 | 4:30 pm

MSI

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, delivering an average annual return of 18.33%. A $1000 investment in MSI 5 years ago would be worth $2,283.87 today. The article highlights the impact of compounded returns on investment growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 05, 2024 | 4:30 pm

DOGG

IBM

TDVI

IBM has launched generative AI enhancements for its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve threat detection and response. Despite this, IBM shares are trading lower amid broader tech sector sell-offs due to U.S. economic concerns. IBM recently reported strong earnings and secured a significant contract. Investors can gain exposure to IBM via ETFs like TDVI and DOGG.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

August 05, 2024 | 4:29 pm

FXY

SQQQ

SRTY

TLT

VIXY

Global equity markets are under pressure due to fears of a potential U.S. recession, leading to significant declines in major indices. However, certain ETFs have rallied amid the turmoil, including Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), ProShares Trust VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY), ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ), and ProShares UltraPro Short Russell 2000 (SRTY).

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

August 05, 2024 | 4:22 pm

MCD

Recent options activity for McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) shows a bearish stance among significant investors, with 52% of trades being bearish. The price target for MCD ranges from $240 to $330. The stock is currently down 1.07% at $273.72, with RSI indicators suggesting it may be overbought. Analysts have mixed ratings, with an average target price of $293.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 05, 2024 | 4:15 pm

GOVX

INO

MRNA

SIGA

The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering declaring an international public health emergency due to a deadlier strain of mpox spreading in Africa. The virus has a 3% mortality rate and has seen a 160% increase in cases this year. Vaccines and public health surveillance are crucial for controlling the outbreak.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 05, 2024 | 4:09 pm