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Eleven large-cap stocks performed exceptionally well last week, with notable gains driven by positive earnings reports, guidance increases, and other favorable news. Key performers include QXO, Inc., Avantor Inc, Universal Health Services, Inc., Manhattan Associates Inc, Molina Healthcare Inc, First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Tenet Healthcare Corporation, CBRE Group Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Danaher Corp, and Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

July 28, 2024 | 5:28 pm

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Former President Donald Trump proposed a strategic national crypto stockpile and pledged to retain the U.S. government's Bitcoin holdings if he returns to the presidency. His remarks were made during a keynote speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, amidst the 2024 presidential race. Trump criticized the Biden-Harris administration's approach to cryptocurrency and vowed to dismantle their 'anti-crypto crusade.'

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

July 28, 2024 | 3:59 pm

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reached a preliminary labor agreement with the union representing its retail workers in Towson, Maryland. This is the first such agreement for Apple in the U.S. and includes scheduling enhancements, a 10% pay increase, and job protections. The agreement is pending ratification by the store's 85 union members.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 28, 2024 | 3:42 pm

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The USA Men's Basketball Team is heavily favored to win gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics, led by LeBron James and Steph Curry. The team is drawing comparisons to the 1992 'Dream Team.' Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA) will broadcast the games, and DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) provides betting odds.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

July 28, 2024 | 3:02 pm

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German lawmaker Joana Cotar criticized the recent sale of 50,000 Bitcoin by the German government, calling it a 'monumental missed opportunity.' She argued that holding Bitcoin as a strategic reserve could reduce dependence on the US dollar and provide long-term value. Cotar also suggested regulatory changes to allow government institutions to hold Bitcoin and proposed tax incentives for clean energy-powered Bitcoin mining.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

July 28, 2024 | 1:30 pm

DIS

Disney announced that Marvel Studios has crossed $30 billion at the worldwide box office, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Portfolio Pulse from charles@benzinga.com

July 28, 2024 | 1:04 pm

ALEC

Alector, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALEC) announced baseline characteristics data for its INVOKE-2 Phase 2 clinical trial, which is testing the effects of AL002, a novel TREM2 agonist, in early Alzheimer's disease. The data confirms a representative study population, enabling the assessment of AL002's safety and efficacy.

Portfolio Pulse from charles@benzinga.com

July 28, 2024 | 12:54 pm

CMCSA

The 2024 Summer Olympics will see athletes competing for medals that have both monetary and historical value. U.S. athletes receive cash payouts for winning medals, and the event will be covered by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) in the U.S. The medals themselves contain valuable metals and pieces from the Eiffel Tower, adding to their worth.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

July 28, 2024 | 2:00 am

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This week in cryptocurrency news, Elon Musk's profile picture change caused a 4,300% surge in the value of the meme coin Dark Maga. Vice President Kamala Harris' advisors consulted with Mark Cuban on crypto, while she decided not to attend the Bitcoin 2024 conference. Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized Biden's proposed 30% tax on Bitcoin mining, and economist Peter Schiff criticized Bitcoin investors' expectations from Trump.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 28, 2024 | 12:00 am

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A potential second Trump presidency could bring regulatory changes that benefit Elon Musk's ventures, including Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). Trump’s proposed plans to lower taxes and control federal regulations could ease pressures on Musk’s companies, potentially ending ongoing investigations and lawsuits.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

July 27, 2024 | 6:40 pm