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The CNBC Halftime Report's final trades include Amazon.com, AbbVie, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 01, 2024 | 5:00 pm

GATX

GATX's short interest has risen by 10.02%, with 1.34 million shares sold short, representing 6.48% of its float. This is higher than its peers' average of 4.31%. It would take traders 8.53 days to cover their short positions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 01, 2024 | 5:00 pm

AME

AMETEK shares are trading lower after the company reported mixed Q2 financial results and cut its FY24 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 01, 2024 | 5:00 pm

PINS

Pinterest's short interest has fallen by 3.82%, with 28.56 million shares sold short, representing 4.79% of its float. This is lower than the peer group average of 7.61%. It would take traders 4.75 days to cover their short positions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 01, 2024 | 5:00 pm

TPB

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE:TPB) reported a 7% YoY improvement in adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024, raising its full-year guidance to $98-$102 million. The company saw a 2.8% increase in total net sales and significant growth in Zig-Zag and Stoker's product sales. TPB shares rose 1.92% following the announcement.

Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic

August 01, 2024 | 4:59 pm

UPBD

Upbound Group shares are trading lower following the release of their Q2 financial results.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 01, 2024 | 4:57 pm

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is offering discounts and gift cards to college students through its Higher Education Offer, running globally from June to October. The promotion includes discounts on Mac computers, iPad tablets, and AppleCare services. Apple is set to release its Q3 earnings soon. ETFs holding Apple stock also saw gains.

Portfolio Pulse from Michael Juliano

August 01, 2024 | 4:52 pm

SPOT

Wealthy investors have taken a bearish stance on Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT), as indicated by 46 uncommon options trades. The sentiment is split with 39% bullish and 52% bearish. Analysts have mixed ratings with a consensus target price of $390.2.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 01, 2024 | 4:51 pm

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MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) is set to report its Q2 earnings after the bell on Thursday. Analysts expect a loss of 11 cents per share on revenue of $122.6 million. The company holds 226,331 Bitcoin as of June 20, 2024. Recent analyst ratings are positive, with price targets ranging from $1,826 to $2,890. A 10-for-1 stock split is scheduled, with trading on a split-adjusted basis starting on Aug. 8. MSTR shares are up 142% year-to-date but down 5.4% at $1,527.23 at the time of publication.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

August 01, 2024 | 4:46 pm

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Eli Lilly's CEO announced that the shortage of their weight-loss drug will end 'very soon,' which could positively impact the company's stock. This news may also affect competitors in the weight-loss drug market.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 01, 2024 | 4:45 pm