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CRWD

GSG

LDOS

PCAR

On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' experts highlighted their top stock picks, including iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG), Leidos Holdings (LDOS), CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), and PACCAR Inc (PCAR). GSG was chosen for its potential due to China's commodity consumption. LDOS was noted for a recent $158 million U.S. Air Force contract. CRWD's pick was based on its growth in cybersecurity, especially after partnering with NVIDIA (NVDA) to enhance its solutions. PCAR was selected following positive analyst ratings from UBS and Truist Securities.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

March 19, 2024 | 1:58 pm

DDOG

LEU

LLY

MRVL

ONON

SOFI

Jim Cramer shared his views on several companies on CNBC's 'Mad Money Lightning Round.' He described Marvell Technology's recent quarter as mixed and highlighted its partnership with TSMC. Cramer recommended Datadog, calling it a 'dynamite' company despite its high price. He labeled Centrus Energy as speculative and preferred the upcoming GE spinoff, Vernova. Cramer criticized Altimmune, suggesting Eli Lilly as a better option, and preferred RadNet over Lantheus Holdings. He expressed disappointment with SoFi Technologies due to its convertible bond issue and remained undecided on On Holding AG.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

March 19, 2024 | 1:55 pm

ASML

ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) has seen a balanced mix of bullish and bearish options trading, with 10 unusual trades identified. The trades are evenly split between puts and calls, with a notable focus on a price range between $500.0 and $1150.0. The analysis of volume and open interest highlights significant investor interest in this range. ASML, a leader in photolithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing, is currently trading at $938.88, slightly down by -0.26%, with an anticipated earnings release in 29 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

March 19, 2024 | 1:46 pm

IYG

XLF

Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) partners with Alibaba's Ant Group affiliate Alipay to enhance cross-border remittance services, targeting over a billion users in China. This collaboration expands Mastercard's presence in the Chinese market, where it also formed a joint venture with NetsUnion Clearing Corp, receiving a bank-card clearing license. Mastercard's Q4 fiscal 2023 net revenues were $6.55 billion, up 13% Y/Y, with an adjusted EPS of $3.18. MA stock gained over 37% last year, and investors can also gain exposure through IShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:IYG) and SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial (NYSE:XLF).

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

March 19, 2024 | 1:42 pm

JWN

Nordstrom's stock price increased after reports emerged that the founding family is considering taking the company private, with assistance from Morgan Stanley and Centerview Partners.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 19, 2024 | 1:42 pm

FCX

Copper prices have reached an 11-month high of $9,164.50 a ton, driven by U.S. equity market rallies and global supply concerns, including smelter cuts in China and mine closures in Peru and Panama. Freeport-McMoRan's CEO, Richard Adkerson, highlighted the need for improved mine permitting processes in the U.S. and discussed the company's focus on community support and technological advancements in copper smelting and leaching.

Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic

March 19, 2024 | 1:40 pm

PIXY

Trading of ShiftPixy shares, symbolized as PIXY, has resumed after a temporary halt.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 19, 2024 | 1:39 pm

AMLX

SEEL

Seelos Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:SEEL) reported that its Phase 2/3 HEALEY ALS Platform trial of SLS-005 did not meet the primary and secondary endpoints in the Full Analysis Set. However, a pre-specified subgroup showed a potential signal of efficacy. Despite these findings, SEEL shares plunged to a 52-week low, down 54.2% at $0.42. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:AMLX) was mentioned in relation to the study's subgroup analysis.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

March 19, 2024 | 1:38 pm

NVDA

NVIDIA shares are trading lower following the company's Monday GCT announcements, indicating investor concerns or disappointment with the news.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 19, 2024 | 1:37 pm

PIXY

ShiftPixy shares were halted due to a circuit breaker trigger as the stock experienced a significant drop, now standing at a -16% decrease. This sudden movement in stock price indicates a volatile trading session for ShiftPixy.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 19, 2024 | 1:36 pm