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UNP

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) reported mixed Q2 2024 results with operating revenue of $6.01 billion, missing the consensus of $6.06 billion. EPS beat expectations at $2.74. The company projects an uncertain volume outlook for the second half of 2024 but remains optimistic about profitability. UNP plans to repurchase $1.5 billion in shares and has increased its quarterly dividend by 3%.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

July 25, 2024 | 3:51 pm

CMG

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings but faced negative feedback on portion sizes. Despite strong traffic and revenue, analysts cut price targets due to margin pressures and decelerating sales growth. Shares fell 2.14% to $50.67.

Portfolio Pulse from Priya Nigam

July 25, 2024 | 3:36 pm

MPWR

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 15 years, delivering an average annual return of 27.04%. A $1000 investment in MPWR 15 years ago would be worth $33,816.27 today. The company's current market capitalization is $39.16 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 25, 2024 | 3:30 pm

ITT

ITT (NYSE:ITT) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years, delivering an average annual return of 14.85%. A $100 investment in ITT 20 years ago would be worth $1,581.71 today. The article highlights the power of compounded returns over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 25, 2024 | 3:30 pm

DAL

LUV

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) is ending its open seating policy after over 50 years due to customer feedback and poor second-quarter earnings. The company will now offer assigned seating and premium seating options, aiming to regain customers and improve financial performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Hayden Buckfire

July 25, 2024 | 3:25 pm

BUD

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) is set to report its Q2 earnings on Aug 1, with Wall Street expecting 87 cents in EPS and $13.6 billion in revenues. The stock is approaching a Death Cross, a bearish technical pattern, which could signal further downside. Despite this, analysts maintain an Overweight rating with a price target of $71.70, implying a 15% upside.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

July 25, 2024 | 3:23 pm

KARS

KGRN

NIO

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) shares are trading higher today following an announcement from the head of its sub-brand Onvo about the launch date of its first model, the L60, in late September. The stock has lost over 63% in the past year. Investors can also gain exposure to NIO through KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (NYSE:KGRN) and KraneShares Electric Vehicles And Future Mobility Index ETF (NYSE:KARS).

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

July 25, 2024 | 3:21 pm

MCD

Investors with significant capital have taken a bullish stance on McDonald's (NYSE:MCD), as evidenced by 13 uncommon options trades tracked by Benzinga. The sentiment is predominantly bullish with 69% of the trades being calls. Analysts have set price targets ranging from $230 to $300, with the next earnings report expected in 4 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 25, 2024 | 3:19 pm

TXN

Wealthy investors have taken a bearish stance on Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN), as indicated by recent options trades. Benzinga's options scanner detected 9 uncommon options trades, with a split sentiment of 22% bullish and 44% bearish. The trades suggest a price window of $180.0 to $215.0 for TXN. Analysts have mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $156 to $250.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 25, 2024 | 3:19 pm

BTCUSD

COIN

ETHUSD

The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index has turned negative, indicating decreased demand from U.S. investors. This shift coincides with a broader market downturn, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing significant price drops. Despite the volatility, some analysts maintain a long-term bullish outlook on Bitcoin.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

July 25, 2024 | 3:15 pm