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The CNBC Halftime Report's final trades include Caterpillar, The Carlyle Group, and the iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF. These recommendations highlight potential investment opportunities in these assets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2024 | 5:00 pm

AA

Over the past three months, six analysts have evaluated Alcoa (NYSE:AA) with varying opinions. The average 12-month price target has increased by 20.95% to $44.75. Recent analyst actions include both raises and lowers in ratings and price targets, reflecting mixed sentiments. Alcoa faces financial challenges, including declining revenue, low net margins, and high debt-to-equity ratio.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2024 | 5:00 pm

ASND

Ascendis Pharma (NASDAQ:ASND) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 10 years, delivering an average annual return of 54.04%. A $1000 investment in ASND 10 years ago would be worth $74,821.62 today. The company's current market capitalization is $7.92 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2024 | 5:00 pm

BMRN

Biomarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 20 years, delivering an average annual return of 14.87%. A $100 investment in BMRN 20 years ago would be worth $1,718.66 today. The company's current market capitalization is $16.09 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2024 | 5:00 pm

DOGEUSD

SHIBUSD

Dogwifhat (CRYPTO: WIF) has surged 11% in the past 24 hours and 48% over the week. Traders believe it could rise further if Bitcoin remains stable. Key levels to watch are $2.2 and $2.50. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) have also seen gains of 10% and 5%, respectively.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

July 18, 2024 | 4:58 pm

AAPL

TSM

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that despite earlier news of increased orders for the iPhone 16, recent statements from key Apple suppliers TSMC and Largan suggest that there may not be an increase in orders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2024 | 4:57 pm

WMT

Kevin Simpson announced on CNBC that he has sold call options on Walmart (WMT).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2024 | 4:56 pm

ENPH

RAYS

TAN

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) unveiled its latest Enphase Energy System, including the new IQ Battery 5P and IQ8 Microinverters, for customers in Luxembourg. The company also launched the CS-100, a powerful Level 2 EV charger for commercial fleets in the U.S. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:TAN) and Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:RAYS). ENPH shares are down 1.5% at $109.48.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

July 18, 2024 | 4:50 pm

WMT

Investors with significant capital have taken a bullish stance on Walmart (NYSE:WMT), as evidenced by 15 uncommon options trades detected by Benzinga's options scanner. The sentiment is split between 40% bullish and 40% bearish, with a notable volume of calls and puts. Analysts have mixed ratings on Walmart, with target prices ranging from $71 to $82.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2024 | 4:47 pm

SILO

Silo Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:SILO) has entered into a Device and CMC Development Master Plan with Resyca BV for its intranasal PTSD drug, SPC-15. This partnership aims to enhance the drug's delivery method, potentially increasing its efficacy and safety. The news has caused SILO's stock to surge by 63.1%, with a significant increase in trading volume.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

July 18, 2024 | 4:44 pm