Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week. Here’s a look at some of our top stories.
The S&P 500 gained nearly 3.9% this week, marking its best performance since November 2023, while the Nasdaq rose 5.2%, and the Dow advanced 2.9%.
The S&P 500 is now just 2% shy of its mid-July record high, boosted by strong consumer sentiment, lower-than-expected jobless claims, and a spike in retail sales.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week’s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
VOO vs. VTI: Here Are The Key Differences Between Vanguard U.S. Stock Market ETFs
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Says His EV Tech Is 8 Years Ahead Of Elon Musk’s Tesla
Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Zepbound May Reduce Cancer Risks, Studies Suggest
The Bears
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
‘True’ US Debt Is $175 Trillion: Former Coinbase CTO On ‘Unpayable’ Crisis
Meta’s Policy Shift Takes A Toll On Instagram Engagement: Report
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