Top 11 Large-Cap Stocks That Stood Out Last Week: Are They in Your Portfolio?

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Last week, the stock market witnessed notable movements, with several large-cap stocks displaying strong performance. For investors, it is essential to conduct a thorough review to determine if these top performers align with their investment portfolios.

One such standout performer is Rivian Automotive Inc, traded as RIVN, which saw impressive gains of 21.37% in the previous week due to recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Furthermore, the Department of Energy’s unveiling of a $1.7 billion investment aimed at transforming 11 auto facilities into electric vehicle manufacturing plants and supply chain hubs also contributed to this surge.

Enphase Energy Inc, trading as EMPH, experienced a substantial increase of 21.15% following the launch of residential and commercial products designed to facilitate solar projects in qualifying for the “Domestic Content Bonus Credit.”

D.R. Horton, Inc., known as DHI, saw a rise of 12.53% in its stock value. This surge was part of an overarching trend within the housing sector, as homebuilders, building companies, and housing-related stocks saw gains linked to the drop in Treasury yields following softer-than-expected June CPI figures.

TopBuild Corp., denoted as BLD, also saw an increase of 12.15% in its stock value, similarly benefiting from the broader uptick in the housing sector in response to the CPI data.

Additionally, Baidu, Inc., identified as BIDU, experienced a notable increase of 11.80% in its stock price, attributed to the growing interest in the company’s Apollo Go robotaxi service in China.

Corning Inc., trading under the symbol GLW, witnessed a growth of 11.54% in its stock value following the revision of its Q2 core sales guidance and the subsequent increase in price forecasts by several analysts.

Insmed Incorporated, under the ticker symbol INSM, experienced an 11.04% increase in its stock value due to upward revisions in price forecasts by analysts.

Toll Brothers, Inc., traded as TOL, also saw a significant gain of 10.96% in its stock value, aligning with the broader trend in the housing sector as Treasury yields dropped following the release of the June CPI figures.

Sony Group Corporation, denoted as SONY, witnessed a 10.53% increase in its stock value, benefiting from the announcement of Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media.

VinFast Auto Ltd., listed as VFS, observed a 9.73% jump in its shares following reports of the company’s pursuit of a $250 million bank loan to expand its operations in Indonesia.

Concluding the list of notable gainers is Kinross Gold Corp, trading as KGC, which experienced an 8.75% increase in its stock value driven by upward revisions in price forecasts by analysts.

The noteworthy gains achieved by these top large-cap stocks underscore the dynamic nature of the market and the opportunities it presents to investors. As always, thorough research and analysis are essential before making any investment decisions.

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