Large Cap Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - March 16th
On March 16th, seven large cap stocks are attracting attention in the market: NVIDIA, Tesla, Invesco QQQ, Apple, Palantir Technologies, Microsoft, and Amazon.com. Large cap stocks are shares from companies that have a market capitalization of at least $10 billion. They are typically well-established and financially stable, making them less volatile than smaller companies. The focus on these stocks is due to their high trading volumes recently, indicating strong investor interest.
NVIDIA (NVDA)
NVIDIA Corporation specializes in graphics solutions and networking, providing a variety of products globally. They offer gaming GPUs, cloud computing software, and platforms for virtual and augmented reality applications.
Recently, NVIDIA's stock surged by $6.09 to reach $121.67, with a total trading volume of over 276 million shares. The company maintains a market cap of approximately $2.97 trillion and demonstrates a solid financial position with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
Tesla (TSLA)
Tesla, Inc. is a leader in electric vehicles and energy storage solutions, with operations in numerous countries including the U.S. and China. Tesla designs and manufactures electric cars while also providing energy products and services to consumers.
The company's stock increased by $9.30 to reach $249.98, with trading volumes exceeding 99 million shares. Tesla has a market cap of around $804 billion and a notably high beta of 2.50, indicating greater volatility compared to the market.
Invesco QQQ (QQQ)
The Invesco QQQ Trust offers investors the chance to invest in the Nasdaq-100 Index, which includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
On the recent trading day, QQQ stock rose by $11.32 to $479.66, seeing approximately 43 million shares traded. With a market capitalization of about $302.59 billion, QQQ serves as a popular choice for those looking to invest in the tech sector.
Apple (AAPL)
Apple Inc. is renowned for its design and innovation in consumer technology, selling products like iPhones, Mac computers, and iPads worldwide.
Apple shares climbed by $3.81 to a price of $213.49, with notable trading activity of over 60 million shares. Its market cap stands at around $3.21 trillion, showcasing the company’s dominance in the technology sector.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Palantir Technologies focuses on creating software platforms for various sectors, including government and commercial industries. They work with clients to deploy innovative data solutions.
Palantir stock increased by $6.62, reaching $86.24, with trading volume hitting over 113 million. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $202.26 billion.
Microsoft (MSFT)
Microsoft Corporation is a key player in software development, offering a suite of products and services for both consumers and businesses.
On the last trading day, Microsoft shares increased by $9.79 to $388.56, with a trading volume of about 19 million shares. Microsoft holds a market cap of roughly $2.89 trillion.
Amazon.com (AMZN)
Amazon.com, Inc. is a leader in e-commerce, selling a variety of products including consumer goods and digital services, operating across multiple segments.
Amazon's stock price rose by $4.06 to $197.95, with trading volumes reaching 38 million shares. It has a market capitalization of approximately $2.10 trillion, maintaining its strong position in the online retail space.
Investors are closely monitoring these stocks to gauge potential future performance and market trends.
stocks, investing, market