Walgreens Boots Alliance 株価情報 (NASDAQ: WBA)

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Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc

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As per a media report in December, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) suggested the company is in talks to be acquired by Sycamore Partners.
Walgreens's market value has shrunk from over $100 billion a decade ago to around $8.4 billion, as per data from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/feature/newsfeed" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Earlier on Tuesday, citing CNBC, the Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/walgreens-gains-after-cnbc-says-sycamore-takeout-is-alive" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> noted that the take-private deal with the private equity firm&nbsp;is still possible.
Walgreens Boots Alliance' deal appeared "mostly dead a couple of weeks ago," CNBC's&nbsp;David Faber&nbsp;said Tuesday. He said he was now upgrading the deal to "alive."
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The Wall Street report in December, citing people familiar with the matter, said Sycamore would likely sell certain parts of the business or bring in partners. The people also said the deal could be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42421855/walgreens-stock-jumps-on-report-of-potential-private-equity-sale-what-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">completed in early 2025</a>.
Recently, the drugstore chain announced its board is suspending its cash dividend as management continues to evaluate its capital allocation policy as part of a longer-<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/25/01/43357768/walgreens-boots-alliance-shares-slide-as-board-suspends-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">term turnaround strategy</a>.
In January, Walgreens reported first-quarter sales of $39.46 billion, up 7.5% year over year (+6.9% on constant currency), beating the&nbsp;consensus of $37.28 billion, reflecting sales growth across all segments.
Walgreens maintained fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS&nbsp;guidance of $1.40 – $1.80 versus the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/01/42912519/walgreens-boots-alliance-stock-jumps-on-better-than-expected-q1-earnings-sticks-to-annual-profit-forecast" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $1.52</a>.
The company&nbsp;expects&nbsp;growth in U.S. Healthcare and International to be offset by pressure in U.S. Retail Pharmacy, largely driven by weaker retail front-end performance.
Earlier this year,&nbsp;the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against&nbsp;Walgreens and its subsidiaries, alleging widespread violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43104245/justice-department-accuses-walgreens-of-violating-drug-laws-in-opioid-epidemic-ignored-red-flags-in-opioid-crisis" rel="noreferrer noopener">False Claims Act (FCA)</a>.
The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-nationwide-lawsuit-alleging-walgreens-knowingly-filled-millions" rel="noreferrer noopener">complaint</a> claims that Walgreens dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions, including opioids, and sought reimbursements from federal health care programs for prescriptions that were improperly filled.
Price Action: WBA stock is up 12.1% at $10.88 at last check Tuesday.
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Why Is Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Trading Higher On Tuesday?

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Walgreens shares are trading higher after reports suggesting the Sycamore takeout offer is still "alive."

<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/walgreens-gains-after-cnbc-says-sycamore-takeout-is-alive" title="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/walgreens-gains-after-cnbc-says-sycamore-takeout-is-alive">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/walgreens-gains-after-cnbc-says-sycamore-takeout-is-alive</a>

"Walgreens Gains After CNBC Says Sycamore Takeout Is 'Alive'" - Bloomberg News

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On Thursday, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) reached an agreement for the early settlement of certain prepaid variable share forward transactions related to shares of Cencora, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>).
As part of the early settlement, Walgreens Boots will transfer approximately 6.1 million Cencora shares to the financial institutions and make a net cash payment of about $20 million.
Alongside this, the company executed a sale of the remaining 1.3 million shares of Cencora pledged under the early settled contracts. The company receives approximately&nbsp;$300 million&nbsp;from the early settlement and the concurrent sale of shares.
Following this settlement, WBA retains 12.6 million Cencora shares under remaining prepaid contracts, set to mature primarily in March, June, and September 2025, with the potential for additional cash proceeds.
The proceeds will primarily be used for debt reduction and general corporate purposes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The transactions were scheduled to mature in March and June 2026.
By settling early and executing a concurrent share sale, WBA is realizing the embedded cash value of the prepaid variable share forwards. With this settlement, Walgreens has lowered its stake in Cencora from 10% to 6%.
Notably, Walgreens has been cutting its stake in Concera for the last few years, decreasing the stake from 12% to 10% for around <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40119033/walgreens-boots-alliance-sells-shares-of-cencora-for-approximately-1-1-billion-of-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.1 billion in August 2024</a>.
Also, in May 2024,&nbsp;Walgreens reduced ownership of Cencora shares from 13% to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/b38975615/walgreens-boots-alliance-sells-shares-of-cencora-for-400-million-of-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">12% for approximately $400 million</a>.
These transactions, along with other recent measures such as the dividend suspension, further strengthen WBA&#8217;s ability to address its upcoming debt maturities in fiscal 2026.
Last month, the company announced it is halting its quarterly dividend while the management team reviews and adjusts its capital allocation strategy to match the company&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43397182/whats-going-on-with-walgreens-shares-friday-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">broader long-term recovery efforts</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEY#NASDAQ">PEY</a>) and Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPS#NYSE">RSPS</a>).
Price Action: WBA shares are up 0.40% at $10.09 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Walgreens Cashes In: Slashes Cencora Stake Again In Debt-Fighting Move

Transaction Highlights
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<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance announces early settlement of certain prepaid variable share forward transactions with respect to shares of Cencora for delivery of an aggregate 6.1 million shares</li>
<li>Concurrent with the early settlement, the Company executed a sale of the remaining 1.3 million shares of Cencora pledged under the early settled contracts. The Company receives approximately $300 million from the early settlement and the concurrent sale of shares</li>
<li>Following today's early settlement, the Company owns approximately 12.6 million shares of Cencora pledged under the remaining prepaid variable share forward contracts, which have the potential to provide additional cash proceeds at maturity. These remaining prepaid variable share forward contracts are mainly scheduled to mature during March, June and September of calendar year 2025.</li>
<li>Use of proceeds will primarily be for debt paydown, as the Company proactively seeks to address its debt maturities in fiscal year 2026, and for general corporate purposes</li>
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Reported Earlier, Walgreens Boots Alliance Secures $300M Through Early Settlement Of Prepaid Variable Share Forward Contracts On Cencora

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'As Walgreens Looks to Save Cash, Suitor Sycamore Seeks Funding' - Bloomberg News

In the preceding three months, 6 analysts have released ratings for Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $11.08, a high estimate of $13.00, and a low estimate of $8.50. This current average has increased by 8.1% from the previous average price target of $10.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738346434_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Walgreens Boots Alliance is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Anderson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Allen Lutz</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Walgreens Boots Alliance. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Walgreens Boots Alliance compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Walgreens Boots Alliance's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Walgreens Boots Alliance analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Walgreens Boots Alliance Better</h2>
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.
<h3>Financial Insights: Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Walgreens Boots Alliance's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.5% as of 30 November, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Walgreens Boots Alliance's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -0.67%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Walgreens Boots Alliance's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -2.6% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Walgreens Boots Alliance's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -0.33%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.09, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Breaking Down Walgreens Boots Alliance: 6 Analysts Share Their Views

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<li>Enveric Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVB#NASDAQ">ENVB</a>) shares dropped 46% to $2.1110 after the company announced a $5 million public offering of 1.67 million units of common stock.</li>
<li>Shares of NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIVF#NASDAQ">NIVF</a>) were down 38% to $0.1593 after the company announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) was down, falling 16% to $9.61 after the company announced it suspended its quarterly dividend.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.1% to $72.83 while gold traded up 0.2% at $2,850.90.
Silver traded up 0.5% to $32.665 on Friday, while copper fell 0.5% to $4.2845.
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European shares were mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.16%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.08% and France's CAC 40 climbed 0.03%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.24%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.24%.
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Asian markets closed higher on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.15% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.97%.
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<li>U.S. personal income increased 0.4% month-over-month in December compared to a 0.3% gain in November.</li>
<li>Personal spending climbed by 0.7% month-over-month to an annualized rate of $20.387 trillion in December.</li>
<li>The core PCE price index in the US increased by 0.2% from the previous month for December.</li>
<li>The Chicago PMI climbed to 39.5 in January from 36.9 in the previous month.</li>
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) shares are moving lower on Friday after the company announced on Thursday that it suspended <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43357768">its quarterly dividend</a>.
What To Know: The company announced it is halting its quarterly dividend while the management team reviews and adjusts its capital allocation strategy to match the company&#8217;s broader long-term recovery efforts.
The goal is to enhance Walgreen&#8217;s financial position by prioritizing debt reduction and improving free cash flow. Furthermore, the company&#8217;s cash needs over the next several years, including those related to litigation and debt refinancing, were key factors in the decision to suspend the dividend.
Walgreens said in the press release that, &#8220;WBA leadership remains focused on successfully executing against its strategic priorities and maintaining financial discipline, which it believes will deliver sustained value creation over the long term.&#8221;
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Walgreens Boots Alliance's case, it is in the Consumer Staples sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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WBA Price Action: At the time of writing, Walgreens stock is trading 12.4% lower at $10.04, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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What's Going On With Walgreens Shares Friday?

Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintains Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $13 to $12.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Walgreens Boots Alliance, Lowers Price Target to $12

Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated with additional details. 
The Federal Reserve&#8217;s preferred inflation measure surged as predicted last month, quelling headwinds for the central bank&#8217;s goal of gradually reaching the 2% target, while a strong surge in personal spending continued to reiterate the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">health of U.S. consumers.</a>
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 2.6% in December 2024 on a year-over-year basis, according to data released Friday. This means an acceleration from the previous 2.4% but in line with economic forecasts of 2.6%, as tracked by TradingEconomics estimates.
It&#8217;s also the third consecutive increase in annual PCE inflation, following a low of 2.1% in September last year. On a monthly basis, the PCE price index rose 0.3%, up from 0.1% in the prior month, but in line with expectations.
Core PCE inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, held steady at 2.8% year over year, matching forecasts. On a monthly basis, core PCE rose 0.2%, also aligning with estimates.
In its December macroeconomic projections, the Federal Reserve raised its 2025 inflation outlook, expecting both headline and core PCE inflation to average 2.5% in 2025.
Personal income increased 0.4% month over month in December, accelerating from 0.3% in November, in line with expectations.
&#8220;The increase in personal income in December primarily reflected an increase in compensation, led by private wages and salaries,&#8221; the Bureau of Economic Analysis wrote. 
Personal spending spiked 0.7%, up from the previous 0.6%, beating forecasts of 0.5% and marking the strongest increase since March 2024. 
The highest changes in monthly consumer spending occurred in housing and utilities, up by $29.8 billion, transportation services, up $25.9 billion, and gasoline and other energy goods, up $21.8 billion. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The U.S. dollar index, which is tracked by the&nbsp;Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), held broadly steady minutes after the release.
Treasury yields inched marginally higher,&nbsp;with the 10-year yield up by 2&nbsp;basis points to 4.54%. 
Futures on major U.S. indices traded mostly in the green in New York premarket trading, with contracts on the S&amp;P 500 up 0.5%, although a tad lower following the PCE release. On Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed 0.5% higher.
Sector-wise, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) led gains, up 1%, driven by a 4.2% premarket surge in Apple Inc.
The Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) was the laggard, falling 0.5%, weighed down a 14% drop in Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>). 
Gold prices – tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – remained steady at record highs of $2,800 per ounce, up 0.4% for the day. 
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Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company suspended its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/25/01/43357768/walgreens-boots-alliance-shares-slide-as-board-suspends-dividend">quarterly dividend</a>.
After the market close on Thursday, Walgreens announced its board is suspending its cash dividend as management continues to evaluate its capital allocation policy as part of a longer-term turnaround strategy.
Walgreens shares dipped 10.4% to $10.28 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) fell 15.1% to $189.32 in pre-market trading after the company reported third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZH#NYSE">BZH</a>) declined 8.6% to $25.33 in pre-market trading following worse-than-expected reported first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Olin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLN#NYSE">OLN</a>) fell 8.4% to $29.44 in pre-market trading following fourth-quarter earnings results.</li>
<li>Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) shares declined 6.6% to $162.99 in pre-market trading following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Vestis Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) fell 6.2% to $14.86 in pre-market trading following first-quarter results.</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) fell 3.9% to $118.00 in pre-market trading following downbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) fell 2.3% to $126.01 in pre-market trading following third-quarter results.</li>
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Walgreens Boots Alliance shares are trading lower after the company announced it suspended its quarterly dividend.

Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">better-than-expected first-quarter results.</a>
Apple reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $124.3 billion, beating analyst estimates of $124.13 billion. The iPhone maker reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.36 per share.
Apple shares gained 3.4% to $245.73 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDTH#NASDAQ">TDTH</a>) gained 104% to $1.94 in pre-market trading after dipping 62% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KITT#NASDAQ">KITT</a>) rose 63.4% to $2.55 in pre-market trading after announcing a partnership to advance subsea autonomy solutions.</li>
<li>Diginex Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGNX#NASDAQ">DGNX</a>) gained 40% to $49.01 in pre-market trading after dipping 30% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Orangekloud Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORKT#NASDAQ">ORKT</a>) gained 37.2% to $1.88 in pre-market trading. Maxim Group analyst Allen Klee initiated coverage on Orangekloud Technology with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $5.</li>
<li>Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYCN#NASDAQ">CYCN</a>) rose 25.1% to $3.18 in pre-market trading after gaining 7% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTV#NASDAQ">EVTV</a>) shares jumped 17.7% to $0.4077 in pre-market trading after dipping 48% on Thursday. Envirotech Vehicles recently announced it has received orders for 48 vehicles to New Jersey.</li>
<li>Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>) gained 20.9% to $5.68 in pre-market trading after the company announced a $50 million investment from Softbank.</li>
<li>Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) rose 18.9% to $317.40 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Kimball Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KE#NASDAQ">KE</a>) gained 11% to $20.11 in pre-market trading. Kimball Electronics will report second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, after the closing bell.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVNW#NASDAQ">AVNW</a>) shares fell 46.5% to $10.00 in pre-market trading. Aviat Networks will release its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results for the period ended Dec. 27, 2024, on Feb. 4, 2025, after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Enveric Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVB#NASDAQ">ENVB</a>) dipped 39.7% to $2.35 in pre-market trading after the company priced $5 million public offering of 1.67 million common stock &amp; warrants at $3.00/share.</li>
<li>Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNG#NASDAQ">SLNG</a>) shares fell 19.7% to $6.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>) fell 19.1% to $0.3202 in today's pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Benson Hill, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHIL#NASDAQ">BHIL</a>) shares dipped 18.7% to $3.21 in pre-market trading. Benson Hill shares jumped 119% on Thursday after the company announced results from a controlled broiler feeding trial conducted with Tyson Foods.</li>
<li>American Strategic Investment Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYC#NYSE">NYC</a>) shares tumbled 17.8% to $8.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) fell 15.1% to $189.32 in pre-market trading after the company reported third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) fell 10.4% to $10.28 in pre-market trading after the company suspended its quarterly dividend.</li>
<li>Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZH#NYSE">BZH</a>) declined 8.6% to $25.33 in pre-market trading following worse-than-expected reported first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Olin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLN#NYSE">OLN</a>) fell 8.4% to $29.44 in pre-market trading following fourth-quarter earnings results.</li>
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Despite the slower-than-expected economic growth in the US for the final quarter of 2024, the stock market ended in the green on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq indices witnessed a rise of 0.5% and 0.4% respectively, as the GDP growth rate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43336153/us-economy-grows-below-q4-estimates-as-consumer-spending-hits-7-quarter-high">fell short of the forecasted 2.6% expansion</a>. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day 0.25% higher at 19,681.75.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
Apple&#8217;s stock dipped by 0.74%, closing at $237.59. However, the shares were seen trading nearly 3% higher in the after-hours session. The intraday high and low were $240.79 and $237.21, respectively, with a 52-week range of $260.09 to $164.08. The tech giant reported a successful first quarter, with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">revenue of $124.3 billion</a> and adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, both surpassing analyst estimates. 
Intel Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)
Intel&#8217;s shares rose by 1.32%, closing at $20.01. The intraday high and low were $20.10 and $19.43, respectively, with a 52-week range of $46.63 to $18.51. Investors were closely watching the company&#8217;s CEO search and potential segment spin-offs following its fourth-quarter financial report. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43354712/intel-stock-climbs-on-better-than-expected-q4-report-details">reported earnings per share</a> of 13 cents which beat the consensus estimate of 12 cents.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)
Walgreens&#8217; stock climbed by 1.87%, closing at $11.46. The intraday high and low were $11.60 and $11.25, respectively, with a 52-week range of $23.77 to $8.08. The company announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/25/01/43357768/walgreens-boots-alliance-shares-slide-as-board-suspends-dividend">suspension of its quarterly dividend</a> as part of a longer-term turnaround strategy. 
United Parcel Service Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)
UPS shares plummeted by 14.11%, closing at $114.9. The intraday high and low were $117.98 and $109.62, respectively, with a 52-week range of $158.95 to $109.62. The company reported a YoY <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43335015/ups-q4-earnings-major-customer-volume-cut-raises-jitters-stock-tanks">consolidated revenue growth</a> of 1.5% in the fourth quarter, missing the consensus. 
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock rose by 2.87%, closing at $400.28. The intraday high and low were $412.50 and $384.41, respectively, with a 52-week range of $488.54 to $138.80. CEO Elon Musk announced that the production of the new Model Y vehicle would result in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43328898/elon-musk-warns-teslas-new-model-y-will-result-in-several-weeks-of-lost-production-for-ev-giant-in-q1">several weeks of lost production</a> in the first quarter.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) shares are falling in extended trading Thursday after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43355741/walgreens-boots-alliance-suspends-quarterly-dividend-as-company-continues-disciplined-execution-ag">suspended its quarterly dividend</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Thursday, Walgreens announced its board is suspending its cash dividend as management continues to evaluate its capital allocation policy as part of a longer-term turnaround strategy.
The suspended dividend is expected to help strengthen the company&#8217;s balance sheet by reducing debt over time and improving free cash flow.
&#8220;The company&#8217;s cash needs over the next several years, including with respect to litigation and debt refinancing, were important considerations as part of the decision to suspend the dividend,&#8221; the company said. 
&#8220;WBA leadership remains focused on successfully executing against its strategic priorities and maintaining financial discipline, which it believes will deliver sustained value creation over the long term.&#8221;
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy WBA Stock</h1>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Walgreens — be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. 
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading — either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
WBA Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/wba">Walgreens shares</a> were down 7.77% after-hours, trading at $10.52 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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WBA INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit

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<li>BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGNE#NASDAQ">BGNE</a>) の株は9.70%下落した。</li>
<li>Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>) の株価は同社が同社の<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">決算予想を下方修正した</a>後、9.19%下がった。</li>
<li>JD.Com, Inc.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) の株価は、米国が中国企業への<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39521291" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">投資を抑制する規則を発表した</a>ことで8.89%下落した。</li>
<li>Ecopetrol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EC#NYSE">EC</a>) の株価は8.02%急落した</li>
<li>International Paper Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) の株価はSuzano SA（NYSE:SUZ）が同社の<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUZ#NYSE">買収取引</a>を進展させないと発表したことに伴い、7.98%下落した。</li>
<li>Micron Technology Inc.の（NASDAQ:MU）株は、第3四半期の決算と第4四半期の見通し<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39520174" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">を発表したことを受け、先週7.62%急落</a>した。</li>
</ol>

今年の株式市場は、インフレーション圧力の緩和、企業の強い利益、およびAI（人工知能）技術の潜在的な利益に対する楽観的な期待を受けて、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/06/39546658/federal-reserve-to-follow-european-banks-footsteps-likely-to-cut-rates-in-septemb">連邦準備制度が9月に金利を引き下げるとの期待</a>が高まっています。
利益の根拠 今年の上半期、より広範な市場パフォーマンスを示すものとして利用されるS&amp;P500指数は、これまでで約14.48％もの利益を上げており、第2四半期には約3.92％増となっています。この指数は6月18日に最後の収盤高値（5,487.03）を記録し、6月20日には一時的に5,500を超えました。以降、この指数は市場全体の利益が推移しているように動いています。
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF トラスト（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>）は、S&amp;P 500指数のパフォーマンスを追跡する上場投資信託（ETF）で、金曜日の取引日のセッションで株価は0.39％低い544.22ドルで終了しました。これはBenzinga Proのデータによるものです。
アナリストたちは、上半期の後半でもさらなる利益の増加について楽観的です。S&amp;P 500指数の記録的な利益を受け、多くのアナリストは年末の目標を引き上げています。Evercore ISIのデータによると、同社は6,000でこの指数が年を終えると予測しています。
トップヘビーが心配？ 堅調に推移している一方で、選ばれた数銘柄に利益が集中する構図について、投資家とアナリストの両者から懸念の声が上がっています。これは、指数構成銘柄の重量付けを均等に行っているS&amp;P EQUAL WEIGHT INDEXが、市場時価総額に基づくS&amp;P 500指数に対して相対的に低いパフォーマンスを示していることから明らかです。
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S＆P 500の上位10銘柄の市場全体の時価総額に占める割合は38％まで高騰し、チャールズ・シュワブ（<a href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/hard-to-concentrate-top-heavy-market">同社が</a>最近発表した報告書によると）となっています。Ark InvestのCathie Wood氏は最近のウェビナーの中で、株式市場の集中度が1932年の大恐慌時代以上に高まっていると述べています。
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これまでの半年でS&amp;P500指数を牽引した銘柄と、その後退した銘柄について見てみましょう。
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<td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">1.</td>
<td>Super Micro Computer Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>）</td>
<td>+188.2%</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corp.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>）</td>
<td>+149.5%</td>
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<td>Vistra Corp.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>）</td>
<td>+123.2%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">4.</td>
<td>Constellation Energy Corporation（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NYSE">CEG</a>）</td>
<td>+71.3%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">5.</td>
<td>General Electric Company（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>）</td>
<td>+56.2%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">1.</td>
<td>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NYSE">WBA</a>）</td>
<td>-53.7%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">2.</td>
<td>Lululemon Athletica Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>）</td>
<td>-41.6%</td>
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<td>Intel Corporation（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>）</td>
<td>-38.4%</td>
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<td>EPAM Systems, Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAM#NYSE">EPAM</a>）</td>
<td>-36.7%</td>
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<td>Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>）</td>
<td>-34.46%</td>
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2四半期には、NVIDIAとテキサス州に本社を置くユーティリティーカンパニーであるVistraも上位5銘柄のうちに入っています。リストの中で他にも、First Solar, Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>）、GE Vernova Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>）（GEから分離されたユーティリティーカンパニー）、半導体テスト企業Teradyne, Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>）も含まれています。
2四半期の銘柄の下落率トップ5には、今年の累計での株価の下落率がトップ5に入っている銘柄がリストアップされています。その他の3銘柄は、Estée Lauder Companies Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NASDAQ">EL</a>）および建設機器メーカーのBuilders FirstSource, Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>）です。
上位5銘柄のうち、9割がテックとユーティリティーセクターに属していたのに対し、下位5銘柄のうち8割が消費関連銘柄でした。
今後の見通し モルガン・スタンレーのアナリストたちは、今年の下半期に向けて大部分が楽観的な見通しを示しています。同社のアナリストが述べるところによると、9月に実現する金融政策金利の引き下げを前提として、米国株式市場には大きな利益の機会が訪れるとのことです。 先物市場では、9月の金利引き下げの確率は64％と評価されています。
JPMorganのアナリストたちも、引き続き市場の好調な動きを見込んでいます。
同社のアナリストは声明の中で、「金融引き締めの終わりと強い名目GDP成長が、今年の残りの期間にわたって米国株式市場にとって好機を提供する」と述べています。
金融政策の引き下げは、株式市場の利益の拡大の前触れとして幅広く受け取られています。今年の前半でパフォーマンスが低迷していた銘柄は、インフレがさらに緩和された場合、22年来の最高値から金利を下げることができるようになると、大幅な利益を生む可能性があります。
Ark InvestのWood氏は、同社の強いリバウンドの余地を見ています。 大恐慌の時期には集中度がピークに達しましたが、その後市場は3～4年で62％上昇しました。 この利益は、メガキャップの大企業よりも、中小キャップの銘柄を不釣り合いに支持したものであったと、Wood氏は述べています。
利益が期待される銘柄 マクロ経済指標と地政学的環境が緩和されると、楽観的なリスク選好が再び市場に戻る可能性があります。スクリーニングのために使用された基準はSMIDキャップ銘柄、平均出来高が50,000以上、平均アナリストの株価予想が「Buy」以上、平均アナリストの株価予想が現在の価格より20％高い、および相対的な強度指数が40未満であることです。それらの銘柄の1つには以下が含まれます。
<ul>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>）</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>）</li>
<li>Dayforce Inc（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAY#NYSE">DAY</a>）</li>
<li>BorgWarner Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>）</li>
<li>Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIO#NYSE">BIO</a>）</li>
</ul>
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S&P500上半期終了も史上最高値を更新せず

イギリスのリシ・スナック首相は、7月4日に行われる総選挙を公式に<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38972328/uk-to-hold-snap-election-on-july-4-rishi-sunak-announces-surprising-decision">宣言しました</a>。世論調査が正確であると最近の地方選挙が示しているように、この選挙では現在スナック首相の保守党に対する主要な野党である労働党が圧勝する可能性があります。
イギリスの選挙制度はどのように機能しているのか？
アメリカの大統領選挙で行われる選挙人投票制度とは異なり、イギリスはより簡単な比較多数制度を採用しています。
イギリスは650の選挙区に分割されており、それぞれの選挙区にはロンドンのウェストミンスターにいる議員（MP）が代表しています。
投票日において、各個人は投票用紙に記載されている候補者の中から1人にだけ投票します。最も多くの投票を獲得した候補者がその選挙区を制します。最も多くの選挙区を制した政党が新政権となり、その党首が首相として任命されます。
なぜ総選挙が今行われることになったのか
イギリスでは5年ごとに総選挙を実施するという憲法上の義務があります。スナック首相は2025年1月の総選挙を実施するために12月まで待つことができましたが、彼は5月22日に7月4日に総選挙を実施することを発表しました。
なぜ彼が待たなかったのか？ 彼はおそらくそのことについてあまりメリットを感じなかったと考えられます。2010年の総選挙で保守党が勝利した以降、保守党は政権を維持し続けてきました。当初は党内の結束が取れており、経済も上向きに推移していたし、2015年の総選挙で保守党は多数を獲得できました。
しかし、2016年のEU離脱国民投票、保守党のEU離脱関連政策や新しい貿易条件の採択に対する困難、またCOVID-19危機の対応における失敗など、過去6年間で4人の首相が辞任するという状況が生じました。
スナック首相自身も、首相を兼任する前のリズ・トラス首相の記録短期間在任中に、彼自身の地位は不安定なものとなりました。保守党の指導部は多くの議員の信頼を失っており、7月4日に投票権を行使しないと宣言した議員も複数名存在します。
スナック首相は今、労働党とその党首キア・スターマーが、総選挙を突然実施されることに備えていないという賭けに出ています。
今後数週間で何が起こるか
選挙管理委員会が、登録された全有権者に投票用紙を送付し、投票場所および公式の投票用紙カウンターを準備するために動き出している一方で、政党は選挙政綱の最終的な詳細を整備しています。
最近になってスナック首相のチームが公開している優先政策リストには、国家公共勤務（国家役務従事）の復活、公共医療待機リストの削減、およびその大半を目指している60歳以上のデモグラフィックを対象とした減税および支出削減が含まれています。
スターマーは、医療サービスの改革、経済の成長、国境セキュリティの強化を約束しながら選挙活動の一環としてキャンペーンを行っています。税制については、労働党は節税回避者を取り締まることを計画しており、法人税および個人所得税については上昇を見込んでいません。
最大の相違点の一つは環境政策であり、保守党はこの数か月でいくつかの環境に関する約束を撤回しています。
一方で労働党は、2030年までにクリーンエネルギーを導入し、新たな国有のエネルギー会社を設立し、そして石油およびガス生産者に対する臨時税を増税するという環境に関する約束を守り続けています。
過去数セッションで、これらの緑のエネルギー約束がイギリスの株式市場に最も大きな影響を与えたこともあり、保守党の株価は最近急落しています。
イギリスの大手エネルギー流通会社であるNational Grid Plc（NYSE：NGG）の株価が、2029年3月までの同社の緑の投資を資金調達するために70億ポンド（894億ドル）の新株公開を発表してから2日間で15％下落しています。
一方、労働党が新たな国有エネルギー会社の設立計画を発表したことで、水道およびエネルギー関連銘柄に対する懸念が広がりました。
先週、ユナイテッド・ユーティリティーズ（OTC：UUGRY）とセブン・トレント（OTC：STRNY）の水道会社の株価はそれぞれ7.9％と7％下落しました。
5月22日の発表以来、FTSE100指数はほぼ1％下落しています。
イギリスリスクを抱える主要な米国株の一つがウォルグリーンズ・ブーツ・アライアンス（NASDAQ：WBA）で、その株価は過去1週間で13％下落しています。
ブーツはイギリスで最大級の大手小売業者の一つであり、このストックに影響を及ぼすような具体的な政策が発表されていないにも関わらず、投資家たちは慎重な姿勢を見せています。
この発表以来、イギリス国債の金利（10年物の基準金利）は127ベーシスポイント上昇し、価格の低下をもたらしています。これには潜在的に新たな労働党政権の下で政府の借入が増加するという懸念が関係しています。
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