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    DunniBy DunniAugust 19, 20246 Mins Read
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    Multiple US stocks followed an upward trendline in August. Cisco Systems, Walmart, and Ulta Beauty are making significant market movements in light of recently reinforced investor confidence.

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    Investors are placing their bets based on the recent improvement in the earnings of major retail chains and anticipation of interest rates cut in September.

    Stocks Making Premarket Moves Thanks to Projected Potential  

    Three major companies appeared on investors’ radar daily with significant premarket moves. Some of these companies went public with recent developments in their ranks, while others experienced a significant improvement in their stock price.

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    Ulta Beauty, Meriden CT

    For example, Ulta Beauty’s stocks (ULTA) experienced a surge in subscriptions after it became public knowledge that Warren Buffett had recently placed a bet on them.  

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    Investors Go For Premarket Movers for Various Reasons   

    In other instances, Walmart (WMT) reported impressive earnings for Q2, causing investors to wager on their current winning streak. On the other hand, Cisco Systems (CSCO) announced major restructuring plans, which investors see as reassuring signs of tangible profits in the near future.

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    These are all indicators that the economy is on course for a full-fledged recovery, making investors confident in placing their money where market indicators point. 

    Warren Buffett Invests in Ulta Beauty 

    For one, the ULTA is enjoying a free and profitable ride on the reputation of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa) and its helmsman, Warren Buffett. Since the announcement of Berkshire’s $266.3 million investment in Ulta Beauty, investors have seen it as a vote of confidence.

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    Naturally, these conditions created a sudden spike in demand for Ulta Beauty shares, which jumped by 11.28%. The value of a stock unit hovered around $366.16. 

    Walmart Experiences Price Surge  

    Walmart (WMT), on the other hand, also experienced a surge in stock subscriptions, climbing by 6.63%. Currently, the value of WMT sits at $73.21 as the shares surpassed projected earnings per share for Q2 operations.

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    Walmart earned $0.67 per share against the $0.64 estimates earlier projected, culminating in total Q2 earnings of $169.3 billion. With a market capitalization that stands at $588.988 billion, Walmart also has a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.47.

    Walmart’s Q2 Earnings Are High Thanks to Portfolio Diversification  

    The interesting thing about Walmart’s performance as a business entity is its diversification. The company no longer relies on its retail chains alone for economic sustenance.   

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    Indeed, Walmart’s impressive Q2 performance is thanks to a 26% growth in the valuation of its advertising concern. Also, Walmart’s global e-commerce sales spiked by 21% during that same period. This explains why investors are going for a slice of the WMT hay season.

    Cisco Systems Also Have Investors’ Confidence  

    The announcement of an internal shakeup and the better-than-average share performance of Cisco Systems shares have made it a top prospect for major investors. Cisco Systems initially projected to earn $0.87 on each CSCO; however, they clearly surpassed this and came with a total revenue of $13.64 billion.

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    While this is 10 percent less than its year-on-year earnings from Q2 2023, investors are looking to the proposed job cuts in Cisco Systems’s global workforce to help the company strike a balance of profitability. 

    The Bad News Is Workers Will Lose Jobs    

    Cisco Systems will lay off 7% of its global workforce in late 2024, which amounts to about 5,940 jobs. This will be the second round of layoffs by Cisco Systems this year. 

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    Cisco Systems has defended these layoffs by suggesting it is looking to invest in emerging technologies like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. However, investors are clearly not deterred as Cisco Systems’s shares increased in value by 6.89% to $48.57 per share.

    How Many Shares Does Ulta Beauty Have?

    Illinois-based Ulta Beauty has been iterating its market share in cosmetics and fragrance since 1990. As of August 2024, the number of outstanding ULTA shares stands at 48,125,000.

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    In 2008, the number of ULTA outstanding shares was below 20 million and was above 60 million in 2014. After Warren Buffett’s recent endorsement, Ulta Beauty’s outstanding shares are likely to climb beyond the 2014 high. 

    Why Do Stocks Move Before Premarket?  

    Investors’ sentiments largely influence some of the biggest moves in the stock market. In most cases, investors exploit information they have gotten early access to over the night before trading commences the next day.  

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    The said market news may include geopolitical changes, reports of quarterly earnings by major companies, inflation, and similarly relevant rates.  

    What Is the Highest Walmart Stock Has Been?  

    Walmart shares have always been progressive over the years, with an average rate of steady increment. Of course, they go down when there are national or global economic crises. However, WMT is always quick to rebound after a reverse.  

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    However, on August 16, 2024, Walmart’s stocks outdid themselves by hitting an all-time high of 73.45.

    ALSO READ: Walmart Slashes Price on $130 Rolling Utility Cart to $35—Shoppers Says It’s ‘Helpful in Organizing’

    Is Cisco Systems a Good Buy Now?    

    At the moment, the performance of the CSCO stocks is not what one can call superlative. However, it is one of the top movers at the moment and is even categorized as a moderate buy by Wall Street analysts. 

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    Tipranks estimates Cisco Systems stocks as possessing an upside potential of 15.56%. Indeed, it has been rated as 23 among the 99 best-performing stocks of Q2 2024.

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