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Halftime Report

The Second Half Strategy 7/3/24

Jul 3, 2024
Financial journalist Scott Wapner and analyst Jim Lebenthal discuss second-half investment strategies and Calls of the Day. They weigh in on the Paramount-Skydance merger, tech stock performance, market outlook, energy sector challenges, and top stock picks for the upcoming quarter.
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Quick takeaways

  • Airlines expect record passenger numbers despite internal issues, affecting stocks differently.
  • Tech stocks like Adobe and Qualcomm show positive momentum in the market, presenting investment opportunities.

Deep dives

Airline Industry Adjustments Amid Busiest Travel Week

With the expectation of record-breaking passenger numbers, airlines have prepared operationally for what could be the busiest week ever. Despite high passenger volumes, individual issues within airline companies like Southwest's poison-pill plan and reduced profitability contribute to the industry stocks not reflecting the robust travel demand.

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