Best Large Cap Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - March 1st

Today, investors are paying close attention to seven large-cap stocks that have shown significant market activity recently. These stocks include NVIDIA, Tesla, Invesco QQQ, Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon.com. Large-cap stocks are the shares of established companies that usually have a market capitalization of over $10 billion. These stocks are often considered stable investments that provide steady performance over time, though their growth can be slower compared to smaller firms. The stocks mentioned are currently experiencing high trading volumes, making them particularly noteworthy.

NVIDIA (NVDA)

NVIDIA Corporation specializes in graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming and professional applications, as well as AI and other computing solutions. Recently, shares of NVIDIA traded up by $4.66, reaching $124.81, with significant trading volume of over 387 million shares. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $3.05 trillion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 49.12. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $75.61 and a high of $153.13.

Tesla (TSLA)

Tesla, Inc. is known for its electric vehicles and energy products, operating in both the automotive and energy sectors. On Friday, Tesla stocks rose by $11.38 to $293.33, with over 115 million shares traded. Tesla's market capitalization stands at roughly $943.49 billion, and its P/E ratio is significantly higher at 143.79, indicating substantial investor expectations for future growth.

Invesco QQQ (QQQ)

Invesco QQQ is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. This ETF provides investors with access to major technology companies. Recently, QQQ shares increased by $8.03 to reach $508.30, with a volume exceeding 47 million shares. With a market capitalization of about $320.36 billion, the ETF has a P/E ratio of 33.43.

Apple (AAPL)

Apple Inc. designs and sells consumer electronics, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Its stock rose by $4.46 to $241.76, with around 56 million shares changing hands. Apple currently has a market capitalization of approximately $3.63 trillion, alongside a P/E ratio of 38.37, and has been trading between $164.07 and $260.10 over the past year.

Microsoft (MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation is a leading software and services company. Last Friday, the stock price increased by $4.59, reaching $397.12, with 32 million shares traded. Microsoft's market cap is about $2.95 trillion, with a P/E ratio of 31.97, and its 12-month stock range has been $385.58 to $468.35.

Meta Platforms (META)

Meta Platforms, Inc. focuses on social networking through applications such as Facebook and Instagram. The company’s stock increased by $9.96 to $668.20 on Friday, with around 17 million shares exchanged. Meta has a market capitalization of about $1.69 trillion and a P/E ratio of 27.93.

Amazon.com (AMZN)

Amazon.com, Inc. is known for its extensive online retail operations. Recently, shares of Amazon rose by $3.58 to $212.32, with a trading volume of over 51 million shares. Amazon's market cap is approximately $2.25 trillion, and it has a P/E ratio of 38.39.

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