The U.S. political landscape saw tectonic shifts as incumbent Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential contest against his arch-rival Donald Trump.
What Happened: This major development injected fresh volatility in coins themed on former President Trump, who is viewed as a pro-cryptocurrency candidate by some.
The worst performers in the past week were LPL Financial, AMD, Domino's Pizza, ASML Holding, Charles Schwab, Vistra Corp, Super Micro Computer, Onto Innovation, Micron Technology, Lam Research, and Applied Materials.
Top performers last week: $WBD up 18.28%, $MSTR up 16.74%, $DHI up 12.91%, $COIN up 12.39%, $OQL up 7.89%, $UNH up 7.84%, $STT up 7.21%, $LEN up 7.07%, $TOST up 7.05%, $EPAM up 6.97%. Are they in your portfolio?
CrowdStrike shares fell on Friday due to their role in the Microsoft outage. Here's a look at how much Nancy Pelosi and Marjorie Taylor Green lost on their CRWD stakes.
Shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) are trading higher on Friday following reports that Elliott Investment Management has taken a significant stake in the coffee giant.
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) shares are trading higher on Friday, reflecting a broader uptick in crypto-linked stocks driven by a significant rise in Bitcoin (BTC/USD) prices to $66,000.