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Investment Committee Reveals Top Stock Picks for Second Half of the Year

The Investment Committee highlights Apple, Waste Connections, and the XLG as top stock picks for the second half of the year. Brad Gerstner shares positive outlook on Alphabet and Amazon. Apple makes strides in AI with ‘Apple Intelligence.’ Freeport-McMoRan focuses on copper production. Hunter Biden found guilty in gun trial. The Vitamin Shoppe CEO discusses GLP-1 drugs. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from industry leaders on CNBC PRO.

Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Sells Entire Stake in Disney After Proxy Battle Defeat

Activist investor Nelson Peltz sells entire stake in Disney after proxy battle defeat, making a profit of $1 billion. Despite setbacks, Peltz expresses satisfaction with Trian Partners’ impact on Disney’s value creation. Disney’s stock has risen 11% this year, prompting speculation on future corporate direction.

Market Volatility Continues Amid Interest Rate Concerns

After a challenging month of April, Jim Cramer analyzes the market decline attributed to concerns over interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s rate decisions and strong economic data have investors on edge, hoping for reassurance from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. With uncertainty lingering, Cramer’s insights shed light on market conditions and factors influencing investor sentiment.