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Monday Market Context:

• On Monday, the three major US stock indices closed lower, with the $DJIA(.DJI)$ falling 2.08%； $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 2.7%；the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ fell 4%, registering its largest single-day drop in 29 months.

• Big tech stocks declined significantly: Tesla fell over 15%, registering its largest single-day drop since September 2020, with its stock price halving from the historical high; Nvidia fell over 5%, and Apple, Meta, Google fell over 4%, and Microsoft fell over 3%.

Overview of the 10 Stocks with Market Cap Over $10 Billion Hitting New Highs:

Note: The data in this table is sourced from Tradingview, covering only stocks with a market cap greater than $10 billion and positive year-over-year EPS growth. The data cut-off date is March 11 2025.

In summary:

• 6 companies were given Buy ratings by analysts: $AutoZone(AZO)$ , $Kroger(KR)$ , $Brown & Brown(BRO)$ , $Quest Diagnostics(DGX)$ , $BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc.(BJ)$ $Royal(RGLD)$

• 4 companies were given Neutral ratings by analysts: $CME Group Inc(CME)$ , $Paymentus Holdings, Inc.(PAY)$ , $Otis Worldwide Corp(OTIS)$ , $WEC Energy Group Inc(WEC)$

• 3 companies had year-over-year EPS growth exceeding 20%: $Kroger(KR)$ $Otis Worldwide Corp(OTIS)$ , $Royal(RGLD)$

New Highs Analysis:

Based on public data and market information, Tiger Teacher has compiled the core businesses, company highlights, and latest financial data of the 10 companies below. This information is for discussion purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

1. $CME Group Inc(CME)$

• Core business: The world's most diversified derivatives market leader, providing a wide range of derivative trading products and services, covering multiple asset classes such as interest rates, foreign exchange, stock indices and commodities.

• Development highlights: Continuously expanding into new trading products and markets, such as launching cryptocurrency-related derivatives, and improving trading efficiency and security through technological innovation.

• Financial highlights: In 2024, international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 7.8 million contracts, up 9%, with interest rate product ADV up 10%.

2. $AutoZone(AZO)$

• Core business: One of the largest US automotive parts and accessories retailers, primarily selling automotive replacement parts, maintenance products and accessories.

• Development highlights: With a large retail network and efficient supply chain management, it can meet customer needs in a timely manner while focusing on improving customer experience and service quality.

• Financial highlights: Revenue grew 2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, reaching approximately $4.28 billion, slightly below analyst expectations, but still reflecting the company's stable performance in a highly competitive market.

3. $PayPal(PYPL)$

• Core business: A global leader in online payment and financial services, providing secure and convenient online payment solutions and supporting fund transfers between individuals and businesses.

• Development highlights: With the development of the digital economy and the popularity of mobile payments, the demand for PayPal's business is growing. The company has expanded its market share through continuous technological innovation and market expansion.

• Financial highlights: In the third quarter of 2024, revenue grew 18.8% year-on-year on a Non-GAAP basis, exceeding market expectations, and free cash flow grew 31.2%, from $1.101 billion in the third quarter of 2023 to $1.445 billion in the third quarter of 2024.

4. $Kroger(KR)$

• Core business: A US home decoration and furniture specialty retailer that offers consumers a variety of home decorations, furniture, wall art, seasonal decorations and other products through its physical stores and e-commerce platforms across the US.

• Development highlights: It has established a strategic partnership with Beyond, as the exclusive licensee for Bed Bath & Beyond Community Stores, which will enhance the company's financial condition and growth opportunities. In addition, the company plans to continue expanding its omnichannel retail capabilities.

• Financial highlights: In the third quarter, the company significantly improved its gross margin to 28.1% and reduced operating losses from $6.7 million in the previous year to $2.4 million.

5. $Otis Worldwide Corp(OTIS)$

• Core business: A global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, providing safe and efficient vertical transportation solutions for buildings around the world.

• Development highlights: With strong brand influence and R&D capabilities, it continuously launches innovative products and intelligent solutions to improve product performance and service quality while actively expanding into emerging markets.

• Financial highlights: Order volumes continue to grow, market share is steadily expanding, and revenue and profits are maintaining stable growth, demonstrating its leading position in the elevator industry.

6. $WEC Energy Group Inc(WEC)$

• Core business: A globally renowned energy company focusing on R&D, construction and operation of nuclear power plants, as well as related energy products and services.

• Development highlights: Focusing on sustainable development, it actively invests in renewable and clean energy projects to optimise the energy mix while improving operational efficiency and service quality.

• Financial highlights: Revenue is growing steadily, costs are effectively controlled, and cash flow is ample, providing a solid foundation for the company's ongoing development and shareholder returns.

7. B $Brown & Brown(BRO)$

• Core business: A large insurance brokerage firm providing a variety of insurance products and risk management services to individuals and businesses.

• Development highlights: With a diversified business layout and strong risk management capabilities, it meets customers' diverse financial needs through continuous product and service innovation and actively expands digital channels.

• Financial highlights: Profit growth is stable, asset quality is good, and investment returns are significant, showing stable operations in the financial services sector.

8. $Quest Diagnostics(DGX)$

• Core business: A global leader in the provision of diagnostic products and services, primarily engaged in the business of clinical diagnostics, anatomic pathology and genomics.

• Development highlights: Focusing on technological innovation and R&D, it continuously launches new diagnostic technologies and products to meet the market's demand for precision and personalised healthcare.

• Financial highlights: Revenue is growing steadily, market share is expanding, and new customer acquisition is proceeding smoothly, demonstrating strong competitiveness in the diagnostics field.

9. $BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc.(BJ)$

• Core business: A membership-based warehouse retailer, offering members a wide range of products including groceries, home goods, apparel, electronics, as well as additional services such as fuel and pharmacy.

• Development highlights: The company plans to expand its store count to over 250 by the end of 2025 and enter the Dallas-Fort Worth market in 2026.

• Financial highlights: In the fourth quarter, the company's revenue reached $5.28 billion, with earnings per share of $0.93, exceeding expectations by 8.1%.

10. $Royal(RGLD)$

• Core business: A gold mining company engaged in the exploration, mining and sale of gold.

• Development highlights: With substantial gold reserves and high-quality mining projects, it reduces production costs through advanced mining technology and efficient operational management while actively exploring new mining areas.

• Financial highlights: Gold production is growing steadily, costs are effectively controlled, and profit growth is significant, showing good development trends in the gold mining industry.

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