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Your Thursday Watchlist: Walmart Surprises & HPE Momentum.
Stock Region Pre-market Watchlist - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Hey Stock Region Family! 👋
Happy Thursday! I'm buzzing with excitement about what's happening in the market today. You know that feeling when you spot a hidden gem before everyone else? That's exactly what I'm getting from some of these watchlist picks.
Let me be honest – this week has been a rollercoaster, but that's exactly when the best opportunities surface. I've been glued to my screens, and here's what's got my attention:
🛒 Walmart ($WMT) - The Retail Giant That Won't Quit
Current Vibe: Cautiously optimistic with a dash of "wow, didn't see that coming"
Okay, can we talk about Walmart for a second? This stock is up 13% this year – and I'll admit, I'm both impressed and slightly confused. Here's the thing that caught me off guard: they missed their profit expectations in Q2. Normally, that would send me running for the hills.
But here's where it gets interesting (and why I love this game): their revenue jumped nearly 5% year-over-year, and get this – eCommerce sales exploded by 25%! That's not just growth; that's transformation in real-time.
My take: Walmart is playing chess while others are playing checkers. They're investing heavily in their digital future, and sometimes that means short-term profit sacrifices for long-term dominance. The fact they raised their full-year projections? That tells me management sees something we might be missing.
💻 Hewlett Packard Enterprise ($HPE) - The Steady Climber
Current Price: $21.04 | Watching: Break above $21.76 or fall below $21.04
I have a soft spot for HPE – it's like that reliable friend who might not be the life of the party but always has your back. The analysts are throwing around "Buy" ratings like confetti, and honestly? I get it.
What's got me interested: This isn't a meme stock or the next shiny object. HPE is quietly building something solid in the enterprise tech space. At $21.04, it feels like we're at a crossroads. Break above $21.76, and I think we see some real momentum. Drop below current levels, and we might get an even better entry point.
Personal confession: I'm watching this one closely because steady growth in tech infrastructure feels undervalued right now.
🛍️ Instacart ($CART) - The IPO That's Got Everyone Talking
Key Levels: Above $46.50 (bullish) | Below $43.92 (concerning)
Can we just acknowledge the elephant in the room? Instacart's IPO journey has been... let's call it "eventful." But here's what I'm thinking: the grocery delivery space isn't going anywhere. We've all gotten used to having our groceries delivered, right?
My honest opinion: This one's for the risk-takers. The levels to watch are crystal clear – above $46.50 and I'm getting excited, below $43.92 and I'm hitting the pause button. Sometimes the market needs time to figure out what something is really worth.
🏢 Broadstone Net Lease ($BNL) - The Income Lover's Dream
Stability Factor: High | Sleep-at-Night Rating: 9/10
Here's my confession: I love REITs when the market gets choppy. Broadstone Net Lease is like having a reliable dividend check showing up while everyone else is panicking about volatility.
Why I'm paying attention: In uncertain times, income-generating assets become precious. This isn't about hitting home runs – it's about steady base hits that add up over time. Sometimes boring wins.
The Bottom Line
Friends, here's what I'm really thinking: this market is giving us opportunities, but it's also demanding we be smart about it. Walmart's showing us that transformation takes time, HPE is proving that steady wins races, Instacart reminds us that timing matters, and Broadstone is teaching us that sometimes the tortoise really does win.
My action plan: I'm watching these levels closely and staying ready to move when the setups align.
What are your thoughts? Hit reply and let me know which of these catches your eye – I read every single message!
Stay sharp,
The Stock Region Team 📈
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