We still see gains ahead for these two picks: DraftKings & Warner Music

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DraftKings and Warner Music soared during the pandemic but have now given up some of those gains. We still like their competitive prospects in their niche markets, and each stock is especially attractive for new buying right now. DRAFTKINGS INC., $38.07, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol DKNG; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.draftkings.com; Shares outstanding: 841.7 million; Market cap: $32.0 billion; No dividend) currently provides sports betting in several U.S. states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, North Carolina, West Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Washington D.C. and Massachusetts. As well, it offers its online sportsbook and online casino products in Ontario. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, DraftKings’ revenue jumped 26.2%, to $1.10 billion from $874.9 million a year earlier. The gains were fuelled by a 50% surge in monthly unique paying customers for an average total of 3.1 million. The company made $0.22 a share, in the…