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ALB US
Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Albemarle Stock In The Last 20 Years
Albemarle (NYSE: ALB ) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.42%. Currently, Albemarle has a market capitalization of $13.06 billion. Buying $1000 In ALB: If an ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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CC US
ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages The Chemours Company Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CC
NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) between February 10, 2023 and February 28, 2024, both dates inclusive (the 'Class Period'), of the important May 20, 2024... - prnewswire:443
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TSLA US
Should I tax loss harvest Tesla?
Given all the bad news and potentially more to come, it feels like it could be a good opportunity to sell Tesla and then rebuy it in 31 days after more bad news, ratings downgrades, lower price targets, etc... all come into the picture. Do you think this is a risky move? What could drive the stock higher between now and then? I know earnings is coming up, but I'd be surprised if good news came out of that. submitted by /u/curious_mj [link] [comments] - reddit
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LOW US
$1000 Invested In Lowe's Companies 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW ) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.34%. Currently, Lowe's Companies has a market capitalization of $130.60 billion. Buying $1000 In LOW: If ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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MMC US
Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
MMC earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024. - fool
1h ago
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BMI US
Ally Financial Reports Upbeat Earnings, Joins Badger Meter, Genuine Parts And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday
U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling over 50 points on Thursday. Shares of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY ) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results. Ally Financial posted adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share, beating market estimates of 33 cents per share. The company's adjusted sales came in at $1.99 billion versus expectations of $1.96 billion. Ally Financial shares jumped 7.7% to $39.06 on Thursday. Here are some other big stocks recording losses in today's session. Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML ) rose 24% to $9.30. Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC ) shares gained 21.2% to $7.86. Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUMA ) shares rose 13.9% to $3.5550. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ: DJT ) jumped ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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BPTH US
Bio-Path Holdings, Inc. Announces $1.2 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
HOUSTON, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: BPTH ) (the 'Company' or 'Bio-Path'), a biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DNAbilize® antisense RNAi nanoparticle technology to develop a portfolio of targeted nucleic acid cancer drugs, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with certain institutional investors for the issuance and sale of 375,000 shares of its common stock at a purchase price per share of $3.225 in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Additionally, in a concurrent private placement, Bio-Path has also agreed to issue to such investors unregistered warrants to purchase up to 375,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.10 per share. The unregistered warrants to be issued in the private placement will become immediately exercisable upon issuance and will expire five years from the date of issuance. The offering is expected to close on or about April 19 - benzinga
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BPTH US
Bio-Path Holdings, Inc. Announces $1.2 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
HOUSTON, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: BPTH) (the Company or Bio-Path), a biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DNAbilize antisense RNAi nanoparticle technology to develop a portfolio of targeted nucleic acid cancer drugs, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with certain institutional investors for the issuance and sale of 375,000 shares of its common stock at a purchase price per share of $3.225 in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Additionally, in a concurrent private placement, Bio-Path has also agreed to issue to such investors unregistered warrants to purchase up to 375,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.10 per share. The unregistered warrants to be issued in the private placement will become immediately exercisable upon issuance and will expire five years from the date of issuance. The offering is expected to close on or about April 19, 2024, sub - globenewswire
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IMAX US
IMAX Gaining On All Grounds - Analyst Highlights StreamSmart Technology And Global Expansion as Catalysts
Wedbush  analyst Alicia Reese reiterated an  Outperform rating  on the shares of  IMAX Corp  (NYSE: IMAX ) with a price target of $22. The company is slated to report its first-quarter FY24  earnings on April 25, Thursday. The analyst expects first-quarter revenue of $82 million vs. the prior estimate of $76 million and consensus of $77 million, with EPS of $0.15 vs. the previous estimate of $0.09 and consensus of $0.08. IMAX reported a total global first-quarter box office on IMAX screens of $260 million, ahead of the $216 million estimate, thereby raising the analyst’s first-quarter revenue estimate by $9 million in revenue from studios and theater partners. The ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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UPS US
A Closer Look at United Parcel Service's Options Market Dynamics
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on United Parcel Service . Looking at options history for United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS ) we detected 9 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 77% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $364,347 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $68,800. Projected Price Targets Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $138.0 to $165.0 for United Parcel Service over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest Trends In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United Parcel Service options trades today is 1459.8 with a total volume of 367.00. In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options - benzinga
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AA US
Alcoa Well-Positioned To Benefit From Positive Pricing Momentum, Analyst Says
Alcoa Corporation  (NYSE: AA ) gets a price target bump from a couple of analysts following better-than-expected  first-quarter FY24 results . Yesterday, the company reported an EPS loss of $(0.81), which beat the consensus loss of $(0.55) and revenue of $2.60 billion, beating the  consensus estimate of $2.56 billion . Alcoa expects alumina production to be 9.8 million and 10 million metric tons and alumina shipments to be 12.7 million and  12.9 million metric tons for FY24 . BMO Capital Markets  analyst Katja Jancic raised the price target to $37 (from $35) and maintained the Market Perform rating. The analyst says Alcoa is well-positioned to benefit from the positive aluminum price momentum and continued multiple actions to deliver profitability improvements over time. Also, Jancic continues to project ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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OCUL US
Ocular Therapeutix Highlights Early Data From Diabetes-Related Eye Disorder
On Thursday,  Ocular Therapeutix Inc  (NASDAQ: OCUL ) announced topline results from the Phase 1 HELIOS study evaluating Axpaxli versus sham control in patients with moderately severe to severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy without  diabetic macular edema (DME) .  6 of 13 (46.2%) patients in the Axpaxli group experienced a 1 or 2-step improvement in the Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (DRSS) at 40 weeks, with 2 of the 6 having a 2-step improvement.  No patients in the control group showed ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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AAPL US
S9, blood-oxygen watchOS update question.
Hi all - after reading about the blood oxygen fiasco and Apple Watches with part numbers ending in LW/A, I went and got myself an open-box LL/A last week. Am I safe to go ahead and update the watch to watchOS 10.4 and not lose my lovely oximeter? Any worries about having just registered the watch last week, months after the sales deadline? submitted by /u/Able_Youth_6400 [link] [comments] - reddit
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NKE US
$100 Invested In Nike 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
Nike (NYSE: NKE ) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.65% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.31%. Currently, Nike has a market capitalization of $143.10 billion. Buying $100 In NKE: If an ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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NFLX US
Netflix is set to report earnings here's what Wall Street expects
Netflix's main focus recently has been on juicing profits, not necessarily growing its subscriber count. - cnbc
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WINT US
Why Windtree Therapeutics (WINT) Stock Is Getting Hammered
Windtree Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: WINT ) shares are trading lower by 20% to $0.32 during Thursday’s session after the company announced it approved a 1-for-18 reverse stock split of its common stock . This measure, effective April 19, 2024, aims to increase the market price per share, ensuring compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. Each 18 shares will be converted into 1 share without altering the stock’s par value. The split affects all shareholders proportionally and does not change their ownership percentage, with fractional shares rounded up. See Also: Netflix Stock Is ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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SBUX US
Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups
Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks stores have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in - abcnews
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TSLA US
CNBC Inside India: Musk and Modi
Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon, and the timing couldn't be any better. - cnbc
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PFPT US
Avanan vs. Proofpoint
Hi there We are looking to leave SpamTitan expeditiously here. We've narrowed our focus down to Proofpoint and Avanan. I am looking for some guidance about which way you went and why. People's rationale may help me out a lot. Here's my DD so far on these two: Proofpoint Pros: Cheaper MX based so mail is screened prior to arriving Proofpoint Cons: Less AI type things Not sure what else Avanan Pros: API based so the MX records remain in tact Some cooler features Phishing training so it would make IronScales potentially redundant Very fast deployment People say it's AWESOME based on reddit Avanan Cons: More expensive It seems like users may get email notifications about junk/malicious stuff and then it is clawed back/out? Checkpoint owns it .. maybe not a con? Please clue me on on what I may be missing too here! submitted by /u/dbh2 [link] [comments] - reddit
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USO US
Middle East conflict live updates: Netanyahu says only Israel will decide Iran response; Tehran not looking for escalation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make our decisions ourselves after top diplomats from Britain and Germany urged restraint. - washingtonpost
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GILD US
What the Options Market Tells Us About Gilead Sciences
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD ), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in GILD usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Gilead Sciences. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $93,168, and 5 are calls, amounting to $211,849. Expected Price Movements Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $75.0 for Gilead Sciences over - benzinga
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CMTL US
Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) Tanks After Revealing Liquidity Concerns, Firing CEO For Cause, Reporting Disastrous Q2 2024 Results Hagens Berman
CMTL Investors with Substantial Losses Encouraged to Contact Hagens Berman, National Trial Attorneys CMTL Investors with Substantial Losses Encouraged to Contact Hagens Berman, National Trial Attorneys - globenewswire
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SONG LSE
Hipgnosis agrees $1.4bn sale to Concord Chorus
Struggling music rights business strikes deal with US rival - ft
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TSLA US
Stocks Edge Higher As Earnings Provide Support, Tesla Sinks To 15-Month Lows, Bitcoin Rebounds: What's Driving Markets Thursday?
Stocks surged higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 index aiming to snap a four-day losing streak as investors assess the latest wave of corporate earnings. During midday trading in New York, all major indices were in the green. Notably, small caps, as tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE: IWM ), outperformed, posting a 1% increase. Industry-wise, airline stocks continued their upward momentum, with the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE: JETS ) climbing 2.7%, building on Wednesday’s 3.9% surge. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA ) had another lackluster session, declining over 3% and on track for its lowest close since January 2023. This decline followed Deutsche Bank’s downgrade of the EV-maker from Buy to Hold, citing concerns over the strategic pivot to autonomous vehicles. On the data front, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index posted ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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TSLA US
Tesla shares fall 3% as Deutsche Bank flags risks from focus on Robotaxi
The company shares fell to their lowest in more than a year on Thursday. Its market capitalization is set to fall by more than $17 billion to about $478 billion, if losses hold. Still the company remains the most valuable automaker in the world. - economictimes indiatimes
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FVRR US
Demystifying Fiverr Intl: Insights From 8 Analyst Reviews
During the last three months, 8 analysts shared their evaluations of Fiverr Intl (NYSE: FVRR ), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 4 1 3 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 3 0 3 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 Analysts have recently evaluated Fiverr Intl and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $31.75, accompanied by a high estimate of $40.00 and a low estimate of $25.00. A 5.7% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $33.67. Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis The standing of Fiverr Intl among financial experts - benzinga
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ZG US
Zillow: Metro Boston is facing the worst inventory crunch in the US
Plus, forty-nine percent of the listings sold for over the asking price in March; back in 2019, that figure was only 26%. The post Zillow: Metro Boston is facing the worst inventory crunch in the US appeared first on Boston.com . - boston
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DOCU US
(DOCU) - Analyzing DocuSign's Short Interest
DocuSign's (NYSE: DOCU ) short percent of float has risen 18.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.38 million shares sold short , which is 4.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.18 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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COST US
Costco Gas takes Google Pay, despite it not being listed on their website
At least the one I used today does. The Costco website says Costco takes Samsung/Google/Apple Pay but Costco Gas only lists Apple Pay. I had been debating getting a USBAR in the next year and the biggest negative was the thought that I was going to have to buy Costco Shop cards in order to get the 3X/4.5X points on gas. Tried GPay today at the pump today with the USB Cash+ and it worked. Perhaps this is only at select locations, but I wanted other GPay users to know it's possible. submitted by /u/bangobot46 [link] [comments] - reddit
2h ago
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ZS US
4 Reasons Why This Zscaler Analyst Is Turning Bullish: 'Q1 Feedback Is Positive'
Cybersecurity company Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ: ZS ) is considered a “ Top Pick on the Zacks Analyst Blog .” It’s also a leader in the SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) market, which is still in its 'early innings,' according to KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Eric Heath. The Zscaler Analyst: Heath upgraded the rating for Zscaler to Overweight, while establishing a price target of $220. The Zscaler Thesis: The new price target reflects a 'modest premium' to the over 20% growth group, Heath ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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BMI US
What's Going On With Badger Meter Stock Thursday?
Badger Meter, Inc  (NYSE: BMI ) reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 sales growth of 23% year-on-year to $196.3 million, beating the  consensus of $182.3 million .  EPS of $0.99 beat the  consensus of $0.82 . The stock price climbed after the results. Utility water sales increased 29% year over year, reflecting continued customer adoption across its broad and expanding portfolio of smart water solutions, which encompasses its cellular ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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CSX US
CSX's Guidance Remains Intact Despite Disruptions: Analysts Weigh In On Q1 Results, Outlook
CSX Corp (NASDAQ: CSX ) shares have been in focus after U.S. Sen. Tommy Tubervilles latest regulatory filing . CSX also reported its first-quarter results on Wednesday, which came amid an exciting earnings season . Here are some key analyst takeaways from the release. BofA Securities On CSX Analyst Ken Hoexter maintained a Buy rating while cutting the price target from $40 to $39. CSX's first-quarter earnings declined by 2% year-year but came ahead of Street expectations, Hoexter said. 'Despite challenges from weather in January and the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge, CSX reiterated its 2024 low- to mid-single digit volume and revenue growth targets, as it sees momentum across its Merchandise, Intermodal and Export Coal franchises,' the analyst added. Goldman Sachs On CSX Analyst Jordan Alliger reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $44. CSX reported operating earnings a tad ahead of expectations, with higher-than-forecast revenue produc - benzinga
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TSLA US
Tesla's Layoffs Won't Solve Its Growing Pains
The car company popularized EVs. Now, facing intense competition from China, it has to figure out what to do next. - wired
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NFLX US
Netflix Is Enjoying An Upward Trajectory But This Chart Shows Bearish Bias Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Wall Street expects Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX ) to report $4.52 in EPS and $9.28 billion in revenues when first-quarter (Q1) earnings are released after market close . Year-to-date, the streamer’s stock is up about 27%. For the past year, it’s up 84.45%. But as Netflix heads towards reporting Q1 earnings, the technical analysis of the company’s stock points toward mixed sentiments with a slight bearish bias. See below. Netflix Stock Technical Setup Ahead Of Q1 Earnings Chart: Benzinga Pro Read: ‘Enormous 8’ Member Netflix Just Made New 52-Week High, Valuations Suggest Profit-Taking Opportunity The eight-day simple moving average (SMA) indicates bulls taking charge. Values recently crossed over the current share price. Similarly, the 20-day SMA now also lies above the share price, reinforcing positive trading sentiments. ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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APLS US
Behind the Scenes of Apellis Pharmaceuticals's Latest Options Trends
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Apellis Pharmaceuticals . Looking at options history for Apellis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: APLS ) we detected 13 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 7% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 92% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $90,630 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $1,684,106. Predicted Price Range Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $75.0 for Apellis Pharmaceuticals over the last 3 months. Volume & Open Interest Development Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Apellis Pharmaceuticals's options ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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PLD US
Prologis Unusual Options Activity
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Prologis (NYSE: PLD ), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PLD usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Prologis. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 9% leaning bullish and 90% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $301,665, and 2 are calls, amounting to $89,070. What's The Price Target? Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $95.0 to $125.0 for Prologis over the recent three months. - benzinga
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USO US
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel
The U.S. and U.K. have imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East - abcnews
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AAPL US
This stylish MagSafe iPhone case is on sale for just $8
Sometimes a deal doesn't need a lengthy explanation. This is one of those times. Amazon has this stylish iPhone case on sale for less than $10. It has built-in magnets for MagSafe charging and accessories, it has military grade drop protection, and right now you can snag one for just $8. - idownloadblog
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AAPL US
Rapid battery drain on AWU2 due to iPhone hotspot usage?
I've noticed when my iPhone is used as a hotspot for my (Wifi) iPad, my battery is rapidly drained on my AWU2. Does this make sense and have others experienced? I haven't yet placed my AWU2 in airplane mode under the same parameters to see if this makes a difference but have noticed this phenomenon twice over the past couple of weeks and wonder if it's this or something else coincidentally causing the rapid drain during these periods. submitted by /u/mhowie [link] [comments] - reddit
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TSLA US
Tesla Stock Falls To Lowest Price Since Last January On Analyst Downgrade
Tesla shares are down 40% so far this year, and Deutsche Bank analysts said they price in another 19% of downside as Tesla makes a major shift as a company. - forbes
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ORLY US
How Is The Market Feeling About O'Reilly Automotive?
O'Reilly Automotive's (NYSE: ORLY ) short percent of float has fallen 12.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 707 thousand shares sold short , which is 1.21% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.21 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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VEEV US
How Is The Market Feeling About Veeva Systems?
Veeva Systems's (NYSE: VEEV ) short percent of float has fallen 3.25% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.39 million shares sold short , which is 1.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.22 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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BPTH US
Crude Oil Edges Lower; Bio-Path Holdings Shares Spike Higher
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the S&P 500 gaining around 0.5% on Thursday. The Dow traded up 0.64% to 37,996.39 while the NASDAQ rose 0.41% to 15,747.36. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.46% to 5,045.07. Check This Out: IZEA Worldwide And 2 Other Stocks Under $3 Insiders Are Buying Leading and Lagging Sectors             Communication services shares climbed by 1.3% on Thursday. In trading on Thursday, utilities shares rose by just 0.2%. Top Headline D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI ) reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. D.R. Horton posted GAAP EPS of $3.52, topping market estimates of $3.07. The company's sales came in at $9.100 billion versus expectations of $8.266 billion. Equities Trading UP                         AGBA Gro - benzinga
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LUNA US
DEADLINE ALERT for EVLV, BLUE, and LUNA: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion. - globenewswire
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AAPL US
iPad Air 2024: New Report Claims Surprise Upgrade And Its Great News
The next iPad Air is expected soon and a new report has news of a striking upgrade to the display. - forbes
3h ago
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PRI US
Short Seller Targets Primerica Stock Claiming Agents Are Engaged In Deceptive Behavior, Shares Sink
Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI ) shares have turned lower Thursday after the Bear Cave issued a fresh short report on the stock . What Happened: Short-selling firm the Bear Cave has targeted Primerica stock in a new bearish report claiming the company’s highest-producing agents are engaged in misleading, false, or deceptive behavior. The short seller noted Primerica explicitly states that its business model, which involved deploying life insurance-licensed sales representatives to provide financial products and services to middle-income households, was “not a pyramid scheme.” “The Bear Cave sees things differently,” the short seller said. Benzinga reached out to Primerica for comment, but has not yet received a response. The Bear Cave said it reviewed extensive ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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TECH US
Navigating 4 Analyst Ratings For Bio-Techne
In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH ), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 1 2 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 2 0 0 Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $77.25, along with a high estimate of $87.00 and a low estimate of $65.00. Experiencing a 11.54% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $87.33. Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown A comprehensive examination of h - benzinga
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CVNA US
In-Depth Examination Of 12 Analyst Recommendations For Carvana
Ratings for Carvana (NYSE: CVNA ) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 2 8 2 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 3 0 0 2M Ago 0 1 4 2 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $69.58, a high estimate of $90.00, and a low estimate of $45.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 34.98% increase from the previous average price target of $51.55. Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financ - benzinga
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NCBS US
Expert Outlook: Nicolet Bankshares Through The Eyes Of 4 Analysts
In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE: NIC ), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 0 4 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 2 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 2 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $87.12, a high estimate of $92.00, and a low estimate of $82.50. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 1.37%. Deciphering Analyst Ratings: A - benzinga
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Peering Into DuPont de Nemours's Recent Short Interest
DuPont de Nemours's (NYSE: DD ) short percent of float has fallen 10.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.10 million shares sold short , which is 1.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.9 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of ... Full story available on Benzinga.com - benzinga
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