Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks that are gaining interest among investors: TJX Companies, Dutch Bros, Rivian Automotive, Pacific Gas & Electric, and Danaher Corporation. Key developments include TJX's joint venture with Grupo Axo, Dutch Bros' new board member and positive analyst rating, Rivian's $5 billion investment with Volkswagen, analyst updates on Pacific Gas & Electric, and Danaher's FDA approval for a Hepatitis C test.
June 28, 2024 | 3:03 pm
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Pacific Gas & Electric saw analyst updates with mixed ratings and price target adjustments. Shares were down 1% over the week.
Mixed analyst ratings and minor price target adjustments are unlikely to have a significant short-term impact on PG&E's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Dutch Bros announced Wendy's CEO Todd Penegor joining its board and received a Buy rating from TD Cowen with a $50 price target. Shares rose 9% over the week.
The addition of an experienced board member and a positive analyst rating are likely to boost investor confidence and drive short-term stock price gains.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Danaher's subsidiary Cepheid received FDA approval for a Hepatitis C test. RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating with a $297 price target. Shares were down 2% over the week.
FDA approval for a new test is a positive development, likely to drive future revenue growth. The recent share price dip may present a buying opportunity.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Rivian announced a $5 billion investment and joint venture with Volkswagen, along with updates from its first investor day. Shares surged 35% over the week.
The significant investment and partnership with Volkswagen, coupled with positive updates from the investor day, are strong catalysts for Rivian's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
TJX Companies announced a joint venture with Grupo Axo, expanding its off-price retail business into Mexico. This strategic move aims to enhance its market presence in Latin America.
The joint venture with Grupo Axo is a strategic expansion for TJX, likely to boost its market presence and revenue in Latin America.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80