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: NextEra Energy, Monolithic Power Systems, MicroStrategy, Cheniere Energy, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. These stocks are being monitored due to recent events, analyst ratings, and upcoming earnings reports.

October 11, 2024 | 6:06 pm
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Cheniere Energy is seeing increased interest due to natural gas market volatility and upcoming earnings on Oct. 31. The company has a strong record of beating earnings and revenue estimates.
The volatility in natural gas markets and the company's strong earnings history suggest a potential positive impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 65
POSITIVE IMPACT
Monolithic Power Systems is gaining attention after Stifel raised its price target. The company has a strong track record of beating earnings and revenue estimates, with upcoming results expected in October.
The positive analyst rating and strong earnings history suggest potential for a positive short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
MicroStrategy continues to attract interest due to its Bitcoin strategy and new software release. The company recently increased its Bitcoin holdings and raised funds for further purchases.
The company's ongoing Bitcoin acquisition strategy and new product features could positively influence investor sentiment and stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
Thermo Fisher Scientific is in focus after receiving an Overweight rating and price target increase. The company is expected to benefit from demand for GLP-1 drugs and has a strong earnings track record.
Analyst upgrades and strong demand for its products suggest a positive short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
NextEra Energy is in focus due to Hurricane Milton's impact on Florida Power & Light, affecting over 900,000 customers. Despite short-term challenges, its renewable energy segment may aid recovery. Upcoming earnings on Oct. 23 could provide further insights.
The hurricane impact is a short-term negative, but the company's renewable energy focus and upcoming earnings report could stabilize or improve investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80