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On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades', Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management named Diamondback Energy as her final trade after it reported quarterly sales of $1.92 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.91 billion. Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners said Microsoft will be the 'number 1 beneficiary of AI' and mentioned its new deal submitted to U.K. regulators for the takeover of Activision Blizzard. Joseph Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners picked Broadcom, which expects its VMware acquisition to close at the end of October. Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners chose Exxon Mobil, which reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

August 22, 2023 | 1:42 pm

FN

Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux maintains an Outperform rating on Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) and raises the price target from $135 to $150.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 22, 2023 | 1:42 pm

CYTK

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Charles Duncan has reiterated an Overweight rating on Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) and maintained a $59 price target.

Portfolio Pulse from richadhand@benzinga.com

August 22, 2023 | 1:42 pm

CYBN

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Charles Duncan has reiterated an Overweight rating on Cybin (AMEX:CYBN) and maintained a $3 price target.

Portfolio Pulse from richadhand@benzinga.com

August 22, 2023 | 1:41 pm

CRNX

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Charles Duncan has reiterated an Overweight rating on Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRNX) and maintained a $45 price target.

Portfolio Pulse from richadhand@benzinga.com

August 22, 2023 | 1:40 pm

VJET

Lake Street analyst Troy Jensen has maintained a 'Buy' rating on voxeljet (NASDAQ:VJET) but lowered the price target from $5.5 to $2.5.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 22, 2023 | 1:40 pm

CPRX

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Charles Duncan has reiterated an Overweight rating on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CPRX) and maintained a price target of $27.

Portfolio Pulse from richadhand@benzinga.com

August 22, 2023 | 1:39 pm

LULU

Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) are trading lower by 1.24% after Dick's Sporting Goods lowered its guidance, which could reflect lower consumer confidence or spending. This sentiment could extend to Lululemon, as both companies target similar demographics. Investors might worry that consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending, which could negatively impact Lululemon's sales and growth prospects.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

August 22, 2023 | 1:39 pm

FN

Lake Street analyst Troy Jensen maintains a 'Buy' rating on Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) and raises the price target from $130 to $165.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 22, 2023 | 1:39 pm

DKS

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman has reiterated an 'Outperform' rating on Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) and maintained a price target of $160.

Portfolio Pulse from richadhand@benzinga.com

August 22, 2023 | 1:38 pm