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BSX

In the last quarter, Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) received 9 bullish, 6 somewhat bullish, and 1 indifferent rating from 16 analysts. The average price target is $58.25, indicating an upside from the current price of $52.555. The average price target has increased by 7.59% over the past month.

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July 12, 2023 | 6:00 pm

PYCR

Analysts have provided various ratings for Paycor HCM (NASDAQ:PYCR) within the last quarter, with a total of 3 bullish, 4 somewhat bullish, and 3 indifferent ratings. The average price target is $33.4, implying an upside from the current price of $25.135. This average has decreased by 5.73% from the previous average price target of $35.43.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 12, 2023 | 6:00 pm

AZEK

Over the past 3 months, 6 analysts have published their opinion on AZEK Co (NYSE:AZEK) stock. The analysts have an average price target of $31.33 versus the current price of AZEK Co at $31.065, implying upside. This current average has increased by 16.9% from the previous average price target of $26.80.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 12, 2023 | 6:00 pm

LAB

KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage on Standard BioTools Inc (NASDAQ:LAB) with an Overweight rating and a price target of $4. The analyst cites the company's unique position in the Life Science Technology industry and spatial biology research. The company's focus on cost reductions and growth, along with a 46% reduction in operating loss and 12% proteomic growth, are highlighted. The company underwent a strategic capital infusion and management change last year.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

July 12, 2023 | 5:58 pm

BAX

Baxter International Inc (BAX) is set to release its Q2 2023 financial results on July 27. Stifel analyst recommends buying BAX shares, revising the target price to $56 from $54. Despite being one of the worst-performing large-cap MedTech stocks this year, the analyst believes that positive developments in regulatory approvals, new product launches, and financial leadership can potentially have a favorable impact on the stock. Baxter's fundamentals are expected to improve in the second half of 2023 and throughout 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

July 12, 2023 | 5:53 pm

WSC

Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger has reiterated an Outperform rating on WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:WSC), raising the price target from $53 to $55. The analyst expects a solid 2Q for WSC with a 9.7% Y/Y revenue growth to $573.7 million and a 17% jump in adjusted EBITDA to $244.2 million. Schneeberger remains positive on the sustainability of WSC's elevated rental rate growth, driven partly by Valued Added Product & Services.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

July 12, 2023 | 5:53 pm

MSFT

PANW

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) shares dropped amid competition concerns from Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) due to the launch of Microsoft Entra Internet Access and Microsoft Entra Private Access. These products are part of Microsoft's expansion into identity and access protection. Despite this, Northland Capital Markets analyst Nehal Chokshi maintained an Outperform rating for PANW and raised the price target from $246 to $305.

Portfolio Pulse from Ryan Gustafson

July 12, 2023 | 5:47 pm

VEEV

Veeva Sys's (NYSE:VEEV) short percent of float has risen 8.24% since its last report, with 2.85 million shares sold short, which is 1.97% of all regular shares available for trading. It would take traders 1.98 days to cover their short positions on average. The company has less short interest than most of its peers, with the peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float being 6.63%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 12, 2023 | 5:45 pm

UL

Unilever's (NYSE:UL) short percent of float has risen 11.11% since its last report, with 2.48 million shares sold short, which is 0.1% of all regular shares available for trading. This increase in short interest can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. However, compared to its peers, Unilever has less short interest as a percentage of float, which is 6.32% on average.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 12, 2023 | 5:45 pm

LMT

Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:LMT) short percent of float has risen 13.92% since its last report, with 1.93 million shares sold short, which is 0.9% of all regular shares available for trading. This increase in short interest can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. However, compared to its peers, Lockheed Martin has less short interest as a percentage of float, which is 3.22% on average.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 12, 2023 | 5:45 pm