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MDLZ

Evercore ISI Group has maintained an 'Outperform' rating on Mondelez International and raised its price target from $79 to $85, indicating a positive outlook for the company's stock.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:49 pm

CTAS

Jefferies analyst Stephanie Moore maintains a Hold rating on Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) and adjusts the price target to $200 from $730, reflecting a 4:1 forward stock split.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 26, 2024 | 5:44 pm

ABT

Jefferies analyst Raj Denhoy has reiterated a Hold rating on Abbott Laboratories, maintaining a price target of $120.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:41 pm

ACST

HC Wainwright & Co. has reiterated its Buy rating for Acasti Pharma (NASDAQ:ACST) and maintained a price target of $12, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:34 pm

IVA

HC Wainwright & Co. has maintained a Buy rating on Inventiva but lowered the price target from $22 to $14, indicating a more cautious outlook on the stock.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:29 pm

GOOGL

Recent unusual options activity for Alphabet (GOOGL) shows a bearish sentiment among investors, with 66% of options being bearish. This suggests potential short-term volatility. Analysts have revised their ratings, with some downgrading to Neutral. The stock is currently trading at $162.69.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 26, 2024 | 5:16 pm

MKFG

Cantor Fitzgerald has downgraded Markforged Holding from Overweight to Neutral and reduced its price target from $8.5 to $5.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:12 pm

DSGX

National Bank Financial Inc has initiated coverage on Descartes Systems Group with an Outperform rating and set a price target of $125.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:07 pm

CHTR

DIS

Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterated a Buy rating for Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) with a $110 price target, citing key growth drivers such as a breakeven in DTC by fiscal 2024, new subscribers from Charter Communications, a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, and increased dividends and share repurchases. Martin also adjusted her revenue and income estimates for Disney's various divisions.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

September 26, 2024 | 5:06 pm

AVTR

Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a majority being somewhat bullish. Analysts have set a 12-month average price target of $29.00, reflecting a slight increase from previous estimates. Despite a decline in revenue growth, Avantor shows strong profitability and financial performance, though it faces challenges in debt management.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 26, 2024 | 5:01 pm