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ELAN

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN) received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a decrease in average price target from $19.75 to $18.00. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting changing market conditions and company performance. Despite a 12.02% revenue growth, Elanco faces challenges with profitability and financial returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 9:00 pm

MP

Analysts have provided mixed ratings on MP Materials (NYSE:MP) over the past three months, with a range of bullish to bearish perspectives. The average 12-month price target has decreased by 5.77% to $19.12. MP Materials faces challenges with a significant revenue decline and below-average ROE and ROA, but maintains a strong net margin. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets in response to these developments.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 9:00 pm

LOW

Investors with significant capital have shown interest in Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) through unusual options activity, with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiment. The options trades suggest a price range of $200 to $280 for LOW. Analysts have mixed ratings, with target prices ranging from $230 to $265.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:47 pm

PG

Financial giants are showing a bearish sentiment on Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) with 55% of options trades being bearish. The stock is currently trading at $171.54, down 1.37%. Analysts have set an average price target of $188.0, with recent upgrades from DZ Bank. The next earnings report is due in 27 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:47 pm

MS

Recent unusual options activity on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) shows a bearish sentiment among big-money traders, with 50% of trades being bearish. The options activity suggests a price window of $80 to $105 for MS. The stock is currently trading at $100.73, up by 1.44%, but may be approaching overbought levels. An analyst from Goldman Sachs has downgraded MS to Neutral with a price target of $105.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:31 pm

MPC

Deep-pocketed investors are showing a bearish sentiment towards Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) as revealed by Benzinga's options scanner. The options activity is unusual, with 54% of trades being bearish puts. This suggests potential price movements and significant investor interest in MPC.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:31 pm

INTU

Wealthy investors are showing a bullish stance on Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) with significant options trades. Benzinga's options scanner detected 13 unusual trades, with 69% being bullish. Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus target price of $739.6.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:02 pm

ANET

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) has seen a surge in options activity, with significant bullish sentiment from investors. The options activity suggests a focus on a price range between $230 and $450. The stock is currently up 5.01% at $379.84, with analysts providing mixed ratings.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:02 pm

TRGP

Analysts have shown a positive shift in sentiment towards Targa Resources (NYSE:TRGP) over the last quarter, with all 10 analysts providing bullish ratings. The average 12-month price target has increased by 10.86% to $147.2. Despite strong revenue growth and return on equity, Targa faces challenges with net margin and debt management.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:02 pm

JNJ

Analysts have provided mixed ratings for Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) over the past three months, with a majority being somewhat bullish. The average 12-month price target has slightly decreased to $194.93. The company's financials show strong net margins and asset utilization, but challenges in ROE and revenue growth compared to peers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 19, 2024 | 8:01 pm