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ALRS

Alerus Finl (NASDAQ:ALRS) received mixed analyst ratings, with a recent increase in average price targets to $23.5. Analysts from Raymond James, DA Davidson, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and Piper Sandler have updated their ratings and price targets, reflecting a somewhat bullish sentiment. Despite positive revenue growth, Alerus Finl faces challenges with below-average net margin, ROE, and ROA.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 17, 2024 | 5:01 pm

MA

Recent options activity for Mastercard (NYSE:MA) shows a bearish sentiment among large investors, with 62% of trades being bearish. The options activity suggests a targeted price range of $500 to $560. Analysts have mixed views, with price targets ranging from $525 to $570.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 17, 2024 | 5:01 pm

VST

Vistra (NYSE:VST) has seen unusual options activity, with a significant number of bearish positions taken by large investors. This suggests potential volatility in the stock. The options activity includes 21 notable trades, with a mix of calls and puts, indicating divided sentiment. The stock is currently trading at $91.02, with analysts providing mixed ratings and price targets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 17, 2024 | 5:01 pm

FHN

First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) 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 $18.0, reflecting a slight increase from previous targets. The company's financial performance shows strong revenue growth but challenges in profitability and asset utilization.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 17, 2024 | 5:00 pm

SNV

Synovus Financial Corp (NYSE:SNV) has been analyzed by 14 financial analysts, showing a range of ratings from bullish to indifferent. The average 12-month price target has increased by 11.6% to $47.64. Despite positive analyst sentiment, Synovus faces financial challenges, including a -45.57% revenue decline and negative net margins.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 17, 2024 | 5:00 pm

VBTX

Analysts have shared mixed opinions on Veritex Holdings (NASDAQ:VBTX) over the past three months, with a majority being bullish. The average 12-month price target has increased by 7.17% to $28.4. Despite challenges in revenue growth and profitability, analysts have maintained or raised their ratings, indicating a positive outlook.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 17, 2024 | 5:00 pm

GPN

Analysts have mixed ratings for Global Payments (NYSE:GPN), with a recent decrease in the average 12-month price target by 5.25%. The company's financial performance shows positive revenue growth but challenges in profitability and returns. Analysts' actions include maintaining, raising, and lowering ratings and price targets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 17, 2024 | 5:00 pm

EBAY

Josh Brown recommended buying eBay shares during a live CNBC segment with Al Michaels, leading to an increase in trading volume for eBay stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 17, 2024 | 4:55 pm

GDEV

Noble Capital Markets has maintained an 'Outperform' rating on GDEV and raised its price target from $60 to $70, indicating a positive outlook for the company's stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 17, 2024 | 4:43 pm

LSPD

Lightspeed Commerce Inc (NYSE:LSPD) is expected to see strong revenue growth, driven by transaction-based and subscription-based revenue. Analyst Mark Palmer initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $20 price target, highlighting the company's focus on organic growth and profitability.

Portfolio Pulse from Priya Nigam

September 17, 2024 | 4:41 pm