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CEG

Smart money investors have shown a significant interest in Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) options, with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 14 unusual trades, indicating a potential price movement between $140 and $260. The trading volume and open interest analysis suggest a keen investor interest in CEG's options. Currently, CEG's stock is slightly up, with an earnings announcement expected in 31 days. Analysts from Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS have given positive ratings, with price targets ranging from $185 to $201.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 01, 2024 | 8:15 pm

TTWO

Analyst ratings for Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) show a positive trend, with recent evaluations ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target has increased to $190.6, up 11.03% from $171.67. Analyst actions include maintaining, raising, and lowering ratings, reflecting their response to market conditions and company performance. Take-Two, known for franchises like 'Grand Theft Auto', faces revenue challenges but stands out in market capitalization, net margin, ROE, ROA, and debt management.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 01, 2024 | 8:01 pm

SLB

Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) was analyzed by 8 analysts, revealing a range of opinions. The average 12-month price target is $70.25, with a high of $77 and a low of $64. The company's financial performance shows strong revenue growth, net margin, ROE, and ROA, with a prudent debt management strategy. Analysts maintain or adjust their ratings based on recent developments, reflecting their current perception of the company.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 01, 2024 | 8:00 pm

VLO

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish sentiment towards Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO), with a significant move in options trading detected by Benzinga. The trading activity includes 13 extraordinary options activities, with a bearish majority of 84% and bullish minority of 15%. The focus is on a price band between $120.0 and $185.0. Valero Energy, a major independent refiner, is currently trading up by 1.34% at $172.98, potentially overbought. Analysts have mixed ratings, with an average target price of $178.2.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 01, 2024 | 8:00 pm

MPC

High-rolling investors have shown a bullish sentiment on Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC), with options trading data revealing a significant interest in the stock. Benzinga's tracking highlighted 9 notable options trades, with a majority being bullish. The trading range for MPC's options is between $65.0 to $200.0. Currently, MPC's stock is slightly up by 0.19% at $201.89, with some analysts suggesting it may be overbought. Analyst ratings vary, with target prices ranging from $186 to $230.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 01, 2024 | 8:00 pm

WTFC

In the last three months, 10 analysts have provided diverse ratings for Wintrust Finl (NASDAQ:WTFC), ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $114.5, up 7.9% from the previous $106.12. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets based on market dynamics and company performance, with actions including 'Maintain', 'Raise', and 'Lower'. Wintrust Financial Corp, operating in the Chicago area and southern Wisconsin, has shown impressive financial performance with a revenue growth rate of 3.19%, a net margin of 20.41%, and an ROE of 2.43%. However, its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73 indicates a higher level of debt.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 01, 2024 | 8:00 pm

TPG

Analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for TPG (NASDAQ:TPG), showing a positive outlook with an average 12-month price target of $42.71, reflecting a 12.9% increase from the previous target. The updates include raised price targets from analysts at Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, BMO Capital, Morgan Stanley, and TD Cowen. TPG's financial performance shows significant revenue growth but challenges in net margin, ROE, ROA, and high debt levels.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 01, 2024 | 8:00 pm

BTCUSD

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli predicts a 75% chance that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach $1 million by the end of 2024. Despite skepticism and without providing a detailed thesis, Shkreli stands by his prediction, dismissing it as not an April Fool's joke. This prediction surpasses other bullish forecasts, including hedge fund manager Mark Yusko's $150,000 target and Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood's long-term $3.8 million projection. Bitcoin continues to show strength, marking its seventh consecutive monthly gain.

Portfolio Pulse from Ivan Crnogatić

April 01, 2024 | 7:55 pm

AMGN

GOOG

META

MSFT

SBUX

VZ

WMT

Reddit's r/stocks forum users identified undervalued stocks for 2024, with top picks including Meta Platforms Inc (META), Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), Starbucks Corp (SBUX), Verizon Communications Inc (VZ), Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Walmart Inc (WMT), and Amgen Inc (AMGN). These companies were highlighted for their growth prospects, innovative approaches, and strong fundamentals despite some facing skepticism.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

April 01, 2024 | 7:53 pm

ETHUSD

Trader Ali Charts predicts a significant correction for Ethereum (ETH) if it breaks the $3,400 support level, potentially dropping to $2,800. This scenario is based on the formation of a bear pennant on the daily chart. The warning emphasizes the importance of key support levels for Ethereum's price stability, similar to Bitcoin, and highlights the crypto market's volatility.

Portfolio Pulse from Ivan Crnogatić

April 01, 2024 | 7:45 pm