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ENTG

Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) has been analyzed by 6 analysts, showing a shift towards more bullish ratings in the last three months with an increase in the average 12-month price target to $142.17 from $111.00. The company faces challenges in revenue growth, net margin, ROE, ROA, and carries a high debt-to-equity ratio. Despite these financial challenges, the updated analyst ratings and price targets suggest a positive outlook on the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 7:00 pm

BNTC

JMP Securities analyst Silvan Tuerkcan has maintained a Market Outperform rating on Benitec Biopharma (NASDAQ:BNTC) and increased the price target from $8 to $10.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 6:58 pm

APD

Air Products & Chemicals (APD) shares are trading higher following an upgrade from Neutral to Buy by B of A Securities, which also set a $264 price target for the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 6:57 pm

ACGL

JMP Securities analyst Matthew Carletti has maintained a Market Outperform rating on Arch Capital Group (ACGL) and increased the price target from $95 to $100.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 6:55 pm

APD

BofA Securities analyst Steve Byrne upgraded Air Products & Chemicals Inc (NYSE:APD) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $264, citing an unwarranted valuation disconnect, lower risk in speculative project backlog, and a strong base business. Despite missing Q1 2024 earnings expectations due to challenges in its helium business, the company's long-term outlook remains positive with a $20 billion project backlog. APD shares rose 4.4% to $226.54.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

February 15, 2024 | 6:47 pm

CCL

Recent options trading activity for Carnival (NYSE:CCL) shows a bullish sentiment among investors, with 71% of trades being bullish. Significant trading activity aims for a price range of $15.0 to $19.0 over the next three months. Carnival, the largest global cruise company, has seen its stock price slightly decrease by -0.05%, currently at $15.26. Analysts have set an average price target of $18.0, with Truist Securities maintaining a Hold rating at the same target price.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 6:45 pm

F

Financial analysts have observed a bullish trend in Ford Motor's (NYSE:F) options trading, with 70% of trades being bullish. The analysis indicates a target price range of $11.17 to $12.82. Notable trades include both puts and calls, with significant volumes and open interest. Ford's current market status shows a 1.43% increase in stock price to $12.41, with potential overbought signals. Analyst ratings vary, with an average target price of $13.8, but opinions range from Buy to Sell. Ford's strategic division into Ford Blue and Ford Model e aims to enhance its market share.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 6:30 pm

ALNY

Needham analyst Joseph Stringer reiterates a Buy rating on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY) and maintains a $200 price target.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 6:28 pm

IRDM

LightShed Partners analyst Walter Piecyk downgraded Iridium Communications (IRDM) from Buy to Neutral, indicating a shift in the firm's outlook on the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 6:24 pm

IPGP

Citigroup analyst Jamie Wang downgrades IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) from Neutral to Sell and lowers the price target from $111 to $74, indicating a bearish outlook on the company's stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 6:22 pm