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XOM

Financial analysis reveals a bearish sentiment among traders on Exxon Mobil (XOM) with 56% showing bearish tendencies in options trading. A significant volume of options trades has been observed, with a focus on a price band between $95.0 and $110.0. The largest trades include both bullish and bearish positions, with varying expiration dates and strike prices. Exxon Mobil, a leading oil and gas company, has seen its stock price slightly increase by 0.32%, with an RSI indicating a potential overbought situation. Analysts have mixed opinions, with an average price target of $122.33, ranging from $115 to $132.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 09, 2024 | 6:45 pm

BKH

Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintains a Sector Perform rating on Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) and raises the price target from $57 to $58.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 09, 2024 | 6:42 pm

SPB

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPB) exceeded first-quarter financial expectations with adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share and sales of $692.20 million. Despite the strong results, SPB shares fell 1% to $85.21. Analysts from Canaccord Genuity, Wells Fargo, and RBC Capital adjusted their price targets following the report, with changes reflecting a mix of optimism and caution.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

February 09, 2024 | 6:33 pm

V

Recent options market activity indicates a bullish sentiment towards Visa (NYSE:V), with 70% of trades being bullish. Notable trades include a mix of puts and calls, targeting a price range of $155.0 to $280.0. Visa's current trading volume is 1,598,313, with a slight price decrease of -0.28%, and an RSI indicating a potential overbought situation. Analysts have set an average price target of $299.8, with ratings ranging from Neutral to Overweight. Visa, the world's largest payment processor, processed over $14 trillion in fiscal 2022.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 09, 2024 | 6:30 pm

APDN

HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Yi Chen has maintained a Buy rating on Applied DNA Sciences (NASDAQ:APDN) and adjusted the price target to $1.5 from $2.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 09, 2024 | 6:27 pm

BN

Scotiabank analyst Mario Saric has maintained a Sector Outperform rating on Brookfield (NYSE:BN) and increased the price target from $49 to $50.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 09, 2024 | 6:27 pm

MUSA

Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) reported Q4 preliminary earnings of $7.00 per share, surpassing estimates of $6.25 but missed sales forecasts with $5.07 billion against expected $5.42 billion. Despite this, analysts from Wells Fargo and Stephens & Co. increased their price targets for MUSA, citing confidence in the company's strategy and market position. MUSA shares fell 3% to $389.49 following the announcement.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

February 09, 2024 | 6:26 pm

COP

Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng has maintained a 'Sector Perform' rating on ConocoPhillips (COP) and increased the price target from $115 to $120.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 09, 2024 | 6:24 pm

STE

Stephens & Co. analyst Jacob Johnson reiterated an Overweight rating on Steris (NYSE:STE) and maintained a $250 price target.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 09, 2024 | 6:12 pm

WMS

Stephens & Co. analyst Trey Grooms maintains an Overweight rating on Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) and raises the price target from $138 to $182.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 09, 2024 | 6:08 pm