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ZION

Morgan Stanley analyst Ken Zerbe has maintained an Underweight rating on Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:ZION) but raised the price target from $32 to $40.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:02 pm

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NIO

NIO Inc (NYSE:NIO) shares dropped 2.4% to $5.89, influenced by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) which fell 5.92% post-earnings. Alibaba's Q3 revenue was $36.67 billion, slightly missing estimates. NIO is viewed as a Buy by analysts despite a 22.4% fall in the past 3 months. Its revenue increased by 42.96% over the past year.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:02 pm

WTW

Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Sinisi maintains an Equal-Weight rating on Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) and raises the price target from $248 to $270.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:01 pm

MTB

M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has received 7 analyst ratings in the past three months, with a mix of bullish and indifferent perspectives. The average 12-month price target is now $160.71, up from $157.20. Analyst actions include both upgrades and downgrades, with price targets ranging from $145.00 to $179.00. M&T Bank's financials show a market cap above industry average, a slight revenue decline, but strong net margin, ROE, and ROA, indicating robust profitability and asset management.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:01 pm

FITB

Analysts have diverse views on Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB), with recent evaluations ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target is $38.71, marking a 13.85% increase from the previous target of $34.00. Analysts from firms like Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Barclays have raised their price targets, reflecting optimism about FITB's financial performance, including solid revenue growth and exceptional net margin and ROE. The company operates a diversified financial-services business across multiple states and has shown strong profitability and effective cost control.

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WBS

Analyst opinions on Webster Financial Corp (NYSE:WBS) have shown a positive shift in the last three months, with an increase in bullish sentiments and a rise in the 12-month price target to $59.17 from $55.44. Recent analyst actions include ratings adjustments and price target changes, reflecting an optimistic outlook on WBS's performance. Despite facing revenue challenges with a -6.3% decline, WBS demonstrates strong profitability with impressive net margin, ROE, and ROA figures, and maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:01 pm

RCL

Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:RCL) received mixed analyst ratings with a trend towards bullishness. Over the past three months, 9 analysts provided ratings, with a shift from bullish to indifferent in the last 30 days. The average 12-month price target is $141.11, marking a 10.12% increase from the previous target. Analysts from firms like Morgan Stanley, Stifel, and Barclays have adjusted their price targets, reflecting optimism about the company's performance. Royal Caribbean, a leading cruise company, shows strong financial indicators such as a 39.0% revenue growth rate and a 24.25% net margin, despite challenges in ROE and ROA.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:00 pm

PRU

Recent analyst ratings for Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) show a mix of opinions, with 1 bullish and 4 indifferent ratings. The average 12-month price target has increased to $114.4, up 4.19% from $109.80. Analyst actions include both raises and lowers in ratings and price targets, reflecting varied expectations for the company's performance. Prudential Financial, a diversified insurance company, faces challenges in revenue growth, net margin, ROE, ROA, and debt management, indicating potential difficulties ahead.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:00 pm

WERN

Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker maintains an Overweight rating on Werner Enterprises (WERN) but lowers the price target from $60 to $59.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:00 pm

SNV

In the past three months, 11 analysts have provided diverse ratings for Synovus Financial Corp (SNV), with recent updates showing a positive trend in price targets. The average 12-month price target is now $41.09, up 14.94% from the previous $35.75, indicating bullish sentiment. Analysts from firms like Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Goldman Sachs have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting their outlook on SNV's market performance. Despite this, SNV faces challenges such as below-industry revenue growth, net margin, ROE, and ROA, suggesting potential difficulties ahead.

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February 07, 2024 | 9:00 pm