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AXP

Analysts have provided mixed evaluations for American Express (NYSE:AXP) over the last three months, with a total of 14 ratings ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target for AXP is $179.36, with a high of $205.00 and a low of $151.00, marking a slight decrease from the previous average of $180.88. Recent actions by analysts include various rating adjustments and price target changes. American Express, a global financial services company, has shown strong financial performance with a revenue growth rate of 13.57%, a net margin of 15.76%, an ROE of 8.95%, an ROA of 0.98%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76.

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January 08, 2024 | 2:00 pm

LUV

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has been rated by 8 analysts in the last three months, with a mix of sentiments. The average 12-month price target is $29.75, down from $31.57. Analysts from firms like Bernstein, Evercore ISI Group, Citigroup, Raymond James, Susquehanna, Morgan Stanley, and TD Cowen have adjusted their ratings and price targets. Southwest's financials show a market cap that asserts its dominance, a revenue growth of 4.9%, a net margin of 2.96%, an ROE of 1.77%, an ROA of 0.53%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84.

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January 08, 2024 | 2:00 pm

Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with 7 analysts offering a range of opinions. The average 12-month price target has risen to $7.5, up 13.29% from the previous $6.62. Analysts from Keybanc, Truist Securities, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Susquehanna, Wells Fargo, and UBS have updated their ratings and price targets, reflecting a generally positive outlook. Marqeta, a card-issuing platform provider, has seen a revenue decline of -43.17% and faces challenges with market capitalization, net margin, ROE, and ROA, despite a low debt-to-equity ratio.

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January 08, 2024 | 2:00 pm

HST

B of A Securities analyst Shaun Kelley has upgraded Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) from Underperform to Buy and increased the price target from $18 to $23. This upgrade reflects a positive outlook on the company's stock, suggesting potential growth and a higher valuation than previously estimated.

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January 08, 2024 | 1:53 pm

ABBV

ARMH

BITF

COHR

GEHC

IMGN

METC

TEVA

TKO

Jim Cramer discussed various healthcare and technology stocks on CNBC's 'Mad Money Lightning Round'. He recommended staying with Realty Income (O), called ImmunoGen (IMGN) a property of AbbVie (ABBV), and labeled GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC) as 'ridiculously cheap'. He was not a buyer of Ramaco Resources (METC) and expressed uncertainty about Bitfarms (BITF) and TKO Group Holdings (TKO). Cramer was positive about Arm Holdings (ARMH) and neutral about Micron Technology (MU), but found Coherent Corp. (COHR) too expensive and is not a supporter of Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA).

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January 08, 2024 | 1:53 pm

CAKE

DRI

VAC

Wall Street's most accurate analysts have provided ratings for three consumer discretionary stocks with over 3% dividend yields. Darden Restaurants (DRI) received an Outperform rating from Oppenheimer and a Buy from Truist Securities, with recent upbeat earnings. The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) was upgraded to Outperform by Wedbush despite downbeat quarterly results. Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) saw a downgrade to Equal-Weight by Barclays and a maintained Buy rating from Truist Securities, with a new board member appointment.

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January 08, 2024 | 1:51 pm

BECN

William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel has upgraded Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN) from Market Perform to Outperform, indicating a positive outlook on the company's stock.

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January 08, 2024 | 1:50 pm

ANET

Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes upgraded Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) from Hold to Buy and set a price target of $300.

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January 08, 2024 | 1:48 pm

EXP

Loop Capital analyst Garik Shmois has upgraded Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) from Hold to Buy, indicating a positive outlook on the company's stock.

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January 08, 2024 | 1:46 pm

AYI

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) is anticipated to release its fiscal 2024 Q1 earnings on Jan. 9, 2023, with expected earnings of $3.22 per share on revenue of $937.70 million. Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea has maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $200 to $236. The company previously reported better-than-expected earnings for Q4 2023. Acuity Brands offers a dividend yield of 0.25%, with a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share. To earn $500 a month in dividends, an investor would need to own approximately 11,538 shares, valued at $2,369,674. AYI shares rose 0.9% to close at $205.38 on Friday.

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January 08, 2024 | 1:46 pm