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BRX

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak maintains a 'Hold' rating on Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:BRX) and lowers the price target from $24.5 to $22.75.

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October 31, 2023 | 5:58 pm

BALY

Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial has maintained a 'Hold' rating on Ballys (NYSE:BALY) and lowered the price target from $16 to $10.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 5:56 pm

ZI

Raymond James analyst Brian Peterson has maintained an 'Outperform' rating on ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ:ZI) but lowered the price target from $26 to $20.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 5:53 pm

MCD

McDonald's Corp reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings with a 14% YoY sales growth to $6.692 billion and an adjusted EPS of $3.19. Following the announcement, several analysts revised their price targets on McDonald's. Stephens & Co. and BMO Capital lowered their targets, while DZ Bank upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

October 31, 2023 | 5:51 pm

WTW

Raymond James analyst C. Gregory Peters maintains an Outperform rating on Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) and raises the price target from $250 to $255.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 5:49 pm

UPS

A significant bullish stance has been taken on United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) by a large investor, as indicated by a large position in UPS options. The sentiment among these big-money traders is 60% bullish and 40% bearish. The price target for UPS, based on Volume and Open Interest, is between $140.0 and $180.0. JP Morgan and Susquehanna have maintained their Neutral ratings on UPS, with price targets of $178 and $160 respectively.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 31, 2023 | 5:47 pm

ORCL

A significant bullish stance has been taken on Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) as evidenced by unusual options activity. The sentiment among these big-money traders is split 50% bullish and 50% bearish. The whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $125.0 for Oracle over the last 3 months. Evercore ISI Group upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $135, while Morgan Stanley maintained their Equal-Weight rating with a price target of $107.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 31, 2023 | 5:47 pm

WDC

Raymond James analyst Srini Pajjuri has maintained an 'Outperform' rating on Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) and raised the price target from $46 to $48.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 5:40 pm

QGEN

Qiagen NV's Q3 2023 net sales were above the outlook, driven by 5% growth in the non-COVID-19 portfolio. However, overall sales declined 5% from Q3 2022 due to significant COVID-19 sales contributions. The company affirmed its guidance for 2023 net sales of at least $1.97 billion, driven by solid consumables demand. William Blair believes these projections are attainable, considering the sustained robust demand amidst a complex macroeconomic landscape. QGEN shares are up 5.25% at $37.42.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

October 31, 2023 | 5:38 pm

HIG

Raymond James analyst C. Gregory Peters maintains an Outperform rating on Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG) and raises the price target from $85 to $90.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 31, 2023 | 5:36 pm