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NVST

Stifel analyst Jonathan Bock maintains a 'Buy' rating on Envista Holdings (NYSE:NVST) but has lowered the price target from $45 to $36.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 7:31 pm

FSLR

First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:FSLR) reported mixed Q3 results, with lower-than-expected revenues but stronger than expected EPS and margins. The company also raised its 2023 EPS guidance midpoint by 10 cents. Analysts from BMO Capital Markets, Roth Capital Partners, Piper Sandler, KeyBanc, and Raymond James provided their insights on the results, with varying ratings and price targets. Despite the mixed results, First Solar's stock remained volatile in early trading.

Portfolio Pulse from Priya Nigam

November 01, 2023 | 7:30 pm

SOFI

American hedge-fund manager James Altucher has mentioned SoFi Technologies in his buyout trader newsletter, suggesting the stock as a buy. This has led to increased attention from traders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 7:29 pm

ECL

Stifel analyst Shlomo Rosenbaum maintains a 'Hold' rating on Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) and raises the price target from $187 to $193.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 7:29 pm

XRAY

Stifel analyst Jonathan Block has maintained a 'Hold' rating on Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY) and lowered the price target from $41 to $35.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 7:28 pm

SPY

Jeffrey Gundlach of DoubleLine Capital commented on the Federal Reserve's recent decision, stating it was almost a direct repeat of the last meeting. He also noted that the Fed has left the door 'wide open' for further action.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 7:28 pm

CZR

Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintains a Buy rating on Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) but lowers the price target from $80 to $70.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 7:27 pm

BTCUSD

CLSK

RIOT

Bernstein, a global asset management firm, predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) prices could surge to $150,000 by 2025, amid positivity surrounding the spot Bitcoin ETF approval. The approval is expected by Q1 2024. The firm also initiated coverage on several Bitcoin mining firms, including Riot Platforms and CleanSpark, citing Bitcoin mining as a high-beta strategy for gaining exposure to the market.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

November 01, 2023 | 7:24 pm

SBUX

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is set to report its Q4 financial results. Analysts expect a revenue of $9.29 billion and earnings per share of 97 cents. Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour sees a favorable risk/reward for investors, despite concerns about China growth and competition. The company's new CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, is expected to provide updates on the reinvention plan and potential store count in the US. Starbucks shares are currently trading at $91.43, down 10% year-to-date.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

November 01, 2023 | 7:21 pm

ZBRA

UBS analyst Damian Karas maintains a Buy rating on Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) but lowers the price target from $370 to $340.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 01, 2023 | 7:16 pm