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Small-cap ETFs have seen record inflows, with over $3.5 billion in a week, led by retail investors. Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF and Vanguard Small-Cap ETF are top performers. Despite the influx, small caps are still undervalued. Bank of America predicts a bullish outlook for small caps, potentially outperforming large caps in 2024 with an expected 10% annual return.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

February 21, 2024 | 5:28 pm

UNH

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) has seen unusual options activity, with a bullish sentiment from significant investors. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 9 transactions, predominantly bullish. The focus is on a price range of $500.0 to $650.0. UNH's current stock price is $524.02, with an RSI indicating potential overbought status. Analysts have a consensus target price of $605.0, with Stephens & Co. recently lowering its rating to Overweight.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 5:16 pm

PYPL

Recent unusual options activity in PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) indicates a predominantly bearish sentiment among big-money traders, with a split of 31% bullish and 68% bearish. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 32 uncommon trades, including 8 puts and 24 calls, targeting a price range of $37.5 to $100.0 for PYPL over the last 3 months. The most significant options spotted include a bullish call with a strike price of $60.00 expiring on 01/16/26, among others. PayPal, known for its electronic payment solutions and owning Venmo, saw its stock price decrease by -0.9%, with a current price of $58.1.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 5:16 pm

CZR

Analysts have mixed views on Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR), with recent ratings ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target is now $59.00, down from $60.25. Analysts from firms like Susquehanna and Barclays have adjusted their price targets and ratings, reflecting changes in market dynamics and company performance. Caesars, with a significant presence in the gaming industry, shows strong market recognition but faces challenges in profitability and efficiency, as indicated by its financials.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 5:01 pm

NOW

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish sentiment towards ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW), with options activity indicating a divided mood: 40% bullish and 60% bearish. The options market dynamics reveal significant trades with expectations of price movements between $600 and $1020 over the next three months. ServiceNow's current trading volume is 328,992, with a price decrease of -1.97%, standing at $738.0. Analysts maintain positive ratings, with an average target price of $877.0.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 5:01 pm

MPWR

Over the past 15 years, Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) has significantly outperformed the market, with an average annual return of 30.9%. A $100 investment in MPWR 15 years ago would be worth $5,550.20 today. The company's market capitalization currently stands at $33.77 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 5:00 pm

IEX

IDEX (NYSE:IEX) has delivered an average annual return of 13.34% over the past 20 years, outperforming the market by 5.81% on an annualized basis. A $100 investment in IEX 20 years ago would be worth $1,232.90 today. The company currently has a market capitalization of $17.42 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 5:00 pm

VLO

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) has seen a balanced mix of bullish and bearish options trading, with significant activity in a price band between $110.0 and $165.0. The company, a major independent refiner, is currently trading at $135.82, showing a slight increase. Analysts from Raymond James and Barclays have given strong buy and overweight ratings, with target prices of $155 and $149, respectively. The options market's interest, combined with analyst ratings, suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for VLO.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 4:31 pm

AZO

Over the past 20 years, AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) has delivered an average annual return of 18.64%, outperforming the market by 11.11%. A $100 investment in AZO 20 years ago would now be worth $3,049.57, showcasing the impact of compounded returns over time. AutoZone's current market capitalization stands at $46.62 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 21, 2024 | 4:30 pm

MPW

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) reported Q4 FY23 revenues of $336.6 million, surpassing consensus estimates but experienced a decline in NFFO per share to $0.36 from $0.43 a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $(664) million, significantly higher than the previous year's $(140) million. Total assets were $18.3 billion, with a focus on accelerating capital allocation strategy for 2024. Uncertainty around hospitals leased to Steward and liquidity transactions led MPW to withhold FY24 guidance.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

February 21, 2024 | 4:28 pm