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SMBK

In the latest quarter, 4 analysts provided mixed ratings for SmartFinancial (NYSE:SMBK), with 3 somewhat bullish and 1 indifferent. The 12-month price targets set by analysts average at $25.5, with a high of $26.00 and a low of $24.00. Analyst actions included maintaining, raising, and lowering ratings, reflecting dynamic market conditions and company performance. SmartFinancial's financials show challenges, including a -12.61% revenue decline and below-industry benchmarks in net margin, ROE, and ROA.

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April 24, 2024 | 4:01 pm

AMST

ATXI

BOF

EDU

EVO

RBBN

U.S. stocks showed mixed performance with the Dow Jones falling over 100 points, while the NASDAQ rose slightly. Consumer discretionary shares led gains, while industrials fell. Ribbon Communications, BranchOut Food, and Amesite saw significant stock price increases following positive news, whereas Evotec, Avenue Therapeutics, and New Oriental Education & Technology experienced declines. Crude oil inventories dropped more than expected, impacting commodity markets.

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April 24, 2024 | 4:00 pm

GT

MGDDY

Michelin has announced that it still expects its full-year adjusted free cash flow to be above €1.5 billion, according to Bloomberg.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:54 pm

GD

General Dynamics reported Q1 2024 earnings of $2.88 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $3.03, but showed a 9.09% increase from the previous year. Sales reached $10.730 billion, exceeding estimates of $10.317 billion, marking an 8.59% increase year-over-year.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:50 pm

BYD

TSLA

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported a significant sales decline and a halved profit but announced plans to accelerate affordable EV production, causing shares to surge almost 10% after-hours. Despite facing stiff competition from BYD Company Limited (OTC:BYD), known as the 'Tesla killer', Tesla is focusing on affordable EVs and AI investments, including a robotaxi reveal planned for August 8. The company's financials for the quarter ended March 31 showed a 9% revenue decline and a 55% net income drop, underperforming LSEG estimates.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:49 pm

SHOP

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish sentiment towards Shopify (NYSE:SHOP), as revealed by Benzinga's tracking of public options records. The analysis of options activities indicates a divided mood among investors, with a significant lean towards bearishness. The observed options activities suggest expectations of Shopify's stock price moving within a $69.0 to $80.0 range. Despite the bearish sentiment, Shopify's e-commerce platform continues to cater to small and medium-sized businesses, with its stock currently down by -2.36% and trading at $72.26.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:45 pm

ON

TXN

ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:ON) shares rose after Texas Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXN) reported Q1 earnings surpassing estimates. Texas Instruments' earnings were $1.20 per share with revenue of $3.66 billion, exceeding expectations. ON Semiconductor is anticipated to report Q1 earnings of $1.04 per share and revenue of $1.851 billion. Analysts have recently lowered ON's price targets, with Exane BNP Paribas downgrading it to Underperform. ON's 200-day moving average is $82.36, above its current price, indicating potential long-term bullishness.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:41 pm

MOTO

SHOC

TEL

TE Connectivity Ltd (NYSE:TEL) reported fiscal Q2 2024 net sales of $3.97 billion, a 5% decrease Y/Y but beating consensus estimates. Adjusted EPS was $1.86, surpassing the consensus of $1.83. Orders increased by 6% Q/Q across all segments. The company saw a decline in revenue across its Transportation, Industrial, and Communications Solutions segments. The adjusted operating margin improved to 18.5%, and the company generated $1.1 billion in free cash flow. CEO Terrence Curtin highlighted the importance of mega trends for future growth. TEL expects Q3 net sales of $4.0 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.85, below consensus estimates. TEL shares dropped 0.85% in premarket trading. TEL is also accessible through ETFs SHOC and MOTO.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:40 pm

HUM

Humana's stock is trading lower following the company's announcement that its EPS growth outlook for 2025 will be affected by various factors, leading to the abandonment of its previous $6 to $10 Adjusted EPS growth target range.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:39 pm

HUM

Humana has revised its 2025 adjusted EPS growth outlook, stating that due to several variables that will not be clear until later this year, it is prudent to wait for greater clarity before providing specific guidance. The company no longer considers the previously stated target range of $6 to $10 of adjusted EPS growth for 2025 as appropriate.

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April 24, 2024 | 3:35 pm