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ALTM

Arcadium Lithium (NYSE:ALTM) has received mixed analyst ratings in the last three months, with 2 somewhat bullish and 2 indifferent ratings. The average 12-month price target is now $8.32, significantly lower than the previous $30.00, indicating a bearish sentiment shift. Arcadium Lithium, a lithium producer from the Allkem-Livent merger, faces revenue challenges but has strong profitability indicators like net margin and ROE.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 22, 2024 | 8:01 pm

GAIN

Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) has seen its stock increase by 1.16% over the past month and 7.48% over the past year. Currently trading at $14.43, the company has a P/E ratio of 6.33, which is significantly lower than the Capital Markets industry average of 36.44. This could suggest that GAIN is undervalued or that shareholders have lower growth expectations compared to its industry peers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 22, 2024 | 8:00 pm

ELGP

Elate Group has announced the offering of each common unit at an IPO price of $4.25 per common unit.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 22, 2024 | 7:26 pm

GBTC

FTX's bankruptcy estate sold its entire stake in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), valued at nearly $1 billion, contributing to half of the $2 billion outflows from GBTC since it became an ETF. The sale occurred after the SEC approved the trading of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, including GBTC's conversion from a closed-end fund. Despite the new ETFs, GBTC has seen substantial withdrawals, and Bitcoin's price has declined since the ETF approvals.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

January 22, 2024 | 7:26 pm

RF

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with 11 analysts providing diverse outlooks. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $19.6, reflecting an 8.59% increase from the previous target. Analysts from firms such as Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, RBC Capital, and Jefferies have raised their price targets, while Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan have lowered theirs. Regions Financial's financials show a negative revenue trend with a -0.54% decline in growth, but strong net margin and ROE figures. The company's market capitalization is above industry benchmarks, indicating a strong market presence.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 22, 2024 | 7:00 pm

TELL

Tellurian Inc. (NYSE:TELL) has seen a decrease in short interest, with the short percent of float dropping 4.36% since the last report. The company has 101.35 million shares sold short, representing 15.13% of its float. The current short interest is higher than the peer group average of 3.21%. While a decline in short interest can indicate a more bullish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price rise.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 22, 2024 | 6:45 pm

CMTL

Comtech Telecommunications Corp (NASDAQ:CMTL) shares surged 19.6% after announcing a $45 million strategic investment from White Hat Capital Partners LP and Magnetar. The investment, involving convertible preferred stock, aims to enhance financial flexibility, support recent contracts, and meet customer demand. The funds will be allocated to working capital, debt repayment, and growth initiatives. CEO Ken Peterman views this as a pivotal moment for the company's transformation.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

January 22, 2024 | 6:31 pm

CHH

Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:CHH) has received mixed ratings from 3 analysts in the past three months, with a recent shift towards a more bearish sentiment. The average 12-month price target is now $120.67, down 6.46% from the previous $129.00. Analysts from Baird, Jefferies, and Morgan Stanley have provided ratings and adjusted price targets, reflecting their views on the company's market performance and financial health. Choice Hotels operates 628,000 rooms across 13 brands and recently acquired Radisson, adding approximately 70,000 rooms. The company's financials show positive revenue growth but a lower net margin compared to the industry, an impressive ROE and ROA, and a high debt-to-equity ratio.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 22, 2024 | 6:01 pm

HUN

Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) received mixed analyst ratings in the latest quarter, with 4 indifferent and 1 somewhat bearish. The average 12-month price target is $23.2, down from the previous $24.25. Analysts from RBC Capital, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and UBS have adjusted their price targets and ratings, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Huntsman is a US-based chemical manufacturer with a lower market capitalization and revenue decline of -25.11% as of September 30, 2023. The company has a net margin and ROE of 0.0%, indicating challenges in profitability and shareholder returns, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 22, 2024 | 6:01 pm

SLB

Four analysts have recently published ratings on Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB), all maintaining a somewhat bullish stance with no changes in sentiment over the past three months. The 12-month price targets show an average of $71.75, with a slight decline from the previous average. Analysts from RBC Capital, Susquehanna, Barclays, and Wells Fargo have provided ratings and adjusted price targets, reflecting their views on the company's market performance and financial health. Schlumberger's financial indicators such as revenue growth, net margin, ROE, ROA, and debt management are also discussed, providing a comprehensive view of the company's financial story.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 22, 2024 | 6:00 pm