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FOUR

Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) received mixed analyst ratings with 5 bullish, 5 somewhat bullish, 1 indifferent, and 1 bearish. The average 12-month price target is $74.42, up from $73.00, with a high of $96.00 and a low of $49.00. Analysts from firms like Goldman Sachs, Raymond James, and DA Davidson have raised their price targets, while Mizuho and Truist Securities lowered theirs. Shift4 Payments has a market cap below industry average, a 23.41% revenue growth rate, a net margin of 4.83%, an ROE of 8.62%, an ROA of 1.24%, and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.43.

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January 11, 2024 | 2:01 pm

HPP

Analysts have provided diverse ratings for Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE:HPP) with an average 12-month price target of $9.81, up from the previous $8.57. The ratings range from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', with recent upgrades from firms like Goldman Sachs and BMO Capital. Despite a revenue decline of -11.1% as of September 30, 2023, HPP has a strong net margin and ROA but carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.77. The company specializes in office and media/entertainment properties on the West Coast.

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January 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm

IPG

Interpublic Gr of Cos (NYSE:IPG) has been evaluated by 6 analysts, with a mix of neutral and buy ratings. The average 12-month price target is now $35.0, down from $37.45, indicating a 6.54% decrease. Analysts from UBS, Citigroup, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo have adjusted their price targets, with most lowering their estimates. IPG's financial performance shows revenue growth but below-average net margin, ROE, and ROA, and a high debt-to-equity ratio.

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January 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm

HAYW

Six analysts have provided ratings on Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) with an average 12-month price target of $13.75, down from $14.70. The ratings include 1 bullish, 1 somewhat bullish, and 4 indifferent. Analysts from Jefferies, Stifel, Goldman Sachs, and Keybanc have adjusted their price targets and ratings, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Hayward Holdings, a manufacturer of swimming pool equipment, has seen a -10.18% decline in revenue growth and has below industry average net margin and ROE. The company's market capitalization is below industry benchmarks, and it has a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86.

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January 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm

SLB

Schlumberger Inc. (NYSE:SLB) saw a 0.87% increase in its stock price to $48.87 in the current market session, despite a decline of 6.77% over the past month and 16.15% over the past year. The article discusses the P/E ratio of Schlumberger in comparison to its industry peers, noting that Schlumberger's P/E is lower than the Energy Equipment & Services industry average. This could indicate that the stock is undervalued or that investors have lower growth expectations for the company. The P/E ratio, while useful, should not be the sole metric for investment decisions and should be considered alongside other financial metrics and qualitative analysis.

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January 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm

ECC

Eagle Point Credit Company has announced an underwritten public offering of Series F Preferred Stock, although the specific terms of the offering have not been disclosed.

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January 11, 2024 | 1:58 pm

RWAY

Runway Growth Finance Corp. (RWAY) reported Q4 2023 portfolio updates, with eight investments totaling $154.6M in funded loans and other investments. Investments included new and existing portfolio companies, such as Blueshift Labs, Linxup, Betterment, Synack, Bombora, Route 92 Medical, Snagajob, and Gynesonics. The company also experienced two prepayments totaling $61.7M. The CEO highlighted strong momentum and opportunities for 2024, especially in the second half of the year.

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January 11, 2024 | 1:46 pm

ECC

ECCF

Eagle Point Credit Company has announced an underwritten public offering of Preferred Stock, with terms yet to be disclosed. The stock is expected to be listed on the NYSE under the symbol 'ECCF' within 30 days of the issue date.

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January 11, 2024 | 1:42 pm

NVO

Novo Nordisk Inc. (NYSE:NVO) stock has risen by 11.06% over the past month and 59.68% over the past year. Currently trading at $108.78, its P/E ratio of 44.34 is higher than the Pharmaceuticals industry average of 39.9, which may suggest optimism about future performance or potential overvaluation.

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January 11, 2024 | 1:15 pm

OPI

Office Properties Income Trust (NASDAQ:OPI) has significantly reduced its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.01 per share to improve liquidity and financial flexibility. The reduction is expected to increase OPI's annual liquidity by approximately $47 million compared to the last quarter and by $105 million compared to Q1 2023. The new dividend rate will be effective for shareholders of record as of January 22, 2024, with distribution around February 15, 2024.

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January 11, 2024 | 1:10 pm