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LRCX

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) has been the subject of 21 analyst reviews over the past three months, showing a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is $955.19, marking a 15.58% increase from the previous average of $826.43. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's performance despite a -28.79% revenue decline in the last quarter. Lam Research is a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, with significant market shares in etch and deposition segments.

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April 18, 2024 | 3:01 pm

TRV

Analysts have varied opinions on Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV), with recent ratings showing a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. Over the last three months, 15 analysts have provided ratings, with the current average 12-month price target at $225.33, up 8.86% from the previous $207.00. Analyst actions include maintaining, raising, and lowering ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market dynamics and company performance. Travelers Companies, a major player in both commercial and personal insurance lines, shows a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 13.46% as of December 31, 2023, but faces challenges in net margin and debt management.

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April 18, 2024 | 3:01 pm

JBLU

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) received mixed ratings from 6 analysts, with an updated average 12-month price target of $6.83, reflecting a 46.25% increase from the previous target. The ratings range from 'Buy' to 'Sell', indicating varied expectations for the airline's performance. Despite facing revenue challenges with a -3.73% decline over 3 months, JetBlue showcases strong financial health with impressive net margin and ROE figures. The company operates in various segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Domestic & Canada segment.

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April 18, 2024 | 3:00 pm

WABC

Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:WABC) reported Q1 earnings of $1.37 per share, meeting analyst estimates but marking a 9.27% decrease from last year. Sales were $76.19M, missing estimates by 1.71% and down 4.89% from the previous year.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:55 pm

BKNG

Stay, a hospitality company, has partnered with Booking.com to expand its global property portfolio. This collaboration aims to increase Stay's offerings and enhance its visibility on the Booking.com platform, potentially driving more bookings and revenue.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:06 pm

ARGX

12 analysts have recently updated their ratings on argenx (NASDAQ:ARGX), showing a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is now $463.0, a 5.05% increase from the previous $440.75. Analyst actions include maintaining, raising, and lowering ratings and price targets, reflecting their views on argenx's market performance. Argenx, focusing on rare autoimmune diseases, has shown impressive revenue growth of 133.6% as of December 31, 2023, but faces challenges in profitability and asset utilization.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:01 pm

JCI

Analysts' ratings for Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:JCI) show a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments, with recent updates indicating a slight positive shift in price targets. The average 12-month price target is now $62.6, up from $60.62, reflecting a 3.27% increase. Analyst actions range from raising to lowering ratings and price targets, highlighting varied perspectives on the company's performance and market conditions. Johnson Controls, a leader in HVAC, fire, security, and refrigeration solutions, reported nearly $27 billion in revenue for fiscal 2023 but faces challenges in profitability and efficiency metrics compared to industry standards.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:01 pm

SPY

USA existing home sales for March decreased by 4.3% month-over-month, contrasting with the 9.5% increase observed in the previous month.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:01 pm

CFG

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) has received mixed ratings from analysts, with a recent shift towards a more neutral stance. Over the past three months, 6 analysts have provided ratings, with the majority remaining indifferent. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $37.33, indicating a 7.27% increase from the previous target. Despite this optimism, CFG faces challenges in revenue growth, profitability, and debt management, with its financial performance lagging behind industry peers.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:00 pm

GTLS

Chart Industries (NYSE:GTLS) received mixed analyst ratings, with an updated average 12-month price target of $165.8, reflecting an 11.28% increase from the previous target. Analysts from Morgan Stanley, UBS, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo provided varied ratings and price targets, indicating diverse perspectives on the company's performance and market position. Chart Industries, known for its cryogenic equipment and recent acquisition of Howden, shows significant revenue growth but faces challenges in profitability, asset utilization, and debt management.

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April 18, 2024 | 2:00 pm