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Analysts have provided 11 recent ratings for Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ), with an average price target of $16.18, down from $18.78. The ratings include 1 bullish, 7 somewhat bullish, and 3 indifferent. Notable analysts from firms like Piper Sandler, RBC Capital, and Goldman Sachs have adjusted their price targets and ratings, reflecting a mix of raised and lowered expectations. Utz Brands has shown a revenue growth rate of 2.49% as of September 30, 2023, a net margin of 4.3%, but a lower ROE of 2.29% and ROA of 0.57%, with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42.

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December 18, 2023 | 9:01 pm

VSEC

Analysts have recently provided ratings for VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC), with 6 analysts offering a 12-month average price target of $75.33, a high estimate of $85.00, and a low estimate of $65.00. The average price target has increased by 11.88% over the past month. Analysts from Benchmark and Truist Securities have raised their price targets, while RBC Capital has both raised and maintained its targets. VSE's financials show strong revenue growth and net margin, but a lower than average Return on Equity (ROE).

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December 18, 2023 | 9:00 pm

REGN

Over the past 3 months, 14 Wall Street analysts have published their opinions on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN), with an average 12-month price target of $920.0, a high of $1045.00, and a low of $800.00. The current average price target has increased by 4.74% from the previous average of $878.38. Analysts' ratings range from 'Buy' to 'Hold', with various actions taken including maintaining, raising, and lowering price targets. Regeneron is involved in developing treatments for various diseases and has several marketed products. Financially, the company shows strong performance with a high net margin and ROE, low debt-to-equity ratio, but a revenue growth rate lower than the Health Care sector average.

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December 18, 2023 | 9:00 pm

LUV

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has received mixed analyst ratings in the last quarter, with 0 bullish, 3 somewhat bullish, 5 indifferent, 1 somewhat bearish, and 0 bearish. The average 12-month price target from 9 analysts is $29.33, down from the previous $32.11, indicating a negative sentiment shift. Analysts from firms like Citigroup, Raymond James, and Morgan Stanley have adjusted their price targets and ratings, reflecting changes in market conditions and company performance. Despite the mixed ratings, Southwest Airlines has shown strong financial indicators such as a 4.9% revenue growth rate, a net margin of 2.96%, an ROE of 1.77%, an ROA of 0.53%, and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84.

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December 18, 2023 | 8:00 pm

USO

The EIA Rig Productivity Report indicates that U.S. total shale regions oil production for January is expected to decrease by approximately 1,000 barrels per day (BPD) to 9.692 million BPD, compared to a 2,000 BPD decline in December.

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December 18, 2023 | 7:14 pm

USO

The EIA Rig Productivity Report forecasts an increase in new well oil production per rig across major regions: Bakken is expected to produce 1,838 barrels per day (BPD) compared to 1,818 BPD a month ago, Permian is forecasted at 1,332 BPD up from 1,319 BPD, and Eagle Ford at 1,629 BPD, an increase from 1,590 BPD.

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December 18, 2023 | 7:13 pm

ADM

ADM (NYSE:ADM) has announced an agreement to acquire Revela Foods, a developer and manufacturer of dairy flavor ingredients. Revela is projected to have sales of $240 million in 2023 and will enhance ADM's capabilities in the $1.8 billion dairy flavors segment. Revela operates three production facilities in the U.S. Midwest and has been a portfolio company of New Heritage Capital since 2019. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed early in 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed. ADM has been expanding its flavor portfolio since acquiring WILD Flavors in 2014, with multiple acquisitions and global investments.

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December 18, 2023 | 7:13 pm

USO

The EIA Rig Productivity Report indicates an increase in U.S. Permian Basin oil production for January, with a rise of 4,600 barrels per day (BPD), reaching a total of 5.986 million BPD. This is a slight decrease from the 5,200 BPD rise seen in December.

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December 18, 2023 | 7:09 pm

USO

The EIA Rig Productivity Report indicates an increase in U.S. Bakken oil production for January by 1,700 barrels per day (BPD) to 1.308 million BPD, compared to a 1,100 BPD rise in December. Conversely, U.S. Eagle Ford oil production is expected to decrease by 1,500 BPD to 1.149 million BPD, which is a smaller decline than the 3,000 BPD fall in December.

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December 18, 2023 | 7:08 pm

UNIUSD

Uniswap's cryptocurrency UNI has seen a 6.93% decrease in price over the last 24 hours, settling at $5.79. This decline is part of a broader negative trend over the past week, with a 3.0% loss from $5.97. Trading volume has decreased by 67.0%, and the circulating supply has slightly decreased by 0.15% to 753.77 million, which is 75.38% of the max supply. UNI's market cap is currently ranked #22 at $4.35 billion.

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December 18, 2023 | 7:02 pm