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Centene (NYSE:CNC) has received 17 analyst ratings over the past three months, with a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The average 12-month price target is $88.18, slightly down from the previous $90.18. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets based on market conditions and company performance. Centene's financial performance shows a revenue growth of 5.92%, a net margin of 2.88%, and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 05, 2024 | 4:00 pm

JBLU

JetBlue Airways shares rose after the company revised its Q3 2024 revenue outlook upwards, citing improved operational performance and stronger bookings. The company expects revenue to range from -2.5% to +1.0% year-over-year, an improvement from the previous forecast. Key factors include better on-time performance, increased bookings in Latin America, and additional revenue from re-accommodating passengers affected by other airlines' cancellations.

Portfolio Pulse from Vaishali Prayag

September 05, 2024 | 4:00 pm

BIDU

Analysts have varied opinions on Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), with recent ratings showing a shift towards more conservative price targets. The average 12-month price target has decreased by 13.05% to $123.9. Despite a decline in revenue growth, Baidu maintains strong profitability metrics, including a net margin of 16.17% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 05, 2024 | 4:00 pm

AMAT

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) has significantly outperformed the market over the past decade, with an annualized return of 23.12%. A $100 investment in AMAT 10 years ago would now be worth approximately $796.84. The article highlights the power of compounded returns over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 05, 2024 | 4:00 pm

CASY

Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ:CASY) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, with an average annual return of 17.16%. A $1000 investment in CASY 5 years ago would now be worth $2,242.50, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 05, 2024 | 4:00 pm

BAH

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH) has been analyzed by six analysts, showing a range of sentiments from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target is $155.17, with a high of $165.00 and a low of $140.00. Analysts have decreased the average price target by 1.17%. The company shows strong financial health with a 10.82% revenue growth rate, a net margin of 5.59%, and a return on equity of 15.44%. However, its debt-to-equity ratio is higher than the industry average, indicating higher financial risk.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 05, 2024 | 4:00 pm

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TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSM) and its suppliers are optimistic about AI-driven growth despite recent selloffs in the semiconductor sector. Scientech Corp CEO expects strong sales growth in 2024, driven by AI chip demand for Nvidia. TSM's stock has risen over 70% in the past year.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

September 05, 2024 | 3:59 pm

ZBH

Zimmer Biomet's shares fell after CEO Ivan Tornos announced at the Wells Fargo 2024 Healthcare Conference that their new ERP system failed to perform as expected, impacting H2 revenue by about 1%. The issue is expected to be resolved by the end of Q4.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 05, 2024 | 3:46 pm

SPY

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the U.S. labor market has become less tight but continues to create jobs, indicating a strong job market with rapid growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 05, 2024 | 3:37 pm

CORZ

Core Scientific Inc (NASDAQ:CORZ) reported a decrease in self-mined Bitcoin for August, mining 358 BTC compared to 411 in July. The decline is attributed to infrastructure modifications and increased global network difficulty. The company sold 375 BTC for $22.5 million and is focusing on expanding its HPC infrastructure.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

September 05, 2024 | 3:34 pm