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D A Davidson analyst Peter J. Winter upgraded BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) to Buy, raising the price target to $124. The analyst cites BOKF's strong fee income, favorable interest rate environment, and positive credit outlook as reasons for the upgrade. BOKF's diverse fee income and strategic deposit management position it well for growth. Investors can also gain exposure through the Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (NASDAQ:KBWR).

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

October 15, 2024 | 5:28 pm

DRIV

PBW

XPEV

XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) shares are trading lower due to China's September exports missing estimates and concerns over the effectiveness of China's stimulus measures. Despite this, XPeng's new electric sedan, the P7+, is receiving positive feedback with over 30,000 pre-orders. The stock is part of ETFs like Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:PBW) and Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV).

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

October 15, 2024 | 5:03 pm

PG

Over the past three months, 15 analysts have evaluated Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), with opinions ranging from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target has increased to $173.33, with a high of $190.00 and a low of $159.00. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets in response to market dynamics and company performance. Despite a slight decline in revenue growth, Procter & Gamble maintains strong net margins and effective asset utilization.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 5:01 pm

HLIT

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) has been analyzed by four financial analysts, showing a range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target has increased by 8.82% to $18.5. Analysts have maintained or raised their ratings, with price targets ranging from $18 to $20. Despite challenges in revenue growth, Harmonic's net margin and ROA exceed industry averages, while ROE is below average.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 5:01 pm

HCI

HCI Group (NYSE:HCI) has been analyzed by four analysts, showing a range of ratings from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target is $138.5, with a high of $145 and a low of $119. Recent sentiment has slightly decreased, with a 0.18% drop in the average price target. HCI Group has shown strong financial performance with a 62.05% revenue growth rate, a 25.21% net margin, and a 12.34% ROE, but faces challenges in debt management.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 5:00 pm

IT

Gartner (NYSE:IT) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 15 years, with an annualized return of 24.83%. A $100 investment in Gartner 15 years ago would be worth $2,677.82 today, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 5:00 pm

KMPR

Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a majority being somewhat bullish. Analysts have set a 12-month average price target of $79.2, up 4.49% from the previous target. Despite positive analyst sentiment, Kemper faces financial challenges, including declining revenue growth and below-average profitability metrics.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 5:00 pm

MELI

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, with an average annual return of 30.39%. A $100 investment in MELI 5 years ago would now be worth $383.28. The article highlights the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 5:00 pm

STT

State Street is signaling strong capital returns in Q4, potentially exceeding $670M from Q3. The full-year payout ratio is expected to reach 80-90%. The company aims for $500M in productivity savings by year-end while focusing on growth investments in products and technology.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 15, 2024 | 4:50 pm

AMZN

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan anticipates Amazon's Q3 earnings to show revenue growth and margin expansion, with stable e-commerce demand. AWS and advertising are expected to contribute positively.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

October 15, 2024 | 4:49 pm