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Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) reported Q4 earnings of 66 cents per share, surpassing expectations of 48 cents, with revenue of $302.96 million beating estimates of $290.11 million. The company also increased its FY24 revenue forecast, causing shares to rise 9.1% to $23.80. Other stocks making significant moves include Icosavax (ICVX) with a 47.1% jump after AstraZeneca's acquisition plans, and Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) rising 9.2% following a merger announcement with Star Bulk. Various companies reported positive financial results or received favorable analyst ratings, contributing to their stock gains.

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December 12, 2023 | 3:13 pm

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Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fell below key levels of $42,000 and $2,300 respectively, amid a broader decline in the cryptocurrency market following inflation data. The global crypto market cap decreased by 0.9% to $1.57 trillion. Frax Share and eCash were among the top losers, while KuCoin Token led the gainers.

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December 12, 2023 | 3:12 pm

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PRI

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) is set to pay a dividend of $0.65 per share on December 12, 2023, with an annualized yield of 1.29%. Shareholders as of November 20, 2023, are eligible. The company has shown positive dividend growth from $1.36 to $2.20 per share from 2019 to 2022 and an increase in earnings per share from $8.22 to $10.93 over the same period. Primerica's financial health suggests a strong ability to sustain dividends. Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) has the highest annualized dividend yield in the industry at 7.34%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 12, 2023 | 3:05 pm

SWKS

UMC

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) is distributing a dividend of $0.68 per share with an annualized yield of 3.12%. The company has shown a positive trend in dividend per share growth from $1.64 in 2019 to $2.36 in 2022, and earnings growth from $6.17 per share in 2019 to $11.23 per share in 2022. This consistent increase in dividends and earnings suggests a strong financial position and commitment to shareholder returns. United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) has the highest annualized dividend yield among peers at 7.42%.

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December 12, 2023 | 3:05 pm

AMCR

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) is distributing a dividend of $0.12 per share today, with an annualized yield of 5.64%. The company has shown a positive trend in dividend per share, increasing from $0.46 in 2020 to $0.48 in 2022, and earnings per share growth from $0.64 in 2020 to $0.80 in 2022, indicating a healthy financial status and potential for future dividend growth.

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December 12, 2023 | 3:05 pm

GHI

RDN

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) is set to pay a dividend of $0.23 per share on December 12, 2023, with an annualized yield of 3.37% to shareholders on record before November 24, 2023. The company has shown a positive trend in dividend per share growth from $0.01 in 2019 to $0.80 in 2022, and earnings per share growth from $3.04 to $4.91 from 2019 to 2022, indicating strong financial health and commitment to shareholder value. Greystone Housing Impact (NYSE:GHI) has the highest annualized dividend yield in the industry at 8.97%.

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December 12, 2023 | 3:05 pm

LOB

NWBI

Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) has issued a dividend payout of $0.03 per share with an annualized yield of 0.40%. The ex-dividend date was November 27, 2023. The company has maintained a steady dividend per share of $0.12 from 2019 to 2022, while earnings per share have grown from $0.56 to $4.54, indicating a strong financial position and potential for future dividend increases. Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) has the highest annualized dividend yield in the industry at 6.80%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 12, 2023 | 3:05 pm

MCD

Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett has reaffirmed a Buy rating on McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) and increased the price target from $335 to $340, signaling confidence in the company's stock performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 12, 2023 | 3:02 pm

SKWD

Skyward Specialty (NASDAQ:SKWD) has received 6 analyst ratings in the last quarter, with 3 being bullish and 3 somewhat bullish, and none bearish. The average price target is $36.17, representing an upside from the current price of $33.2. The target has increased by 11.88% over the past month. Analyst ratings are opinions based on financial analysis and are not guarantees of performance.

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December 12, 2023 | 3:00 pm

NKTX

Analysts have provided bullish ratings for Nkarta (NASDAQ:NKTX) with 6 analysts rating the stock as bullish in the last quarter. The average price target given is $12.5, which is significantly higher than the current price of $2.76, suggesting a substantial upside. However, this target represents a 14.79% decrease from the previous target of $14.67. Analyst ratings are opinions and can vary each quarter based on company performance and market conditions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 12, 2023 | 3:00 pm