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PLPC

Preformed Line Products (NASDAQ:PLPC) announced a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date being Thursday. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Wednesday are eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on January 19, 2024. The stock is expected to open 20 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:45 pm

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XNET

The article discusses notable value stocks in the communication services sector, highlighting five companies with low price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples, suggesting they may be undervalued. Xunlei, Cogent Comms Hldgs, VEON, SK Telecom Co, and DISH Network are identified as value stocks. The article provides recent earnings per share (EPS) data and dividend yield changes for these companies, indicating their financial performance and attractiveness to value investors. Benzinga Insights selected these stocks based on quantified analysis.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:44 pm

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SYRS

The article lists 5 value stocks in the healthcare sector, selected by Benzinga Insights based on their low price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples, suggesting potential undervaluation. The stocks include Syros Pharmaceuticals (SYRS), BioNTech (BNTX), Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN), Solid Biosciences (SLDB), and Panbela Therapeutics (PBLA). The article provides recent earnings per share (EPS) data for these companies, indicating their financial performance in the most recent quarter compared to the previous one.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:43 pm

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The article provides an overview of notable value stocks in the real estate sector, focusing on their P/E ratios and recent earnings performance. Chicago Atlantic Real (REFI), Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN), Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT), Apartment Income REIT (AIRC), and Rithm Capital (RITM) are highlighted for their low P/E multiples, indicating they may be undervalued. The article includes recent EPS and dividend yield changes for these companies, with mixed results in terms of earnings and dividend performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:39 pm

MSFT

Over the past 10 years, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has produced an average annual return of 26.3%, outperforming the market by 16.31% on an annualized basis. A $100 investment in MSFT a decade ago would be worth $1,040.80 today. Microsoft's market capitalization currently stands at $2.79 trillion. The article highlights the impact of compounded returns on investment growth over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:31 pm

ALB

Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) has delivered an average annual return of 11.9% over the past 20 years, outperforming the market. A $1000 investment in ALB 20 years ago would now be worth $9,477.21. The company's current market capitalization stands at $16.93 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:31 pm

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XPEV

Chinese EV makers NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, and BYD reported strong December deliveries, with BYD on track to challenge Tesla's global EV dominance. XPeng and Li Auto achieved record monthly and quarterly deliveries, while BYD reported record quarterly BEV deliveries. Despite economic challenges, these companies ended the year positively, with new model launches and partnerships, such as XPeng's deal with Volkswagen. Tesla is expected to report lower Q4 deliveries compared to BYD, but may still lead in annual totals.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

January 01, 2024 | 2:04 pm

LNG

Cheniere Energy (AMEX:LNG) has delivered an average annual return of 14.21% over the past 10 years, outperforming the market. A $100 investment in LNG a decade ago would be worth $394.25 today. The company's market capitalization stands at $40.59 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:01 pm

ULTA

Over the past 10 years, Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) has significantly outperformed the market, with an average annual return of 43.42%. A $100 investment in ULTA a decade ago would be worth $3,692.46 today. Ulta Beauty currently has a market cap of $23.75 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 2:01 pm

PANW

Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW) has seen a decrease in short interest, with the short percent of float falling 8.2% since the last report. The company has 16.41 million shares sold short, representing 5.26% of available trading shares. The average time to cover these short positions is 3.42 days. Short interest is a market sentiment indicator, and a decrease suggests investors may be more bullish on PANW. The company's short interest is higher than its peer group average of 4.36%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 01, 2024 | 1:15 pm