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BBW

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker has maintained a Buy rating on Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) but has reduced the price target from $42 to $38.

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December 01, 2023 | 4:03 pm

SPY

Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that it is 'premature to conclude with confidence' that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates. His comments suggest that the Fed is still open to the possibility of further rate hikes, depending on economic data.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 01, 2023 | 4:03 pm

ESTC

IOT

MARA

PATH

ULTA

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) shares surged by 10.8% to $471.97 after reporting strong third-quarter sales and raising its full-year profit and sales forecasts. CFO Scott Settersten announced his retirement effective April 1, 2024. Other stocks also moved higher, including Elastic N.V. (ESTC), UiPath Inc. (PATH), and Samsara Inc. (IOT), following positive financial results and guidance. Stocks like GigaCloud Technology Inc. (GCT), CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK), and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (MARA) also saw gains, with MARA benefiting from a surge in Bitcoin prices.

Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin

December 01, 2023 | 4:02 pm

XPEV

XPENG's stock price is trading lower following the announcement of their vehicle delivery results for November 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 01, 2023 | 4:01 pm

DLTR

The article provides an analysis of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) against its competitors in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. It examines financial metrics such as P/E, P/B, P/S, ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth. Dollar Tree's P/E ratio is higher than the industry average, suggesting a premium valuation. Its P/B ratio is below the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation based on book value. The P/S ratio is above the industry average, implying a possible overvaluation in sales terms. Dollar Tree's ROE is below the industry average, suggesting inefficiency in profit generation from equity. The company's EBITDA and gross profit are also below the industry average, indicating potential profitability challenges. Revenue growth is lower than the industry average, pointing to a possible decline in sales performance. Dollar Tree's lower debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers suggests a stronger financial position.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 01, 2023 | 4:00 pm

CRM

Argus Research analyst Joseph Bonner has maintained a Buy rating on Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) and increased the price target from $275 to $290.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 01, 2023 | 4:00 pm

ARE

Alexandria Real Estate (NYSE:ARE) has received 5 analyst ratings in the last quarter, with 4 being somewhat bullish and 1 indifferent. The average price target is $125.2, representing an implied upside from the current price of $111.71. This average price target is a 22.48% decrease from the previous average of $161.50. Analysts rate stocks typically once a quarter based on financial statements, meetings, and insider information.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 01, 2023 | 4:00 pm

CTSH

Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:CTSH) is analyzed in comparison to its IT Services industry peers. The company's financial metrics such as P/E, P/B, P/S, ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth are evaluated. Cognizant's P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios are below the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation. However, its ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth are also lower than the industry average, indicating possible inefficiencies and challenges in profitability and sales performance. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is lower than its top 4 peers, suggesting a stronger financial position.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 01, 2023 | 4:00 pm

EOG

EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) has delivered an average annual return of 12.76% over the past 20 years, outperforming the market by 5.23% annually. A $1000 investment in EOG 20 years ago would be worth $11,101 today. EOG's market cap stands at $72.19 billion, highlighting the significant growth and the power of compounded returns over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 01, 2023 | 4:00 pm

AMD

A comparative study evaluates Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) against its competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. AMD's P/E ratio is significantly higher than the industry average, suggesting overvaluation, while its P/B ratio indicates potential undervaluation. The company's P/S ratio is also above average, hinting at overvaluation in sales performance. AMD's ROE is below the industry average, indicating potential inefficiency. The company's EBITDA and gross profit are below the industry norm, suggesting lower profitability or financial challenges. AMD's revenue growth is also below the industry average, pointing to a challenging sales environment. AMD's lower debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers suggests a stronger financial position with less reliance on debt financing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 01, 2023 | 4:00 pm