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HTHT

In the last three months, 5 analysts have updated their ratings on H World Group (NASDAQ:HTHT), showing a shift towards a more bullish outlook. The average 12-month price target has been raised to $48.00, up from $45.50, with a range between $40.00 and $64.00. Analyst actions include maintaining, raising, and lowering ratings, reflecting their adaptation to market conditions and H World Group's performance. The company has shown significant revenue growth and profitability, with a revenue increase of 53.63% and a net margin of 21.26%, outperforming industry averages.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 19, 2024 | 5:00 pm

MU

PG

UBER

On CNBC's Halftime Report, analysts shared their final trades, highlighting Micron Technology, The Procter & Gamble Company, and Uber Technologies as their picks. These recommendations provide insights into the analysts' views on the potential performance of these companies' stocks in the near term.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 19, 2024 | 5:00 pm

TFIN

Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:TFIN) has been analyzed by 4 analysts over the last three months, with ratings ranging from indifferent to somewhat bearish. The average 12-month price target is set at $69.5, slightly up from the previous $69.25. Analyst actions include both raises and lowers in ratings and price targets, reflecting a nuanced view of the company's prospects. Triumph Financial's financial performance shows challenges with a -3.23% revenue decline, below industry standard net margin, ROE, and ROA, but a prudent debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 19, 2024 | 5:00 pm

GD

LMT

RTX

Defense stocks, including GD, LMT, and RTX, experienced a slight increase following a military strike by Israel on Iran.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 19, 2024 | 5:00 pm

BNO

USO

Oil prices have increased due to supply uncertainties following an Israeli strike on Iran, impacting the Middle East's oil supply.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 19, 2024 | 4:56 pm

DIS

NFLX

PARA

WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) CEO David Zaslav received a compensation of $49.7 million in 2023, a significant increase from the previous year, amid industry challenges such as strikes and workforce reductions. Despite these challenges, WBD exceeded cash flow projections by $1 billion due to strategic growth and cost-saving measures, although the stock faced a setback in the latest quarter. Zaslav's pay is in line with industry standards, comparable to Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-CEOs and other media executives.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

April 19, 2024 | 4:56 pm

NSANY

Nissan Motor Co Ltd has revised its annual profit outlook downwards by 14.5%, reducing its operating profit forecast from 620 billion yen to 530 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The company also adjusted its annual revenue expectation to 12.6 trillion yen from 13 trillion yen and lowered its sales volume forecast to 3.44 million units from 3.55 million units. This revision follows a decrease in sales volume and various cost reliefs made to suppliers. Additionally, Nissan plans to introduce 30 new models by fiscal 2026, including 16 electric vehicles, aiming to boost sales and reduce the cost of EVs by 30% by 2030. Nissan shares dropped by 3.86% to $7.11 following the announcement.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

April 19, 2024 | 4:51 pm

CLSK

NFLX

UAL

Following Israel's air strikes on Iran, which were less escalatory than expected, the market did not react significantly. However, the ongoing missile exchanges between Iran and Israel present a high risk of escalation. Investors are advised to prepare by identifying potential investments or using screens to find bargains in the event of a market downturn caused by increased conflict. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL), CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK), and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) are mentioned as examples of investments to consider.

Portfolio Pulse from David Pinsen

April 19, 2024 | 4:47 pm

PEP

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish sentiment towards PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP), with a significant move in options trading detected by Benzinga. The activity includes both puts and calls with a price target range from $155.0 to $195.0. The trading volume and open interest in PepsiCo options have been notably high, with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments among investors. PepsiCo's current market status shows a slight increase in stock price to $172.59, with an earnings announcement expected in 4 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 19, 2024 | 4:46 pm

QCOM

Recent options trading trends indicate a bearish stance on Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) by significant investors, with a split sentiment of 39% bullish and 60% bearish. Uncommon options trades were spotted, including 7 puts and 62 calls, aiming for a price range of $115 to $210 over the next three months. The largest trades observed were mainly calls with varying sentiments. Qualcomm's current market position shows a 2.31% decrease in stock price to $157.71, with an upcoming earnings report in 12 days. Analyst ratings in the last 30 days have set an average price target of $194.25 for Qualcomm.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

April 19, 2024 | 4:45 pm