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Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) received multiple analyst re-ratings following its Meta Connect conference, highlighting advancements in AI and VR. Analysts raised price targets, citing Meta's progress in hardware and AI, with potential for Apple-like valuation. Meta's stock is slightly down.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

September 26, 2024 | 6:19 pm

LUV

Elliott Management criticized Southwest Airlines' leadership during an Investor Day, calling for a new board and questioning CEO Bob Jordan's ability to deliver on promised transformations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 26, 2024 | 6:16 pm

VSME

VS Media Holdings (NYSE:VSME) has seen a significant decrease in its short interest, falling 81.71% since the last report. Currently, 0.32% of its float is sold short, which is lower than its peers' average of 1.40%. This decrease in short interest may indicate a more bullish sentiment towards the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 26, 2024 | 6:15 pm

IRM

Iron Mountain's short interest has increased by 14.53%, with 11.36 million shares sold short, representing 4.65% of its float. This is below the peer average of 5.28%. The rise in short interest could indicate bearish sentiment, but it doesn't guarantee a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 26, 2024 | 6:15 pm

TFX

Teleflex's short interest has increased by 20.75%, with 568,000 shares sold short, representing 1.92% of its float. This is below the peer group average of 4.37%. The rise in short interest may indicate bearish sentiment, but it doesn't guarantee a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 26, 2024 | 6:15 pm

EMR

Emerson Electric's stock price is rising following Oppenheimer's decision to increase its price target from $120 to $125.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 26, 2024 | 6:14 pm

LUV

UAL

United Airlines (UAL) stock surged 9.13% to a new 52-week high, driven by positive sector sentiment following Southwest Airlines' (LUV) $2.5 billion stock buyback and optimistic revenue forecasts. Lower fuel costs and Southwest's ambitious growth targets also contributed to the rally.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

September 26, 2024 | 6:14 pm

FSLR

Truist Securities analyst Jordan Levy initiated coverage on First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) with a Buy rating and a $300 price target. Levy highlights First Solar's competitive edge due to its technology, R&D investments, and contracted backlog. The company is expected to benefit from the push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and has a strong long-term growth profile despite market volatility.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

September 26, 2024 | 6:13 pm

FULC

Fulcrum Therapeutics shares rose following Pfizer's decision to withdraw its sickle cell treatment, potentially benefiting Fulcrum's market position.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 26, 2024 | 6:03 pm