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Macau-linked casino and gaming stocks are seeing a rise in share prices following news that China plans to issue up to $284 billion in sovereign debt as part of a stimulus package.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:03 pm

CRS

Carpenter Tech (NYSE:CRS) has delivered an average annual return of 9.53% over the past 20 years, outperforming the market by 1.14% annually. A $100 investment in CRS 20 years ago would be worth $614.36 today, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:02 pm

NIO

NIO (NYSE:NIO) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years with an average annual return of 35.08%, resulting in a $100 investment growing to $380.45. This highlights the impact of compounded returns over time.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:02 pm

RL

Ralph Lauren shares are experiencing an uptick following increased price targets from Wells Fargo and TD Cowen.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:01 pm

AVTR

Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) has received mixed analyst ratings over the past three months, with a majority being somewhat bullish. Analysts have set a 12-month average price target of $29.00, reflecting a slight increase from previous estimates. Despite a decline in revenue growth, Avantor shows strong profitability and financial performance, though it faces challenges in debt management.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:01 pm

LUMN

Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) has seen a 10.63% increase in its short percent of float, now at 11.24%. This is higher than its peers' average of 6.44%. The rise in short interest suggests bearish sentiment, but it could also indicate a potential bullish opportunity if the stock price rises.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm

MO

Altria Group's short interest has increased by 3.27%, with 26.89 million shares sold short, representing 1.58% of its float. This is below the peer group average of 2.03%. The rise in short interest suggests a bearish sentiment, but it doesn't guarantee a price drop.

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September 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm

IBM

IBM's short interest has increased by 12.5%, with 23.16 million shares sold short, representing 2.52% of its float. This is below the peer group average of 4.10%. The rise in short interest suggests a bearish sentiment, but it doesn't guarantee a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm

META

In the past three months, 43 analysts have rated Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), with most being bullish. The average 12-month price target has increased by 7.55% to $591. Analysts have raised their price targets, reflecting positive sentiment towards Meta's financial performance, including strong revenue growth and profitability.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm

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The CNBC Halftime Report highlighted final trades including Palo Alto Networks, Delta Air Lines, PayPal Holdings, and the SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care. These stocks and ETF were discussed as potential investment opportunities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm