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AVGR

Avinger Inc's stock is trading higher following the full commercial launch of its Tigereye ST next-generation image-guided chronic total occlusion (CTO) crossing system. The FDA approved the device in April 2023, and it has since been successfully implemented in 11 clinical centers in the U.S. The device features high definition, real-time intravascular imaging and is designed to assist in steerability within the lumen.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 18, 2023 | 2:56 pm

CVNA

Wedbush has upgraded Carvana's stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised its price target from $40 to $48. This has resulted in Carvana shares trading higher.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2023 | 2:55 pm

IRDM

Iridium Communications' stock has been upgraded from Hold to Buy by Deutsche Bank, leading to a rise in the company's shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 18, 2023 | 2:54 pm

DX

Dynex Cap (NYSE:DX) has announced a monthly dividend of 13 cents per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, meaning the stock will likely open 13 cents lower to reflect the payout. Shareholders owning DX by the end of Wednesday's session are eligible for the dividend, which will be paid out on October 02, 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 18, 2023 | 2:46 pm

EPM

Evolution Petroleum (AMEX:EPM) has announced a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share. The stock will go ex-dividend on Thursday, meaning it will likely open 12 cents lower. Shareholders who own EPM as of the end of Wednesday's session are eligible to receive the dividend, which will be paid out on September 29, 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 18, 2023 | 2:46 pm

CIZN

Citizens Holding (NASDAQ:CIZN) announced it will pay a quarterly dividend of 16 cents per share. The stock will go ex-dividend on Thursday, meaning it will likely open 16 cents lower. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Wednesday's session will be eligible for the dividend, which will be paid out on September 29, 2023.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 18, 2023 | 2:45 pm

ITUB

Itau Unibanco Holding's (NYSE:ITUB) short percent of float has fallen 5.17% since its last report, with 26.54 million shares sold short, which is 0.55% of all regular shares available for trading. This decrease in short interest could signal a more bullish sentiment towards the stock. Compared to its peers, Itau Unibanco Holding has less short interest.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 18, 2023 | 2:45 pm

HUM

Humana's (NYSE:HUM) short percent of float has fallen 4.89% since its last report, with 2.65 million shares sold short, which is 2.14% of all regular shares available for trading. It would take traders 3.21 days to cover their short positions on average. The decrease in short interest could signal a more bullish sentiment towards the stock. Compared to its peers, Humana has less short interest as a percentage of float.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 18, 2023 | 2:45 pm

QCOM

The short percent of float for Qualcomm (NYSE:QCOM) has decreased by 9.26% since its last report, with 10.89 million shares sold short. This represents 0.98% of all regular shares available for trading. The short interest for Qualcomm is less than its peer group average of 3.58%. Short interest can indicate market sentiment towards a stock, with a decrease potentially signaling a more bullish sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 18, 2023 | 2:45 pm

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VZ

The article provides an overview of value stocks in the communication services sector, highlighting Urban One, Verizon Communications, AdTheorent Holding, Scienjoy Holding, and Liberty Latin America. These companies are considered undervalued based on their low P/E multiples. The article also discusses recent earnings per share and dividend yield for these companies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 18, 2023 | 2:44 pm