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WTFC

Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings report on January 17, 2024. Analysts predict an EPS of $2.49. Investors are looking for an earnings beat and positive guidance for future growth. Historically, WTFC's stock price has shown varied reactions to past earnings results. The stock is currently trading at $93.99, with a 13.58% increase over the last 52 weeks, indicating a bullish sentiment among long-term shareholders.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 2:00 pm

FCX

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) has seen a 6.0% decrease in short interest since its last report, with 13.39 million shares sold short, representing 0.94% of available shares. The short interest is below the peer group average of 3.64%. While a decline in short interest can indicate a more bullish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term rise in stock price.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 2:00 pm

CFG

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings report on January 17, 2024. Analysts predict an EPS of $0.71. Investors are looking for an earnings beat and positive guidance for the next quarter. Historically, CFG's stock price has been sensitive to earnings performance and guidance. Last quarter, CFG missed EPS estimates by $0.03, leading to a 2.77% stock price drop. Over the past year, CFG shares have declined by 23.79%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 2:00 pm

LQR

LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche ecommerce platform in the spirits and beverage industry, has increased its share buyback program from $2 million to $5 million. The Board of Directors decided against issuing a $1.00 special dividend, despite a cash position of $7.5 million, to focus on strategic fund allocation and shareholder value preservation. CEO Sean Dollinger emphasized the decision to support the current share price and provide immediate value to shareholders, while maintaining transparent communication.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 2:00 pm

TTD

Trade Desk (NYSE:TTD) has seen a 3.7% increase in short interest since its last report, with 12.18 million shares sold short, representing 3.08% of its float. It would take about 3.34 days to cover these short positions based on average trading volume. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it doesn't necessarily predict a near-term price drop. Trade Desk has less short interest compared to its peer group average of 4.90%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

January 16, 2024 | 2:00 pm

APLD

Applied Digital's stock is trading lower due to the company reporting Q2 financial results that fell short of expectations. Additionally, the company anticipates its revenue and EBITDA for fiscal year 2024 to be below the previously guided low end.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 1:57 pm

FNGR

FingerMotion (NASDAQ:FNGR) reported a narrower Q3 loss of $(0.04) per share compared to $(0.06) YoY, but sales declined to $6.14M from $11.40M YoY, indicating a 46.15% decrease.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 1:55 pm

SFE

Trading for SFE has resumed at 8:55 AM ET after a temporary halt. The halt status update included both the news and the resumption times for the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 1:55 pm

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VRNOF

New York has seen significant growth in its cannabis industry, with nearly 6,200 licenses issued last year. Several new cannabis shops have opened in NY, with The Flowery, The Herbal Care, and Verona Collective among them. Orange County Cannabis also launched sales. Ascend Wellness Holdings opened a new store in Ohio, Jushi Holdings relocated a dispensary in Pennsylvania, and Verano Holdings opened a new location in Florida. Experts suggest cannabis stocks are now poised for growth, with Benzinga PotProfits highlighting recent gains in cannabis stocks such as GTBIF, TCNNF, and VFF.

Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic

January 16, 2024 | 1:52 pm

ABBV

CCI

MPC

SYK

On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts recommended Crown Castle Inc. (CCI), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), Stryker Corporation (SYK), and AbbVie Inc. (ABBV). CCI announced a review of its Fiber business and new board members. MPC appointed new executives. SYK received a higher price target from RBC Capital. ABBV announced a collaboration with Umoja Biopharma. CCI's stock was flat, while MPC, SYK, and ABBV saw gains in their last trading session.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

January 16, 2024 | 1:51 pm