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HWC

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) reported Q3 2024 sales of $271.764 million, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $366.726 million by 25.89%. This represents a 23.49% decrease from the same period last year.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 15, 2024 | 8:04 pm

UAL

United Airlines has announced a $1.5 billion share repurchase program, indicating confidence in its financial health and future prospects.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 15, 2024 | 8:02 pm

LEA

In the past three months, 11 analysts have provided ratings on Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA), with a mix of bullish and somewhat bullish sentiments. The average 12-month price target has decreased by 7.26% to $147.09. Analysts have recently lowered their price targets, reflecting changing market dynamics and company performance. Lear's financial metrics, such as net margin, ROE, and ROA, are below industry benchmarks, indicating potential challenges in profitability and asset utilization.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 8:02 pm

HWC

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) reported Q3 2024 earnings per share of $1.33, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.29 by 3.1%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 15, 2024 | 8:01 pm

NOW

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) has seen unusual options activity, with a significant bearish sentiment among investors. Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 25 extraordinary options activities, with 64% of investors leaning bearish. The options activity suggests a targeted price range of $580 to $1000. Despite the bearish options sentiment, analysts maintain positive ratings with target prices ranging from $950 to $1055.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 8:01 pm

ELF

Deep-pocketed investors are showing significant interest in e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) options, with a majority leaning bullish. This unusual activity suggests potential upcoming developments for the company. The stock is currently down 4.67% at $110.04, with analysts providing mixed ratings and target prices ranging from $139 to $223.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 8:00 pm

MANH

Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH) has significantly outperformed the market over the past decade, with an average annual return of 24.12%. A $1000 investment in MANH 10 years ago would now be worth $8,819.56, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 8:00 pm

GPK

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 15 years, with an average annual return of 17.6%. A $1000 investment in GPK 15 years ago would now be worth $10,750, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 15, 2024 | 8:00 pm

GOOG

OKLO

Oklo Inc's CEO Jacob DeWitte highlights the growing demand for nuclear power driven by AI expansion, citing Google's recent nuclear deal as just the beginning. Oklo plans to bring its first reactor online by 2027 and has secured a 500MW agreement with Equinox. The company is backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman and went public through a SPAC merger.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

October 15, 2024 | 7:51 pm

RANI

Rani Therapeutics Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:RANI) shares fell 31.4% to $2.18 after announcing a $10 million direct offering of 3 million shares at $3 per share. The offering includes pre-funded and Series C common warrants, and the cancellation of Series A common warrants. Maxim Group LLC is the sole placement agent, with the offering expected to close around October 16.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

October 15, 2024 | 7:49 pm