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UNH

UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) announced its Q2 earnings, which led to an increase in its share price. Bernstein analyst Lance Wilkes upgraded the rating on UnitedHealth from Market-Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $595 to $603. Wilkes believes that the current valuation of the stock does not reflect the company’s long-term growth prospects.

Portfolio Pulse from Priya Nigam

July 18, 2023 | 3:09 pm

CVM

CEL-SCI Corporation's shares are down by 21.3% after the company priced its public offering of 2.5 million shares at $2.00 per share, expected to generate $5 million. The proceeds will fund the development of Multikine and support general corporate purposes. The closing is scheduled for July 20.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

July 18, 2023 | 3:07 pm

BAC

PACW

PacWest Bancorp's (PACW) shares are trading higher by 6.6% amid positive earnings results from several banks. The company is set to release its second-quarter earnings report on July 25, with an expected EPS of 19 cents on revenue of $75.88 million. Bank of America, a peer bank, reported a 19% YoY net income growth for Q2 FY23.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

July 18, 2023 | 3:06 pm

AMSC

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC) has secured $34 million of new energy power systems orders, including various power grid stabilization solutions. The company expects to recognize about half of the revenue from these orders in fiscal year 2023. The orders represent a strong contribution from the renewables market, with wind and solar projects accounting for approximately one-third. AMSC shares are trading higher by 12.95% at $7.59.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

July 18, 2023 | 3:05 pm

BAC

WAL

Shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) are trading higher by 6.9% amid earnings results from several banks. The company is set to release its second-quarter earnings report after the market close, with an expected EPS of $1.98 on revenue of $653.09 million. Meanwhile, Bank of America announced a 19% YoY net income growth for Q2 FY23.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

July 18, 2023 | 3:05 pm

IWM

RUN

Sunrun Inc's shares are trading higher, up more than 6% following a strong Monday session. Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd maintained an 'overweight' rating on the clean-energy company and raised its price target to $39 from $30. The stock is also higher amid overall strength in small-cap stocks, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF outperforming all major indices.

Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry

July 18, 2023 | 3:04 pm

KMI

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) is set to release its quarterly earnings report on July 19, 2023. Analysts estimate an EPS of $0.24. The company's past performance shows a mixed impact on the share price post-earnings release. The shares were trading at $17.13 as of July 17, with a 52-week return of -0.14%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2023 | 3:04 pm

NDAQ

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) is set to release its quarterly earnings report on July 19, 2023. Analysts estimate an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66. The company's past performance shows a pattern of beating EPS estimates but this has not always led to a positive impact on the share price. The stock is currently trading at $50.9, down 9.02% over the last 52-week period.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2023 | 3:04 pm

LBRT

Liberty Energy (NYSE:LBRT) is set to release its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2023-07-19. Analysts estimate an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91. The company's past performance shows a trend of beating EPS estimates, which has generally led to positive stock price changes. Shares of Liberty Energy were trading at $15.13 as of July 17, with a 22.97% increase over the last 52-week period.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2023 | 3:03 pm

FNB

F N B (NYSE:FNB) is set to release its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2023-07-19. Analysts estimate an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38. The company's past performance shows a trend of beating EPS estimates, which has generally led to an increase in share price. Shares of F N B were trading at $12.08 as of July 17, with a 52-week increase of 6.48%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 18, 2023 | 3:03 pm