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ECL

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years with an average annual return of 11.0%, surpassing the market by 2.7% annually. A $1000 investment in ECL 20 years ago would be worth $7,960.89 today. The article highlights the power of compounded returns over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 14, 2024 | 4:01 pm

BXSL

Blackstone Secured (NYSE:BXSL) has been analyzed by four analysts over the last quarter, with all ratings being somewhat bullish. The average 12-month price target is $31.88, slightly down from the previous $32.12. Analysts have varied in their actions, with some maintaining, raising, or lowering their price targets. The company has shown strong revenue growth and net margin but has a lower ROE compared to industry standards.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 14, 2024 | 4:00 pm

PYPL

PayPal Holdings (NYSE:PYPL) has seen a 6.09% increase in its short percent of float, now at 2.09% of all regular shares available for trading. This indicates a rise in bearish sentiment among investors. However, compared to its peers, PayPal's short interest is lower, with the peer group average at 5.71%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 14, 2024 | 4:00 pm

VC

Analysts have mixed ratings for Visteon (NASDAQ:VC) with a recent negative shift in sentiment. The average 12-month price target has decreased by 8.71% to $123.44. Key analysts from firms like Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, and JP Morgan have lowered their price targets, reflecting concerns about the company's future performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 14, 2024 | 4:00 pm

ABOS

Acument Pharmaceuticals shares are trading lower following worse-than-expected Q2 EPS results reported yesterday.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 14, 2024 | 3:57 pm

AMAT

Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) is experiencing a mixed technical picture ahead of its Q3 earnings release. The stock is currently trading below its five, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. However, it shows some buying pressure and is trading above its eight-day, 20-day, and 200-day simple moving averages, suggesting potential for future bullish movement. Analysts have a consensus 'Buy' rating with a price target of $218.26, and recent ratings suggest a 35.24% upside with an average price target of $268.33. Wall Street expects $2.02 in earnings per share and $6.7 billion in revenues for the third quarter.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

August 14, 2024 | 3:56 pm

TSLA

Truist analyst William Stein tested Tesla's FSD V12.5.1.1 in a Model 3 and found it still has significant issues, including illegal maneuvers. Stein maintained a Hold rating on Tesla with a $215 price target, emphasizing the importance of Tesla's AI projects to its stock value.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

August 14, 2024 | 3:55 pm

CAE

CAE shares are trading higher following better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 14, 2024 | 3:55 pm

HTCR

HeartCore Enterprises shares are trading higher following Q2 financial results.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 14, 2024 | 3:53 pm

STRO

Sutro Biopharma shares are trading higher following better-than-expected Q2 financial results and a reiterated Buy rating from HC Wainwright.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 14, 2024 | 3:51 pm