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CARR

Carrier Global shares are trading higher following the announcement of the sale of its commercial and residential fire business for an enterprise value of $3 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 15, 2024 | 3:47 pm

GCTK

GlucoTrack shares are trading higher following the announcement of new findings from a market research study. The study evaluated the acceptance of its new Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor concept among people with insulin-requiring diabetes.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 15, 2024 | 3:46 pm

NVO

Deep-pocketed investors are showing significant interest in Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) options, with a notable increase in both call and put activities. The sentiment is slightly bullish, with 55% of the trades being calls. The stock is currently trading at $137.15, up by 2.03%, and analysts have set a target price of $160.0.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 3:46 pm

NOW

Significant options activity has been detected for ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW), with a majority of the trades being bearish. This unusual activity suggests that large investors are anticipating a potential decline in the stock price. The predicted price range for ServiceNow over the next three months is between $730.0 and $860.0. Despite this, analysts maintain a generally positive outlook on the stock with various buy and outperform ratings.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 3:46 pm

HD

Deep-pocketed investors are showing a bullish sentiment towards Home Depot (NYSE:HD) with significant options trading activity. Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities, with 72% of the sentiment being bullish. Analysts have set an average target price of $395.2 for HD, with the stock currently trading at $359.01.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

August 15, 2024 | 3:46 pm

APVO

Aptevo Therapeutics (APVO) has been upgraded to a 'Buy' rating by Zacks Investment Research. This news has led to increased trading volume in APVO shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 15, 2024 | 3:45 pm

PANW

Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:PANW) shares are trading higher, adding to gains over the last week due to positive analyst changes ahead of its upcoming earnings report. Analysts expect strong earnings and revenue, and the company has a history of meeting or exceeding expectations. Several analysts have raised their price targets for the stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

August 15, 2024 | 3:40 pm

ZKIN

ZK International has announced full compliance with Nasdaq's periodic filing requirements after timely filing its annual report. The company has been granted an additional 180 days to regain compliance with the $1 minimum bid price requirement, with the potential use of a reverse stock split if necessary.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 15, 2024 | 3:38 pm

VXRT

Vaxart shares are trading higher after Oppenheimer initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and announced a $4 price target.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 15, 2024 | 3:36 pm

CMG

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SBUX

Bill Ackman strategically reduced his stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:CMG) just before a significant stock selloff and CEO departure. Despite strong revenue and earnings, Chipotle's stock has declined 17% since July 1, 2024. Ackman's timely adjustment highlights his insight into the company's dynamics.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

August 15, 2024 | 3:36 pm