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CAT

Caterpillar's short interest has increased by 8.56%, with 11.75 million shares sold short, representing 2.41% of its float. This is lower than its peers' average of 6.03%. The rise in short interest may indicate bearish sentiment, but it doesn't guarantee a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm

JLL

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) has seen a 9.76% decrease in its short interest, now at 2.22% of its float. This is lower than the peer group average of 6.45%. The decrease in short interest may indicate a more bullish sentiment towards JLL.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm

APA

Analysts have provided mixed ratings for APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) over the past three months, with a decrease in the average 12-month price target from $40.09 to $36.59. Despite positive financial performance, including a 41.59% revenue growth rate and strong profitability metrics, analysts have generally lowered their price targets, reflecting cautious sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm

AURA

Aura Biosciences shares rose following HC Wainwright & Co.'s decision to maintain a buy rating and increase the price target from $21 to $22.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm

NUE

Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) is set to release its Q3 earnings on Oct. 21, with expected earnings of $1.47 per share, down from $4.57 last year. Revenue is projected at $7.28 billion. JPMorgan has maintained an Overweight rating but lowered the price target to $170. Nucor offers a 1.37% annual dividend yield, translating to $2.16 per share annually. To earn $500 monthly from dividends, an investment of approximately $439,174 is needed.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

October 18, 2024 | 12:59 pm

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SOBR

On October 18th, SOBR Safe, Bright Minds Biosciences, and Intuitive Surgical experienced significant stock movements. SOBR Safe surged 272% after withdrawing a public offering. Bright Minds Biosciences rose 73% due to a $35 million private placement. Intuitive Surgical increased 9% following strong Q3 results.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 18, 2024 | 12:57 pm

SANW

Trading halt status was updated at 8:55:00 AM ET, indicating a quotation resumption. The article may mention SANW, but no specific details are provided.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 18, 2024 | 12:55 pm

ICU

SeaStar Medical shares rose as the company announced surpassing the halfway enrollment milestone in its adult acute kidney trial.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 18, 2024 | 12:52 pm

AMZN

Wedbush analysts suggest that Amazon's current underperformance presents a buying opportunity ahead of its Q3 earnings. Despite concerns over Project Kuiper costs, they maintain an Outperform rating and a $225 price target, expecting long-term margin growth driven by advertising and AWS revenue.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 18, 2024 | 12:50 pm

FMCX

KKR

LBO

Fuji Soft's board has chosen KKR's $3.72 billion buyout offer over a higher bid from Bain Capital. KKR's offer represents a significant premium over Fuji Soft's average stock price. KKR has a strong presence in Japan, managing $18 billion in assets. Investors can gain exposure through ETFs like FMCX and LBO.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

October 18, 2024 | 12:50 pm