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BBSI

In the latest quarter, Barrett Bus Servs (NASDAQ:BBSI) received somewhat bullish ratings from 4 analysts, with all maintaining a price target of $141.00, indicating a stable outlook. The company's financial performance shows a revenue growth of 1.74% over the past 3 months, a net margin of 5.26%, and an ROA of 2.06%, outperforming industry standards. However, its ROE of 7.67% falls below industry averages, and its market capitalization is lower than industry benchmarks, suggesting mixed financial health.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

JPM

Over the past 10 years, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has produced an average annual return of 13.47%, outperforming the market by 3.09% annually. With a current market capitalization of $549.09 billion, a $100 investment in JPM 10 years ago would now be worth $358.40. This showcases the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

ACM

Over the past 10 years, AECOM (NYSE:ACM) has outperformed the market with an annualized return of 11.51%, turning a $100 investment into $292.52. The company currently has a market capitalization of $12.64 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

CWAN

Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) has been analyzed by 6 analysts, showing a mix of sentiments from bullish to bearish. The average 12-month price target is now $21.17, a decrease from the previous $23.33. Analyst actions include maintaining and lowering ratings with price targets ranging from $19.00 to $24.00. Clearwater's financials indicate a positive revenue trend with a growth rate of 19.75%, but it lags behind industry peers and has a net margin below industry benchmarks. The company's ROE is impressive at -1.3%, but its ROA and debt management indicate potential challenges.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

LEG

Recent analyst ratings for Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) show a bearish trend with a decline in the average 12-month price target to $15.4, down 19.79% from the previous target. Analysts from Goldman Sachs, Piper Sandler, and Truist Securities have lowered their price targets and ratings, reflecting concerns over the company's market position and financial performance. Despite challenges in revenue growth and a slight decline in top-line earnings, Leggett & Platt maintains strong profitability metrics, including an impressive net margin and ROE.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

BC

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has seen a 13.59% increase in its short percent of float since the last report, with 4.49 million shares sold short, representing 7.44% of its available trading shares. This indicates a bearish market sentiment, although it's below the peer group average of 9.14% short interest. The article suggests that while increased short interest signals bearish sentiment, it can also present bullish opportunities for investors.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

HEES

H&E Equipment Services (NYSE:HEES) has seen a decrease in short interest, with the short percent of float falling 9.61% to 2.07% of all shares available for trading. This indicates a potential shift in market sentiment towards the stock, as short interest can reflect investor expectations about a stock's future performance. The company's short interest is below its peer group average of 4.25%, suggesting a more bullish outlook compared to its peers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

CRH

CRH's (NYSE:CRH) short interest has increased by 82.0% since the last report, with 7.50 million shares sold short, representing 0.91% of its float. This indicates a bearish market sentiment towards CRH, despite being lower than its peer group average of 2.30% short interest as a percentage of float. The article suggests that while increased short interest signals more bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price fall.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

May 02, 2024 | 8:00 pm

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BRK.B

The Berkshire Hathaway Inc annual shareholders meeting on May 4 will publicly broadcast its secret movie for the first time, potentially as a tribute to the late Charlie Munger. The event in Omaha, Nebraska, known as "Woodstock for Capitalists," will feature the movie on CNBC and webcast, marking a departure from its traditional private viewing. This change is seen as a significant tribute to Munger, who passed away in November at 99.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

May 02, 2024 | 7:54 pm

JWN

Nordstrom shares are trading higher after a report indicated that Sycamore Partners is considering taking the company private.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 02, 2024 | 7:52 pm