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VRTX

Deep-pocketed investors are showing a bullish sentiment towards Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) through significant options activity. The options activity includes 6 call options and 3 put options, with a price range focus between $400 and $500. The stock is currently trading at $483.59, down by 3.04%. Analysts have mixed ratings with target prices ranging from $425 to $541.

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October 18, 2024 | 8:01 pm

BEN

Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) has been analyzed by 13 analysts, showing a range of sentiments from indifferent to bearish. Recent analyst actions include lowering ratings and price targets, with an average 12-month price target of $21.25, down from $22.80. The company's financials reveal challenges in profitability and returns, despite a 7.82% revenue growth. Franklin Resources manages $1.681 trillion in assets, with a global presence.

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October 18, 2024 | 8:01 pm

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BDX

BSX

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MDT

SYK

Shares of surgical tool and medical instrument stocks are trading higher following Intuitive Surgical's strong Q3 earnings.

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October 18, 2024 | 7:51 pm

LHX

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has seen a decrease in its short interest by 8.33%, with 1.12 million shares sold short, representing 0.66% of its float. This is lower than its peers' average short interest of 3.05%.

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October 18, 2024 | 7:45 pm

ADI

Analog Devices (NYSE:ADI) has seen a 16.17% increase in its short percent of float, now at 1.94% of all regular shares. This indicates a rise in bearish sentiment, although its short interest is still below the peer group average of 4.59%.

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October 18, 2024 | 7:45 pm

DPZ

Domino's Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) has seen a 16.12% decrease in its short percent of float, now at 5.93%. This is lower than its peers' average of 11.12%. The decrease in short interest may indicate a more bullish sentiment among investors.

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October 18, 2024 | 7:45 pm

TOST

Toast shares rose after Stephens & Co. maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased its price target from $28 to $30.

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October 18, 2024 | 7:42 pm

FUBO

NFLX

ROKU

Shares of streaming companies are trading higher in sympathy with Netflix, which gained following strong quarterly earnings.

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October 18, 2024 | 7:35 pm

VALE

Vale's short interest has increased by 43.24%, with 90.41 million shares sold short, representing 2.12% of its float. This is below the peer group average of 4.59%. The rise in short interest suggests bearish sentiment, but it doesn't guarantee a price drop.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 18, 2024 | 7:30 pm

BCO

Brink's (NYSE:BCO) has seen a 20.13% decrease in its short interest, now at 3.73% of its float. This is higher than its peers' average of 3.39%. The decrease in short interest may indicate a more bullish sentiment among investors.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 18, 2024 | 7:30 pm