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MSTR

MicroStrategy's stock is trading lower due to a decline in Bitcoin and broader market instability linked to Middle East tensions. The company holds a significant amount of Bitcoin, influencing its stock price. Despite the drop, analysts have a positive outlook on MicroStrategy's stock, with recent updates to its AI/BI platform potentially boosting its value.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

October 01, 2024 | 3:37 pm

SPY

Federal Reserve's Cook stated that while inflation is not yet at the target level, it has decreased significantly. This suggests a potential easing in monetary policy, which could impact market sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 01, 2024 | 3:37 pm

FLNC

Fluence Energy's stock is experiencing a decline following a downgrade by Citigroup from Buy to Neutral, with a reduced price target from $32 to $24.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 01, 2024 | 3:35 pm

AFL

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years with an average annual return of 14.63%, resulting in a $100 investment growing to $386.96. This highlights the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 01, 2024 | 3:31 pm

PTC

PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) has significantly outperformed the market over the past decade, with an average annual return of 17.1%. A $100 investment in PTC 10 years ago would be worth $479.45 today, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 01, 2024 | 3:31 pm

LULU

Lululemon Athletica's shares are trading lower following Morgan Stanley's decision to maintain an Overweight rating but lower the price target from $326 to $314.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 01, 2024 | 3:30 pm

LOPE

Grand Canyon Education (NYSE:LOPE) has seen an 8.75% increase in short interest, now at 1.74% of its float. This is below the peer group average of 5.46%. Short interest can indicate market sentiment, with higher short interest suggesting bearish views.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 01, 2024 | 3:30 pm

MEDP

Medpace Holdings (NYSE:MEDP) has seen a 7.88% increase in short interest, with 933,000 shares sold short, representing 4.52% of its float. This is below the peer group average of 5.44%. Short interest can indicate market sentiment, with rising short interest suggesting bearish sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 01, 2024 | 3:30 pm

CCL

Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) reported strong Q3 earnings, surpassing expectations with adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share. Despite this, shares fell 3.2% to $17.90. Analysts have mixed ratings, with some noting conservative Q4 guidance and concerns over revenue yields. However, strong bookings and favorable fuel and currency impacts are positive signs for future earnings.

Portfolio Pulse from Priya Nigam

October 01, 2024 | 3:30 pm

LW

Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE:LW) has seen a 10.02% decrease in its short percent of float, now at 4.94%. This suggests a shift in market sentiment, as fewer shares are being shorted. The company's short interest is higher than its peers, which average 4.43%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

October 01, 2024 | 3:30 pm