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BSX

In the last three months, 21 analysts have published ratings on Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX), with a majority being bullish. The average 12-month price target has increased by 9.97% to $84.62. Analysts have raised their ratings and price targets, reflecting positive sentiment towards the company's financial performance and market position.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 15, 2024 | 6:00 pm

ULTA

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) received mixed ratings from 23 analysts over the last quarter, with a range of price targets and sentiment shifts. The average 12-month price target is now $469.48, down from $538.35. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets in response to market conditions and company performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 15, 2024 | 6:00 pm

CHRD

Chord Energy's (NYSE:CHRD) short interest has risen by 22.15%, with 4.22 million shares sold short, representing 8.05% of its float. This is higher than its peers' average short interest of 6.59%. Increased short interest can indicate bearish sentiment but can also be a bullish signal if traders cover their positions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 15, 2024 | 6:00 pm

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) are in conflict over a $14 billion FirstNet spectrum proposal. AT&T, which holds a 25-year contract to manage FirstNet, is pushing for more wireless frequencies to be allocated to the network, while Verizon argues this would unfairly benefit AT&T. The FCC will decide on the allocation.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

July 15, 2024 | 5:50 pm

CELH

Celsius Holdings shares are trading lower after TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on the stock but lowered the price target from $85 to $68.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 15, 2024 | 5:47 pm

AAPL

AVGO

IBM

IREN

MARA

MSFT

MSTR

NVDA

SMCI

TSM

The article highlights significant options activity in the Information Technology sector, focusing on whale alerts for various stocks. Notable mentions include NVDA, MARA, AAPL, TSM, AVGO, SMCI, MSTR, IBM, MSFT, and IREN, with varying sentiments and expiration dates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 15, 2024 | 5:35 pm

AMZN

CMCSA

DIS

PARA

SONY

WBD

Comcast's Despicable Me franchise has hit a $5 billion milestone with the success of 'Despicable Me 4,' making it the first animated franchise to achieve this. The movie grossed $441 million globally in its first two weeks. Comcast's Illumination studio has grossed over $10 billion globally. Other top-grossing franchises include Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

July 15, 2024 | 5:34 pm

ROAD

Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, delivering an average annual return of 33.52%. A $1000 investment in ROAD 5 years ago would be worth $4,252.92 today. The company's current market capitalization is $3.03 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 15, 2024 | 5:31 pm

HOLX

Hologic (NASDAQ:HOLX) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years with an average annual return of 14.81%, resulting in a $100 investment growing to $1,541.14. The company currently has a market capitalization of $18.13 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 15, 2024 | 5:31 pm

LII

Lennox Intl's (NYSE:LII) short interest has fallen by 8.72%, with 886 thousand shares sold short, representing 3.14% of its float. This is lower than the peer group average of 4.21%. The decrease in short interest could indicate a more bullish sentiment among investors.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 15, 2024 | 5:30 pm