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LLY

Financial giants have made notable bearish moves on Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE: LLY) through options trading. Analysis revealed 15 unusual trades, with 33% bearish and 26% bullish sentiment. The major market movers are focusing on a price range between $430.0 and $980.0. Current stock price is $869.85, up 0.45%. Analysts have mixed ratings with target prices ranging from $885 to $1025.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

July 23, 2024 | 1:47 pm

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MSFT

Wiz has decided to pursue an IPO instead of being acquired by Alphabet due to potential antitrust issues and investor concerns. This decision follows a recent outage in Microsoft systems caused by CrowdStrike. Analysts predict increased M&A activity in the cybersecurity sector, with companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon potentially looking to acquire cybersecurity firms.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

July 23, 2024 | 1:45 pm

HBT

HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBT) reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings of 57 cents per share, beating the consensus estimate of 56 cents per share. However, quarterly sales of $56.64 million missed the estimate of $57.01 million, marking a 3.65% decrease from the same period last year. Analysts have adjusted their price targets for HBT Financial following the results.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

July 23, 2024 | 1:44 pm

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PNR

Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR) reported a Q2 2024 earnings beat with net sales rising 2% Y/Y to $1.099 billion, slightly above the consensus. The company saw improvements in operating income and margins, and adjusted EPS rose 18% Y/Y to $1.22, surpassing expectations. Despite economic headwinds, Pentair updated its FY24 outlook and announced a quarterly dividend. Investors can gain exposure via Invesco Global Water ETF (NASDAQ:PIO) and Global X Clean Water ETF (NASDAQ:AQWA).

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

July 23, 2024 | 1:42 pm

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UPS

FedEx is trading lower in sympathy with UPS, which reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 23, 2024 | 1:37 pm

TSLA

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) has extended its 5-year, 0-interest loan offer for car purchases in China until August 31 to prevent a decline in sales. This incentive applies to specific variants of the Model 3 and Model Y. The extension aims to maintain sales momentum amid reduced purchase incentives.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

July 23, 2024 | 1:32 pm

ZION

Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:ZION) reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with sales of $776 million and GAAP EPS of $1.28. Analysts have raised their price targets for the stock following the positive results.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

July 23, 2024 | 1:31 pm

AZTR

Azitra shares are trading higher following the announcement that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted it U.S. Patent No. 12,036,248 for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 23, 2024 | 1:30 pm

MLSS

Milestone Scientific shares are trading higher following the announcement of Medicare price assignment for its CompuFlo Epidural System.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 23, 2024 | 1:27 pm

T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is set to report its Q2 earnings with Wall Street expecting 57 cents in EPS and $30 billion in revenues. The stock has shown a mixed trend with bearish short-term indicators but several bullish signals suggesting potential upside. Analysts have a consensus 'Buy' rating with a price target of $21.98, indicating a 13% upside.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

July 23, 2024 | 1:25 pm