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PLCE

Shares of Children's Place (PLCE) were halted on a circuit breaker due to a significant upward movement, with the stock now up 101.4%. This dramatic increase suggests a major positive development or investor sentiment shift regarding the company's prospects.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 2:49 pm

GOOG

GOOGL

MSFT

Alphabet Inc's (GOOG, GOOGL) shares dropped following reports that OpenAI, backed by Microsoft (MSFT), plans to develop a web search tool to compete with Google. OpenAI's new product may use Microsoft's Bing, challenging Google's dominant market position. Google's search engine significantly contributes to its revenue, with $48.02 billion in the fourth quarter, highlighting the potential impact of competition.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

February 15, 2024 | 2:48 pm

CRWD

High-rolling investors have shown a bullish sentiment on CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD), with options trading data revealing a significant interest in the stock. Benzinga's options scanner identified 9 notable trades, with a majority being bullish. The trades suggest a price target range of $120 to $400 for CRWD. The company, known for its cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, has seen its stock price slightly increase by 0.26% to $335.43, with an upcoming earnings announcement in 19 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 2:47 pm

INTC

Financial giants have shown a mixed sentiment on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), with options trading evenly split between bullish and bearish. Analysis of 14 unusual trades reveals a balance, with 2 puts and 12 calls. The trades suggest a price window of $21.0 to $50.0 for Intel. The largest trades include both bearish and bullish positions, with significant open interest and volume in options. Intel, a leading chipmaker, is currently trading at $44.86, up 1.52%, with an RSI indicating a neutral position. The anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 2:47 pm

MSTR

Whales have shown a mixed sentiment on MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), with a bearish lean in their options trading. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 35 unusual trades, indicating a price target range of $200 to $1200 for MSTR. The volume and open interest analysis suggests significant activity in both calls and puts, with a notable split in sentiment. Currently, MSTR's stock is up by 2.87% at $792.0, potentially indicating an overbought condition. The company is expected to release earnings in 74 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 2:47 pm

ARCC

GBDC

MHLD

NTB

RF

The article highlights notable value stocks in the financial services sector, focusing on companies with low P/E multiples, indicating potential undervaluation. Maiden Holdings, Bank of N.T Butterfield, Golub Capital BDC, Regions Financial, and Ares Capital are featured for their attractive P/E ratios and recent financial performances, including changes in earnings per share and dividend yields.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 2:47 pm

RVSN

Trading of Rail Vision (RVSN) shares has resumed after a temporary halt.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 2:47 pm

PLCE

Trading of Children's Place shares has resumed.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 2:46 pm

DXF

Dunxin Financial's shares have resumed trading. This follows a period of suspension, details of which were not provided in the article.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 15, 2024 | 2:46 pm

MPC

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) announced a quarterly dividend of 82.5 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Tuesday. Shareholders owning MPC stock by the end of Monday are eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on March 11, 2024. The stock is expected to open 82.5 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 15, 2024 | 2:46 pm