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SLM

SLM Corp, the largest student lender in the US, received mixed analyst ratings with a majority being somewhat bullish. Analysts have adjusted their price targets upwards, with an average target of $27.14, indicating a positive outlook. Despite revenue challenges, SLM shows strong profitability and financial health, though it faces debt management issues.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

CVBF

In the past three months, analysts have shown a neutral stance on CVB Financial (NASDAQ:CVBF), with an average 12-month price target of $20.5, reflecting a 6.49% increase from the previous target. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets, indicating mixed sentiments. Despite revenue challenges, CVB Financial demonstrates strong financial metrics such as net margin, ROE, and ROA.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

MRNA

Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, with an average annual return of 32.37%. A $100 investment in MRNA 5 years ago would now be worth $406.92. This highlights the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

AVGO

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 5 years, with an annualized return of 44.6%. A $100 investment in AVGO 5 years ago would now be worth $636.73, highlighting the power of compounded returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

WAL

Western Alliance (NYSE:WAL) has received mixed analyst ratings, with a majority being somewhat bullish. Recent analyst actions have raised price targets, indicating a positive outlook. The company's financial performance shows strong revenue growth and profitability, but challenges in debt management and asset returns.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm

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CRWD

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) shares are trading slightly lower despite a Buy rating and increased price target from Jefferies. A senior executive is set to testify before Congress about a global IT outage caused by a software update. The incident affected Microsoft systems and highlighted the interconnected nature of the tech ecosystem. CrowdStrike has revised its revenue and profit projections downward.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

September 24, 2024 | 5:57 pm

BIDU

Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) shares rose 6.15% following the People's Bank of China's monetary stimulus, which included cutting the reserve requirement ratio and policy rates. This move is expected to boost China's economy and increase demand for Baidu's digital services.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

September 24, 2024 | 5:49 pm

GOLD

Financial giants have shown a bullish interest in Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) through options trading, with 54% of trades being bullish. The stock is currently trading at $20.45, with a price target of $24.0 set by analysts. The options activity suggests a price range of $13.0 to $27.0.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 24, 2024 | 5:45 pm

ACAD

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ACAD) shares fell by 4.11% after appointing Catherine Owen Adams as the new CEO, succeeding Steve Davis. Adams brings experience from Bristol Myers Squibb and Johnson & Johnson. The board is confident in her ability to drive growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian

September 24, 2024 | 5:44 pm

PARA

Paramount's '60 Minutes' may feature back-to-back interviews with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, potentially boosting viewership and advertising revenue ahead of the 2024 election. This could positively impact Paramount's stock, which has been down 27% year-to-date.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

September 24, 2024 | 5:42 pm