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Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) and British American Tobacco PLC (NYSE:BTI) are two major players in the tobacco industry facing the challenge of declining global smoking rates. Altria reported a surprising increase in its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, while BAT's results are awaited. Altria has diversified into alternative products and industries, showing superior profitability and a higher dividend yield compared to BAT. Despite this, BAT is seen by analysts as having a higher upside potential.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

February 01, 2024 | 6:46 pm

HSAI

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) stock plummeted after being listed as a 'Chinese Military Company' by the U.S. Department of Defense, a designation the company disputes as unjust and meritless. Hesai insists its lidar products are for civilian use, not suitable for military applications, and expects no significant business disruption from this listing. Despite the controversy, HSAI shares dropped 30.9% to $4.03.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

February 01, 2024 | 6:45 pm

PH

Parker-Hannifin Corp (NYSE:PH) shares rose after reporting better-than-expected Q2 FY24 results and raising FY24 guidance. Sales grew 3.1% Y/Y to $4.821 billion, with adjusted EPS of $6.15, surpassing consensus. The company also increased its adjusted EPS forecast for FY24 to $23.90-$24.50 and updated its sales growth and segment operating margin outlook. A quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share was declared, payable on March 1, 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta

February 01, 2024 | 6:35 pm

AIG

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish sentiment towards American Intl Gr (NYSE:AIG), with a significant move in options trading detected by Benzinga. The activity includes 6 puts and 2 calls, indicating a bearish outlook with a target price range of $65.0 to $77.5. AIG's current market status shows a neutral RSI and a trading volume of 2,022,021, with its price at $69.51. The next earnings report is due in 12 days.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 01, 2024 | 6:31 pm

BA

Deep-pocketed investors have shown a bearish sentiment towards Boeing (NYSE:BA), with unusual options activity detected. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 51 extraordinary activities, with a bearish majority. The options target a price range of $65.0 to $280.0 for Boeing. Notable options activity includes both bullish and bearish sentiments with varying strike prices and expiration dates. Boeing's current market status shows a 1.47% increase in stock price to $214.14, with analysts giving mixed ratings and price targets ranging from $215 to $279.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 01, 2024 | 6:30 pm

JD

Financial analysts have observed a bullish trend in JD.com's (NASDAQ:JD) options trading, with 56% of trades being bullish. The analysis highlighted significant activity in both puts and calls, with a notable price target range of $15.0 to $37.5. JD.com, a leading e-commerce platform, has shown a slight increase in its stock price, with an upcoming earnings announcement. Analysts from Citigroup, Mizuho, and Barclays have given JD.com buy and overweight ratings, with target prices ranging from $35 to $42.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 01, 2024 | 6:30 pm

A

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) has delivered an average annual return of 12.39% over the past 10 years, outperforming the market by 1.62% on an annualized basis. With a current market capitalization of $38.70 billion, an initial investment of $1000 in Agilent Technologies stock a decade ago would be worth $3,194.79 today.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 01, 2024 | 6:30 pm

HIG

Over the past 15 years, Hartford Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:HIG) has outperformed the market with an average annual return of 13.65%, turning a $1000 investment into $5,728.63. The company currently has a market capitalization of $26.15 billion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

February 01, 2024 | 6:30 pm

OCSL

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) shares dropped following the announcement of disappointing Q1 financial results.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 6:28 pm

BDN

Brandywine Realty Trust's shares dropped following a report of a year-over-year decline in Q4 EPS and Q4 revenue results that fell below expectations.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 01, 2024 | 6:26 pm