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MIDNIGHT_TRADER14:58just nowbullish

Trade Desk Faces 'Uneven' Macro Backdrop but Sees Path to Growth, RBC Says

Trade Desk Faces 'Uneven' Macro Backdrop but Sees Path to Growth, RBC Says | 10:58 AM EDT, 08/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Trade Desk (TTD) continues to face an "uneven" macro environment, but management has expressed optimism about its ability to navigate challenging cycles, RBC Capital Markets said…
MIDNIGHT_TRADER14:571m agobullish

Merck's Near-Term Catalysts Create Bull-Bear Debate, RBC Capital Markets Says

Merck's Near-Term Catalysts Create Bull-Bear Debate, RBC Capital Markets Says | 10:57 AM EDT, 08/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Merck's (MRK) near-term catalysts remain attractive, but execution risks are underestimated at its current valuation following the recent downgrade, RBC Capital Markets said in…
BENZINGA14:571m agobullish

QUICK SPARK: Strategy Stock Rallies 27% This Week on Bitcoin Revival

QUICK SPARK: Strategy Stock Rallies 27% This Week on Bitcoin Revival | 10:57 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) is outpacing Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) in a sharp five-day rally — Strategy shares are up 27%, while Bitcoin has gained 19% over the same period. Strategy’s Bit…
MARKETS & TRADING / CRYPTO
MIDNIGHT_TRADER14:571m agobullish

Array Technologies' New Products Gain Traction, RBC Says

Array Technologies' New Products Gain Traction, RBC Says | 10:57 AM EDT, 08/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Array Technologies (ARRY) continues to see growing traction from its new products, with about 50% of the company's order book now made up of new products, RBC Capital Markets said. The company has…
BENZINGA14:571m agobearish

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $50

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $50 | 10:57 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Barclays analyst Seth Sigman maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $59 to $50. Write to Benzinga at editorial@…
ANALYST ACTIONS / TARGET/MAINTAIN
BENZINGA14:562m agobullish

Freeport-McMoRan Stock Hits All-Time High: What's Happening?

Freeport-McMoRan Stock Hits All-Time High: What's Happening? | 10:56 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX) shares are trading higher and touching a new all-time high Friday, extending a strong run as copper-related stocks broadly rally. Here’s what you should…
MIDNIGHT_TRADER14:553m agobullish

Advance Auto Parts Posted Disappointing Q2 Results Amid Sales Miss, RBC Says

Advance Auto Parts Posted Disappointing Q2 Results Amid Sales Miss, RBC Says | 10:55 AM EDT, 08/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Advance Auto Parts (AAP) posted disappointing Q2 results with a comparable sales miss and worse profit flow through than expected, excluding tariff refunds, RBC Capital Markets…
BENZINGA14:553m agobearish

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $120

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $120 | 10:55 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly maintains Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $140 to $120. Write to Benzinga at editorial@benzinga.com
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BENZINGA14:544m ago

What's Going On With Visa Shares On Friday?

What's Going On With Visa Shares On Friday? | 10:54 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) VISA Inc. (NYSE:V) shares are trading up more than 1% in Friday’s session as risk appetite remains firm. What Is Driving Vi’s Stock Strength Today? With no single headline driving the tape, Visa’s early…
BUSINESS_WIRE14:526m ago

Gateway Fiber Appoints David Curran as Chief Technology Officer

Gateway Fiber Appoints David Curran as Chief Technology Officer | Leading fiber internet provider serving communities across the Midwest and Northeast strengthens executive leadership team to support continued growth and network expansion O’FALLON, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gateway Fiber, a leading fi…
BENZINGA14:499m agobearish

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $50

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $50 | 10:49 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $60 to $50. Write to Benzinga at ed…
ANALYST ACTIONS / TARGET/MAINTAIN
DOW_JONES14:499m agobearish

Copper Above $14,000, With Chinese Production in Focus -- Market Talk

Copper Above $14,000, With Chinese Production in Focus -- Market Talk | 1448 GMT - Copper prices hold above $14,000 a metric ton after edging lower in recent days. The decline was partly driven by a sharp increase in copper stocks held in LME warehouses: total copper inventories climbed by 34,000 t…
BENZINGA14:4711m agobearish

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Ross Stores, Raises Price Target to $248

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Ross Stores, Raises Price Target to $248 | 10:47 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintains Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $245 to $248. Write to Benzinga at editorial@b…
ANALYST ACTIONS / TARGET/MAINTAINANALYST ACTIONS / UPGRADE
BENZINGA14:4711m agobullish

Tempus AI Stock Climbs Friday: What's Driving the Move?

Tempus AI Stock Climbs Friday: What's Driving the Move? | 10:47 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) shares are trading higher on Friday as traders continue to digest the latest follow-through from this week’s Merck–Moderna clinical-trial headline. Tempus AI stock…
BENZINGA14:4612m ago

Wells Fargo Upgrades Portland General Electric to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $58

Wells Fargo Upgrades Portland General Electric to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $58 | 10:46 AM EDT, August 21, 2026 (Benzinga Newswire) Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza upgrades Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $51 to $5…
ANALYST ACTIONS / TARGET/MAINTAINANALYST ACTIONS / UPGRADE
BENZINGA14:4512m ago

Shares of crypto-linked companies are trading higher amid continued  Bitcoin price momentum after President Trump recently urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act and said the CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to the U.S. Investors may be seeing a renewed appetite for high-risk assets after the Treasury Department expanded its debt repurchase program.

Shares of crypto-linked companies are trading higher amid continued Bitcoin price momentum after President Trump recently urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act and said the CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to the U.S. Investors may be seeing a renewed appetite for high-risk assets after the Tr…
SHAREHOLDER RETURNS / BUYBACKMARKETS & TRADING / CRYPTO
MIDNIGHT_TRADER14:4513m agobullish

Update: Truist Securities Cuts Price Target on Walmart to $114 From $140, Keeps Buy Rating

Update: Truist Securities Cuts Price Target on Walmart to $114 From $140, Keeps Buy Rating | 10:45 AM EDT, 08/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updated to include Truist's commentary) Truist Securities lowered its price target on Walmart (WMT) to $114 from $140 following the retail giant's Q2 earnings. Al…
ANALYST ACTIONS / DOWNGRADEANALYST ACTIONS / TARGET/MAINTAINANALYST ACTIONS / UPGRADE
BUSINESS_WIRE14:4513m agobullish

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” (Superior) of the main subsidiaries of The…