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iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the ICE BofA 1-5 Year US Corporate Index (the Underlying Index), which measures the performance of investment-grade corporate bonds of both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers that are U.S. dollar-denominated and publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market and have a remaining maturity of greater than or equal to one year and less than five years. As of February 28, 2023, there were 3,667 issues in the Underlying Index. As of February 28, 2023, a significant portion of the Underlying Index is represented by securities of companies in the financials industry or sector. The components of the Underlying Index are likely to change over time.

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Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan upgrades Visteon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VC#NASDAQ">VC</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $115 to $122.

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Wells Fargo Upgrades Visteon to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $122

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Morgan Stanley analyst Andrew Ruben maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $2175 to $2500.

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CleanCore Solutions shares are trading higher. The company reported full-year fiscal 2024 results.

Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan downgrades Dana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAN#NYSE">DAN</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and lowers the price target from $13 to $9.

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Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) shares are trading higher after the company announced it signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
The deal entails the launch of the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC) and the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40954951/constellation-to-launch-crane-clean-energy-center-restoring-jobs-and-carbon-free-power-to-the-grid" rel="noreferrer noopener">which was closed five years ago.</a>
As per this agreement, Microsoft will source energy from the renewed plant to align its PJM data centers&#8217; power use with carbon-free energy, supporting its sustainability goals.
Unit 1 is next to TMI Unit 2, which has been shut down since 1979 and is being decommissioned by Energy Solutions. Unit 1 operates independently and was unaffected by the accident.
Constellation will also seek a license renewal to extend operations until at least 2054. The CCEC is expected to be operational by 2028.
Joe Dominguez, president and, CEO, Constellation said, &#8220;Powering industries critical to our nation&#8217;s global economic and technological competitiveness, including data centers, requires an abundance of energy that is carbon-free and reliable every hour of every day, and nuclear plants are the only energy sources that can consistently deliver on that promise.&#8221;
Constellation purchased TMI Unit 1, in 1999 and was retired for economic reasons in 2019. The plant will be renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center in honor of&nbsp;Chris Crane, who was CEO of Constellation&#8217;s former parent company.
Bobby Hollis, VP of Energy, Microsoft said, &#8220;This agreement is a major milestone in Microsoft&#8217;s efforts to help decarbonize the grid in support of our commitment to become carbon negative. Microsoft continues to collaborate with energy providers to develop carbon-free energy sources to help meet the grids&#8217; capacity and reliability needs.&#8221;
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U.S. Congressman Scott Perry said, &#8220;This critical step forward will ensure Pennsylvania has sufficient baseload power to meet its needs for decades to come while producing 3,400 jobs in our community.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTWO#NYSE">FTWO</a>) and Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTES#NYSE">UTES</a>).
Price Action: CEG shares are up 12.1% at $233.80 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour maintains Darden Restaurants (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $175 to $188.

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Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan upgrades Aptiv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $78 to $87.

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In the latest trading session, Crocs (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crox#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) closed at $137.92, marking a -1.35% move from the previous day. The stock&#39;s performance was behind the S&amp;P 500&#39;s daily gain of 1.7%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.26%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.51%.
Coming into today, shares of the footwear company had lost 0.56% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Discretionary sector gained 2.85%, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 1.27%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Crocs in its forthcoming earnings report. The company&#39;s earnings per share are projected to be $3.11, reflecting a 4.31% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.05 billion, indicating a 0.08% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $12.85 per share and revenue of $4.12 billion, indicating changes of +6.82% and +4%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, it would be beneficial for investors to monitor any recent shifts in analyst projections for Crocs. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts&#39; confidence in the company&#39;s business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.11% higher. As of now, Crocs holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In terms of valuation, Crocs is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.88. This denotes a discount relative to the industry&#39;s average Forward P/E of 19.27.
We can also see that CROX currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company&#39;s projected earnings growth. The Textile - Apparel industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.01 as of yesterday&#39;s close.
The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 171, placing it within the bottom 33% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) has appointed company veteran Elliott Hill as its new CEO, aiming to rejuvenate sales by mending ties with retailers.
What Happened: Hill&#8217;s appointment comes as John Donahoe steps down after a tenure focused on direct-to-consumer sales. This strategy, which emphasized selling through Nike&#8217;s stores and website, faced criticism for sidelining retail partners like Foot Locker and Macy&#8217;s, Reuters reported on Friday.
Under Donahoe, Nike&#8217;s shares have dropped by 25% this year. However, the announcement of Hill&#8217;s leadership saw a 6% surge in premarket trading on Friday, signaling investor optimism.
Morningstar analyst David Swartz noted that Nike&#8217;s board, including the controlling Knight family, sought a leader with deep company knowledge to address recent challenges, particularly the strained retailer relationships.
Nike aims to regain market share, especially in the running category, by spotlighting performance products and introducing new budget-friendly sneakers. A detailed strategy from Hill is expected at the company&#8217;s investor day in November.
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Why It Matters: The leadership change comes at a crucial time for Nike, which has been grappling with a series of challenges. Earlier this year, Nike&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/06/39553700/nikes-fourth-quarter-results-highlight-its-struggle-with-ongoing-challenges">fourth-quarter results </a>highlighted ongoing struggles, with shares plunging more than 12% in after-hours trading. Despite being the top sponsor at the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament, Nike&#8217;s lack of innovation and quality storytelling has hurt its performance. The company also lowered its full-year sales outlook, rattling stocks of retail partners like Foot Locker and Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods.
Nike&#8217;s strategy to shift away from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40954074/why-nike-shares-are-trading-higher-by-around-7-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">wholesalers to direct sales</a> channels has contributed to its sales slump. However, key retail partners have expressed optimism about Nike&#8217;s upcoming product launches and innovations. Foot Locker noted that Nike is &#8220;clearly back to playing offense.&#8221; For the quarter ending May 31st, Nike reported a 2% revenue decrease to $12.61 billion.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Nike was up by 8.36% in the pre-market on Friday, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $22.12, with a high estimate of $23.50 and a low estimate of $21.00. This current average reflects an increase of 7.9% from the previous average price target of $20.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726837252_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Annaly Capital Management. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Merrill Ross</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Annaly Capital Management. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Annaly Capital Management compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Annaly Capital Management's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Annaly Capital Management's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NLY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Annaly Capital Management analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Annaly Capital Management</h2>
Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. The Company owns a portfolio of real estate related investments, including mortgage pass-through certificates, collateralized mortgage obligations, credit risk transfer securities, other securities representing interests in or obligations backed by pools of mortgage loans, residential mortgage loans and mortgage servicing rights. Its business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. The Company's three investment groups are comprised of the following: Annaly Agency Group, Annaly Residential Credit Group, Annaly Mortgage Servicing Rights Group.
<h3>Key Indicators: Annaly Capital Management's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Annaly Capital Management's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -78.02% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Annaly Capital Management's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -97.19%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -0.48%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Annaly Capital Management's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.05%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Annaly Capital Management's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.82, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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