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OFS Credit Co Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to generate current income, with a secondary objective to generate capital appreciation. The company invests in floating rate credit instruments and other structured credit investments, including; collateralized loan obligation (CLO) debt and subordinated (i.e., residual or equity) securities; traditional corporate credit investments, including leveraged loans and high yield bonds; opportunistic credit investments, including stressed and distressed credit situations and long/short credit investments; and other credit-related instruments.

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Logan Ridge Finance Exits Its Largest Equity Investment, Nth Degree Investment Group, LLC

The Company reiterates its 2024&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;ranges of&nbsp;$145 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$165 million&nbsp;for Total Operating Expense&nbsp;(excluding restructuring and related costs) and&nbsp;$25 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$40 million&nbsp;for Capital Expenditures.
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Ballard Power Systems Names Kate Igbalode As Its New CFO Effective Immediately And Lee Sweetland As New COO Effective At The End Of 2024; Paul Dobson And Mark Biznek To Depart

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares traded higher Thursday after the company unveiled Agentforce, a suite of autonomous AI agents that augment employees and handle tasks in service, sales,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40843034/salesforce-unveils-agentforce-what-ai-was-meant-to-be"> marketing and commerce.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Salesforce described Agentforce as a "limitless digital workforce of AI agents" that can analyze data, make decisions and take action on tasks including answering customer service inquiries, qualifying sales leads and optimizing marketing campaigns.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40841369/ai-powered-agentforce-and-dreamforce-highlight-salesforces-next-revenue-surge-goldman-sachs-analyst">spoke about </a>Agentforce at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia &amp; Technology Conference on Thursday and said the platform's underlying AI model can resolve over 90% of customer issues and deliver 90%-95% accuracy.&nbsp;
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&#8220;Agentforce represents the Third Wave of AI — advancing beyond copilots to a new era of highly accurate, low-hallucination intelligent agents that actively drive customer success. Unlike other platforms, Agentforce is a revolutionary and trusted solution that seamlessly integrates AI across every workflow, embedding itself deeply into the heart of the customer journey,&#8221; said Benioff. 
The Salesforce CEO also set a goal to have one billion Agentforce agents deployed by the end of 2025. Customers and investors expect to hear more about Agentforce at Salesforce's annual event Dreamforce next week. 
CRM Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Salesforce ended Thursday's session 1.54% higher at $253.37.  
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What Happened With Salesforce Stock Today?

Randy MacEwen,&nbsp;Ballard President&nbsp;and CEO, said&nbsp;&quot;We expect our restructuring measures to impact our global operations, yielding annualized total operating expense savings in excess of&nbsp;30%, with a substantial part of the annualized savings being realized in 2025.&quot;

Ballard Power Systems Plans Global Corporate Restructuring To Reduce Corporate Spending; Expects To Book Charge In Q3

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.19%. Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $888.37 billion. 
Buying $100 In TSM: If an investor had bought $100 of TSM stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,574.20 today based on a price of $171.30 for TSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726176702_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $1,600 Today

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.84%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.18 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFG: If an investor had bought $100 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $660.91 today based on a price of $133.24 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726176698_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $700 Today

The Chinese investment banking sector is feeling increasing government pressure, as state officials have detained at least three top bankers in the last six weeks. 
What Happened: One of the high-profile cases involved an overseas arrest of Haitong Securities&#8216; (OTCPK: HAITY) senior executive, who was repatriated to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">China</a>.
Haitong and other state-backed brokerages have imposed travel restrictions on its staff, requiring them to hand over passports and seek approval for both business and personal travel, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-12/china-detains-investment-bankers-takes-passports-in-graft-sweep">to</a> Bloomberg.
This heightened scrutiny is part of broader efforts to tighten control over the financial sector. Regulators are focusing on initial public offerings (IPOs) and other capital-raising activities. Haitong Securities and other firms have mandated that employees obtain permission before resigning.
"These crackdowns and restrictions will hurt the morale of financial workers, but the authorities aim to reshape the financial industry by redistributing profits," said Shen Meng, director at boutique investment bank Chanson &amp; Co.
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Why It Matters: State scrutiny is not the only issue Haitong faces. The firm reported a 75% drop in profits for the first half of 2024, attributed largely to a downturn in the sector. The firm also recently announced a merger with Guotai Junan Securities, which could reshape China's financial landscape by creating the country&#8217;s largest brokerage.
However, the deal's timing is far from ideal. The IPO market is experiencing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/07/39772324/hong-kongs-lukewarm-ipo-market-may-be-about-to-heat-up">worst slump in a decade</a>, with new listings down 88% from their 2022 peak. A tightening regulatory environment risks further IPO cancelations, adding further strain to investment bankers.
Employees at Haitong fear potential layoffs, particularly in light of the fate of China Renaissance Holdings, another investment bank rocked by the mysterious disappearance of its founder, Bao Fan. Bao&#8217;s vanishing in 2023 led to widespread speculation about corruption probes, and his firm has since experienced significant staff reductions.
China's financial sector employs around 8,700 investment bankers. However, it&#8217;s becoming increasingly difficult for foreign investors to navigate. Last year, billionaire investor Mark Mobius revealed that he has been unable to withdraw funds from the country.
&#8220;I can&#8217;t get an explanation of why they&#8217;re doing this &#8230; They&#8217;re putting all kinds of barriers. They don&#8217;t say: No, you can&#8217;t get your money out. But they say: give us all the records from 20 years of how you made this money &#8230; This is crazy,&#8221; he said <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/billionaire-investor-mark-mobius-says-he-cannot-take-money-out-china-fox-2023-03-05/">for</a> Reuters.
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China's Investment Banking Faces Pressure Amid Government Scrutiny

Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) shares are trading higher in Thursday's after-hours session after RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40843304/rh-stock-rallies-after-better-than-expected-q2-results-details">better-than-expected quarterly results.</a>&nbsp;
The Details: Shares of furniture and home goods companies, including Wayfair and Williams-Sonoma are trading higher in sympathy with RH. 
The furniture retailer's shares are soaring after the company reported earnings and revenue above analyst estimates for the second quarter and adjusted its third-quarter revenue growth forecast to a range of 7% to 9%. 
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"We are pleased to report that demand was up 7% in the second quarter and has continued to inflect positive, gaining momentum each month with July finishing up 10%. Demand accelerated into the third quarter with August up 12% and product margins inflecting positive despite operating in the most challenging housing market in three decades," commented Gary Friedman, CEO of RH.&nbsp;
W, WSM Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Wayfair shares are up 4.56% after-hours at $46.82 and Williams-Sonoma shares are up 3.78% at $141 at the time of publication Thursday.
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Wayfair, Williams-Sonoma Stocks Rise After RH Reports Strong Q2 Results

BYNO

byNordic Acquisition Reports Extension Of Deadline To Complete Business Combination From September 12, 2024 To October 12, 2024

The company&#39;s previously disclosed&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;earnings materials indicated that it had taken a reserve of&nbsp;$100 million&nbsp;in the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;of 2024 in anticipation of the agreement with the SEC.

FirstEnergy Reaches Settlement Agreement With SEC To Resolve Its Previously Disclosed Investigation; To Pay Civil Penalty Of $100M

The dividend is payable on October 7, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 26, It represents&nbsp;a&nbsp;10%&nbsp;increase over the amount of the special cash dividend paid by EVI in October 2023.

Dividends

EVI Industries Declares Special Cash Dividend Of $0.31 Per Share

Gold production in 2024 is expected to range between 550,000 and 590,000 ounces, a&nbsp;13%&nbsp;increase from the&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;provided in January 2024 (based on mid-point). The increase is driven by the incorporation of the Magino mine, as well as increased&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;from the Mulatos District.
Production&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;for 2025 has increased&nbsp;22%&nbsp;relative to previous&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;reflecting a full year of production from Magino, at higher milling rates.&nbsp;
Production&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;for 2026 has increased&nbsp;21%&nbsp;to between 630,000 and 680,000 ounces. This represents a&nbsp;30%&nbsp;increase from previous&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;for 2024 reflecting the inclusion of Magino, as well as the completion of the Phase 3+ Expansion at Island Gold.&nbsp;

Alamos Gold Provides Updated Three-year Production And Operating Guidance

Voters should not expect another debate between Ex-President Donald Trump and current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/kamala-harris">Vice President Kamala Harris</a>.
What Happened: Multiple media outlets — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">CNN</a>, the Washington <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40824831/harris-vs-trump-swing-state-voters-pick-presidential-debate-winner-share-thoughts-on-immigration">Post</a>, the New York <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/11/us-news/kamala-harris-opens-up-narrow-lead-over-donald-trump-post-philadelphia-debate/">Post </a> — reported that most voters felt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">Harris defeated Trump</a> in Tuesday night's matchup in Philadelphia.
Trump disagrees. "When a prizefighter loses a fight, the first words out of his mouth are, ‘I WANT A REMATCH.' Polls clearly show that I won the Debate against Comrade Kamala Harris," Trump wrote Thursday. "She immediately called for a Second Debate."
All the &#8220;problems caused by Kamala and Joe – it was discussed in great detail during the First Debate with Joe, and the Second Debate with Comrade Harris,&#8221; Trump added.
Trump also accused Harris of being &#8220;a no-show&#8221; at a Fox debate. Fact-checkers later clarified that Trump proposed Sept. 4 as a date for a debate with Harris, but the vice president never publicly agreed.
"Kamala should focus on what she should have done during the last almost four year period,&#8221; Trump added. &#8220;There will be no third debate!"
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&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1834313256988725336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: The candidates &#8220;owe it to the voters to have another debate,&#8221; Harris said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, just after Trump&#8217;s announcement. 
She did not cite Trump&#8217;s social media post specifically. However, Harris explained to the crowd that &#8220;what is at stake could not be more important.&#8221;
&#8220;On Tuesday night, I talked about issues that I know matter to families across America, like bringing down the cost of living, investing in America&#8217;s small businesses, protecting reproductive freedom and keeping our nation safe and secure,&#8221; Harris said.
&#8220;But that&#8217;s not what we heard from Donald Trump,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;Instead, it was the same old show, that same tired playbook that we have heard for years, with no plans for how he would address the needs of the American people because, you know, it&#8217;s all about him, it&#8217;s not about you. Well, folks, I said it then, I say it now, it&#8217;s time to turn the page.&#8221;
On prediction market Polymarket the <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/will-there-be-another-debate?tid=1726055459313">odds </a>for a second Trump vs. Harris debate quickly shifted after Trump's post.
The odds of a second debate between the duo currently stand at 26%, falling from 43%<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40817347/donald-trump-lost-debate-to-kamala-harris-will-lose-ground-in-the-polls-polymarket-traders"> after the first debate</a> and over 64% earlier Thursday morning.
Another prediction market for how many debates there will be between Harris and Trump, the <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/number-of-debates-between-trump-and-harris?tid=1726170543233">odds </a>for one quickly rose to 78% with two debates listed at 20%, three debates listed at 2% and four or more debates under 1%.
On Polymarket, users can deposit funds using USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) via the Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/matic/usd">MATIC</a>) network, or directly from a crypto account with Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>). In each betting market, the winning option pays out at $1.
The prediction market for the winner of the 2024 presidential election has attracted nearly $900 million in wagers on Polymarket. Harris is currently <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/presidential-election-winner-2024">listed </a>as the favorite at 50% with Trump close behind at 49%.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/09/40823510/trump-vs-harris-2024-election-betting-odds-show-love-story-for-vice-president-after-debate">Betting markets</a> at sportsbooks have changed since the first presidential debate with Harris flipping to a lead at Bet365 and odds of -125, with Trump behind at +100.
An<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40815602/trump-shakes-off-taylor-swifts-harris-endorsement-in-2024-election-shell-probably-pay-a-pri"> endorsement of Harris</a> by Taylor Swift was also seen as a reason betting odds had flipped.
Media companies that have been hoping for more debates ahead of the 2024 presidential election are likely the losers here. The 67.1 million viewers for Tuesday's debate topped the 51.3 million total from the June debate between Trump and Biden.
What&#8217;s Next: CBS News is hosting a vice-presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz on Oct. 1.
DJT Price Action: Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares fell 4% to $16.08 on Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $15.30 to $79.38.
Shares of the Trump media company that owns Truth Social have fallen 35% in the last month and continued their fall after the debate and Trump's betting odds changed for a potential return to the White House.
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Trump Declines Harris Debate Challenge: 'There Will Be No Third Debate'

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GDEV Plans To Offer And Sell, From Time To Time, 1.757M Ordinary Shares, Held In Treasury, Through At The Market Offering

GE HealthCare is not selling any shares of common stock and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the GEHC Shares in the Offering or from the debt-for-equity exchange.
The selling stockholder in the Offering has granted the underwriters an option to purchase 1.50 million additional shares of GE HealthCare common stock for settlement on or before September 30, 2024.
Prior to the closing of the Offering, GE Aerospace (General Electric Company) is expected to exchange the GEHC Shares for indebtedness of GE Aerospace held by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., affiliates of Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, the selling stockholder in the Offering by designation of the MS Lenders.&nbsp;

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GE HealthCare Technologies Reports Launch Of Secondary Public Offering Of 10M Shares Of Its Common Stock

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Centerra Gold Expects Total Project Costs Guidance At Thompson Creek For H2 Of 2024 To Be $55M - $65M

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.91%. Currently, Martin Marietta Materials has a market capitalization of $31.50 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MLM: If an investor had bought $1000 of MLM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,014.41 today based on a price of $515.33 for MLM at the time of writing.
<h3>Martin Marietta Materials's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726174877_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Martin Marietta Materials 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

6 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Moelis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares 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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</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>
</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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</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;">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $57.0, along with a high estimate of $70.00 and a low estimate of $50.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 11.33% increase from the previous average price target of $51.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726174875_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Moelis by financial experts. The following summary presents 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>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aidan Hall</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Kenny</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Moelis. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on 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 Moelis compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Moelis's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Moelis's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Moelis analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Moelis: A Closer Look</h2>
Moelis &amp; Co is an independent investment bank that provides strategic and financial advice to a diverse client base, including corporations, financial sponsors, governments, and sovereign wealth funds. The company assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive, globally integrated financial advisory services across all industry sectors. It also advises clients on their critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. it generates revenue from advisory transactions. The firm derives a majority of its revenue from the United States followed by Europe and the rest of the World.
<h3>Moelis's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Moelis's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 47.1%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.97%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.65%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Moelis's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.28% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, Moelis adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Analyst Scoreboard: 6 Ratings For Moelis

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Buying $100 In ACN: If an investor had bought $100 of ACN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,306.05 today based on a price of $349.89 for ACN at the time of writing.
<h3>Accenture's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726174872_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $1,300 Today

In the latest quarter, 4 analysts provided ratings for Boise Cascade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCC#NYSE">BCC</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments 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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $139.75, a high estimate of $159.00, and a low estimate of $122.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 5.89%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726174867_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Boise Cascade among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>George Staphos</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Susan Maklari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Boise Cascade. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Boise Cascade compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Boise Cascade's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Boise Cascade's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BCC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Boise Cascade analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Boise Cascade</h2>
Boise Cascade Co is a producer of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood. The firm operates in two segments namely Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution. Wood Products segment manufactures EWP, consisting of laminated veneer lumber (LVL), I-joists, and laminated beams. The Building Materials Distribution segment is engaged in the wholesale of building materials. It distributes products such as plywood, OSB, and lumber items such as siding, doors, metal products, insulation, and roofing, EWP and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Building Material Distribution segment.
<h3>Boise Cascade's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Challenges: Boise Cascade's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.97%. This indicates 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 Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 6.25%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Boise Cascade's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.92% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Boise Cascade's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.08%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.23.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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