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Penumbra Inc develops and manufactures medical devices for the neurovascular and peripheral vascular markets. Its products are sold to hospitals and are developed for use by specialist physicians. The neurovascular product category contributes to the majority of revenue. Within the neurovascular business, the firm offers products for neurovascular access, ischemic stroke, neurovascular embolization, and neurosurgical tool markets. In the peripheral vascular business, the firm sells devices related to peripheral embolization and peripheral thrombectomy. Penumbra generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.

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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 16 analysts have published ratings on Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) in the last three months.
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;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</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;">1</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>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</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;">3</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>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $208.62, a high estimate of $265.00, and a low estimate of $150.00. A decline of 16.86% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726606824_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Penumbra. 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>Mathew Blackman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$238.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Kratky</td>
<td>Leerink Partners</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Zimmerman</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Zimmerman</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rescott</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt O'Brien</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Mills</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Biegelsen</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kallum Titchmarsh</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Zimmerman</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Penumbra. This information provides 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 Penumbra compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Penumbra's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Penumbra's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PEN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Penumbra analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Penumbra</h2>
Penumbra Inc develops and manufactures medical devices for the neurovascular and peripheral vascular markets. Its products are sold to hospitals and are developed for use by specialist physicians. The neurovascular product category contributes to the majority of revenue. Within the neurovascular business, the firm offers products for neurovascular access, ischemic stroke, neurovascular embolization, and neurosurgical tool markets. In the peripheral vascular business, the firm sells devices related to peripheral embolization and peripheral thrombectomy. Penumbra generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
<h3>Breaking Down Penumbra's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Penumbra's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 14.49% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -20.11%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Penumbra's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -5.09%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -3.87%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, Penumbra adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</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.
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Ratings For Penumbra

Stifel analyst Mathew Blackman initiates coverage on Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $238.

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Stifel Initiates Coverage On Penumbra with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $238

&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4254665-1&amp;h=1024130904&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.penumbrainc.com%2F&amp;a=Penumbra%2C+Inc">Penumbra, Inc</a>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>), the world's leading thrombectomy company, announced it has secured CE Mark in Europe for the latest computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) technologies – Lightning Flash&#x2122; 2.0 and Lightning Bolt&#x2122; 7.
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"Based on outcomes from our clinical trials and from physicians using our devices globally, our CAVT technologies have greatly improved our ability to rapidly and safely remove clot in the vascular system," said James F. Benenati, M.D., FSIR, chief medical officer at Penumbra. "With quicker procedures and more efficient clot removal, we have improved outcomes while demonstrating a high level of safety. As adoption of thrombectomy becomes more widespread, Lightning Flash 2.0 and Lightning Bolt 7 will provide physicians in Europe with the confidence that CAVT is a valuable first line option to manage conditions such as PE, venous thrombosis, and acute limb ischemia."&nbsp;

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Penumbra Secures CE Mark in Europe for Lightning Flash 2.0 and Lightning Bolt 7 Thrombectomy Technologies

Leerink Partners analyst Mike Kratky initiates coverage on Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $263.

Leerink Partners Initiates Coverage On Penumbra with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $263

BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman maintains Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $187 to $224.

BTIG Maintains Buy on Penumbra, Raises Price Target to $224

Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) has been analyzed by 13 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;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</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;">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;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</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;">3</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>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $201.0, a high estimate of $265.00, and a low estimate of $150.00. This current average has decreased by 21.44% from the previous average price target of $255.85. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724349646_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Penumbra is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Zimmerman</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rescott</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt O'Brien</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Mills</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Biegelsen</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kallum Titchmarsh</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Zimmerman</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$300.00</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 Penumbra. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Penumbra compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Penumbra's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Penumbra's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PEN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Penumbra analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Penumbra Better</h2>
Penumbra Inc develops and manufactures medical devices for the neurovascular and peripheral vascular markets. Its products are sold to hospitals and are developed for use by specialist physicians. The neurovascular product category contributes to the majority of revenue. Within the neurovascular business, the firm offers products for neurovascular access, ischemic stroke, neurovascular embolization, and neurosurgical tool markets. In the peripheral vascular business, the firm sells devices related to peripheral embolization and peripheral thrombectomy. Penumbra generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Penumbra's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Penumbra'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 14.49%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Penumbra's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -20.11%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Penumbra's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -5.09%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -3.87%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Penumbra's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.2.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</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 also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Deep Dive Into Penumbra Stock: Analyst Perspectives (13 Ratings)

Citigroup analyst Joanne Wuensch maintains Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $178 to $200.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Penumbra, Raises Price Target to $200

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<li>Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAR#NYSE">DAR</a>) gained 15.3% to $40.70.</li>
<li>Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLNE#NASDAQ">CLNE</a>) rose 14.6% to $3.2312 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPRY#NASDAQ">SPRY</a>) gained 14.2% to $12.39 after Raymond James upgraded the stock from Outperform to Strong Buy and raised its price target from $18 to $22.</li>
<li>Clarivate Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLVT#NYSE">CLVT</a>) gained 12% to $6.16.</li>
<li>Sea Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) climbed 11.2% to $74.42 following mixed quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) gained 10.5% to $186.64 after the company announced a $200 million share repurchase authorization..</li>
<li>Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) gained 10.4% to $37.76.</li>
<li>Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) rose 9.4% to $32.93.</li>
<li>Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) gained 8.7% to $41.55.</li>
<li>New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYCB#NYSE">NYCB</a>) rose 8.5% to $10.20.</li>
<li>Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAN#NYSE">ELAN</a>) gained 8.3% to $14.18.</li>
<li>Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) rose 7.7% to $16.38. Unity Software, last week, reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASND#NASDAQ">ASND</a>) jumped 6.6% to $136.90. Goldman Sachs analyst Paul Choi maintained Ascendis Pharma with a Buy and raised the price target from $170 to $195.</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) gained 6.4% to $142.11.</li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) rose 5.6% to $100.66 after Barclays upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight.</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) gained 5.3% to $114.75. Shares of semiconductor stocks traded higher amid overall market strength following softer-than-expected PPI figures.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) gained 5.1% to $568.59.</li>
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Penumbra, Inc. shares are trading higher after the company announced a $200 million share repurchase authorization.

Buybacks

Penumbra, Inc. Announces A $200M Share Repurchase Authorization

BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman maintains Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $232 to $187.

BTIG Maintains Buy on Penumbra, Lowers Price Target to $187

Tech stocks soared to their best session in five months on Wednesday, ahead of the highly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This broad tech rally was propelled by a sharp rebound in chipmakers, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and easing concerns over chip<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/40075799/semiconductor-stocks-set-for-strongest-day-in-5-months-as-chip-export-concerns-subside-top-wedne"> export restrictions to China.</a>
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates at 5.25-5.50%, but market attention is fixed on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET, for any hints of a potential rate cut in September, which market participants have fully priced in.
The Nasdaq 100 surged 2.7%, with 87 of its constituents in positive territory, led by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which jumped 11%. The tech-heavy index hasn&#8217;t experienced such a rally since February 2024.
The Biden administration is planning to introduce new regulations next month to restrict the export of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Chinese chipmakers, with key allies like Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea being exempt, according to Reuters. 
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) soared over 5%, also marking its strongest session since late February 2024.
The S&amp;P 500 also posted solid gains, rising 1.6%. Small caps, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), increased by 1.1%, eyeing their highest close since January 2022. Blue chips climbed 0.7%.
The dollar eased 0.2%, weighed down by a disappointing July private employment report released earlier by the ADP. The Japanese yen, tracked by the Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXE#NYSE">FXE</a>), rallied 1.4% following an overnight rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
In commodities, gold rose 0.7%, surpassing $2,400 per ounce, and silver climbed 1.4%. Oil prices surged 3% amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh by Israeli forces in Iran.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.3%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Movers In US Major Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,306.28</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,523.20</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,267.02</td>
<td>1.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,030.77</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent073124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 1.6% higher to $550.40.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $410.22.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 2.6% to $469.60.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.1% to $224.09.</li>
<li>Sector-wise, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)&nbsp;outperformed, rallying 3.4%, while the&nbsp;Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, up 0.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks moving on earnings were:
<ul>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), up 4%.</li>
<li>Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>), down 3.8%,</li>
<li>Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) up over 9%,</li>
<li>AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) up 8.2%,</li>
<li>Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) up 1.5%,</li>
<li>Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>) up 0.4%,</li>
<li>Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), up 5.1%,</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) up over 12%,</li>
<li>DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DV#NYSE">DV</a>) down about 1%,</li>
<li>DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) up 5.3%, </li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) up 1.8%,</li>
<li>Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) down 4.5%,</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) down 4.6%, </li>
<li>GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) down 2.3%,</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) down 8.8%,</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) up 3.5%, </li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) up 4.3%,</li>
<li>Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) up 2.1%, </li>
<li>Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>) down 1%, </li>
<li>Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) (down over 2.50%)</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) down 1.8%</li>
<li>Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSK#NYSE">OSK</a>) down 2.8%,</li>
<li>Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) down 3.1%,</li>
<li>Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) down over 12%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) up over 4%, </li>
<li>Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) up over 8%,</li>
<li>T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) up 2.5%,</li>
<li>Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>) down 1.5%.</li>
</ul>
Stocks reporting after the close include: 
<ul>
<li>Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>)</li>
<li>American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>)</li>
<li>Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</li>
<li>C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>)</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)</li>
<li>eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>)</li>
<li>Host Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>)</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>)</li>
<li>NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTGR#NASDAQ">NTGR</a>)</li>
<li>QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDOC#NYSE">TDOC</a>)</li>
<li>Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>).</li>
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Baird analyst David Rescott maintains Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $231 to $180.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Penumbra, Lowers Price Target to $180

RBC Capital analyst Shagun Singh maintains Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $289 to $205.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Penumbra, Lowers Price Target to $205

Truist Securities analyst Richard Newitter reiterates Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $230 to $200.

Reiteration

Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on Penumbra, Lowers Price Target to $200

Canaccord Genuity analyst Jason Mills maintains Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $272 to $176.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Penumbra, Lowers Price Target to $176

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 1.5% on Wednesday.
Shares of Pinterest, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NASDAQ">PINS</a>) fell sharply in pre-market trading  after the company issued third-quarter revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40051745/pinterest-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-but-weak-guidance-weighs-on-shares">guidance below estimates</a>.
Pinterest reported second-quarter revenue of $854 million, beating the consensus estimate of $847.81 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The idea discovery platform company reported adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 28 cents per share, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Pinterest expects third-quarter revenue to be in the range of $885 million to $900 million versus estimates of $907.7 million.
Pinterest shares dipped 10.5% to $33.43 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some big stocks recording losses in today's pre-market trading session.
<ul>
<li>MacroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGNX#NASDAQ">MGNX</a>) shares fell 24% to $3.99 in pre-market trading. The company announced a presentation of clinical data from the TAMARACK Phase 2 study of vobramitamab duocarmazine at the upcoming European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2024.</li>
<li>Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) shares declined 20.3% to $137.93 in pre-market trading after the company reported second-quarter financial results and cut its FY24 revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>) shares tumbled 18.6% to $12.75 in pre-market trading following a second-quarter EPS miss.</li>
<li>Definitive Healthcare Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DH#NASDAQ">DH</a>) shares dipped 17.6% to $4.71 in pre-market trading. Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald reiterated Definitive Healthcare with a Hold.</li>
<li>O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OI#NYSE">OI</a>) declined 15.5% to $9.80 in pre-market trading after the company lowered its FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) shares fell 14.6% to $19.33 in pre-market trading following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Cantaloupe, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTLP#NASDAQ">CTLP</a>) fell 10.5% to $7.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) fell 9.3% to $367.00 in pre-market trading following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AX#NYSE">AX</a>) declined 9% to $70.60 in pre-market trading following weak quarterly sales.             </li>
<li>SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SITE#NYSE">SITE</a>) dipped 8.2% to $131.77 in pre-market trading following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AROC#NYSE">AROC</a>) dipped 7% to $20.00 in pre-market trading following weak quarterly results.</li>
<li>Waters Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAT#NYSE">WAT</a>) fell 6.9% to $305.00 in pre-market trading as the company lowered its FY24 outlook.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen downgrades Penumbra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $289 to $150.

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Wells Fargo Downgrades Penumbra to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $150

Tech optimism is likely to abound on Wall Street as AI-levered stocks are feeding off the strength generated by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40051646/amd-shares-rebound-after-chipmaker-posts-q2-beat-guidance-tops-expectations-ceo-lisa-su-says-ai-bus"> robust second-quarter results.</a> The major index futures are all sharply higher early Wednesday. The financial markets have baked in expectations of the Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, to confirm a September rate cut. Bond yields are dropping and the dollar-denominated commodities are rising as the U.S. dollar trades lower against most major currency pairs.
The beaten-down mega-cap techs could lead the market higher, as evidenced in the premarket session. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) did stir up some nervousness but analysts are largely sanguine about continued AI strength for the company, basing the optimism on the strong commercial cloud bookings.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+1.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R2K</td>
<td>+0.74%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) moved up 0.95% to $547.16, and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) jumped 1.52% to $464.48, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Tuesday&#8217;s session on a mixed note after traders sold off tech stocks amid some disappointing earnings and apprehensions ahead of some mega-cap tech earnings. Traders also chose to remain cautious ahead of the Fed decision.
The major averages opened uniformly higher but diverged thereafter. The Dow Industrials stayed mostly in the green, moving roughly sideways and ending moderately higher. The 30-stock blue-chip average drew strength from the support lent by healthcare and financial stocks.
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 Index squandered their early gains ahead of earnings reports from Microsoft and AMD and declined steadily through the morning. After bottoming by the mid-session, these averages moved roughly sideways before closing notably lower.
Financial stocks rallied on Fed rate cut expectations and energy stocks gained on BP Plc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) quarterly earnings, while IT stocks served as drags.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td> Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-1.28%</td>
<td>17,147.42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>-0.50%</td>
<td>5,436.44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>+0.50%</td>
<td>40,743.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+0.35%</td>
<td>2,243.14</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Insights From Analysts:
Weighing in on the recent market weakness, Carson Group Chief Investment Strategist Ryan Detrick said some more volatility would be perfectly normal. Since most of the year so far has been historically calm, the strategist said large moves cannot be ruled out. &#8220;When you go at least a full year without a 2% drop and then finally have one, the bull tends to remain. In fact, up a median of more than six percent three months later and up more than 10% on average a year later don't sound all too bearish to me,&#8221; he said. 
He noted that the S&amp;P 500 Index went without a 2% drop for 356 days since February 2023, the longest such streak since the record 949 days before the Great Financial Crisis.
Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>ADP is due to release its private payroll numbers at 8:15 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect that the sector may have added 150,000 jobs in July, the same pace as in the previous month.</li>
<li>The Labor Department will release its second-quarter employment cost index at 8:30 a.m. EDT, with the consensus 1% quarter-over-quarter increase in compensation cost following a 1.2% increase in the first quarter.</li>
<li>The ISM-Chicago is due to release the results of its regional manufacturing activity data for July at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The Chicago region&#8217;s business barometer for July may have declined from 47.4 in June to 45.5 in July, suggesting a steeper contraction.</li>
<li>The National Association of Realtors will announce its pending home sale index for June at 10 a.m. EDT. Pending home sales may have increased 1% month-over-month following a 2.1% drop in the previous month.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Fed will announce its interest rate decision via the post-meeting policy statement at 2 p.m. EDT. Economists widely expect another pause but traders will watch out for any change in the language that could add weight to expectations for a rate cut in September. Powell&#8217;s post-meeting presser is due for 2:30 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
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Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>AMD climbed over 9% in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">premarket trading</a> following the chipmaker&#8217;s quarterly results.</li>
<li>The other stocks moving on earnings are Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) (up over 4%), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) (up over 6%), DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DV#NYSE">DV</a>) (down about 6%), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) (up over 4%), Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) (up over 5%), Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>) (up about 11.5%), Microsoft (down over 2.50%), Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) (down over 11%) and Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) (up over 2.7%).</li>
<li>Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>), AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>), Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>), Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>), Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>), GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>), Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>),&nbsp;Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>), Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSK#NYSE">OSK</a>), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) (down over 20%), T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) are among the key companies due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">release their earnings reports ahead of the market opening.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>), Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), Host Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Meta, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTGR#NASDAQ">NTGR</a>), QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDOC#NYSE">TDOC</a>) and Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>).</li>
<li>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) soared over 13% after the company announced a license extension for its 2.4GW Comanche Peak nuclear power plant, allowing operations to continue until 2053.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rebounded strongly and gold futures extended gains ahead of the Fed meeting. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note slipped to 4.133%. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) pulled back below the $66K level.
The global markets exuded cheer, taking heart from some positive U.S. tech earnings as well as some domestic data and earnings. Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 average rose after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40058319/bank-of-japan-raises-main-interest-rate-unwinds-longstanding-easy-policy-even-as-jerome-powells-take">Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 0.25%, while also announcing a bond tapering plan.</a> The Chinese markets rallied strongly after lackluster domestic data raised stimulus hopes.
European stocks were notably higher in early trading as domestic traders digested the earnings news flow and inflation data from the eurozone, which unexpectedly accelerated.
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