Special teams miscues prove costly for Bears in overtime loss to Vikingsmonday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:MNDY) Shares Purchased by Pathstone Holdings LLCTaylor Hall scored his fifth career hat trick, Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen and Louis Crevier also scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 6-2 on Wednesday night for their second win in three games. Hall’s game-opening goal 17 seconds in set the tone. His shot clipped a defenseman’s stick and tumbled under the glove of Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith. From that point, the Blackhawks could do little wrong, and the Stars took the brunt of it in their second straight loss. Bedard’s goal was his first in 13 games. After he scored on a wrist shot from the right circle, he lifted his head toward the roof in relief. Petr Mrazek turned back 25 shots in collecting his seventh win of the season. Colin Blackwell and Matt Duchene scored for Dallas. Stars: DeSmith came in with a 2.22 goals-against average, his best in seven NHL seasons, but allowed four goals on the first 14 shots he faced, and got little help from his defenseman. Hall’s three goals didn’t travel 50 feet in total. Blackhawks: For one night, the offense of the league’s last-place team clicked. Twelve of the 18 skaters scored goals or assists, with Crevier’s first NHL goal coming in his second game in the league.
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In the preceding three months, 8 analysts have released ratings for MetLife MET , presenting a wide array 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. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 5 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 2 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 2 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 1 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $93.62, a high estimate of $99.00, and a low estimate of $90.00. Observing a 4.02% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $90.00. Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study The standing of MetLife 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. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Daniel Bergman TD Cowen Raises Buy $99.00 $97.00 Elyse Greenspan Wells Fargo Raises Overweight $93.00 $92.00 Alex Scott Barclays Lowers Overweight $90.00 $91.00 Elyse Greenspan Wells Fargo Raises Overweight $92.00 $86.00 Daniel Bergman TD Cowen Announces Buy $97.00 - John Barnidge Piper Sandler Raises Overweight $92.00 $85.00 Suneet Kamath Jefferies Raises Buy $95.00 $89.00 Alex Scott Barclays Announces Overweight $91.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to MetLife. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of MetLife compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MetLife's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time. To gain a panoramic view of MetLife's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on MetLife analyst ratings. All You Need to Know About MetLife MetLife is one of the largest life insurers in the us by assets and provides a variety of insurance and financial-services products. It is organized into five segments: us, Asia, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and MetLife Holdings. The us business contributes around 50% of earnings and is broken into the group benefits segment and the retirement solutions segment. The Asia segment contributes around 22% of earnings and is mainly composed of the Japan business, with increasing contributions from India, China, and Bangladesh. The company also holds leading market positions in Mexico and Chile, with the Latin America segment contributing around 13% of earnings. The EMEA and MetLife Holdings segments contribute around 4% and 11% of earnings, respectively. Understanding the Numbers: MetLife's Finances 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. Revenue Growth: MetLife's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 16.6% . This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers. Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 6.98%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control. Return on Equity (ROE): MetLife's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.39% . This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): MetLife's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.18% . This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health. Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.61 , caution is advised due to increased financial risk. The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter. Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors. Breaking: Wall Street's Next Big Mover Benzinga's #1 analyst just identified a stock poised for explosive growth. This under-the-radar company could surge 200%+ as major market shifts unfold. 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Caprock Group LLC Sells 21,037 Shares of Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE:VIPS)Maharashtra Election Result: As the BJP-led NDA is poised for a landslide victory in Maharashtra, experts have started mulling its impact on the Indian stock market when it resumes trade activity on Monday. NDA's victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Election would positively impact investors, expecting investors to switch strategy from defensive to aggressive. Reaction from stock market experts Speaking on the impact of a possible landslide victory of the BJP-led NDA in the Maharashtra Assembly Election , Palka Arora Chopra, Director of Master Capital Services, said, "In Maharashtra, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised to form the government. This result is expected to provide political stability, positively impacting investor sentiment, especially in infrastructure, urban development, and manufacturing sectors aligned with BJP policies." Will the pullback rally continue? "The stability in Maharashtra could trigger a rally in the stock market , boosting investor confidence due to the continuity of pro-business policies, especially after uncertainty following previous coalition shifts. Furthermore, with a clear mandate, the government will likely push forward with infrastructure projects, a key focus of the BJP, which would benefit the construction, real estate, and related sectors," said Palka Arora. Expecting a boost for the Indian stock market sentiments post-Maharashtra Election Result, Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart, said, "On Friday, the Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally after the prediction of NDA's victory in Maharashtra. Now, after possibly looking at the one-sided victor of the BJP-led NDA Government in Maharashtra, it is likely to boost the market sentiments further." Stock market strategy Expecting a change in investors' stock market strategy, Mahesh M Ojha, AVP—Research at Hensex Securities, said, “After the Lok Sabha Election Results, Indian stock market investors went defensive and started looking at FMCG and pharma stocks. However, after the Maharashtra Assembly Election Results, they may start looking at railway, infra, and banking stocks, changing their investment strategy from defensive to aggressive.” Avinash Gorakshkar, Head of Research at Profitmart Securities, said, "The Maharashtra Election Results have established that momentum is still with the incumbent government (both at New Delhi and Maharashtra). So, investors are expected to look at the rail and infra segment as the Government of India (GoI) and Maharashtra State Government have showcased a special focus on the infrastructure segment. As infra sector companies would go for credit lines from the banks, banking stocks may also see some buying interest when the market opens on Monday." Indian stock market outlook “Nifty found strong support at 23,200, which aligns with the 61.8% retracement of its previous rally from the election-day low of 21,281 to the high of 26,277. The index reclaimed its 200-DMA with a bullish harami candlestick formation, signalling a potential trend reversal. Immediate resistance is at the 20-DMA of 24,030, and a breakout above this level could push Nifty toward 24,550/25000 levels. On the downside, 23,500, near the 200-DMA, remains a critical support level. Similarly, Bank Nifty has held firm at its 200-DMA, with immediate resistance at 51,300–52,000 and a higher resistance zone at 52,600–53,300,” Santosh Meena of Swastika Investmart said. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.