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Intuitive Surgical Stock Sinks to 52-Week Low - Here's Why

Intuitive Surgical ($ISRG) hits 52-week low, dropping 13%. See why 12+ Wall Street firms just cut their price forecasts.

Intuitive Surgical's stock price dropped to its lowest point in a year, and many expert forecasters decided the company might be worth less money than they thought before. When lots of smart people who study stocks change their minds about a company at the same time, it's worth paying attention to what worries them.

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01:08 PM ETAnalyst Actions

Jasper Closes Kira Deal, Extends Cash Runway

WhyJasper bought another company called Kira and raised $132 million in new money, which means it can keep operating longer without running out of cash. When companies do deals and get funding like this, it usually means they're working on new ideas, so watch if their medicine projects move forward.

JSPRSource · Benzinga

12:13 PM ETAnalyst Actions

US Bancorp Invests In Future Growth, Analyst Raises Price Target on Strong Profitability

WhyUS Bancorp made more money than expected this quarter and is spending wisely, so an expert investor thinks the stock could be worth more. When a company earns well and an expert raises their price guess, it often means people believe the company is doing something right.

USBAMZNSource · Benzinga

11:53 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Netflix Stock At 52-Week Lows: Analysts Highlight ‘Significant’ Long-Term Opportunity

WhyNetflix's stock price has dropped to its lowest point in a year, and some experts think this might be a good time to look at the company for the future. When a company's stock gets cheaper, it's worth thinking about whether the business itself is still strong or if something has changed.

NFLXSource · Benzinga

11:38 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Taiwan Semiconductor Posts 34% Q2 Revenue Growth; Analyst Raises Price Target On ‘Highly Bullish’ Investment Outlook

WhyTaiwan Semiconductor had a great quarter with revenue jumping 34%, and an expert thinks the company looks really promising. Even though the stock price went down today because of broader market worries, the strong results show the company is doing well.

TSMSource · Benzinga

09:40 AM ETAnalyst Actions

This ONEOK Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Downgrades For Friday

WhyA big analyst changed their mind and now thinks ONEOK stock might not do as well as they thought before. When experts change their hopeful opinions to less hopeful ones, it's a clue to watch that company more carefully to understand why.

OKEMCOATAISource · Benzinga

09:38 AM ETAnalyst Actions

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Abbott Following Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results

WhyAbbott did better than people thought it would in the last three months, so experts who study the company now think it will make more money this year. When experts get more confident about a company, it's a signal that the business might be doing well—so it's worth paying attention to what's happening inside.

ABTSource · Benzinga

09:37 AM ETAnalyst Actions

UnitedHealth Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results

WhyUnitedHealth did better than experts thought it would in the last three months, so those experts now think the company will do even better in the future. When a company beats expectations and people who study it get more hopeful, it can show the business is running well.

UNHSource · Benzinga

09:30 AM ETAnalyst Actions

These Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On State Street Following Upbeat Q2 Results

WhyState Street did really well in their recent quarter, making more money than expected, so experts who study the company think it might be worth more in the future. When smart watchers of a company get more hopeful about it, that's a clue the company is doing what it promised.

STTSource · Benzinga

09:25 AM ETAnalyst Actions

U.S. Bancorp Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q2 Results

WhyU.S. Bancorp did better than expected this quarter, so the experts who study the bank raised their guesses about how much money it will make this year. This tells you the bank is running well and people who follow it closely think it will keep doing okay.

USBSource · Benzinga

09:13 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Chipotle Stock Trending: A Look at Its Mexico Debut, Recent Analyst Activity

WhyChipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico, which means the company is growing into a new country. When a company expands to new places, watch whether customers like it and if it helps make more money.

CMGSource · Benzinga

08:49 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slump as Trump Says U.S. Is Going 'Great'— Netflix, Coca-Cola, Nebius in Focus (UPDATED)

WhyStock futures dropped on Friday, meaning investors think the market might open lower. When the whole market wobbles, it's a sign people are unsure—so watch if companies you're curious about stay strong or slip down too.

SPYX:BTCUSDKOSource · Benzinga

08:24 AM ETAnalyst Actions

These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Netflix Following Q2 Results

WhyNetflix made less money than expected, but its profits were better than predicted. Analysts think things will slow down next quarter, so some experts lowered their hopes for the company's future.

NFLXSource · Benzinga

08:16 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Citizens Financial Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q2 Results

WhyCitizens Financial did better than people thought it would in the last three months, so experts who study the company raised their guesses about how much it might be worth. When experts feel more confident about a company, it can be a sign that things are going well.

CFGSource · Benzinga

08:12 AM ETAnalyst Actions

This 3M Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Friday

WhyAn expert who studies 3M Company changed their mind and now thinks the company looks better. When smart analysts feel more hopeful about a company, it can mean they see good reasons to be interested in it.

MMMPPGMCOSource · Benzinga

08:10 AM ETAnalyst Actions

ManpowerGroup Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Strong Q2 Results

WhyManpowerGroup had a really good quarter, so experts think the company will do even better next quarter. When smart watchers raise their guesses about a company's future, it often means they saw something good happening.

MANSource · Benzinga

07:38 AM ETAnalyst Actions

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Intuitive Surgical Following Q2 Earnings

WhyIntuitive Surgical did better than expected in earnings, but some experts lowered their guesses about the stock's future price after the stock fell 11%. This tells us that even good news doesn't always make a stock go up—people worry about what comes next.

ISRGSource · Benzinga

07:24 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp WR Berkley Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings

WhyWall Street experts are updating what they think WR Berkley will earn soon. When smart analysts change their forecasts before a big report, it's worth watching to see if the company's real results match what they're now expecting.

WRBSource · Benzinga

07:15 AM ETAnalyst Actions

This Moody's Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Friday

WhyA Moody's analyst started following some companies and said good things about them. When new analysts start watching a stock, it can mean people are paying attention to it more, so it's worth noticing what they say.

MCOBROSJAZZSource · Benzinga

07:04 AM ETAnalyst Actions

US Debt Surpasses 100% of GDP for the First Time Since World War II— Is the Fiscal Squeeze Actually Deflationary?

WhyThe U.S. government now owes more money than the country makes in a whole year—something that hasn't happened since World War II. When governments owe a lot, they sometimes spend less, which can slow down the economy, so watch how companies' sales grow over time.

SPYQQQDIASource · Benzinga

06:43 AM ETAnalyst Actions

AMC Entertainment Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

WhyAMC will show its business results on July 20, and experts predict the company will lose a small amount of money while bringing in about $1.46 billion in sales. When a company reports results, you can check if it did better or worse than people expected—that tells you if the business is getting stronger or weaker.

AMCSource · Benzinga

06:03 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Zions Bancorp Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

WhyZions Bank is about to share how much money it made, and the experts who study banks are saying they expect good news—more money coming in and bigger profits per share. When smart analysts feel hopeful before a company reports, it's worth paying attention to whether the company actually delivers what they predicted.

ZIONSource · Benzinga

05:01 AM ETAnalyst Actions

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures, S&P 500 Futures Slump Even as Trump Says US Is Doing 'Great'—Netflix, Coca-Cola, Nebius in Focus

WhyStock futures (bets about market prices tomorrow) went down today, even though a leader said things are going well. When the market goes down while leaders say things are good, it means people might be worried about something else underneath.

SPYX:BTCUSDKOSource · Benzinga

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