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Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul maintains Ralph Lauren (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $285 to $310.

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Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Ralph Lauren, Raises Price Target to $310

Corteva (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.67%. Currently, Corteva has a market capitalization of $43.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In CTVA: If an investor had bought $100 of CTVA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $206.42 today based on a price of $63.17 for CTVA at the time of writing.
<h3>Corteva's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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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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UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintains Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $165 to $155.

UBS Maintains Buy on Tradeweb Markets, Lowers Price Target to $155

Guggenheim analyst Steven Forbes maintains O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1400 to $1475.

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Guggenheim Maintains Buy on O'Reilly Automotive, Raises Price Target to $1475

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Bright Minds Biosciences 13G Filing Shows Janus Henderson Group Reported A 11.6% Stake In The Co As Of January 31, 2025

Stifel analyst Mark Kelley reiterates Pinterest (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $45 to $50.

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Stifel Reiterates Buy on Pinterest, Raises Price Target to $50

UBS analyst Chris Snyder maintains Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $121 to $120.

UBS Maintains Buy on Stanley Black & Decker, Lowers Price Target to $120

Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintains Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $145 to $160.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Philip Morris Intl, Raises Price Target to $160

Legal &amp; General Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGGNY#OTC">LGGNY</a>) has agreed to <a target="_blank" href="https://group.legalandgeneral.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/l-g-announces-the-sale-of-its-us-protection-business-to-meiji-yasuda-and-the-creation-of-a-long-term-strategic-partnership-for-a-valuation-of-2-3bn" rel="noreferrer noopener">sell </a>its US insurance entity, comprising its US protection and US Pension Risk Transfer businesses, to long-term partner Meiji Yasuda for an equity value of 1.8 billion British pounds ($2.3 billion) payable in cash at completion.
Following completion, the Japanese mutual life insurance company will own L&amp;G&#8217;s US protection business and have a 20% economic interest in its US PRT business. L&amp;G will retain 80% of existing and new PRT through reinsurance arrangements.
As part of the deal, Meiji Yasuda plans to acquire approximately 5% of L&amp;G Group&#8217;s shares and expand collaboration in asset management. Following completion, L&amp;G intends to execute an additional 1 billion British pound share buyback, contributing to its goal of returning approximately 40% of its market capitalization to shareholders between 2025 and 2027.
L&amp;G will allocate 400 million British pounds to fund the US PRT reinsurance arrangement, with the remaining proceeds used for strategic investments. The deal is expected to increase L&amp;G&#8217;s Solvency II ratio by 22% at completion and 7% post-buyback.
The sale aligns with L&amp;G&#8217;s long-term growth strategy, enhancing its US PRT and global asset management businesses while reinforcing its core areas—Asset Management, Institutional Retirement, and UK Retail.
L&amp;G maintains its 2024 guidance for mid-single-digit core operating profit growth and remains on track to achieve a 6-9% EPS CAGR (2024-2027) and&gt;20% Return on Equity (2025-2027).
The sale is projected to generate over 1 billion British pounds in IFRS profit, with anticipated 2024 US statutory net assets of the businesses being sold at $850 million.
&#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement reflects our commitment to value creation and shareholder returns as we expect to distribute c. 40% of our market cap through dividends and share buybacks over the next three years,&#8221; commented António Simões, Group Chief Executive Officer of Legal &amp; General.
This agreement marks a significant step in L&amp;G&#8217;s strategic expansion and shareholder value creation, reinforcing its global presence and capital strength.
Price Action: LGGNY shares traded higher by 2.04% at $15.47 at last check Friday.
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Legal & General Sells US Protection Business, Forms Strategic Partnership With Japan's Meiji Yasuda: Details

[Editor&#8217;s note: This story was updated to include the market&#8217;s response following the mid-January arrest of Korea&#8217;s President Yoon Suk Yeol]
In an effort to bring South Korea's defense sector into the U.S. investment scene, Exchange Traded Concepts launched the Hanwha Asset Management's PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDEF#NYSE">KDEF</a>), offering investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">exposure to South Korea's thriving defense industry</a>.
"We are enthusiastic to introduce the PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) to the U.S. market," said Hanwha CEO Kim Jong-ho. "Expanding on the foundation of our Plus K-Defense ETF listed in Korea, this launch represents an opportunity to provide U.S. investors with exposure to Korea's defense industry. We appreciate the support of Exchange Traded Concepts in bringing this ETF to the NYSE Arca."
KDEF aims to mirror the total return performance of the Korea Defense Industry Index. The fund comes with a net expense ratio of 0.65%, which is competitive.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43542002/calamos-new-cpsf-etf-offers-growth-with-a-safety-net">Calamos&#8217; New CPSF ETF Offers Growth With A Safety Net</a>
The Korea Defense Industry Index focuses on South Korean companies engaged in defense-related operations. This includes firms specializing in shipbuilding, satellite telecommunications, civil engineering and utility system construction, among other sectors. The new ETF aims to take advantage of this exposure.
To be included in the index, companies must have a minimum market capitalization of at least 300 billion Korean Won—approximately $206 million in U.S. dollars as of February 5, 2025. No single constituent holding is allowed to exceed 20% of the index's overall weighting. KDEF follows the index closely, with at least 80% of its investments allocated to securities within the Korea Defense Industry Index.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Still Resilient Despite Political Uncertainty</h2>
Despite the national political dilemma following the unprecedented mid-January <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/01/42993441/south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-arrested-kospi-edges-higher-despite-political-upheaval-won-stable">arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol</a>, South Korean markets and the Won remained resilient. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, a key indicator for U.S. investors gained the day following his arrest, reflecting investor confidence in the South Korean market.
Additionally, tech companies are turning to South Korea for investing and expansions. For instance, IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) has expanded its global footprint through a new partnership with the Busan Metropolitan Government in South Korea. The collaboration aims to advance quantum technology and support talent development in the region.
Stability and impressive growth rates make South Korea a key market of interest and the safest route to invest in South Korean securities is through ETFs. Other popular ETFs with exposure to South Korean sectors are Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>), both of which have gained about 8% year-to-date.
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Stifel analyst Brad Reback maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $220 to $250.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $250

UBS analyst Jay Sole maintains Skechers USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $92 to $90.

UBS Maintains Buy on Skechers USA, Lowers Price Target to $90

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President Trump Told Republican Lawmakers He Plans To Issue Reciprocal Tariffs As Early As Friday

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Titan America SA IPO Price Indicating $16.80/Share On 650K Shares; IPO Priced At $16/Share On 24M Shares

Stifel analyst Brian Chin maintains Onto Innovation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NYSE">ONTO</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $270 to $250.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Onto Innovation, Lowers Price Target to $250

UBS analyst John Sourbeer maintains Qiagen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QGEN#NYSE">QGEN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $50 to $48.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Qiagen, Lowers Price Target to $48

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Green Plains shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Stifel analyst Derrick Whitfield maintains Mach Natural Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNR#NYSE">MNR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $21 to $23.

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