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Akwel is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of automotive equipment. It manufactures components and systems for the automotive and Heavy Goods Vehicle industry that specializes in fluid management and mechanisms. The company product categories include cooling, fuels, control, Air intake, oil, washer systems, decontamination, and mechanisms. Geographically, the highest revenue comes from Europe and Africa and also has a presence in France, North America, South America, and the Rest of the world.

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E.L.F. Beauty shares are trading lower after Stifel cut its price target on the stock from $115 to $105.

Olin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLN#NYSE">OLN</a>) reported upbeat results for its fourth quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OLN/earnings">closing bell on Thursday</a>.
The company posted quarterly earnings of 9 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 3 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.671 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.549 billion.
Ken Lane, President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;While we expect challenging industry conditions to continue into 2025, we will stay focused on optimizing our core businesses through our value-first commercial approach as well as controlling our costs as we described during our Investor Day in December. We remain confident in our ability to generate higher trough-level earnings and cash flow despite the difficult environment.&#8221;
Olin shares fell 5.1% to trade at $27.81 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Olin following earnings announcement.
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<li>Keybanc analyst Aleksey Yefremov maintained Olin with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $50 to $40.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained Olin with an Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $40 to $31.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland maintained the stock with a Hold and cut the price target from $38 to $32.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight and slashed the price target from $43 to $34.</li>
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The Federal Reserve kept rates steady last week, citing the struggle against last-mile inflation and the potential of tariff shocks to influence prices. While Chairman Jerome Powell's news conference was relatively low key, it did contain notes of uncertainty and traders are betting that a March rate cut could be out of the picture.
Markets would still prefer lower rates, but steady rates combined with a deregulatory push from the new administration could benefit one sector in particular — banks.
The banking sector has posted significant gains since the November election results and if rates and tariffs are creating uncertainty, bank stocks could be a safe haven until markets have more clarity — and earn you some dividends income while you wait.&nbsp;
Here are the four bank stocks to buy for the tariff and interest rate uncertainty.
For banks, it's crucial to focus on certain fundamental metrics to find favorable stocks. If you're buying bank stocks based on regulatory tailwinds, using technical indicators like moving averages or momentum oscillators may align with long-term holding timeframes.
Instead, factors like Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio and Return on Equity (ROE) provide better clues. Additionally, net interest margin (NIM) is a crucial bank profitability metric since it measures the difference between interest paid on deposits and interest received on loans. NIM tends to decline when rates rise as lending conditions tighten, fewer loans are issued, and customer deposits earn higher interest. But when rates stay flat or decline, banking activity picks up, and NIM can grow.
A ‘good' NIM can fluctuate based on the size of the bank and the types of loans issued, but a bank with a negative NIM during a flat or declining rate environment could be in trouble.
For our selections here, we selected bank stocks showing a P/B ratio between 1.00 and 2.00, ROE above 9%, and NIM above the industry average of 3%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</h2>
One of the oldest and biggest banks in America also has one of the most appealing stocks entering 2025. Bank of America gained more than 30% in 2024 and based on recent numbers, that momentum could continue. BAC has a $352 billion market cap and operates in all 50 states, specializing in personal and commercial banking, plus investment management, mortgage and brokerage services, wealth management, and a variety of market-making and lending operations.
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BAC suffered a nearly 25% decline in July 2024, but has rebounded in the last few month and recently made a new all-time high, surpassing the previous mark of $46.31 set in January 2022. Bank of America currently has a 1.31 P/B value and a 9.2% ROE, with a forward P/E ratio of 10.65 and a dividend yield of 2.35%. BAC received two Buy ratings from Morgan Stanley and Opperheimer in January, along with a Hold reiteration from Piper Sandler. The average price target from these three is $53, indicating a potential upside of 15% from the January 31 closing price of $46.25.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</h2>
Goldman Sachs has dabbled in consumer banking, but its true focus in investment banking, wealth management, and market making. Goldman is one of the more prestigious Wall Street banks, serving individual, corporate, institutional, and governmental clients. The company currently has a $200 billion market cap and employs over 46,000 people.
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GS shares are up nearly 70% over the last 12 months, thanks in large part to significant revenue growth. The company has grown quarterly revenue 7.5% year-over-year, far surpassing our other bank stock picks and pushing the stock to new all-time highs at $650 per share. Goldman Sachs has a 1.88 P/B value and 12.4 forward P/E, indicating a slightly-elevated value, but the 12% ROE should assuage investors. The stock pays a 1.96% dividend yield and received two reiterated Buy ratings on January 16 from Morgan Stanley and Barclays with $782 and $760 respective price targets.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>)</h2>
We're heading across the pond for our next stock selection to London's HSBC Holdings, one of the largest and oldest banks in England (you might be sensing a theme). HSBC operates in three banking segments: Personal, Commercial, and Global and Markets. The bank has a $187 billion market cap and pays a handsome 7.95% dividend yield.
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The Bank of England currently has its prime rate set higher than the Federal Funds rate, but the institution is expected to drop that rate to 4.5% in the coming weeks. Falling rates aren't always good news for banks, but HSBC is positioned to absorb any shock thanks to 6.8% quarterly year-over-year revenue growth. The stock has a 0.99 P/B value and its current ROE is over 12%. The forward P/E of 8.36 also indicates an undervalued security.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of New York Mellon Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>)</h2>
Bank of New York Mellon is the smallest entry on our list with a market cap of just over $17 billion. But while it lacks in size (at least compared to the heavy hitters listed above), its stock packs a punch. The bank was founded in New York City in 1784 and specializes in investment banking and wealth management, and offers its own securities through ETFs and mutual funds. Despite the smaller market cap, the company actually has more employees than Goldman with 52,000 full-time staff.
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BK stock is already up 12% year-to-date after gaining more than 40% in 2024. In terms of valuation metrics, BK looks like Baby Bear's porridge — just right. The bank sports a 1.55 P/B value, right in between our guideline of 1% to 2%. It also tops 11% ROE and has a forward P/E of 11.3. While Bank of New York Mellon doesn't get the recognition of a Goldman Sachs or JPMorgan Chase, its been offering quality investment management services for nearly 150 years, and its stock has a promising outlook in 2025. Plus, the dividend yield is nearly 15% higher than what Goldman is offering.
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Barclays analyst Betty Jiang maintains Viper Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNOM#NASDAQ">VNOM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $58 to $60.

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PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PPG/earnings">closing bell on Thursday</a>.
PPG reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 per share.
Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the year and quarter said, "Throughout 2024, we demonstrated resilience in a challenging macro environment by growing our adjusted EPS by 6%, improving aggregate segment margins and generating $1.4 billion in operating cash flow which we returned to shareholders. During the quarter, we repurchased approximately $250 million of stock, and about $750 million for the full year, which represented approximately 3% of our outstanding shares. Combined with our dividend, we have returned $1.4 billion to our shareholders throughout the year."
PPG said it sees adjusted EPS for FY25 will be in the range of $7.75-$8.05, versus market estimates of $8.68.
PPG shares fell 2.9% to trade at $112.07 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on PPG following earnings announcement.
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained PPG with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $150 to $135.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintained the stock with an Outperform and lowered the price target from $150 to $140.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintained PPG with an Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $144 to $125.</li>
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The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy-sector" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. energy sector</a> posted a strong 2025 opening, outperforming other sectors as crude prices soared and the Market anticipated a deregulatory shift under Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;government.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major oil companies</a> Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>),&nbsp;Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), and&nbsp;Shell Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>), once the asset-light hypergrowth Big Tech antithesis are now targeting Big Tech to drive value.
Chevron, GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and Engine No. 1 launched a joint venture to power <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43308041/chevron-ge-vernova-engine-no-1-bet-big-on-ai-power-but-is-it-too-late" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence data centers</a> by 2027. Exxon will focus on providing low-carbon power through its carbon capture business.
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Shell wants to use its solar energy and battery storage arm and its natural gas plant in Rhode Island.
The Big Oil trio&#8217;s&nbsp;fourth-quarter earnings grappled with fossil fuel supply outstripping demand, which took a toll on their margins, prompting them to depend on Big Tech energy supply as the latter splurge on their aggressive artificial intelligence data center ambitions, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-01/exxon-xom-chevron-cvx-brave-deepseek-risk-to-chase-ai-as-oil-glow-fades?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
However, China&#8217;s DeepSeek&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43390988/deepseek-and-nvidia-under-us-investigation-ai-market-shakeup-wipes-out-1-trillion-in-tech-value" rel="noreferrer noopener">cheaper and low-power</a> AI model&#8217;s emergence rivaling Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) backed OpenAI, and&nbsp;other Big Tech giants posed a letdown for the oil companies by potentially cutting the need for data centers. The oil companies are betting on the growing demand for natural gas-generated electricity.
Big Oil resorted to buybacks and dividends to lure investors as the prospect of peak oil demand looms. However, the shareholder return strategy reached its limit.
Exxon paid out its entire <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43389620/exxon-mobil-q4-earnings-mixed-results-but-ceo-promises-profitable-growth-well-into-the-future" rel="noreferrer noopener">free cash flow</a> of $36.0 billion in 2024 dividends and buybacks, yet still trades at a 46% discount to the S&amp;P 500 Index average.
It plans to expand its annual $20 billion share repurchase program through 2026.&nbsp;Chevron returned&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43382627/chevron-falls-as-q4-profits-decline-amid-lower-oil-output-dividend-hike-offers-silver-lining" rel="noreferrer noopener">$27.0&nbsp;billion&nbsp;of</a> cash to shareholders in the year.
The U.S. is now the world&#8217;s biggest oil producer. Yet energy stocks make up just 3.2% of the S&amp;P 500. Part of Big Oil&#8217;s discounted valuation is due to its high capital spending that failed to yield returns.
Due to the energy transition, the Street remains jittery over the sustainability of dividends and buybacks. The volatility of commodity-price swings also dampened the valuation of fossil fuels compared to cash-rich Big Tech.
Goldman Sachs&#8217;&nbsp;Daan Struyven expects Donald Trump&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/11/42212364/trumps-tariff-threat-to-canada-may-disrupt-oil-markets-inflate-prices-would-likely-raise-the-price-of-fuels-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">25% tariffs on</a> Canada to raise the price of fuels in the U.S. and drive inflation. Higher transport costs could also affect the profits of oil marketing companies.
Struyven recently said he expects <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43036184/us-energy-sector-enjoys-strong-start-to-2025-analysts-eye-constructive-setup-for-chevron" rel="noreferrer noopener">oil prices to</a> reach $90 per barrel if the U.S. further tightens Russia, Iran, and Venezuela&#8217;s oil supply.
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AECOM's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACM#NYSE">ACM</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.72 million shares sold short, which is 1.7% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.04 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AECOM Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AECOM has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AECOM's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AECOM's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Comfort Systems USA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 664 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.73 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Comfort Systems USA Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738606517_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Comfort Systems USA has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Comfort Systems USA's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Comfort Systems USA's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.59%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Comfort Systems USA?

Aflac's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.63% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.78 million shares sold short, which is 1.41% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.62 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Aflac Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738606513_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Aflac has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Aflac's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Aflac's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.38%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Aflac's Recent Short Interest

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