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[See this little-known way to play in the rising gold market.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Chevron Corporation]( Symbol: [CVX]( Recent Price: $150.60 Average Analyst Price Target: $177.60 (17.93%) Market Cap: $283.44B Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 15 2024 Expected Payment Date: Mar 11 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 4.09% Recent Analyst Action: Nitin Kumar, analyst at Mizuho Securities, reiterates coverage on [Chevron Corporation (CVX)]( in the Energy sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $195 (2 days ago). [TipRanks.com]( also reports that [Chevron Corporation]( currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Buy rating with an average price target is $177.60 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $195 down to a low forecast of $160. [Chevron Corporation (CVX)](’s last closing price was $150.60 which would put the average price target at 17.93% upside. Here are 3rd party ratings for [CVX](: - TipRanks.com: Buy - TradingView.com: Neutral - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Weak sell - Zacks.com: Strong Sell, Bottom 8% (231 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Message [#1 Stock for Energy Crisis (Buy Now for Just $8)]( the world suffers an oil shock… And gas prices rip higher… One tiny company could have the answer to the global energy crisis. It’s using AI to crack open the largest untapped energy source on the planet… 5X larger than the biggest oil field on Earth. [Act fast, this $8 stock could be moments away from appreciating considerably.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BP p.l.c.]( Symbol: [BP]( Recent Price: $36.04 Average Analyst Price Target: $35.96 (-0.23%) Market Cap: $101.26B Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 15 2024 Expected Payment Date: Mar 28 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 4.74% Recent Analyst Action: Menno Hulshof, analyst at TD Securities, reiterates coverage on [BP p.l.c. (BP)]( in the Energy sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $43 (1 week ago). [TipRanks.com]( also reports that [BP p.l.c.]( currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Buy rating with an average price target is $35.96 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $6.78 down to a low forecast of $38. [BP p.l.c. (BP)](’s last closing price was $36.04 which would put the average price target at -0.23% upside. Here are 3rd party ratings for [BP](: - TipRanks.com: Buy - TradingView.com: Buy - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Weak sell - Zacks.com: Strong Sell, Bottom 8% (231 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Duke Energy Corporation]( Symbol: [DUK]( Recent Price: $91.61 Average Analyst Price Target: $98.00 (6.98%) Market Cap: $70.60B Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 15 2024 Expected Payment Date: Mar 18 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 4.48% Recent Analyst Action: Julien Dumoulin, analyst at Bank of America Securities, reiterates coverage on [Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)]( in the Utilities sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $96 (2 days ago). [TipRanks.com]( also reports that [Duke Energy Corporation]( currently has 4 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Buy rating with an average price target is $98.00 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $96 down to a low forecast of $100. [Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)](’s last closing price was $91.61 which would put the average price target at 6.98% upside. Here are 3rd party ratings for [DUK](: - TipRanks.com: Buy - TradingView.com: Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Weak sell - Zacks.com: Buy, Bottom 39% (153 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Message [Transform your 401K with Gold (free guide)]( volatility could wipe out your 401K overnight. But if you roll that over into a Gold IRA (which saves you money and taxes), you could actually grow your wealth instead. Download this free gold guide from America’s #1 gold company to take control of your financial future in these uncertain times. Act now for a safer, more stable investment. [Claim your free gold guide today!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [3M Company]( Symbol: [MMM]( Recent Price: $92.66 Average Analyst Price Target: $109.60 (18.28%) Market Cap: $51.21B Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 15 2024 Expected Payment Date: Mar 12 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 6.52% Recent Analyst Action: Stephen Tusa, analyst at J.P. Morgan, reiterates coverage on [3M Company (MMM)]( in the Industrials sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $118 (2 days ago). [TipRanks.com]( also reports that [3M Company]( currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Hold rating with an average price target is $109.60 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $118 down to a low forecast of $104. [3M Company (MMM)](’s last closing price was $92.66 which would put the average price target at 18.28% upside. Here are 3rd party ratings for [MMM](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Strong Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Bullish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: sell - Zacks.com: Sell, Top 22% (56 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Ford Motor Company]( Symbol: [F]( Recent Price: $12.68 Average Analyst Price Target: $14.75 (16.32%) Market Cap: $49.86B Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 15 2024 Expected Payment Date: Mar 01 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 4.73% Recent Analyst Action: Adam Jonas, analyst at Morgan Stanley, reiterates coverage on [Ford Motor Company (F)]( in the Consumer Cyclical sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $16 (1 day ago). [TipRanks.com]( also reports that [Ford Motor Company]( currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Hold rating with an average price target is $14.75 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $9.75 down to a low forecast of $12. [Ford Motor Company (F)](’s last closing price was $12.68 which would put the average price target at 16.32% upside. Here are 3rd party ratings for [F](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Buy - Yahoo! Finance: Bullish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: buy - Zacks.com: Hold, Top 43% (107 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Message [Gold Is Headed Above $3,000 per Ounce (Here's How to Play It?]( so many strange events happening across the economy (the longest bear market for bonds since the Civil War... unprecedented bank closures... and soaring prices), it's no wonder the richest investors are loading up on gold. But what you might not realize is there's a much better way to profit from rising gold prices – WITHOUT ever touching an ETF, mining stock, or even bullion. 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Here are 3rd party ratings for [BSM](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Strong sell - Zacks.com: Strong Sell, Bottom 1% (250 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Postal Realty Trust, Inc.]( Symbol: [PSTL]( Recent Price: $14.01 Average Analyst Price Target: $15.90 (13.49%) Market Cap: $370.79M Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 15 2024 Expected Payment Date: Feb 29 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 6.85% Recent Analyst Action: Eric Borden, analyst at BMO Capital, reiterates coverage on [Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (PSTL)]( in the Real Estate sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $15.5 (2 days ago). [TipRanks.com]( also reports that [Postal Realty Trust, Inc.]( currently has 5 analysts offering 12-month price targets and the consensus is a Hold rating with an average price target is $15.90 . The target pricing ranges from a high forecast of $17 down to a low forecast of $15. [Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (PSTL)](’s last closing price was $14.01 which would put the average price target at 13.49% upside. Here are 3rd party ratings for [PSTL](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Strong Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Weak sell - Zacks.com: Hold, Top 42% (104 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Message [The Strategic Gold Play You Haven't Heard About]( recommend adding gold to your portfolio, but in what form? Some savvy investors are now rejecting coins and mining stocks in favor of a unique gold investment alternative. It holds explosive growth potential similar to a junior gold stock -- but with less risk exposure. [Get the full story on this overlooked gold investment strategy here.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- And there you have it... Keep in mind, if you purchase a stock on its ex-dividend date or after, you will not receive the next dividend payment. Instead, the seller gets the dividend. If you purchase before the ex-dividend date, you get the dividend. If you sell your stock before the ex-dividend date, you also are selling away your right to the stock dividend. If you have questions about specific dividends, you should consult with your financial advisor or visit Investor.gov for more information. Sincerely, The Editor, MarketSectorDaily.com MarketSectorDaily.com Disclaimer This newsletter contains advertisements which are neither an offer nor recommendation to buy or sell any security. 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