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The company dominates the PC software market with more than 80% of the market share for operating systems. The company's Microsoft 365 application suite is one of the most popular productivity software globally. It is also now one of the two public cloud providers that can deliver a wide variety of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions at scale. Microsoft's products include operating systems, cross-device productivity applications, server applications, business solution applications, desktop and server management tools, software development tools and video games. The company designs and sells PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, phones, other intelligent devices, and related accessories. Through Azure, it offers cloud-based solutions that provide customers with software, services, platforms and content. Recent Analyst Action: Yun Kim, analyst at Loop Capital Markets, reiterates coverage on [Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)]( in the Technology sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $500 (1 week ago). Here are 3rd party ratings for [MSFT](: - TipRanks.com: Buy - TradingView.com: Buy - Yahoo! Finance: Bullish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Strong buy - Zacks.com: Buy, Top 32% (79 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. 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The purchase of ImClone Systems brought with it cancer compound, Erbitux. The acquisition of ICOS Corporation gave Lilly full control over erectile dysfunction drug, Cialis. Its other acquisitions include Hypnion, Inc., CoLucid Pharmaceuticals added Reyvow for acute migraine, Loxo Oncology and Dermira. Lilly has collaboration agreements with several companies including Incyte, Boehringer Ingelheim and Innovent Biologics among others. Recent Analyst Action: Akash Tewari, analyst at Jefferies, reiterates coverage on [Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)]( in the Healthcare sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $853 (9 hours ago). Here are 3rd party ratings for [LLY](: - TipRanks.com: Buy - TradingView.com: Buy - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Strong buy - Zacks.com: Hold, Bottom 18% (204 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Equinor ASA]( Ticker: [EQNR]( Recent Price: $26.37 Average Analyst Price Target: $34.67 (31.46%) Market Cap: $78.18B Last Dividend Amount: $0.75 Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 14 2024 Expected Payment Date: Feb 27 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 4.55% Summary: Equinor ASA operates as an energy company. It engaged in developing oil, gas, wind and solar energy projects and focuses on offshore operations and exploration services. Equinor ASA, formerly known as Statoil ASA, is based in Norway, Europe. Recent Analyst Action: Jason Gabelman, analyst at TD Cowen, reiterates coverage on [Equinor ASA (EQNR)]( in the Energy sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $28 (3 weeks ago). Here are 3rd party ratings for [EQNR](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Strong sell - Zacks.com: Hold, Top 43% (108 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Message [URGENT: Don't risk your retirement]( looming recession, inflation, unpayable debt, a failing dollar, and a crumbling housing market all put your savings in extreme risk. Protect your retirement with this free guide that shows you how to guard your money against economic downturns with gold. Take action NOW, before it’s too late, Download your free guide and see for yourself why gold is the #1 safe haven for smart investors. 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Recent Analyst Action: Seth Weber, analyst at Wells Fargo, reiterates coverage on [Cintas Corporation (CTAS)]( in the Industrials sector with a Hold rating and a price target of $615 (1 day ago). Here are 3rd party ratings for [CTAS](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Buy - Yahoo! Finance: Neutral Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Strong buy - Zacks.com: Buy, Top 8% (19 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.]( Ticker: [APAM]( Recent Price: $43.38 Average Analyst Price Target: $39.80 (-8.25%) Market Cap: $3.47B Last Dividend Amount: $1.02 Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 14 2024 Expected Payment Date: Feb 29 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 6.27% Summary: Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is an investment management firm focused on providing high-value added, active investment strategies to clients globally. Its investment teams manage a broad range of investment strategies that are diversified by asset class, market cap and investment style. The company offers its services to institutions and through intermediaries by means of separate accounts and pooled vehicles. Institutional Channel services institutional clients, such as U.S.-registered mutual funds, non-U.S. funds and collective investment trusts, state and local governments, employee benefit plans including Taft-Hartley plans, foundations, and endowments. Intermediary Channel includes brokerage firms & private banks and trust companies wherein the process for identifying which funds to offer. Retail Channel caters to retail investors indirectly through mutual fund supermarkets, which allows investors to purchase and redeem fund shares. Recent Analyst Action: Kenneth Lee, analyst at RBC Capital, reiterates coverage on [Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM)]( in the Financial Services sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $45 (1 week ago). Here are 3rd party ratings for [APAM](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Bullish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: Strong buy - Zacks.com: Strong Buy, Top 8% (19 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Message [Musk: My new robots could be bigger than Tesla]( No one can deny Elon Musk is a visionary. But has he finally gone too far? [>>See the shocking future of AI here<<]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.]( Ticker: [CNOB]( Recent Price: $21.21 Average Analyst Price Target: $26.00 (22.58%) Market Cap: $818.84M Last Dividend Amount: $0.17 Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 14 2024 Expected Payment Date: Mar 01 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 3.21% Summary: ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based, full-service commercial bank holding company. The Bank offers a range of lending, depository and related financial services to commercial, industrial and governmental customers. ConnectOne provides secured and unsecured loans, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, short and medium term loans, lines of credit, letters of credit, working capital loans, and real estate construction loans, as well as collection services, wire transfers, night depository, and lock box services. The Bank, through its subsidiary, provides financial services, including brokerage services, insurance and annuities, mutual funds and financial planning. It also offers various money market services. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., formerly known as Center Bancorp, Inc., is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Recent Analyst Action: Frank Schiraldi, analyst at Piper Sandler, reiterates coverage on [ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (CNOB)]( in the Financial Services sector with a Buy rating and a price target of $25 (2 weeks ago). Here are 3rd party ratings for [CNOB](: - TipRanks.com: Buy - TradingView.com: Strong Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Neutral Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: buy - Zacks.com: Hold, Bottom 24% (189 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.]( Ticker: [PFLT]( Recent Price: $11.46 Average Analyst Price Target: $11.75 (2.53%) Market Cap: $706.26M Last Dividend Amount: $0.10 Expected Ex-Dividend Date: Feb 14 2024 Expected Payment Date: Mar 01 2024 Expected Dividend & Yield: 10.73% Summary: PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company. It is a closed-end, externally managed and non-diversified investment company. Its investment objectives are to generate current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in floating rate loans and other investments made to the United States middle-market companies. The firm provides first lien secured debt and other opportunistic financings (mezzanine, private high yield debt, preferred and common stock) to middle market sponsors and companies. Its investments may include equity features, such as direct investments in the equity securities of borrowers or warrants or options to buy a minority interest in a portfolio company. It has investments in various sectors, including aerospace and defense; consumer services; healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and others. The firm has a value-oriented, bottoms-up investment philosophy. Its investment activities are managed by the investment advisor, PennantPark Investment Advisers LLC. Recent Analyst Action: Michael Diana, analyst at Maxim Group, reiterates coverage on [PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT)]( in the Financial Services sector with a Hold rating and a price target of n/a (5 days ago). Here are 3rd party ratings for [PFLT](: - TipRanks.com: Hold - TradingView.com: Sell - Yahoo! Finance: Bearish Short-Term Outlook - Barchart.com: buy - Zacks.com: Buy, Top 8% (19 out of 250) [Click for chart >>]( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Message [Americans Now Favor Gold Over Stocks as an Investment Vehicle]( now consider gold a better long-term investment than stocks for the first time since 2013. But physical gold requires storage and insurance, and gold mining stocks come with significant risks. Fortunately, investors have found a little-known way to benefit from gold that avoids many of these challenges. [See why investors are so impressed by this overlooked gold investment strategy.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- And there you have it. For inquiries regarding specific dividends, we recommend consulting with your financial advisor or visiting Investor.gov for more comprehensive information. 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