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Investing.com Canada • Sep 28, 2026
Mizuho cuts DTE Energy stock price target on utility valuation pressure

Mizuho has reduced its price target for DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) from $152 to $136, while maintaining an Outperform rating. This adjustment is due to utility valuation pressure, political noise in Michigan, and discussions around a potential divestiture of the Vantage segment, despite the firm not expecting regulatory deterioration or an earnings divot. DTE Energy has recently underperformed other utility stocks and reported Q2 earnings below expectations, yet it maintains a 56-year dividend payme

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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 28, 2026
Aflac stock reports Q2 EPS miss as Japan Post sells shares

Aflac stock reported a Q2 2026 EPS of USD 1.75, missing consensus by 1.1%, while adjusted revenue was USD 4.2 billion, down 7% year-over-year. Japan Post Holdings sold 13,500 Aflac shares on September 23, 2026, adding a supply signal to the market. Despite returning USD 1.3 billion to shareholders through repurchases and dividends, Aflac's Japan segment experienced a significant revenue decline, and analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus with limited upside potential.

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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 28, 2026
Colgate-Palmolive stock trades at USD 86.06 after dividend update

Colgate-Palmolive stock was trading at USD 86.06 after declaring a quarterly dividend of USD 0.53, payable on November 13, 2026. The company reported Q2 2026 net sales of USD 5.361 billion and a GAAP EPS of USD 0.86, with analysts setting an average price target of USD 98.94 despite challenges in the North American market.

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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 28, 2026
DuPont stock gains 1.13 percent as Wells Fargo keeps target

DuPont's stock rose 1.13% on the NYSE following Wells Fargo's reiteration of a Buy rating and a $166.00 price target. This comes after DuPont reported a 48% EPS gain in Q2 2026, despite a recent $455 million PFAS settlement impacting liabilities. The stock currently trades below its 52-week high, with the target price representing a 26.05% premium over its September 25th closing price.

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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 28, 2026
Intuit stock weighs fiscal 2027 guidance after Investor Day

Intuit stock is being evaluated after the company reiterated its fiscal 2027 guidance at its recent Investor Day, forecasting 9-10% revenue growth and double-digit earnings growth. Despite beating Q4 2026 expectations, the stock, currently trading near its 52-week low, faces valuation pressure due to a slower projected revenue growth rate compared to the prior fiscal year. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating, with a consensus target price significantly higher than the current trading price.

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Benzinga • Sep 28, 2026
Understanding Automatic Data Processing's Position In Professional Services Industry Compared To Competitors

This article analyzes Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) within the Professional Services industry, comparing it to competitors using key financial metrics. ADP shows a potentially undervalued PE ratio, a high PB ratio suggesting asset valuation, and a high PS ratio reflecting strong sales. The company outperforms its peers in ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, indicating efficient operations and robust financial health, further supported by a strong debt-to-equity ratio.

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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 28, 2026
Emerson Electric stock rose 1.26 percent as TD Cowen lifted its target

Emerson Electric stock increased by 1.26 percent to USD 158.10 after TD Cowen raised its price target to USD 170.00 while maintaining a Hold rating. The company also reported an adjusted EPS of USD 1.71, beating the consensus estimate by USD 0.03, and received an upgrade to Strong Buy from Wells Fargo. This news positions Emerson Electric's stock performance around its earnings execution and analyst outlooks.

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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 28, 2026
Norfolk Southern stock trades at USD 313.00 below USD 350.50 target

Norfolk Southern stock (NSC) is trading at $313.00, below the average 12-month analyst target of $350.50. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results with adjusted EPS of $3.52 and revenue of $3.46 billion, exceeding consensus estimates. Despite the positive earnings, analysts maintain a cautious outlook with a majority rating the stock as "Hold."

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AD HOC NEWS • Sep 28, 2026
Honeywell stock sets October 22 results date at USD 212.55

Honeywell (ISIN US4448591028) stock closed at USD 212.55 on September 25, 2026, and is preparing for its Q3 earnings report on October 22, 2026. The company recently reported Q2 adjusted EPS of USD 1.95, surpassing the USD 1.80 consensus, with revenue reaching USD 9.72 billion. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating, with an average target price of USD 251.52, indicating constructive expectations for the company's automation strategy despite the stock trading below its yearly high.

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