La vendita allo scoperto per Banco Macro dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Banco Macro. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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Banco Macro SA is a financial institution and it provides standard banking products and services designed to suit individual needs. It has two categories of customers, retail customers, which include individuals and entrepreneurs, and corporate customers, which include small, medium, and large companies and corporations. In addition, it provides services to four provincial governments. It generates the majority of its revenue from Argentina.

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Shares of US-listed Argentine stocks are trading higher after Banco de la Nacion, the country's largest bank, stated it wants to issue debt and return to international capital markets for the first time in 30 years.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 150 points on Friday.
Shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) rose during Friday's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40639373/marvell-technology-stock-climbs-on-q2-strong-q3-guidance">better-than-expected quarterly sales results.</a>
Marvell reported quarterly GAAP earnings of 30 cents per share, in-line with the analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly sales came in at $1.27 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate by 1.65%.
Marvell Technology shares gained 6.1% to $74.09 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Leslie&#8217;s, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LESL#NASDAQ">LESL</a>) shares jumped 18.2% to $2.9552.</li>
<li>MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) gained 15.8% to $284.62 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued strong guidance on Thursday.</li>
<li>Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) jumped 15.3% to $5.56 after the company was awarded a $116.9 million NASA contract to deliver six science and technology payloads to the Moon.</li>
<li>Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNY#NASDAQ">PSNY</a>) gained 10.7% to $1.1850. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard reiterated Polestar Automotive with an Overweight and maintained a $3 price target.</li>
<li>BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBIO#NASDAQ">BBIO</a>) gained 10.1% to $27.09 in reaction to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals&#8217; detailed data from HELIOS-B Phase 3 study of vutrisiran. BridgeBio Pharma has ATTR-CM therapy acoramidis, currently under FDA priority review with an action date of November 29.</li>
<li>Cool Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLCO#NYSE">CLCO</a>) rose 9.6% to $12.06. Cool Co recently reported better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZK#NYSE">ZK</a>) gained 8.3% to $17.54.</li>
<li>Highest Performances Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPH#NASDAQ">HPH</a>) rose 7.9% to $1.9638.</li>
<li>Titan Machinery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TITN#NASDAQ">TITN</a>) gained 7.9% to $15.36.</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) rose 7.8% to $21.70 following a report suggesting the company is weighing options including splitting its product design and manufacturing businesses.</li>
<li>Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMA#NYSE">BMA</a>) gained 7.8% to $60.07. JP Morgan analyst Domingos Falavina upgraded Banco Macro from Underweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $14 to $78.</li>
<li>MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSO#NYSE">MNSO</a>) gained 5.5% to $17.23 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and announced a share repurchase program of HK$2 billion.</li>
<li>Frontline plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>) gained 4.6% to $24.41 following strong quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) rose 4% to $268.33 as the company posted better-than-expected second-quarter EPS and revenues on Thursday.</li>
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Marvell Technology Posts Upbeat Sales, Joins MongoDB, Intel, MINISO Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

Banco Marco shares are trading higher after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Underweight to Neutral and raised its price target from $14 to $78.

JP Morgan analyst Domingos Falavina upgrades Banco Macro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMA#NYSE">BMA</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and raises the price target from $14 to $78.

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JP Morgan Upgrades Banco Macro to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $78

Banco Marco shares are trading higher. The company reported Q2 financial results.

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Banco Macro Q2 Net Income Ps.233.2B Loss; Net Interest Income Ps.188B Down From Ps.213.1B YoY

Banco Macro shares are trading higher after B of A Securities upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised its price target from $53 to $62.

B of A Securities analyst Ernesto Gabilondo upgrades Banco Macro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMA#NYSE">BMA</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and raises the price target from $53 to $62.

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Shares of banking companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following weak US jobs data.

Shares of US-listed Argentina stocks are trading higher after Argentina's Senate passed the Bases law.

Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/db#NYSE">DB</a>) benefits from a strong balance sheet position and revenue growth. Its strong liquidity profile aids sustainable capital distribution activities. However, a rise in expenses and a deterioration in credit quality are concerning.
Deutsche Bank continues to benefit from its deposit balance. The metric has witnessed a 2% CAGR over the last five years (ending in 2023) and the trend continued in the first quarter of 2024. Furthermore, the bank benefits from a diverse deposit base that spans multiple client categories and geographic regions. Also, as of Mar 31, 2024, the company&#39;s loan-to-deposit ratio was 75.7%, indicating a robust and steady capital foundation. We believe that a stable deposit level will benefit its balance sheet.
DB remains focused on strengthening its capital position. As of Mar 31, 2024, the Common Equity Tier 1 (CET 1) ratio was 13.4%. Risk-weighted asset (RWA) reductions and strong organic capital generation enabled the bank to see improvement in the CET1 ratio. As of Mar 31, 2024, &euro;15 billion of RWA reductions have been achieved, out of the target to reach &euro;25-30 billion in reductions by 2025-end. It expects to maintain a CET 1 ratio of approximately 13% by 2025.
Net revenues recorded a CAGR of 2.7% over the last five years (ended 2023), with this upswing persisting in the first quarter of 2024. Management is shifting focus from investment banking to more stable and capital-light businesses, like private bank, corporate bank and asset management units.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 20% on the NYSE over the past three months compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 10.8%.
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The bank has seen a deterioration in its credit quality. Its provision for credit losses witnessed a CAGR of 23.4% over the last five years (ended 2023), with the rising trend continuing in the first quarter of 2024. The current volatile economic backdrop is expected to affect credit quality in the near term. We project provisions to be &euro;1.67 billion and &euro;3.91 billion in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Due to the nature of its business, Deutsche Bank is involved in litigation, arbitration and regulatory processes in Germany as well as a number of other jurisdictions. The bank has already incurred considerable legal settlement fees, which have had a negative impact on its finances.
<h3>Bank Stocks Worth Considering</h3>
Some better-ranked foreign bank stocks are Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bma#NYSE">BMA</a>) and Bancolombia S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cib#NYSE">CIB</a>).
The consensus estimate for Banco Macro&#39;s current-year earnings has been revised 29.6% upward over the past 30 days. Over the past three months, shares of BMA have surged 69.9%. The stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Bancolombia S.A.&#39;s current-year earnings have been revised almost 1% upward over the past 30 days. Shares of CIB have gained 11.6% over the past three months. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2283456/deutsche-bank-s-db-deposit-base-aids-low-credit-quality-ails?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|zer_report_update-2283456">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Ita&uacute; Unibanco Holding S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/itub#NYSE">ITUB</a>) has announced a corporate internal restructuring plan. This will include the merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hipercard Banco M&uacute;ltiplo S.A. (&quot;Hipercard&quot;), subject to approval from the Central Bank of Brazil. The cost associated with executing and implementing the transaction is estimated to be approximately R$180,000 ($34,843). 
As part of the effort, all activities currently managed by Hipercard, including the administration of bank cards, will be transferred to Ita&uacute; Unibanco. The primary purpose of this merger is to achieve greater synergy among the companies and activities of the ITUB conglomerate. This will help streamline costs and enhance efficiency. 
Following the completion of the transaction, Hipercard will be dissolved as an entity and its assets will be taken over by ITUB. This will lead to a reduction in maintenance costs, rationalization in administrative and commercial activities and an improvement in the overall corporate structure. 
Ita&uacute; Unibanco will take over Hipercard&#39;s equity worth R$2.68 billion ($518 million). The merger will not result in any increase in capital or the issuance of new shares of ITUB. There will be no exchange ratio. Also, rules relating to withdrawal rights for dissenting shareholders will not apply. Overall, the transaction will not have any financial impact on Ita&uacute; Unibanco. 
This strategic move highlights ITUB&#39;s ability to adapt to the trends of the rapidly evolving market and strengthen its competitive placement. Through such efforts, the company is well-poised to improve its market leadership and drive sustainable growth in the long run.
Over the past six months, the company&#39;s shares on the NYSE have lost 3.1% against the industry&#39;s growth of 14.4%. 
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At present, ITUB carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h3>Stocks to Consider</h3>
Some better-ranked foreign finance stocks are Bancolombia S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cib#NYSE">CIB</a>) and Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bma#NYSE">BMA</a>). 
Bancolombia S.A.&#39;s current-year earnings have been revised upward marginally over the past 30 days. Shares of CIB have gained 26.4% over the past six months. The stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). 
The consensus estimate for Banco Macro&#39;s current-year earnings have been revised 29.6% upward over the past 30 days. Over the past three months, shares of BMA have gained 46.5%. The stock currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2280215/itau-unibanco-itub-announces-merger-proposal-with-hipercard?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_-_finance_sector-2280215">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Reported Late Thursday, Banco Macro Q1 EPADS $5.02 Up From $2.83 YoY, Net Interest Income Ps.167.5B Down From Ps. 378.801B YoY

Shares of US-listed Argentinan stocks are trading lower. March economic activity index reportedly declined year over year.

&#8220;I recommend investing in Argentina&#8221; — a few words from Elon Musk on social media platform X bolstered Argentine assets to new heights, underscoring investor confidence under new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38659381/elon-musk-meets-bitcoin-supporting-president-javier-milei-again-i-recommend-investing-in-a">President Javier Milei&#8217;s administration.</a>
The Global X MSCI Argentine ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGT#NYSE">ARGT</a>), which tracks the performance of leading Argentine stocks, registered over a 1% increase shortly after markets opened in New York. 
This marks the ETF&#8217;s eighth gain in nine sessions, culminating in a 54% rally since Milei&#8217;s election victory in November 2023.
The bullish sentiment extended to Argentine fixed-income assets, particularly dollar-denominated bonds. Notes maturing in July 2030 spiked to 55 cents on the dollar, more than doubling their value since the election of the libertarian President, who many now regard as having a Midas touch on the nation&#8217;s financial market.
Investor optimism has been particularly robust within the banking sector. Shares in major Argentine banks like Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMA#NYSE">BMA</a>), Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGAL#NASDAQ">GGAL</a>), and Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>) soaring by more than 100% since the start of the year.
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Chart: Milei&#8217;s Midas Touch On Argentine Stocks, Banks
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Argentina&#8217;s Central Bank Slashes Rates As Monthly Inflation</h3>
Earlier this month, Argentina&#8217;s central bank made a significant move by cutting the benchmark interest rate by 10 percentage points to 50%. 
This adjustment, the fifth since December and third in three weeks, was prompted by a noticeable slowdown in monthly inflation. 
At the end of 2023, the monthly inflation rate in Argentina surged to 25%, indicating a perilous path towards hyperinflation. 
March&#8217;s inflation data revealed a slowdown to 11% month-over-month, lower than the anticipated 12.1%.
In addition, Milei&#8217;s administration bolstered the country&#8217;s fiscal measures. In the first quarter of the year, Argentina achieved the first budget surplus in 16 years. 
&#8220;If the state does not spend more than it collects and does not issue (money), there is no inflation. This is not magic,&#8221; Milei stated.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">IMF Commends Argentine Efforts</h3>
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Argentina for its &#8220;ambitious stabilization plan,&#8221; noting the country&#8217;s progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, as Julie Kozack, head of the Communications Department at the IMF, said in April. 
With improved fiscal management, rebuilding of international reserves, and better-than-expected inflation control, Argentina is seeing positive changes in key economic indicators.
In February, the IMF approved an immediate disbursement of $4.7 billion to Argentina, part of a larger effort to support the country&#8217;s economic reforms. This brings the total IMF disbursements under the current arrangement to approximately $40.6 billion.
Looking ahead, the Argentine government&#8217;s commitment to fiscal discipline and inflation control sets a promising course for continued economic recovery. With international support and robust policy measures, Argentine assets could continue to witness the continuation of their bullish momentum. 
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Elon Musk Endorses Argentine Stocks; Bond, ETF Rally Persists In Wake Of Milei's Election Victory

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock&#39;s recent trend in either direction. In the &#39;long&#39; context, investors will be essentially be &quot;buying high, but hoping to sell even higher.&quot; With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock&#39;s price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance.
Below, we take a look at Banco Macro (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bma#NYSE">BMA</a>), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It&#39;s also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Banco Macro currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.
Set to Beat the Market?
Let&#39;s discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for BMA that show why this financial holding company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.
Looking at a stock&#39;s short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It&#39;s also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.
For BMA, shares are up 3.13% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - Foreign industry is up 2.22% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 6.64% compares favorably with the industry&#39;s 0.09% performance as well.
While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Shares of Banco Macro have increased 48.41% over the past quarter, and have gained 190.45% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&amp;P 500 has only moved 4.62% and 27.46%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of BMA&#39;s average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now, BMA is averaging 389,799 shares for the last 20 days.
Earnings Outlook
The Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with BMA.
Over the past two months, 2 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost BMA&#39;s consensus estimate, increasing from $4.26 to $9.13 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom Line
Given these factors, it shouldn&#39;t be surprising that BMA is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you&#39;re looking for a fresh pick that&#39;s set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Banco Macro on your short list.
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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness, offsetting strong bank earnings.

Argentine stocks experienced a surge on Thursday following rumors that the country is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/argentina">for a new program.</a>
This initiative aims to secure additional funding, accelerating Argentina&#8217;s departure from its stringent capital controls, as reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-29/argentina-is-said-to-be-negotiating-new-aid-program-with-imf?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a> citing a senior government official, who preferred to remain anonymous. 
The official revealed that the IMF is advocating for a quicker depreciation of the Argentinian currency under its &#8220;crawling peg&#8221; system. Additionally, the Fund is urging Argentina to maintain its interest rates above the current inflation rate, which has alarmingly reached approximately 250%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Milei Assures Exit From Capital Controls By Mid Year</h3>
In an <a href="http://ft.com/content/4d789837-0408-4513-a0d7-0d6ce5a8c740">interview </a>with the Financial Times, Argentina&#8217;s newly-elected President Javier Milei conveyed his determination to advance reforms without the necessity for congressional approval, especially post-2025.
Milei&#8217;s strategy, as he states, aligns with academic recommendations and aims to eliminate dollar exchange controls by mid-year, potentially marking a &#8220;turning point&#8221; for Argentina. 
Despite potential challenges, Milei dismissed the likelihood of social unrest during his tenure, except in cases of foreign infiltration.
President Milei&#8217;s administration is keen on removing capital controls, with the IMF&#8217;s support being viewed as a crucial accelerator in this process. Milei believes that cleansing the central bank will pave the way for lifting exchange restrictions, a milestone the IMF estimates could be achieved by mid-year. 
However, Argentina&#8217;s economic landscape is under severe stress, with inflation spiraling uncontrollably. The country recorded a staggering 250% increase in its consumer price index in January 2024, marking the most significant inflationary jump in 33 years. 
Amid these challenges, Argentina&#8217;s ongoing financial obligations to the IMF loom large, with an outstanding debt of approximately $44 billion from a previous arrangement that failed to stay on course.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Response</h3>
The anticipation of a fresh agreement with the IMF led to a notable uptick in Argentine stocks on Thursday. The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGT#NYSE">ARGT</a>) saw a 2.2% increase, with its principal holding, MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), experiencing a 2% rise during early morning trading hours in New York. 
Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMA#NYSE">BMA</a>) emerged as the top gainer among Argentine&#8217;s American Deposit Receipts (ADRs), marking a surge of over 6%.
Since Milei&#8217;s electoral win, Argentine stocks have soared by nearly 20%. However, the momentum has plateaued over the last three months, as Milei administration&#8217;s reform initiatives have encountered significant resistance within the Argentine Congress, posing challenges to the government&#8217;s ability to implement its proposed changes swiftly.
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Banco Macro S.A. Informs the Market of the Filing of its Annual Report on form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023

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