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Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2024 (July year-end), snacks accounted for nearly half of its revenue, followed by soup (28%), other simple meals (17%), and beverages (7%). Outside its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and recently acquired Rao's (a deal that closed in March 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.

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Del Monte Foods, a 138-year-old titan in canned fruits and vegetables, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, aiming to restructure its finances and pursue a sale of its assets.
What Happened: The company, known for brands like Del Monte, Contadina, and College Inn, secured $912.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing, including $165 million in new funds, to maintain operations during this process, according to a press release
The company's struggles stem from a combination of heavy debt, shifting consumer preferences, and macroeconomic pressures. 
A CNN Business <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/02/food/del-monte-foods-bankruptcy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report</a> indicates that consumers are increasingly favoring healthier, preservative-free alternatives, reducing demand for Del Monte's core products.
While competitors adapted to trends like plant-based fresh foods and innovative packaging, Del Monte's flat sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 2024 and a $127 million net loss reflect its failure to pivot effectively.
Greg Longstreet, the president and CEO of Del Monte Foods, said that the company &#8220;faced challenges intensified by a dynamic macroeconomic environment.&#8221; 
Additionally, the 2014 acquisition by Del Monte Pacific Limited saddled the U.S. subsidiary with over $1.2 billion in secured debt, exacerbated by rising interest rates, as <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-02/canned-food-producer-del-monte-foods-files-for-bankruptcy">noted </a>by Bloomberg. 
&#8220;This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte Foods. After a thorough evaluation of all available options, we determined a court-supervised sale process is the most effective way to accelerate our turnaround and create a stronger and enduring Del Monte Foods,&#8221; added Longstreet.
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Why It Matters: Here is how the stocks of the other canned food products in the U.S. have performed in 2025 and over the last year.
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<td>Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>-12.06%</td>
<td>-15.67%</td>
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<td>Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>)</td>
<td>-23.60%</td>
<td>-24.85%</td>
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<td>Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>)</td>
<td>-24.01%</td>
<td>-29.04%</td>
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<td>B&amp;G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGS#NYSE">BGS</a>)</td>
<td>-36.33%</td>
<td>-42.09%</td>
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<td>General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>)</td>
<td>-15.28%</td>
<td>-14.66%</td>
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Del Monte Foods Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Here's Why The Canned Foods Maker Struggled While Its Rivals Are Going Strong

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Campbell&#8217;s Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>)</h3>
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<li>On June 2, the company reported third-quarter sales growth of 4% year over year (Y/Y) to $2.475 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.43 billion. Campbell's CEO Mick Beekhuizen said, "In Meals &amp; Beverages, we are seeing improved consumption across all consumer income groups." The company's stock fell around 4% over the past five days and has a 52-week low of $31.58.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.9</li>
<li>CPB Price Action: Shares of Campbell&#8217;s fell 0.03% to close at $31.84 on Friday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 16.9442 Momentum score with Value at 40.23. </li>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cpb"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="421" height="167" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/23040053/image-323.png" alt="" class="wp-image-957673" style="width:315px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/23040053/image-323.png 421w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/23040053/image-323-300x119.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px" /></a></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Westrock Coffee Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEST#NASDAQ">WEST</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On May 8, Westrock Coffee posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss. Scott T. Ford, CEO and Co-founder stated, &#8220;We are off to a great start in 2025. Today we are reporting solid financial results for the first quarter, and we continue to make great strides towards our goal of becoming the premiere integrated strategic supplier to the pre-eminent coffee, tea, and energy brands around the world.&#8221; The company's stock fell around 14% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEST">has a 52-week low</a> of $5.28.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.3</li>
<li>WEST Price Action: Shares of Westrock Coffee fell 5.6% to close at $5.96 on Friday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0623">WEST stock</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">22nd Century Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XXII#NASDAQ">XXII</a>)</h3>
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<li>On June 16, 22nd Century Group announced a 1-for-23 reverse stock split. The company's stock fell around 57% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XXII">low of $6.28</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 14.9</li>
<li>XXII Ltd Price Action: Shares of 22nd Century Group dipped 13.9% to close at $8.72 on Friday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0623">XXII shares</a>. </li>
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The Campbell's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.10 million shares sold short, which is 9.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.93 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>The Campbell's 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 The Campbell's 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 The Campbell's'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, The Campbell's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.99%, which means the company has more 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.

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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around The Campbell's?

In the current session, The Campbell's Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) is trading at $34.26, after a 0.03% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 3.45%, and in the past year, by 20.62%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749585644_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing The Campbell's P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 29.98 in the Food Products industry, The Campbell's Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 22.85. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749585644_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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DA Davidson analyst Brian Holland maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $39 to $34.

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DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $34

The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) has condemned the U.S. government's move to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/aluminum" rel="noreferrer noopener">aluminum</a>, calling it a protectionist misfire that risks destabilizing North America's integrated manufacturing base and driving higher inflation across key sectors.
"A 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum will suppress demand across the continent — whether the metal is produced in Canada or the U.S.," Jean Simard, AAC's president and CEO, <a target="_blank" href="https://aluminium.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AAC_PRESS-RELEASE_US-Tariffs_50_June-3-2025_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in a press release.
"It will impact workers on both sides of the border and disrupt key sectors including defense, construction, and automotive," he stated.
The tariff, enacted last Wednesday following an executive order from President Donald Trump, effectively prices Canadian exports out of the U.S. market at $1,349.50 per metric ton. Simard warned that the move may force Canadian producers to reorient trade toward the European Union and away from their most critical industrial partner.
Food packaging is among the industries most exposed to these tariffs, as large companies such as Campbell Soup (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) heavily rely on aluminum for their products.
The domestic Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) also responded to Trump's decision, pointing out how aluminum and tinplate steel tariffs would hurt American families.
"Doubling the steel tariff will further increase the cost of canned goods at the grocery store," CMI president Robert Budway <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cancentral.com/can-manufacturers-institute-opposes-president-trumps-doubling-of-steel-tariffs/" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> on May 30. "These metal tariffs put our nation's food security at risk."
Nine domestic mill production lines have closed since the original 2018 tariffs on tin mill steel, leaving only three operational facilities. Thus, the domestic industry relies on roughly 80% of tin mill steel imports and a significant portion of aluminum.
Canada annually ships 2.7 million metric tons of aluminum to the U.S., much of which is transformed into beverage cans, canned food containers, and consumer packaging.
That raw material supports over 700,000 American manufacturing jobs, while Canada's aluminum sector directly employs 9,500 workers. Combined, the binational aluminum value chain contributes more than $228 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
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RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi slashed the price forecast for The Campbell&#8217;s Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) from $44 to $38 while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CPB/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintaining a Sector Perform rating</a>.
What Happened: The canned soup company reported third-quarter sales of $2.475 billion. It beat the consensus estimate of $2.43 billion, while the adjusted EPS of 73 cents <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus estimate of 66 </a>cents.
Campbell&#8217;s now expects adjusted EPS to be at the low end of the guided range of $2.95 – $3.05. Compare that to the consensus estimate of $2.98 owing to the slower-than-anticipated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recovery in the Snacks business.</a>
Assuming current tariffs hold steady, the company estimates that the net incremental headwind on adjusted EPS could be up to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 3 cents to 5 cents per share</a>.
Modi says that despite beating quarterly EBIT and EPS estimates, management now projects lighter full-year profitability. The company&#8217;s snacks segment did not recover and estimates could drop further if <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">tariffs remain in place</a>.
As for what&#8217;s more expensive:
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<li>Canadian soup</li>
<li>Tinplate and aluminum, and </li>
<li>Rao&#8217;s finished goods and raw materials from Italy.</li>
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Taking about key positives, the analyst notes that management cited that softening consumer sentiment is driving a preference for home-cooked meals and ingredients that stretch tight food budgets.
These factors significantly boosted Meals &amp; Beverages (M&amp;B), especially for condensed cooking soups, broth, and Italian sauces, adds the analyst.
Nevertheless, Modi writes that while shifting consumer sentiment aided the M&amp;B segment, it pressured CPB&#8217;s discretionary Snacks categories, leading to a 3% consumption decline in the division.
The analyst maintained the FY25 organic growth estimate to be just below the midpoint of guidance at -1.2% while reducing the EBIT growth estimate to +1.4% (from +3.2%) and EPS growth to -5.6% (from -3.6%).
The estimates revision reflects the analyst&#8217;s assumptions that tariffs will remain in effect throughout the quarter.
The analyst says that their FY26 numbers are also recalibrated lower, anticipating continued profitability pressure into next year.
Also, Bank of America Securities analyst Peter Galbo maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price forecast from $37 to $33.
The analyst adjusted FY25 estimates downward to reflect softer trends in the Snacks division (expected to have an extended recovery into FY26), a roughly 3-point headwind for M&amp;B in the fourth quarter due to shipment timing, and a four-cents-per-share impact from tariffs in the fourth quarter.
The analyst adds that Campbell&#8217;s has strong snacking brands, but the category struggles with finding optimal value price points.
Galbo says that this challenge exists because snacking, being a more discretionary purchase, needs to feel &#8220;worth it&#8221; to consumers.
Acknowledging the volatile tariff environment, the analyst slashed the FY25 adjusted EPS estimate to $2.91 (from $2.98). This reflects a weaker-than-anticipated exit rate into FY26.
Also, the analyst reduced the FY26 adjusted EPS estimate to $2.65 (from $3.00). That&#8217;s assuming a similar per-share impact from tariffs through the first three-quarters of FY26.
Apart from this, these analysts also made <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/06/45746840/campbells-analysts-slash-their-forecasts-after-q3-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">changes to their price forecast:</a>
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<li>Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintained an Underweight rating and lowered the price forecast from $40 to $35.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Equal-Weight rating and trimmed the price forecast from $40 to $35.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer maintained a Sell rating and lowered the price forecast from $33 to $32.</li>
</ul>
Price Action: CPB shares are down 0.76% at $33.99 at the last check Tuesday.
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Soup Stock Sours: Analyst Wary Of Campbell's Snack Woes As Tariffs Weigh On Profitability

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $44 to $38.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $38

Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $40 to $38.

Stifel Maintains Hold on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $38

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $41 to $39.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $39

The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) posted better-than-expected third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cpb/earnings">results on Monday</a>.
The company reported third-quarter sales growth of 4% year over year (Y/Y) to $2.475 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.43 billion. Adjusted EPS of $0.73 beat the consensus estimate of $0.66.
For FY25, Campbell reiterated net sales growth of 6% to 8%&nbsp; and adjusted EBIT growth of 3% to 5%. The company reaffirmed adjusted EPS guidance of $2.95 – $3.05 vs. the consensus estimate of $2.98.
Excluding the impact of tariffs, the company now expects adjusted EBIT and adjusted EPS to be at the low end of the guided range owing to the slower-than-anticipated recovery in the Snacks business. Assuming current tariffs hold steady, the company estimates that the net incremental headwind on adjusted EPS could be up to $0.03 to $0.05 per share.
Mick Beekhuizen, Campbell&#8217;s President and CEO said, &#8220;We delivered solid third quarter results that exceeded our expectations partially due to favorable shipment timing. In Meals &amp; Beverages, we are seeing improved consumption across all consumer income groups. Consumers are cooking at home at the highest levels since early 2020 and turning to our brands for value, quality, and convenience. Within Snacks, performance was mixed across the portfolio, and while we&#8217;re benefiting from some strong innovation launches, we are adjusting our plans to make sure we&#8217;re competitive across our full brand portfolio. Our overall performance reflects our strong execution and disciplined cost management in what remains a dynamic operating environment. We continue to evolve our organization and capabilities to better leverage our scale for growth and drive long-term value creation.&#8221;
Campbell's shares fell 1.9% to trade at $33.61 on Tuesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Campbell's following earnings announcement.
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<li>Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintained Campbell&#8217;s with an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $35.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Peter Galbo maintained the stock with an Underperform rating and lowered the price target from $37 to $33.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained Campbell&#8217;s with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $35.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer maintained the stock with a Sell and lowered the price target from $33 to $32.</li>
</ul>
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Earnings

Campbell's Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q3 Earnings

Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $33 to $32.

Citigroup Maintains Sell on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $32

Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $40 to $35.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $35

B of A Securities analyst Peter Galbo maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $37 to $33.

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $33

Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains The Campbell's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $40 to $35.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on The Campbell's, Lowers Price Target to $35

U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday, pulling back after a higher close on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices declined in premarket.
Trade tensions escalated as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45715447/xi-jinpings-china-dismisses-trumps-groundless-accusations-on-geneva-trade-deal-breach-vows-strong-retaliation">China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry dismissed</a> President Donald Trump&#8216;s allegations that Beijing had violated the Geneva trade agreement. The ministry asserted that China had fully implemented and consistently honored the deal struck last month in Geneva.
The Chinese government declared that the U.S. had &#8220;groundlessly&#8221; accused China of breaching the trade agreement. It pledged to take strong action to protect its interests.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.41% and the two-year bond was at 3.92%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 95.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.
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<td>-0.43%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.46%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
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<td>-0.49%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.45% at $590.04, while the QQQ declined 0.36% to $521.35, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks wrapped up Monday higher. Most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 ended positively, spearheaded by strong performances in energy, communication services, and information technology stocks. However, industrial stocks went against the grain, finishing the session lower.
Wall Street closed out last month strong, with the S&amp;P 500 up more than 6.2% in May and the Nasdaq surging 9.6%. Both indices had their best months since November 2023, while the Dow gained 3.9% for the month.
Trade tensions flared as President Trump announced weekend plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/05/45708977/trump-doubles-steel-tariffs-to-50-saying-it-will-secure-american-jobs-backs-us-steels-takeover-by-japans-nippon">double tariffs on steel and aluminum</a> imports to 50% starting June 4. 
In corporate news, Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. Meanwhile, Lyra Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYRA#NASDAQ">LYRA</a>) shares skyrocketed over 310% on Monday after its ENLIGHTEN 2 Phase 3 trial of LYR-210 met its primary endpoint.
On the economic front, the ISM manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.5 in May from April&#8217;s 48.7, missing market estimates of 49.5. U.S. construction spending also fell, declining 0.4% month-over-month in April to an annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, following a revised 0.8% drop in March.
The Dow Jones index ended 35 points or 0.084% higher at 42,305.48, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.41% to 5,935.94. Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.67% to 19,242.61, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 0.19% to end at 2,070.16.
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<td>5,935.94</td>
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<td>0.084%</td>
<td>42,305.48</td>
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<td>2,070.16</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
As the S&amp;P 500 index rebounded from its April slump, Adam Turnquist, LPL Financial's chief technical strategist, pointed to strong indicators of a genuine recovery, noting the index&#8217;s reversal of its short-term downtrend and a doubling of its uptrend during this period.
A chart from LPL Financial illustrates this shift: on April 8, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s uptrend accounted for just 29.4%, with downtrends at 70.2%. By May 29, however, the index had swiftly recovered, with uptrends doubling to 60% and downtrends decreasing to 39%.
LPL Financial attributed this change to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45739065/sp-500-reverses-short-term-downtrend-after-april-lows-technical-evidence-shows-recovery-is-real-and-not-a-bull-trap-or-bear-market-rally">significant technical progress</a> throughout May. He explained, "The index has reversed a short-term downtrend and continues to hold above its recent price gap above the 200-day moving average (dma)."
Turnquist suggests that a close above the May high of 5,969 points could pave the way for the index to retest its previous high of 6,144 points.
He emphasized, "There is a growing list of technical evidence that suggests this recovery is real, and not a ‘bull trap' or ‘bear market rally.' For investors, this means dips above support should be used as buying opportunities."
This positive outlook follows a strong May for the broader market, which saw a 6.2% gain—its best month since November 2023 and its strongest May since 1990. Turnquist also noted that historically, when the index rallies 3% or more in May, a month often associated with the &#8220;Sell in May and Go Away&#8221; adage, year-end returns average 8.9%, with positive returns in 73% of such periods.
Meanwhile, the Senior Economist at WisdomTree and former professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Jeremy Siegel, said, &#8220;I remain bullish on equities presuming tariffs remain in the 10% for all, 30% for China, range.&#8221;
Highlighting that Trump has doubled the tariffs on steel and aluminum, Seigel added, &#8220;If he goes no further, the current upward trend can continue. The market's resilience, despite noise on tariffs, inflation, and politics, tells me that investors see the same economy I do: strong productivity, solid consumer spending, and stabilizing inflation.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>April&#8217;s factory orders and job openings data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 12:45 p.m., Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will speak at 1:00 p.m., and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 3:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) rose 1.37% in premarket on Tuesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.48 per share on revenue of $10.31 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>) was up 1.80% ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of $1.03 per share on revenue of $1.52 billion.</li>
<li>Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>) declined 0.99% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.02 per share on revenue of $7.42 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) jumped 12.8% after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $170.03 million, beating analyst estimates of $162.96 million.</li>
<li>MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLTX#NASDAQ">MLTX</a>) surged 19.05% following reports that Merck held talks to acquire the Swiss biotech company for over $3 billion.</li>
<li>Donaldson Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCI#NYSE">DCI</a>) fell 0.39% ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of 95 cents per share on revenue of $933.45 million.</li>
<li>Ollie&#8217;s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>) edged 0.45% higher as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 71 cents per share on revenue of $565.75 million, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) was trading 0.90% higher after the successful launch of the 10th Electron mission for multi-launch customer BlackSky.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.34% to hover around $62.73 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.58% to hover around $3,361.51 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.21% at the 98.9110 level.
Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225 indices declined. While South Korea's Kospi, Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices rose. European markets were lower in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower: Expert Highlights Technical Analysis Showing S&P 500's 'Recovery Is Real' And Not A 'Bull Trap' Or 'Bear Market Rally'

The snacks business of Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) may be facing headwinds in recent months, but one particular brand is bucking the trend.
What Happened: During the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45720002/campbells-brews-up-strong-q3-beats-estimates-as-home-cooking-sector-simmers">third quarter earnings</a> call on Monday, Campbell&#8217;s CEO, Mick Beekhuizen, highlighted the standout performance of its Milano Cookies brand, which defied the broader slowdown in the company&#8217;s snacks segment.
The segment as a whole posted a 5% year-over-year decline in sales, but Milano premium cookie was up, and while the company does not disclose the actual sales figures for the brand, it does say that the product line &#8220;had the strongest household penetration gains&#8221; during the quarter.
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Beekhuizen credits this to a &#8220;touch of premium indulgence&#8221; that continues to resonate with selective consumers, amid &#8220;tighter food budgets&#8221; and a broader shift towards &#8220;value.&#8221;
&#8220;Consumers are being more intentional with their discretionary snack purchases,&#8221; Beekhuizen notes, favoring products that either don&#8217;t stretch household budgets or deliver enough perceived value to justify a splurge.
The outperformance contrasts sharply with other snack brands in Campbell's portfolio, including Goldfish crackers and Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, both of which faced year-over-year sales declines. 
The company's broader snack strategy is being reworked with a focus on core brand relevance, innovation, and price-pack architecture, rather than across-the-board promotions. Executives say that while inflation and consumer caution are pressuring the segment, targeted wins like Milano reinforce the case for premium offerings.
Why It Matters: The company mentioned during the call that consumers were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/06/45738876/americans-are-cooking-at-home-more-than-ever-since-covid-and-they-want-ingredients-that-stretch-their-budget">turning to its brands</a> for &#8220;value, quality, and convenience,&#8221; while also &#8220;favoring ingredients that help stretch tighter food budgets,&#8221; in light of the prevailing macro conditions. 
Milano, nonetheless, stood out, highlighting the split in consumer behavior between value and luxury in recent quarters, especially as economic conditions tightened.
During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45720002/campbells-brews-up-strong-q3-beats-estimates-as-home-cooking-sector-simmers">third quarter results</a>, the company reported $2.47 billion, up 4% year-over-year, and ahead of consensus estimates at $2.43 billion. It posted a profit of $0.73 per share, ahead of analyst estimates at $0.66.
Price Action: Shares of Campbell&#8217;s Co. were up 0.62% on Monday, trading at $34.25, and are down 0.15% after hours, following its third quarter results.
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Equities

'Touch of Premium Indulgence,' Says Campbell's CEO, As 'Splurge-Worthy' Milano Cookies Defy Snack Slump

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points during the session.
Wall Street closed on a positive note last month, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining more than 6.2% in May and the Nasdaq jumping 9.6%. Both indices recorded their strongest months since November 2023. The Dow surged 3.9% for the month.
President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will be doubled to 50% starting June 4, reigniting trade tensions with China. Beijing responded by accusing Washington of seriously violating trade agreements and pledged to take strong measures to defend its interests. The renewed dispute ignited a rally in precious and industrial metals.
Campbell's Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) posted better-than-expected third-quarter results. Lyra Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYRA#NASDAQ">LYRA</a>) shares jumped over 310% on Monday after the company announced its ENLIGHTEN 2 Phase 3 trial of LYR-210 met its primary endpoint.
On the economic data front, the ISM manufacturing PMI declined to 48.5 in May compared to 48.7 in April, also missing market estimates of 49.5. U.S. construction spending declined by 0.4% month-over-month to an annual rate of $2,152.4 billion in April following a revised 0.8% fall in March.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with energy, communication services and information technology stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday. However, industrial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 35 points to 42,305.48 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.41% to 5,935.94, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.67% at 19,242.61 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>) and Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 62.3, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 61.6.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Nasdaq Surges Over 100 Points Despite Renewed Trade Concerns: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

Americans are firing up their stovetops at the "highest levels since early 2020," Campbell's Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) chief executive Mick Beekhuizen told analysts on Monday.
What Happened: Beekhuizen declared in a post-earnings conference call that consumers are "turning to our brands for value, quality, and convenience" and "favoring ingredients that help stretch tighter food budgets."
Sales of condensed soup and broth — pantry staples that anchor low-cost meals — jumped 15% in Campbell's latest quarter, helping overall revenue beat Wall Street estimates even as the snacks division fell 5% on an organic basis.
The wallet shift comes as eating out grows pricier. Government data <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm">show</a> the food-away-from-home index rose 3.9% in April from a year earlier, while prices for food at home slipped 0.4% on the month, widening the savings gap for households that choose their kitchens over restaurants.
Why It Matters: Fast-food giants are already feeling the heat. McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) CEO Christopher Kempczinski said visits from low-income diners were down "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45336128/a-divided-economy-mcdonalds-ceo-says-rich-keep-dining-out-but-average-income-consumers-feeling-economic-anxiety">nearly double digits</a>" in the first quarter and middle-income consumers fell nearly as much. According to Reuters, Burger King&#8217;s parent, Restaurant Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45292609/burger-king-parent-restaurant-brands-q1-earnings-miss-comparable-sales-drop-and-more">missed sales expectations</a> after noting that customers were steering inflation-hit dollars toward groceries. Chipotle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) cut its sales outlook too, blaming persistent inflation and economic uncertainty that keep guests at home.
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Broader metrics also flash caution. The University of Michigan's consumer-sentiment gauge sank to a three-year low in May as households braced for higher prices.
Campbell Soup Company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45720002/campbells-brews-up-strong-q3-beats-estimates-as-home-cooking-sector-simmers">third-quarter sales</a> of $2.475 billion, up 4% year-over-year and ahead of analyst expectations. Meals &amp; Beverages sales jumped 15%, offsetting an 8% decline in Snacks, while adjusted EPS of $0.73 beat the $0.66 consensus. The company also expanded operating cash flow to $872 million over nine months, delivered $110 million in cost savings, and continues to return capital through dividends and share buybacks.
Price Action: Campbell&#8217;s Co. shares closed 0.62% up at $34.25 on Monday.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings show CPB has a Growth score of 25%. Here is how it ranks on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">other metrics</a>. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="142" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/03011229/cpb-edge-1024x142.png" alt="" class="wp-image-935982" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/03011229/cpb-edge-1024x142.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/03011229/cpb-edge-300x42.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/03011229/cpb-edge-768x106.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/03011229/cpb-edge.png 1430w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
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Americans Are Cooking At Home More Than Ever Since COVID—And They Want Ingredients That Stretch Their Budget

After delivering its strongest monthly performance since November 2023, Wall Street entered June on a cautious note, with mounting geopolitical tensions and new trade tariffs clouding investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/06/45722678/magnificent-seven-closed-a-blockbuster-may-added-nearly-2-trillion-in-market-value">appetite for risk assets.</a>
President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will be doubled to 50% starting June 4, reigniting trade tensions with China. Beijing responded by accusing Washington of seriously violating trade agreements and pledged to take strong measures to defend its interests.
The renewed dispute ignited a rally in precious and industrial metals. Aluminium prices climbed 2.5%, copper gained 3%, and silver soared 4.6%, marking its best daily performance since September 2024. Gold also caught a bid, rising 2.8% to $3,327 per ounce, its highest level since May 8, as investors sought safe-haven protection.
Russia's war with Ukraine escalated over the weekend, with Ukrainian drones striking airfields deep inside eastern Siberia. Moscow responded with one of its largest missile and drone barrages yet.
The geopolitical flare-up sent oil prices up 3.5% to $64 a barrel, shrugging off OPEC+'s announcement of a 411,000 barrels-per-day production hike starting in July.
Meanwhile, U.S. natural gas prices spiked 7% as traders priced in a potential increase in LNG demand from Europe.
On the macro front, the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) revealed a deeper-than-expected contraction in May. Price pressures remained elevated, hovering near their highest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45724821/trumps-manufacturing-narrative-weakens-as-may-data-shows-sharper-contraction-stubborn-inflation"> levels in three years.</a>
Selling pressure resumed in the Treasury market, with the yield on the 30-year U.S. bond rising 6 basis points to 4.98%. 
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 1.5%, reflecting losses in long-duration bonds. At the same time, the U.S. dollar softened, with the dollar index falling to 98.7, its lowest in over a week.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1.3% to $104,000, continuing its pullback from recent highs. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %Chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,375.40</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,062.80</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,902.74</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,044.33</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:30 p.m.</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $589.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.4% to $421.10.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.2% to $520.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was unchanged at $205.15.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.4%; the&nbsp;Industrials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) was up 0.9% by midday trading. Bank of America analyst Ronald Epstein upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target to a Street-high $260. </li>
<li>Stocks reacting to earnings reports included The Campbell&#8217;s Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>) and Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NASDAQ">SAIC</a>) down 0.6% and 14%, respectively. </li>
<li>The top three performers in the S&amp;P 500 were commodity-linked stocks, with Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) surging 9.6%, Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) rising 8.1% and Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) gaining 5.5%.</li>
</ul>
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