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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Li Auto. Our analysis of options history for Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 14% of traders were bullish, while 71% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $480,597, and 7 were calls, valued at $289,592.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.0 to $55.0 for Li Auto over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Li Auto's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Li Auto's whale activity within a strike price range from $27.0 to $55.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Li Auto Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728502310_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$166.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">376</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$127.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">183</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Li Auto</h3>
Li Auto is a leading Chinese NEV manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart NEVs. The company started volume production of its first model Li One in November 2019. The model is a six-seater, large, premium plug-in electric SUV equipped with a range extension system and advanced smart vehicle solutions. It sold over 376,000 NEVs in 2023, accounting for about 4% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. Beyond Li One, the company expands its product line, including both BEVs and PHEVs, to target a broader consumer base.
<h3>Current Position of Li Auto</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 8,833,491, the price of LI is down -0.09% at $28.02. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Li Auto</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $29.366666666666667.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on Li Auto with a target price of $25. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Macquarie lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $33. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Li Auto, which currently sits at a price target of $29. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Airbnb. Our analysis of options history for Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) revealed 16 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 31% of traders were bullish, while 62% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $116,796, and 14 were calls, valued at $1,521,582.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $150.0 for Airbnb over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Airbnb's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Airbnb's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Airbnb Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728502305_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$321.2K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">470</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.83</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$205.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">917</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.87</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$128.8K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$12.83</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$128.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">657</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$12.74</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$127.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">650</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Airbnb</h3>
Started in 2008, Airbnb is the world's largest online alternative accommodation travel agency, also offering booking services for boutique hotels and experiences. Airbnb's platform offered over 8 million active accommodation listings as of June 30, 2024. Listings from the company's over 5 million hosts are spread over almost every country in the world. In 2023, 50% of revenue was from the North American region. Transaction fees for online bookings account for all its revenue.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Airbnb, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Airbnb Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,159,375, with ABNB's price up by 0.72%, positioned at $133.46.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Airbnb</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $123.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Underweight rating on Airbnb with a target price of $102. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Underweight, adjusting the price target to $94. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Outperform rating on Airbnb, maintaining a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Airbnb, targeting a price of $170. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Underweight, setting a price target of $94. 
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Looking At Airbnb's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Adobe.
Looking at options history for Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) we detected 43 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 39% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 39% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 18 are puts, for a total amount of $1,525,862 and 25, calls, for a total amount of $2,935,985.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $240.0 to $720.0 for Adobe over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Adobe's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Adobe's significant trades, within a strike price range of $240.0 to $720.0, over the past month.
<h3>Adobe 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728502300_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$1.4M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">617</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$44.25</td>
<td>$43.35</td>
<td>$43.65</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$436.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">618</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.55</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$339.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">77</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$34.55</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$258.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">547</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$18.05</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$125.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">77</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Adobe</h3>
Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Adobe, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Adobe's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,839,133, the price of ADBE is down by -0.44%, reaching $494.04.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 63 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Adobe</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $627.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $610. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $640. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Adobe, which currently sits at a price target of $625. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Bernstein continues to hold a Outperform rating for Adobe, targeting a price of $644. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Adobe, targeting a price of $616. 
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ADBE

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Adobe

When <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41120122/mark-cuban-getting-filthy-stinkin-rich-is-one-of-the-most-patriotic-things-you-can-do-thats-the-amer">billionaire Mark Cuban</a> joined Dave Ramsey on The Dave Ramsey Show back in 2014, the two dove into a topic that's still a hot-button issue today: credit card debt. Ramsey and Cuban didn't exactly hold back and what they had to say is worth a second listen – especially for anyone who thinks credit cards are just a harmless tool.
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Cuban bluntly said, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40920706/billionaire-mark-cuban-says-his-credit-was-so-bad-radio-shack-denied-him-if-you-use-credit-cards">"If you use your credit cards, you do not want to be rich</a>. That's my favorite line; I tell it to people all the time." It's the advice you'd expect from someone who's seen firsthand what it takes to build a fortune. Cuban explained that paying off credit card debt is like getting an instant return on investment. "If you're paying 15% or 20% interest, paying that down means you just earned 15% or 20%," he said. According to Cuban, there's no reason to shell out interest to someone else when you could put that money to better use – like investing in your future.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40972049/dave-ramsey-tells-29-year-old-1m-in-debt-and-spending-like-shes-in-congress-im-getting-ready-to-">Dave Ramsey was all in</a> on Cuban's take, but he wanted to drive home just how crucial this is if you're aiming for serious wealth. Ramsey brought out some data to back it up. "The Forbes 400, the wealthiest people in North America, were surveyed and 75% of them – yeah, the wealthy people, not your broke brother-in-law – say getting out of debt and staying out of debt is key to building wealth," he said. That stat wasn't just a throwaway line; it's a point Ramsey's made for years, stressing that avoiding debt isn't just for people trying to make ends meet – it's a strategy that the ultrawealthy swear by.
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Since Cuban's appearance on The Ramsey Show, consumer credit card debt has grown to record levels. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York&#8217;s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, Americans collectively hold $1.14 trillion in credit card debt as of the second quarter of 2024. This represents an increase of $27 billion from the previous quarter.&nbsp;
The average credit card balance per consumer has also increased. TransUnion reports that the average credit card balance rose from $5,947 in the second quarter of 2023 to $6,329 in the second quarter of 2024.&nbsp;
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Ramsey pointed out that eliminating debt puts you in the driver's seat regarding your income, which he called "your largest wealth-building tool." Ramsey's always been about control and making sure you're calling the shots with your money, not the other way around. When debt's out of the picture, you can direct your money toward things that build wealth.
For Cuban, this isn't just theoretical. He's been talking about staying out of debt for years and his advice hasn't changed: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40442345/mark-cuban-says-he-drove-cars-that-cost-200-with-holes-in-the-floorboard-and-lived-off-mac-and-c">focus on the basics</a>, avoid high-interest debt and take advantage of the guaranteed return that comes with paying off what you owe. "Cut up your credit cards," Cuban advised. "If you're using them, you're just not serious about getting rich."
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The lesson from both Cuban and Ramsey is pretty simple: debt holds you back. If the wealthiest people say the same thing, maybe it's time to notice. Ramsey also emphasized the importance of surrounding yourself with the right advice. "Listening to people who've been successful is how you get there," he said. And while that might sound like common sense, it's a point that doesn't always sink in until you hear it from a billionaire like Cuban.
For those who find themselves stuck in the cycle of credit card debt, Cuban and Ramsey's conversation serves as a reminder that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">breaking free is possible</a>, but it starts with taking that first step – ditching the cards.
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Dave Ramsey Tells Mark Cuban: 75% of the World's Richest Say Do This to Build Wealth – Listen to Them, 'Not Your Broke Brother-in-Law'

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.92% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.61%. Currently, Texas Instruments has a market capitalization of $187.11 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TXN: If an investor had bought $1000 of TXN stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $8,673.58 today based on a price of $204.93 for TXN at the time of writing.
<h3>Texas Instruments's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728502241_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 67.63% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 81.65%. Currently, Cassava Sciences has a market capitalization of $1.21 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SAVA: If an investor had bought $1000 of SAVA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $19,936.51 today based on a price of $25.12 for SAVA at the time of writing.
<h3>Cassava Sciences's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Chip stocks have taken the market by storm over the past several years, racking up huge returns in many cases. However, many of these high-flying stocks are not returning value to their shareholders in the form of dividend income. Thankfully, there are companies in this industry that can be looked at to provide dividends. Below, I&#39;ll detail three of these firms.
<h2>Everything&#39;s Bigger (Including Dividends) in Texas</h2>
First up is Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txn#NASDAQ">TXN</a>). The integrated device manufacturer (IDM) has a next 12 months forecasted dividend yield of 2.7%. Although this level is nothing groundbreaking, it&#39;s much higher than the average of U.S. stocks in this industry of around 0.6%. As an IDM, Texas Instruments both designs and manufactures its chips.
Texas Instruments&#39; main focus is on producing analog chips. These chips take in real-world inputs, such as sound or temperature, and then convert that information into digital form. Analog chips made up 74% of the company&#39;s revenue in 2023. These chips are used largely in the industrial and automotive industries. These markets comprised 50% and 34% of the company&#39;s total sales in 2023, respectively.
The company calls its other segment &quot;embedded processing.&quot; It focuses on executing software commands, rather than taking in real-world signals. Texas Instruments boasted an impressive 32% operating margin in the last quarter, which ranked as the fifth highest among U.S. semiconductor stocks. Additionally, the company&#39;s stock has been rising this year, despite the fact that its industry has seen slowing activity.
Shares are up 18% this year; however, revenues dropped nearly 16% last quarter. Unfortunately, forecasts for earnings don&#39;t look much better, with earnings expected to drop by 25% over the next year. However, this creates a relatively low bar for the company to jump over, meaning it might be able to surpass expectations.
<h2>Qualcomm&#39;s Dividend Yield Shows a Notable Income Stream</h2>
Next up is Qualcomm&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qcom#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>). This chip stock has a next 12 months forecasted dividend yield of just over 2%. Again, nothing special, but significantly more than the 0.03% yield that NVIDIA&nbsp;provides. Qualcomm&#39;s business is largely based on designing chips for mobile devices and laptops. The company is a fabless chip designer, meaning it only designs its chips and has them manufactured by another company.
The company&#39;s Snapdragon chips are often found in Android smartphones and Windows-based laptops. It makes chips for a range of devices, from low-tier to premium smartphones. In 2023, mobile devices contributed to 63% of the company&#39;s revenues. Most of the rest came from the Internet of Things (IoT) and licensing.
Qualcomm has a large library of patents that it licenses&nbsp;to other companies. In 2023, the United States government issued Qualcomm the&nbsp;second-most&nbsp;patents. This part of Qualcomm&#39;s business is very profitable.
The segment had an earnings before taxes (EBT) margin of 68% in 2023. Wall Street analysts are most bullish on Qualcomm among stocks on this list, based on its average price target. The average price target of $217 implies that the stock could rise 30% from its current level.
<h2>Broadcom Hasn&#39;t Forgotten About Dividends Either</h2>
The last company on this list of dividend-paying chip stocks is Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>). Broadcom&#39;s dividend yield is the least of this bunch, coming in at a small but still notable 1.3%. One part of Broadcom&#39;s business where it stands out is in making application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
These chips perform specific tasks extremely well, increasing their speed and energy efficiency. However, they are not made to do a broad set of tasks, which is something graphics processing units (GPUs) are very good at. Broadcom is also a fabless chip company and is a leader in ASICs. Broadcom stock has had a fantastic year in 2024, with its share price up nearly 57%. This ranks in the top five among U.S. semiconductor firms.
The company&#39;s strong margins are notable. Its 76% gross margin last quarter is slightly higher than NVIDIA&#39;s, and its 32% operating margin was just below that of Texas Instruments. Broadcom&#39;s average price targets imply a 9% upside. Still, 37 analysts rate it a buy, with none rating it a sell.
Analysts expect the company to show continued strength, projecting revenue to rise 44% over the next year, and anticipate EPS to increase 15%. Markets will be looking for the company to meet or exceed these strong expectations.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/3-dividend-paying-chip-stocks-you-dont-want-to-miss/">3 Dividend-Paying Chip Stocks You Don&#39;t Want to Miss</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cfg#NYSE">CFG</a>) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 16, before the opening bell. The company&#39;s earnings and revenues in the third quarter are expected to have declined from the year-ago reported figures.
In the second quarter of 2024, CFG&#39;s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on lower net interest income (NII), a rise in provisions and operating expenses. However, an increase in non-interest income and lower allowance for credit losses offered some support.
The company&#39;s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the negative surprise being 16.39%, on average.
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<h3>Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
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<h2>Factors to Influence CFG&#39;s Q3 Earnings</h2>
Loans: The clarity on the Fed&#39;s rate cut path and the stabilizing macroeconomic backdrop are likely to have provided support to the lending scenario. According to the latest data from the Fed, the demand for commercial and industrial and consumer loans was modest in the first two months of the quarter, while demand for commercial real estate remained subdued.
The company&#39;s lending book is likely to have been positively impacted by improvement in commercial loans, while the subdued real estate loan demand might have offset growth to some extent.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for average interest-earning assets is pegged at $199 billion, indicating an increase of nearly 1% from the prior quarter&#39;s reported figure. We estimate the metric to be $212.5 billion.
Net Interest Income: On Sept. 18, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.75-5% for the first time since March 2020. While this development might prove to be helpful in the long term, it is not expected to have a positive impact on CFG&#39;s NII during the third quarter.
Also, relatively higher rates might have hurt NII growth prospects similar to the last quarter due to the elevated funding/deposit costs and an inverted yield curve during the major part of the quarter.
Management expects NII to be down 1-2% in the third quarter compared with the second quarter&#39;s reported figure of $1.41 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NII is pegged at $1.39 billion, indicating a 1.7% decrease from the prior quarter&#39;s reported figure. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $1.38 billion.
Non-Interest Income: As the central bank lowered the interest rates, mortgage rates started to come down. The rates declined to almost 6.2% by the end of the third quarter. Although mortgage origination volume remained subdued in the quarter under review, refinancing activities witnessed a significant surge supported by lower mortgage rates. This is likely to have supported CFG&#39;s mortgage banking fees.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for mortgage banking fees is pegged at $55.9 million, indicating a 3.5% rise from the prior quarter&#39;s reported figure. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $62.1 million.
Decent client activity and impressive equity market performance are likely to have boosted the company&#39;s trust and investment services fees. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for trust and investment services fees is pegged at $77.8 million, indicating a 3.7% increase from the previous quarter&#39;s reported figure. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $73.9 million.
Global mergers and acquisitions in the third quarter of 2024 showed improvement after subdued 2023 and 2022. Both deal value and volume were decent during the quarter, driven by solid financial performance, higher chances of a soft landing of the U.S. economy, buoyant markets and interest rate cuts. However, tough scrutiny by antitrust regulators and lingering geopolitical issues are likely to have affected the company&#39;s capital markets fee.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for capital markets fees is pegged at $120.9 million, indicating a sequential decline of 9.8%. We estimate the metric to be $108.6 million.
Citizens Financial&#39;s efforts to enhance deposit balances on the back of past strategic acquisitions are likely to have aided service charge and fee revenues in the quarter under review. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the service charge and fee revenues is pegged at $107.8 million, indicating a rise of 1.7% from the prior quarter&#39;s reported level. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $111.1 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for card fees is pegged at $89.4 million, indicating a sequential decline of 2.7%. We estimate the metric to reach $86.6 million.
Management expects fee income in the third quarter to be slightly up compared with $549 million in the second quarter. Further, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the metric is pegged at $553.3 million, indicating a marginal sequential increase. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $556.2 million.
Expenses: Citizens Financial&#39;s expenses are expected to have flared up in the quarter under review on the opening of private banking offices, franchise expansion, as well as investments in newer technological advancements.
Management projects adjusted non-interest expenses to be stable in the third quarter compared with the second-quarter 2024 level of $1.27 billion.
Asset Quality: The company is expected to have set aside substantial money for potential bad loans, especially commercial loans which accounted for 50.7% of total loans and leases as of June 30, 2024, given the expectations of an economic slowdown.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for non-accrual loans and leases is pegged at $1.54 billion, indicating a rise of 1.2% from the previous quarter&#39;s reported figure. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $1.51 billion.
<h2>What Our Model Unveils for CFG?</h2>
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Citizen Financial this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That is the case here, as you can see below.
Earnings ESP: Citizens Financial has an Earnings ESP of +0.31%.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings has remained unchanged in the past seven days at 78 cents per share. It suggests a year-over-year decline of 8.24%.
The consensus estimate for quarterly revenues of $1.94 billion indicates a 3.6% decline from the prior-year quarter&#39;s reported figure.
<h2>Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
Here are some other bank stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these, too, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this time around:
First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fhn#NYSE">FHN</a>) has an Earnings ESP of +3.18% and carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The company is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 16.
FHN&#39;s quarterly earnings estimates have been unchanged over the past 60 days.
The Earnings ESP for M&amp;T Bank Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtb#NYSE">MTB</a>) is +0.49% and it carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The company is slated to report its third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 17.
Over the past seven days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for MTB&#39;s quarterly earnings has remained unchanged in the past seven days.
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Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways despite key Bitcoin metrics rising.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$61,248</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2,412</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$140.6</td>
<td>-1.5%</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.1087</td>
<td>+1.98%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.00001697</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.6% and daily active addresses growing by 16.5%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 8,143 to 9,459 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are up by 222%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 47,550 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with total liquidations at $102.54 million. Crypto short liquidations stand at $23.5 million, the lowest since Sep. 15.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41251603/vaneck-launches-30m-early-stage-fund-for-digital-assets-ai-startups">VanEck Launches $30M Early-Stage Fund For Digital Assets, AI Startups</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41250621/peter-todd-says-im-not-satoshi-but-not-everyones-buying-that-just-as-plausible-as-the-othe">Peter Todd Says &#8216;I&#8217;m Not Satoshi&#8217; But Not Everyone&#8217;s Buying That: &#8216;Just As Plausible&#8217; As The Other Theories, Says Financial Journalist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41247885/maxine-waters-fuels-optimism-for-stablecoin-legislation-deal-with-chairman-mchenry-before-">Maxine Waters Fuels Optimism For Stablecoin Legislation Deal With Chairman McHenry Before 2024 Ends</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41252584/caroline-ellison-settles-ftx-lawsuit-agrees-to-forfeit-majority-of-assets">Caroline Ellison Settles FTX Lawsuit, Agrees To Forfeit Majority Of Assets</a></li>
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<td>Helium (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hnt/usd">HNT</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$6.80</td>
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Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices trading down, crypto trader Justin Bennett <a href="https://x.com/JustinBennettFX/status/1844069519699886563">stated</a> that it would be typical for Bitcoin to run both sides and then continue sideways when everyone is expecting $70,000.
Crypto trader Degen Hardy charted out Bitcoin's behaviour after every U.S. election.
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Another trader, CryptosBatman, drew parallels between Bitcoin's current and October 2023 performance. He marked that this was where it formed a local top in the first week before rallying. While he sees the same setup currently, he is concerned about the recent weak candles. He <a href="https://x.com/CryptosBatman/status/1844068896032293124">concluded</a>, "Let's hope BTC holds its current level and pushes higher in the coming weeks."
What&#8217;s Next: The influence of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;is expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.
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Fidelity National Info's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.59 million shares sold short, which is 3.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.57 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Fidelity National Info 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 Fidelity National Info 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 Fidelity National Info'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fidelity National Info's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.77%, which means the company has less 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/">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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JetBlue Airways's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NYSE">JBLU</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 62.58 million shares sold short, which is 25.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.59 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>JetBlue Airways 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 JetBlue Airways has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing JetBlue Airways'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, JetBlue Airways's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.89%, 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/">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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BJ's Wholesale Club's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.58 million shares sold short, which is 7.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.74 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/">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>BJ's Wholesale Club Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728501313_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for BJ's Wholesale Club has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing BJ's Wholesale Club'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, BJ's Wholesale Club's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.44%, 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/">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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Investors looking to enter PepsiCo (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pep#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) stock or build on existing positions should rejoice. The FQ3 2024 earnings report was weaker than expected, causing the stock price to dip. While weaker-than-expected results and a soft outlook for revenue aren&#39;t news to be happy about, the tally isn&#39;t as bad as headlines make it seem, and there is the long-term outlook to consider.&nbsp;
PepsiCo is the world&#39;s largest consumer staples company, impacted by internal and external one-offs that will soon pass. Until then, it is a solid, reliable dividend payer of Dividend King quality and will weather the current downturn in activity as it has done in the past, which is very well.
The critical details for investors to focus on today are the valuation and dividend yield. The stock, down from highs set in 2023, trades at roughly 20.5x its earnings outlook at the low end of the historical range. Likewise, the dividend distribution, which is expected to continue growing, yields about 3.25%, with shares near critical support levels and at the high end of the historical range. Investors that buy in at the current levels have limited risk and potential for a 50% share price increase at the high-end valuation range. There can be no better time to enter a blue chip stock such as this regarding long-term investing, portfolio maximization, total returns, and dollar-cost averaging.
<h2>PepsiCo&#39;s Soft Q3 Is No Concern for Long-Term Investors</h2>
PepsiCo had a softer-than-expected Q3, but each negative was offset by a positive, leaving shareholder value improved and the long-term outlook unchanged. The $23.32 billion in net revenue is down -0.6% compared to last year and missed the consensus by 200 bps, but organic growth is present, and the margin is good. Organically, core operations are up 1.3%.&nbsp;
Segmentally, Quaker North America was the weakest, with a contraction of 13%. However, the weakness is primarily due to the recalls in Q1 and the subsequent shuttering of a plant believed to be the source of contamination. Weakness was also seen in Frito Lay North America, but the 1% contraction is less of a concern and offset by organic growth in PepsiCo North America, Latin America, and Europe. Asia-Pacific (APAC) is the weakest regionally, with a contraction of -1%, impacted by rising geopolitical tensions.
PepsiCo experienced margin contraction in Q3, but aggressive cost controls and increased efficiencies produced a better-than-expected result.&nbsp; The takeaway is that adjusted earnings grew compared to last year and outpaced the consensus target and organic revenue growth. Because cost controls and investment in operational efficiencies are part of the equation, investors can expect a leverage rebound in earnings when top-line growth resumes, likely to be sometime in F2025.&nbsp;
Guidance is also mixed, with the revenue target reduced but organic EPS growth targets reaffirmed. The salient detail is that operational improvements are expected to stick, providing sufficient cash flow to sustain the fortress balance sheet while returning capital to investors and investing in the business. Regarding the balance sheet, the company produced positive cash flow operationally but negative cash flow for the business. However, that detail is offset by the timing of debt issuance and repayment, increased assets, decreased liability, and a 5% improvement in shareholder equity.&nbsp;
<h2>PepsiCo Capital Returns Help Support the Price Action over Time</h2>
PepsiCo&#39;s capital return is reliably safe and growing. The company&#39;s dividend distribution is up 7% per share compared to 2023, aided by repurchases. The repurchase activity is up incrementally compared to last year, and the count was reduced by 0.35% for the quarter and YTD periods. Investors may expect to see distribution increases slow in 2025 but not cease; share repurchases are also likely to continue at the current pace.&nbsp;
The price action in PepsiCo stock was tepid following the release, leaving the stock price down in early trading. However, the market is trading near a floor at $160, where support has been strong and is likely to produce a rebound. The $160 floor coincides with a significant uptrend line in 2024, so the rebound could be strong and result in a sustained uptrend in 2024.&nbsp;
Among the catalysts for 2025 are a return to top-line growth, leveraged results on the bottom line, and the possibility that growth will exceed the current forecasts because of the addition of Siete Foods. Siete Foods is a Mexican-American food brand growing above the industry&#39;s 4% CAGR, providing inroads into a new product vertical worth billions in annual revenue while complementing PepsiCo&#39;s better-for-you food offerings.&nbsp;
<img alt="PepsiCo PEP stock chart" class="aligncenter" src="https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/articles/med_20241008081101_chart-pep-1082024.png" style="height:423px; width:917px" />
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NetEase Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>) shares are trading lower by 5.28% to $89.45 Wednesday afternoon. Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese stocks are trading lower on continued weakness after Chinese planning officials reportedly fell short of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41254085/china-stock-rally-loses-steam-as-investor-optimism-subsides-not-quite-enough-to-satiate-lofty-expect">investor stimulus expectations</a>.
What To Know: As concerns mount over China's slowing economy, NetEase, which relies heavily on consumer spending on gaming and digital services, is facing increased uncertainty about its growth prospects.
NetEase, known for its popular online games like Fantasy Westward Journey and Justice, as well as its expanding music and education platforms, is deeply tied to the health of China's consumer market. 
The company's stock took a hit as investors reacted to underwhelming announcements from China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), which failed to deliver the large-scale economic stimulus many had been hoping for. 
While expectations were high for new measures to boost consumption and stimulate growth, the NDRC's announcements were limited to modest infrastructure spending and future projects, far short of the significant fiscal support that could have shored up consumer confidence.
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This lack of aggressive stimulus has raised concerns about weaker consumer spending, particularly in discretionary sectors like gaming and entertainment, which are critical to NetEase's business. With China's economy facing headwinds from slowing growth and a shaky property market, there are fears that consumers may cut back on non-essential spending, including gaming, digital services, and in-app purchases. 
For a company like NetEase, which generates significant revenue from its gaming division, any slowdown in consumer spending could impact its top line.
What Else: NetEase's reliance on a robust domestic consumer base for its gaming revenue makes it particularly vulnerable to shifts in China's economic environment. 
If consumers become more cautious with spending, demand for entertainment products like video games and digital content could slow, putting pressure on NetEase's growth.
Despite the current challenges, NetEase has been investing heavily in expanding its portfolio of games and services, including international expansion through its gaming division, which has produced hit titles globally. The company has also been diversifying into new areas like cloud music services and online education, which have shown growth potential.
However, the lack of strong consumer stimulus from Beijing may weigh on these efforts in the near term, as economic uncertainty dampens consumer willingness to spend on digital entertainment.
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in NetEase&#8217;s case, it is in the Communication Services sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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