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Central Puerto SA is a private-sector power generation company. It is mainly engaged in electric power generation and commercialization. The company is also involved in the natural gas distribution public sector service in the Cuyo and Centro regions in Argentina. The Group has four reporting segments which includes electric power generation from conventional sources, electric power generation from renewable sources, natural gas transport and distribution, and forest activity.. The company derives maximum revenue from Electric Power Generation from conventional sources segment.

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MoonPay announced a strategic partnership with Element Wallet to enhance access to Core (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">CORE</a>) tokens within the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) DeFi (BTCfi) ecosystem.
The integration will allow users to seamlessly purchase CORE tokens using multiple payment methods, including debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and bank transfers, marking a significant step in improving user accessibility.
The partnership aligns with Core's mission to drive the adoption of BTCfi technology and expand the usability of its self-custodial staking platform.
Ivan Soto-Wright, co-founder and CEO of MoonPay, said integrating with Element Wallet will create new opportunities for users to engage with the Bitcoin ecosystem, reducing friction and enhancing the overall user experience.
Core, which launched in April 2024, emerged as a Proof-of-Stake layer for Bitcoin and the first blockchain to enable self-custodial Bitcoin staking.
Since its launch, over 6,700 Bitcoin have been staked on the platform, demonstrating its growing role in the BTCfi ecosystem.
Element Wallet, serving as Core's flagship wallet, will integrate CORE alongside additional tokens such as stCORE and wCORE, to simplify user engagement with Bitcoin staking and the broader ecosystem. 
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Rich Rines, an initial contributor to Core, emphasized the importance of the partnership, saying, "The addition of CORE to MoonPay, alongside its integration with Element Wallet, represents a pivotal step in our mission to drive further adoption and usability within the growing Core ecosystem and beyond."
Beyond Element Wallet, CORE tokens are now available directly on the MoonPay platform, enabling users broader access to the growing BTCfi network.
The partnership builds on Core's impressive milestones since its January 2023 mainnet launch, which includes over 31 million unique addresses, 300 million transactions and nearly $1 billion in total value locked (TVL).
Core has also powered innovations like the Valour Bitcoin Staking (BTC) SEK, the world's first yield-bearing Bitcoin ETP, aimed at institutional adoption.
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If you've ever been told to "be grateful for what you have," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40166983/grant-cardone-says-earning-400-000-a-year-is-embarrassing-as-a-human-being-asks-how-do-you-make-">Grant Cardone</a> is here to flip that advice. He's blunt about it. In an article on his website, Grant Cardone shared a powerful message:&nbsp;
"Don't be grateful for the middle class – be in a hurry to get out of it!"
As Cardone sees it, the middle class is trapped – not just financially but mentally. They cling to outdated ideas about money that leave them living paycheck to paycheck, terrified of the next unexpected bill.
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The Middle-Class Trap: A Personal Take
Grant grew up in the middle class, so he speaks from experience. He remembers watching his mom stretch every dollar, clip coupons and worry about how far the money would go. Sure, there was enough to get by, but "just enough" didn't cut it for him.
At 16, he told his mom, "One day I am going to be rich and take care of you and help others." Her response? The classic middle-class mantra: "Money won't make you happy. Be grateful for what we have."
But Grant wasn't buying it then and is not now. His counterargument? "I am grateful, I just don't want to be worried about every day of my life."
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Why the Middle Class Is Struggling
According to the real estate guru, here's the cold, hard truth: the middle class is broke. Cardone points to a Bankrate survey that found 63% of Americans can't afford a $500 car repair. Let that sink in. In the wealthiest country in the world, most people don't even have a small financial cushion.
According to Cardone, this all comes back to the toxic financial advice middle-class families have followed for generations. Ideas like "money won't make you happy" and "save your pennies" keep people stuck.
"Everywhere you look – TV, radio, social media – you've got people dishing out advice they haven't mastered themselves," he says. The result? A middle-class population working hard but with less than $3,000 in savings, constantly living on the edge.
Grant's Turning Point: Breaking Free
At 25, Cardone was broke. Worse, he realized he was poorer at 25 than he'd been at 15. Why? He had adopted middle-class money habits from people who didn't have financial freedom.
"I finally had enough," he says. That's when he decided to stop taking advice from broke people and start learning from those who had built wealth.
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Busting Middle-Class Money Myths
If you're ready to escape the middle-class mindset, Cardone lays out six toxic money beliefs you need to ditch ASAP:
"Money won't make you happy."
Let's face it, no one's smiling when they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42488326/grant-cardone-offer-citizenship-to-1-million-immigrants-who-deposit-5-million-each-5-trillion-in-new-investment-dollars-for-america">can't pay their bills</a>. Cardone calls this "stupid and irrelevant." When someone says this, he argues, it's usually because they've given up on money entirely.
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
Nope. A penny saved is just a penny and will never grow into anything more. This old-school mentality keeps people broke.
"Save your money."
Saving won't make you rich, but investing will. Cardone's advice: Stop hoarding pennies and start making your money work for you.
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"Money doesn't grow on trees."
Actually, money is human-made and whenever there's a shortage, governments print more. It's not scarce – so stop thinking small.
"Get a good deal."
Middle-class families obsess over finding the cheapest price. But Grant points out that "good deals don't make you rich – big deals do." The most lucrative opportunities often come with a premium price tag.
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Cardone says Wall Street sold this advice to the middle class to promote mutual funds and index funds. The wealthy go all-in on a few high-value investments. Even Warren Buffett says, "Wide diversification is only required when investors don't fully understand what they are doing."
Grant's message <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41234906/if-you-want-to-be-a-millionaire-stop-doing-the-9-5-grant-cardone-says-working-40-hours-a-week-on">isn't about being ungrateful – </a>it's about refusing to settle. The middle-class mindset might feel safe, but it's a trap that keeps you broke and stressed. The key? Start questioning the beliefs you've been taught and commit to breaking out of the cycle.
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Don't Be Grateful For The Middle Class. Be In A Hurry To Get Out Of It – Grant Cardone Exposes Middle-Class Money Trap Keeping People Broke

In a significant development, U.S. Congressional leaders have reached a consensus on a bipartisan deal to extend government funding, thereby averting the looming December 20 shutdown deadline.
The legislation, revealed on Tuesday, extends the funding deadline to March 14, 2025. This move allows the incoming Congress and president to decide on the government&#8217;s funding for the majority of the year. The package includes a one-year farm bill extension, approximately $100 billion in disaster relief, and around $30 billion in disaster and economic assistance for farmers among other authorizations, <a href="https://thehill.com/business/budget/5040567-government-funding-deal-shutdown-deadline/">reported</a> The Hill.
The agreement marks the end of weeks of negotiations over disaster aid and overall funding. This is the final funding agreement of a divided Congress before the new class takes over in January. The bill provides nearly $30 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, following recent concerns about the agency&#8217;s Disaster Relief Fund.
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More than $2 billion in funding for the Small Business Administration was agreed upon after officials reported that its disaster loan program had exhausted its funds during the hurricane season. The bill also allocates $20 billion for disaster relief for farmers and $10 billion in economic support for farmers.
The legislation also extends the National Flood Insurance Program&#8217;s authorization and includes measures aimed at pandemic mitigation. The total emergency and disaster funding attached to the continuing resolution amounts to approximately $110 billion, with no offsets included.
Although some Republicans have voiced frustration over the bill&#8217;s additional provisions and delayed implementation, the House is anticipated to swiftly pass the legislation to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the holidays.
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When it comes to documentary series, true crime and murder suspects have become a staple for content creators, which could explain why several movies and series could be in the works detailing Luigi Mangione's life, as he awaits trial<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel"> for allegedly killing</a> UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42541669/luigi-mangione-faces-murder-first-degree-life-in-prison-in-ceo-death-a-senseless-act-of-violence">announced upgraded charges</a> for Mangione in the death of Thompson. The 26-year-old now faces 11 charges, which include murder in the first degree that could see Mangione spend life behind bars if convicted.
Prior to the new charges, several entertainment companies announced plans for documentaries exploring the life of Mangione and the case that has captured worldwide attention.
Anonymous Content and Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions are working on a documentary on the shooting and story, according to a report from <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/luigi-mangione-documentary-unitedhealthcare-1236250260/">Variety</a>. Gibney won the Academy Award for Best Documentary for "Taxi to the Dark Side" in 2008 and is well-known for several projects including "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room."
The project, which is the third collaboration from Anonymous and Jigsaw, will explore what the killing means for America and the value placed on people who live and die, according to the report. The documentary will also look into the current frustrations Americans have with the health insurance sector amid rising costs and higher claim denial rates.
Gibney is also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/03/31245565/unvarnished-examination-of-elon-musk-new-documentary-from-oscar-winner-coming-heres-what-te">working on a film</a> about Tesla CEO Elon Musk that he said would be the "definitive and unvarnished examination of" the billionaire. Musk called the movie a potential "hit piece."
Another documentary on Mangione from Emmy nominee Stephen Robert Morse has also been announced. The documentary from Morse follows his recent "Amanda Knox" and "How to Rob a Bank" directed documentaries that streamed on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/luigi-mangione-documentary-stephen-robert-morse-amanda-knox-1236250741/">Variety</a>.
The documentary will look at the life of Mangione and the families of those involved in the case and also look at the health insurance sector.
"My goal is to present a balanced exploration of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassination, showing all sides of the story while respecting the profound loss of life and its impact on everyone involved," Morse said.
While Netflix is not attached to the project, the past history between Morse and the streamer could give the company the inside track if it wants the documentary.
Investigation Discovery, which is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>), is working on a one-hour special produced by Dan Abrams. The special has a working title of "Who Is Luigi Mangione?" and could premiere on the network and other Warner-owned assets in February, according to a <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/investigation-discovery-luigi-mangione-special-dan-abrams-1236251150/">Variety </a>report.
The special will look at "the lingering questions surrounding Mangione's arrest" and how a person born into wealth went on to commit a murder. Abrams, who is an ABC News correspondent and SiriusXM show host, will be featured on the special along with other experts and people close to Mangione.
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50 Cent Praises Mangione: Rapper and actor 50 Cent expressed a desire to make a documentary of Mangione, which comes after he recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38968131/diddy-do-it-documentary-on-embattled-rapper-snapped-up-by-worlds-biggest-streaming-platform">sold a documentary</a> about rapper Diddy on the allegations of sexual assault to Netflix.
50 Cent expressed praise for Mangione in a since-deleted social media post, as <a href="https://www.vibe.com/news/movies-tv/50-cent-documentary-alleged-unitedhealthcare-shooter-1234959771/">reported </a>by Vibe.
"I don't know, I kinda like this killer," the rapper said. "I'm sorry this is going this way it is but I'm doing a documentary on him, he is special! I apologize in advance for anyone who doesn't understand."
The rapper said learning of Mangione's alleged manifesto which detailed some potential motives for the alleged murder of Thompson is worth making a documentary about and bringing the story to the public.
Why It's Important: The public has been drawn to the murder story as Mangione was a promising business grad born into wealth. His back injury may have led to a fight against the health care industry.
People on social media<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/12/42427146/pennsylvania-mcdonalds-where-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-arrested-gets-review-bombed-more-like-narc-donalds"> have praised Mangione</a> and feel sympathetic for the alleged killer, which may make these documentaries highly anticipated and widely watched.
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Cigna (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.18%. Currently, Cigna has a market capitalization of $73.87 billion. 
Buying $100 In CI: If an investor had bought $100 of CI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $996.09 today based on a price of $265.59 for CI at the time of writing.
<h3>Cigna's Performance Over Last 20 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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Ukraine conducted an operation in Moscow that targeted and killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Radiological, Chemical and Biological <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42280373/us-announces-725-million-arms-package-for-ukraine">Defense Troops.&nbsp;</a>
The attack was carried out using an explosive device hidden in a scooter, according to a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/ukraine-says-it-killed-senior-russian-general-in-moscow-bombing-9e315b29">report</a> from the Wall Street Journal. Kirillov was killed in the explosion after he exited a residential building with his assistant, who also died in the blast. The explosive device was remotely triggered and packed with shrapnel equivalent to one kilogram of TNT.&nbsp;
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Ukrainian officials attributed the operation to the country's Security Service (SBU), which had recently accused Kirillov of war crimes involving banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. Kirillov is the highest-ranking Russian military official killed in Moscow since the war began.&nbsp;
Russian authorities classified the incident as terrorism and the Russia Security Council Deputy Head Dmitry Medvedev warned of "inevitable retribution" against Kyiv.&nbsp;
Financial Implications: The Russia-Ukraine war has driven the price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/fintech/24/12/42482711/trading-agricultural-commodities-the-how-and-why-heading-into-2025">several commodities </a>higher, including gold and oil.&nbsp;
The conflict contributed to higher gold prices due to increased geopolitical tensions and investors seeking safe-haven assets. An ounce of gold closed at $2,652 on Tuesday, up from around $1,800 per ounce in 2021 before the conflict began. 
The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), which tracks the price of gold by holding physical gold bullion in a trust, has risen more than 30% over the past year.&nbsp;
Oil has also been impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war as investors consider potential disruptions to Russian oil infrastructure and Russia&#8217;s oil exports face challenges due to sanctions and price caps, limiting market supply.&nbsp;
A barrel of West Texas Intermediate closed at $71.04 on Tuesday and the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), which tracks the daily prices of WTI, gained more than 14% since November 2021.&nbsp;
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Regional bank stocks have been on a tear since the 2024 U.S. election, with the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) climbing about 10% versus the broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42536512/market-breadth-worsens-as-tech-giants-break-free-from-sp-500-reality-is-this-bullish-or-bearish-for-2025">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 5% gain. </a>
Despite this already strong outperformance, JPMorgan analysts, led by Anthony Elian, CFA, see more upside.
The key drivers? A potential Trump administration's pro-business stance, easing regulation and a favorable interest rate backdrop.
In a note shared with clients on Tuesday, Elian indicated that investors — long on the sidelines due to frustrations such as regulation, rising deposit costs and the Spring 2023 banking turmoil — are beginning to show renewed interest in the sector.
&#8220;Our optimism for the group is not only driven by the likelihood of improving fundamentals next year in areas such as loan growth, deposit growth, and NIM expansion, but also tied to the fact that dozens of generalists and long only investors that we have spoken to since the election are showing increasing interest in the group but have not yet pulled the buy trigger en masse,&#8221; Elian said.
In essence, analysts at the U.S. largest investment bank are bullish on regional banks heading into 2025, with a strong case for 20% upside. 
Here's where they'd put $1,000 to work.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Why 2025 Could Be A Breakout Year For Regionals</h1>
According to JPMorgan, key catalysts driving stock gains across the industry next year include:
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<li>A revival in loan growth spurred by onshoring trends.</li>
<li>A deregulatory push from the upcoming Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, particularly if Basel III Endgame proposals are halted.</li>
<li>Improved M&amp;A activity, with banks like Comerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>), First Horizon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHN#NYSE">FHN</a>), and Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) potentially benefiting.</li>
<li>Lower corporate taxes supporting bottom-line profitability.</li>
<li>A steep yield curve and the Fed's expected rate cuts in 2025, which could reduce deposit costs and boost Net Interest Margins (NIM).</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Rate Cuts, Deposit Costs: A Big Win For Banks</h1>
JPMorgan highlights that deposit costs, which are tied to the Fed funds rate, remain critical to bank profitability.
As of the third quarter of 2024, the median cost of interest-bearing deposits stood at 3.5%, with higher-paying banks like Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>), Flagstar Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>) and Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) above 4%.
Banks paying higher rates have the most room to benefit as the Fed eases monetary policy in 2025. 
Lower-beta deposits, like those at First Hawaiian Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHB#NASDAQ">FHB</a>) and Webster Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBS#NYSE">WBS</a>), offer less flexibility for adjustments. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan's $1,000 Allocation Strategy</h1>
For retail investors looking to capitalize on regional bank momentum, JPMorgan provides a clear allocation breakdown:
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<td>Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>)</td>
<td>$110</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</td>
<td>$105</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>)</td>
<td>$102</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
</tr>
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<td>Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>)</td>
<td>$94</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
</tr>
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<td>Webster Financial Corp. </td>
<td>$92</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
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<td>Valley National Bancorp </td>
<td>$90</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
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<td>Zions Bancorp. </td>
<td>$80</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
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<td>First Horizon Corp. </td>
<td>$78</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
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<td>Comerica Inc. </td>
<td>$65</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
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<td>Flagstar Financial </td>
<td>$62</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
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<td>Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>)</td>
<td>$40</td>
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<td>$30</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
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JPMorgan highlights Western Alliance Corp, First Citizens BancShares and Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. its top picks for regional banks in 2025, citing their relative strength in loan growth, cost efficiency and positioning for upside.
JPMorgan also rates Synovus Financial Corp., Webster Financial Corp. and Valley National Bancorp at Overweight, pointing to solid fundamentals and opportunities for growth.
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How To Invest $1,000 In Regional Banks For 2025: Top Wall Street Analyst Reveals His Top Picks

Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.87%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $8.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In CRS: If an investor had bought $100 of CRS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $349.81 today based on a price of $172.56 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech'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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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Carpenter Tech Stock In The Last 5 Years

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 51.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 64.48%. Currently, Sterling Infrastructure has a market capitalization of $5.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In STRL: If an investor had bought $100 of STRL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $1,177.27 today based on a price of $176.59 for STRL at the time of writing.
<h3>Sterling Infrastructure's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734476409_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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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Sterling Infrastructure Stock In The Last 5 Years

Gartner (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IT#NYSE">IT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 11.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.18%. Currently, Gartner has a market capitalization of $38.37 billion. 
Buying $1000 In IT: If an investor had bought $1000 of IT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $39,985.53 today based on a price of $497.42 for IT at the time of writing.
<h3>Gartner's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734475509_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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Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) shares are moving higher in extended trading Tuesday after the company boosted its quarterly dividend and announced a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42540370/mastercard-board-of-directors-announces-quarterly-dividend-and-12-billion-share-repurchase-program">share repurchase program</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Tuesday, Mastercard announced its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 76 cents per share, a 15% increase compared to the company&#8217;s previous quarterly dividend of 66 cents per share.
The dividend will be paid on Feb. 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 9, 2025.
In addition to the dividend raise, Mastercard&#8217;s board also approved a new buyback, authorizing the company to repurchase up to $12 billion of its common stock. 
The new buyback program will go into effect once the company completes all repurchases remaining under its buyback announced in December 2023. Mastercard said it had approximately $3.9 billion remaining under its current repurchase program as of Dec. 13.
MA Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/ma">Mastercard shares</a> were up 0.71% in after-hours, trading at $534 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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WR Berkley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.2%. Currently, WR Berkley has a market capitalization of $22.43 billion. 
Buying $100 In WRB: If an investor had bought $100 of WRB stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $833.48 today based on a price of $58.85 for WRB at the time of writing.
<h3>WR Berkley's Performance Over Last 15 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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Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Co Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#OTC">NSANY</a>) and Honda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) are reportedly negotiating a merger, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Honda-and-Nissan-to-begin-merger-talks-amid-EV-competition">first revealed by the Nikkei newspaper Tuesday</a>, aiming to consolidate under a holding company and include Mitsubishi Motors.
What To Know: Per Nikkei, the combined Nissan-Honda-Mitsubishi group could account for over eight million annual vehicle sales, positioning it among the largest automakers but trailing Toyota Motor's <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/267274/worldwide-vehicle-sales-of-toyota-since-2007/">11.2 million</a> and Volkswagen's <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/272049/worldwide-vehicle-sales-of-volkswagen-since-2006/">9.2 million</a>.
Per a report by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/17/japans-honda-and-nissan-to-reportedly-begin-merger-talks.html">CNBC</a>, Nissan and Honda earlier declined to confirm the report, stating they are exploring collaborative opportunities without final decisions. Earlier this year, the firms partnered on shared components and software, potentially paving the way for integration.
The merger talks come as Nissan grapples with ongoing challenges, including weak profitability and recovering from a tumultuous period marked by the fallout from former Chairman Carlos Ghosn's ouster in 2018. 
The company has also been under pressure to expand its electric vehicle offerings to compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals.
The response was positive, with Honda's U.S.-traded shares rising 0.96% to $25.26 and Nissan's over-the-counter shares jumping 11.46% to $5.11 at market close on Tuesday.
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It's no secret that clean energy technology specialist FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCEL#NASDAQ">FCEL</a>) has thoroughly struggled this year, with FCEL stock hemorrhaging about 77% of market value since the beginning of January. On paper, the underlying company's business of developing and delivering fuel cell systems — which convert hydrogen into electricity — is highly relevant. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FCEL/earnings">declining revenue</a> from prior years contributed to investor sentiment erosion.
In mid-November, management announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/24/11/42011849/restructure-and-recharge-fuelcell-cuts-workforce-plans-to-reduce-operating-costs-by-15-in-2025">global restructuring effort</a> to reduce costs and focus on core technologies, part of an overall response to slower-than-expected clean energy investments. Within the plan, FuelCell stated that it would reduce its workforce by 17% and slash spending on product development, overhead and other expenses. The company anticipates that the directive will lower operating costs by approximately 15% in fiscal year 2025 compared to 2024.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="580" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/17151438/FCEL-stock-12172024-1024x580.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696579" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/17151438/FCEL-stock-12172024-1024x580.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/17151438/FCEL-stock-12172024-300x170.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/17151438/FCEL-stock-12172024-768x435.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/17151438/FCEL-stock-12172024.jpg 1045w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Since announcing this strategic shift, FCEL stock has rebounded from the abyss. At its trough this year, shares traded hands for less than $6. However, since late last month, FCEL jumped above the all-important $10 technical support line. Should the bulls continue to maintain level flight, the energy specialist could potentially enjoy a sentiment reversal.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Short-Squeeze Speculation Entices an Aggressive Long Strategy</h2>
Currently, FCEL stock ranks among Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest/most-shorted">Most Shorted Stocks</a> list, a screener dedicated to securities that have attracted the most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-high-short-interest-stocks">short interest</a>. This label refers to the total number of shares of a company that have been borrowed and sold by speculators betting that the stock will fall.
The idea is that by borrowing and immediately selling a downbeat security, the speculator can pick up shares at a cheaper price. Following the return of the borrowed amount of shares back to the lending broker, the short trader pockets the difference as profit. Obviously, the target security must fall in value for a short position to be profitable.
Of course, with the market being unpredictable, short traders have incurred devastating losses due to the stock in question shooting skyward. When an unexpected bullish wave materializes, the upside pressure can be exacerbated. That's because a short trader must buy to close the position, creating in effect a self-fulfilling prophecy.
This upward panic — colloquially known as a short squeeze — can be incredibly powerful, especially if the contrarian bull gets in ahead of the panic.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Heightened Options Activity Tempts the Contrarian Mindset</h2>
To be fair, options volume for FCEL stock has been light compared to prior years due to the escalating financial challenges. However, activity has been <a href="https://optioncharts.io/options/FCEL/unusual-options?option_type=all&amp;expiration_dates=2024-12-20:m,2024-12-27:w,2025-01-03:w,2025-01-10:w,2025-01-17:m,2025-01-24:w,2025-01-31:w,2025-04-17:w&amp;strike_range=all">picking up</a>, particularly for out-the-money (OTM) call options. Though no definitive conclusions can be made, this development may suggest rising bullish interest in FuelCell stock.
Investors interested in taking an aggressive wager may consider a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bull-spread">bull call spread strategy</a>, specifically the 9/12 call spread for the options chain expiring Jan. 17, 2025. This trade involves simultaneously buying the $9 FCEL call and selling the $11 call. The credit received from the short call partially offsets the debit paid for the long call, essentially providing a discounted net long position. In this case, $159 is at risk for the chance to earn $141 (88.68% payout).
True, the bull call spread caps the reward at the short call's strike price. However, the benefit is that the threshold of profitability (or the breakeven point) is reduced. In the case of the 9/12 call spread, the breakeven price (at time of writing) sits at $10.59. Further, FCEL stock needs to rise about 12% to reach the short strike price, which is doable considering recent pricing activity.
Nevertheless, it must be said that FuelCell represents a high-risk, high-reward opportunity. Given the company's history, a continuation of its misery is well within the realm of possibility. However, the bulls&#8217; ability to jump above the critical $10 threshold — combined with management's strategic pivot — could entice contrarian traders.
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