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CrowdStrike Holdings Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $400 Calls at the Ask: 100 @ $143.0 vs 527 OI; Earnings 6/3 After Close [est] Ref=$445.565

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CrowdStrike is a cloud-based cybersecurity company specializing in next-generation security verticals such as endpoint, cloud workload, identity, and security operations. CrowdStrike's primary offering is its Falcon platform that offers a proverbial single pane of glass for an enterprise to detect and respond to security threats attacking its IT infrastructure. The Texas-based firm was founded in 2011 and went public in 2019.

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Performance Food Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.07% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.09%. Currently, Performance Food Gr has a market capitalization of $13.87 billion. 
Buying $100 In PFGC: If an investor had bought $100 of PFGC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $282.67 today based on a price of $88.87 for PFGC at the time of writing.
<h3>Performance Food Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748994325_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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$100 Invested In Performance Food Gr 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.75%. Currently, Agnico Eagle Mines has a market capitalization of $61.67 billion. 
Buying $100 In AEM: If an investor had bought $100 of AEM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $390.16 today based on a price of $122.68 for AEM at the time of writing.
<h3>Agnico Eagle Mines's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748993412_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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$100 Invested In Agnico Eagle Mines 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 25.54% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.74%. Currently, Broadcom has a market capitalization of $1.21 trillion. 
Buying $100 In AVGO: If an investor had bought $100 of AVGO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $12,178.76 today based on a price of $256.62 for AVGO at the time of writing.
<h3>Broadcom's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748992511_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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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Chief Executive Officer pay soared to new heights in 2024, with compensation packages for the top executives at America's largest companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45740017/tsmc-ceo-tells-trump-100-billion-us-chip-expansion-will-take-time-amid-tariff-pressures-surging-ai-demand">reaching record levels.&nbsp;</a>
The median compensation for the highest-paid 100 CEOs in 2024, according to data from <a href="https://www.equilar.com/reports/116-highest-paid-ceos-2025-equilar-100.html">Equilar</a>, reached $25.6 million, reflecting a 9.5% increase over the previous year.
A significant driver of this increase was the median value of stock awards, which jumped 40.5% year over year — from $13.2 million in 2023 to $18.6 million in 2024. In 2024, stock awards represented about 73% of the median total compensation for Equilar&#8217;s top 100 CEOs.
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Here are the top 10 S&amp;P 500 CEO pay packages in 2024:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"> Company           CEO       Total Pay In 2024</h3>
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<td>Coherent Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>)</td>
<td>James Robert Anderson</td>
<td>$ 101,497,009</td>
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<td>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</td>
<td>Brian Niccol</td>
<td>$ 95,801,676</td>
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<td>General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp; H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.</td>
<td>$ 87,393,876</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>Satya Nadella</td>
<td>$ 79,106,183</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>Tim Cook&nbsp;</td>
<td>$ 74,609,802</td>
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<td>Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>)</td>
<td>David Gitlin</td>
<td>$ 65,554,845</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</td>
<td>Nikesh Arora</td>
<td>$ 58,036,875</td>
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<td>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</td>
<td>Shantanu Narayen</td>
<td>$ 52,390,182</td>
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<td>Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>)</td>
<td>Rajiv Ramaswami</td>
<td>$ 51,143,711</td>
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<td>CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>George Kurtz</td>
<td>$ 46,983,855</td>
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One notable name missing from the list is NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang, who earned $49.9 million in total compensation, but was excluded because the company filed its proxy after Equilar's April 30 cutoff.&nbsp;
Two well-known billionaires ranked near the bottom: Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) and Elon Musk of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).&nbsp;
Buffett received $405,000 in compensation, about five times the salary of the average Berkshire Hathaway employee.&nbsp;
Musk was the lowest-paid S&amp;P 500 CEO and received $0 in compensation from Tesla in 2024, as his $56 billion multiyear pay package from 2018 remains embroiled in a legal battle.&nbsp;
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It's fun to dream about winning the lottery — even if you know deep down your odds are roughly the same as getting struck by lightning while being attacked by a shark on your birthday.&nbsp;
But just in case you do hit the jackpot, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45600579/mark-cuban-planned-to-quit-working-after-he-made-millions-in-his-30s-im-not-retired-because-im-too">billionaire Mark Cuban</a> has some blunt advice that tends to resurface anytime the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpots start breaking records.
Back in 2016, when the Powerball jackpot ballooned $1.6 billion, Cuban gave a refreshingly practical <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2018/10/19/think-you-ll-win-mega-millions-1-billion-jackpot-here-are-mark-cuban-s-tips-for-lottery-winners/">interview to The Dallas Morning News</a>. The man who sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo for billions didn't suggest a luxury car or a hot new startup. His advice? Sit down, shut up — and don't touch a thing.
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"You don't become a smart investor by winning the lottery," Cuban said. "Don't make investments. You can put it in the bank and live comfortably forever. You'll sleep a lot better knowing you won't lose money."
Yes, the guy who starred on "Shark Tank" told people not to invest. And he meant it. Winning the lottery doesn't make you Warren Buffett. It just makes you a target.
So what should you do?
First, don't take the lump sum. Cuban says to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39940760/if-you-win-the-lottery-heres-what-suze-orman-suggests-you-do-take-the-cash-or-lifetime-annuity">opt for the annuity</a> — that 30-year drip-feed of millions — instead of grabbing it all at once. The reason? You're less likely to blow through it like a kid in a candy store with no budget.
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Second, hire a tax attorney immediately. "Before you do anything," Cuban warned, "talk to your accountant." Taxes will take a chunk, and if you're not careful, so will scammers, shady advisors, and long-lost relatives with big dreams and zero business plans.
Then there's the part nobody likes to talk about: saying no. It sounds simple—until the texts start coming in and everyone suddenly has an emergency that only six figures can fix.
"Tell all your friends and relatives no," Cuban said. "They will ask. Tell them no. If you are close to them, you already know who needs help and what they need… Anyone who asks is not your friend."
Ouch. But fair.
Cuban also dropped a reality check about money and happiness:
"If you weren't happy yesterday, you won't be happy tomorrow. It's money. It's not happiness. If you were happy yesterday, you're going to be a lot happier tomorrow. Life gets easier when you don't have to worry about the bills."
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And don't mistake this for some kind of green light to become a regular at the corner store lotto machine. Cuban called playing the lottery "OK" for entertainment — just don't dump your paycheck into it.
"It's OK to spend $2 for entertainment value," he added via email. "If you have $10, go to a Mavs game."
So if lightning does strike and you're suddenly holding a billion-dollar ticket, just remember: no lump sum, no risky investments, no to Chad's new crypto café idea — and yes to a tax attorney and peace of mind. Cuban's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">been rich for a while</a>. He's not guessing.
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Mark Cuban Shares What To Do If You Win The Lottery — Never Take The Lump Sum, Don't Invest It, And Say 'No' To Everyone Asking For Money

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.3%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $56.51 billion. 
Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $294.58 today based on a price of $291.55 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora'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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$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 17.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.38%. Currently, Cadence Design Systems has a market capitalization of $80.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In CDNS: If an investor had bought $100 of CDNS stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $4,777.36 today based on a price of $293.33 for CDNS at the time of writing.
<h3>Cadence Design Systems's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748990718_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 $100 Invested In Cadence Design Systems 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

"Why do we feel so poor?" That's the question that launched one of the most relatable rants in the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MiddleClassFinance/s/ZE5IKPT0GY">r/MiddleClassFinance subreddit</a> — and it wasn't some vague complaint. It came with receipts.&nbsp;
The original poster opened with a stat that sounds almost unbelievable: "Every state in the US has a higher median income than the UK." Yet somehow, they wrote, "we feel like it's not enough."
"We're making more, most of our costs are lower, taxes are lower," they said. "How do people in the UK survive on so little when food, housing, and transportation costs more over there?"
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It's the kind of post that feels like it came from the dinner table after a long day of paying for things — groceries, childcare, student loans, and another unexpected dentist bill — and still feeling like you're behind. And then came the part that hit a little harder: "If the US is a third world country, where else is it better?"
The poster wasn't just venting. They were pointing out what looked like a contradiction. If Americans earn more and spend less — at least on paper — why does everything still feel like a financial uphill climb? They even argued that America has a leg up when it comes to early retirement, writing, "I've never heard of anyone in the middle class in other countries be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44552100/i-have-no-doubt-theyre-going-to-raise-the-full-retirement-age-possibly-to-70-suze-orman-weighs-in-on-social-security-fears">able to retire in their 40s</a> or early 50s, yet it's very possible here in America."
So, are they right?
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Statistically, yes. Median household income in the U.S. was $74,580 as of the most recent <a href="https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2023/demo/p60-279.html">census data</a>. In the UK, <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/bulletins/annualsurveyofhoursandearnings/2023">it's around £34,963</a> ($44,400). Even the lowest-earning U.S. states like Mississippi still come out ahead in raw income.
But that's where the logic starts to fray.
One Redditor who had lived in both countries chimed in with what seemed like the missing piece: "In the UK, people make it work on less not because life is cheaper… but because the government fills in more of the gaps." Healthcare is free at the point of use. Public transit is subsidized. Childcare isn't a second rent payment. And while rent and food can be expensive, there's at least a safety net to catch people when they fall.
Over in the U.S., falling can mean falling hard. Another user, a business owner, broke it down like this: "We directly pay $45k a year for insurance that by US standards is on the ‘better' end… and we have to budget about 10k a year for medical expenses." They also had two kids attending public universities in Texas — "reasonable" by U.S. standards — but still, "it's 50k out the door to pay for it."
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They described themselves as higher earners, but said, "This is a hit. There are zero social safety nets in my state."
So yes, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44891276/the-average-household-is-a-millionaire-with-a-1-06-million-net-worth-according-to-the-fed-so-why-do-people-still-feel-broke">Americans might earn more</a>. But they're also covering more ground alone. Income doesn't equal insulation. And that's the nuance buried under the numbers. One medical emergency, one layoff, one school bill too big to split — and suddenly, that higher income doesn't feel like it buys you much at all.
It's not that the original post was wrong — if anything, it might've understated the issue. Americans do make more. Things do cost less. But many still feel poor because, frankly, they're carrying the cost of survival without the stabilizers. When nothing is guaranteed — not health care, not housing, not education — that "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45483330/are-you-rich-or-just-upper-middle-class-heres-the-net-worth-and-income-it-takes-to-be-considered-wealthy">higher median income</a>" doesn't feel like wealth. It just feels like a number that doesn't tell the whole story.
And if people making more in every state still feel like they're just barely staying afloat? That probably answers the question better than any chart ever could.
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'Why Do We Feel So Poor?' —Middle-Class American Says Every U.S. State Pays More Than the UK And We Have Lower Costs, Yet Brits Still Live Better

Kinross Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.97% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.99%. Currently, Kinross Gold has a market capitalization of $19.10 billion. 
Buying $100 In KGC: If an investor had bought $100 of KGC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $249.52 today based on a price of $15.57 for KGC at the time of writing.
<h3>Kinross Gold's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748989813_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Kinross Gold 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

A congressman has disclosed buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) on four occasions in 2025, with some of the trades happening past the 45-day window, adding to the recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/45077654/bill-named-after-nancy-pelosi-could-ban-congress-members-from-trading-stocks-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pelosi-act">calls to ban members</a> of Congress from buying and selling stocks and other investments.
What Happened: A bill that would ban members of Congress from buying stocks and options may not apply to cryptocurrency purchases, which could be good news for members <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45018551/senator-on-digital-assets-committee-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-2025-is-the-year-for-digital-assets">who have bought</a> Bitcoin, meme coins and Bitcoin ETFs.
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas), a close ally of President Donald Trump, is the latest member of Congress to disclose buying cryptocurrency.
Gill disclosed the following Bitcoin purchases, with their transaction dates listed below:
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<li>Feb. 27, 2025: $100,000 to $250,000 BTC</li>
<li>May 13, 2025: $100,000 to $250,000 BTC</li>
<li>May 18, 2025: $50,000 to $100,000 BTC</li>
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In total, Gill has added between $350,000 and $850,000 in Bitcoin to his investment portfolio, with the trades tracked by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/brandon-gill">Benzinga's Government Trades page</a>.
The big problem with the disclosure is that Gill didn't disclose the January and February purchase until now, which is far beyond the 45-day window members of Congress have to make disclosures.
"Congressman Gill bought $850k worth of Bitcoin this year, $BTC. Also broke the law reporting this late," Congresstrading <a href="https://x.com/congresstrading/status/1929996331088486735">tweeted</a>.
Gill's trades are mostly close to being even with the current price of Bitcoin as the leading cryptocurrency trading at over $100,000 on Jan. 29, May 13 and May 30. The exception would be the trade on Feb. 27, which was made when Bitcoin traded between $83,144.96 and $87,000.78 on the day.
The timing of Gill's trades is drawing more attention, given his close ties to Trump. The Jan. 29 trade was shortly after Trump's executive order for the U.S. to be a leader in digital assets and the Feb. 27 purchase was just ahead of Trump announcing a "strategic Bitcoin reserve."
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Why It's Important: Members of Congress have received fines of $200 in the past for not disclosing their trades on time, an amount that has helped push the call for a ban of Congress&#8217;s trading activity.
Other members of Congress have made questionable trades in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs around Trump announcements, which could prompt calls for a ban on buying and selling cryptocurrency for Congress members as well.
Right now, the proposed P.E.L.O.S.I. Act does not mention cryptocurrency.
Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45594252/exclusive-no-hodling-for-congress-48-say-elected-members-shouldnt-be-able-to-buy">recently polled readers</a> on the trading activity of members of Congress.
&#8220;Should members of Congress be allowed to invest in cryptocurrency?&#8221; we asked. Here are the results:
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<li>No, they shouldn&#8217;t be able to invest in cryptocurrencies: 48%</li>
<li>Yes, as long as they disclose: 30%</li>
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The poll found that nearly half of voters said that members of Congress shouldn&#8217;t be able to invest in cryptocurrency. Only 30% supported the current method of allowing them to invest as long as they disclose.
Eight percent said let Congress members buy and sell cryptocurrency without needing to disclose.
Ranking third was yes to investing, but doing so through ETFs like the&nbsp;iShares Bitcoin ETF Trust&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>).
Investing in cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin has become more mainstream for members of Congress, but the public could view investments in &#8220;meme coins,&#8221; especially some obscure cryptocurrencies, as questionable.
Rep. Mike Collins&nbsp;(R-Ga.)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42330146/congressman-buys-meme-coins-ski-mask-dog-coin-climbs-in-value-after-disclosure-i-liked-the-coins-so-i-bought-them" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;previously disclosed buying</a>&nbsp;Ski Mask Dog&nbsp;(CRYPTO: SKI). The crypto spiked after the disclosure went viral on social media and Collins bought more later.
Trump has been supportive of a potential ban on members of Congress buying and selling stocks and options. Trump has not mentioned banning cryptocurrency trades, which comes as the president has his own Official Trump Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) and has been supportive of the cryptocurrency sector.
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What Happened: Wells Fargo said the board of governors of the Federal Reserve determined that Wells Fargo has met all conditions required to remove the limits on growth in total assets imposed in its 2018 consent order.
&#8220;The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to lift the asset cap marks a pivotal milestone in our journey to transform Wells Fargo. We are a different and far stronger company today because of the work we&#8217;ve done,&#8221; said Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo.
&#8220;In addition, we have changed and simplified our business mix, and we have transformed the management team and how we run the company. We have been methodically investing in the company&#8217;s future while improving our financial results and profile.&#8221;
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is WFC A Good Stock To Buy?</h1>
An investor or trader's decision to buy or sell a stock is unique to their time horizon and risk tolerance. Many typical investors evaluate earnings growth and valuation on a particular stock before making a decision. 
For example, with Wells Fargo, you'll notice earnings in its last quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC/earnings">grew 2.42%</a>. As an investor, you'll want to decide whether that's better or worse than what you'd like to see among stocks in your portfolio.
On the valuation side, Wells Fargo's price to earnings ratio — a measure of how much an investor pays for the company's earnings — is projected to grow 15.77% in the current quarter when compared to last year. That places it above similar businesses JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and HSBC Holdings in its sector. You'll need to decide whether that makes it more or less attractive based on how you think the company will perform over time.
There are many different valuation metrics that may help you make a decision. Find more on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC">Wells Fargo's quote page</a>, or if you'd like a deeper dive in an advanced program, try <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a> for free.
WFC Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/WFC">Wells Fargo shares</a> were up 2.67% in after-hours, trading at $77.67 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $78.70, after a 1.72% spike. Over the past month, Mueller Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLI#NYSE">MLI</a>) stock increased by 6.58%, and in the past year, by 38.92%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Mueller Industries P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry 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. 
Mueller Industries has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 27.71 of the Machinery industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Analysts' ratings for Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $28.0, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $26.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.7% increase from the previous average price target of $27.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748988017_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Kinder Morgan. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Selman Akyol</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Kinder Morgan. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Kinder Morgan compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Kinder Morgan's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Kinder Morgan's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Kinder Morgan analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Kinder Morgan Better</h2>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 80,000 miles of gas, refined products, and carbon dioxide pipelines. The company also owns one of the largest portfolios of gas and refined products storage and terminals. Most of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>Kinder Morgan's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Kinder Morgan showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.39% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Kinder Morgan's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 16.81%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kinder Morgan's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.33%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kinder Morgan's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.99%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.07, Kinder Morgan adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Buying $100 In PWR: If an investor had bought $100 of PWR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $3,974.25 today based on a price of $356.49 for PWR at the time of writing.
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Buying $100 In REGN: If an investor had bought $100 of REGN stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,840.98 today based on a price of $488.79 for REGN at the time of writing.
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