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On Tuesday, OpenAI introduced a comprehensive rebranding initiative featuring a new logo and typeface.
What Happened: The revamped logo, referred to as a &#8220;blossom,&#8221; showcases a slightly larger central space and refined lines.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="721" height="721" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom.png" alt="" class="wp-image-766116" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom.png 721w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom-300x300.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: OpenAI &#x7C; The redesigned OpenAI &#8216;Blossom&#8217; logo</figcaption></figure>
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI's SearchGPT Set To Disrupt Google's Search Empire As Former Engineer Sounds Alarm On Deteriorating User Experience Amid Rising Competition</a>
Initially crafted by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Ilya Sutskever, the redesign was executed by an internal team led by Veit Moeller and Shannon Jager, <a href="https://www.wallpaper.com/tech/openai-has-undergone-its-first-ever-rebrand-giving-fresh-life-to-chatgpt-interactions">reported</a> Wallpaper. This transformation is designed to project a &#8220;more organic and more human&#8221; image.
The AI startup has also launched a new typeface, OpenAI sans, which merges geometric precision with a rounded, inviting character. For example, the wordmark&#8217;s &#8220;O&#8221; features a perfectly round exterior and an imperfect interior, aiming to counter robotic precision, according to Moeller.
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When questioned about the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in the design process, Moeller said that the team used AI to calculate type weights.
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Why It Matters: On the same day, a federal judge ruled that parts of Elon Musk&#8217;s lawsuit against OpenAI will <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43484737/chatgpt-maker-openais-future-hangs-in-the-balance-as-judge-says-musks-lawsuit-will-partially-proceed-to-trial">proceed to trial</a>. The lawsuit challenges OpenAI&#8217;s shift to a for-profit model.
Last month, it was reported that SoftBank Group is in talks to lead a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43374528/softbank-may-lead-openais-40-billion-funding-round-at-a-300-billion-valuation-despite-deepseek-disruption-report">$40 billion funding round</a> for OpenAI, potentially valuing the company at $300 billion.
In October 2024, the Altman-led <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">startup raised over $6.5 billion</a>, bringing its valuation to $157 billion.
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OpenAI's Big Rebrand: ChatGPT-Parent Wants To Reflect A 'More Organic' Future With New Logo, Typeface

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) revealed that its artificial intelligence-powered search features are achieving monetization rates comparable to traditional search results, marking a milestone in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">the company&#8217;s AI strategy</a>.
What Happened: During Alphabet&#8217;s fourth-quarter of 2024 earnings call, Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler announced that AI overviews, the company&#8217;s AI-enhanced search feature, is delivering revenue at &#8220;approximately the same rate&#8221; as conventional search results. 
This performance suggests the successful integration of AI technology without sacrificing the company&#8217;s core revenue engine.
The development is particularly noteworthy given that search advertising remains Alphabet&#8217;s largest revenue source, generating $54 billion in the fourth quarter, up 13% from the previous year. The successful monetization of AI features comes as the company significantly expands its AI infrastructure, announcing a planned $75 billion capital expenditure for 2025.
&#8220;AI overviews continue to drive higher satisfaction and search usage,&#8221; Schindler noted during the earnings call, indicating that the technology is not only matching revenue expectations but also improving user engagement. This is especially pronounced among younger users, suggesting potential for long-term growth in user adoption.
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Why It Matters: The company reported that AI overviews are now available in more than 100 countries, while its newer Circle to Search feature has been rolled out to over 200 million Android devices. Users who have tried Circle to Search now initiate more than 10% of their searches through this feature, demonstrating strong user adoption of AI-powered search tools.
Google faces growing competition in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37412558/watch-out-google-openai-perplexity-ai-reportedly-raising-additional-money-at-significantly-higher-va">AI search market</a> from OpenAI's SearchGPT, Perplexity AI, Microsoft's AI-powered Bing, and China's DeepSeek, all offering advanced conversational and real-time search capabilities.
Price Action: Alphabet&#8217;s Class A stock declined 7.59% in after-hours trading to $190.71, while Class C shares fell 7.27% to $192.60, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Gold prices surged to an unprecedented high of $2,849.05 per ounce on Wednesday, driven by renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East. The precious metal has demonstrated resilience this year, posting a 7.31% year-to-date gain, outperforming Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) 4.27% increase during the same period.
What Happened: The latest rally came after former President Donald Trump imposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43462165/china-strikes-retaliatory-measures-against-us-following-trumps-10-tariffs-its-much-less-than-proportional-analyst-says">a 10% tariff on Chinese imports</a>, prompting a measured response from Beijing. 
Peter Schiff, a prominent economist and gold advocate, views current market dynamics as bullish. &#8220;The fact that the public is selling and not buying is extremely bullish for gold. It&#8217;s a contrarian indicator,&#8221; Schiff posted on X, suggesting that retail investors might return to the market at higher price levels.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I forgot to mention it, but the fact that the public is selling and not buying is extremely bullish for gold. It&#39;s a contrarian indicator. Retail gold investors will eventually stop selling, and later, the general public will start buying, but at much higher prices.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1886926686681489803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Market sentiment received additional support from Trump&#8217;s proposal to assume <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43484176/trump-says-us-will-take-over-gaza-strip-were-going-to-develop-it-create-thousands-of-jobs">U.S. control over Gaza Strip</a> reconstruction, adding another layer of geopolitical complexity to the precious metal&#8217;s appeal. However, analysts note that persistent high interest rates could potentially cap gold&#8217;s upside.
Gold futures for April delivery reached $2,879.49, up 0.13%, reflecting strong demand. The metal has appreciated 7.56% since Trump&#8217;s November election victory, though this performance trails Bitcoin&#8217;s 40.15% surge over the same timeframe.
The metal&#8217;s performance comes at a time when investors are closely monitoring potential inflationary pressures that could emerge from new tariffs, possibly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/25/02/43468406/treasury-etfs-in-focus-as-trumps-tariffs-feds-rate-decision-shake-bond-markets">influencing Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions</a>. 
Despite the robust rally, market participants remain vigilant about interest rate trajectories, which traditionally have an inverse relationship with gold prices.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has increased the monthly subscription cost for its AppleCare+ service across all iPhone models in the U.S.&nbsp;
What Happened: Apple has raised the monthly fee for AppleCare+ by 50 cents. The standard AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 now costs $10.49 per month, up from $9.99, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/04/applecare-iphone-price-increase/">reported</a> MacRumors on Tuesday.
This price hike affects all current iPhone models, including both the standard and Theft and Loss plans. However, the two-year AppleCare+ subscription prices, service fees, and deductibles remain unchanged, with the increase specific to monthly payments.
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Moreover, Apple has not changed the AppleCare+ subscription prices for iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
Apple did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Why It Matters: On Sunday, Bloomberg&#8217;s Mark Gurman reported that Apple retail stores will stop offering AppleCare+ as a one-time purchase starting next week. Instead, AppleCare+ will only be available as a subscription in stores.
For instance, coverage for the iPhone 16 Pro Max costs $9.99 per month (before the price increase) or a one-time payment of $199 for two years. However, the upfront payment option will no longer be available in physical stores.
For now, Apple will continue to offer one-time AppleCare+ purchase options through its online store, he said.
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Last year, Apple also decided to increase the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40870767/apple-wants-you-to-pay-more-for-iphone-16-battery-replacement-heres-how-much-it-will-cost">cost of battery replacements</a> for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max by $20, bringing the new price to $119. The cost for battery replacement in the standard and "Plus" models remained unchanged.
Apple&#8217;s recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">first-quarter earnings</a> report revealed a revenue beat, with fiscal first-quarter revenue of $124.3 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Services revenue reached $26.34 billion, an increase from $23.12 billion compared to the previous year.
Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock declined 0.021% in after-hours trading, settling at $232.75. Earlier on Tuesday, it closed at $232.80, marking a 2.10% increase, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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The U.S. stock market showed a positive trend on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite surging by over 260 points to end the day at 19,654.02. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose by 0.3% to 44,556.04, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.7% to 6,037.88.
Let&#8217;s turn our attention to the five stocks that captured the interest of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
The company&#8217;s stock rose by 4.58% to close at $119.50. The intraday high and low were $119.85 and $114.79 respectively, with a 52-week range of $112.80 to $227.30. AMD reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43480688/amd-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-data-center-continued-growth">fourth-quarter earnings</a> that beat analyst estimates, with revenue of $7.66 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)
Alphabet&#8217;s Class C stock increased by 2.50% to close at $207.71. The intraday high was $208.7, and the low was $204.26. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $131.55 to $208.70. The company&#8217;s Class A stock ended the day 2.6% higher at $206.38. Both Class A and Class C shares plunged in the after-hours session by 7.6% and 7.3% respectively. The tech giant reported strong fourth-quarter results, with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">continued momentum</a> in AI, Cloud, and YouTube. However, the $75 billion CapEx guidance spooked investors.
Snap Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>)
Snap&#8217;s stock soared by 3.85% to close at $11.60. The intraday high and low were $11.71 and $11.19, respectively, with a 52-week range of $8.29 to $17.50. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43480179/snap-stock-soars-after-q4-eps-revenues-beat-details">beat analyst estimates</a>. The Benzinga report noted that Snap had 453 million daily active users in the fourth quarter, up 9% year-over-year.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>)
Chipotle&#8217;s stock rose by 1.13% to close at $59.02. The intraday high and low were $59.19 and $58.28, respectively, with a 52-week range of $47.98 to $69.26. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates but <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43479897/chipotle-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-focus-on-generous-portions-drives-food-costs-higher-shares-slide">missed on revenue</a>. The company&#8217;s focus on &#8216;generous portions&#8217; drove food costs higher.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock climbed by 2.22% to close at $392.21. The intraday high and low were $394 and $381.40, respectively, with a 52-week range of $138.80 to $488.54. The company introduced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43457599/tesla-hikes-foundation-series-cybertruck-price-by-as-much-as-116-in-canada-introduces-non-foundation-series">cheaper Cybertruck version</a> in Canada while raising Foundation Series prices. 
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Major cryptocurrencies declined sharply on Tuesday following the announcement of a new regulatory oversight committee, with total market liquidations reaching nearly $485 million in the past 24 hours.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.96%</td>
<td>$98,240.17</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>-4.15%</td>
<td>$2,735.57</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>-7.19%</td>
<td>$0.2649</td>
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What Happened: The leading cryptocurrency dropped to $97,924.27, its lowest level in the last 24 hours of trading, while the broader crypto market capitalization fell 2.92% to $3.23 trillion. 
The decline coincided with newly appointed &#8220;Crypto Czar&#8221; David Sacks announcing the formation of a bipartisan, bicameral committee to establish a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43477333/crypto-czar-sacks-says-potential-bitcoin-reserve-to-be-one-of-crypto-committees-first-priorities">regulatory framework for digital assets</a>.
Ethereum also experienced downward pressure despite social media attention from Eric Trump, who suggested on X that &#8220;it&#8217;s a great time to add $ETH.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">In my opinion, it's a great time to add <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>.
&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricTrump/status/1886541132903133230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The second-largest cryptocurrency&#8217;s decline followed Dogecoin&#8217;s retreat after its 15% rally on Monday.
The market turbulence triggered significant trading activity, with over 161,000 traders facing liquidations. The total cryptocurrency open interest decreased by 5.61% to $113.45 billion, while trading volume dropped 43.19% to $194.42 billion, according to CoinGlass.
Market sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index reading 54 on Tuesday, indicating a neutral stance. 
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Official Melania Meme (MELANIA)</td>
<td>+11.56%</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
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<td>Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)</td>
<td>+3.96%</td>
<td>$0.01374</td>
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<td>Hyperliquid (HYPE)</td>
<td>+2.04</td>
<td>$25.55</td>
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The cryptocurrency market&#8217;s decline occurred against a backdrop of mixed traditional market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 134.13 points, or 0.30%, closing at 44,556.04, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.72% to 6,037.88. 
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, however, fell 1.35% to 19,654.02. Dow futures showed minimal movement in after-hours trading, down just 7 points as of 8:15 p.m. EDT.
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Analyst Notes:&nbsp; Leading cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital expects Bitcoin to consolidate between $98,300 and $101,000 in the near term. &#8220;Bitcoin revisited the $101k level&#8230; but failed the subsequent post-breakout retest of it into new support,&#8221; they noted. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin revisited the $101k level (black) In fact, Bitcoin even Daily Closed above it, but failed the subsequent post-breakout retest of it into new support BTC is probably going to consolidate between $98300 and $101000 for the time being<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/X9EPlU6XtO">https://t.co/X9EPlU6XtO</a> <a href="https://t.co/UOysUdhAlr">pic.twitter.com/UOysUdhAlr</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1886773952980087156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Similarly, analyst Ali Martinez suggested Bitcoin is trading within a broader range between $90,900 and $108,500, with no clear directional trend.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is consolidating between $90,900 and $108,500. Until we see a clear breakout beyond this range, the trend direction remains uncertain. <a href="https://t.co/JRyk9dLjlw">pic.twitter.com/JRyk9dLjlw</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1886875374463963312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe offered a contrarian view regarding Ethereum&#8217;s prospects following Eric Trump&#8217;s comments, stating, &#8220;The most hated trade is usually the best trade to take. If Trump bets massively on $ETH, it&#8217;s almost foolish to not follow that route at these valuations.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The most hated trade is usually the best trade to take. If Trump bets massively on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>, it&#39;s almost foolish to not follow that route at these valuations.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1886854990238458120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On Tuesday, a federal judge decided that parts of Elon Musk&#8217;s lawsuit against OpenAI will advance to trial. This legal battle centers on Musk&#8217;s efforts to halt OpenAI&#8217;s transition to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42493076/openai-challenges-musks-lawsuit-reveals-2017-profit-talks">a for-profit model</a>.
What Happened: U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, based in Oakland, California, said Musk will be required to testify in court, reported Reuters.
&#8220;Something is going to trial in this case,&#8221; she stated, indicating that a jury will ultimately determine the outcome.
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The lawsuit, initiated by Musk last year, contests OpenAI&#8217;s shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization. Musk argues that the original mission was to develop AI for the benefit of humanity, not for profit.
OpenAI, which was co-founded by Musk in 2015, maintains that the transition is crucial to secure funding for AI development.
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Why It Matters: Last year in December, OpenAI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42712683/openai-lays-out-its-for-profit-transition-plans-says-it-must-evolve-to-advance-its-agi-mission">outlined its plans to evolve</a> into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) to align with its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all humanity.
OpenAI&#8217;s fundraising efforts, including a $6.6 billion round in October and a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43327823/softbank-eyes-historic-25-billion-investment-in-openai-poised-to-dethrone-microsoft-as-chatgpt-parents-biggest-investor">$25 billion round</a> with SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), depend on this restructuring.
Last month it was reported that SoftBank was in talks to lead a new funding round for OpenAI, potentially <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43374528/softbank-may-lead-openais-40-billion-funding-round-at-a-300-billion-valuation-despite-deepseek-disruption-report">raising up to $40 billion</a>. This investment would value the ChatGPT-maker at $300 billion.
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Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg once revealed to Sam Altman that one of the most painful moments in his career was not rejecting a billion-dollar acquisition offer—but watching his entire management team walk away because they disagreed with his decision.
What Happened: In a 2016 conversation with Altman, the then-president of Y Combinator, Zuckerberg reflected on Facebook's early struggles. He recalled the intense pressure to sell the company when Yahoo offered to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351566/mark-zuckerberg-didnt-sell-facebook-for-1b-but-would-he-have-sold-for-5t-this-was-meta-ceos-thought">buy it for $1 billion</a>.
At the time, Facebook was still a small social network focused on college students, and many believed cashing out was the smart move. However, Zuckerberg and co-founder Dustin Moskovitz had a bigger vision—to expand Facebook beyond universities and turn it into a global platform.
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"At the end of that, Dustin and I just decided, you know, we think that we can actually go connect more than just the 10 million people who are in school," Zuckerberg said. "We can go beyond that and have this really be a successful thing, we just had to go for it."&nbsp;&nbsp;
But, the decision had consequences. "A huge amount of the company quit because they didn't believe in what we were doing," he admitted. "The whole management team was gone within about a year after that."&nbsp;&nbsp;
For Zuckerberg, the real pain wasn't rejecting the deal—it was realizing that many of the people he trusted to help build Facebook didn't believe in him.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: Founded on Feb. 4, 2004, in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/05/32461106/if-you-invested-1-000-in-facebook-stock-at-ipo-11-years-ago-heres-how-much-youd-have-now">Harvard dorm room</a>, Facebook started as a social network for college students.
By the time Yahoo made its offer in 2006, the company had grown to at least 10 million users. Had Zuckerberg sold, Facebook might never have evolved into the global tech giant it is today.
Instead, Facebook, which became Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) in 2021, continued to expand. By 2008, Facebook had amassed 100 million users, and in 2012, it went public in what was the largest IPO in history at the time, valuing the company at $104 billion.&nbsp;
An investor who put $1,000 into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/36937315/happy-20-facebook-if-you-invested-1-000-in-mark-zuckerbergs-social-network-when-it-went-public-1">Facebook at its IPO</a> price of $38 would have received approximately 26.31 shares. At Tuesday&#8217;s closing price of $704.19, those shares would now be valued at around $18,531.31.
Some of Facebook's earliest investors included Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman. The company acquired Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014. It also acquired Oculus to enter the virtual reality space in 2014.
The company today has a market capitalization of $1.784 trillion, making it the seventh most valuable company in the world. Last month, Meta reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43322201/meta-platforms-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-daily-actives-up-5-continued-strong-revenue-growth-expected">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $48.39 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $47.03 billion.
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Mark Zuckerberg Once Told Sam Altman That The Most Painful Moment In His Life Was Not Rejecting A $1 Billion Buyout Offer For Facebook But Losing An Entire Team — Here's Why (CORRECTED)

On Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made notable trades, including the sale of shares in Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>). This move came as Palantir&#8217;s stock surged following its impressive fourth-quarter results and optimistic future guidance. The company reported a 36% increase in total revenue year-over-year, with significant growth in U.S. commercial and government sectors.
The PLTR Trade
Ark Invest, through its ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), sold 71,069 shares of Palantir. The sale occurred on a day when Palantir&#8217;s stock closed at $103.83, marking a substantial increase of 23.99% from the previous day. This trade was valued at approximately $7.38 million. The decision to sell comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43373954/cathie-woods-ark-invest-dumps-over-10-million-worth-of-palantir-stock-as-ai-competition-heats-up">heightened competition</a> in the AI industry.
Palantir&#8217;s recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43463909/palantir-stock-is-surging-tuesday-whats-going-on">financial performance</a> has been strong, with U.S. commercial revenue rising by 64% year-over-year to $214 million and U.S. government revenue increasing by 45% to $343 million. This growth has led to several analysts raising their price targets for the company.
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<li>Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST): Bought 18,460 shares by ARKK and 3,188 shares by ARKG.</li>
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President Donald Trump has declared that the US will assume control of the Gaza Strip and economically develop it post the resettlement of Palestinians.
What Happened: As per a Reuters report on Tuesday, Trump made this unexpected declaration at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This came on the heels of Trump&#8217;s earlier proposition on the same day for the permanent resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, referring to the region as a &#8220;demolition site.&#8221;
Trump said, &#8220;The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too. We&#8217;ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site.&#8221; He further added that the U.S. would develop the region, creating thousands of jobs, and it could become a home to &#8220;the world&#8217;s people.&#8221;
Netanyahu commended Trump for &#8220;thinking outside the box with fresh ideas&#8221; and showing a readiness to challenge conventional thinking. However, Trump did not provide specifics on how the U.S. would take over the land of Gaza and occupy it long-term.
Trump also repeated his call for Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab states to permanently resettle Gazans, a suggestion that Arab leaders had previously rejected.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s announcement comes after a series of events that have shaped his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In August, Trump had urged Netanyahu to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40417063/trump-says-he-encouraged-netanyahu-to-end-gaza-war-while-critizing-kamala-harris-for-demanding-cease">swiftly end the ongoing war in Gaza</a> during a press conference. He had criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their repeated ceasefire calls, arguing that it would only give Hamas a chance to regroup.
By January, Trump&#8217;s Middle East envoy was in Israel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42933339/trumps-envoy-urges-netanyahu-for-gaza-deal-can-ceasefire-efforts-succeed-before-inauguration">pushing for a ceasefire</a> in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war before Trump's inauguration. Trump had set a firm deadline, demanding all hostages be released before his inauguration on January 20, with severe consequences if not met.
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As Tesla gets ready to release its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, investors have been asking some pretty pointed questions in an online forum. Most of the inquiries center around two big topics: the company&#8217;s robotaxi plans and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43310996/elon-musk-outshines-zuckerberg-200-billion-richer-dominates-politics-and-emerges-as-trumps-right-hand-po">Elon Musk</a>&#8216;s political activities and how they might impact Tesla&#8217;s future.
These questions are coming just weeks after Tesla reported its annual sales decline, so there's a lot riding on this earnings release. One of the most popular questions, with over 3,000 votes, asks whether Tesla still plans to roll out &#8220;unsupervised&#8221; Full Self-Driving technology in Texas and California this year.&nbsp;
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Back in October, Musk introduced Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi, claiming that fully autonomous Model 3 and Y vehicles would be on the roads in both states by 2025. But Tesla is still waiting for the go-ahead to operate its cars autonomously in California, which is a key step for launching its robotaxi service there.
Aside from that, Tesla faces a number of regulatory challenges – particularly federal rules about autonomous vehicles, especially those without a steering wheel or pedals.&nbsp;
Musk's ties to the Trump administration could potentially play a role in smoothing out some of these regulatory obstacles. According to an NBC-2 report, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hinted that the department may look into revising autonomous vehicle rules, which could potentially help Tesla's efforts.
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Investors are also curious about Tesla's Optimus robot, which Musk has said will enter limited production this year, with plans for broader availability to other companies in 2026. It seems there's a lot of anticipation around this product as part of Tesla's expanding lineup.
But while most of the questions focus on Tesla&#8217;s products, some investors raised concerns about Musk's political involvement. One investor, representing nearly 600,000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41866041/if-you-want-a-new-tesla-cybertruck-you-can-get-it-built-and-delivered-in-10-days-thats-not-a-good-thing-for-the-ev-company">Tesla</a> shares, asked how the company could function with a part-time CEO, considering Musk&#8217;s commitments to SpaceX, Twitter (now X) and his involvement with Dogecoin.&nbsp;
Other investors voiced concerns about potential changes to the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles, which Musk has supported, and how trade tensions with China could impact sales.
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One of the more pointed questions came from an investor who referenced Musk's controversial actions during President Donald Trump's inauguration, wondering how Tesla could manage consumer relations given Musk's public political stances. This investor was clearly concerned about how such actions could affect the company's image and, ultimately, its bottom line.
Despite these concerns, Tesla's stock is performing well. As of Jan. 30, 2025, Tesla&#8217;s stock (TSLA) was trading at $405.85, reflecting a 4.3% increase from the previous close, with a market value now sitting at $1.25 trillion.
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El Salvador's President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nayib-bukele">Nayib Bukele</a> says he will incarcerate convicted criminals from the U.S. in his country, a macabre offer that is being praised as an "unprecedented" by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Bukele made the proposal while hosting Rubio at his residence near San Salvador on Monday. He said El Salvador is prepared to imprison convicted Americans, for a small fee of course, in an infamous mega-prison opened a year ago, the largest in Latin America.
"We have offered the United States of America the opportunity to outsource part of its prison system," Bukele <a href="https://x.com/nayibbukele/status/1886606794614587573">wrote</a> on X. "The fee would be relatively low for the U.S. but significant for us, making our entire prison system sustainable."
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Such A Good Friend</h1>
"In an act of extraordinary friendship to our country … [El Salvador] has agreed to the most unprecedented and extraordinary migratory agreement anywhere in the world," Rubio told reporters Monday.
In addition to loving the U.S., Bukele also loves Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), making El Salvador the first country to adopt it as its legal tender in 2021.
"He has offered to house in his jails dangerous American criminals in custody in our country, including those with U.S. citizenship and legal residency. No country's ever made an offer of friendship such as this. We are profoundly grateful," gushed Rubio.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is That Even Legal?</h1>
Not at all.
"The U.S. is absolutely prohibited from deporting U.S. citizens, whether they are incarcerated or not," Leti Volpp, a law professor at the University of California/Berkeley who specializes in immigration law, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/americas/el-salvador-migrant-deal-marco-rubio-intl-hnk/index.html">told CNN</a> in an email.
It is unclear whether the U.S. government will take up Bukele's offer though Elon Musk seemed to quite like it. He took to X <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1886622263690072526">where he called</a> it a "great idea," so one can assume the plan has a pretty good chance being accepted by President Donald Trump. &nbsp;
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Bukele has made El Salvador's prison system — known for rampant human rights violations, violence and overcrowding — part of his anti-crime and anti-gang program. Since March 2022, more than 84,000 people have been arrested, most with no due process, <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/12/el-salvador-policies-practices-legislation-violate-human-rights/">according</a> to Amnesty International.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Can't U.S. Prisons House U.S. Citizens?</h2>
Apparently, there are too many criminals. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has prioritized arresting and deporting millions of undocumented individuals. His administration also plans to detain 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>) and the GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) have historically secured substantial contracts with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) <a href="https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/more-of-the-same-private-prison-corporations-and-immigration-detention-under-the-biden-administration">data</a> found that private prison corporations have pocketed billions from ICE detention contracts in the past two decades. But even they are filling to capacity it seems.
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Bukele's Big House: El Salvador Offers US A Prison Deal Like No Other, Musk Says 'Great Idea'

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) is set to announce its fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday before the opening bell. Here's a look at what to watch <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/02/43475816/uber-stock-bullish-q4-earnings-bigger-rally">when the company reports. </a>
What To Watch: Investors will be interested in several of Uber's key performance indicators including gross bookings and monthly active platform consumers, MAPCs.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Uber's gross bookings grew by 16% to $40.97 billion in the third quarter, though this growth rate was slower than the previous year. The company reported 161 million users in the third quarter, up 13.4% year-over-year. 
Uber delivered record quarterly margins for both Mobility and Delivery in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41692232/ubers-q3-review-analysts-see-opportunity-amid-growth-slowdown-strong-margins-and-ex">third quarter </a>and the Street will be looking to see if the ride-hailing giant can deliver again. 
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Expert Ideas: Several analysts updated coverage on Uber stock heading into the fourth-quarter print:&nbsp;
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<li>UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley maintained with a Buy but lowered the price target from $114 to $107.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $98 to $82.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its Overweight rating and raised the price target from $75 to $80.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated with a Buy and maintained a $90 price target.</li>
</ul>
According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect Uber to report quarterly earnings of 49 cents per share on revenue of $11.77 billion. The company missed expectations on both the top and bottom lines in the third quarter.  
Uber shares are up more than 15% year-to-date after trading mostly flat through 2024.&nbsp;
UBER Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Uber shares rose 3.66% in Tuesday's session to close at $69.75.&nbsp;
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UBER

Uber Q4 Earnings Preview: Gross Bookings, Margins On Watch

Centene (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.38%. Currently, Centene has a market capitalization of $30.94 billion. 
Buying $100 In CNC: If an investor had bought $100 of CNC stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $738.88 today based on a price of $61.29 for CNC at the time of writing.
<h3>Centene'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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Centene 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.07% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.43%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $86.04 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AMT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $10,485.76 today based on a price of $184.13 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower'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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Google previously had strict guidelines when it came to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai">artificial intelligence</a>.
The Mountain View, California-based company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), once pledged not to use the burgeoning tech field for harm.
Not anymore. 
What Happened: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Senior Vice President James Manyika co-authored <a href="https://blog.google/technology/ai/responsible-ai-2024-report-ongoing-work/">a blog post</a> that included an updated list of so-called &#8220;AI Principles.&#8221; (DeepMind is an artificial intelligence research laboratory.)
The <a href="https://blog.google/technology/ai/ai-principles/">original list</a>, published in 2018, included applications that the company pledged not to &#8220;pursue.&#8221; That included weapons, surveillance and technologies that "cause or are likely to cause overall harm."
Google tweaked those ethical guidelines as of today.
&#8220;There's a global competition taking place for AI leadership within an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. We believe democracies should lead in AI development, guided by core values like freedom, equality, and respect for human rights,&#8221; the executives wrote. &#8220;And we believe that companies, governments, and organizations sharing these values should work together to create AI that protects people, promotes global growth, and supports national security.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Big tech is currently in an AI arms race.
The debut of Hangzhou, China-based DeepSeek <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43232316/deepseek-jitters-shatter-us-tech-stocks-wipe-out-12-trillion-on-wall-street-analyst-eyes-four-chinese-giants-set-to-benefit">sent the share prices</a> of U.S.-based tech companies plummeting. And that was just days after President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43200809/openais-sam-altman-flip-flops-on-trump-after-500-billion-stargate-ai-project-says-i-wish-i-had-done">boasted of a $500 billion &#8220;StarGate&#8221; project</a> with OpenAI. 
AI&#8217;s foremost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35947020/ai-godfathers-quarrel-over-the-risk-of-ai-taking-over-humanity-again">innovators are at odds</a> over whether <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35532527/lets-open-source-nuclear-weapons-too-godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-mocks-fellow-ai-godfathers-atte" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">there should be a pause in AI development</a>. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP <a href="https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2025/01/2025-insights-sections/revisiting-regulations-and-policies/us-federal-regulation-of-ai-is-likely-to-be-lighter">expects</a> government regulation in this sector to be light.
Meanwhile, Alphabet is profiting off of AI big time, according to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">fourth-quarter earnings</a>. Total revenue, $96.5 billion, is up 12% year-over-year. CEO Sundar Pichai credited the stellar financial results to the company&#8217;s AI innovations. 
"We are building, testing and launching products and models faster than ever, and making significant progress in compute and driving efficiencies," Pichai said.
&#8220;Our results show the power of our differentiated full-stack approach to AI innovation and the continued strength of our core business,&#8221; he added. Alphabet expects to have capital expenditures of $75 billion in 2025.
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GOOG Price Action: Alphabet stock closed Tuesday up 2.50% at $207.71 per share. After-hours trading sees the stock down 7.33% at $192.60.
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After-Hours Center

Google DeepMind Has Change Of Heart: AI Principles No Longer Include Promise Not To 'Cause Harm'

TD Securities analyst Wayne Lam initiates coverage on Orla Mining (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLA#TSX">OLA</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of C$9.5.

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TSX:OLA

TD Securities Initiates Coverage On Orla Mining with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of C$9.5

TD Securities analyst Steven Green downgrades B2Gold (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTO#TSX">BTO</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from C$6 to C$4.

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TD Securities Downgrades B2Gold to Hold, Lowers Price Target to C$4

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) reported its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43478101/mattel-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results">figures from the quarter.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Mattel reported quarterly earnings of 35 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 20 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.65 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.63 billion and is an increase over sales of $1.62 billion from&nbsp;the same period last year.
Gross billings in the North America segment increased 1% as reported and in constant currency, due to growth in Vehicles (primarily Hot Wheels) and Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other (primarily Action Figures), partly offset by declines in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool (primarily Baby Gear and Power Wheels) and Dolls (primarily Barbie).
Gross billings in the International segment increased by 3% as reported, or 6% in constant currency, due to growth in Vehicles (primarily Hot Wheels) and Infant, Toddler, and Preschool, partly offset by declines in Dolls (primarily Barbie).
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&#8220;2024 was a year of strong operational excellence for Mattel with topline growth in the fourth quarter. Our priorities for the year were to grow profitability, expand gross margin, and generate strong free cash flow and we achieved all three objectives, well ahead of expectations. As we progress through 2025, our 80th anniversary year, we look forward to growing both top and bottom line and continuing to successfully execute our multi-year strategy,&#8221; said Ynon Kreiz, chairman and CEO of Mattel.
Outlook: Mattel sees fiscal 2025 earnings in a range of $1.66 to $1.72 per share and revenue up 2% to 3%.&nbsp;
MAT Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mattel shares are up 7.91% after-hours at $19.50 Tuesday.  
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Movers

Mattel Shares Climb After Better-Than-Expected Q4 Results, FY25 EPS Guidance Above Estimates

The technology industry is well-positioned for significant growth thanks to the rapid advancements in emerging technologies and the digitization of business operations. Amid this backdrop, fundamentally solid tech stocks Adobe (ADBE), Leidos Holdings (LDOS), and DocuSign (DOCU) could be strong buys for 2025. Continue reading... The technology industry is on the path to robust growth, given the continuous innovations in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Thus, investors could consider adding fundamentally sound tech stocks Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>), Leidos Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">LDOS</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), which analysts believe to be strong buys for 2025.
The tech industry is expected to continue strong growth in 2025, driven by <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/information-technology-global-market-report">advancements in AI</a>, automation, and cloud computing. Increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions and data-driven innovation will further fuel expansion. The rise of 5G and IoT will create new opportunities in connectivity and digital transformation.
Moreover, the IT services landscape in the US is undergoing significant transformation driven by workforce dynamics and technological advancement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment growth in the IT sector is projected to <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/united-states-it-services-market">surge by 31% by 2026</a>, with approximately 255,400 new IT jobs expected to be created during this timeframe.
Considering these factors, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three tech stock picks.
Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>)
ADBE operates as a diversified software company globally. It operates in three segments: Digital Media; Digital Experience; and Publishing and Advertising. The company offers products, services, and solutions that enable individuals, teams, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content, and Document Cloud, a unified cloud-based document services platform.
On December 10, ADBE and Box, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BOX/">BOX</a>), the leading Intelligent Content Management platform, announced a partnership to redefine how digital media is managed, created, and shared in the enterprise. With Adobe Express available as the default image editor in Box, customers will be able to easily create more engaging content without leaving Box's secure platform.
On December 3, ADBE and Amazon.com's (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>) AWS expanded their strategic partnership to make Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) available on AWS to empower brands in deepening customer relationships with precise personalization. AEP delivers an actionable view of customers across every channel, with AI-driven insights ensuring timely and relevant customer experiences.
During the fourth quarter, which ended November 29, 2024, ADBE's total revenue increased 11.1% from the prior year's quarter to $5.61 billion. The company's gross profit grew 13% from the year-ago value to $4.99 billion. The company's non-GAAP operating income of $2.60 billion indicates growth of 10.8% over the previous year. Furthermore, the company reported non-GAAP net income of $2.13 billion and $4.81 per share, up 8.8% and 12.6% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Buoyed by its strong financial performance, the company provided its targets for fiscal year 2025. ADBE projects total revenue of $23.30 billion to $23.55 billion. Its Digital Media segment revenue is set at $17.25 billion to $17.40 billion, and its Digital Experience segment revenue at $5.80 billion to $5.90 billion. Also, the company expects non-GAAP EPS between $20.20 and $20.50.
Street expects ADBE's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending February 2025) to increase 9.3% and 11% year-over-year to $5.66 billion and $4.97, respectively. Furthermore, the company has topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is remarkable.
Shares of ADBE have plunged 25.8% over the past month to close the last trading session at $405.92.
ADBE's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
ADBE has an A grade for Quality. It also has a B grade for Growth. It is ranked #14 out of 125 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have ADBE ratings for Momentum, Value, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all ADBE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">here</a>.
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">LDOS</a>)
LDOS provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health segments. It offers national security solutions and air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace systems.
On October 31, LDOS was awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN). The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a total potential value of $235 million.
On October 30, LDOS received a contract to provide critical supply support for weapons systems that keep the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces mission-ready. The Technical Assistance for Repairables Processing (TARP) contract was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, supporting NAVSUP's Weapon Systems Support (WSS).
For the third quarter that ended September 27, 2024, LDOS' revenues rose 6.9% year-over-year to $4.19 billion, and its non-GAAP operating income grew 34.4% from the year-ago value to $562 million. The company's non-GAAP net income and EPS came in at $396 million and $2.93, reflecting growth of 39.9% and 44.3% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Also, the company's adjusted EBITDA rose 32.2% from the year-ago value to $596 million.
Street expects LDOS' revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to grow 3.8% year-over-year to $4.13 billion, and its EPS is expected to grow 13.6% year-over-year to $2.26 for the same quarter. Moreover, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past nine months, LDOS' stock has surged 18.4% and 36.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $149.44.
LDOS' robust fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade Momentum and a B for Value and Quality. LDOS is ranked #6 out of 79 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">Click here</a> to access the additional LDOS ratings (Sentiment, Growth, and Stability).
DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides digital solutions like e-signatures, contract management, and industry-specific tools, serving businesses, government agencies, and professionals to streamline and secure agreement processes.
On November 20, 2024, DOCU launched "DocuSign for Developers," empowering developers and businesses to enhance agreement management on its Intelligent Agreement Management platform. This initiative strengthens DOCU's ecosystem and expands its integration and scalability capabilities, boosting its market appeal.
In the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024, DOCU's total revenue increased 7.8% year-over-year to $754.82 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations was $223.08 million, up 19% from the year-ago value. Moreover, its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share stood at $188.50 million and $0.90, up 15.1% and 13.9% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects DOCU's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter ending January 31, 2025, to increase 6.8% and 11.1% year-over-year to $760.94 million and $0.84, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
DOCU's stock gained 12.1% over the past month to close the last trading session at $90.21.
DOCU's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B for Value and Growth. DOCU is ranked #5 out of 18 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access DOCU's ratings (Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment) <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">here</a>.
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ADBE shares were trading at $405.78 per share on Monday morning, down $0.14 (-0.03%). Year-to-date, ADBE has declined -8.75%, versus a -1.44% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Driven by the increasing popularity of a more efficient, secure, and fast way of signing documents digitally, the e-signature market is experiencing robust growth. So, can DocuSign (DOCU), with its industry-leading offerings, maintain the top position in the market? Read on… The digital signature market is thriving owing to the rising adoption of digitally enabled signatures in the work process of various organizations to meet their need for secured online transactions. Moreover, digital signatures have the edge of being faster, more efficient, easily stored, and secure over conventional paper-based signature systems, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
According to a study by Fortune Business Highlights, the global digital signature market is forecasted to reach $118.88 billion by 2032, growing at an impressive <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/digital-signature-market-100356">CAGR of 41%</a>. This growth can also be attributed to the increasing popularity of SaaS-based actions that are rivaling the conventional analog processes.
Amid this growth, DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>) stands out as the premier option for secure digital signatures among various multinational businesses. DOCU's shares have surged 27.2% over the past three months and 63.4% over the past six months, closing the last trading session at $91.34.
Now, let us dive deeper into the factors that could shape DOCU's performance in the near future.
Recent Developments
On November 20, 2024, DOCU unveiled <a href="https://investor.docusign.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Docusign-Unveils-Docusign-for-Developers-to-Accelerate-Intelligent-Agreement-Management-at-Docusign-Discover-Event/default.aspx">Docusign for Developers</a>, a powerful suite of tools and resources designed for developers, partners, and entrepreneurs to revolutionize agreement management.
The product offers businesses the ability to integrate, extend, and scale solutions on the Docusign Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) and expects to drive the growth of businesses and DOCU alike.
Sound Financials
For the fiscal 2025 third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, DOCU's total revenue increased 7.8% year-over-year to $754.82 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations rose 19% from the year-ago value to $223.08 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share grew 15.1% and 13.9% from the prior year's quarter to $188.50 million and $0.90, respectively. As of October 31, 2024, DOCU's total assets amounted to $3.77 billion, compared to $2.97 billion on January 31, 2024.
Optimistic Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter (ending in January) to increase 6.8% and 11.1% year-over-year to $760.94 and $0.84, respectively. In addition, the company exceeded the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Looking at the full fiscal year ending January 2025, DOCU's revenue and EPS are expected to rise 7.2% and 18.6% from the prior year to $2.96 billion and $3.53, respectively.
High Profitability
DOCU's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 80.16% is 58.5% higher than the industry average of 50.56%. Its trailing-12-month EBIT margin stands at 6.17%, 19.1% higher than the industry average of 5.18%.
In addition, the company boasts a trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/net_margin.asp">net income margin</a> of 34.73%, which is 804.1% higher than the sector average of 3.84%. Also, the stock's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 38.94% is 234.2% higher than the industry average of 11.65%.
Discounted Valuation
DOCU is currently trading at a forward non-GAAP PEG of 0.92x, which is 51.4% lower than the industry average of 1.90x. Moreover, the stock's forward EV/EBIT multiple stands at 20.16, 11.4% lower than the industry average of 22.75x.
Additionally, it has a forward Price/Cash Flow multiple of 20.01, which is 9.5% lower than the industry average of 22.11x. This indicates that DOCU is undervalued compared to the broader market, offering potential upside for investors.
POWR Ratings Reflects Optimism
DOCU's strong fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
DOCU has an A grade for Quality, supported by profitability measures that exceeded industry benchmarks. Moreover, it earned a B grade for Value, driven by its discounted valuation metrics relative to the industry average.
Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry, DOCU is ranked #3 out of 18 stocks. Beyond what is stated above, we have also given DOCU grades for Sentiment, Momentum, Stability, and Growth. Get all DOCU ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
DOCU has established a monopoly in the increasingly popular digital signature market, driven by its various SaaS offerings that enhance organizational efficiency. As organizations worldwide switch over to digitally signing documents, the company's growth appears to be solid.
Given DOCU's impressive analyst estimates, high profitability, and attractive valuation now could be the ideal time to consider adding the stock to one's portfolio.
How Does DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Although DOCU's near-term outlook appears sound, it may be worthwhile to explore its industry peers, who also exhibit strong POWR Ratings. So, consider these A (Strong Buy) rated stocks from the Software - SAAS industry:
Vimeo Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VMEO/">VMEO</a>)
Kaltura, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KLTR/">KLTR</a>)
WM Technology, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MAPS/">MAPS</a>)
To explore more A or B-rated Software - SAAS stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">click here</a>.
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DOCU shares were trading at $91.34 per share on Wednesday morning, down $0.02 (-0.02%). Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 1.56%, versus a 3.52% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Given rising software spending, growing demand, increasing strategic partnerships, and rapid digital transformation, the SAAS industry appears to have favorable prospects. Therefore, high-growth SAAS stocks Twilio (TWLO), Informatica (INFA), and DocuSign (DOCU) could be ideal additions to your portfolio. Read more... SAAS models are being adapted swiftly by companies to transform their operations. Further, the growing adoption of advanced technologies and the need for the latest solutions have been rising considerably, boosting the SAAS industry's outlook.
Given the industry tailwinds, it could be wise to invest in high-growth SAAS stocks Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), Informatica Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INFA/">INFA</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), which are transforming business operations.
Gartner projects <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-01-21-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-it-spending-to-grow-9-point-8-percent-in-2025">worldwide IT spending</a> to grow at 9.8% in 2025 to a total of $5.62 trillion, where segments like data center systems, devices, and software will grow at double-digit rates driven by the wide adoption of generative AI. Further, 2025 software spending is expected to grow by 14.2% to reach 1.25 trillion in 2025.
Increasingly, companies are leaning towards the SAAS model for its agility and cost-effectiveness. Industries, including construction, industrial, healthcare, and finance, are adapting industry-specific SaaS applications to target their individual needs, resulting in rapid transformation in business operations.
With this, revenue in the worldwide software as a service (SAAS) market is projected to reach around <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/public-cloud/software-as-a-service/worldwide">$390.50 billion in 2025</a>. The market is expected to exhibit growth at a CAGR of 19.4%, resulting in a market volume of $793.10 billion by 2029. In 2025, the majority of revenue will be generated in the U.S. of $221.50 billion.
Increased digital transformation efforts around various industries are driving the global SAAS market. Also, recently increased strategic partnerships and collaborations for business development have been observed among major industry players, which is navigating market growth opportunities.
Besides, the rise in the adoption of public &amp; hybrid cloud-based solutions and centralized data-driven analytics are fueling the SAAS market demand. Amid such trends, companies delivering SAAS applications and solutions are positioned for high growth in the future.
With these encouraging trends in mind, let's delve into the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> stock picks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO is an international provider of customer engagement platform solutions. The company operates through two segments, Twilio Communications and Twilio Segment. It offers various application programming interfaces and software solutions for communications between customers and end users.
On December 2, 2024, TWLO launched Linked Audiences in the Twilio Segment for Amazon Redshift, available in public beta. The integration allows Twilio Segment and AWS customers to build audiences, enrich customer profiles, and scalable personalization.
The companies' customers gain expanded capabilities to drive smarter, more personalized customer interactions and stronger business outcomes with the integration.
On October 1, 2024, TWLO announced an integration in collaboration with OpenAI to bring the company's new Realtime API to the Twilio platform. The integration of streaming speech-to-speech capabilities, part of the Realtime API, enables over 300,000 TWLO customers and more than 10 million developers to build powerful conversational AI virtual agents.
For the third quarter of 2024, which ended September 30, TWLO's revenue increased 9.7% year-over-year to $1.13 billion. Its gross profit was $578.63 million, representing an increase of 12.1% compared to the prior year's quarter. Also, the company's non-GAAP income from operations grew 33.7% from the year-ago value to $182.42 million.
In addition, non-GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders came in at $163.92 million or $1.02 per share, up 53.6% and 75.9% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, TWLO projects its revenue to be $1.15 billion - $1.16 billion. Its non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be $185-$195 million. Further, the company expects its non-GAAP EPS to be $0.95 to $1.00.
For the full year, the company has raised its non-GAAP income from operations guidance to $700 million to $710 million from the prior range of $650 - $675 million.
Analysts expect TWLO's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 9.9% year-over-year to $1.18 billion. The company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/eps.asp">EPS</a> is expected to grow 20.1% year-over-year to $1.03 over the same quarter. Also, it has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
Shares of TWLO have increased 144.6% over the past six months and 112% over the past year to close the last trading session at $146.57.
TWLO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
TWLO has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment. It is ranked #10 out of 18 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have TWLO's ratings for Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality. Get all TWLO ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Informatica Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INFA/">INFA</a>)
INFA develops an artificial intelligence-powered platform to connect, manage, and unify data across multi-vendor, multi-cloud, and hybrid systems at enterprise scale worldwide. Its platform includes a suite of interoperable data management products, including data integration products to ingest, transform, and integrate data, API and application integration products.
On January 14, 2025, INFA strengthened its Databricks partnership with native GenAI capabilities for Databricks data intelligence platform. The new collaboration includes deeper integration between INFA's Intelligent data management cloud platform and the Databricks data intelligence platform.
With their extended partnership, INFA and Databricks are helping customers create and manage AI-ready data and Generative AI analytics on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
On January 9, 2025, INFA expanded its partnership with Google Cloud through the availability of its Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) on Google Cloud, which is available as a transactable offering on Google Cloud Marketplace. CDGC provides customers with a robust data governance and catalog solution with enhanced data trust, data democratization, and data delivery for Google Cloud customers.
During the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, INFA reported total revenues of $422.48 million, up 3.4% year-over-year. The company's non-GAAP income from operations rose 18% from the prior-year quarter to $151.04 million. Also, the company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $88.95 million, or $0.28 per share, reflecting growth of 10.3% and 3.7% over the previous-year period, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA increased 17.1% year-over-year to $154.79 million. And its adjusted free cash flow rose 85.5% year-over-year to $107.78 million.
Street expects INFA's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 2.7% year-over-year to $457.04 million. Further, for the same period, the company's EPS is estimated to grow 17.4% year-over-year to $0.38. Additionally, INFA topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past six months, INFA's stock has surged 10.5% to close the last trading session at $25.58.
INFA's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Quality and Growth. Within the Software - SAAS industry, INFA is ranked #7 of 18 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INFA/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of INFA for Momentum, Value, Sentiment, and Stability.
Stock #1: DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides electronic signature solutions internationally. It offers e-signature solutions, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Document Generation, and Gen for Salesforce. It also provides Identify, Standards-Based Signatures, Monitor that uses advanced analytics, Notary, and Web Forms.
On November 20, 2024, DOCU introduced Docusign for Developers, a powerful suite of tools and resources designed for developers, partners, and entrepreneurs to revolutionize agreement management. The launch enabled businesses to integrate, extend, and scale solutions on DOCU's IAM platform, enhancing seamless workflows, advanced insights, and a thriving ecosystem.
DOCU's total revenue increased 7.8% year-over-year to $754.82 million for the third quarter, which ended October 31, 2024. The company's non-GAAP gross profit came in at $622.37 million, indicating a 7% increase over the previous year's period. Also, its non-GAAP income from operations rose 19% year-over-year to $223.08 million.
Furthermore, the company's non-GAAP net income stood at $188.50 million or $0.90 per share, up 15.1% and 13.9% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended January 2025) to increase 6.8% year-over-year to $760.94 million. The consensus EPS estimate for the same quarter of $0.84 indicates an 11.1% year-over-year growth. Moreover, DOCU surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
DOCU's stock has surged 94.1% over the past six months and 81.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $96.50.
DOCU's POWR Ratings reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
DOCU has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Growth. It is ranked #4 among 18 stocks in the same industry.
To access DOCU's other ratings (Value, Sentiment, Stability, and Momentum), <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">click here</a>.
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TWLO shares were trading at $144.79 per share on Tuesday afternoon, down $1.78 (-1.21%). Year-to-date, TWLO has gained 33.97%, versus a 2.53% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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