La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Getty Images Holdings a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Getty Images Holdings..

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Getty Images Holdings

Getty Images Holdings Inc is engaged in the core mission of bringing the world's creative and editorial visual content solutions to its customers to engage their audiences. the company has developed market enhancements across e-commerce, content subscriptions, user-generated content, diverse and inclusive content, and proprietary research alongside investment in its technology platform, which includes artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven search functionality and image editing and integrated APIs, to become a trusted industry leader in the visual content. Geographically the company operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, out of which a majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas.

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este martes: IHS, HQY, GETY, SGMO y STNE.

5 acciones en el foco este martes: IHS, HQY, GETY, SGMO y STNE

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este lunes: SAIC, GETY, CTM, CWCO y TSQ.

5 acciones en el foco este lunes: SAIC, GETY, CTM, CWCO y TSQ

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On Tuesday, Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, GOOGL)) inked an agreement to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44375130/google-announces-agreement-to-acquire-wiz" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquire</a> cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal. Upon closing, Wiz will join Google Cloud.
The acquisition marks Alphabet's largest deal to date, surpassing its $12.5 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/weve-acquired-motorola-mobility/" rel="noreferrer noopener">purchase</a> of Motorola Mobility in 2012.
Founded in 2020 by former Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) executives, Wiz provides rapidly growing cloud security solutions and partners with major cloud providers, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
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Headquartered in New York, Wiz was valued at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44369083/google-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-cybersecurity-startup-wiz-for-30-billion-largest-deal-ever-amid-antitrust-uncertainty-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$16 billion in late 2023</a> and backed by Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz. Alphabet <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/07/39764952/google-parent-alphabet-reportedly-eyes-23b-acquisition-of-cybersecurity-firm-wiz-to-take-on-microsof" rel="noreferrer noopener">attempted to acquire</a> the company for $23 billion earlier, but talks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39907654/alphabet-wiz-deal-now-off-the-table-but-tech-bull-sees-consolidation-in-cybersecuri" rel="noreferrer noopener">fell through</a> over regulatory and structural issues.
To enhance Google Cloud, Alphabet also acquired Mandiant in March 2022 for $5.40 billion to integrate with the Google Cloud platform. It also acquired Looker in June 2019 for $2.60 billion and Apigee in 2016 for $625 million.
Google Cloud's acquisition of Wiz advances its strategy in two rapidly growing areas: cloud security and multicloud adoption in the AI era. As AI-driven cloud usage evolves, the need for scalable, advanced cybersecurity has become critical for businesses and national security.
Wiz offers a user-friendly platform compatible with major cloud providers, serving organizations of all sizes with growing security needs. With Google Cloud's AI and security expertise, it will become more automated, scalable, and cost-effective.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, commented, "From its earliest days, Google's strong security focus has made us a leader in keeping people safe online. Today, businesses and governments that run in the cloud are looking for even stronger security solutions, and greater choice in cloud computing providers. Together, Google Cloud and Wiz will turbocharge improved cloud security and the ability to use multiple clouds."
At the end of the fourth quarter, Alphabet had $95.66 billion in <a target="_blank" href="https://abc.xyz/assets/a3/91/6d1950c148fa84c7d699abe05284/2024q4-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash on its balance sheet</a>.
Price Action: GOOGL shares are trading higher by 0.03% at $164.34 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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Nuam, the unified entity of the Santiago, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44370947/nasdaq-and-nuam-strengthen-technology-partnership-to-drive-capital-market-integration-in-latin-ame" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lima, and Colombia stock exchanges</a>, extended its partnership with Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>).
All three exchanges&#8217; central securities depositories (CSDs) will integrate Nasdaq&#8217;s CSD platform to enhance post-trade processing efficiency across the region.
The partnership comes as the exchanges consolidate their trading infrastructures on Nasdaq's platform to attract global liquidity.
It also builds on Nasdaq's long-standing relationship with Chile's one of the most advanced CSD systems, Depósito Central de Valores (DCV).
Nuam CEO Juan Pablo Córdoba stated, &#8220;Our alliance with Nasdaq reaffirms our commitment to building an integrated, efficient, and accessible capital market in Latin America.&#8221;
&#8216;The adoption of this technology will optimize connectivity, strengthen our infrastructure, and facilitate access for global investors, boosting competitiveness and the growth of the Latin American financial ecosystem, Córdoba explained.
Last month, Nasdaq disclosed a partnership with Austrian Reporting Services (AuRep) to supply regulatory reporting&nbsp;technology <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/02/44000716/nasdaq-secures-deal-to-upgrade-austrias-regulatory-reporting-infrastructure" rel="noreferrer noopener">for Austria's financial sector</a>.
Under the agreement, approximately 90% of Austrian credit institutions will transition their regulatory reporting infrastructure to the cloud, replacing their legacy on-premises system with Nasdaq AxiomSL.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Listed Funds Trust Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCDF#NYSE">BCDF</a>) and iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchanges ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>)
Price Action: NDAQ shares are up 0.03% at $74.57 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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Keybanc analyst Jason Celino maintains Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $750 to $710.

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Expected gross revenues at $2.0 billion TEN to become one of the largest independent Shuttle tanker operators
ATHENS, Greece, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEN, Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEN#NYSE">TEN</a>) (the "Company") announces the construction of nine DP2 Suezmax Shuttle Tankers with 15-year employment contracts for Petrobras Transporte S.A. ("Transpetro"), Brazil's largest oil and gas transportation company. The deliveries are scheduled for 2027 and 2028 and TEN intends to build the vessels at Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. in South Korea, the yard that the Company is currently using for the construction of three DP2 Shuttle Tankers, all on long-term contracts to major oil companies, with deliveries in 2025 and 2026.
The charter will be in the form of a bareboat and the charterer will assume all operating and technical costs associated with the running of the vessels during the assigned employment period. With a proforma fleet of 16 DP2 Suezmax Shuttle tankers, TEN is now one of the world's largest Shuttle tanker owners. Gross revenues from this project are expected to be around $2.0 billion.

TEN Announces Construction Of Nine Suezmax Shuttle Tankers With Expected Gross Revenues Of $2B, 15-Year Petrobras Contracts; TEN Becomes Largest Independent Shuttle Tanker Operator; Deliveries In 2027-2028

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The majority-owned unit of China National Tobacco Corp. reported double-digit profit and revenue growth last year, lighting a fire under its stock
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Key Takeaways:</h4>
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<li>CTIHK's profit rose more than 40% last year, as it banked on its monopolistic advantages in China's massive market for tobacco products</li>
<li>Shares of the company, which is majority-owned by China's tobacco monopoly, rose 140% last year to record highs</li>
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It's well known that smoking is bad for your health, and the number of smokers worldwide is also declining. But that's not getting in the way of business for&nbsp;China Tobacco International (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd.&nbsp;(6055.HK) (CTIHK), the cigarette importing and exporting arm of China's tobacco monopoly, whose thriving business pumped up its profit last year by more than 40%, according to its latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/search/titlesearch.xhtml">annual results</a>&nbsp;published earlier this month.
That strong performance has lit a fire under the company's shares, which rose 140% last year, significantly outperforming an 18% gain for the broader Hang Seng Index over that time. The gains have kept coming this year, as the stock continues to hit new record highs, marking the company as one worth following.
China's tobacco industry underwent major reforms in 2003, bringing together the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, tobacco companies and cigarette producers in an overhaul that also produced CTIHK in 2004. The company was tasked with operating China's cigarette and tobacco import and export business in 2018 and went public in Hong Kong a year later. It's still majority owned by the nation's tobacco monopoly, China National Tobacco Corp., which holds 72.3% of CTIHK's shares.
China National Tobacco Corp. is China's only business engaged in the production and sale of tobacco, including imports and exports. The head of China's tobacco regulator, the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, concurrently serves as the general manager of the corporation, and CTIHK is its only publicly listed unit. That unusual relationship between the nation's tobacco monopoly and its regulator often means that the harmful effects of smoking are publicized, but only half-heartedly.
Among other things related to its import and export business, CTIHK sells Chinese cigarettes to overseas companies, including duty-free shops and wholesalers, and also sells new types of tobacco products.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">World's tobacco leader</h4>
China is, without question, the world's tobacco leader. It's the largest tobacco-growing country, with an output of 2.13 million tons in 2021, accounting for 36% of global production. Southwest China's Yunnan province is the country's largest tobacco-growing region, accounting for 40% of production. China is also the world's largest market for cigarette consumption.
But despite its own large domestic production, China mainly uses imported tobacco for its middle- to high-end cigarettes for taste-related reasons. Meanwhile, most of China's tobacco exports to Southeast Asia are low-end.
Despite its attempts to raise awareness about smoking's harmful effects, China's tobacco and cigarette market continues to grow quite robustly. According to Euromonitor International, the number of smokers in China fell from 278 million in 2009 to 276 million by 2023. But per-capita consumption of related products over that time doubled to 6,675 yuan as rising living standards led to more purchasing of higher quality products. The market was worth a massive 1.82 trillion yuan ($252 billion) in annual sales by 2023, up 120% compared with 2009.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Asset-light model</h4>
CTIHK uses an asset-light model that gives it virtually no fixed assets on its balance sheet and thus an average return on equity (ROE) of more than 20%. The company's revenue grew 10.5% year-on-year to HK$13.07 billion ($1.68 billion) in 2024, while its gross margin rose 1.3 percentage points and its net profit jumped 42.6% to HK$854 million. It rewarded its shareholders generously, distributing a dividend of HK$0.46 per share last year, up 43.8%.
Tobacco is the company's biggest import business category, contributing 63% and 60% of its revenue and gross profit in 2024. The company imports tobacco products from countries including Brazil, the U.S., Argentina and Canada, and distributes them to provincial-level companies in China.
The company is the only supplier of foreign tobacco and cigarette products in China, with no other access to the massive market for overseas suppliers. Such an arrangement puts CTIHK at a major advantage when negotiating with suppliers, including tremendous pricing power.
Still, the company's import volume dropped 4.5% last year to 112,000 tons. But that was offset by an increase in the aggregate sales price per unit. Cinda Securities data shows CTIHK's average sale price for its imported products rose as much as 24.4% in the second half of 2024, contributing to 2.2% growth in annual revenue and 12.7% gross profit growth for that part of the business to HK$8.25 billion and HK$826 million, respectively.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Heat-not-burn products as new growth driver</h4>
Heat-not-burn (HNB) products have become a major industry focus for traditional cigarette companies in recent years. Unlike traditional cigarettes, HNB products release nicotine and aerosol through the heating but not burning of tobacco, thus reducing the content of harmful substances such as tar. That lower harm level, combined with lower tax rates than traditional cigarettes, are making HNB products cheaper and all the rage lately.
The HNB market is highly concentrated, with&nbsp;Philip Morris&nbsp;(PM.US) the industry leader with 71% of the market. China has not opened up its market for such products, but CTIHK has been actively exploring such sales to overseas markets. Last year, the company's exports of new types of tobacco products rose 12.5% year-on-year, while its gross profit for that business rose 22.9%. According to Cinda Securities, CTIHK is pricing its HNB products at just one quarter of the unit price charged by the four top tobacco producers globally, which is likely to catalyze growth of its HNB business going forward.
Analysts polled by Bloomberg Data currently expect CTIHK's revenue to grow 14% this year. The stock now trades at a price to earnings (P/E) ratio of 18 times, trailing the 21.5 for Philip Morris, whose revenue is only forecast to rise 9% this year. That means that despite its recent price run-up, CTIHK's stock could still have some more potential upside.
The company has many factors going for it, from the relatively slow decline in the size of China's smoking population, to rapidly rising cigarette prices, and its position as the country's only cigarette importer and exporter. With the possibility of new business coming its way from its majority shareholder at any time, the stock looks well positioned to move on from its recent highs to even greater heights.

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Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson maintains Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $220 to $202.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Alphabet, Lowers Price Target to $202

Keybanc analyst Alex Markgraff maintains BILL Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILL#NYSE">BILL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $85 to $70.

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Keybanc Maintains Overweight on BILL Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $70

Good Morning Traders! In today&#8217;s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.
Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.
We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market&#8217;s pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let&#8217;s dive into the stock analysis:
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
SPY is currently trading near our key level of 565.38. For the bulls, we want to see buyers step in and push the price toward 566.46. If price action remains constructive above 566.46, we anticipate a move to 567.81. Should 567.81 be defended as support during the session, buyers may attempt to drive the price higher to 569.16. If momentum remains strong, our high bull target on the day is 569.98.
If 565.38 fails to hold as support, sellers will look to drive the auction down to 564.29. If bears maintain control, a further decline could bring 563.23 into focus. A break below this level would expose the next key support at 561.90. In the event of heavy downside pressure, our low bear target for the session stands at 560.83.
Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ)
QQQ is currently auctioning near our key level of 479.03. For the bulls, we want to see strength above 479.03 to establish support. If this level holds, buyers could attempt a rally toward 481.73. Continued upside momentum would bring 483.95 into play. Should the bullish trend persist, we anticipate a test of 486.10, with the high bull target set at 487.69.
If 479.03 fails to act as support, the bears will aim to push the price lower to 476.85. If selling pressure builds, we expect a move down to 474.66. Further weakness could see 471.33 challenged as a key support zone. If sellers maintain dominance and break through this level, our low bear target for today is 469.27.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Apple is currently trading around our level of 212.44. For the bulls, we want to see this level hold as support and drive the price higher toward 214.07. If buyers continue to step in, we expect a further rally toward 215.25. Should momentum persist, the final upside objective for today stands at 216.70.
If 212.44 fails to hold as support, the bears will likely attempt to drive the price down to 211.12. If selling pressure continues, we anticipate a further drop to 209.81. Should bears retain control and momentum accelerates, a test of 208.81 is probable, with our low bear target for the session set at 207.93.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)
Microsoft is currently trading near our level of 386.09. For the bulls, we are looking for price action to hold steady above 386.09 and push toward 387.60. If buyers maintain strength, we anticipate further upside toward 388.53. Continued momentum could see Microsoft extend gains to our high bull target of 389.29.
If 386.09 does not hold as support, the bears will look to drive the auction lower to 385.42. A breakdown below this level could bring 384.57 into play. If weakness persists, a further decline toward 382.69 is likely. In an extended bearish session, our low bear target is set at 379.50.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
NVIDIA is currently auctioning near our level of 119.44. For the bulls, we want to see this level act as a springboard for a push toward 120.27. If buyers sustain strength, the next upside target is 121.97. A continuation of bullish momentum could bring NVIDIA to our high bull target of 123.41, with an extended rally possibly reaching 125.21.
If 119.44 fails as support, we expect sellers to push lower toward 117.86. Continued downside pressure could drive price action to 116.61. If bears maintain control and the session remains weak, a further drop to 115.83 is likely, with our low bear target for today resting at 115.15.
Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
Alphabet is currently trading around 163.79. For the bulls, we want to see this level hold as support and push higher toward 165.41. If buying momentum continues, a move to 167.04 is likely. If Alphabet remains strong, an extended rally could bring the price toward our high bull target.
If 163.79 fails to hold as support, we expect the bears to take control and drive the price lower to 161.79. If further selling pressure emerges, a breakdown to 160.36 is probable. In a weak session, the final downside objective for today stands at 158.54.
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
Meta is currently trading around 604.50. For the bulls, we need to see this level hold as support and provide the strength needed for a move to 609.30. If buyers remain in control, we anticipate further upside toward 615.65. If momentum sustains, our high bull target for the session is 622.01.
If 604.50 fails to hold, sellers will likely push the price down to 598.17. If this level gives way, a further decline to 591.29 is expected. Should bearish momentum accelerate, our low bear target for the day is set at 585.73.
Tesla Inc. (TSLA)
Tesla is currently auctioning around our key level of 233.49. For the bulls, we want to see this level hold and push the price toward 235.74. If buying momentum continues, a move toward 238.50 is likely. If the broader market supports bullish sentiment, we could see Tesla test 239.92, with our high bull target for the session at 242.49.
If 233.49 cannot hold, we anticipate sellers pushing the price down to 230.65. If selling pressure increases, the next key level to watch is 228.45. Should the bears take full control, we expect Tesla to reach our low bear target at 226.53.
Final Word:
Today&#8217;s session kicks off with key Canadian CPI data for February at 8:30 AM ET, alongside Housing Starts, Building Permits, Import Price Index, and the New York Fed Services Business Activity report. At 9:15 AM ET, Industrial Production, Capacity Utilization, and Manufacturing Production figures for February will be released. Later in the session, the Treasury will hold a 52-Week Bill Auction at 11:30 AM ET, followed by a 20-Year Bond Auction at 1 PM ET.
With the FOMC rate decision looming tomorrow, market participants should be prepared for volatility. Price action may be choppy as traders position themselves ahead of the announcement. Expect erratic moves and quick reversals as liquidity shifts throughout the day. Stay focused, manage risk accordingly, and trade with discipline. Good luck!
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Investing in dividend-paying stocks has long been a popular investment strategy for those seeking to generate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44244110/how-this-59-year-old-investor-built-a-real-estate-portfolio-that-generates-105kper-month-in-passive">passive income</a> and build long-term wealth.
A well-constructed portfolio provides a cash flow stream and the potential for capital appreciation over time for the investor, so many are seeking advice online on this matter. For many individuals, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43372321/im-39-and-built-900k-in-7-years-dividend-investor-eyes-retirement-by-55-with-explosive-income-shares">dividend</a> investments are charming because of their ability to compound returns, especially when reinvested. Yet, building a portfolio to reap these benefits requires discipline, patience, and a good strategy.
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And this is what a Reddit user has done. The investor recently shared his success story in a community on the discussion board, revealing that he&#8217;s crossed the $12,895 per year in dividends milestone. This achievement, which took him nearly three years to accomplish, brings him an extra $1,000 per month in passive income.
&#8220;It took me almost three years to get to this point… I have the feeling it's gonna really start taking off from here! Pretty pumped!&#8221; the investor wrote.
The investor&#8217;s portfolio consists of over 18 stocks and funds, each contributing to the $12,895 annual dividend income. Let&#8217;s explore the poster&#8217;s top 10 favorite holdings below.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$12,895/Year in Dividend Income: Top 10 Stocks and Funds That Contribute to This Sum</h2>
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
Israeli shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) operates globally and has benefited from high freight rates. ZIM has an annual dividend yield of approximately 39.60%.
TORM Plc
Based in Denmark, TORM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMD#NASDAQ">TRMD</a>) is a container shipping company that transports refined oil products. Investors like TRMD because of its high dividend history and exposure to global oil transport. The company pays 36.66% in dividends.
Mesabi Trust
With an annual dividend yield of 25.84%, Mesabi Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSB#NYSE">MSB</a>) is a royalty trust that makes revenue from iron ore production in Minnesota, with distributions based on the mining company's earnings. Individuals invest in MSB because of the exposure to commodities it offers and the high dividends it pays.
Medical Properties Trust
A real estate investment trust, Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPW#NYSE">MPW</a>) pays investors 5.48% annually in dividends. MPW owns hospitals and leases them to operators, and has a history of strong dividend paying.
VOC Energy Trust
VOC Energy Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOC#NYSE">VOC</a>) is a royalty trust earning revenue from oil and gas production in Texas and Kansas. VOC pays investors approximately 22.71% in annual dividends and is sought especially during high oil prices.
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Amplify High Income ETF
Paying 12.58% in dividends, Amplify High Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YYY#NYSE">YYY</a>) is an ETF focused on high-income closed-end funds, offering diversified high-yield exposure.
Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund
Another closed-end fund, Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACP#NYSE">ACP</a>) invests in high-yield bonds and credit securities. ACP pays investors approximately 18.73% in dividends.
Vale S.A.
Vale&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>) is a Brazilian mining giant focused on iron ore, nickel, and copper, and one of the largest iron ore producers globally. VALE has an annual dividend yield of around 7.76%.
Verizon Communications
With a dividend yield of around 6.21%, Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) is a major U.S. telecom company providing wireless and broadband services. Investors like VZ because of its stable, defensive stock with a long history of dividend growth.
Aker BP ASA
Aker BP ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas company focusing on offshore production in the North Sea. Paying investors approximately 12.1% in annual dividends, AKRBF has solid payouts and growth potential.&nbsp;
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KBR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) shares rose in the premarket session on Tuesday after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44372073/kbr-awarded-estimated-229m-contract-for-u-s-army-cargo-helicopter-systems" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced a significant contract win.</a>
The firm was awarded a recompete task order worth an estimated $229 million under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center&#8217;s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle.
This contract is to provide life cycle research and analysis for U.S. Army Cargo Helicopter Systems, specifically focusing on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
The task order was awarded by the U.S. Air Force&#8217;s 774 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, and the work will be carried out over a five-year period in Huntsville, Alabama.
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KBR will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing recommendations aimed at increasing the availability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the Chinook helicopters. The company will also provide logistics management, testing program management, and supportability analyses.
The CH-47 Chinook is a critical asset in the U.S. Army&#8217;s fleet, used in a variety of missions, including troop and cargo transport, medical evacuation, and disaster relief, as well as combat operations. KBR&#8217;s role will be instrumental in enhancing the sustainability and operational capabilities of the Chinook fleet, which is essential for the Army&#8217;s operations.
Stuart Bradie, KBR&#8217;s President and CEO, expressed pride in securing the contract, noting the company&#8217;s expertise in supporting the U.S. military. With over 35 years of experience working on Army aviation programs, KBR has long been a trusted partner in maintaining and improving military systems for national security.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, KBR stock has lost over 14% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Tidal Trust III Intech S&amp;P Small-Mid Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMDX#NYSE">SMDX</a>).
Yesterday, the company disclosed that it won a $176 million cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44355527/kbr-lands-advanced-space-technology-contract-with-us-air-force-for-176-million" rel="noreferrer noopener"> contract by the&nbsp;Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).</a>
The contract will provide operations and equipment maintenance support to the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS) in Maui, Hawaii.
Price Action: KBR shares are trading higher by 1.74% to $51.94 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMC#NYSE">OMC</a>) and Interpublic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) today announced that each company's respective stockholders overwhelmingly approved Omnicom's previously announced acquisition of Interpublic at each company's Special Meeting of Stockholders held today. The companies remain on track to complete the transaction in the second half of 2025.
Stockholder approval marks an important milestone in the process to combine Omnicom and Interpublic, which will bring together the industry's deepest bench of marketing talent, offering the most innovative services and products, all underpinned by an advanced sales and marketing platform.

Stockholders Approved Omnicom's Previously Announced Acquisition Of Interpublic At Special Meeting Of Stockholders

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Cryptocurrency

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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Kristen Kluska reiterates Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $163 price target.

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SRPT

Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Overweight on Sarepta Therapeutics, Maintains $163 Price Target

BLNK

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DASH

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FEMY

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CURRENC Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) ("CURRENC" or the "Company"), a fintech pioneer empowering financial institutions worldwide with artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, today announced its plan to form an AI-focused investment fund in collaboration with ARC Group, a leading global investment bank ("CURR-ARC AI Fund 1" or the "Fund"). As the first of a series of initiatives in CURRENC's strategic AI investment blueprint, CURR-ARC AI Fund 1 aims to raise up to $100 million and will invest in AI data center (AIDC), green energy, and computing power development, driving AI innovation and digital transformation globally.
The Fund's general partner is CURR-ARC GP Limited, a joint venture company owned 80% by CURRENC and 20% by ARC Group.
The investment focus of the Fund will be as follows: 1. Approximately 80% of the Fund will be dedicated to global investments in AI computing power and green energy infrastructure projects, including the first phase of CURRENC's planned 500MW hyperscale AIDC in Malaysia. 2. Approximately 20% of the Fund will target emerging enterprises in the fields of AI ecosystems, fintech, and AI-driven solutions.
The Fund will benefit from the leadership of a seasoned team of technology and finance experts, as well as experienced asset managers and AIDC operators. Together, they will execute the Fund's investment strategy.

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CURR

CURRENC Group And ARC Group Jointly Launch $100M AI-Focused Infrastructure & Investment Fund; The Fund's General Partner Is CURR-ARC GP Limited, A Joint Venture Company Owned 80% By CURRENC And 20% By ARC Group

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">91.46</td>
<td align="right">0.27</td>
<td align="right">0.29</td>
<td>51.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">87.31</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td align="right">0.28</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.68</td>
<td align="right">0.01</td>
<td align="right">0.01</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">194.98</td>
<td align="right">-2.03</td>
<td align="right">-1.04</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">41.81</td>
<td align="right">-0.37</td>
<td align="right">-0.88</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">214.13</td>
<td align="right">-1.30</td>
<td align="right">-0.61</td>
<td>43.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">132.26</td>
<td align="right">-0.68</td>
<td align="right">-0.52</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">78.99</td>
<td align="right">-0.21</td>
<td align="right">-0.27</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">48.98</td>
<td align="right">-0.11</td>
<td align="right">-0.23</td>
<td>195.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">97.21</td>
<td align="right">-0.06</td>
<td align="right">-0.07</td>
<td>533</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">146.75</td>
<td align="right">-0.02</td>
<td align="right">-0.02</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. 
For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.

Sector ETFs

XLRE

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Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 18, 2025

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) shares are trading higher in the premarket on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44371689/elbit-systems-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter 2024 results</a> and raised the quarterly dividend to $0.60/share.
The revenue for the quarter grew 18.7% year-over-year to $1.93 billion, beating the consensus of $1.78 billion. Adjusted EPS rose to $2.66 from $1.56 a year ago, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">beating the consensus of $1.95.</a>
Segment revenues YoY: Aerospace $641 million (+27.3%), C4I and Cyber $201.7 million (+6.9%), ISTAR and EW $329.2 million (+7.9%), Land $474.8 million (+28.5%) and Elbit Systems of America (ESA) $432.1 million (+5.5%).
Adjusted gross margin contracted to 24.5% from 25.3% a year ago, and adjusted operating margin expanded to 8.2% from 6.4% in the same quarter last year.
As of December 31, 2024, the order backlog rose to $22.6 billion from $17.8 billion a year earlier, with 65% from outside Israel and 57% scheduled for 2025–2026.
ESLT&#8217;s cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year totaled $534.61 million, up from $113.71 million a year ago.
Dividend: The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.60 per share from $0.50, payable on May 5 to the shareholders of record on April 22.
&#8220;Elbit Systems reports a solid set of annual and quarterly results today with a fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in revenues and backlog year-over-year. In addition to these strong metrics Elbit Systems generated $320 million in free cash flow. The company has secured significant contracts worldwide, with its advanced technologies achieving major successes and milestones alongside investments in R&amp;D and production infrastructure. Our global presence and diversified portfolio position us well to capture increasing global defense budgets,&#8221; commented Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems.
Price Action: ESLT shares are up 6.40% at $ 392.90 premarket at the last check Tuesday.

Dividends

ESLT

Elbit Systems Q4 Earnings: Sales And EPS Beat, Dividend Boost, Solid Order Backlog And More

Mizuho analyst Omotayo Okusanya maintains Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $141 to $170.

WELL

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Welltower, Raises Price Target to $170

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Financing

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Announces Comprehensive Refinancing of Approximately $1.042 Billion Existing Term Loans

Getty Images to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on March 17, 2025

Sports

Getty Images and UEFA Renew Multi-Year Agreement

Getty Images Signs Multi-Year Photography Partnership with the National Women's Soccer League

Getty Images Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

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NEUE

TURN

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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. - Warrants

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Nextdoor Holdings

MediaAlpha

Hello Group Inc. - American Depositary Shares

Hello Gr

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Shutterstock

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Tripadvisor

TrueCar

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trivago

Travelzoo

Vimeo

Vtex

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. - Common stock

Webtoon Entertainment

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Yalla Group

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