Heritage Insurance Hldgs Bolsa (NYSE: HRTG)

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Heritage Insurance Hldgs

Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc is a regional property and casualty insurance company that offers a variety of personal and commercial insurance products. Through its subsidiaries, Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance, Narragansett Bay Insurance, and Zephyr Insurance, the company issues personal residential property insurance in various states in the United States. It also offers commercial residential insurance predominantly for its Florida properties. Heritage Insurance manages insurance underwriting, customer services, actuarial analysis, distribution, and claims processing internally. Company operates in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina.

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Heritage Insurance Holdings shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 EPS results.

Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.99 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.46 by 115.22 percent. This is a 110.64 percent increase over earnings of $0.47 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $211.52 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $213.69 million by 1.01 percent. This is a 10.57 percent increase over sales of $191.30 million the same period last year.

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Heritage Insurance Hldgs Q1 EPS $0.99 Beats $0.46 Estimate, Sales $211.52M Miss $213.69M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 6, 2025

As of April 14, 2025, two stocks in the financial sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Palomar Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLMR#NASDAQ">PLMR</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 11, Jefferies analyst Andrew Andersen maintained Palomar with a Buy and raised the price target from $145 to $168. The company's stock jumped around 17% over the past five days and has a 52-week high of $148.54 .</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>PLMR Price Action: Shares of Palomar gained 3.4% to close at $147.88 on Friday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 97.47 Momentum score with Value at 46.88. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ProAssurance Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRA#NYSE">PRA</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 3, Citizens Capital Markets analyst Matthew Carletti downgraded ProAssurance from Market Outperform to Market Perform. The company's stock gained around 48% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRA">has a 52-week high</a> of $23.70.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 83.2</li>
<li>PRA Price Action: Shares of ProAssurance gained 0.7% to close at $23.30 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On March 13, Citizens Capital Markets analyst Matthew Carletti reiterated Heritage Insurance with a Market Perform rating. The company's stock gained around 16% over the past five days and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HRTG"> 52-week high </a> of $16.90.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.5</li>
<li>HRTG Price Action: Shares of Heritage Insurance gained 0.6% to close at $16.23 on Friday.</li>
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 1,200 points on Friday.
Shares of Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ges">fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
Guess? reported upbeat results for its fourth quarter and named Alberto Toni as CFO. The company said it sees FY26 revenue to increase 3.9% – 6.2% in US Dollars and adjusted EPS of $1.32 – $1.76.
Guess shares dipped 3% to $9.74 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLNK#NYSE">MLNK</a>) shares tumbled 20.5% to $13.99 in pre-market trading after falling 4% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Newsmax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMAX#NYSE">NMAX</a>) shares fell 19.2% to $50.18 in pre-market trading after gaining 18% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STVN#NYSE">STVN</a>) shares dipped 18.8% to $16.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) shares fell 18.3% to $20.11 in pre-market trading. Insteel Industries will announce its second quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, April 17.</li>
<li>Global Industrial Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIC#NYSE">GIC</a>) declined 17.3% to $18.00 in today's pre-market trading after dipping 5% in Thursday.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) dipped 16.7% to $6.16 in pre-market trading after dipping 7% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) shares dipped 16.1% to $13.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFG#NYSE">MFG</a>) shares fell 14.3% to $4.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) dipped 11.5% to $20.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Barclays PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCS#NYSE">BCS</a>) shares fell 11.5% to $12.67 in pre-market trading  after dipping 9% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) declined 9.3% to $117.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) dipped 8.8% to $36.41 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 4.8% to $254.40 in pre-market trading. Tesla shares fell over 5% on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected performance for the first quarter of 2025.</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 3.8% to $97.98 in pre-market trading after dipping around 8% on Thursday.</li>
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As of April 4, 2025, three stocks in the financial sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On March 11, Heritage Insurance posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. &#8220;The year 2024 was marked by numerous destructive hurricanes affecting communities across the Southeastern United States and in 2025, we&#8217;ve seen devastating wildfires affect residents of California,&#8221; said Ernie Garateix, Heritage CEO. The company's stock gained around 35% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $16.90.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 75.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>HRTG Price Action: Shares of Heritage Insurance gained 0.6% to close at $15.62 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 94.40 Momentum score with Value at 91.39. </li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HRTG"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="432" height="178" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/04042734/image-42.png" alt="" class="wp-image-857066" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/04042734/image-42.png 432w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/04042734/image-42-300x124.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px" /></a></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 2, CME Group reported that average daily volume rose 13% year-over-year in the first quarter. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CME">has a 52-week high</a> of $271.22.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.4</li>
<li>CME Price Action: Shares of CME gained 2.2% to close at $268.36 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">EZCORP Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>)</h3>
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<li>On March 28, EZCORP announced the closing of private offering of $300,000,000 of senior notes due 2032. The company's stock gained around 19% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW"> 52-week high</a> of $16.35.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 76.5</li>
<li>EZPW Price Action: Shares of EZCORP gained 3% to close at $15.78 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
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Shares of Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), granting the company a worldwide exclusive license to leverage the company&#8217;s novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sgmo">capsid, STAC-BBB.</a>
Sangamo Therapeutics shares jumped 39.5% to $0.8684 in pre-market trading
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Impact BioMedical Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBO#NYSE">IBO</a>) gained 115.3% to $0.9990 in pre-market trading after falling around 19% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) rose 82% to $0.1447 in pre-market trading after dipping over 22% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Wellchange Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCT#NASDAQ">WCT</a>) rose 69.4% to $0.3303 in pre-market trading after jumping 23% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLMA#NASDAQ">OLMA</a>) rose 49.3% to $5.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Entero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTO#NASDAQ">ENTO</a>) gained 40.1% to $0.6123 in pre-market after gaining 6% on Thursday.</li>
<li>CXApp Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) surged 37.6% to $1.11 in pre-market trading after the company reported business performance results for 2024 and announced a net revenue retention rate of 101%.</li>
<li>Soho House &amp; Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NYSE">SHCO</a>) gained 20% to $7.09 in pre-market trading following a 5% decline on Thursday.</li>
<li>Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NASDAQ">LION</a>) gained 11.1% to $7.90 in pre-market trading after falling 6% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMP#NYSE">CMP</a>) rose 4.5% to $9.61 in pre-market trading.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSAK#NASDAQ">LSAK</a>) fell 57.8% to $2.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNAC#NASDAQ">RNAC</a>) shares fell 48.7% to $6.31 in pre-market trading following a 5% decline on Thursday.</li>
<li>Solaris Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLSR#NYSE">SLSR</a>) declined 38.3% to $2.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFR#NYSE">GFR</a>) fell 22.6% to $4.21 in pre-market trading after dipping 9% on Thursday.</li>
<li>MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLNK#NYSE">MLNK</a>) dipped 20.5% to $13.99 in pre-market trading after falling 4% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) shares tumbled 18.3% to $20.11 in pre-market trading. Insteel Industries will announce its second quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, April 17.</li>
<li>Global Industrial Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIC#NYSE">GIC</a>) fell 17.3% to $18.00 in today's pre-market trading after dipping 5% in Thursday.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) fell 16.7% to $6.16 in pre-market trading after dipping 7% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) shares dipped 16.1% to $13.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEX#NYSE">EEX</a>) shares fell 15.7% to $3.21 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Citizens Capital Markets analyst Matthew Carletti reiterates Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.

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Heritage Insurance Board Decides To Continue Its Suspension Of Quarterly Shareholder Dividend

Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.46 by 43.48 percent. This is a 42.61 percent decrease over earnings of $1.15 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $210.26 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $199.87 million by 5.20 percent. This is a 12.46 percent increase over sales of $186.97 million the same period last year.

Heritage Insurance Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.66 Beats $0.46 Estimate, Sales $210.26M Beat $199.87M Estimate

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• Exagen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XGN#NASDAQ">XGN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $13.85 million. 
• Core Molding Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMT#AMEX">CMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $58.79 million. 
• FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCEL#NASDAQ">FCEL</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $1.35 per share on revenue of $33.49 million. 
• BrainsWay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWAY#NASDAQ">BWAY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $10.89 million. 
• Holley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLLY#NYSE">HLLY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $137.60 million. 
• RumbleON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMBL#NASDAQ">RMBL</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.23 per share on revenue of $278.42 million. 
• Bioventus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BVS#NASDAQ">BVS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $145.16 million. 
• Gauzy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAUZ#NASDAQ">GAUZ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $30.33 million. 
• Agenus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGEN#NASDAQ">AGEN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $2.54 per share on revenue of $30.09 million. 
• Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $5.18 billion. 
• First Watch Restaurant Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRG#NASDAQ">FWRG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $263.07 million. 
• United Natural Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $7.96 billion. 
• ECARX Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECX#NASDAQ">ECX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $240.78 million. 
• Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $1.05 billion. 
• Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.51 per share on revenue of $3.77 billion. 
• Endeavour Silver (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXK#NYSE">EXK</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $47.78 million. 
• Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDR#NYSE">EDR</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $47.78 million. 
• European Wax Center (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWCZ#NASDAQ">EWCZ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $52.17 million. 
• QuantaSing Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSG#NASDAQ">QSG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $98.59 million. 
• Kanzhun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZ#NASDAQ">BZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $248.09 million. 
• ATRenew (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NYSE">RERE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $662.40 million. 
• Legend Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEGN#NASDAQ">LEGN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.33 per share on revenue of $178.93 million. 
• Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.60 per share on revenue of $6.76 billion. 
• Achieve Life Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHV#NASDAQ">ACHV</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• 36KR Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRKR#NASDAQ">KRKR</a>) is expected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• Syra Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYRA#NASDAQ">SYRA</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $2.01 million. 
• Korn Ferry (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFY#NYSE">KFY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $650.45 million. 
• Eltek (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELTK#NASDAQ">ELTK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $13.40 million. 
• Ultralife (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULBI#NASDAQ">ULBI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $40.00 million. 
• Viking Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $1.34 billion. 
• Wheels Up Experience (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UP#NYSE">UP</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Global Indemnity Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBLI#NYSE">GBLI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.78 per share on revenue of $114.00 million. 
• Nuwellis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUWE#NASDAQ">NUWE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.43 per share on revenue of $2.50 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Champions Oncology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSBR#NASDAQ">CSBR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $12.93 million. 
• Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMSI#NASDAQ">SMSI</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $5.13 million. 
• Groupon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $127.74 million. 
• SuRo Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSSS#NASDAQ">SSSS</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $492 thousand. 
• Avino Silver &amp; Gold Mines (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASM#AMEX">ASM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $17.20 million. 
• SIGA Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIGA#NASDAQ">SIGA</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Voyager Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYGR#NASDAQ">VYGR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.35 per share on revenue of $16.58 million. 
• Zynex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZYXI#NASDAQ">ZYXI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $53.65 million. 
• Verrica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRCA#NASDAQ">VRCA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $1.30 million. 
• Superior Gr of Cos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGC#NASDAQ">SGC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $146.54 million. 
• E W Scripps (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSP#NASDAQ">SSP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $716.06 million. 
• Cadre Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDRE#NYSE">CDRE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $171.77 million. 
• Zevra Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZVRA#NASDAQ">ZVRA</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.40 per share on revenue of $8.93 million. 
• Pursuit Attractions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRSU#NYSE">PRSU</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Grove Collaborative Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GROV#NYSE">GROV</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $48.79 million. 
• Synchronoss Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNCR#NASDAQ">SNCR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $43.76 million. 
• Natures Sunshine Products (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NATR#NASDAQ">NATR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $109.46 million. 
• Finance of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOA#NYSE">FOA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $80.61 million. 
• Concrete Pumping Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBCP#NASDAQ">BBCP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $89.86 million. 
• loanDepot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDI#NYSE">LDI</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $310.08 million. 
• CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURI#NASDAQ">CURI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $13.10 million. 
• Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $297.27 million. 
• Eastern (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EML#NASDAQ">EML</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Allbirds (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRD#NASDAQ">BIRD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $3.45 per share on revenue of $55.86 million. 
• Westrock Coffee (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEST#NASDAQ">WEST</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.12 per share on revenue of $228.75 million. 
• Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASY#NASDAQ">CASY</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.59 per share on revenue of $3.78 billion. 
• Oil-Dri Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODC#NYSE">ODC</a>) is projected to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Vitesse Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTS#NYSE">VTS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $65.19 million. 
• Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWMN#NASDAQ">BWMN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $110.71 million. 
• MaxCyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXCT#NASDAQ">MXCT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.13 per share on revenue of $7.67 million. 
• Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $208.37 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For March 11, 2025

Guidance

Heritage Insurance Holdings Heritage Insurance Expects $35M-$40M Pre-Tax Net Current Accident Catastrophe Losses In Q1 2025 Due To Southern California Wildfires

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) ("Heritage" or the "Company"), a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today provided an update on the Company's fourth quarter 2024 financial results as well as an estimate of catastrophe loss from the Southern California wildfires expected to be incurred in the first quarter 2025.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Update: The Company expects to deliver its best earnings quarter of the year in the fourth quarter of 2024, exceeding the $18.9 million of after-tax net income achieved in the second quarter of 2024. This strong result includes an estimated $57.0 million impact from Hurricane Milton in the fourth quarter of 2024, which includes retained catastrophe losses of $40.0 million and a net reinstatement premium of $17.0 million. Lower than anticipated non-catastrophe accident year losses had a favorable impact on the quarter. As of January 21, 2025, the Company had settled over 9,000 2024 hurricane claims and has paid over $140 million for those claims. The Company has also closed approximately 90% of the hurricane claims reported in 2024.
First Quarter 2025 Update: The Company expects to incur approximately $35.0 - $40.0 million of pre-tax net current accident quarter catastrophe losses stemming from the Southern California wildfires in the first quarter of 2025. The Company is participating in insurance villages in the State of California, which are events where our personnel can meet directly with affected policyholders to support our insureds' recovery.
Ernie Garateix, CEO of Heritage, commented, "We want to express our deepest sympathies for all those affected by the Southern California wildfires. Heritage is deeply committed to supporting our customers and communities as they begin the difficult process of recovering from such a devastating event. We are also proud of the continued work from our teams, who are working tirelessly to process claims quickly and provide resources to those in need."

Heritage Projects Earnings In Q4 2024, Will Surpassing Q2 $18.9M Net Income Despite $57M Hurricane Milton Impact; Settled 9K Claims, Paid $140M; Closed 90% Claims; Anticipates $35M-$40M Q1 2025 Catastrophe Loss From Southern California Wildfires.

Heritage Insurance shares are trading higher after the company announced its board authorized a new $10 million share repurchase program.

Buybacks

Heritage Insurance Board Authorizes New Share Repurchase Plan Of $10M Commencing Upon  December 31, 2024 Expiration Of Prior Program

Heritage Insurance Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.05 by 440 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $198.841 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $209.910 million by 5.27 percent. This is a 12.57 percent increase over sales of $176.641 million the same period last year.

Heritage Insurance Hldgs Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.27 Beats $0.05 Estimate, Sales $198.841M Miss $209.910M Estimate

Fourth Quarter 2024 Estimated Catastrophe Losses The Company expects to incur approximately $57 million of net current accident quarter catastrophe losses stemming from Hurricane Milton in the fourth quarter of 2024. On the day after Hurricane Milton struck Florida, the Company had assembled claims handing resources in several locations including over 2,000 adjusters and more than 200 emergency service vendors ready to assist our policy holders. Twelve days following the storm the Company has received 5,435 claims with the average wait time for policy holders calling in their claims of under one minute. The reported claim count for Hurricane Milton is just under 50% of that experienced during Hurricane Ian during the same time frame.
Mr. Garateix continued, "Overall, we are in a strong financial position and backed by a $1.30 billion reinsurance tower. We expect gross losses from hurricane Milton to possibly reach the third layer of our reinsurance tower which starts at $450 million and goes to $914 million. We continue to maintain a robust level of reinsurance coverage through year end 2024. Importantly, the strategic actions that we have taken over the last three years have helped to mitigate our losses from significant events like the three recent hurricanes. These actions which include rate adequacy, exposure management and underwriting discipline will enable Heritage to continue to support our customers as well as, we believe, further expand our business for years to come."&nbsp;

Heritage Insurance Expects $57M Catastrophe Losses In Q4 2024 Due To Hurricane Milton; Assembles Over 2K Adjusters And 200 Emergency Vendor Services; 5,435 Claims Received With Less Than One-Minute Wait Time; Claim Count Is Under 50% Compared To Hurricane Ian

Third Quarter 2024 Estimated Catastrophe Losses The Company expects to incur approximately $48 million of net current accident quarter catastrophe losses stemming from Hurricanes Debbie and Helene in the third quarter 2024. Despite the impact of the hurricanes, the Company expects to deliver positive net income for the third quarter of 2024.&nbsp;

Heritage Insurance Expects To Incur ~$48M Of Net Current Accident Quarter Catastrophe Losses Stemming From Hurricanes Debbie And Helene In Q3 2024. Despite The Impact Of The Hurricanes, The Company Expects To Deliver Positive Net Income For Q3 2024.

Many experts warned that Hurricane Milton could be the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41266095/hurricane-milton-knocks-out-power-for-over-2m-in-florida-nextera-energy-duke-energy-and-tampa-electr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">worst storm in U.S. history. It</a>&nbsp;made landfall Wednesday on the west coast of Florida, causing flooding and wind damage and leaving millions without power. While the full scope of the storm's damage is unknown, it was a Category 3, less powerful than initially anticipated.&nbsp;
On Thursday, as the immediate threat from Hurricane Milton began to diminish, investors cautiously responded by purchasing shares of companies that had been significantly affected in the lead-up to the storm. Many insurance stocks with exposure to Florida dropped sharply the week before Milton made landfall as traders and investors braced for potential catastrophic impacts. See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41276280/hurricane-milton-closes-multiple-florida-airports-over-3-000-flights-canceled-and-delayed-10-air">Hurricane Milton Closes Multiple Florida Airports, Over 3,000 Flights Canceled And Delayed: 10 Airline Stocks That Could Be Hit Hardest</a> HCI Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCI#NYSE">HCI</a>), American Coastal Insurance Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACIC#NYSE">ACIC</a>) and Heritage Insurance Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) are three insurance companies that serve the Florida market. Each stock traded down more than 15% heading into the storm as investors worried about the storm's potential to cause billions of dollars of damage. But Thursday morning, after the worst of the storm passed through the Sarasota and Tampa Bay regions, shares of the insurance companies traded higher. By midday Thursday, American Coastal shares traded higher by around 7%, HCI shares were up around 6%, and Heritage's stock was up around 3%. In addition to the insurance stocks, Mosiac Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>) a chemical company with mines in Florida, traded higher by more than 3%. Mosaic shares had sold off ahead of the storm as investors worried about Milton flooding Mosiac's mines.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Generac Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) traded lower on Thursday. Generac, a company that produces generators for homes and businesses, tends to trade higher during natural disasters when people are left without power and reliant on solutions like generators. Keep Reading:
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Insurance Stocks Rebound As Investors Assess Hurricane Milton's Aftermath: 3 Stocks To Watch

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Biggest Stock Moves Ahead</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-rising-yields-neutral-rate-tlt-mc-10082024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>).
Note the following:
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<li>TLT moves inverse to the yield. The higher the yield goes, the lower TLT falls.</li>
<li>The chart shows the move up in TLT in anticipation of Fed rate cuts.</li>
<li>The chart shows a breakout above the resistance zone.</li>
<li>The chart shows when the Fed cut rates.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the spot on Arora call was made on the same day that the Fed cut interest rates. The Arora call was made in advance of the Fed announcement, giving investors more time to act. The Arora call was that yields were likely to rise on long bonds, sending TLT lower. The Arora call was a contrary call squarely going against the prevailing wisdom at that time. At that time, the following described the landscape.
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<li>Technically oriented investors were buying TLT because of the technical breakout.</li>
<li>Macro investors were buying TLT because of the rate cut. Going into the Fed meeting the consensus was still a 25 bps cut, even though the idea of a 50 basis point rate cut was gaining steam.</li>
<li>The prevailing wisdom in the market was that TLT would go up.</li>
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<li>The chart shows that the breakout failed, and TLT has experienced a significant drop since the Arora call.</li>
<li>The chart shows that TLT is now getting closer to the top support zone.</li>
<li>The down move in TLT is remarkable because during this time, the money has been flowing into the safety of long Treasury bonds due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. In The Arora Report analysis, if it was not for the Middle East conflict escalation, TLT would have already fallen into the top support zone.</li>
<li>RSI on the chart shows that TLT is oversold. An oversold ETF often bounces.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, unless the economic data changes or a war breaks out, or the Fed changes its course, any rally in TLT has a 70% probability of failing. The reason behind this prediction is that irrespective of who is elected, Trump or Harris, the government's borrowing and spending is going to go up. Higher borrowing means a larger supply of Treasuries.  A larger supply of Treasuries indicates a higher yield on long bonds. If the U.S. has a divided government after the election, the borrowing will be less than it will be if either party sweeps. In the event of a one party sweep, TLT can potentially fall to the bottom support zone.</li>
<li>Investors should also pay attention to the10 year Treasury yield.  The 10 year Treasury yield is important because it is the reference rate for computing appropriate PE ratios in most models. In general, the rule is higher interest rates mean lower PE ratios. There are two reasons for this:
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<li>When interest rates are higher, the value of future earnings discounted to present is lower.</li>
<li>When bonds start paying higher interest rates, they offer more competition to stocks.</li>
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<li>The yield on 10 year Treasuries has risen from 3.68% on the day the Fed cut the interest rate to 4.031% as of this writing.</li>
<li>Contrary to expectations in the market, mortgage rates have also risen since the Fed rate cut.</li>
<li>Investors should also pay close attention to the neutral rate. The neutral rate is the Fed funds rate that is neither restrictive or expansionary.
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<li>In addition to the neutral rate, investors should also pay attention to the pace at which interest rates come down to the neutral rate.</li>
<li>The Fed is indicating that the neutral rate might be around 3.4% in 2025. Previously, the Fed was pointing to a long run neutral rate of 2.5%.</li>
<li>The prevailing wisdom in the market is that the neutral rate is in the range of 2.5% &#8211; 3.5%.</li>
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<li>Regarding the neutral rate, The Arora Report has another contrary call. Unless economic data substantially changes or geopolitical conditions substantially change, the likely neutral rate is higher than the market consensus. In The Arora Report analysis, the likely neutral rate is 3.25 &#8211; 4.25%. </li>
<li>The foregoing discussion on the long bond rate, 10 year rate, and neutral rate is very important because in view of The Arora Report analysis and contrary calls, earnings will have to be very robust for the stock market to advance from here and sustain at a higher level.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, implied volatility of options on popular individual stocks around earnings indicates that the biggest moves after earnings in recent years in individual stocks are ahead. This has two practical implications for investors:
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<li>This will provide more opportunities for prudent investors who are set up to systematically take advantage of volatility in a proven way instead of being afraid of volatility.</li>
<li>Some of the existing positions in portfolios may be hit hard. To balance it with stocks that move up significantly, it is important to make sure the portfolio is properly diversified.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, prior to the jobs report, the probability of a 50 bps cut after the next Fed meeting was about 30%. Now, the probability has dropped to 5%.</li>
<li>Based on The Arora Report proprietary sentiment indicator, sentiment in the stock market is very positive.&nbsp; S&amp;P 500 at 6000 is the magnet for traders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Based on The Arora Report's proprietary methodology, numerous short squeezes are taking place, adding to the upside moves in individual stocks.</li>
<li>There is renewed excitement in AI stocks. The main reason is that NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) AI Summit is taking place.</li>
<li>There is also buying ahead of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) analyst meeting about AI on October 10.&nbsp; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) will also highlight its progress on AI during its analyst day on October 10.</li>
<li>Adding to excitement in the stock market is the upcoming Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) robotaxi event on October 10.</li>
<li>Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released on October 10. Headline CPI consensus is 0.1%.  Core CPI consensus is 0.2%.</li>
<li>Hurricane Milton is barreling towards Florida.&nbsp; Insurance stocks such as Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVE#NYSE">UVE</a>), Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>), and HCI Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCI#NYSE">HCI</a>) are seeing selling pressure.&nbsp; Generator manufacturer Generac Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) is seeing buying pressure, so are roofing stocks such as Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BECN#NASDAQ">BECN</a>) and Owens Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>).</li>
<li>Volatility index (VIX) continues to stay high on anxiety about the Middle East. VIX is elevated at 22 as of this writing.</li>
<li>As an actionable item, the sum total of the foregoing is in the protection band, which strikes the optimum balance between various crosscurrents. &nbsp; Please scroll down to see the protection band. The protection band is one of the large number of unique edges that are available to members of The Arora Report.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">China Disappoints</h3>
We have been sharing with you day by day the epic rally in Chinese stocks and the reasons behind it. Today, at the beginning, hopes were high as Mainland China investors returned after a one week holiday.  Mainland benchmark stock index CSI 300 jumped 11% at the open but subsequently lost some of the gains, finishing up 5.9%.  In spite of the pullback, CSI 300 is up about 30% over the last month.
In Hong Kong, Hang Seng lost 9.41%. This is the biggest drop since the 2008 financial crisis. Stocks in Hong Kong were trading during the mainland holiday. The reason for the disappointment is that investors were counting on the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to offer concrete stimulus measures at a briefing. However, the chair of NDRC Zheng Shanjie did not offer new concrete stimulus steps. This disappointed traders.
As full disclosure, for those who understand the China risk, The Arora Report&#8217;s plan continues to be to buy Mainland China ETF Xtrackers Hvst CSI 300 China A Shs ETF Class A (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASHR#NYSE">ASHR</a>) and Hong Kong ETF iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) when they fall in the recently updated buy zones in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), NVDA, and TSLA.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is range bound.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges. The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.  If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash. A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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