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HeartSciences Inc is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered medical technology company focused on transforming ECGs/EKGs to save lives through earlier detection of heart disease. Its objective is to improve healthcare by making it a far more valuable cardiac screening tool, particularly in frontline or point-of-care clinical settings. It is developing a suite of AI-ECG diagnostic solutions for use in any healthcare care setting, either via MyoVista Insights cloud-platform using one of the millions of ECG devices currently in clinical use or via MyoVista wavECG Device.

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On paper, Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) seemingly represents one of the more compelling investment opportunities. In 2022, a Deloitte survey revealed that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/penny-stocks/22/07/27981691/90-of-consumers-under-40-report-wanting-healthier-eco-friendlier-options-this-plant-based-br">90% of younger consumers</a> — despite encountering financial constraints — made at least some effort to reduce their environmental impact, including using plant-based foods. Unfortunately, this positive sentiment backdrop hasn't done many favors for BYND stock in recent years.
One major clue that the business isn't clicking is that Beyond continues to march forward with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41982695/whats-going-on-with-beyond-meat-stock-today">new product innovations</a> but yielding no sustained positive price action in BYND stock. For example, shares temporarily popped higher in November when the company announced its latest product called Beyond Sun Sausage. Unfortunately, the pop was short-lived, with BYND losing about 31% of value in the trailing month.
Another clue is the poor financial performance. It's true that Beyond is paring down its losses per share over the past few quarters. However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYND/earnings">revenue growth has largely declined</a> on a year-over-year basis. And with that, it's hardly surprising that the vast majority of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYND/insider-trades">insider transactions</a> have been sales of BYND stock.
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Finally, the immediate technical situation is difficult to ignore. Beyond Meat stock struggled to hold onto the critical $5 support line in November and it conspicuously failed to grip the $4 level as well. Even the $3.50 level appears questionable, tempting an options strategy called the bear call spread.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Underwriting the Risk That BYND Stock Will Stay Subdued</h2>
A distinct multi-leg transaction, the <a href="https://help.benzinga.com/en/articles/6332601-bear-call-spread-options-trade">bear call spread</a> — as implied in the name — represents a pessimistic trade. The basic idea is the trader entering the position anticipates the target security to fall in value. However, unlike a "directly" bearish wager, the bear call starts from a cash inflow position.
Structurally, the trader sells a call option for a given expiration date while simultaneously buying a call at a higher strike price. Naturally, the gross debit paid for the long call cuts into the income received from the short call credit. However, buying the long call is important in case the stock moves against the trader (i.e. in the upward direction).
Therefore, the bear call spread features a capped-risk, capped-reward opportunity. Effectively, the speculator is underwriting the risk that the target security will not rise above the breakeven threshold. Ideally, the stock in question will drop to the short call strike or slightly below to collect the maximum reward, which is called the yield.
Generally speaking, the higher the yield, the less likely it is that the bear call spread will pan out successfully for the risk underwriter. At the same time, extremely low yields may pose a significant positional risk due to the amount of capital in danger of incurring the maximum loss.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Targeting the $3.50 Level</h2>
For a quick yield opportunity, traders may consider selling the 3.50/4.00 bear call spread for the options chain expiring Jan. 3, 2025. At the time of writing, the individual process involves selling the $3.50 call at a bid of 20 cents and buying the $4 call at an ask of 12 cents. Applying the options multiplier, the maximum reward is $8 for every $42 at risk or a yield of slightly more than 19%.
While it's not the most exciting reward, the timeframe comes out to only two business weeks. Further, BYND stock needs to fall to $3.50 (or lower) to receive the maximum yield. That's a doable proposition given the security's technical and fundamental woes.
Lastly, while businesses always have a chance at a comeback, Beyond Meat has consistently disappointed its stakeholders. Since the start of the year, BYND has lost about 56% of its value. With insiders not believing in their own stock, it's a gargantuan task to convince outside investors to take the plunge.
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LiveOne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVO#NASDAQ">LVO</a>), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today that the company received a formal written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") that LiveOne has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and that this matter is now closed. LiveOne's shares of common stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "LVO".
This confirmation follows the Company's continued efforts to improve its balance sheet by enhancing shareholder value.

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- Approximately 300 more people with cystic fibrosis in the U.S. are now eligible for a medicine that treats the underlying cause of their disease for the first time -
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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>): The company was one of several quantum computing stocks that continued to see strong interest from readers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42380768/quantum-computing-stocks-roundup-d-wave-rigetti-ionq-lead-the-charge-with-explosive-growth">during the week.</a> The stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42517239/d-wave-quantum-shares-are-on-the-rise-monday-whats-going-on">traded higher</a> on the week after news from Google that its Willow quantum chip made a breakthrough in quantum computing. The breakthrough of Willow has investors looking for quantum computing companies that could benefit as more eyes are on the sector heading into 2025. Analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QBTS/analyst-ratings"> are taking notice</a> as well with Craig Hallum maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $2.50 to $9, Benchmark maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $3 to $8 and Roth MKM maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $3 to $7.
The stock was up significantly over the last five days, as shown on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart below</a>. The stock is up over 800% year-to-date in 2024.
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Quantum Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>): Similar to D-Wave, Quantum Computing is one of the handful of stocks seeing increasingly more attention from readers thanks to soaring interest in the quantum computing space. The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42554980/whats-going-on-with-quantum-computing-qubt-stock">announced a prime contract </a>from NASA for imaging and data processing support that will use the company's Dirac-3 entropy quantum optimization machine. Quantum Computing said the contract could lead to additional deals if successful. The company has also announced a share offering to strengthen its financial position.
The stock was up significantly over the past week. Shares are up over 1,800% year-to-date in 2024.
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SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>): The voice AI company returns to the Stock Whisper Index for a second time in December. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42491511/soundhound-ai-shares-are-surging-friday-what-you-need-to-know">recently highlighted its </a>awards and recognition it has received in the conversational AI market. A partnership with Church's Texas Chicken for voice AI drive-thru ordering solutions has also put the company into the spotlight as it continues to help restaurants reduce wait times, streamline operations and improve costs with its AI offerings. When SoundHound <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42366750/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">last appeared in </a>the Stock Whisper Index, the company's AI Smart Ordering system was highlighted. The company&#8217;s AI-powered restaurant solutions are in use at more than 10,000 locations around the world, with the technology helping with phone, kiosk, drive-thru and headset ordering systems. The company also recently said its Amelia conversational AI agent has handled over 100,000 customer calls in 2024, helping with operational efficiency for customers. The stock has also been mentioned as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/12/42509206/soundhound-ai-soars-over-700-short-squeeze-potential-has-traders-talking">potential short squeeze</a> with 13.6% of the float short according to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
Hear more about SoundHound from the company's CEO Mike Zagorsek in an exclusive interview <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41461461/exclusive-soundhound-ai-wants-to-voice-enable-the-world-for-effortless-conversations-between-people">with Benzinga here.</a>
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MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): The Latin American e-commerce company saw strong interest from readers without any major news from the company. The stock may have fallen on concerns of Brazilian stocks due to lower valuations for its currency. The 2024 election and questions about international relations may also have sent shares of Latin American stocks lower in recent weeks. MercadoLibre reported third-quarter financial results in November with earnings per share missing analyst estimates and revenue beating analyst estimates for an eighth straight quarter. Several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MELI/analyst-ratings">analysts maintained bullish </a>ratings on the stock, but lowered price targets after the recent financial results.
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Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>): The discount apparel retailer saw increased interest from readers during the week, which comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42193486/burlington-stores-faces-warm-weather-setback-q3-revenue-miss-raises-stakes-for-holiday-season">third-quarter financial results</a> were reported in late November. The company saw revenue up 11% year-over-year in the quarter, but the revenue figure missed analyst estimates. The company cited warmer weather as a reason for comparable sales being lower than expected. Management was optimistic that the fourth quarter would see strong growth. The majority of analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BURL/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets</a> on the stock after the quarterly financial report.
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In a world where hunger kills more people each year than malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS combined, Elon Musk's bold proposition in October 2021 sparked an unusual yet critical conversation.&nbsp;
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39668044/labor-economist-says-if-elon-musk-paid-for-social-security-on-his-salary-for-an-entire-year-it-w">tech billionaire, known for electrifying industries</a> and aiming for Mars, turned his attention back to Earth when David Beasley, head of the UN's World Food Programme (WFP), pleaded for billionaires to step up now "on a one-time basis."
Beasley declared on CNN that "$6 billion to help 42 million people that are literally going to die if we don't reach them. It's not complicated."&nbsp;
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Musk, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42496960/elon-musk-tried-to-create-a-new-intergalactic-media-empire-called-thud-he-offered-2-million-to-onion-editors-and-poached-staff-away">never one to shy away</a> from a public challenge, fired back on X (formerly Twitter): "If WFP can describe on this Twitter thread exactly how $6B will solve world hunger, I will sell Tesla stock right now and do it."
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The audacious response was classic Musk – direct and laced with a demand for transparency. He stipulated that the WFP's plan must include open-source accounting, ensuring the world could scrutinize every dollar.&nbsp;
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In a separate post on X, tagging Musk, Beasley clarified that while the funds wouldn't end hunger entirely, they could prevent famine for millions on the brink of starvation. Rising to Musk's challenge, the WFP presented a comprehensive plan to use $6.6 billion to provide urgent relief to 42 million people across 43 nations.
In the document shared by Beasley, the WFP explained exactly how the money would be allocated. The largest portion –$3.5 billion – was designated for purchasing and delivering food directly to those in need. Another $2 billion was set aside for cash and food vouchers, including transaction fees, to be distributed in areas where local markets could still function.
To ensure the aid was effective, $700 million would go toward managing new food programs tailored to each country&#8217;s unique conditions, prioritizing the most vulnerable populations. To maintain transparency and efficiency, the final $400 million was earmarked for operations management, administration, accountability and supply chain coordination.
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"The world is on fire," Beasley wrote on X, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need for swift, decisive action to combat the growing crisis.
While Musk didn't directly donate $6 billion to the WFP but he contributed $5.7 billion in Tesla stock to his Musk Foundation later that year. According to reports, the exact allocation of these funds remains opaque, leaving critics and supporters alike to speculate on their impact. Meanwhile, the hunger crisis deepened.&nbsp;
According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, 733 million people – roughly one in eleven globally – face hunger. This number has hovered at alarming levels for three years straight, highlighting the scale of the challenge. Despite billions in aid and efforts from governments and NGOs, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42531924/elon-musk-had-a-food-budget-of-30-a-month-his-diet-was-mostly-hot-dogs-and-oranges-in-america-its-pretty-easy-to-keep-yourself-alive">systemic issues fueling hunger</a> remain deeply entrenched.
Although Beasley may think billionaires are the ticket to solving the crisis, the reality is far more complex. While billionaires like Musk can make significant contributions, world hunger isn't a problem money alone can solve. The crisis stems from a tangled web of causes – conflict, climate change, economic inequality and broken supply chains – that demand systemic solutions.&nbsp;
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In the current market session, Cintas Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) share price is at $186.43, after a 1.99% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 15.93%, but in the past year, went up by 23.79%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734726613_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Cintas P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Cintas has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 44.59 of the Commercial Services &amp; Supplies industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734726613_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) landed the U.S. media rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup adding to its recent push into live sports, set to be front and center with two NFL games <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42354185/nfl-games-set-thanksgiving-day-records-why-this-is-good-and-bad-news-for-streaming-giant-netflix">on Christmas Day.</a>
What Happened: For years, Netflix has been a streaming platform <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/03/26401426/after-formula-one-success-netflix-is-filming-a-docuseries-on-this-sport">for sports documentaries</a> that avoided live sporting content.
In recent years, the company dipped its toes in live content with comedy specials, a roast of Tom Brady and some one-off sporting events. Things escalated in 2024 with the live boxing event that featured Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
Netflix is now adding one of the largest sporting events in the world to its library of live sports content <a href="https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/commercial/media-releases/fifa-netflix-historic-broadcast-deal-2027-2031-womens-world-cup">announcing </a>the "landmark media rights deal" for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cups rights for the U.S. and Puerto Rico across all languages.
Netflix will also produce an exclusive documentary series on women's soccer for both World Cups.
"I've seen the fandom for the FIFA Women's World Cup grow tremendously — from the electric atmosphere in France in 2019 to, most recently, the incredible energy we saw across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand last year," Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said.
The 2027 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Brazil, takes place from June 24 through July 25 with 32 teams competing for the championship. The 2031 Women's World Cup host nation has not been decided yet.
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Why It's Important: Netflix isn't new to soccer having made several documentaries about soccer teams and figures including David Beckham, Neymar, Boca Juniors and the "Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team" series on the 2023 U.S. Women's team.
The strategy of sports documentaries and one-off events appears to be escalating with new media rights deals.
"We're super excited about the success of our sports-adjacent programming," Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/07/33308114/netflix-doesnt-want-to-live-sports-and-chill-were-happy-with-sports-adjacent-programming-ce">said last year.</a>
Sarandos said at the time that Netflix didn't need to get into "live sports licensing" at the time.
"We aren't anti-sports, we're pro-profit," Sarandos said last January.
The Paul vs. Tyson boxing match may have really kick-started plans for more live sports with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42492251/netflix-ceo-says-paul-tyson-fight-really-phenomenal-strong-demand-for-nfl-game-advertising">huge viewership figures</a> and Sarandos recently saying Netflix may have left money on the table for advertising during the boxing match.
&#8220;If we knew the audience would be that big, we probably would have done a lot more selling on that fight," Sarandos said.
The NFL Christmas Day games have seen huge advertising demand and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42512587/netflix-analyst-say-its-only-investable-media-stock-projects-150-million-nfl-christmas-day-boost">one analyst predicts</a> that Netflix might make as much from advertising as it paid for the media rights, making it a free way to try and grab new subscribers.
Sarandos hinted recently at doing more "big-scale live events" and doing them more frequently. Whether this meant the Women's World Cup could remain a mystery.
For Netflix, live sports events offer a way to gain subscribers and diversify its content. The events also allow the company to grow its advertising revenue with the ad-supported plans a growing focus.
The U.S. Women's soccer team won World Cups in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019 and is one of the top countries in the tournament of all time. An early exit in the 2023 tournament saw the team go home in the knockout rounds with a loss to Sweden decided in penalty kicks after a 0-0 tie.
Despite the early exit, U.S. media rights partner Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>) saw strong viewership. A group stage matchup against the Netherlands had 6.4 million average viewers, setting new records for a group stage match as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/08/2023-womens-world-cup-record-ratings-us-markets-fox-telemundo-peacock-1235523315/">Deadline</a>.
The knockout game with Sweden, which aired at 5 a.m. ETT in the U.S. averaged 2.5 million viewers despite the early airing. The four U.S. games averaged 3.8 million viewers, up 2% from the 2019 Women's World Cup U.S. games, but with major time zone difficulties at play. The team's final group match aired at 3 a.m. ET and had 1.3 million viewers.
With the next Women's World Cup in Brazil, Netflix should benefit from time zones that make the matches more in-line with American viewership.
Fox currently has the U.S. media rights to the Men's World Cup through 2026, which could set the Men's World Cup up for an intense round of bidders soon. Fox has rights to several other major soccer tournaments and will likely push hard to retain the Men's World Cup, especially after losing the Women's tournaments to Netflix.
Netflix begins broadcasting WWE events in January as part of an agreement with the company&#8217;s owner TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>). Sarandos said WWE fits into the mold of a younger audience and treats sporting contests like big events.
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock trades at $911.70 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $461.86 to $941.75. Netflix stock is up 96% year-to-date in 2024.
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Benzinga readers pick which Magnificent 7 stock could have the best performance if there is a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/santa-claus-rally"> Santa Claus rally</a> to close 2024 and kickstart 2025.
What Happened: The majority of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent 7 stocks </a>have outperformed the S&amp;P 500 year-to-date in 2024. With a limited number of trading days left to close out the year, one last question on the mind of investors is whether there will be a Santa Claus rally.
The term &#8220;Santa Claus rally&#8221; was first used by Yale Hirsch in 1972 in the Stock Trader's Almanac. The term is associated with the last five trading days of a year and the first two days of the following year.
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Combine the Santa Claus rally potential and the Magnificent 7 outperformance in 2024, and you have the latest Benzinga poll.
"Which Magnificent 7 stock will do the best if there's a Santa Rally?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
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<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 28%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 25%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 17%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): 9%</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): 9%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 7%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 5%</li>
</ul>
Nvidia was the winner of the poll with more than one-fourth of the vote, which comes as the stock is the top performer among the Mag 7 stocks for year-to-date and five-year gains. Trailing Nvidia was Tesla, with exactly one-fourth of the vote.
Amazon also received a double-digit percentage ranking third at 17%. The other Mag 7 stocks had much smaller percentages in the poll.
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Why It's Important: The expectation for a Santa Claus Rally comes with major stock market indexes enjoying a strong 2024 and could add to their year-to-date gains.
Here are the current year-to-date returns of three of the largest market index ETFs.
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<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>): +23.8%</li>
<li>Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): +28.1%</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>): +12.7%</li>
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For comparison, here are the year-to-date returns of the Magnificent 7 stocks:
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<li>Nvidia: +177.8%</li>
<li>Tesla: +77.4%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms: +72.9%</li>
<li>Amazon: +49.8%</li>
<li>Alphabet: +38.3%</li>
<li>Apple: +35.8%</li>
<li>Microsoft: +18.7%</li>
</ul>
Nvidia has significantly outperformed the S&amp;P 500 and other major indexes and also the other Magnificent 7 stocks. The Benzinga poll shows that readers think Nvidia could go out on a high note in 2024 and kick 2025 off with a bang if there is a Santa Claus rally.
Only Microsoft trails the S&amp;P 500 and Invesco QQQ Trust year-to-date returns in 2024, showing the strength of the Magnificent 7 stocks this year. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42121665/could-another-magnificent-7-stock-beat-nvidia-in-2025-poll-says-not-likely-27-pick-this-potential-winner">A recent Benzinga poll</a> asked if any Magnificent 7 stocks could beat Nvidia for stock returns in 2025. The results were:
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<li>None – Nvidia will dominate: 48%</li>
<li>Tesla: 27%</li>
<li>Amazon: 8%</li>
<li>Meta: 7%</li>
<li>Alphabet: 6%</li>
<li>Microsoft: 3%</li>
<li>Apple: 2%</li>
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The poll found the near-majority predicting Nvidia will have the strongest growth in 2025 and dominate the Magnificent 7 stocks once again.
Based on the recent polls, Benzinga readers don't expect the gains for Nvidia to stop anytime soon and a Santa Claus rally could accelerate the company's potential 2025 gains.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 18 through Dec. 19, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 169 adults.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Carvana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CVNA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 59 extraordinary options activities for Carvana. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 38% bearish. Among these notable options, 46 are puts, totaling $3,416,972, and 13 are calls, amounting to $1,001,995.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $60.0 to $300.0 for Carvana over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Carvana's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Carvana's whale activity within a strike price range from $60.0 to $300.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Carvana Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734725418_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$800.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$163.35</td>
<td>$161.2</td>
<td>$161.2</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$290.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$285.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$7.72</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$154.4K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>669</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$56.95</td>
<td>$56.5</td>
<td>$56.95</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$142.3K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carvana</h3>
Carvana Co is an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. The company derives revenue from used vehicle sales, wholesale vehicle sales and other sales and revenues. The other sales and revenues include sales of loans originated and sold in securitization transactions or to financing partners, commissions received on VSCs and sales of GAP waiver coverage. The foundation of the business is retail vehicle unit sales. This drives the majority of the revenue and allows the company to capture additional revenue streams associated with financing, VSCs, auto insurance and GAP waiver coverage, as well as trade-in vehicles.
<h3>Carvana's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,238,104, with CVNA's price down by -0.48%, positioned at $221.91.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 62 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Carvana</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $298.3333333333333.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Zscaler.
Looking at options history for Zscaler (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $550,210 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $567,390.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $200.0 for Zscaler during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Zscaler's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Zscaler's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $200.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Zscaler Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734725413_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$420.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">850</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$85.4</td>
<td>$84.05</td>
<td>$85.4</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$170.8K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$127.8K</td>
<td>691</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$24.3</td>
<td>$23.85</td>
<td>$24.3</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$25.95</td>
<td>$25.9</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$77.7K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Zscaler</h3>
Zscaler is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, firm focusing on providing cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to primarily enterprise customers. Zscaler's offerings can be broadly partitioned into Zscaler Internet Access, which provides secure access to external applications, and Zscaler Private Access, which provides secure access to internal applications. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California, and went public in 2018.
<h3>Zscaler's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,339,536, the price of ZS is up by 2.4%, reaching $187.61.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Zscaler</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $224.0.
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Buying $100 In CSGP: If an investor had bought $100 of CSGP stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $384.87 today based on a price of $71.44 for CSGP at the time of writing.
<h3>CoStar Gr's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734725410_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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CSGP

Here's How Much $100 Invested In CoStar Gr 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Graco Inc. (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGG#NYSE">GGG</a>), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, has made available on the "For Investors" page at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graco.com&amp;esheet=54170101&amp;newsitemid=20241220353197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.graco.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=2910d169943714442c70bb83738aeb2b">www.graco.com</a> unaudited supplemental financial information to recast the company's historic segment financial information on a basis that reflects its new organizational structure. As previously announced, effective January 1, 2025, the Company will classify its business into three reportable segments: Contractor, Industrial and Expansion Markets.
<ul>
<li>The Industrial segment, will consist of the newly formed Industrial Division and the Powder Division. The company's current Industrial and Lubrication Equipment Divisions, along with the Process Transfer Equipment business that is part of the company's existing Process Division, are being combined to form the new global Industrial Division. The Powder Division will remain unchanged.</li>
<li>The Expansion Markets segment will consist of the Expansion Markets Division and will focus on driving inorganic growth in new or adjacent markets. The company's existing environmental, semiconductor, high-pressure valves and electric motors businesses, together with select future ventures and acquisitions in new or adjacent markets, will reside within the Expansion Markets Division.
<ul>
<li>The Contractor segment, consisting of the Contractor Division, will remain unchanged as a reporting segment relative to prior periods.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Graco Announces New Organizational Structure Effective January 1, 2025, Recasting Financial Information For 3 Segments: Contractor, Industrial, And Expansion Markets; Industrial to Include New Global Division; Powder Division Remains Unchanged; Expansion Focuses on Inorganic Growth; Contractor Segment Will Also Remain Unchanged

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Tandem Diabetes Care shares are trading higher amid strength in diabetes-related stocks following weight loss data from Novo Nordisk.

NBT Bancorp Inc. ("NBT") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBTB#NASDAQ">NBTB</a>) announced that it has received regulatory approval to complete the proposed merger (the "Merger") of Evans Bancorp, Inc. ("Evans") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVBN#NYSE">EVBN</a>) with and into NBT and Evans Bank, N.A. ("Evans Bank") with and into NBT Bank, N.A. ("NBT Bank"). The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved the merger of Evans Bank with and into NBT Bank, and NBT received a waiver from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for any application with respect to the merger of Evans with and into NBT.
On December 20, 2024, the shareholders of Evans voted to approve the Merger. Evans reported&nbsp;over 75% of the issued and outstanding shares of Evans were represented at a special shareholder meeting and over 96% of the votes cast were voted to approve the Merger.

EVBN

NBTB

NBT Bancorp Receives Regulatory Approval To Complete The Merger With Evans Bancorp, Shareholders Approve Merger

Elon Musk's role in the political dynamics of President-elect Donald Trump's team took center stage during this week's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42624528/government-shutdown-stocks-wobble-paychecks-delayed-holiday-travel-could-change-heres-what-you-need-to-know">government shutdown drama</a> as the billionaire's often scathing criticism of a bipartisan spending bill unleashed a wave of chaos on Capitol Hill.
Musk's social media posts, which by some accounts exceeded hundreds, depict his influence over GOP lawmakers and highlighted the outsized role he now plays and will likely continue to play in Trump's administration.
Republicans were not happy with the proposed version of the spending bill, though House Speaker Mike Johnson "believed that he could get enough Republicans to join most Democrats&#8221; to pass the bill and avert a shutdown, Russell Berman <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/12/elon-musk-x-congress-shutown/681120/">noted</a> in The Atlantic. It turns out, though, that the person he really needed to persuade was Musk.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here's How It Rolled Out This Week</h2>
On Wednesday, Musk took to cyberspace lambasting the spending bill on X, calling it "criminal" and urging his 170 million followers to pressure Congress. His posts, which triggered strong reaction among House Republicans, were replete with threats. "Any member of the House or Senate who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in two years!"
Johnson <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6366181582112">told</a> Fox &amp; Friends Wednesday that he'd been in direct communication with Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, attempting to explain the bill's nuances. Lobbying the two unelected billionaires, who are Trump &#8216;s picks to trim government waste, went on until the wee hours. Johnson admitted to Fox that he didn't get anywhere with the two.
Following Musk's tweets badgering House members, he also told his followers to call their representatives: "They are trying to get this passed today while no one is paying attention,&#8221; Musk warned.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bernie Sanders Speaks Out: &#8216;President Elon Musk&#8217;</h2>
Sanders responded with a Wednesday tweet of his own, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/19/co-president-elon-musk-trump-ally-tests-influence-spending-fight/">noted</a> the Washington Post. &#8220;Democrats and Republicans spent months negotiating a bipartisan agreement to fund our government. The richest man on Earth, President Elon Musk, doesn&#8217;t like it. Will Republicans kiss the ring? Billionaires must not be allowed to run our government.&#8221;
Axios' Mike Allen <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/19/behind-the-curtain-musks-america">called</a> Musk "arguably the most powerful person in business, the most powerful man in media and, at least at this moment, the most powerful man in politics."
GOP lawmakers, already uneasy about the bill, folded under the pressure of Musk's threats, demonstrating what Allen referred to as the "new playbook" for conservative influence: direct, real-time social media lobbying.
"This much power, across this many pillars of society, is without precedent. Musk yesterday single-handedly, his voice amplified by his day-long bombardment of scores of tweets on his X platform, sank a 1,547-page, bipartisan House spending bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown on 12:01 AM Saturday," wrote Allen.
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Analysts' ratings for Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 50 analysts.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $244.48, a high estimate of $290.00, and a low estimate of $197.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 6.12% increase from the previous average price target of $230.38.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734724858_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Amazon.com. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Quail</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Lee</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Morton</td>
<td>MoffettNathanson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Haissl</td>
<td>Redburn Atlantic</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Forte</td>
<td>Maxim Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lee Horowitz</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Helfstein</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$246.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Jones</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Jones</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Wlodarczak</td>
<td>Pivotal Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Amazon.com. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Amazon.com compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Amazon.com's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Amazon.com analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Amazon.com</h2>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Amazon.com</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Amazon.com's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 11.04%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Amazon.com's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 9.65%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Amazon.com's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 6.19%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Amazon.com's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.69%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Amazon.com's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.52.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Interactive Brokers Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $176.78, a high estimate of $214.00, and a low estimate of $163.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $156.78, the current average has increased by 12.76%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734724850_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Interactive Brokers Gr. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Yaro</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Fannon</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Interactive Brokers Gr. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Interactive Brokers Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Interactive Brokers Gr's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Interactive Brokers Gr's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBKR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Interactive Brokers Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Interactive Brokers Gr</h2>
Interactive Brokers is an online brokerage that generates trading commissions (around 31% of net revenue) from facilitating trading in a wide range of products, including equity, options, futures, foreign exchange, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Interactive Brokers also generates net interest income (about 64% of net revenue) from idle client cash and earns fees (about 6% of net revenue) from ancillary services. Principal trading and other miscellaneous activities are small (about 5% of net revenue). The firm derives about 70% of its net revenue from the US and 30% from international markets.
<h3>Interactive Brokers Gr's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Interactive Brokers Gr showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 18.1% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.68%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Interactive Brokers Gr's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.56%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Interactive Brokers Gr's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.13%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Interactive Brokers Gr's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.01, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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