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Intact Financial Corp is a property and casualty insurance company that provides written premiums in Canada. The company distributes insurance under the Intact Insurance brand through a network of brokers and a wholly-owned subsidiary, BrokerLink, and directly to consumers through Belairdirect. The majority of the company's direct premiums are written in the personal automotive space. Intact directly manages its investments through its subsidiary Intact Investment Management. The vast majority of these invested assets are fixed-income securities. Its asset mix is designed to generate interest and dividend income. The company has three reportable segments Canada, UK & International, and U.S.

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Aegis Brands (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEG#TSX">AEG</a>) reported $4.16 million in sales this quarter. This is a 8.29 percent decrease over sales of $4.54 million the same period last year.

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Aegis Brands Q1 Sales $4.16M Down From $4.54M YoY

In a strategic move to stimulate domestic consumption, China is reportedly turning to the K-pop industry amid its ongoing&nbsp;trade war with the United&nbsp;States and a weakening domestic market.
What Happened:  China is set to host K-pop group Epex for a concert in Fuzhou, Fujian province, on May 31. This event marks the first performance by an all-Korean idol group in mainland China since 2016. Additionally, South Korea&#8217;s longest-running K-pop event—the Annual Dream concert- is set to take place on September 26 in China&#8217;s Hainan province, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/02/china-looks-set-to-turn-to-k-pop-sector-as-us-tariffs-bite.html?ref=biztoc.com">reported </a>CNBC.
These developments suggest a possible relaxation of China&#8217;s unofficial ban on K-pop acts, a shift that CGS International Securities Hong Kong research analyst Oh Jiwoo refers to as a &#8220;structural turning point&#8221; for the industry.
In February, CGS stated China&#8217;s concert market, which expanded by 189% from $2.9 billion in 2019 to $8 billion in 2024, could see a significant boost in 2025 if the country lifts the unofficial ban on South Korean artists.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Recently, China&#8217;s Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a notice encouraging cultural events, such as concerts and music festivals, as per CNBC. The K-pop sector, unaffected by cross-border tariffs, is viewed as a strategic initiative to boost discretionary spending in tourism, hospitality, and local commerce.
According to analysts, China&#8217;s softened approach to K-pop also serves a diplomatic purpose, aiming to rebuild relationships with neighboring countries, such as South Korea, amid trade uncertainties. This shift may help revive K-pop&#8217;s fan-driven revenue streams in the region and promote regional goodwill.
Notably, President Donald Trump earlier this week indicated about &#8216;potential&#8217; trade deal with South Korea, besides India and Japan.
On Friday, China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry said that the country is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45160145/china-says-door-is-open-for-talks-while-it-is-assessing-us-trade-proposal-but-warns-coercion-and-extortion-wont-work">assessing </a>a U.S. offer to discuss the crippling 145% tariffs imposed by Trump. This move towards de-escalation comes amid China&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45094345/as-chinas-manufacturing-contracts-beijing-releases-defiant-video-calling-us-a-paper-tiger-and-vows-to-never-kneel-to-trumps-trade-war">manufacturing activity</a> contracting for the first time in three months.
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China Turns To K-Pop For First Time Since 2016 To Spur Consumption, Strengthen Ties With South Korea Amid US Trade Tensions

Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRDO#NASDAQ">PRDO</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $35 to $38.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Perdoceo Education, Raises Price Target to $38

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). &#8220;Long term, I think it's going to be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLK/earnings">great position,&#8221; he added.</a>
Lending support to his choice, BlackRock reported a first-quarter adjusted EPS beat in April and announced that assets under management reached historic highs.
&#8220;We're not recommending stocks right now that are losing a lot of money because we think this could be a dicey environment,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>).
On the earnings front, Tempus AI will report financial results for the first quarter on Tuesday, May 6.
Cramer said no to Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), adding that the company reported a &#8220;bad couple of quarters.&#8221;
Supporting his view, Citigroup analyst Vikram Bagri, on April 17, downgraded the rating for Sunrun from Buy to Neutral and announced a $7 price target.
The Mad Money host said he likes ExlService Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXLS#NASDAQ">EXLS</a>), adding that it is &#8220;one of the fintech stocks that's been proving to be very solid.&#8221;
Lending support to his choice, ExlService Holdings posted better-than-expected earnings results for the first quarter on April 29.
Cramer said he wants to buy Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) right here as he likes this level.
On the earnings front, Union Pacific, on April 24, reported quarterly operating revenue of $6.027 billion, flat year-over-year, missing the consensus of $6.08 billion
Price Action:
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<li>BlackRock shares gained 0.2% to settle at $916.14 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Tempus AI shares rose 0.4% to close at $51.85 during the session.</li>
<li>Sunrun shares gained 4.4% to settle at $7.19 on Thursday.</li>
<li>ExlService shares fell 4.5% to close at $46.31.</li>
<li>Union Pacific shares fell 0.7% to settle at $214.08 on Thursday.</li>
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Jim Cramer: Sunrun Had 'Bad Couple Of Quarters,' ExlService Holdings Is 'Solid'

BGM Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGM#NASDAQ">BGM</a>) (the "Company" or "BGM") , a leading AI technology company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") to acquire HM Management Company Limited ("HM Management"), a prominent AI agent production platform, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately RMB300 million (US$41.7 million).
Under the Agreement, BGM will issue 16,663,427 Class A ordinary shares at $2.50 per share to acquire 100% ownership of HM Management and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Beijing Shuda Technology Company Limited. ("Shuda Technology") and New Media Star Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd ( "New Media Star"). The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
The acquisition expands the Company's AI application portfolio and further integrates existing market resources from its AI insurance and AI mobility businesses, further solidifying the Company's position in the AI industry.
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BGM Group To Acquire HM Management In All-Stock Transaction Valued At About US$41.7M

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Five Below shares are trading higher after the company raised its Q1 outlook.

Chardan Capital analyst Geulah Livshits maintains Senti Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNTI#NASDAQ">SNTI</a>) with a Buy and maintains $12 price target.

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Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Senti Biosciences, Maintains $12 Price Target

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Five Below Raises Q1 Adj EPS Guidance from $0.50-$0.61 to $0.82-$0.84; Raises  Revenue Guidance From $905M-$925M To ~$967M

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Matthew Caufield maintains Phathom Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHAT#NASDAQ">PHAT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $28 to $20.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Maintains Buy on Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Lowers Price Target to $20

McCoy Global (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCB#TSX">MCB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share. This is a 25 percent decrease over earnings of $0.04 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $19.35 million in sales this quarter. This is a 16.95 percent increase over sales of $16.54 million the same period last year.

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McCoy Global Q1 EPS $0.03 Down From $0.04 YoY, Sales $19.35M Up From $16.54M YoY

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ReShape Lifesciences shares are trading higher after the company announced it will present pre-clinical data on its proprietary Diabetes Neuromodulation device in a poster presentation at the 12th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium.

Praxis Precision Medicine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRAX#NASDAQ">PRAX</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(3.29) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(3.17) by 3.79 percent. This is a 15.85 percent decrease over losses of $(2.84) per share from the same period last year.

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Praxis Precision Medicine Q1 EPS $(3.29) Misses $(3.17) Estimate

D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert maintains CytoSorbents (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSO#NASDAQ">CTSO</a>) with a Buy and maintains $10 price target.

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D. Boral Capital Maintains Buy on CytoSorbents, Maintains $10 Price Target

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SS Innovations Appoints Arvind Palaniappan As Interim CFO; Succeeds Anup Sethi

While <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle">the EV revolution</a> stalls, one charging stock is still sparking investor interest — and it's not ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>). 
JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson thinks EVgo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>) is better positioned than ChargePoint heading into earnings season, citing more substantial utilization, partnerships, and a more straightforward path to sustainable returns.
"Fundamentals still favor owner-operators like EVGO over hardware-software players like CHPT," Peterson noted, adding that the muted EV demand still weighs on discretionary hardware purchases.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs Could Short-Circuit EV Charger Momentum</h2>
While <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">the tariff narrative</a> remains fluid, Peterson warns of potential demand destruction in the U.S. EV market this year due to heavy reliance on non-U.S. supply chains. "We expect to see some level of EV demand destruction," he notes, citing recent forecast cuts from IHS Markit and Bloomberg New Energy Finance. 
Both EVgo and ChargePoint source hardware from Taiwan — targeted earlier this year by a proposed 32% tariff &#8211; raising the risk of rising costs just as profitability comes into focus. If such tariffs resume, Peterson sees "negative knock-on effects" on both companies, especially if broader EV penetration weakens further from revised estimates of 11% down to 9% for 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Which EV Stock Is Better Positioned?</h2>
EVgo, an owner-operator of DC fast-charging stations, is gaining ground with OEMs, rideshare, and autonomous fleets. Peterson sees "strong customer momentum coupled with an attractive and growing asset base" as key advantages. A potential DOE loan could turbocharge its network expansion even in a policy-choppy environment.
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Technically, EVGO stock flashes bullish signals. The stock is trading above the eight-day, 20-day and 50-day SMAs. However, it's still well below its 200-day average — a longer-term bearish signal.
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Meanwhile, CHPT stock is still stuck in neutral. As the stock trades below the eight-day, 50-day and 200-day SMAs, most indicators remain bearish. While a 20-day crossover appears to give a minor bullish blip, the overall sentiment stays sour. Peterson sees limited top-line recovery and warns that despite recent cost cuts, "ChargePoint's path to profitability remains less clear."
Unless EV demand rebounds or policy tailwinds pick up, the road ahead looks tough for both. But for now, EVgo seems to have the stronger charge.
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EVgo Vs. ChargePoint: Tariffs, Technicals, And The Road To Profitability

BWS Financial analyst Hamed Khorsand maintains Garrett Motion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTX#NASDAQ">GTX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $12 to $14.

BWS Financial Maintains Buy on Garrett Motion, Raises Price Target to $14

The board of directors of The Timken Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKR#NYSE">TKR</a>, <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;amp, , %20l=en&amp;amp, , %20o=4418386-1&amp;amp, , %20h=3010813979&amp;amp, , %20u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3856973-1%26h%3D2432425124%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.timken.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.timken.com&amp;amp, , %20a=www.timken.com">www.timken.com</a>))), a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, today approved a 3 percent increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend, raising it to 35 cents&nbsp;per share. The dividend is payable on&nbsp;May 23, 2025, to shareholders of record as of&nbsp;May 13, 2025.

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Timken Board Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 3% From $0.34 To $0.35 Per Share

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Iran Foreign Ministry Says Tehran Rejects 'Threats And Pressure' After US President Trump Said All Purchases Of Iranian Oil Or Petrochemicals Products Must Stop

Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintains Emerald Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEX#NYSE">EEX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $7.8 price target.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Emerald Holding, Maintains $7.8 Price Target

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(3.84) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.44) by 772.73 percent. This is a 340 percent decrease over earnings of $1.60 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.17 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.11 billion by 5.93 percent. This is a 7.42 percent increase over sales of $1.09 billion the same period last year.

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