El interés en corto de Lumen Technologies da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de Lumen Technologies. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

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Lumen Technologies

With 450,000 route miles of fiber, Lumen Technologies is one of the United States' largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. Its merger with Level 3 in 2017 and divestiture of much of its incumbent local exchange carrier, or ILEC, business in 2022 has shifted the company's operations away from its legacy consumer business and toward enterprises (now about 75% of revenue). Lumen offers businesses a full menu of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, and end-user phone and internet service. On the consumer side, Lumen provides broadband and phone service across 37 states, where it has 4.5 million broadband customers.

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'The U.S. Justice Department's Antitrust Division Warned A Federal Judge On Sunday That Part Of A Proposed $418M Settlement In A Class Action Over Home Sales Commissions Could Limit How Real Estate Brokers Compete; The Settlement With The National Association Of Realtors Would End The Practice Of Forcing Home Sellers To Pay A Commission To A Buyer's Agent In Order To List Their Homes For Sale' - Reuters

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock is trading higher on Monday following a report indicating that the company is close to securing a $8 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42157390">grant</a>. 
What To Know: According to CNBC which <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/25/intel-close-to-8-billion-chips-act-grant-source.html">cited</a> people familiar with the matter, the CHIPS Act Office and Intel are close to finalizing an approximately $8 billion dollar grant. 
If awarded, the $8 billion is set to fund Intel's factory building efforts. The award is expected to be finalized by the CHIPS Act Office, which operates under the U.S. Commerce Department, within the next few weeks.
The New York Times, citing people with familiar with the matter, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/business/washington-curtails-intel-grant.html">reported</a> that the government has decided to reduce the grant from $8.5 billion to about $8 billion after the company delayed certain investments and continues to face other business struggles.
Specifically, the reduction takes into account the fact that Intel decided to delay its planned investments in chip facilities in Ohio. The company intends to complete the project by the end of the decade instead of its original 2025 target.
Furthermore, Intel has struggled to match the technological capabilities of competitors like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and recently reported its largest quarterly loss. The government&#8217;s choice to reduce the grant also takes into account a $3 billion contract to manufacture chips for the U.S. military.
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INTC Price Action: At the time of pubication, Intel stock is trading 2.84% higher at $25.20, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Intel Shares Monday?

B. Riley Securities analyst Kalpit Patel maintains PDS Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDSB#NASDAQ">PDSB</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $9 to $7.

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B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on PDS Biotechnology, Lowers Price Target to $7

Ben &amp; Jerry's and Unilever are no longer the perfect match they seemed to be 20 years ago. In 2000, Unilever bought the progressive ice cream company, hoping to bottle some of its feel-good vibes and sprinkle them across its corporate culture. For a while, it worked. Ben &amp; Jerry's became a billion-dollar brand, growing while still standing for things like same-sex marriage, climate action and even Occupy Wall Street.
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But times have changed. Last week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41984983/ben-jerrys-sues-parent-company-unilever-over-alleged-gaza-protest-censorship">Ben &amp; Jerry's sued Unilever</a>, accusing the parent company of breaking an agreement by blocking its support for Palestinian rights. Ben &amp; Jerry's claims Unilever threatened to "dismantle" its independent board and sue board members if the subsidiary issued a statement calling for "peace and a permanent and immediate ceasefire" in the Middle East. This is according to a Nov. 13 complaint filed in federal court in New York. The suit also alleges Peter ter Kulve, president of Unilever's ice cream business and Jeff Eglash, Unilever's global head of litigation, warned Ben &amp; Jerry's employees of "professional reprisals" if they pushed for a ceasefire.
Unilever responded, saying its "heart goes out to all the victims of the tragic events in the Middle East." But it firmly rejected the claims made by Ben &amp; Jerry's social mission board. "We will defend our case very strongly," a spokesperson said in comments emailed to ESG Dive on Tuesday.
This rift goes back to 2021, when Ben &amp; Jerry's decided to stop selling in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, stating it was "inconsistent with our values."
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For Unilever, this is about more than just ice cream. It's about dollars and cents. Gaza and its implications for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39959838/unilever-boasts-improved-profitability-power-brands-led-gross-margin-expansion-ceo-says"> financial performance</a> are business issues for them. But Ben &amp; Jerry's sees it differently, viewing it as a moral stand. And that's where things get messy.
The clash isn't unique to these two brands. "Across corporate America, the calculus for companies has shifted wildly when it comes to speaking out and taking a stand," wrote columnist Beth Kowlitt of Bloomberg. "No topic today is apolitical, no issue uncontroversial." Supporting social or environmental causes comes with risks – boycotts, backlash and even falling profits. Brands like Bud Light, Disney and Target have learned the hard way that speaking out can cost.
Unilever used to focus heavily on brands with purpose. Vaseline helped Syrian refugees, Hellmann's fought food waste and Ben &amp; Jerry's was the crown jewel, the gold standard for doing good. But under pressure from activist investors and flagging results, Unilever started scaling back. Plastic reduction goals were cut and living wage commitments softened.
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Meanwhile, Ben &amp; Jerry's stuck to its guns. When Unilever took over, its independent board was created to protect its social mission. That division – board for social causes, Unilever for the business – used to work. Not anymore. The line between mission and money has blurred and Unilever is learning this the hard way.
This isn't just about ice cream. It's about the end of an era. Companies once paid a premium for brands like Ben &amp; Jerry's, hoping their values would rub off. Coca-Cola bought Odwalla, PepsiCo picked up Naked Juice and Colgate snagged Tom's of Maine. But the shine of those "halo brands" has dimmed. Odwalla and Honest Tea are gone. Naked Juice was sold off.
Unilever plans to spin off or sell Ben &amp; Jerry's and its ice cream business. But will buyers see the brand's values as an asset or a liability? That's the billion-dollar question.
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Ben & Jerry's And Unilever Clash Over Gaza As Social Stances Threaten A $1 Billion Brand

In the current session, the stock is trading at $134.25, after a 6.19% increase. Over the past month, e.l.f. Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) stock increased by 18.17%, and in the past year, by 13.25%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732553107_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating e.l.f. Beauty P/E in Comparison to Its 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. 
e.l.f. Beauty has a better P/E ratio of 68.34 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 44.3 of the Personal Products industry. Ideally, one might believe that e.l.f. Beauty Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732553107_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: e.l.f. Beauty

RBC Capital analyst Irene Nattel maintains Dollarama (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOL#TSX">DOL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from C$147 to C$160.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Dollarama, Raises Price Target to C$160

B. Riley Securities analyst Josh Nichols maintains Ooma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OOMA#NYSE">OOMA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $14.5 to $15.5.

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B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Ooma, Raises Price Target to $15.5

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Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) shares are trading higher by 5.6% to $17.99 Monday morning. The company is set to report third-quarter results Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JWN/earnings">before the market open</a>.
What Happened: Kohl's heads into its third-quarter earnings release with a focus on improving operational efficiency and navigating continued sales pressure. In the second quarter, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40599429/kohls-q2-earnings-profit-beat-inventory-decline-margin-growth-and-more">net sales declined by 4.2% year-over-year</a> to $3.525 billion, with comparable sales down 5.1%. 
Despite these challenges, the company exceeded EPS expectations, reporting 59 cents versus the 44 cent consensus, supported by a 59-basis-point expansion in gross margin to 39.6%.
Operational improvements were evident as SG&amp;A expenses declined 4.2% year-over-year, contributing to a 26-basis-point increase in operating margin to 4.4%. Inventory management was a highlight, with a 9% year-over-year reduction in inventory, aligning with the company's efficiency goals.
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For Q3, attention will likely focus on Kohl's ability to stabilize sales amidst macroeconomic headwinds and discretionary spending pressures, which impacted second-quarter performance. 
Key growth areas, including the Sephora partnership and categories like home decor and gifting, will be critical drivers. The recent partnership with Babies "R" Us may also begin contributing incremental gains.
Kohl's raised its FY24 EPS outlook to $1.75–$2.25, reflecting confidence in margin expansion, despite revised guidance for FY24 sales and comparable sales declines of 4–6% and 3–5%, respectively. Investors will look for evidence in third-quarter results that Kohl's is successfully executing its strategies to balance cost controls with growth investments.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy KSS Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument.
For example, in Kohl&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, KSS has a 52-week high of $29.60 and a 52-week low of $16.12.

What's Going On With Kohl's (KSS) Stock?

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Eastman Kodak shares are trading higher after the company announced its income plan trust sold $764.4 million in illiquid assets to Mastercard Foundation for $550.6 million in cash.

Ethereum Classic (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/etc/usd">ETC</a>) has surged 60% to $31.17 over the past month, drawing attention in a crypto market increasingly driven by institutional interest and renewed enthusiasm for blockchain technologies. This rise aligns with a record <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42165734/bitcoin-etfs-registered-record-312-billion-net-inflows-last-week">$3.13 billion inflow</a> into digital asset investment products last week, as reported by CoinShares.
What To Know: Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum blockchain, preserved after a contentious 2016 split following the DAO hack. While Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) adopted a new chain to reverse the effects of the hack, Ethereum Classic retained the unaltered blockchain.
ETC has carved out a niche as a decentralized smart contract platform, appealing to purists and developers who value its fixed monetary policy and proof-of-work consensus mechanism.
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Bitcoin ETFs accounted for $3.12 billion of the record inflows last week, fueling optimism across the digital asset ecosystem. Altcoins like Ethereum Classic benefited from the trickle-down effect as investors sought alternatives that offered potential for high returns.
Additionally, Ethereum Classic may be gaining traction as a proof-of-work alternative to Ethereum, which transitioned to a proof-of-stake model in 2022. ETC miners displaced by Ethereum's shift could find a home on Ethereum Classic's network, further enhancing its security and utility.
While the record inflows into Bitcoin-dominated headlines, Ethereum Classic's outsized gains highlight the growing interest in assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel maintains Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $61 to $63.

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Kroger, Raises Price Target to $63

POET Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POET#NASDAQ">POET</a>) shares are trading higher. The company on Monday announced plans to expand its capacity to meet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42160002/poet-expands-capacity-to-meet-ai-infrastructure-demand">AI infrastructure demand</a>. 
What Happened: Poet announced plans to expand its optical engine production capacity in Malaysia. The company signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Quanzhou Sanan Optical Communication Technology (SAIC). Under the terms, SAIC will transfer to Poet its&nbsp;24.8%&nbsp;stake in the joint venture Super Photonics Xiamen, making Super Photonics a wholly owned subsidiary of Poet.
With control of Super Photonics Xiamen, Poet will gain the flexibility to implement its &#8220;China Plus One&#8221; strategy to locate its wafer-scale assembly operations outside of China.
Poet also said its been negotiating with several contract manufacturers in Malaysia to become the focal point for the company&#8217;s wafer-scale assembly of optical engines. Poet expects to sign an agreement this month and to begin operations by the end of the year. 
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&#8220;The addition of wafer-scale equipment to our assembly and test operations will significantly expand our production capacity to cover the projected needs of our customers for 800G optical engines being sold to AI networks through 2026,&#8221; said Suresh Venkatesan, chairman and CEO of Poet. 
&#8220;We can now project an assembly and test capacity exceeding one million optical engines per year, all dedicated to the 800G and higher speed transceivers required for AI clusters.&#8221;
Poet noted that definitive agreements related to the deal are expected to be signed by the end of November. 
POET Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/poet">Poet shares</a> were up 5.49% at $4.23 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With POET Technologies Stock Monday?

Dollar Gen's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.55 million shares sold short, which is 3.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.69 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Dollar Gen Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732552221_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dollar Gen has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Dollar Gen's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dollar Gen's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Dollar Gen's Recent Short Interest

Unity Software's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.40 million shares sold short, which is 6.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.33 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Unity Software Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732552215_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Unity Software has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Unity Software's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Unity Software's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.78%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(U) - Analyzing Unity Software's Short Interest

CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.19 million shares sold short, which is 3.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.61 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>CenterPoint Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732552210_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for CenterPoint Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing CenterPoint Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, CenterPoint Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.47%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(CNP) - Analyzing CenterPoint Energy's Short Interest

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) showcased a groundbreaking generative AI <a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/fugatto-gen-ai-sound-model/" rel="noreferrer noopener">model </a>named Fugatto. This model is designed as a versatile tool for creating and modifying sounds using text and audio prompts. Fugatto can generate and transform a mix of music, voices, and soundscapes, offering unprecedented capabilities to musicians, developers, and content creators.
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Fugatto, short for Foundational Generative Audio Transformer Opus 1, supports multiple tasks, such as generating new music, altering accents or emotions in voices, and crafting entirely novel soundscapes. These features mark a significant leap in audio AI innovation.
Fugatto empowers users to create audio that combines various instructions and prompts. For example, it can produce a trumpet sound mimicking a barking dog or generate a voice with a specific accent and tone.
Beyond music, Fugatto opens possibilities for advertising, education, and gaming. Advertisers can adjust campaign voiceovers for regional audiences, while educators can personalize content with voices familiar to learners. Game developers can modify audio assets or generate them dynamically based on gameplay.
Fugatto, powered by a 2.5-billion-parameter generative transformer, was trained on Nvidia DGX systems with 32 H100 Tensor Core GPUs. Its development involved a diverse team spanning several countries, which enhanced its multilingual and multi-accent capabilities. The model&#8217;s training relied on millions of audio samples, carefully curated to enable complex and diverse tasks.
Fugatto&#8217;s debut signifies a milestone in generative AI, promising to reshape how professionals interact with sound.
The model enables users to combine attributes like accent, tone, and emotion into one cohesive sound. For instance, it can create a dynamic soundscape transitioning from a thunderstorm to a tranquil dawn.
Nvidia stock surged 186% year-to-date.
Last week, Nvidia reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42099904/nvidia-beats-q3-revenue-eps-estimates-supply-constraints-ding-stock-huang-says-age-of-ai-is-in-full-steam" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> of $35.1 billion, up 94%, beating the consensus estimate of $33.12 billion.
The company reported EPS of 81 cents, which beat the Street consensus estimate of 75 cents. Nvidia expects fourth-quarter revenue to be $37.5 billion plus or minus 2%.
Analysts highlighted Nvidia&#8217;s leadership in AI and data center technologies, with robust demand for its Blackwell and Hopper <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42119226/nvidia-analysts-see-stock-best-positioned-in-ai-not-worried-about-guidance-all-systems-go-for-blackwell-ramp" rel="noreferrer noopener">product lines driving growth through 2025.</a>
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia through ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) and EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>).
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 2.7% at $138.12 at last check Monday.
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Niche manufacturers are carving a significant space in the global economy by addressing specific demand for customized solutions. Amid this backdrop, you might consider tapping into three niche manufacturers: Corning Inc. (GLW), Littelfuse (LFUS), and Watts Water Technologies (WTS). Continue reading… Unlike large-scale manufacturers catering to mass markets, niche players focus on producing specialized, tailored products. This industry is poised to benefit from improving supply chains, resulting in easier availability of raw materials and faster deliveries.
Given this positive sentiment, it might be wise for investors to consider investing in quality industrial manufacturing stocks Corning Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GLW/">GLW</a>), Littelfuse, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LFUS/">LFUS</a>), and Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WTS/">WTS</a>), which are driving both innovation and economic growth.
As per the <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/manufacturing/manufacturing-industry-outlook.html">Deloitte report</a>, this fiscal year 2024, investment in U.S. manufacturing has led to longer-term growth. There have been 54 new clean-technology-manufacturing facilities announced during the year through September, representing over $15 billion in investment, which is expected to create more than 15,000 new jobs.
One of the major growth drivers for niche manufacturing is technological advancement. By incorporating automation, AI, and 3D printing into production processes, these manufacturers can meet complex requirements while maintaining efficiency and scalability.
According to an industrial outlook survey, <a href="https://www.advancedtech.com/blog/industrial-market-outlook-status-and-trends/">approximately 86% of manufacturing executives</a> responded that smart factories will be one of the main competitive advantages in the next five years.
The global smart manufacturing market is estimated to reach $479.17 billion by 2029, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/12/2978953/28124/en/Smart-Manufacturing-Market-Forecast-Report-to-2029-A-USD-479-17-Billion-Market-by-2029.html">exhibiting a CAGR of 15.5%</a>. Therefore, the outlook for niche manufacturing remains optimistic, with rising demand in industries that require specialized expertise.
Now, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-manufacturing/">Industrial - Manufacturing</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Corning Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GLW/">GLW</a>)
GLW is a materials science technology and innovation company. The company operates through five segments: Optical Communications; Display Technologies; Specialty Materials; Environmental Technologies; and Life Sciences.
On October 28, AT&amp;T Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/T/">T</a>) and GLW together signed a multi-year purchase agreement. Under this agreement, GLW will provide next-generation fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions to support the expansion of AT&amp;T's fiber network and help bring high-speed internet.
On August 1, GLW and Lumen Technologies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LUMN/">LUMN</a>) announced a supply agreement on next-generation fiber-optic cable to support data center AI demands. With this agreement, Lumen reserves 10% of GLW's global fiber capacity for each of the next two years to interconnect AI-enabled data centers. This agreement makes it GLW's first outside-plant deployment new gen-AI fiber and cable system.
For the third quarter of 2024, which ended on September 30, GLW's net sales increased 6.9% year-over-year to $3.39 billion. The company's operating income for the quarter amounted to $302 million, representing an increase of 28% year-over-year.
Its core net income stood at $465 million, up 20.5% year-over-year, while its core earnings per share rose 20% from the prior year's quarter to $0.54. Also, GLW's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freecashflow.asp">free cash flow</a> grew 18.7% from the year-ago value to $553 million.
The consensus revenue estimate of $3.76 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) represents a 14.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.56 for the current quarter indicates a 42.5% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 69.1% over the past year and 48.2% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $47.84.
GLW's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
GLW has an A grade for Growth and a B for Momentum and Sentiment. It is ranked #13 out of 35 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-manufacturing/">Industrial - Manufacturing</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GLW/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for GLW (Value, Stability, and Quality).
Stock #2: Littelfuse, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LFUS/">LFUS</a>)
LFUS designs, manufactures, and sells electronic components, modules, and subassemblies worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Electronics; Transportation; and Industrial.
On October 22, 2024, LFUS announced the launch of RCMP20 Residual Current Monitor Series for Mode 2 and Mode 3 EV charging stations. This launch features the largest Current Transformer (CT) aperture in the industry, and the RCMP20 Series enhances LFUS' growing portfolio of EV infrastructure solutions.
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, LFUS' total net sales amounted to $567.39 million, while its Industrial segment net sales grew 6.6% from the same period last year to $91.82 million. The company's net income came in at $58.1 million, up marginally year-over-year, and its EPS stood at $2.32, representing a marginal increase year-over-year.
Street expects LFUS' revenue for the fiscal first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase marginally year-over-year to $543.47 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 16.5% growth from the prior year, settling at $2.05. In addition, it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
LFUS shares have surged 43.6% over the past year and 34.5% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $238.66.
LFUS' bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Within the same B-rated industry, it is ranked #8. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LFUS/">Click here</a> to see LFUS' ratings for Growth, Value, and Momentum.
Stock #1: Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WTS/">WTS</a>)
WTS is a global supplier of products, solutions and systems that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy into, through and out of buildings in the commercial, industrial, and residential markets. 
On October 28, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share, up 35% from the previous quarter, payable to its shareholders on December 13, 2024.
WTS pays an annual dividend of $1.72, which translates to a yield of 0.83% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.72%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at an impressive CAGR of 17.3% over the past three years.
WTS' net sales for the third quarter (ended September 29, 2024) increased 7.8% year-over-year to $543.60 million. Its gross profit stood at $257.10 million, indicating a 9.7% growth from the prior-year quarter.
Its net income rose 5% from the year-ago value to $69.10 million, while its net income per share stood at $2.06, up 5.1% year-over-year. Also, the company reported free cash flow of $204.20 million, indicating a 12.3% growth from the prior year's quarter.
Analysts expect WTS' revenue and EPS for the current year (ending December 2024) are expected to grow by 9.4% and 5.7% from the prior year to $2.25 billion and $8.74, respectively.
Over the past three months, the stock has surged 13.7%, closing the last trading session at $210.80.
It's no surprise that WTS has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has a B grade for Momentum and Quality. Out of 35 stocks in the Industrial - Manufacturing industry, WTS is ranked #7.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated WTS for Growth, Value, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all WTS ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WTS/">here</a>.
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GLW shares were trading at $48.45 per share on Friday afternoon, up $0.61 (+1.28%). Year-to-date, GLW has gained 63.84%, versus a 26.42% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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