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Oblong Inc is a provider of patented multi-stream collaboration products and managed services for network solutions and video collaboration. The company's flagship product Mezzanine is the technology platform that defines computing: simultaneous multi-user, multi-screen, multi-device, and multi-location for dynamic and immersive visual collaboration. Mezzanine transforms routine meetings and workflows into agile, engaging experiences by making data visible and accessible in a collaborative setting. The mezzanine enables multiple, concurrent pieces of content to be shared, manipulated, created, and captured across distance. It serves various industries including aerospace, consulting, executive search, broadcast media, technology, financial services, education, healthcare, and real estate.

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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.66 per share on revenue of $6.09 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. McDonald&#8217;s shares fell 0.4% to $318.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.36 per share on revenue of $155.04 billion. The company will release earnings after the markets close. Amazon shares rose 3.5% to $190.90 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $70.07 billion, up 13% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus estimate of $68.43 billion according to data from Benzinga Pro. Microsoft said it sees fourth-quarter sales of $73.150 billion to $74.250 billion, versus market estimates of $72.28 billion. Microsoft shares jumped 6.9% to $422.66 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
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<li>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) posted upbeat results for its first quarter, after the closing bell on Wednesday. The company reported first-quarter earnings of $6.43 per share, easily beating analyst estimates of $5.21 per share. Meta expects second-quarter revenue to be in the range of $42.5 billion to $45.5 billion versus Benzinga Pro estimates of $44.06 billion. Meta shares climbed 5.4% to $578.45 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.63 per share on revenue of $94.53 billion after the closing bell. Apple shares fell 1.7% to $209.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points during the session. However, the index recorded losses for the third consecutive month as economic data began reflecting the impact of Trump tariffs.
The S&amp;P 500 fell around 0.8% in April, while the Dow tumbled 3.2% for the period. The Nasdaq, however, gained 0.9% for the month.
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) reported downbeat first-quarter 2025 results. Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WNC#NYSE">WNC</a>), meanwhile, reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with health care, industrials and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, energy and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 142 points to 40,669.36 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.15% to 5,569.06, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.09% to 17,446.34 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) today.
At a current reading of 35, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 35.8.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based
&nbsp;on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Gains Over 100 Points On Wednesday But Records Loss For Third Straight Month: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

Postal Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTL#NYSE">PSTL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.30 by 6.67 percent. This is a 28 percent increase over earnings of $0.25 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $22.15 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $21.14 million by 4.78 percent. This is a 28.13 percent increase over sales of $17.29 million the same period last year.

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Postal Realty Trust Q1 FFO $0.32 Beats $0.30 Estimate, Sales $22.15M Beat $21.14M Estimate

Retirement investing used to mean picking between stale index funds, overpriced mutual funds or praying your target date fund didn't flatline. But what if you could use that same 401(k) or IRA to invest in a business you believe in or better yet, your own?&nbsp;
It's called self-directed retirement investing.
With platforms like <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/retirement-solutions/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">IRA Financial</a>, you&#8217;re no longer chained to Wall Street's limited menu of stocks and bonds. You can take control and use a Self-Directed IRA, Solo 401(k), or ROBS, Rollover for Business Startups, for business investing, funding startups, small businesses or even launching your venture – all with the same tax advantages you&#8217;d expect from a traditional retirement plan. The ROBS structure is an IRS-approved strategy that allows you to use existing retirement funds to start a new business, or fund an existing one, that you control.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Self-Directed Retirement Investing: What Is It?</h2>
Most retirement accounts are locked into a narrow set of investments. That's by design, your average brokerage wants you trading things they profit from. But a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) opens the gates to a broader world of alternative retirement investments like private placements, real estate, startups and more.
IRA Financial makes this process streamlined, secure and mobile-first. Whether you want to invest in the next tech unicorn or fuel your own business idea, you can do it all through an app or online platform. No more waiting for a custodian to approve your every move. You're in control.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Use Retirement Funds for Private Business Investments</h2>
You can legally and safely use retirement funds for private business investments. Here's how it works:
<ol>
<li>Set up a <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/retirement-solutions/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)</a> with IRA Financial.</li>
<li>Fund the account by rolling over your existing retirement plan or contributing directly.</li>
<li>Open your dedicated IRA checking account through IRA Financial and Capital One, no bank branch visits or red tape required.</li>
<li>Use the funds to invest in private businesses, startups or your company.</li>
<li>Manage your investments directly from your mobile device. </li>
</ol>
And the best part? All income and gains flow back into your retirement account tax-deferred (or tax-free with a Roth). That means you're building your future wealth while backing real businesses you care about.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Invest in Private Businesses or Startups?</h2>
Most people don't get rich off index funds alone. That's where private placements come in.
A private placement is a term for investing in a company that isn't publicly traded. Instead of being open to anyone with a brokerage account, these deals are offered to a select group, often accredited investors, and they tend to come with higher potential returns (and yes, a bit more risk).
Some of the perks:
<ul>
<li>Higher returns: Startups and small businesses can scale quickly.</li>
<li>Diversification: Move beyond the S&amp;P 500 and into real assets.</li>
<li>Control: Especially if it's your own business. you're not just investing, you're building.</li>
</ul>
And thanks to <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/regulation-d-offerings">Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933</a>, companies can raise funds without the burden of registering with the SEC. That's less overhead for the business and faster action for the investor – you.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Most Popular Private Placement Investments</h2>
Here's what IRA Financial clients are doing with <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/retirement-solutions/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">their self-directed accounts</a>:
<ul>
<li>Funding their own startups</li>
<li>Investing in pre-IPO unicorns</li>
<li>Crowdfunding into early-stage companies</li>
<li>Taking equity in small-cap businesses</li>
<li>Partnering with other investors on private equity deals</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The IRA Financial Advantage</h2>
Traditional custodians won't let you touch this stuff. That's because banks and brokerages make money selling their products, not giving you access to outside investments. That's why most won't let you use your retirement funds for cash-generating private businesses.
IRA Financial believes in flipping that model on its head. Their platform allows you to:
<ul>
<li>Invest directly from your phone or PC</li>
<li>Open and manage a Checkbook IRA or Solo 401(k)</li>
<li>Skip the middlemen and wire funds immediately</li>
<li>Get help from assigned specialists every step of the way </li>
</ul>
It's built for flexibility, speed and freedom. AKA, everything traditional retirement accounts are not.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's an Accredited Investor Anyway?</h2>
Some private placements are only open to accredited investors, people or entities who meet certain income or net worth thresholds.
To qualify as an individual, you typically need:
<ul>
<li>$200,000+ annual income (or $300,000 with a spouse) for the last two years, or</li>
<li>Net worth exceeding $1 million, excluding your primary residence</li>
</ul>
Entities like banks, trusts and businesses with $5 million+ in assets also qualify.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Understanding UBTI and UDFI (Without Falling Asleep)</h2>
You knew there had to be some fine print, right?
Most self-directed retirement investments are tax-deferred or tax-free. But there are two exceptions to keep an eye on:
<ul>
<li>UBTI (<a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/unrelated-business-income-tax">Unrelated Business Taxable Income</a>): Kicks in if your IRA invests in an active business via a pass-through entity like an LLC. </li>
<li>UDFI (<a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/unrelated-business-income-from-debt-financed-property-under-irc-section-514">Unrelated Debt-Financed Income</a>): Applies if your retirement account uses debt (like a nonrecourse loan) to invest in real estate or other assets. </li>
</ul>
Both can trigger a tax rate up to 37%. The good news? IRA Financial helps you understand and minimize this risk and in many cases, avoid it altogether.
If you want to sidestep these taxes, a Solo 401(k) might be your best bet. It's exempt from UDFI on real estate and can be structured for maximum efficiency.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solo 401(k) for Startup Investing: The Power Play</h2>
If you&#8217;re self-employed or a small business owner, <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/solo-401k/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">the Solo 401(k)</a> is a powerhouse for startup and business investing. It offers:
<ul>
<li>High contribution limits ($23,500 or 100% of compensation, whichever is less)</li>
<li>No custodian delays</li>
<li>Exemption from UDFI tax for real estate</li>
</ul>
It's tailor-made for entrepreneurs and investors who want full control and aren't afraid to bet on their vision.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">So, Can You Really Start a Business with Your Retirement Funds?</h2>
Yes. And you can do it without breaking IRS rules as long as you follow the guidelines and avoid investing in "disqualified persons" (i.e., you can't pay yourself a salary from the investment, but you can grow equity). That's why working with a platform like IRA Financial is so key, they help you stay compliant while unlocking powerful investment opportunities.
Start using your retirement funds to legally establish a new business or bankroll an existing business by <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/robs/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=ROBS&amp;aff_click_id=">opening up an account today with IRA Financial</a>.

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Reported Earlier, LG Display Achieves Milestone With Commercialization Of Blue Phosphorescent OLED Panels For Mass Production

Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives believes Elon Musk will remain at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) as CEO, amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45124373/tesla-board-explored-replacing-elon-musk-as-tesla-ceo-a-month-ago-report">uncertainty around the billionaire's future </a>at the company.
What Happened: Following reports in the media that suggested Tesla's Board of Directors was considering a future without Musk, Ives took to the social media platform X on Thursday to share his thoughts.
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&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1917779167137128600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"While this was a very tense situation, we believe Musk clearly did the right thing and we believe Musk will remain CEO for at least five years at Tesla," Ives said, reiterating his belief in Musk's future at the company.
He then said that it'd come as a "surprise" if the Board of Directors followed through with the decision and was still "heading down this path." Ives concluded the post by calling the reports a "warning shot" by the Board.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the <a href="https://twitter.com/WSJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WSJ</a> would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors! <a href="https://t.co/9xdypLGg3c">https://t.co/9xdypLGg3c</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1917815854647107990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Interestingly, Tesla took to social media platform X on Thursday to deny the rumors of Musk being replaced. The company called the reports &#8220;erroneous&#8221; and &#8220;absolutely false.&#8221; Musk quoted the post on X, calling the report a &#8220;BAD BREACH OF ETHICS,&#8221; because the article failed to include an &#8220;unequivocal denial&#8221; by the Tesla board, Musk said.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Musk had announced at the Q1 earnings call that he would<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44945402/wedbushs-dan-ives-raises-teslas-price-target-to-350-as-musk-promises-to-significantly-reduce-doge-time"> scale back on DOGE </a>to commit more time to Tesla, which led to a surge in TSLA stock value.
However, the company is still reeling from the effects of a difficult quarter. Tesla experienced a 71% plunge in YoY profits and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755934/us-q1-ev-sales-data-shows-106-yoy-growth-tesla-experiences-decline-but-still-dominates-domestic-ev-sales">decline in sales</a> in the U.S. domestic EV market, where it remains a segment leader.
Elsewhere, Tesla has ramped up production efforts for the Semi Truck, adding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45092570/tesla-adds-1000-workers-at-nevada-gigafactory-to-fuel-elon-musks-semi-truck-ambitions-report">over 1,000 workers</a> at the Nevada Gigafactory. However, reports suggest that the Trump administration's tariffs could disrupt the Semi Truck's production.
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TSLA Stock scores well on Momentum and Quality metrics and has satisfactory Growth, but scores poorly on Value. It is currently trading for $282.16 on the NASDAQ. For more such insights, sign up for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"> Benzinga Edge</a> today!
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Nearly two years after its launch, World (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">WLD</a>), co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, debuted in the U.S. on Thursday. The decentralized identity verification project also unveiled a new smartphone-like device for identity verification and a debit card to make WLD payments.
What Happened: The launch will allow Americans to earn WLD tokens by verifying their identities and creating a World ID. Initially, the project will be available in six cities: Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco.
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&mdash; World (@worldcoin) <a href="https://twitter.com/worldcoin/status/1917792506139533643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In addition, World, formerly known as Worldcoin, <a href="https://world.org/blog/announcements/world-card-your-digital-assets-accepted-anywhere">plans </a>to launch a Visa card that will allow users to make purchases using their WLD tokens and other digital assets. This card is slated to be available in the U.S. later this year.
To scale up its identity verification model, World also teased &#8220;Orb Mini,&#8221; a portable handheld device in the shape of a smartphone, during its "At Last" event in San Francisco. The device, like the flagship Orb devices at different locations, could be used to differentiate between a human and artificial intelligence.
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World is an identity verification project that captures people's irises to confirm their humanness and build a digital ID, allowing them to receive free WLD tokens. However, it has courted controversy over personal data privacy concerns and stands outlawed in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38981228/sam-altman-founded-worldcoin-shown-the-door-in-hong-kong-over-privacy-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hong Kong</a>, Kenya, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39176283/sam-altman-founded-worldcoins-suspension-extended-in-spain-crypto-plunges-55-since-march-p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spain</a> as of this writing.
To address these concerns, World implemented a personal custody feature that ensures users&#8217; data remains on their devices and not with World or any third party.
Price Action: At the time of writing, WLD was exchanging hands at $1.04, down 3.37% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. The coin sharply reversed course after surging to a high of $1.17 overnight.
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AAON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAON#NASDAQ">AAON</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.27 by 29.63 percent. This is a 23.91 percent decrease over earnings of $0.46 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $322.05 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $289.16 million by 11.38 percent. This is a 22.87 percent increase over sales of $262.10 million the same period last year.

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AAON Q1 EPS $0.35 Beats $0.27 Estimate, Sales $322.05M Beat $289.16M Estimate

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Reported Earlier, SS&C Secures Long-Term Agreement With REI Super To Support Australia's Real Estate Industry Fund

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the opening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LLY/earnings">bell on Thursday, May 1.</a>
Analysts expect the Indianapolis, Indiana-based company to report quarterly earnings at $3.46 per share, up from $2.58 per share in the year-ago period. Eli Lilly projects to report quarterly revenue at $12.72 billion, compared to $8.77 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On April 17, the U.S. healthcare giant reported topline Phase 3 results from ACHIEVE-1 trial of orforglipron compared to placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control with diet and exercise alone.
Eli Lilly shares gained 1.6% to close at $898.95 on Wednesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LLY/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>HSBC analyst Rajesh Kumar downgraded the stock from Buy to Reduce and cut the price target from $1,150 to $700 on April 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Seamus Fernandez maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $973 to $928 on April 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $1,146 to $1,124 on April 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Asad Haider upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and cut the price target from $892 to $888 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Mohit Bansal maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $970 to $1,100 on March 5, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
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Considering buying LLY stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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On Wednesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) says its focus on cloud services and customer-centric solutions could help the company not just survive a recession, but grow through it.
What Happened: During <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45117886/microsoft-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-cloud-revenue-up-20">Microsoft's third-quarter earnings</a> call, CEO Satya Nadella addressed a question about how the company would respond if the U.S. economy slips into a recession.
Nadella pointed out Microsoft's unique positioning, highlighting the critical role its cloud infrastructure and software services could play in helping businesses do more with less.
"The way, at least I think we will approach it, is quite frankly, be very focused on how we help our customers," Nadella said.
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&#8220;I think if you sort of buy into the argument that software is the most malleable resource we have to fight any type of inflationary pressure or any type of growth pressure where you need to do more with less, I think we can be super helpful in that,&#8221; he added.
He concluded by saying Microsoft's approach would center on supporting its customers through challenging times, with an eye toward gaining market share in the process.
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Why It's Important: Microsoft reported third-quarter revenue of $70.07 billion, marking a 13% increase from the same period last year and surpassing Wall Street&#8217;s estimate of $68.43 billion.
Revenue from Microsoft Cloud reached $42.4 billion, up 20% year-over-year.
On the same day as Microsoft's earnings, it was reported that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45100047/recession-odds-spike-wall-street-tumbles-as-q1-gdp-surprisingly-contracts-be-patient-trump-responds">U.S. economy shrank by 0.3%</a> in the first quarter of the year, surprising analysts who expected a slight growth of 0.4%.
This is the first economic decline in nearly two years (since the second quarter of 2022), and a sharp reversal from the 2.4% growth seen in the previous quarter.
Private employers added only 62,000 jobs in April, far below forecasts of 108,000 and the weakest hiring pace since July 2024.
Price Action: On Wednesday, Microsoft's stock rose 0.31% during regular trading and gained another 6.93% in after-hours, reaching $422.66, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
In Benzinga Edge&#8217;s Stock Rankings, Microsoft has a growth score of 64.61% and a momentum score of 42.33%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against its industry competitors</a>.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to include updates from Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Chair Robyn Denholm.
Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) board reportedly began searching for a successor to Elon Musk after the company faced significant financial setbacks.
What Happened: About a month ago, the board reached out to executive search firms to formalize a process for selecting a new CEO, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-musk-ceo-search-board-0ce61af9?mod=e2tw">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussion.
Musk, who has led Tesla for nearly two decades, was reportedly spending considerable time in Washington, D.C., assisting with the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump.
Musk did not push back, the report said, and the board told him he needed to devote more time to Tesla and publicly commit to doing so.
Following the publication of the report, Tesla's official X handle took to social media and said that the assertion that the board reached out to recruitment firms is "false."
"The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead," stated Tesla chairwoman Robyn Denholm.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company. This is absolutely false (and this was communicated to the media before the report was published). The CEO of Tesla is…
&mdash; Tesla (@Tesla) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1917812113315074055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Musk also took to X and shared Tesla's post and adding, &#8220;It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the @WSJ would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors!&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the <a href="https://twitter.com/WSJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WSJ</a> would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors! <a href="https://t.co/9xdypLGg3c">https://t.co/9xdypLGg3c</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1917815854647107990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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During the earnings call, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44945402/wedbushs-dan-ives-raises-teslas-price-target-to-350-as-musk-promises-to-significantly-reduce-doge-time">Musk announced</a>, "Starting probably next month, in May, my time allocation to DOGE will drop significantly."
On Wednesday, Alexandra Merz, who is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37474203/elon-musk-thanks-tesla-shareholders-after-they-write-to-delaware-court-against-voiding-his-56b-pay-p">one of Tesla&#8217;s shareholders</a>, took to X, formerly Twitter, and said, Tesla filed an amendment to its annual 10-K, providing details about board and executive compensation, rather than the anticipated proxy statement with shareholder meeting dates and agendas.
This suggests a potential delay in the meeting.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So, instead of the proxy with dates and details of the shareholder meeting, we got the amendment to the annual 10k filing, now giving us the details on Board and executives and their remuneration. Two take-aways: 1. Shareholder Meeting delayed, something big might be coming. 2.… <a href="https://t.co/ZwCVBO0U03">https://t.co/ZwCVBO0U03</a>
&mdash; Ale&#120143;andra Merz &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f2; (@TeslaBoomerMama) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeslaBoomerMama/status/1917746277900583287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In the filing, Tesla stated, &#8220;The Board of Directors has not yet established the date of the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. When the date is established, the Company will announce it in its filings made with the SEC.&#8221;
Price Action: During Wednesday's regular session, Tesla shares fell by 3.38%, but showed a slight rebound in after-hours trading, rising by 0.13%. Year-to-date, the stock is still down 25.61%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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