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The Fund is actively managed and seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in total return swap agreements and common stock that in aggregate return approximately 1.2 times (120%) the calendar week total return of common shares of PLTR while making weekly distribution payments to shareholders. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in swaps that utilize PLTR as the reference asset and in shares of PLTR. For purposes of compliance with this investment policy, derivative contracts will be valued at their notional value. There is no guarantee that the Fund will successfully provide returns that correspond to approximately 1.2 times (120%) the calendar week total return of common shares of PLTR

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JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated the Neutral rating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Target Corporation</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) on Wednesday.</a>
Today, Target registered first-quarter sales of $23.85 billion (down 2.8% year over year), which missed the Street view of $24.32 billion.
The retail giant lowered its FY2025 adjusted EPS guidance from $8.80–$9.80 to $7.00–$9.00.
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Following Target&#8217;s earnings release, analyst Horvers noted that first-quarter comps and EPS aligned with bearish expectations, while the full-year guidance cut met expectations at the lower end of the range.
The analyst pointed out that weak comp performance and a gross margin miss, along with an 11% year-over-year increase in inventory, played into the bear case.
However, the updated full-year outlook appeared more favorable at the higher end, with bears generally expecting EPS between $7 and $8. Meanwhile, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/21/target-tgt-q1-2025-earnings.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted </a>in a report that Target cited discretionary spending pressure tied to tariff uncertainty and recent DEI-related announcements.
Horvers emphasized that the elevated inventory levels in discretionary categories remain a key concern, especially considering how markdowns will impact both revenue and margins.
The degree of promotional activity required to clear inventory remains a critical variable, particularly as Target was seen as the most negatively positioned name in his coverage universe going into the print.
He also noted that the stock closed yesterday trading at 14x the low end of guidance, while bears argue for a 12x multiple.
Price Action: TGT shares are trading lower by 3.76% to $94.42 at last check Wednesday.
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Stifel analyst Jim Duffy maintains Warby Parker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRBY#NYSE">WRBY</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $18 to $21.

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Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintains Viking Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $52 to $50.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Viking Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $50

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Intellicheck shares are trading higher after HC Wainwright raised its price target on the stock from $4 to $6. Also, Craig-Hallum upgraded its stock from Hold to Buy and announced a $6 price target.

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Analysts break down the potential impact of new products and features from 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>) on the stock following the company's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45537306/google-unveils-total-reimagining-of-search-with-chatbot-style-feature-to-compete-with-openai"> I/O developer conference</a>.
The Alphabet Analysts: Citizens analyst Andrew Boone maintained a Market Perform rating on Alphabet with no price target.
JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth reiterated an Overweight rating with a $195 price target.
Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan reiterated a Buy rating with a $200 price target.
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Citizens on GOOGL: The I/O conference showed that artificial intelligence is improving every part of Google and the company's digital consumer experience, Boone said in a new investor note.
"I/O offers a glimpse into the future of AI-powered digital user experiences as AI advancements are driving more synthesization of information, agentic actions that are automating more of the consumer purchase journey," Boone said.
The analyst said new experiences like real-time translation and media creation could help Alphabet in its AI journey.
"We view AI as a tailwind for all forms of digital consumptions including media, commerce and services."
Boone said the concern is that competition for search is increasing and the U.S. search anti-trust trial is an overhang on Alphabet. The analyst said ChatGPT could be taking market share away.
"We believe commercial queries remain with Google, but the habituation of users to a different search experience should worry Google."
The analyst said Google is quickly rolling out its AI Mode, but its search business and revenue still face headwinds over the next few years.
"We believe shares are fairly valued at current levels."
JPMorgan on GOOGL: The Google I/O conference has Anmuth feeling "incrementally positive" about Alphabet.
"We believe Google is leading in many areas of AI with Gemini at the top of foundational model leaderboards," Anmuth said.
The analyst said Google's product innovation is "accelerating" and new products and experiences are being launched faster than ever.
"We believe Google's ‘total reimagining of search' is taking shape as AI Mode integrates what have been somewhat disparate AI products."
Anmuth said the road ahead is competitive, but Google shows confidence it can "navigate the shift to AI Search."
The analyst said AI Overviews, which were announced at I/O in 2024, have scaled to more than 1.5 billion monthly users and are driving improved satisfaction and engagement. Anmuth said AI Mode could have a similar impact on Google's search business.
"We believe Alphabet's fundamentals are solid and the company will remain both a driver of and primary beneficiary of an increasingly digital economy &amp; advances in Generative AI."
Goldman Sachs on GOOGL: The company's I/O keynote showed acceleration in AI innovation, Sheridan said in a new investor note.
"Building off its AI progress over the past several years, Google's I/O Keynote showcased a number of new products, services and features across its suite of products," Sheridan said.
The analyst said the new AI progress in shown across many business lines and could point to the company's long-term vision of having Gemini AI capabilities into many user experiences across consumer and enterprise services.
Sheridan said Google's event and the launch of AI Mode comes with investors having more fear about the potential disruption of traditional search from the rise of AI.
"These innovations showcase how the company is well-positioned across a wide array of form factors &amp; user interfaces that cover how AI-powered search may evolve over time."
The analyst said Alphabet is a leader in the AI and machine learning space.
"We came away from the keynote presentation increasingly constructive on Alphabet's long-term strategic positioning across many end-markets."
GOOGL Price Action: Alphabet stock is up 4.61% to $171.50 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $140.53 to $207.05. Alphabet stock is down 9.3% year-to-date and down around 3% over the last year.
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Jayendra Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">SEI</a>), believes the politicization of crypto in the United States is beginning to fade and that as the industry matures, support from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45474041/trump-administration-has-been-amazing-for-crypto-industry-bitcoin-ready-to-go-to-130000-galaxy-ceo-says">both sides of the aisle will become the norm</a>.
What Happened: "My intuition here is that as time progresses, crypto will become more and more mainstream, which means it'll become less and less of a partisan issue," Jog said in an interview with Benzinga.
He pointed to recent bipartisan developments like the advancement of the Stablecoin Act in the Senate, which required Democratic support to pass. 
"We're kind of seeing this with the stablecoin act as well… I think generally speaking, the trajectory that I'm seeing is that all politicians want America to win."
Jog framed crypto, alongside AI, as part of a technological arms race that will define the next wave of economic and geopolitical leadership. 
"From a technical side, crypto will help any country that is able to become a first mover. Just like the internet helped the U.S. retain hegemony in the early 2000s, today it's crypto and AI," he said.
As a result, he expects the Democratic party to eventually shed its more adversarial stance. "I do think that the further we go in the future and the more legitimacy crypto is able to establish… there will be more and more support from the Democrats as well."
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Why It Matters: Jog attributed Democratic skepticism to concerns over fraud and lack of regulatory clarity, both of which he believes are solvable.
"One of the things that a lot of Democrats have been concerned about is the kind of fraud that's been happening through crypto. If we're able to cut that down by having clear regulation, that'll make a lot more Democrats supportive," he said.
Among the bills he sees as critical is the proposed Market Structure Bill, which aims to define how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the U.S. "It'll be instrumental… to help define what is a cryptocurrency and how should they be regulated," Jog added.
Asked about core blockchain design challenges, he defended smaller validator sets, explaining that requiring every single person to run a full node is a huge waste of resources and advocated trustless verification over universal full‑node participation.
On scalability, he touted Sei's multi‑concurrent producer model to mitigate front‑running. 
"If you send your transaction to enough validators, it's guaranteed to be included in the next round of consensus." Jog also dissected cross‑chain friction, calling synchronous composability "extremely difficult" when atomic swaps must land on both chains or neither, and likened EVM compatibility to JavaScript's ubiquity in Web2.
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For most families, high school means public education or a reasonably priced private school. But for a select group, high school tuition now rivals — or even exceeds — the cost of a year at many colleges.&nbsp;
Some elite private high schools charge more than $70,000 a year in tuition alone, raising the question: how are families managing to pay for it?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuition Costs That Rival College</h2>
According to the <a href="https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-private-school">Education Data Initiative</a>, the average annual tuition for a U.S. private high school is $16,420. But that's a far cry from what families are paying at the most exclusive institutions.
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<a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/saving-money/education/most-expensive-high-schools-in-us/">GoBankingRates</a> reports that the most expensive high schools in America are concentrated in major metro areas like New York, Boston, and parts of California:&nbsp;
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<li>Thacher School — Ojai, California: $77,880</li>
<li>The Lawrenceville School — Lawrenceville, New Jersey: $73,220</li>
<li>Episcopal High School — Alexandria, Virginia: $72,000</li>
<li>St. Andrew's School — Middletown, Delaware: $69,400</li>
<li>Woodberry Forest School — Woodberry, Virginia: $67,650</li>
<li>Avenues: The World School — New York: $65,850</li>
<li>The Spence School — New York: $65,846</li>
<li>The Hotchkiss School — Lakeville, Connecticut: $65,490</li>
<li>St. Paul's School — Concord, New Hampshire: $65,000</li>
<li>Culver Academies — Culver, Indiana: $65,000</li>
<li>Convent of the Sacred Heart — New York: $64,610</li>
<li>Marymount School of New York — New York: $64,600</li>
<li>The Hewitt School — New York: $64,550</li>
<li>The Brearley School — New York: $64,100</li>
<li>Milton Academy — Milton, Massachusetts: $63,950</li>
</ol>
For context, Education Data Initiative reports the average cost of private university tuition in the U.S. is $35,248. That means some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45139109/this-one-high-school-class-could-be-worth-100000-over-a-lifetime">high schoolers</a> are paying more than double the average college student — before even earning a diploma.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Do These Schools Offer?</h2>
Why are families willing to pay so much? Part of the answer lies in what these schools provide.
Top schools like Milton Academy in Massachusetts, St. Paul's School in New Hampshire, and Avenues: The World School in New York offer rigorous academics, low student-to-teacher ratios, and expansive extracurricular programs. Students might learn in state-of-the-art science facilities, study abroad, or participate in unique leadership programs. Many schools also emphasize character development, global citizenship, and individualized learning.
These features — and the prestige that often comes with attending an elite institution — can open doors to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/05/45183830/is-college-still-worth-it-gen-z-and-millennials-are-losing-faith-as-ai-disrupts-the-">top-tier colleges</a>, internships, and professional networks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Can Actually Afford This?</h2>
With price tags exceeding $60,000 a year, it&#8217;s easy to assume these schools are only for the ultra-wealthy. While many students do come from high-income families, that's not the full story.
Some schools, like St. Andrew's School in Delaware, emphasize socioeconomic diversity and provide significant need-based aid. In fact, St. Andrew's offers financial support to all admitted students based on their family's financial circumstances.
Still, it's unclear how many students at these elite schools are receiving aid. And for families without assistance, the cost can be staggering. Paying for four years of high school at one of these institutions could cost more than $280,000 — not including books, uniforms, travel, or other fees.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Making the Numbers Work</h2>
So, how do families make it work? In many cases, they rely on:
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<li>High earnings or generational wealth</li>
<li>Education savings accounts or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43061910/college-fund-or-brokerage-account-for-kids-schooling-ramsey-show-hosts-weigh-in-on-lawyers-sketchy-advice-for-single-mom">529 plans</a></li>
<li>Tuition installment plans offered by the schools</li>
<li>Financial aid and merit-based scholarships</li>
</ul>
Some families also make personal sacrifices to afford tuition, including taking on second jobs or downsizing their living expenses.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bottom Line</h2>
Elite high schools offer a unique experience, but it comes at a steep cost — often more than most American families earn in a year. For those who can afford it, the return may be access to prestigious colleges and lifelong connections. But for many others, the price tag makes these schools a distant dream.
Still, the rise in tuition at the nation's most expensive high schools reflects a broader trend in private education — one that continues to push the boundaries of what families are willing and able to pay.
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Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintains Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUN#NYSE">FUN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $48 to $50.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Six Flags Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $50

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Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 17.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.97%. Currently, Intuitive Surgical has a market capitalization of $199.56 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ISRG: If an investor had bought $1000 of ISRG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $100,948.13 today based on a price of $556.78 for ISRG at the time of writing.
<h3>Intuitive Surgical's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers expressed views on Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) first quarter fiscal 2025 results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOW/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported today before market open</a>.
The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.92 per share, which beat the&nbsp;analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45542517/lowes-ceo-calls-out-near-term-housing-market-challenges-but-holds-the-line-on-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $2.80</a>.
Revenue of $20.93 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $20.94 billion.
Lowe's forecasts 2025 EPS of $12.15–$12.40 versus the $12.23 consensus estimate. Total sales are projected between $83.5 billion and $84.5 billion, compared with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts' expectations of $84.31 billion</a>.
Expectations for Lowe&#8217;s had risen after Home Depot&#8216;s beat, and Lowe&#8217;s indeed performed slightly better, says the analyst.
The analyst writes that Lowe&#8217;s delivered an EPS beat, fueled by slightly better-than-expected comparable store sales (similar to Home Depot) and more substantial gross margins.
The analyst noted that Pro sales decelerated to a mid-single-digit increase, while DIY sales were impacted by early-quarter weather issues, suggesting a better exit rate.
Horvers writes that operating margin came in at 11.9% compared to management&#8217;s prior expectations of an 11.8% operating margin, largely due to an estimated $400 million (200 basis points) of Spring demand shifting from first-quarter to second-quarter.
This shift was influenced by Lowe&#8217;s facing normalized spring weather in the first quarter but &#8220;one of the worst weather backdrops in 30 years&#8221; in second quarter of the previous year, notes the analyst.
Horvers says that Lowe&#8217;s retaining its full-year guidance suggests strong trends by quarter-end, particularly as their earlier forecast anticipated flat comparable sales for the first half.
Price Action: Lowe&#8217;s shares are down 0.91% at $229.15 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Lowe's Builds On Momentum With Margin Strength, Despite Decelerated Sales

Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial reiterates Intl Game Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGT#NYSE">IGT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $22 to $20.

Stifel Reiterates Buy on Intl Game Tech, Lowers Price Target to $20

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and DeepSeek&#8217;s home province Zhejiang introduced a comprehensive policy package to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">accelerate&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI)</a> research, industrial growth, and talent acquisition.
Major companies in the AI supply chain, including those responsible for large language models, cloud computing, and&nbsp;semiconductors, could potentially generate combined operating revenues of over 1 trillion yuan ($138.6 billion) by 2027, nearly double the current production value of China&#8217;s AI industry, which last year saw total output worth 570 billion yuan, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3311106/alibaba-and-deepseeks-home-province-launches-ai-spending-spree-become-innovation-hub" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Wednesday, citing official data.
The strategy resonated with Beijing&#8217;s call for technological self-reliance.
Financial support includes attracting more than 10 billion yuan in venture capital to invest in AI, especially subsidizing start-ups.
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The policy takes effect on May 31 and will remain valid through 2027.
The Guangdong government announced subsidies for the AI and robotics sectors in April. The Guangdong city of Shenzhen is home to tech firms, including&nbsp;Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) and&nbsp;Huawei Technologies.
Alibaba is considered the tech barometer of China. The stock surged over 46% year-to-date.
Alibaba reported its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45473543/alibabas-cloud-and-e-commerce-units-shine-as-analyst-sees-ai-take-rates-fueling-future-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal&nbsp;fourth-quarter</a> revenue growth of&nbsp;7%&nbsp;to&nbsp;$32.58 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$33.08 billion. It clocked an adjusted earnings per ADS of&nbsp;$1.73, which&nbsp;beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of&nbsp;$1.48.&nbsp;Cloud Intelligence Group revenue grew by&nbsp;18%&nbsp;to&nbsp;$4.15 billion.
Benchmark&nbsp;analyst Fawne Jiang continues to view Alibaba as a leading beneficiary of accelerated AI adoption in China and a top structural player in the sector.
Price Action:&nbsp;BABA shares traded lower by&nbsp;0.75%&nbsp;to&nbsp;$124.22 at&nbsp;the last check on Wednesday.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to include the new filing on Wednesday.
Siyata Mobile Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYTA#NASDAQ">SYTA</a>) shares are pulling back on Wednesday, down 36.7% to $5.19. The decline follows a dramatic 85% surge on Tuesday, despite a lack of specific company news.
What To Know: Tuesday&#8217;s trading volume for Siyata Mobile was exceptionally high at 125 million, far exceeding its 100-day average of 5.24 million. The recent volatility comes on the heels of a Form 6-K <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=102213&amp;ref=319175431&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=SYTA&amp;cdn=d2a8f13deefff24e4485cb6f77c8c88a&amp;companyName=Siyata+Mobile+Inc.&amp;formType=6-K&amp;formDescription=Report+of+foreign+private+issuer+pursuant+to+Rule+13a-16+or+15d-16+under+the+Securities+Exchange+Act+of+1934&amp;dateFiled=2025-05-15">filing</a> by the foreign private issuer last week.
The filing <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=102213&amp;ref=319175431&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=SYTA&amp;cdn=d2a8f13deefff24e4485cb6f77c8c88a&amp;companyName=Siyata+Mobile+Inc.&amp;formType=6-K&amp;formDescription=Report+of+foreign+private+issuer+pursuant+to+Rule+13a-16+or+15d-16+under+the+Securities+Exchange+Act+of+1934&amp;dateFiled=2025-05-15">detailed</a> Siyata Mobile&#8217;s first-quarter 2025 financial results, which included a net loss of approximately $3.79 million for the period, compared to a net loss of $2.79 million for the same period in 2024. The company&#8217;s accumulated deficit also reached $119,810,239 as of March 31.
The financial report further highlighted Siyata Mobile&#8217;s dependence on channel partners for revenue, with 57% of its first-quarter 2025 revenue originating from a single customer. The company also acknowledged material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting in recent years, though some remediation efforts have been initiated.
Siyata Mobile on Wednesday disclosed in a prospectus filing that investor Hudson Global Ventures may sell up to 11 million shares in an offering, which may be contributing to Wednesday&#8217;s pullback. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy SYTA Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Siyata Mobile &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Siyata Mobile, which is trading at $5.69 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 17.57 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, Siyata Mobile has a 52-week high of $885.58 and a 52-week low of $0.93.
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In the face of ongoing market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty, investors are seeking more strategies that offer income and relative stability. Among those strategies that have gained significant popularity in 2024 is the utilization of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">option income ETFs</a>.
Pioneering the trend are two JPMorgan Asset Management products, the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>) and the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPQ#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>), that together have attracted more than $9.2 billion in new investor capital year-to-date.
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The JEPQ ETF, which was introduced only three years ago, is now among the top 20 inflowing ETFs this year, attracting $5.7 billion (this year as of April 30), according to the recent data from ETFGI. Its older cousin, JEPI, is also witnessing strong investor demand, adding $2.8 billion for the first quarter of the year, according to etf.com.
In assets under management (AUM) terms, JEPI now manages close to $40 billion, while JEPQ has reached more than $25.53 billion. This rise reflects the rising popularity of option income strategies, especially among income-hunting investors who are cautious of the stock market&#8217;s volatile rollercoaster.
Learning Option Income ETFs
JEPI and JEPQ employ a covered call strategy to earn a steady income. Essentially, these funds invest in a portfolio of stocks and then sell call options on them. The premiums from selling these call options are used as a source of income, which is passed on to investors in monthly dividends.
This strategy has a drawback: although it offers a consistent stream of cash, it may constrain upside potential. If the underlying equities strongly move higher, the call options the fund has written could limit overall returns. Nevertheless, for income-oriented investors who are not as concerned with capital appreciation, this strategy is an attractive substitute for conventional fixed-income or high-dividend equity portfolios.
Key Differences: JEPI Vs. JEPQ
Though the two funds use similar approaches, they have different market focus and portfolio composition.
JEPI invests in a carefully chosen set of U.S. large-cap stocks, mainly from the S&amp;P 500 Index. It invests in low-volatility, value-driven companies and uses environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in stock selection. JEPI also utilizes equity-linked notes (ELNs), which are debt instruments with a structured payoff based on equities, with a maximum of 20% of the fund invested in ELNs.
JEPQ, however, focuses on Nasdaq-100 Index growth-oriented companies like well-known technology giants Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>). Like JEPI, it employs ELNs to replicate a covered call portfolio and tries to provide a high yield with less volatility than the general tech-heavy index.
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Investor Takeaway
The attractiveness of JEPI and JEPQ is that they can give investors consistent income without subjecting them to the full volatility of the equity markets. Although their funds might not capture the entire upside during bull markets, their potential to generate significant monthly dividends from the option premiums makes them appealing to retirees, conservative investors, and those looking to diversify portfolios.
While traditional fixed-income returns continue to suffer and equity markets remain volatile, income ETFs derived from options are rapidly becoming a popular choice, striking a balance between risk, return, and consistent dividends. For those investors wanting to ride out rough seas with a surer touch, JEPI and JEPQ are worth taking a hard look at.
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Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) on Wednesday launched Visa Commercial Integrated Partners, which aims to enhance the connection between fintech companies and Visa&#8217;s commercial offerings via its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45538314/visa-launches-commercial-integrated-partners-to-turbo-charge-the-fintech-ecosystem" rel="noreferrer noopener">dedicated commercial platform</a>.
Through advanced APIs, Visa will enable business partners to embed its products directly into their applications. The program establishes the necessary ecosystem, technology, and framework.
This allows innovative fintechs and other business application providers to easily integrate payment functionalities into their platforms, thereby enabling the use of Visa credentials issued by Visa Commercial partners.
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This program also benefits Visa&#8217;s business partners by cutting their development time and costs. It allows fintechs to concentrate on innovation and improving customer experiences while enabling their customers to make payments using their existing Commercial Card credentials.
Darren Parslow, Global Head of Visa Commercial Solutions, said, &#8220;By leveraging our network and Commercial APIs, we are enabling our partners to innovate faster, reduce development and distribution costs, and deliver superior payment experiences to their clients; it underscores Visa&#8217;s commitment to driving the future of digital payments and supporting the growth of the fintech ecosystem globally.&#8221;
In a separate release, Visa announced the general availability of its innovative <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45538326/visa-announces-the-general-availability-of-visa-ar-manager-in-the-u-s" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visa AR Manager product in the U.S</a>.
This solution is designed to boost and retain existing card volume by automating the virtual card transaction process, directly addressing a major challenge for suppliers who accept commercial credentials.
Visa AR Manager streamlines virtual card transactions by automatically retrieving card account details, initiating authorization and clearing steps for the supplier, and then providing timely and useful reconciliation data to finalize invoices within the supplier&#8217;s ERP system.
This automation significantly simplifies how virtual card transactions are handled, reducing manual effort for merchants and allowing them to concentrate on their core business activities.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYJ#BATS">IYJ</a>) and&nbsp;iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>).
Price Action: Visa shares are trading lower by 0.88% to $363.60 at last check Wednesday.
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