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

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 The Fund uses a passive management (or indexing) approach to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index, The Fund will generally use a replication strategy to achieve its investment objective, meaning the Fund will generally invest in all of the component securities of the Index in the same approximate proportions as in the Index. However, the Fund may use a representative sampling strategy, meaning it may invest in a sample of the securities in the Index whose risk, return, and other characteristics closely resemble the risk, return, and other characteristics of the Index as a whole, when the Funds sub-adviser believes it is in the best interests of the Fund (e.g., when replicating the Index involves practical difficulties or substantial costs, an Index constituent becomes temporarily illiquid, unavailable, or less liquid, or as a result of legal restrictions or limitations that apply to the Fund but not to the Index)., The Fund generally may invest in securities or other investments not included in the Index, but which the Funds sub-adviser believes will help the Fund track the Index. For example, the Fund may invest in securities that are not components of the Index to reflect various corporate actions and other changes to the Index (such as reconstitutions, additions, and deletions).

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Analysts at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/truist-securities">Truist Securities</a> initiated coverage on 24 large-cap, regional, and trust banks, as well as credit card companies. They anticipate strong earnings growth over the next two years, projecting an annual increase of 12-15% fueled by factors like improving loan growth, a steeper yield curve, and ample capital for expansion.
What Happened: Forecasting a favorable environment for banks in 2025 and 2026, the analysts at Truist foresee a less stringent regulatory environment, with more clarity and flexibility for banks regarding mergers and acquisitions, and the deployment of excess capital.
The note highlighted that the banking stocks were de-rated during the first two years of Trump 1.0 because the yield curve was flattened and late-cycle macro concerns surfaced, even as the administration enacted bank-friendly tax reform and regulatory tailoring. However, according to the brokerage, a little Fed easing and a steeper curve are necessary for the stocks to be re-rated and two rate cuts are expected in 2025, as hinted by Fed during their December meeting. 
According to Truist, while bank valuations have increased, they remain relatively attractive compared to historical levels. They currently trade at a price-to-book value (P/TBV) below their post-financial crisis average, and at a significant discount to the broader market. The note adds that given the current market valuations, bank stocks appear undervalued relative to the S&amp;P 500.
However, despite Truist beliefs that the sector offers attractive opportunities, careful stock selection is crucial according to them. &#8220;While we're not at &#8216;close your eyes and buy ‘em levels,&#8217; we still see attractive opportunities across the sector and view stock selection as increasingly important,&#8221; the note said.
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Why It Matters: Truist&#8217;s coverage on 24 financial stocks is spread across three subgroups namely, large-cap, regional, and trust banks, which is initiated with a positive outlook.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Large-Cap Banks</h3>
The research note examines long-term investment potential of large U.S. banks as these institutions possess significant advantages, including, &#8220;embedded offense&#8221; with the presence of strong existing businesses and customer relationships.
It also anticipates cyclical tailwinds and capital leverage for such banks given a favorable economic environment and the ability to effectively utilize capital for growth.
These factors position large U.S. banks to achieve organic growth by the expansion of core businesses, double-digit earnings growth and an attractive returns on equity.
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<td>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52</td>
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<td>Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82</td>
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<td>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$260</td>
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<td>PNC Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$215</td>
</tr>
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<td>US Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$54</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Banks And Cards</h3>
Truist also initiated coverage on 14 regional financial companies outlining three key strategies for regional banks to remain competitive.
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<li>Differentiated Growth: Focus on unique and sustainable growth opportunities.</li>
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<li>Disciplined Capital Allocation: Efficiently deploy capital to support growth and enhance shareholder value.</li>
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<li>Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Adapt to changing market conditions, including interest rates, yield curve shifts, loan and deposit growth, and commercial real estate market dynamics.</li>
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<td>Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51</td>
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<td>Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19</td>
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<td>M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
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<td>Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151</td>
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<td>Citizens Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$49</td>
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<td>Comerica Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65</td>
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<td>First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$2,303</td>
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<td>KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$19</td>
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<td>Regions Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$25</td>
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<td>Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42</td>
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<td>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350</td>
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<td>Capital One Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229</td>
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<td>Discover Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
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<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trust Banks And Capital Markets</h3>
Truist anticipates gradual interest rate decreases, the eventual end of quantitative tightening, and a healthy economy and capital markets providing a competitive landscape to trust banks.
According to the analysts, investors should prioritize stocks with the potential for sustained operating leverage. Which is the ability to increase profitability significantly with relatively small increases in revenue. And stocks with strong capital returns, with high levels of income through dividends and share buybacks.
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<td>Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$91</td>
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<td>Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$86</td>
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<td>Northern Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$110</td>
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<td>State Street (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$106</td>
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Yield Curve Normalization, Cheap Valuation, EPS Growth To Boost Banks In 2025: Truist Initiates Coverage On These 14 Regional Names

Quantum computing stocks faced a sharp decline following remarks from&nbsp;Jensen Huang, CEO of&nbsp;Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). During Nvidia&#8217;s analyst day, Huang expressed optimism about quantum computing&#8217;s future but warned that practical applications might be 15 to 30 years away.
What Happened: Huang highlighted that while quantum computing is effective for small data and big compute tasks, it struggles with large data due to its microwave-based communication. He emphasized the necessity of classical computers for error correction, positioning Nvidia as a significant player in the classical-quantum computing space. Nvidia collaborates with nearly every quantum computing company worldwide, extending their CUDA platform to quantum applications.
&#8220;If you kind of said 15 years for very useful quantum computers, that would probably be on the early side. If you said 30, it&#8217;s probably on the late side,&#8221; Huang said.
&#8220;If you picked 20, I think a whole bunch of us would believe it.&#8221;
Following Huang&#8217;s comments, quantum computing stocks saw a notable drop in overnight trading in Robinhood on Wednesday. IonQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) fell by 10.75%, Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) declined by 12.86%, and D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) and Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) experienced decreases of 14.14% and 13%, respectively. The market&#8217;s reaction reflects investor concerns over the extended timeline for quantum computing advancements.
Why It Matters: The recent downturn in quantum computing stocks underscores the challenges and uncertainties facing the sector. As highlighted by&nbsp;Jim Cramer, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42781091/jim-cramer-warns-day-is-not-near-enough-to-justify-the-current-valuations-of-quantum-computing-nuclear-power-stocks">long development timelines </a>and current market valuations raise concerns for investors. Despite the U.S. quantum computing market&#8217;s projected growth from $138.2 million in 2022 to $1.2 billion by 2030, the path to practical applications remains lengthy.
Quantum computing is often <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42638753/quantum-computing-the-new-ai-a-look-at-the-rapidly-expanding-market-and-top-stocks-for-2025">compared to&nbsp;artificial intelligence</a>&nbsp;in terms of its transformative potential. Experts predict it will drive breakthroughs in fields like cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization. However, the technology&#8217;s reliance on qubits, which can represent multiple states simultaneously, means it still faces significant hurdles before it can match the speed and efficiency of classical computers.
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $606.62 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 2.5% to $209.76 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share. Cal-Maine shares climbed 3.8% to $107.60 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.18 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Acuity Brands shares fell 0.3% to $303.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million. AAR shares surged 5.8% to $65.35 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.49 million after the closing bell. PriceSmart shares gained 0.6% to close at $92.22 on Tuesday.</li>
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Combining AUO's Display HMI and Himax's Most Comprehensive Automotive IC Technologies to Shape the Future of Smart, Sustainable In-Car Displays

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Reported Earlier, Himax And AUO Unveil Next-Generation AmLED Automotive Display Platform At CES 2025

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<td>880 - 920</td>
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<td>7.5</td>
<td>6.8 - 7.2</td>
<td>Lower feedgas, and fewer cargos due to the timing of liftings.</td>
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<td>1.1</td>
<td>1.0 - 1.2</td>
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<td colspan="4">Trading &amp; Optimisation results are expected to be significantly lower than Q3'24, driven by the (non-cash)&nbsp; impact of expiring hedging contracts. Q4'24 exploration well write-offs are expected to be ~$0.3 billion.</td>
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Micron's HBM advanced packaging investment of approximately US $7 billion (SG$9.5 billion) through the end of the decade and beyond will initially create around 1,400 jobs, with site expansion plans to reach an estimated 3,000 jobs in the future. These new roles will include functions such as packaging development, assembly and test operations.

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<li>Goodyear to license back the Dunlop trademarks for use on commercial (truck) tires, and retains its rights to the Dunlop trademarks for use on motorcycle tires in Europe and Oceania</li>
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces allegation from his sister Ann Altman, who filed a lawsuit on Monday claiming sexual abuse, amid multiple legal challenges confronting the artificial intelligence company.
What Happened: In a joint family statement posted on X on Tuesday, Altman&#8217;s mother and brothers strongly denied the accusations, describing them as &#8220;deeply hurtful and entirely untrue.&#8221;
The statement detailed the family&#8217;s attempts to support Ann through various means, including monthly financial assistance and offers to establish a housing trust.
&#8220;The worst allegation she has made is that she was sexually abused by Sam as a child (she has also claimed instances of sexual abuse from others). Her claims have evolved drastically over time. Newly for this lawsuit, they now include allegations of incidents where Sam was over 18,&#8221; said the statement. 
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Why It Matters: The family statement noted that Ann has previously made multiple allegations against them, including claims of improper withholding of their father&#8217;s 401(k) funds and technical interference with her social media accounts. They expressed concern about her mental health while maintaining their commitment to supporting her &#8220;in the best way we can.&#8221;
This lawsuit emerges as OpenAI, valued at $157 billion and backed by Microsoft Corp., navigates other significant legal challenges. The company already faces a lawsuit from Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, who alleges a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42609769/elon-musk-is-a-legendary-entrepreneur-but-also-a-bully-says-openai-ceo-sam-altman-now-its-me-its-been-bezos-gates-zuckerberg-lots-of-other-people">breach of contract</a> regarding OpenAI&#8217;s shift from its original nonprofit mission.
The legal dispute comes months after Altman&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36171063/what-really-happened-with-sam-altman-getting-fired-as-openai-ceo-new-details-emerge">brief but dramatic removal</a> as CEO in November 2023, followed by his swift reinstatement after pressure from investors and employees. 
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company&#8217;s ambitious&nbsp;Starship launch vehicle&#8217;s next flight test is now expected to be&nbsp;next week, later than his previous timeline of Jan. 10.
What Happened: &#8220;Starship flight 7, it looks like it&#8217;s pushed by 3 or 4 days. So probably sometime next week,&#8221; Musk said in a live stream on his social media platform X. 
The CEO had previously said that the company is aiming to launch Starship on its next flight test on Jan. 10, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42838062/jeff-bezos-vs-elon-musk-blue-origin-looks-to-fly-new-glenn-for-first-time-on-same-day-as-starships-7th-test-flight">the same day</a> as Blue Origin is looking to launch its New Glenn rocket to orbit for the first time.
Musk did not provide the reasons for the delay or if the new timeline was considering the upcoming launch from the Bezos-owned company. 
Targets For Upcoming Flight Test: SpaceX has previously said that its Starship vehicle, currently undergoing testing and development, will launch from Starbase in Texas for its seventh flight test carrying 10 Starlink simulators which are similar in size and weight to the company's next-generation Starlink satellites in a bid to demonstrate its capabilities in the satellite launch segment.
For the upcoming flight, SpaceX is looking to catch the two-stage vehicle&#8217;s booster back at the launch pad at Starbase with the launch tower&#8217;s metallic arms like on its fifth test flight in October. However, in case of any safety concerns, the company will splash it down in the Gulf of Mexico, it said.
The spacecraft, meanwhile, is slated to be splashed down in the Indian Ocean on the upcoming test.
While SpaceX has conducted 6 test flights of its ambitious launch vehicle to date, none of them carried any payload. The last test flight of Starship was in November.
Why It Matters: Starship is key to many big ambitions in the field of space exploration. 
While NASA is looking forward to landing humans back on the surface of the Moon after a gap of over 50 years with the help of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">custom version of the Starship</a>, Musk dreams of taking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40770222/elon-musk-sets-2026-for-starships-first-uncrewed-mars-mission-targeting-successful-landing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">humans to the planet Mars</a>&nbsp;aboard the&nbsp;vehicle.
The last time humans set foot on the Moon was in 1972&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36692749/just-a-worse-version-of-apollo-elon-musk-baffled-by-nasa-veterans-push-to-ditch-spacex-blue-origin-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with Apollo 17</a>. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
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Mining Capacity: Maintained an average mining capacity of 5.5 Exahash per Second ("EH/s") with fleet efficiency at 22 Joules per Terahash ("J/TH"), reaching a peak BTC only hashrate of 6.0 EH/s, and a peak BTC equivalent hashrate of 6.3 EH/s.
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Jim Cramer urged investors to consider NVIDIA Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) recent stock decline as a buying opportunity, despite the company&#8217;s shares falling 6.22% on Tuesday following CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42836461/nvidias-ces-2025-vision-sparks-mixed-reactions-ross-gerber-hails-incredible-things-to-come-while-analysts-debate-ai-and-autonomous-driving-ambitions">CES 2025 keynote presentation</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;Understand one thing, the keynote dazzled, the new projects are way ahead of any other company, and this new industrial revolution belongs to Nvidia,&#8221; Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/jim-cramer-says-nvidias-pullback-could-be-a-good-chance-to-buy.html">said</a> on CNBC, attributing the stock&#8217;s decline to &#8220;too much hot money&#8221; and broader market concerns about interest rates and inflation rather than company fundamentals.
During his Las Vegas presentation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42838231/jensen-huang-unveils-3000-personal-ai-supercomputer-the-size-of-a-small-book-it-runs-the-entire-nvidia-ai-stack">Huang unveiled next-generation</a> GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics cards and the Grace Blackwell NVLink 72 system, positioning Nvidia at the forefront of AI computing. 
The flagship RTX 5090, priced at $1,999, promises double the performance of its predecessor and features 32GB of GDDR7 memory.
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Why It Matters: The presentation sparked mixed reactions from Wall Street analysts. Bank of America&#8216;s Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating with a $190 price target, describing Nvidia as an &#8220;end-to-end AI shop.&#8221; 
However, Benchmark analyst Cody Acree, while maintaining a Buy rating, noted the keynote may have been &#8220;too technical&#8221; for investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42859715/nvidia-stock-drops-after-huangs-ces-keynote-analysts-dub-it-end-to-end-ai-shop">seeking near-term guidance</a>.
Cramer advised investors to consider purchasing shares below the all-time high and monitor the upcoming Labor Department employment data. 
&#8220;If it comes in hot, you will get a chance to buy this stock lower, maybe much lower,&#8221; he said, suggesting current sellers might regret their decisions.
Nvidia&#8217;s expanding influence in AI infrastructure is evident in its partnership with Foxconn, which reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42837406/amid-nvidias-ces-2025-buzz-investors-overlooked-apple-supplier-foxconns-strong-q4-says-jim-cramer">strong fourth-quarter</a> results driven partly by AI server demand. 
The company is set to release its RTX 5090 and 5080 models on Jan. 30, with more affordable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42836461/nvidias-ces-2025-vision-sparks-mixed-reactions-ross-gerber-hails-incredible-things-to-come-while-analysts-debate-ai-and-autonomous-driving-ambitions">variants following later</a>.
Price Action: Nvidia&#8217;s stock closed at $140.14 on Tuesday, down 6.22% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 1.04%. Over the past year, Nvidia&#8217;s stock has surged 168.21%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Nvidia has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $170.56. The highest target is $220, and the lowest is $120. Recent analyst ratings suggest an average target of $161.67, implying a 14.17% upside.
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A popular analyst&nbsp;anticipated a further decline in Dogecoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) value on Tuesday amid the broader slump that rocked the cryptocurrency market.
What Happened: Kevin, known for sharing insights and forecasting price movements for the king of meme coins, expressed a bearish outlook in an X post. 
&#8220;If BTC doesn&#8217;t bounce, then this probably has lower to go before finding a bottom,&#8221; the analyst cautioned, linking DOGE&#8217;s destiny with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency.
Kevin had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42477447/dogecoins-fate-tied-to-bitcoin-not-worth-overly-focusing-on-analyst-says-as-apex-memecoin-mirrors-btcs-pullback">previously indicated</a> that DOGE was &#8220;not in control of itself,&#8221; and its fate lies &#8220;purely in Bitcoin&#8217;s hands.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Pretty bearish close for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a>. If <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> doesn&#39;t bounce then this probably has lower to go before finding a bottom. <a href="https://t.co/Rh3wJ3KT3Q">pic.twitter.com/Rh3wJ3KT3Q</a>
&mdash; Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1876788727701188892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On similar lines, More Crypto Online, a widely followed X account dedicated to cryptocurrency technical analysis, projected DOGE to slip to $0.30 after the price dipped below a key support level. 
&#8220;I would therefore not be surprised if the price drops back to 30 cents before making another attempt to rally. In this case, I would view it as an opportunity,&#8221; More Crypto Online said, sensing a chance to buy the dip.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a>: While the price has broken below upper micro support the price is currently still holding above the $0.347 support level, though my view is that upper support ideally should not have broken. I would therefore not be surprised if the price drops back to 30 cents before… <a href="https://t.co/ivhWyR29wp">pic.twitter.com/ivhWyR29wp</a>
&mdash; More Crypto Online (@Morecryptoonl) <a href="https://twitter.com/Morecryptoonl/status/1876665663399338321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: These predictions coincided with sell-offs by DOGE&#8217;s long-term holders. According to <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">IntoTheBlock</a>, DOGE holdings of &#8220;Diamond Hands&#8221; dropped by 0.88% in the last 24 hours, contrasting with increases in Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Tron (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>) holdings.
That said, the popular Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages to assess the momentum of the asset, indicated a ‘Buy&#8217; signal, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/DOGEUSD/technicals/">according </a>to TradingView. 
Dogecoin could have a historic 2025, with a top analyst from Galaxy Research predicting that the l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42804970/dogecoin-to-hit-one-dollar-milestone-this-year-says-this-analyst">argest meme coin would surpass $1 for the first time</a> this year.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Dogecoin was exchanging hands at $0.3551, down 9.33% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the coin was up 12.50%, compared to nearly 273% in gains in 2024.
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