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Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan reiterates Dine Brands Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $47 price target.

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Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Dine Brands Global, Maintains $47 Price Target

Piper Sandler analyst Edward Tenthoff maintains Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMGA#NASDAQ">OMGA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $9 to $4.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Omega Therapeutics, Lowers Price Target to $4

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Alibaba Group Holding shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 sales results.

Piper Sandler analyst Kashy Harrison upgrades Bloom Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $10 to $20.

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Piper Sandler Upgrades Bloom Energy to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $20

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Applied Materials shares are trading lower following Q1 financial results. Also, multiple firms lowered their respective price targets on the stock.

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Swayampakula Ramakanth reiterates Precigen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGEN#NASDAQ">PGEN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $4 price target.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Precigen, Maintains $4 Price Target

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday described vaccines as &#8220;absolutely critical&#8221; to global health, adding that many people alive today would not have survived childhood without them. This comes at after Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary.
What Happened: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> on Friday, health stocks declined further during pre-market hours. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) saw a 0.58% drop after closing 2.62% lower at $26.02. Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) was down by 1.56% while AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) fell by 1.41%, and Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) decreased by 1.39%, having already dropped 7.02% to $7.22.
While the spokesperson for WHO did not comment on Kennedy Jr&#8217;s appointment directly, she mentioned that the U.S. is an important United Nations member and hoped the &#8220;fantastic work&#8221;&nbsp; would continue, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c0lp93494g9t?post=asset%3Afdf8e84f-8eb1-45b0-9e05-4ad5adad709b#post">as</a> per BBC news.
Trump&#8217;s decision to appoint Kennedy, known for his vaccine skepticism and conspiracy theories has sparked significant attention. The move aligns with Kennedy&#8217;s recent endorsement of Trump after ending his presidential bid.
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Why It Matters: The appointment of Kennedy, a prominent critic of vaccines, as Health Secretary could signal a shift in national health policies. Trump&#8217;s choice has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">elicited mixed reactions</a>, particularly among public health experts. Kennedy&#8217;s stance on vaccines may influence future health regulations and policies.
Kennedy&#8217;s views on vaccines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">and health agencies diverge sharply</a> from mainstream medical consensus. He has consistently propagated debunked claims, including the false assertion that vaccines cause autism—a theory discredited by extensive scientific research. His nomination for HHS secretary comes amid declining vaccination rates, which have contributed to public health challenges such as 13 measles outbreaks reported in the U.S. this year.
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WHO Calls Vaccines 'Absolutely Critical' As Trump's Appointment Of RFK Jr Pulls Pzifer, Moderna Stocks Downhill

Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintains Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBH#NYSE">SBH</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $8 to $12.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Sally Beauty Holdings, Raises Price Target to $12

ValueAct Holdings, L.P. reported holdings worth $3.9 billion in the September quarter after it disclosed major changes in its 13F filing for the third quarter of current fiscal. 
What Happened: One of the major changes in its holdings during Q3 was the addition of 211,500 shares of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) for $121.07 million, representing 3.08% of its total portfolio.
ValueAct Holdings is a hedge fund popularly known for its activist strategies, run by chief executive officer, Mason Morfit. An activist hedge fund usually follows an event-driven strategy and acquires sufficient equity to influence a company's policies, to increase company value. ValueAct has a long history of investing in technology companies and is generally considered to be more constructivist and collaborative than other activist funds.
ValueAct did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
In 2022, Brad Gerstner&#8216;s Altimeter Capital targeted Meta, urging the company to reduce its workforce. Gerstner articulated his concerns in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/10/29380959/meta-investor-proposes-curb-on-employees-strength-metaverse-spending">a letter titled &#8220;Time to Get Fit.</a>
ValueAct fund's specific intentions remain unclear, but CEO Morfit is reportedly supportive of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s strategic focus on advancing artificial intelligence initiatives, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/12/activist-valueact-has-1-billion-stake-in-meta-sources-say.html">according</a> to CNBC.
Why It Matters: According to its Q3 <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000141881224000021/compare/000141881224000017">13F filing</a>, ValueAct has acquired a passive stake in the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, namely, Meta. It is one of the largest companies to be targeted by an activist investor, with a market cap of nearly $1.5 trillion. The hedge fund also increased its investment in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/01/36471982/disney-partners-with-valueact-capital-for-strategic-counsel-in-anticipation-of-2024-shareholder-meet">The Walt Disney Co</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) by adding 1.33 million shares taking its total value to $718.04 million in ValueAct&#8217;s portfolio.
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Other Key Changes To The Portfolio
Apart from adding Meta, ValueAct has made some major changes to its portfolio which consists of ten holdings. The fund has increased its stake in the American video game developer Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) by adding 7.83 million shares in Q3. It now represents 8.81% of ValueAct&#8217;s portfolio, having a total value of $448.62 million.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLYVK#NASDAQ">LLYVK</a>) are other new holdings that ValueAct has added to its portfolio.
The hedge fund also reduced 806.96 thousand shares in Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) and completely exited Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Finserv Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), KKR &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), New York Times Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>) and Flutter Entertainment PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>).
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Activist Hedge Fund ValueAct Boosts Meta Stake With $121M Bet, But CEO Morfit Supports Mark Zuckerberg's AI Vision: Here's What Investors Should Know

Morgan Stanley analyst Chris Quintero maintains BlackLine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BL#NASDAQ">BL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $70 to $80.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on BlackLine, Raises Price Target to $80

Morgan Stanley analyst Elizabeth Porter maintains Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $41 to $26.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Zeta Global Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $26

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Swayampakula Ramakanth reiterates Innate Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPHA#NASDAQ">IPHA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $11.5 price target.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Innate Pharma, Maintains $11.5 Price Target

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Phillips maintains Lemonade (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $15 to $23.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Lemonade, Raises Price Target to $23

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Thumzup shares are trading higher after the company announced its board of directors approved Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

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Eyenovia shares are trading lower after the company announced that its CHAPERONE trial is not meeting its primary endpoint, prompting the discontinuation of the study and a review of the full data set to evaluate next steps for the program.

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $185 to $179.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Applied Mat, Lowers Price Target to $179

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Swayampakula Ramakanth reiterates ITeos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITOS#NASDAQ">ITOS</a>) with a Buy and maintains $46 price target.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on ITeos Therapeutics, Maintains $46 Price Target

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New Pacific Metals Announces Filing Of Preliminary Economic Assessment For The Carangas Project

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREN#AMEX">AREN</a>) shares jumped premarket on Friday after the company delivered the first quarter of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41989682/the-arena-group-generates-4-0-million-in-net-income-for-third-quarter-of-2024-first-ever-profitabl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> positive net income</a>.
Arena, which is home to hundreds of media brands, including TheStreet, Parade Media, Men&#8217;s Journal, Surfer, Powder and Athlon Sports, reported a net income of $4.0 million, or EPS of $0.11, in the third quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $11.2 million, or EPS loss of $0.47 per share a year ago quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at $11.2 million compared to $3.1 million a year ago quarter. Revenue from continuing operations came in at $33.6 million, vs. $37.0 million a year ago quarter.
The company reduced quarterly operating expenses by 51% year-over-year, achieving a $13.6 million positive swing in quarterly income from continuing operations. This highlights the rapid effectiveness of its transformation plan.
The Arena Group CEO Sara Silverstein said, &#8220;We&#8217;re achieving meaningful revenue diversification, including a significant increase in e-commerce and other revenue, enabling a substantial improvement in profitability. We generated higher gross margins, returned to positive operating income, and delivered our first-ever quarter of positive net income.&#8221;
Arena&#8217;s affiliate commerce business grew 287% during the six months, driven by strong organic traffic to commerce posts and stronger partnerships with retailers who value its highly transactional audience.
The company expanded its commerce coverage while increasing revenue per post by 57% in the third quarter versus second quarter of 2024.
Arena finalized a deal to license its proprietary content management system, which also included the acquisition of multiple sites, notably the top-tier automotive platform Autoblog.
Additionally, Arena extended the maturity of its credit line with Simplify Inventions, LLC, and converted $15 million of debt into common equity.
Price Action: AREN shares are up 210% at $1.76 premarket at the last check Friday.
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