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

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Smith & Wesson Brands

Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The firm's brand portfolio consists of Smith and Wesson, M&P, Thompson/Center Arms, Performance Center, and Gemtech; which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. The company operates internationally, with the majority of income generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.

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Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu maintains Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $220 to $260.

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Jefferies Maintains Hold on Honeywell Intl, Raises Price Target to $260

Alliance Global Partners analyst Jeff Grampp upgrades Vitesse Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTS#NYSE">VTS</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $26 to $29.

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Netcapital shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLDS#NASDAQ">WLDS</a>) disclosed that it will showcase the first augmented reality glasses fully controlled <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42527722/wearable-devices-and-rayneo-unveil-first-neural-controlled-ar-glasses-at-ces-2025-serving-as-the-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">by its neural wristband at CES 2025</a>.
In collaboration with RayNeo, Wearable Devices will demonstrate the intuitive gesture control experience of the Mudra Link Neural Wristband paired with RayNeo&#8217;s latest AR glasses.
This partnership highlights Wearable Devices&#8217; mission to transform human-computer interaction with seamless, hands-free control in AR environments.
Combining RayNeo&#8217;s AR expertise with Wearable Devices&#8217; neural gesture technology, this demo sets a new standard for interactivity in extended reality.
This integration cements Wearable Devices&#8217; position in neural wrist-worn solutions for the fast-growing AR and XR markets, enhancing accessibility and usability in extended reality experiences.
Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices said, &#8220;Our collaboration with RayNeo brings us a step closer to mass adoption of smart glasses operated by a neural wristband, highlights the transformative potential of combining Mudra Link with AR glasses, demonstrating how neural gesture control can redefine augmented reality applications across industries.&#8221;
Howie Li, Chief Executive Officer of RayNeo added, &#8220;The integration of neural gesture control with our latest AR glasses opens new possibilities for intuitive and immersive user experiences.&#8221;
Price Action: WLDS shares are down 1.89% at $1.56 at the last check Tuesday.
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Alliance Global Partners analyst Aaron Grey initiates coverage on Advanced Flower Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFCG#NASDAQ">AFCG</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $13.

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Roth MKM analyst Darren Aftahi maintains Bitdeer Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $15 to $29.

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As a rule, I pay almost no attention to Wall Street analysts. I do not give much of a whoop about their opinion of a stock. Most of my biggest winners have been underfollowed or not followed by mainstream Wall Street firms. Much of the research produced for individual investors by the big Wall Street firms is more marketing than research. There are a few boutique analysts that specialize in things like banking and real estate that I read regularly, but it&#8217;s more to look for inside baseball information I may have missed and take advantage of their access to the C-suite.
What I do pay attention to are earnings surprises and revisions. When analysts revise earnings estimates upward, it&#8217;s like waving a green flag to investors. Positive revisions often signal that a company&#8217;s fundamentals are improving and that management is executing well. This can set the stage for strong stock performance, especially for patient, value-focused investors who know how to spot opportunities early.
Market sentiment plays a big role here. A positive revision often sparks optimism, driving buying activity. This momentum can push the stock price higher as more investors jump on board. Institutions, in particular, pay close attention to these revisions, and their large-scale buying can amplify the effect.
Valuation is another key factor. Higher earnings expectations make stocks look cheaper on a price-to-earnings basis, even if the price hasn&#8217;t moved yet. That&#8217;s an open invitation for investors to re-rate the stock higher. Over time, consistent upward revisions can create a narrative of reliability and growth, attracting long-term capital and putting a solid floor under the stock price.
Smart investors know to dig deeper when they see positive revisions. Look for companies with strong balance sheets, good management, and a history of exceeding expectations. Those are the ones that can turn a simple revision into substantial long-term gains. As always, patience and discipline win the race.
I am even a bigger fan of earnings surprises that happen with almost no one watching. When a company with little analyst coverage delivers a positive earnings surprise, it&#8217;s like a hidden gem finally getting noticed. These stocks often fly under the radar, and that lack of attention creates inefficiency. The market scrambles to catch up when good news hits, and the stock can take off like a rocket.
With fewer eyes on the company, there&#8217;s less information baked into the price. A strong earnings beat forces investors to reassess quickly, and the resulting buying frenzy can send shares soaring. For smaller or mid-cap names, this can also attract institutional investors who previously ignored the stock, fueling the fire.
When I sat down this week to run the list of underfollowed companies that have the key combination of positive surprise and upward revisions from the few analysts paying attention, a few names caught my eye as under-the-radar candidates for outsized gains.
Gambling.com Group Limited (Ticker: GAMB) is a powerhouse in performance marketing, laser-focused on the online gambling industry. With a portfolio of top-tier websites like &#8220;Gambling.com&#8221; and &#8220;Bookies.com,&#8221; the company connects players with online casinos and sportsbooks, driving customer acquisition for operators in regulated markets.
The company has posted three consecutive positive earnings surprises, and the few analysts who follow it have been rushing to raise estimates. Institutions are starting to notice, and the stock has been gaining momentum in the last few weeks.
LiveRamp Holdings (Ticker: RAMP) operates at the crossroads of data and marketing, carving out a niche in the rapidly growing world of data connectivity and identity resolution. Based in San Francisco, the company is essentially a high-tech bridge builder, helping businesses turn disconnected data into actionable insights while staying firmly committed to privacy and security.
LiveRamp is essentially a toll booth operator in the data economy. The more businesses lean on data to drive marketing, sales, and operations, the more valuable LiveRamp becomes.
The tailwinds here are strong. The shift to a privacy-first internet plays right into LiveRamp&#8217;s hands, and as more businesses look for ways to unlock value from their data without running afoul of regulators, demand for its solutions should continue to grow.
Only a handful of analysts are paying attention, and even they are underestimating the potential growth. LiveRamp has exceeded analyst expectations for four quarters in a row, and analysts have recently raised their estimates for this year and next. Institutions are starting to notice, and their buying has given the stock some upward momentum in the last few months.
Another company that caught my eye was about as far off Wall Street&#8217;s radar as possible. Only three analysts follow Eurosea Ltd. (Ticker: ESEA), and the last time one wrote a comment was in June. However, they have raised their estimates for both this year and next after Eurosea posted back-to-back positive earnings surprises.
Euroseas Ltd. is a niche operator in the global container shipping market. It focuses on the smaller, regional routes that the big players can&#8217;t or won&#8217;t serve. Based in Greece, Euroseas has carved out a solid position by specializing in feeder and intermediate container vessels.
Euroseas isn&#8217;t flashy, but it&#8217;s effective. It&#8217;s a pure play on the regional and feeder markets in container shipping, areas that are often overlooked but critically important to the global trade ecosystem. With its flexible business model and experienced management, it&#8217;s the kind of company that knows how to ride the waves of a cyclical industry and come out ahead.
At the current price, the stock is trading well below the value of its ships and yields more than 6%. If the company continues to exceed expectations and the institutions begin accumulating the stock, Euroseas could have substantial upside.

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Alliance Global Partners analyst Aaron Grey initiates coverage on Innovative Ind Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIPR#NYSE">IIPR</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $130.

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Alliance Global Partners Initiates Coverage On Innovative Ind Props with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $130

Roth MKM analyst Scott Fortune reiterates Turning Point Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPB#NYSE">TPB</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $55 to $70.

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Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Turning Point Brands, Raises Price Target to $70

Alliance Global Partners analyst Aaron Grey initiates coverage on Chicago Atlantic Real (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REFI#NASDAQ">REFI</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $20.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Vertiv Hldgs.
Looking at options history for Vertiv Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 35% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $83,130 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $380,240.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $65.0 to $150.0 for Vertiv Hldgs over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Vertiv Hldgs options trades today is 236.62 with a total volume of 482.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Vertiv Hldgs's big money trades within a strike price range of $65.0 to $150.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Vertiv Hldgs Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734452137_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td align="right">212</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
<td align="right">88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$22.38</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td align="right">212</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$28.5</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
Vertiv Holdings Co brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. The company solves the important challenges faced by data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Its services include critical power, thermal management, racks and enclosures, monitoring and management, and other services. Its three business segments include the Americas, Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Vertiv Hldgs, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,326,990, with VRT's price down by -3.21%, positioned at $121.93.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Vertiv Hldgs</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $137.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Vertiv Hldgs, targeting a price of $145. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from TD Cowen continues to hold a Buy rating for Vertiv Hldgs, targeting a price of $141. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Vertiv Hldgs, which currently sits at a price target of $132. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Vertiv Hldgs, targeting a price of $131. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Vertiv Hldgs, targeting a price of $140. 
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Vertiv Hldgs Unusual Options Activity For December 17

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NVO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for Novo Nordisk.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 63% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $464,895, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $2,906,247.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $75.0 to $130.0 for Novo Nordisk during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Novo Nordisk's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Novo Nordisk's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $130.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Novo Nordisk Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734452132_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$1.9M</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>457</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.21</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$386.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>811</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.61</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$261.0K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$208.5K</td>
<td>405</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$176.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Novo Nordisk, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Novo Nordisk</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,381,254, with NVO's price up by 0.24%, positioned at $108.31.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
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Novo Nordisk's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AMAT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for Applied Mat. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $156,973, and 11 are calls, amounting to $441,260.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $195.0 for Applied Mat over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Mat's whale activity within a strike price range from $140.0 to $195.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734452127_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$40.35</td>
<td>$41.15</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$102.8K</td>
<td>267</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.4</td>
<td>$30.25</td>
<td>$30.25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>900</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$30.2</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>900</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials Inc is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Mat, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,438,984, the price of AMAT is down by -0.05%, reaching $169.32.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 58 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Applied Mat</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $194.66666666666666.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Morgan Stanley lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $164. 
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $210. 
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HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.1%. Currently, HCA Healthcare has a market capitalization of $79.90 billion. 
Buying $100 In HCA: If an investor had bought $100 of HCA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $408.35 today based on a price of $309.60 for HCA at the time of writing.
<h3>HCA Healthcare's Performance Over Last 10 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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Roth MKM analyst Jason Wittes maintains Globus Medical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMED#NYSE">GMED</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $100 to $115.

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Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIDU#NASDAQ">SIDU</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday following the announcement <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42530864/sidus-space-announces-14-million-private-placement" rel="noreferrer noopener">of a securities offering</a>.
Sidus has entered into definitive agreements with accredited and institutional investors for the issuance and sale of units in a brokered private placement.
Each unit consists of shares of Class A common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) paired with common warrants to purchase additional shares of Class A common stock.
The offering is set at $2.07 per unit, with a total of approximately 6.8 million shares of Class A common stock (or pre-funded warrants) being issued.
Additionally, common warrants for 3.4 million shares will be sold, each entitling holders to purchase Class A common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share. The pre-funded warrants will allow the holder to acquire shares at an exercise price of $0.0001 each.
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The offering is expected to raise gross proceeds of around $14 million before fees and expenses. The funds will be used for general working capital and corporate purposes.
The private placement is slated to close on December 18, pending customary closing conditions.
Last month, Sidus Space successfully completed the launch processing of LizzieSat-2 at Vandenberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42188959/sidus-space-announces-lizziesat-2-ready-for-launch" rel="noreferrer noopener">Space Force Base in California.</a>
The satellite has been handed over to SpaceX and is ready for the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission, set for launch in December 2024.
Price Action: SIDU shares are trading higher by 14.6% to $5.25 at last check Tuesday.
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Oppenheimer analyst Francois Brisebois reiterates Mind Medicine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNMD#NASDAQ">MNMD</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $20 price target.

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