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Hermes is a 180-year-old family controlled luxury goods company best known for its Birkin and Kelly bags. Its biggest segments are leather goods and saddlery, accounting for around 40% of revenue; clothes and accessories (29% of sales); silk and textiles (7%); and other products such as perfumes, watches, jewellery, and home furnishings. Hermes has around 300 stores globally.

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The <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/us-dollar-drops-on-report-of-trump?r=3nmatg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">US dollar has had a volatile start </a>to the week, sparked by a report that President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plan may shift. 
The US dollar index fell 0.8% to 108.1 on Monday, then pared losses after Trump denied a Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/06/trump-tariff-economy-trade/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">report</a>. The newspaper <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/06/trump-tariff-economy-trade/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported </a>that Trump may scale back his plans for widespread tariffs when he returns to the White House on January 20.
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US Dollar Index, Monday, January 6 Session, Source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency">Trading Economics</a>
Citing people familiar with the matter, the newspaper reported that Trump's aides are exploring tariff plans that would be applied to every country but only cover critical imports. This would mark a significant shift from his presidential campaign plans.
Trump, though, denied the newspaper's reporting on <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump#:~:text=The%20story%20in%20the%20Washington%20Post%2C%20quoting%20so%2Dcalled%20anonymous%20sources%2C%20which%20don%27t%20exist%2C%20incorrectly%20states%20that%20my%20tariff%20policy%20will%20be%20pared%20back.%20That%20is%20wrong.%20The%20Washington%20Post%20knows%20it%27s%20wrong.%20It%27s%20just%20another%20example%20of%20Fake%20News" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Truth Social</a>. 
"The story in the Washington Post, quoting so-called anonymous sources, which don&#8217;t exist, incorrectly states that my tariff policy will be pared back," he wrote on his social media platform. "The Washington Post knows it&#8217;s wrong. It&#8217;s just another example of Fake News."&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Dollar Reacts to Trump Tariff Plans</h2>
The reporting fueled uncertainty about one of Trump's key policy proposals. In response, the dollar declined sharply against most major currencies.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index (BBDXY), which measures the value of the US dollar relative to other major global currencies, ended the session 0.6% lower on Monday. After the publication of the Washington Post article, the index lost 1%, marking the largest <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-06/dollar-falls-most-in-two-months-on-report-trump-to-limit-tariffs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">intraday drop since 2023</a>. 
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-06/dollar-falls-most-in-two-months-on-report-trump-to-limit-tariffs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the euro gained 1.3%</a> the same day against the US dollar (EUR/USD), the common currency's largest intraday gain in 14 months. The British pound (GBP/USD rose as much as 1%.
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US Dollar Index vs. EURUSD vs. GBPUSD, Monday, January 6 Session, Source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency">Trading Economics</a>
The initial loss in the dollar was "an outsized reaction to an unverified report, but it does show the direction of travel,"Kathleen Brooks, the director of research at XTB, told Bloomberg. "We've had a large buildup of dollar longs and they are at risk of a turnaround."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Tariff Plans Go Back to 2024</h2>
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump vowed to<a href="https://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2024/no-trade-tax-free-trumps-promised-tariffs-will-hit-large-flows" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> impose 10-20% tariffs</a> on all imported goods, with tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese products. After his election win in November, he threatened to impose additional tariffs of 10% on Chinese goods and 25% on all imports from Mexico and Canada.
With Trump's aim to raise US revenues, he will likely go ahead with some of his tariff plans. He may threaten to use them until he gains the upper hand in trade negotiations.
"Members of Congress are getting to work on one powerful Bill that will bring our Country back," Trump said. "It will all be made up with tariffs, and much more, from countries that have taken advantage of the US."&nbsp;&nbsp;
A Bloomberg Economics <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-06/trump-keeps-keeps-his-negotiating-powder-dry-with-tariff-turmoil" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">study</a> suggests that higher tariffs could lead to increased inflation and a decline in US GDP. By 2028, US GDP could shrink by 0.8% if only China retaliates. If other countries impose tariffs, US economic growth could slow to 1.3%. 
Trump&#8217;s tariff could hurt global economic growth and drive up consumer prices, particularly if other governments retaliate.
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Trump's Tariff Increases to Impact Poorest Americans, Source: <a href="https://itep.org/trump-tariffs-tax-increase-impact/">ITEP</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Tariff Plans Target Critical Sectors</h2>
The dollar had strengthened amid expectations that Trump will impose tariffs on the US&#8217;s major trading partners. This <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/dovish-ecb-drives-7-eurusd-drop-in?r=3nmatg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">put pressure</a> on other currencies. 
However, the dollar could weaken from a tariff program focused solely on sectors deemed critical to national or economic security. This would have a lesser effect on the global economy and US inflation than a broader tariff approach.
According to The Washington Post, it remains unclear which imports or industries might be targeted by tariffs. However, preliminary discussions have centered on sectors considered vital to national or economic security.&nbsp;
These could include the defense industrial supply chain, critical medical supplies, and energy production.
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Critical Sector Tariffs Forecast to Weigh on Dollar, Source: <a href="https://www.corpay.com/resources/market-analysis/market-brief-potential-dilution-in-trump-tariff-plans-pummels-dollar">Corpay</a>
The uncertainty of Trump tariffs and whether his administration will target Europe's auto sector led to a near 3% surge in the Euro Stoxx Automobiles &amp; Parts <a href="https://stoxx.com/index/sxagt/">index</a>. Europe&#8217;s <a href="https://stoxx.com/index/sxxp/">STOXX 600</a> closed 0.9% higher alongside France&#8217;s <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/px1?countrycode=fr">CAC 40</a>, up 2.2%, and Germany&#8217;s <a href="https://stoxx.com/index/dax/">DAX</a> up 1.5%.
Some of Europe's major luxury brands also gained from the optimism of more selective tariffs. LVMH (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVMUY#OTC">LVMUY</a>), Hermes (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESAY#OTC">HESAY</a>), and Kering (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPRUY#OTC">PPRUY</a>) all rose over 2%.
European markets overall closed higher on January 6, driven by investor optimism that US tariffs might be less severe than initially feared. However, speculation surrounding the incoming administration&#8217;s agenda will likely be accompanied by heightened market volatility.
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The luxury market is at a critical turning point, with a clear divide emerging between legacy brands and aspirational players, according to Maurits Pot, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39656549/exclusive-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-could-become-a-trillion-dollar-market-predicts-tema-etfs-ceo">CEO of Tema ETFs</a>.
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Pot emphasized that high-end brands like Hermès International SA (OTCPK: HESAY) and Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RACE#NYSE">RACE</a>) — supported by loyal, affluent clients — are set to outperform, while more aspirational names such as LVMH-Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (OTCPK: LVMUY) and Burberry Group plc (OTCPK: BURBY) face greater vulnerability due to shifting consumer behavior and economic slowdowns in key markets like China and Europe.
&#8220;Luxury is going for a turnaround, and we're seeing a greater differentiation between true luxury and aspirational brands,&#8221; Pot said. 
With a number of companies underperforming — particularly LVMH, which recently reported disappointing results — Pot highlighted that these outcomes aren&#8217;t surprising given macroeconomic headwinds.
Pot stressed that investors should now focus on a clear divide between high-end brands and those catering to more discretionary spending.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">China&#8217;s Stimulus Won't Save Luxury Outlook</h3>
When discussing the impact of Chinese fiscal stimulus, Pot expressed skepticism. He indicated that while there was initial excitement around potential boosts for the market, the real beneficiaries of government spending are likely to be industries more central to China&#8217;s economic priorities.
&#8220;I think the luxury sector got a premature boost from the China stimulus,&#8221; Pot said, &#8220;but ultimately not a boost that is really warranted.&#8221; 
He stressed that the Chinese government will likely prioritize domestic consumption over high-end international luxury, raising doubts about a meaningful rebound in Chinese-driven demand.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">India: The Next Growth Driver For Luxury?</h3>
Another pressing topic was whether India could fill the gap left by slowing Chinese demand. Pot hinted that India's emerging middle class and growing economic power could be the next growth story.
&#8220;As China slows, does Indian luxury demand replace waning Chinese demand? That's a key question for 2025,&#8221; Pot added, pointing to India&#8217;s growing presence in the luxury space, with brands like Dior investing heavily in the market.
&#8220;2024 will likely be a tough year for the luxury sector,&#8221; Pot stated, &#8220;but I think there&#8217;s reason to believe that 2025 could look better, especially if India continues to emerge as a key luxury market,&#8221; he added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs And The U.S. Election: Potential Impacts On Luxury</h3>
Looking ahead to the U.S. elections, Pot shared his thoughts on tariffs and their potential impact on luxury. While tariffs haven't directly targeted luxury goods yet, he noted the possibility of indirect consequences, especially for industrial goods like cars. 
&#8220;I think tariffs are going to focus on industrial output before consumer goods, but luxury could get caught up in it eventually,&#8221; he added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Holding Cash For Dip-Buying Opportunities</h3>
Pot also shared insights into how Tema Luxury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUX#NYSE">LUX</a>) is positioned to weather the luxury sector shifts. 
&#8220;Nearly 20% of the portfolio is in cash,&#8221; he revealed, explaining that the fund remains cautious, particularly toward discretionary luxury, which has been hit harder than high-end, timeless brands like Ferrari, Hermès, and Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA (OTCPK: CFRUY). 
&#8220;We&#8217;re overweight on really high-end luxury, and underweight on more discretionary luxury,&#8221; he said.
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EXCLUSIVE: Luxury Is 'Going For A Critical Turnaround,' Tema ETF CEO Says

Gains in European equities may falter on geopolitical and economic fears after receiving a boost from China's stimulus plans and slowing inflation.
The Euro Area Stoxx 600 gained 2.69% in the week ending September 27 to a record, extending its year-to-date climb to 10.1%. Germany's DAX40 closed the week at a record level, gaining 4% after increasing 1.22% on Friday.
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Source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/germany/stock-market">TradingEconomics</a>
Slow economic growth, volatile natural gas prices, and inflation have hurt European economic sentiment. GDP is projected to end 2024 at <a href="https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/projections/html/ecb.projections202409_ecbstaff~9c88364c57.en.html#:~:text=Overall%2C%20annual%20average%20real%20GDP,year%20of%20the%20projection%20horizon.">0.8%</a>.
Geopolitical developments, including the war in Ukraine and the upcoming U.S. elections, have curbed European stock optimism.&nbsp;European policymakers have expressed concerns about issues from climate change, security and trade if Trump wins a second term.
Fears about a wider Middle East war escalated after Israel <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/world/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas">killed</a> Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes Friday in Beirut.&nbsp;
The EU &#8220;is extremely concerned&#8221; about the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah,&#8221; Josep Borrell, EU&#8217;s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, <a href="https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/">said</a>. 
&#8220;Any further escalation would have dramatic consequences for the region and beyond.&#8221;&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Investors Welcome China's ‘Stimulus Blitz</h3>
Despite the ongoing headwinds, investors welcomed the People's Bank of China (PBOC) "<a href="https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/content/articles/macro/chinas-bold-stimulus-measures-what-it-means-for-markets-25092024">stimulus blitz</a>"&nbsp; to tackle the country's economic headwinds.&nbsp;
China announced&nbsp; "a series of bold moves aimed at stabilizing both the economy and the stock market,"&nbsp; Charu Chanana, Head of FX Strategy at Saxo, <a href="https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/insights/news-and-research/authors/charu-chanana">wrote</a> on September 25<a href="https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/insights/news-and-research/authors/charu-chanana">.</a>
The <a href="http://www.pbc.gov.cn/en/3688110/3688172/5188125/5469326/index.html">package included</a> a 50-basis-point cut to banks' required reserve ratios (RRR) and a 20-basis-point cut to the seven-day reverse repurchase rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The PBOC announced a 500 billion yuan ($71.3 billion) liquidity support for stock buybacks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Fashion, Automobile Stocks See Most Gains</h3>
Although European equities rose immediately on the PBOC news, fashion and automobile stocks climbed the most.
France's LVMH (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVMHF#OTC">LVMHF</a>) jumped 19.2% ,and Hermes (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESAY#OTC">HESAY</a>) rose 16.5% for the week. 
German automobile makers also clocked gains. Volkswagen (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) rose by 7%, Mercedes-Benz Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGAF#OTC">MBGAF</a>) by 6.55 and BMW (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>) by 6.6%.
Germany's automobile index rose 8.70% for the week.
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Source: <a href="https://www.boerse-frankfurt.de/indices/daxsector-all-automobile-performance">Boerse-Frankfurt</a>
European companies operating in <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/european-luxury-brands-feel-pinch">China have worried</a> that the slowdown in the world&#8217;s second-largest economy may hurt profitability.
The Chinese economy grew 4.7% in the second quarter from April to June. This is the slowest pace since the first quarter of 2023 and below forecasts of 5% to 5.3%.
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Source: <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102691/china-estimated-coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-gdp-growth/">Statista</a>

The stimulus package "can help to repair some of the confidence levels in the economy and policymakers," Chanana wrote.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Equities Helped by Inflation Data</h3>
European equities received an added boost this week from inflation data.&nbsp;
German preliminary data showed inflation slowing to1.6% in September, compared to 1.9% in August, the country&#8217;s Federal Statistical Office <a href="https://www.destatis.de/EN/Home/_node.html">said </a>on Monday. France and Spain reported on September 27 that inflation <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/publish/posts/detail/149487004?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts">slowed below 2%</a>, beating analysts expectations.
Investors now give the European Central Bank (ECB) a 70% chance of cutting rates<a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/09/27/french-and-spanish-inflation-dips-below-2-fueling-rate-cuts-hopes"> next month</a>.
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Source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/france/inflation-cpi#">Tradingeconomics</a>
Although the latest economic data has buoyed confidence, some investors have expressed caution.
Data is "looking quite shaky," Anwiti Bahuguna, Northern Trust Asset Management&#8217;s chief investment officer of global allocation, told<a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/international/2024/09/28/goldman-blackrock-warn-europes-stock-rally-faces-tough-hurdles/"> </a>Bloomberg TV.&nbsp;
"Inflation is coming down, but not fast enough to think there would be very sharp relief on the rates front."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Consumer Sentiment Improves</h3>
Despite these concerns, European consumer sentiment has started to improve. It rose 0.5 points in the Euro Area in September to -12.9, which was in line with <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/euro-area/consumer-confidence">preliminary estimates</a>.&nbsp;
"Consumers were markedly more optimistic about their households' expected financial situation," the European Commission <a href="https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/document/download/8bdf8526-c9cf-4163-a2ef-88481f6430ab_en?filename=bcs_2024_09_en_0.pdf">said</a> on September 27.&nbsp;
In <a href="https://www.gfk.com/press/moderate-recovery-in-consumer-climate">Germany</a>, France and Italy, Europe's three largest economies, consumer confidence rose moderately, according to monthly surveys.
However, the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) warned on September 26 that it was too early to conclude German consumer confidence had improved.
The improvement in Germany "can be interpreted more as a stabilization at a low level," Rolf Bürkl, an expert at NIM, said.&nbsp;
"The slight increase cannot be interpreted as the beginning of a noticeable recovery."

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Travel, especially abroad, has historically been a luxury for most Americans. Despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/07/39649271/us-close-to-recession-warning-as-june-jobs-report-shows-rising-unemployment">tightening labor market</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/06/39274689/amid-rising-costs-financial-strain-becomes-americas-chief-anxiety">uncertain economic conditions</a>, the number of households traveling abroad has soared nearly 30% as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/06/39511199/households-have-accrued-substantial-wealth-since-2019-contrary-to-popular-narratives-goldman-sachs">households build wealth</a>.
The number predictably fell in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic but has increased in each of the past three years.
The Data: A post on X relayed <a href="https://x.com/MikeZaccardi/status/1811377036344061972">data</a> from Bank of America.
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Meanwhile, spending on luxuries abroad has seen similar increases since 2019, <a href="https://x.com/MikeZaccardi/status/1811377159027462597">according</a> to Bank of America.
Why It&#8217;s Important: Amid a period of inflation, households have become price-sensitive in some areas and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/06/39532768/e-commerces-ascent-stalls-as-one-sub-segment-grows-by-over-100-report">willing to spend</a> in others. Consumers have gravitated toward luxury or bargains, with less spending on items or experiences in between.
Meanwhile, flying is as popular as ever. More than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39693321/delta-earnings-on-deck-after-tsa-screens-record-3m-passengers-analyst-says-airline-has-insulatio">3 million passengers</a> were screened at U.S. TSA checkpoints on Sunday, July 7, a new record.&nbsp;
Market Implications: Long-term changes in consumer behavior stand to impact companies in various industries, most notably airlines and luxury goods.
Airlines have struggled since the pandemic, not so much with filling seats but with margin contraction and declining profitability. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) shares sunk on Thursday after beating revenue estimates but missing on earnings. 
Delta&#8217;s luxury status seems to have insulated it better from industry trends better than competitors United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>).
Online travel agency Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) is a stand-out name for its stock performance — up more than 100% — since 2019.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVMUY#OTC">LVMUY</a>) and Hermes Intl S A Unsponsored France ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESAY#OTC">HESAY</a>) have benefited from increases in American travel to Europe. Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>) has been a standout performer in 2024, up over 25%.
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China&#8217;s recent release of mixed economic data is weighing on U.S.-listed Chinese equities and sectors strongly linked to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">Chinese growth on Monday. </a>
China&#8217;s economy grew 6.3% YoY in Q2 2023, missing the market&#8217;s projected 7.3% rise. This marks a jump from Q1&#8217;s 4.5% increase.
June 2023 saw industrial production up 4.4% YoY, exceeding the estimated 2.7% boost. Conversely, retail sales grew only 3.1% YoY, its weakest performance since last December, falling short of the 3.2% forecast.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Chinese ADRs, Commodities, Luxury Stocks In Focus</h2>
Commodities and Asian equities were the first assets affected by the data, followed by European luxury stocks and, then, U.S.-listed Chinese stocks.
Copper, a commodity that is extremely susceptible to the country&#8217;s growth momentum, fell 2.2% on the day, its worst session since May 10. Gold and silver, two precious metals, fell 0.1% and 0.5%, respectively, following a robust week of gains.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>) was the weakest link among Chinese ADRs, falling 5%. PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) followed with a 3% decline, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>. However, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and JD.com, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NYSE">JD</a>) managed to limit their losses, with 1.6% and 0.8% declines, respectively.
In the European luxury sector, companies including Hermès International Société (OTCPK: HESAY), and LVMH Moet Hennessy (OTCPK: LVMHF) experienced significant downward pressures, with declines exceeding 3%. The Swiss Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (OTCPK: CFRUY), announced lower-than-expected organic revenue growth in the first quarter, contributing to the stock&#8217;s 9% drop.
In the materials and mining sector, Vale S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>), Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>), Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), and Freeport-McMoran Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) all suffered 2% to 2.7% drops.
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China's Growth Disappointment Is Moving Stocks Monday: Tencent, PDD Holdings And Luxury Goods

<ul>
<li>Hermes International SA&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hesay#OTC">HESAY</a>) reports first quarter results of 2023, where&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://finance.hermes.com/en/" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">sales&nbsp;</a>jumped 23% at constant exhange rates to &euro;3.38 billion, as wealthy shoppers in China and Europe splurged on luxury fashion and accessories despite higher prices and global market turmoil.</li>
<li>Hermes finance chief Eric du Halgouet told journalists that store traffic in the U.S. continued to rise,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/hermes-sales-rise-23-q1-boosted-by-china-2023-04-14/" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">Reuters&nbsp;</a>reported.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good sales momentum in the United States resulted in 19% revenue growth in the quarter.</li>
<li>Sales in Asia grew 23%, excluding Japan, driven by a magnificent Chinese New Year.</li>
<li>The company achieved substantial growth, particularly in the U.K. and Italy, driven by increased tourist flows.&nbsp;</li>
<li>With increased production capacities and the opening of new sites, Herm&egrave;s continues to reinforce its local anchoring in France to develop employment and training.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hermes&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://assets-finance.hermes.com/s3fs-public/node/pdf_file/2023-04/1680856715/hermes_20230407_louviersleathergoodsworkshop_en.pdf" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">opened a new site in Normandy</a>&nbsp;on April 7, 2023, which makes Kelly handbags, a model designed in the 1920s that became associated with actress Grace Kelly in the 1950s. The development is a part of the company&#39;s strategy of increasing production at around 7% per year, the Reuters report notes.</li>
<li>In the medium term, the group confirms an ambitious goal for revenue growth at constant exchange rates, despite global economic, geopolitical, and monetary uncertainties.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Price Action:&nbsp;HESAY shares traded higher by 0.04% at $216.58 on the last check Friday.</li>
<li>Photo Via Company</li>
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LVMH

The French CAC 40 stock index, which is tracked by the iShares MSCI France ETF (ARCA: EWQ), reached an all-time high on Wednesday, as U.S. inflation data showed CPI rose by 5% year-over-year in March, down&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31756163/us-inflation-rate-slows-more-than-predicted-in-march-markets-rally-as-the-end-of-fed-hike-cycle-loom">from February&#39;s 6% annual increase.</a>
The CAC 40 index extended beyond 7,400 points, breaking previous highs set in March 2023 and January 2022.
Since the start of 2023, the index is up&nbsp;by&nbsp;13.7%, having risen by 30% from the mid-October 2022 lows.
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Luxury Brands Pushed Cac 40 To Its All-Time Highs 
Luxury brands were a key factor in&nbsp;driving&nbsp;up French&nbsp;equities, contributing the most to the index&#39;s overall gain.&nbsp;
Year to date, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lvmhf#OTC">LVMHF</a>) is up 24%, while Hermes International S.C.A. ADR (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hesay#OTC">HESAY</a>) is up 30%.&nbsp;
CAC 40 Technical Analysis: Bearish RSI Divergence Forming
Technically, a bearish&nbsp;RSI divergence is forming in the CAC 40, as prices reached&nbsp;new highs while the momentum indicator trended&nbsp;lower.&nbsp;
A bearish&nbsp;RSI divergence may suggest an exhaustion of the upward trend and should caution traders looking for short-term gains following the&nbsp;impressive recent rise.
The French main stock market index is now trading 3% and 13% higher than its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.&nbsp;
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French CAC 40 Index Rockets To New Heights On Luxury Stocks' Wings As US Inflation Rate Slows

While many privately-owned companies are eager to become publicly traded, not everyone is in a rush to get listed. According to a new <a href="https://www.tide.co/from-founded-to-floated/">data analysis</a> published by the U.K.-based financial technology company Tide, some of the most prominent companies were among the slowest to achieve their initial public offering.
The Century-Plus Club: The luxury goods brand Herm&egrave;s International S.A (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hesay#OTC">HESAY</a>) took the longest to travel from founding to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos">IPO</a> &ndash; 162 years between its creation in 1837 and its 1999 IPO. Philip Morris International (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pm#NYSE">PM</a>) was a tad slower, taking 161 years from its 1847 debut to its 2008 listing.
Other companies that required more than a century to go from private to public were Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gs#NYSE">GS</a>), with 130 years from its 1869 debut to its 1999 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos">IPO</a>; Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/brk-a#NYSE">BRK-A</a>), with 126 years from its 1839 creation to the Warren Buffett-coordinated 1965 IPO; and Linde plc (NYSE:NYSE:LIN), which traces its roots to 1879 and held its IPO 123 years later in 2002.
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The Need For Speed: But, of course, not every company requires more than a century to go public.
India&rsquo;s HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hdfc#NYSE">HDFC</a>) was founded in 1994 and went public in 1995, making it the fastest company to transition from privately-owned to publicly-traded. China&rsquo;s Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. ( SSE: 600519) and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txn#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) are tied for the second-fastest on the private-to-public route, with each getting on a stock exchanges two years after their respective founding.
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<h2>Upgrades</h2>
<ul>
<li>JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating for New Relic Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEWR#NYSE">NEWR</a>) from Underweight to Overweight. For the second quarter, New Relic had an EPS of $0.10, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.07. The current stock performance of New Relic shows a 52-week-high of $91.09 and a 52-week-low of $51.52. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $90.94.</li>
<li>BTIG upgraded the previous rating for The RealReal Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#NASDAQ">REAL</a>) from Neutral to Buy. The RealReal earned $0.47 in the third quarter, compared to $0.41 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of The RealReal shows a 52-week-high of $30.22 and a 52-week-low of $11.18. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $13.72.</li>
<li>Argus Research upgraded the previous rating for Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) from Hold to Buy. In the third quarter, Vulcan Materials showed an EPS of $1.54, compared to $1.56 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Vulcan Materials shows a 52-week-high of $207.50 and a 52-week-low of $132.85. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $205.76.</li>
<li>According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Coty Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COTY#NYSE">COTY</a>) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. In the first quarter, Coty showed an EPS of $0.08, compared to $0.02 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $10.71 and a 52-week-low of $3.71. Coty closed at $10.69 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to Citigroup, the prior rating for Fate Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FATE#NASDAQ">FATE</a>) was changed from Neutral to Buy. In the third quarter, Fate Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.45, compared to $0.68 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $121.16 and a 52-week-low of $47.20. At the end of the last trading period, Fate Therapeutics closed at $60.79.</li>
<li>For JM Smucker Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJM#NYSE">SJM</a>), Guggenheim upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. In the first quarter, JM Smucker showed an EPS of $1.90, compared to $2.37 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $140.65 and a 52-week-low of $110.53. JM Smucker closed at $125.08 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to Truist Securities, the prior rating for Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVN#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>) was changed from Hold to Buy. Five9 earned $0.28 in the third quarter, compared to $0.27 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $211.68 and a 52-week-low of $130.32. Five9 closed at $145.25 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>For Village Farms International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFF#NASDAQ">VFF</a>), Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. In the third quarter, Village Farms Intl showed an EPS of $0.01, compared to $0.01 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $20.32 and a 52-week-low of $5.74. At the end of the last trading period, Village Farms Intl closed at $8.34.</li>
<li>According to B. Riley Securities, the prior rating for Tecnoglass Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGLS#NASDAQ">TGLS</a>) was changed from Neutral to Buy. For the third quarter, Tecnoglass had an EPS of $0.45, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.28. The current stock performance of Tecnoglass shows a 52-week-high of $32.25 and a 52-week-low of $5.30. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $30.57.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research upgraded the previous rating for TE Connectivity Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEL#NYSE">TEL</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform. In the fourth quarter, TE Connectivity showed an EPS of $1.69, compared to $1.16 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $160.46 and a 52-week-low of $104.39. TE Connectivity closed at $158.00 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to HC Wainwright &amp; Co., the prior rating for AquaBounty Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AQB#NASDAQ">AQB</a>) was changed from Neutral to Buy. For the third quarter, AquaBounty Technologies had an EPS of $0.10, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.09. The current stock performance of AquaBounty Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $13.32 and a 52-week-low of $3.61. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $3.86.</li>
<li>For Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>), Credit Suisse upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Outperform. Cinemark Hldgs earned $0.65 in the third quarter, compared to $1.25 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $27.84 and a 52-week-low of $8.65. Cinemark Hldgs closed at $21.65 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to Stifel, the prior rating for eFFECTOR Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFTR#NASDAQ">EFTR</a>) was changed from Hold to Buy. In the third quarter, eFFECTOR Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.42, compared to $5.29 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of eFFECTOR Therapeutics shows a 52-week-high of Missing 52-Week High and a 52-week-low of Missing 52-Week Low . Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $11.12.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Downgrades</h2>
<ul>
<li>According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for LifeStance Health Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LFST#NASDAQ">LFST</a>) was changed from Overweight to Neutral. Interestingly, in the third quarter, LifeStance Health Group&#39;s EPS was $0.35. The current stock performance of LifeStance Health Group shows a 52-week-high of $29.81 and a 52-week-low of $10.67. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $12.83.</li>
<li>According to Craig-Hallum, the prior rating for Zix Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIXI#NASDAQ">ZIXI</a>) was changed from Buy to Hold. Zix earned $0.15 in the third quarter, compared to $0.17 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $10.37 and a 52-week-low of $6.35. At the end of the last trading period, Zix closed at $8.51.</li>
<li>Craig-Hallum downgraded the previous rating for SmileDirectClub Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDC#NASDAQ">SDC</a>) from Hold to Sell. For the third quarter, SmileDirectClub had an EPS of $0.23, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.11. The stock has a 52-week-high of $16.08 and a 52-week-low of $4.63. At the end of the last trading period, SmileDirectClub closed at $5.25.</li>
<li>According to Craig-Hallum, the prior rating for eHealth Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHTH#NASDAQ">EHTH</a>) was changed from Buy to Hold. For the third quarter, eHealth had an EPS of $1.78, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.36. The current stock performance of eHealth shows a 52-week-high of $93.19 and a 52-week-low of $24.38. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $30.06.</li>
<li>Truist Securities downgraded the previous rating for Nevro Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVRO#NYSE">NVRO</a>) from Buy to Hold. In the third quarter, Nevro showed an EPS of $0.87, compared to $0.29 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Nevro shows a 52-week-high of $188.14 and a 52-week-low of $99.54. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $108.94.</li>
<li>Mizuho downgraded the previous rating for McAfee Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCFE#NASDAQ">MCFE</a>) from Buy to Neutral. McAfee earned $0.31 in the third quarter, compared to $0.00 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of McAfee shows a 52-week-high of $32.83 and a 52-week-low of $14.80. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $25.50.</li>
<li>For Velodyne Lidar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLDR#NASDAQ">VLDR</a>), Citigroup downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. In the third quarter, Velodyne Lidar showed an EPS of $0.19, compared to $0.06 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $30.81 and a 52-week-low of $5.55. Velodyne Lidar closed at $7.40 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to Citigroup, the prior rating for Livent Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTHM#NYSE">LTHM</a>) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Livent earned $0.03 in the third quarter, compared to $0.05 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Livent shows a 52-week-high of $32.89 and a 52-week-low of $11.54. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $32.43.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities downgraded the previous rating for NAPCO Security Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSSC#NASDAQ">NSSC</a>) from Buy to Neutral. In the first quarter, NAPCO Security showed an EPS of $0.21, compared to $0.13 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $52.00 and a 52-week-low of $25.27. NAPCO Security closed at $48.00 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>For Viasat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Strong Buy to Outperform. For the second quarter, Viasat had an EPS of $0.34, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. The stock has a 52-week-high of $68.76 and a 52-week-low of $29.82. At the end of the last trading period, Viasat closed at $55.65.</li>
<li>Needham downgraded the previous rating for Conduent Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNDT#NASDAQ">CNDT</a>) from Buy to Hold. For the third quarter, Conduent had an EPS of $0.19, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.26. The current stock performance of Conduent shows a 52-week-high of $8.50 and a 52-week-low of $3.64. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $6.10.</li>
<li>JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating for Oyster Point Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OYST#NASDAQ">OYST</a>) from Overweight to Neutral. For the third quarter, Oyster Point Pharma had an EPS of $0.68, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.63. The stock has a 52-week-high of $25.89 and a 52-week-low of $10.00. At the end of the last trading period, Oyster Point Pharma closed at $13.76.</li>
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<h2>Initiations</h2>
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<li>Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGEN#NASDAQ">SGEN</a>) with a Peer Perform rating. The price target for Seagen is set to $195.00. In the third quarter, Seagen showed an EPS of $1.61, compared to $3.50 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Seagen shows a 52-week-high of $202.60 and a 52-week-low of $133.20. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $190.36.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research initiated coverage on ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADCT#NYSE">ADCT</a>) with an Outperform rating. The price target for ADC Therapeutics is set to $44.00. In the third quarter, ADC Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.59, compared to $0.58 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $38.34 and a 52-week-low of $20.01. ADC Therapeutics closed at $29.00 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo initiated coverage on OFG Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFG#NYSE">OFG</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for OFG Bancorp is set to $31.00. In the third quarter, OFG Bancorp showed an EPS of $0.81, compared to $0.50 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of OFG Bancorp shows a 52-week-high of $27.73 and a 52-week-low of $14.80. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $27.08.</li>
<li>Barclays initiated coverage on Ingredion Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Ingredion is set to $115.00. For the third quarter, Ingredion had an EPS of $1.67, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.77. The current stock performance of Ingredion shows a 52-week-high of $99.31 and a 52-week-low of $68.71. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $99.03.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Popular Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPOP#NASDAQ">BPOP</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Popular is set to $115.00. Popular earned $3.09 in the third quarter, compared to $2.00 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $85.59 and a 52-week-low of $44.53. Popular closed at $82.62 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>JMP Securities initiated coverage on Paragon 28 Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNA#NYSE">FNA</a>) with a Market Outperform rating. The price target for Paragon 28 is set to $30.00. Paragon 28 closed at $24.50 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>With an Outperform rating, Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on MiNK Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INKT#NASDAQ">INKT</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $30.00 for MiNK Therapeutics. MiNK Therapeutics closed at $18.96 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on ADMA Biologics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADMA#NASDAQ">ADMA</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $4.50 for ADMA Biologics. ADMA Biologics earned $0.14 in the second quarter, compared to $0.23 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $3.11 and a 52-week-low of $1.01. At the end of the last trading period, ADMA Biologics closed at $1.38.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Moderna is set to $304.00. In the third quarter, Moderna showed an EPS of $7.70, compared to $0.59 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $497.49 and a 52-week-low of $70.87. Moderna closed at $244.68 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
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Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For November 9, 2021

Goldman Sachs downgrades Hermes International (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESAY#OTC">HESAY</a>) from Neutral to Sell.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Hermes International to Sell

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<h2>Upgrades</h2>
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<li>Argus Research upgraded the previous rating for Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>) from Hold to Buy. In the second quarter, Simon Property Group showed an EPS of $3.24, compared to $2.12 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $137.38 and a 52-week-low of $59.35. At the end of the last trading period, Simon Property Group closed at $130.38.</li>
<li>According to BMO Capital, the prior rating for Teck Resources Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. Teck Resources earned $0.51 in the second quarter, compared to $0.12 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $27.08 and a 52-week-low of $11.91. Teck Resources closed at $23.19 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to WBB Securities, the prior rating for Cidara Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDTX#NASDAQ">CDTX</a>) was changed from Buy to Strong Buy. In the second quarter, Cidara Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.18, compared to $0.45 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $3.28 and a 52-week-low of $1.46. At the end of the last trading period, Cidara Therapeutics closed at $2.14.</li>
<li>For Xponential Fitness Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPOF#NYSE">XPOF</a>), Raymond James upgraded the previous rating of Market Perform to Strong Buy. Xponential Fitness earned $0.50 in the second quarter. Xponential Fitness closed at $10.34 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>For Ambarella Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBA#NASDAQ">AMBA</a>), Keybanc upgraded the previous rating of Sector Weight to Overweight. In the second quarter, Ambarella showed an EPS of $0.35, compared to $0.06 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $153.18 and a 52-week-low of $48.35. Ambarella closed at $148.92 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
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<h2>Downgrades</h2>
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<li>William Blair downgraded the previous rating for InnovAge Holding Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INNV#NASDAQ">INNV</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. InnovAge Holding earned $0.05 in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.09 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $27.18 and a 52-week-low of $11.45. InnovAge Holding closed at $11.65 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>According to Morgan Stanley, the prior rating for RE/MAX Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMAX#NYSE">RMAX</a>) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. RE/MAX Hldgs earned $0.63 in the second quarter, compared to $0.38 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of RE/MAX Hldgs shows a 52-week-high of $43.85 and a 52-week-low of $29.40. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $31.50.</li>
<li>For FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), Raymond James downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Market Perform. In the first quarter, FedEx showed an EPS of $4.37, compared to $4.87 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of FedEx shows a 52-week-high of $319.90 and a 52-week-low of $230.27. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $252.07.</li>
<li>For Axcella Health Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXLA#NASDAQ">AXLA</a>), Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. In the second quarter, Axcella Health showed an EPS of $0.42, compared to $0.48 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $6.84 and a 52-week-low of $2.98. Axcella Health closed at $3.15 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>For Frequency Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FREQ#NASDAQ">FREQ</a>), Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. For the second quarter, Frequency Therapeutics had an EPS of $0.52, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.19. The stock has a 52-week-high of $58.37 and a 52-week-low of $6.75. At the end of the last trading period, Frequency Therapeutics closed at $7.30.</li>
<li>According to Goldman Sachs, the prior rating for Vir Biotechnology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIR#NASDAQ">VIR</a>) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Vir Biotechnology earned $0.46 in the second quarter, compared to $0.27 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $141.01 and a 52-week-low of $25.31. At the end of the last trading period, Vir Biotechnology closed at $51.02.</li>
<li>According to Goldman Sachs, the prior rating for FibroGen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGEN#NASDAQ">FGEN</a>) was changed from Neutral to Sell. In the second quarter, FibroGen showed an EPS of $1.45, compared to $0.95 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of FibroGen shows a 52-week-high of $57.21 and a 52-week-low of $11.08. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $11.24.</li>
<li>According to Raymond James, the prior rating for OraSure Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSUR#NASDAQ">OSUR</a>) was changed from Outperform to Market Perform. In the second quarter, OraSure Technologies showed an EPS of $0.02, compared to $0.16 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of OraSure Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $17.79 and a 52-week-low of $8.58. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $13.34.</li>
<li>B of A Securities downgraded the previous rating for Vale SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Vale earned $1.49 in the second quarter, compared to $0.19 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Vale shows a 52-week-high of $23.18 and a 52-week-low of $10.29. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $15.88.</li>
<li>Susquehanna downgraded the previous rating for Coherent Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NASDAQ">COHR</a>) from Positive to Neutral. Coherent earned $1.81 in the third quarter, compared to $0.52 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Coherent shows a 52-week-high of $270.99 and a 52-week-low of $103.00. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $252.38.</li>
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<h2>Initiations</h2>
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<li>With a Buy rating, Alliance Global Partners initiated coverage on Icecure Medical Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICCM#NASDAQ">ICCM</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $14.50 for Icecure Medical. Icecure Medical closed at $9.00 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>JP Morgan initiated coverage on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) with an Underweight rating. The price target for ZIM Integrated Shipping is set to $46.02. In the second quarter, ZIM Integrated Shipping earned $7.38. The stock has a 52-week-high of $62.20 and a 52-week-low of $11.34. At the end of the last trading period, ZIM Integrated Shipping closed at $55.89.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on SunPower Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>) with an Outperform rating. The price target for SunPower is set to $27.00. In the second quarter, SunPower showed an EPS of $0.06, compared to $0.22 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of SunPower shows a 52-week-high of $57.52 and a 52-week-low of $9.54. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $21.09.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, UBS initiated coverage on Li-Cycle Holdings Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LICY#NYSE">LICY</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $15.00 for Li-Cycle Holdings. For the third quarter, Li-Cycle Holdings had an EPS of $2.88, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.86. Li-Cycle Holdings closed at $9.85 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>BTIG initiated coverage on Humacyte Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUMA#NASDAQ">HUMA</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Humacyte is set to $19.00.&nbsp;At the end of the last trading period, Humacyte closed at $13.85.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Vimeo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMEO#NASDAQ">VMEO</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $47.00 for Vimeo. Vimeo earned $0.02 in the second quarter, compared to $0.05 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $52.06 and a 52-week-low of $29.17. Vimeo closed at $32.39 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>For Poshmark Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POSH#NASDAQ">POSH</a>), Needham initiated coverage, by setting the current rating at Hold. Interestingly, in the second quarter, Poshmark&#39;s EPS was $0.04. The current stock performance of Poshmark shows a 52-week-high of $104.98 and a 52-week-low of $23.58. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $23.59.</li>
<li>DZ Bank initiated coverage on ServiceNow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for ServiceNow is set to $725.00. ServiceNow earned $1.42 in the second quarter, compared to $1.23 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of ServiceNow shows a 52-week-high of $681.10 and a 52-week-low of $446.20. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $654.20.</li>
<li>With an Overweight rating, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Jackson Financial Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JXN#NYSE">JXN</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $37.00 for Jackson Financial. Jackson Financial earned $6.74 in the second quarter. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $26.53.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on IMV Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMV#NASDAQ">IMV</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for IMV is set to $4.00. In the second quarter, IMV showed an EPS of $0.11, compared to $0.08 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $4.95 and a 52-week-low of $1.31. At the end of the last trading period, IMV closed at $1.69.</li>
<li>Berenberg initiated coverage on Viant Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSP#NASDAQ">DSP</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Viant Technology is set to $20.00. Interestingly, in the second quarter, Viant Technology&#39;s EPS was $0.06. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $69.16 and a 52-week-low of $11.61. Viant Technology closed at $11.64 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>Berenberg initiated coverage on PubMatic Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PUBM#NASDAQ">PUBM</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for PubMatic is set to $37.00. PubMatic earned $0.18 in the second quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $76.96 and a 52-week-low of $22.42. PubMatic closed at $27.20 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, Berenberg initiated coverage on Magnite Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGNI#NASDAQ">MGNI</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $37.00 for Magnite. In the second quarter, Magnite showed an EPS of $0.11, compared to $0.10 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.39 and a 52-week-low of $5.88. At the end of the last trading period, Magnite closed at $28.39.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $25.00 for SoFi Technologies. For the second quarter, SoFi Technologies had an EPS of $0.48, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.03. The current stock performance of SoFi Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $24.95 and a 52-week-low of $13.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $15.17.</li>
<li>Baird initiated coverage on Gentherm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THRM#NASDAQ">THRM</a>) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Gentherm is set to $94.00. Gentherm earned $0.85 in the second quarter, compared to $0.30 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $88.99 and a 52-week-low of $38.99. Gentherm closed at $77.93 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, MKM Partners initiated coverage on California Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRC#NYSE">CRC</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $54.00 for California Resources. In the second quarter, California Resources earned $0.94. The current stock performance of California Resources shows a 52-week-high of $44.58 and a 52-week-low of $14.63. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $41.60.</li>
<li>With a Buy rating, Stifel initiated coverage on Armada Hoffler Properties Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHH#NYSE">AHH</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $15.00 for Armada Hoffler Properties. Armada Hoffler Properties earned $0.29 in the second quarter, compared to $0.29 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $14.38 and a 52-week-low of $8.20. Armada Hoffler Properties closed at $13.20 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
<li>With an Outperform rating, Oppenheimer initiated coverage on Golub Capital BDC Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBDC#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $16.00 for Golub Capital BDC. In the third quarter, Golub Capital BDC showed an EPS of $0.29, compared to $0.28 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $16.22 and a 52-week-low of $12.31. Golub Capital BDC closed at $15.36 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
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Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For September 22, 2021

Barclays initiates coverage on Hermes International (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESAY#OTC">HESAY</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating.

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Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/appl#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">APPL</a>) is planning the launch of an Apple Watch with a rugged casing targeted at athletes, hikers, and others in more extreme environments,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-26/apple-considers-launching-rugged-watch-for-extreme-sports?srnd=technology-vp&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Bloomberg reports</a>.
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<li>The company had internally discussed introducing such a Watch variation later in 2021 or 2022 at the earliest.</li>
<li>Bloomberg notes this is Apple&rsquo;s second attempt at a rugged smartwatch after the 2015 debut of the popular Apple Watch. Apple has added several sports and activity-tracking features via its annual update cycle.</li>
<li>Casio Computer Co Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/csiof#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">CSIOF</a>) (OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/csioy#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">CSIOY</a>) and other watchmakers have witnessed robust sales from sturdier product designs with extra protection.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The rugged version would be similar to Apple&rsquo;s cheaper Apple Watch SE and special editions co-branded with&nbsp;Nike Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nke#NYSE" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">NKE</a>) and&nbsp;Hermes International SA&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hesaf#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">HESAF</a>) (OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hesay#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">HESAY</a>). It would have extra impact-resistance and protection akin to Casio&rsquo;s G-Shock watches.</li>
<li>Apple is also developing new swim-tracking features for the Apple Watch. The company rolled out the cheaper Apple Watch SE and faster processor and blood oxygen sensor with the Apple Watch Series 6 last September.</li>
<li>The device would be a part of the company&rsquo;s wearables, home, and accessories segment, which generated over $30 billion in FY20 sales. Reportedly, Apple owns a 40% smartwatch market share in the fourth quarter of 2020.</li>
<li>Price action:&nbsp;AAPL shares traded lower by 0.24% at $120.30 in the premarket session on the last check Friday.</li>
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