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Alpha Modus Holdings Inc is a technology company with a core focus on artificial intelligence in retail. It is engaged in creating, developing and licensing data-driven technologies to enhance consumers' in-store digital experience at the point of decision.

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"CORRECTION: JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens initiates coverage on American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Market Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $225. &nbsp;(Rating Change from reiterates to initiates)

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"CORRECTION: JMP Securities Initiates Coverage On American Tower with Market Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $225 (Rating Change from reiterates to initiates)

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTV#NASDAQ">EVTV</a>) stock rose 10.3% to $0.75 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.1 million. </li>
<li>Autozi Internet Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZI#NASDAQ">AZI</a>) stock rose 9.77% to $0.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $86.0 million. </li>
<li>Hall Of Fame Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOFV#NASDAQ">HOFV</a>) shares rose 9.22% to $1.38. The company's market cap stands at $9.0 million. </li>
<li>Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) stock rose 8.28% to $0.48. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.2 million. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) shares increased by 7.51% to $0.65. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>Yunhong Green CTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YHGJ#NASDAQ">YHGJ</a>) shares rose 5.73% to $0.63. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.2 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Nxu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXU#NASDAQ">NXU</a>) shares fell 31.9% to $0.42 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $6.9 million. </li>
<li>Weyco Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEYS#NASDAQ">WEYS</a>) stock fell 25.19% to $27.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $258.1 million. </li>
<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) shares declined by 18.26% to $0.3. The company's market cap stands at $1.3 million. </li>
<li>Allurion Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NYSE">ALUR</a>) stock fell 16.92% to $7.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.6 million. </li>
<li>Afya (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFYA#NASDAQ">AFYA</a>) shares declined by 14.06% to $14.07. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. 
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11 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Monday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stocks traded mostly lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index edging higher on Monday.
The Dow traded up 0.04% to 44,440.59 while the NASDAQ fell 2.96% to 19,364.21. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 1.72% to 5,996.25.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares surged by 1.1% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, information technology shares fell by 4.7%.
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On Monday, AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
The company posted operating revenues of $32.30 billion, up by 0.9% year over year. It beat the analyst consensus estimate of $32.04 billion. Adjusted EPS of 54 cents beat the estimate of 50 cents.
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<li>Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JG#NASDAQ">JG</a>) shares shot up 208% to $17.82 after the company revealed its GPTBots.ai platform has integrated the DeepSeek R1 large language model.</li>
<li>Shares of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKRO#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>)got a boost, surging 109% to $54.76 after the company reported preliminary Week 96 results from its SYMMETRY Phase 2B study of Efruxifermin.</li>
<li>Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DADA#NASDAQ">DADA</a>) shares were also up, gaining 33% to $1.87 after the company received a preliminary, non-binding proposal from JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) to acquire all shares, including ADSs, at $2.00 per ADS ($0.50 per Ordinary Share) in cash.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Allakos Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLK#NASDAQ">ALLK</a>) shares dropped 76% to $0.2856 after the company announced it will discontinue further development of AK006, reduce its workforce by 75%, and explore strategic alternatives.</li>
<li>Shares of Veru Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERU#NASDAQ">VERU</a>) were down 41% to $0.7034 after the company reported results from Phase 2b trial of Enobosarm for muscle preservation in weight loss patients.</li>
<li>PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAB#NASDAQ">ELAB</a>) was down, falling 38% to $1.91. PMGC Holdings announced $1.9 million in gross proceeds from warrant inducement with institutional investors.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.3% to $74.44 while gold traded down 0.8% at $2,755.50.
Silver traded down 1.2% to $30.815 on Monday, while copper fell 1.1% to $4.2735.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.19%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.64% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.26%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.22%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.01%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.92%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.06%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.66% and India's BSE Sensex dipping 1.08%.
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<li>The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to 0.15 in December, recording the strongest reading in seven months, and versus a revised -0.01 in the previous month.</li>
<li>U.S. building permits in rose by 0.7% to an annualized rate of 1.482 million in December.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>VCI Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCIG#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>) stock moved upwards by 25.0% to $1.5 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $34.3 million. </li>
<li>Click Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIK#NASDAQ">CLIK</a>) stock increased by 19.99% to $1.32. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.6 million. </li>
<li>Heramba Electric (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PITA#NASDAQ">PITA</a>) shares rose 12.35% to $1.09. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $48.9 million. </li>
<li>Energous (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WATT#NASDAQ">WATT</a>) stock rose 11.95% to $0.52. The company's market cap stands at $10.2 million. </li>
<li>iPower (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPW#NASDAQ">IPW</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.98% to $0.85. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Tutor Perini (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPC#NYSE">TPC</a>) shares decreased by 30.4% to $18.1 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $949.0 million. </li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) stock decreased by 26.64% to $4.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $64.2 million. </li>
<li>Nano Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>) shares declined by 19.18% to $35.98. The company's market cap stands at $1.3 billion. </li>
<li>Vertiv Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) stock declined by 19.02% to $118.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $44.4 billion. </li>
<li>GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) stock declined by 18.36% to $343.32. The company's market cap stands at $94.6 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>NuScale Power (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>) shares decreased by 16.92% to $23.24. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 billion. 
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Goldman Sachs analyst Tito Labarta maintains XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $19 to $13.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on XP, Lowers Price Target to $13

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains Webtoon Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBTN#NASDAQ">WBTN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $48 to $25.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Webtoon Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $25

Coffee retailer Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is expected to report year-over-year declines for revenue and earnings per share in the company's first-quarter financial results after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market close Tuesday</a>.
Here's a look at the earnings estimates and key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Starbucks to report first-quarter revenue of $9.32 billion, down from $9.43 billion in last year's first quarter, according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company missed analyst estimates for revenue in four straight quarters and missed estimates in six of the past 10 quarters.
Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of 67 cents, down from 90 cents in last year's first quarter. The company has missed analyst estimates for earnings per share in three of the past four quarters but beaten estimates in five of the past 10 quarters.
The company has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41638437/brian-niccol-confident-customers-will-come-back-to-starbucks-as-company-shifts-strategy-under-new-c">not shared guidance</a> for fiscal 2025 citing the CEO transition to Brian Niccol in 2024.
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What Experts are Saying: Bank of America <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42985789/starbucks-shines-qsr-faces-challenges-bofas-2025-restaurant-outlook">maintained a Buy rating</a> on Starbucks with a $117 price target ahead of the company's first-quarter results.
Bank of America analysts highlighted the company's brand strength and the potential to put emphasis on productive areas under new leadership in the January investor note.
RBC Capital<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/analyst-ratings"> reiterated an Outperform rating</a> and $115 price target ahead of the first quarter report.
Data from <a href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/coffee-fix-starbucks-and-dunkin-in-2024">Placer.ai </a>could serve as a preview of the Starbucks first-quarter same-store sales and overall revenue.
A report highlighting the comparison between Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts showed that both coffee chains had drops in foot traffic in the fourth calendar quarter of 2024. Starbucks first fiscal quarter includes the months of October, November and December.
In the fourth quarter, foot traffic at Starbucks stores were down 2.9% year-over-year, compared to a 0.7% drop for Dunkin' locations, according to the report.
Here's how the fourth calendar quarter foot traffic compares to other 2024 calendar quarters:
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<li>Q1: Starbucks +1.1% year-over-year, Dunkin' +1.9% year-over-year</li>
<li>Q2: Starbucks +1.9% year-over-year, Dunkin' -0.7% year-over-year</li>
<li>Q3: Starbucks -1.8% year-over-year, Dunkin' -1.3% year-over-year</li>
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Overall in 2024, Starbucks foot traffic was "relatively flat" compared to 2023, Placer.ai said. The key here could be the sharp drop off in the fourth-quarter data.
The report showed Starbucks saw visitors stay slightly longer than in the past and most visits happen between the 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. time period, while Dunkin' got a larger share of foot traffic before 10 a.m. likely due to food options.
One key to watch is Starbucks increased foot traffic related to several key dates. The report showed that three days in the fourth calendar quarter saw large spikes compared to the daily foot traffic average in 2024.
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<li>Red Cup Day (Nov. 14): +40.4% to daily average</li>
<li>Black Friday: +26.6% to daily average</li>
<li>Super Saturday: +27.5% to daily average</li>
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These three days could provide a boost to Starbucks results in the quarter.
Key Items to Watch: Aside from foot traffic trends and key days in the quarter, there are other key items that investors and analysts are likely watching ahead of the first fiscal quarter.
New reports showed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43135622/coffee-prices-soar-to-record-highs-could-starbucks-face-margin-squeeze">higher coffee future prices</a>, which could put Starbucks margins and hedging strategy in focus. The company could get asked about what it is doing to prevent further price increases in the future for its commodities and pushing increases back to its customers.
Strikes at Starbucks locations in major cities around <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42666501/starbucks-faces-major-strike-on-christmas-eve-300-locations-affected-as-5000-workers-walk-out">the Christmas holiday </a>was a big topic during the quarter and the company could share the impact the strikes had and how it is looking to the future as more stores unionize.
Starbucks said<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/11/42117962/starbucks-eyes-stake-sale-in-china-amid-fierce-competition-and-falling-sales"> it was considering </a>a sale or partial sale of its Chinese segment. The company will share how this segment is performing in the financial results, but most attention will turn to if there is progress in this consideration and how it could help alleviate poor financial results for the region.
Without current fiscal guidance, investors will also be looking for commentary on the company's growth and initiatives under new CEO Niccol.
"It is clear we need to fundamentally change our strategy to win back customers. ‘Back to Starbucks' is that fundamental change," Niccol said after fourth-quarter financial results.
SBUX Price Action: Starbucks stock is up 0.70% to $99.17 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $71.55 to $102.56. Starbucks stock is up 6% over the last year.
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The recent TikTok ban in the U.S. caused millions of people a lot of confusion and frustration. Over the weekend, TikTok was removed from Apple's App Store and Google Play because of a nationwide ban. If someone deleted the app, they couldn't download it again. This has created a booming market for iPhones with TikTok still installed, with some devices selling for thousands of dollars and others listed for millions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Phones Selling for Thousands—Or More</h2>
iPhones with TikTok pre-installed have turned into highly sought-after items on eBay. Some sellers are asking for smaller amounts, like $200-$500, but others are asking for way more. One iPhone reportedly sold for $14,000, and another was listed for a shocking $4.9 million. In Raleigh, North Carolina, a seller posted an iPhone with TikTok for over $1 million, saying the only issue was a small scratch on the screen protector.
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USA Today reports that in Florida, another seller listed an iPhone 15 Pro Max "With TikTok" for $10,000, and over 1,800 people viewed the listing in just one day. A seller in the U.K. priced an iPhone 16 at $47,000, showing that this craze isn't just happening in the U.S.
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The frenzy began on January 19, 2025, when TikTok went dark due to a law requiring ByteDance, its China-based parent company, to sell its U.S. operations. Though the app became usable again after 14 hours—thanks to an executive order by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43076609/tiktok-back-online-in-us-after-trump-vows-monday-executive-order"> President Donald Trump delaying enforcement</a>—it remained unavailable for download or updates. Users who deleted the app or got new phones found themselves out of luck.
Apple confirmed the app's removal from its App Store, stating, "If you already have [TikTok] installed on your device, it will remain on your device, but it can't be redownloaded or restored if you move to a new device."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Uncertain Future of TikTok</h2>
TikTok's future in the U.S. is still unclear. Trump has floated the idea of a joint venture where the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43088960/trump-suspends-us-tiktok-ban-for-75-days-with-executive-order-but-legal-and-market-uncertainty-looms-over-platforms-future">U.S. government would own a 50% stake</a> in the app. He's also suggested potential buyers like Elon Musk or Oracle's Larry Ellison. Meanwhile, negotiations between ByteDance, the U.S. government, and other stakeholders are ongoing, with some experts predicting a resolution could happen within weeks.
Until then, TikTok users who still have the app installed can continue using it, though it may eventually become outdated without updates. For those who deleted the app, the only way to get it back is to shell out for one of these overpriced eBay listings.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Users Desperate To Reconnect</h2>
The ban has left many TikTok fans frustrated. New York Post reports that online forums are flooded with users offering thousands of dollars for phones with the app. "I deleted TikTok, and now I can't get it back!" one person posted on social media, <a href="https://x.com/Terrell_2_Cold/status/1881204038626402590">offering</a> $5,000 for a phone with the app installed. Another shared their regret: "I thought the ban was going to last a long time, so I deleted it, only to realize it was back hours later."
While some have labeled the brief ban a political stunt, others are capitalizing on the situation. The exorbitant eBay listings highlight just how much people are willing to pay to get back on TikTok—even if it's temporary. Whether the app's presence on the App Store is restored soon or not, one thing is clear: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43070367/kevin-oleary-warns-that-shutting-down-tiktok-would-hurt-6-million-small-businesses-in-america-that-rely-on-it-to-make-a-living">TikTok's grip on American users</a> remains as strong as ever.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintains Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $500 to $700.

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President Donald Trump&#8216;s first week in office pushed equities to new highs, with the S&amp;P 500 marking its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42653753/history-may-hint-at-sp-500-struggles-in-2025-yet-there-is-also-hope-heres-why">first record</a> of 2025. Trump&#8217;s focus on four key areas, driven by macroeconomic considerations, included technology, tariffs, the energy sector, and immigration reform.
What Happened: Some highlights from Trump&#8217;s first week included pouring tariff threats and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43111153/nvidia-and-ai-stock-rises-as-trump-announces-500-billion-stargate-ai-infrastructure-venture">$500 billion artificial intelligence project &#8211; Stargate</a>. This drove a rally in tech stocks and among the project beneficiaries.
However, experts <a href="https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/market-news-insights/guidance-perspective/political-impact-portfolios">at</a> Edward Jones said that investors should remember to &#8220;not play politics with their portfolios.&#8221; The note stated that market forces are more powerful than political forces over the long term. &#8220;What sounds promising during election campaigns often may not work in reality.&#8221;
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While new policy proposals were generally more measured than expected, which pleased markets, Edward Jones anticipates volatility as further updates are released. Here is their view on the list of reforms and which sector and stocks may be impacted by it.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will The Energy Companies Support New Reforms?</h3>
The new administration prioritized energy reform, with Trump fulfilling his &#8220;drill, baby, drill&#8221; promise through executive actions supporting U.S. oil and gas production. These included declaring a national energy emergency to ease fossil-fuel production restrictions, expediting energy infrastructure projects, rolling back climate-change initiatives, and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
However, Edward Jones&#8217; analyst Mona Mahajan observed that increasing oil and gas supply would lower energy prices, potentially putting downward pressure on revenue growth and earnings for major energy producers. &#8220;Lower energy and gas prices would, however, be a positive for containing inflation.&#8221;
The exchange-traded fund tracking the sector, iShares US Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYE#NYSE">IYE</a>), dropped 2.46% in the four sessions of the last week. Whereas, Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) slipped 1.64%, Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) fell 2.10%, and TotalEnergies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) declined 0.64%, in the same period, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Immigration Reform Increase Inflation?</h3>
The executive orders also prioritized immigration reform as key actions included declaring a national emergency, labeling drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and restricting benefits for undocumented immigrants. While mass deportations have not materialized, troop deployments have been enhanced at the border.
Investors will closely monitor any expansion of deportation activity, as this could significantly disrupt labor markets, said the note. &#8220;A smaller labor force could mean not only softer growth in the U.S., but it may also cause employers to pay higher wages to attract workers, which could lead to price increases and renewed inflationary pressure,&#8221; the note added.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43189195/higher-yields-less-liquidity-market-uncertainty-how-can-bank-of-japans-u-turn-from-historically-low-interest-rates-impact-us-market">How Bank Of Japan&#8217;s Shift From Historically Low Interest Rates Impacts US Markets: Higher Yields, Less Liquidity, Market Uncertainty And More </a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">No Concrete Action On Tariffs Yet</h3>
Despite the threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with 10% on China, starting Feb. 1, no action has been taken. The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to evaluate U.S. trade policy and submit recommendations by April 1.
Tariffs are increasingly likely to target specific sectors and companies and serve as a negotiating leverage rather than a tool for global trade conflicts, the note said. &#8220;The administration is likely more sensitive to enacting tariffs that could increase consumer prices and be inflationary,&#8221; it added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bets On AI To Drive Technology</h3>
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>) are the U.S.-listed beneficiaries of the private-sector-backed project Stargate, announced by Trump last week. He also signed an executive order to make the U.S. the global leader in artificial intelligence, directing agencies to develop policies to ensure dominance in the field.
&#8220;The investments in data centers and electricity are critical for the U.S. to maintain leadership and be a driver for AI technology and applications. The government investment in technology infrastructure, we believe, will pay dividends in the form of enhanced innovation and productivity in the future,&#8221; the note added.
The ETF tracking AI-linked companies, Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGPT#NYSE">IGPT</a>), rose 0.08% in the four sessions of the previous week. While MSFT was up 3.63%, NVDA gained 1.27% and ORCL advanced 6.39%, in the same period, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $220 to $335.

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Despite Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dipping below the $100,000 mark on Monday, prominent cryptocurrency traders remain positioned for upside for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">first quarter of 2025</a>.
What Happened: Widely-followed trader Smiley Capital on X <a href="https://x.com/smileycapital/status/1882817499130998910">disclosed</a> his heavy allocation to crypto since early 2023.
In a detailed post on Friday, he shared that he has shifted strategies, focusing more on trading and short-to-medium-term opportunities due to increasing market fluctuations.
Additionally, the trader rotated more into altcoins, assuming the main altcoin movie is imminent. 
He added that BTC has seen a major move from $15,000 to $108,000, but before a prolonged distribution stage he predicts a final push of 50%-75% from current prices.
The trader has strong conviction in Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) outperforming Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and that outperforming Bitcoin. 
He sees more than $7,000 for Ethereum, with BTC at $120,000-$140,000 and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) at $1.5 to $2.
Smiley also reiterated his confidence in his positions, having entered Bitcoin at $20,000 in January 2023, and expects substantial gains before planning his exit strategies.
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What's Next: The trader predicts artificial intelligence to dominate as the best-performing sector, though meme coins might rival it due to higher market caps despite challenges from token dilution.
He predicts a strong market period from February to May, offering lucrative opportunities while a quieter summer with emerging narratives, potential corrections, and attrition in altcoins. 
The trader warns of the possibility of significant 50% drawdowns, urging caution despite optimism.
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UBS Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.39%. Currently, UBS Gr has a market capitalization of $112.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In UBS: If an investor had bought $100 of UBS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $281.50 today based on a price of $35.29 for UBS at the time of writing.
<h3>UBS Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737996367_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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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JMP Securities analyst Aaron Kimson reiterates Gannett Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCI#NYSE">GCI</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $6 price target.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Goldman Sachs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</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 GS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 36 extraordinary options activities for Goldman Sachs Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $736,408, and 24 are calls, amounting to $2,228,905.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $565.0 and $750.0 for Goldman Sachs Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Goldman Sachs Gr options trades today is 473.88 with a total volume of 4,283.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Goldman Sachs Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $565.0 to $750.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737996328_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$647.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">332</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.05</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$381.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">520</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$172.8K</td>
<td>975</td>
<td align="right">301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$117.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and asset management firm. Approximately 20% of its revenue comes from investment banking, 45% from trading, 20% from asset management and 15% from wealth management and retail financial services. Around 60% of the company's net revenue is generated in the Americas, 15% in Asia, and 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Goldman Sachs Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Goldman Sachs Gr Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,170,301, the price of GS is down by -1.02%, reaching $630.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 77 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $679.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $640. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $760. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $782. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Goldman Sachs Gr, targeting a price of $605. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $610. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</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 SBUX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Starbucks. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $70,650, and 7 are calls, amounting to $405,870.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $90.0 to $100.0 for Starbucks over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Starbucks'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 Starbucks's whale trades within a strike price range from $90.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Starbucks Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737996324_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>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$86.6K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.63</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>851</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$62.2K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$14.98</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td>270</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Starbucks</h3>
Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Starbucks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Starbucks's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,125,293, the SBUX's price is up by 0.87%, now at $99.67. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Starbucks</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $114.5.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $115. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Starbucks, targeting a price of $114. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Intel. Our analysis of options history for Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) revealed 29 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 48% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $530,030, and 23 were calls, valued at $1,504,270.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $13.0 and $30.0 for Intel, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Intel's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Intel's significant trades, within a strike price range of $13.0 to $30.0, over the past month.
<h3>Intel Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737996319_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$210.7K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>216</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$201.0K</td>
<td>477</td>
<td>207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.51</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$140.8K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>711</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Intel</h3>
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.
<h3>Current Position of Intel</h3>
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<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 3 days.</li>
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