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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.06 per share on revenue of $4.80 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. General Mills shares rose 0.4% to $74.83 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ME#NASDAQ">ME</a>) disclosed that the independent directors resigned from the Board. 23andMe shares dipped 15% to $0.29 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Steelcase Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCS#NYSE">SCS</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 37 cents per share on revenue of $864.10 million for the recent quarter. Steelcase shares gained 0.8% to $14.12 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) said it was awarded a NASA Near Space Network contract for communication and navigation services, with a maximum potential value of $4.82 billion. Intuitive Machines shares jumped 55.6% to $8.40 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Sangoma Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANG#NASDAQ">SANG</a>) to post a quarterly loss at 3 cents per share on revenue of $61.03 million after the closing bell. Sangoma Technologies shares 6% to $6.37 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Reported Earlier, Tupperware Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Explores Strategic Alternatives

Box estimates that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately&nbsp;$389.2 million&nbsp;(or&nbsp;$447.8 million&nbsp;if the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes in full), after deducting the initial purchasers&#39; discounts and estimated offering expenses payable by Box. Box expects to use approximately&nbsp;$45.6 million&nbsp;of the net proceeds from the offering to pay the cost of the capped call transactions described below. Box also intends to use approximately&nbsp;$191.7 million&nbsp;of the net proceeds from this offering for the repurchase of&nbsp;$140.0 million&nbsp;principal amount of its outstanding&nbsp;0%&nbsp;Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the &quot;2026 Notes&quot;). Box intends to use the remainder of the proceeds from this offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes, such as the repurchase or repayment of debt, repurchases of its capital stock and potential acquisitions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;To potentially include adolescents and antibody persistence up to two years.
In addition to ramping up sales, Valneva is focused on expanding the vaccine&#39;s label and access. The Company expects a marketing authorization in Brazil in the second half of 2024 and recently expanded its partnership with The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)4&nbsp;to support broader access to the vaccine in Low Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), post-marketing trials and potential label extensions in children, adolescents and pregnant women.&nbsp;

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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has introduced a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40887347/amazon-to-cut-management-layers-end-work-from-home">return-to-office mandate for its corporate staff</a>, requiring them to be in the office five days a week starting in January. However, its subsidiary One Medical has been given a different directive.
What Happened: One Medical informed its employees earlier in September that they must start coming into the office three times a week beginning in October. This timeline allows over a year for employees to adjust and relocate if necessary, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-rto-rule-one-medical-2024-9">reported</a> Business Insider on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Most One Medical employees will need to be based in one of four &#8220;hub&#8221; cities: Seattle, Austin, San Francisco, or Boston. Currently, nearly 40% of One Medical employees work outside these locations, one source noted.
While One Medical&#8217;s new policy is a significant shift, it is less stringent than Amazon&#8217;s RTO mandate. On Monday, CEO Andy Jassy announced that Amazon&#8217;s corporate employees must work in an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40887347/amazon-to-cut-management-layers-end-work-from-home">office five days a week starting in January</a>. 
This announcement has faced criticism from many Amazon employees in internal communications, according to the report.
One Medical employees have been allowed to work remotely full-time since Amazon acquired the company for $3.9 billion last year. CEO Trent Green had even promoted remote work as a major benefit during layoffs and reorganization earlier this year.
Despite the more lenient approach at One Medical, the new 3-day rule is still causing uncertainty and frustration among its employees. Amazon has been closely integrating with One Medical, implementing its HR and benefits policies and scrutinizing financial performance to control losses.
People at Amazon have also expressed frustration with One Medical&#8217;s slower adaptation to Amazon&#8217;s fast-paced work environment and rigid culture. Conversely, One Medical staff feel that Amazon is disrupting a previously well-performing and fast-growing business, according to the report.
Amazon and One Medical did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The new RTO mandates at Amazon and One Medical come amid a broader trend of companies reevaluating remote work policies. In September, Amazon announced plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40887347/amazon-to-cut-management-layers-end-work-from-home">cut management layers and end work-from-home</a> arrangements, aiming to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy. 
CEO Jassy emphasized the need for employees to return to the office to address inefficiencies and improve productivity.
This shift is part of a larger debate about the future of work. Earlier this year, BlackRock&#8216;s Rick Rieder acknowledged that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37574722/remote-work-is-boosting-labor-market-participation-economic-growth-acknowledges-blackrocks-rick-">remote work has boosted labor market participation</a> and economic growth, particularly among prime-age female workers. 
However, not everyone agrees. NYU Stern School of Business&nbsp;Professor&nbsp;Suzy Welch Professor Suzy Welch warned that a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35611877/remote-work-lifestyle-hinders-careers-says-nyu-professor-young-people-who-choose-that-life-are-proba">remote work lifestyle might hinder career advancement</a> for younger generations, potentially limiting their chances of reaching executive positions.
Other companies are also taking a hard stance on RTO. In January, Bank of America warned employees of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36772704/bank-of-america-warns-employees-of-disciplinary-action-if-they-dont-return-to-office-report">potential disciplinary action</a> if they failed to comply with office attendance policies, highlighting the growing tension between corporate mandates and employee preferences.
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Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has called for more transparency on U.S. export controls that have delayed the delivery of AI chips to the Middle East.
What Happened: Microsoft has been seeking &#8220;clarity and consistency&#8221; in U.S. export controls that have impeded the shipment of advanced&nbsp;AI chips to the&nbsp;Middle East, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/bb9ed20e-8e95-4808-a37c-7a540ca4b056">reported</a> the Financial Times.
The company had earlier invested $1.5 billion in G42, the largest AI company in the United Arab Emirates, to use it&nbsp;as a gateway to markets&nbsp;in Africa and Asia.
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However, U.S. restrictions on AI-specialized chip exports to the Middle East, due to concerns over technology leakage to China, have put a damper on some of Microsoft&#8217;s plans with G42.
Despite these setbacks,&nbsp;Microsoft and G42 announced on&nbsp;Tuesday the establishment of two new research institutes in Abu Dhabi.
These institutes will focus on developing AI systems for the non-Western world, including&nbsp;languages such as Arabic and&nbsp;Hindi.
Why It Matters: In May 2024, it was reported that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia were in talks for a historic pact that could potentially lead to diplomatic ties with Israel. This development was believed to be driven by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38577767/semiconductors-are-the-new-oil-wealth-manager-says-saudi-arabias-need-for-data-cent">Saudi Arabia&#8217;s need for data centers</a> and semiconductors.
The U.S. has faced criticism from China for adding several Chinese entities to its export control list. This move is seen as an attempt to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40546725/china-slams-us-for-including-chinese-firms-in-export-control-list-undermines-the-international-trade">restrict Russia's access</a> to advanced U.S. technology.
Earlier this year, China also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39104542/china-cites-national-security-as-it-tightens-export-controls-on-aviation-and-aerospace-equipment-ami">tightened export controls on certain</a> aviation and aerospace technologies and components, citing national security.
However, China was pivoting towards a more export-driven growth model, which experts have warned could lead to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37528052/chinas-export-ambitions-could-land-us-in-global-trade-war-territory-warns-economist">potential global trade war</a>.
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Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40899599/elon-musk-said-spacex-competitors-only-take-up-less-than-we-do-and-they-take-nothing-down-and-they-g">imposing a $633,009 fine</a> on SpaceX for regulatory violations, hinting at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40899599/elon-musk-said-spacex-competitors-only-take-up-less-than-we-do-and-they-take-nothing-down-and-they-g">agency&#8217;s favoritism towards</a> Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
What Happened: According to a post by Musk on X, he questioned why Boeing was not fined despite NASA deeming their spacecraft unsafe for returning astronauts. Musk&#8217;s comments were in response to a post by Mario Nawfal, who criticized the FAA's actions against SpaceX.
&#8220;Amazingly, no Starliner fines for Boeing! The FAA space division is harassing SpaceX about nonsense that doesn't affect safety while giving a free pass to Boeing even after NASA concluded that their spacecraft was not safe enough to bring back the astronauts,&#8221; Musk wrote. 
Musk also stated that resignations from FAA leadership are necessary.
Nawfal highlighted that the FAA had to go back a year to find violations against SpaceX, while Boeing faced no penalties for safety issues that left two American astronauts stranded at the ISS. Meanwhile, SpaceX plans to sue the FAA for regulatory overreach.
The FAA has proposed a fine against SpaceX for alleged violations during two launches in 2023, accusing the company of not adhering to license requirements. 
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This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Boeing&#8217;s safety and quality control issues, with FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker set to testify before Congress on Sept. 24 and 25 regarding the agency&#8217;s oversight of Boeing.
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Why It Matters: The tension between SpaceX and the FAA is not new. Recently, Musk highlighted that SpaceX&#8217;s competitors &#8220;take up less than we do, and they take nothing down, and they get paid twice as much,&#8221; referring to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40899599/elon-musk-said-spacex-competitors-only-take-up-less-than-we-do-and-they-take-nothing-down-and-they-g">disparity in treatment between SpaceX and Boeing</a>. 
This statement <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40899599/elon-musk-said-spacex-competitors-only-take-up-less-than-we-do-and-they-take-nothing-down-and-they-g">came amid Boeing&#8217;s decision</a> to freeze hiring and consider furloughs due to a strike by over 30,000 workers.
Adding to the context, former President Donald Trump recently praised Musk for his contributions to U.S. space development, stating that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40890535/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-is-doing-an-amazing-job-says-trump-because-before-the-us-was-getting-lapped-in">U.S. was previously lagging behind China and Russia</a> in space but is now a leader, thanks to Musk&#8217;s efforts. 
Moreover, SpaceX has achieved significant milestones, including the recent return of the Polaris Dawn crew after a 5-day mission that featured the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40872104/polaris-dawn-returns-home-after-5-day-mission-including-first-commercial-spacewalk">first commercial spacewalk</a>. 
Musk&#8217;s dominance in space is further illustrated by SpaceX controlling nearly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40869627/elon-musk-now-controls-two-thirds-of-the-planets-satellites-and-spacex-is-just-getting-started-with">two-thirds of the planet&#8217;s satellites</a>, with plans to launch almost 40,000 more. This rapid expansion of the Starlink satellite network has positioned SpaceX as a formidable player in the global space industry. 
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40793314/huawei-targets-iphones-premium-market-with-2-800-foldable-mate-xt-launch-report">upcoming trifold smartphone</a> from Huawei Technologies, China&#8217;s top smartphone maker, is being listed for over $7,000 on online marketplaces, more than double its list price, even before its official release.
What Happened: Scheduled to be released on Friday, Huawei&#8217;s new Mate XT is already being offered on online marketplaces at inflated prices due to its limited availability and high demand, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Electronics/Huawei-trifold-phones-being-flipped-for-7-000-even-before-release">reported</a> Nikkei Asia.
The device, which is the world&#8217;s first trifold smartphone, has seen preorders on Huawei&#8217;s homepage alone exceed 5 million.
The Mate XT, unveiled on Sept. 10, is expected to be available in Guangzhou stores no sooner than February or March next year.
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The phone, which measures 10.2 inches when unfolded and is 3.6 millimeters thick, comes with generative artificial intelligence and satellite communication functions.
On Alibaba Group Holding&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) flea market app Xianyu, listings for the phone have been spotted for as high as 49,999 yuan, over $7,000, more than twice the price of the top-end model.
Some sellers are even asking for around 100,000 yuan (about $14,089.47), saying they have guaranteed access to the phone due to early reservations at physical stores.
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Why It Matters: The Mate XT, with a starting price tag of $2,800, was announced by Huawei shortly after Apple Inc. launched its iPhone 16 series, marking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40845772/huaweis-2-800-tri-fold-phone-has-the-potential-to-eat-apples-lunch-in-china-here-is-how-it-compares">Huawei&#8217;s intensified efforts</a> to challenge Cupertino&#8217;s smartphone dominance in China.
The trifold smartphone&#8217;s high price tag and its potential to rival Apple&#8217;s iPhone 16 Pro Max, which retails for $1,199 for 256 GB storage, has made it a subject of curiosity.
However, the cost of replacing the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40847304/huawei-might-be-giving-apple-a-run-for-its-money-in-china-but-replacing-the-tri-folds-screen-could-c">Mate XT&#8217;s screen could set owners</a> back as much as a brand-new iPhone, with a replacement OLED panel costing about $1,125.
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In the aftermath of an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump received calls from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. 
What Happened: Trump, who was targeted at his West Palm Beach golf course in Florida, shared his conversations with Biden and Harris at the town hall. 
Trump described these calls as &#8220;so nice,&#8221; during a campaign town hall in Michigan, according to a <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4885432-donald-trump-joe-biden-call/">report</a> from The Hill.
&#8220;He was so nice to me yesterday. In one way I sort of wish the call wasn't made because I do feel a little — He's so nice. ‘I'm so sorry about what happened and all that,&#8221; said Trump.
&#8220;Same with Kamala today. She could not have been nicer,&#8221; he said.
Despite the crowd&#8217;s negative reaction, he referred to his call with Harris as a &#8220;very nice call.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The incident led to the arrest of 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh on gun charges. However, Trump blamed the rhetoric of Biden and Harris for inciting violence against him.
The assassination attempt on Trump was the second of its kind. The former President was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/40869836/donald-trump-safe-and-unharmed-after-shooting-incident-at-florida-golf-club">recently targeted</a> at his Florida golf club. 
Following the attempt on his life, Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40870455/trump-vows-to-never-surrender-after-surviving-second-assassination-attempt">vowed to &#8220;never surrender&#8221;</a>. 
Biden and Harris <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40870341/kamala-harris-biden-express-relief-that-trump-is-unhurt-after-second-assassination-attempt-i-am-glad">expressed relief</a> that Trump was unharmed on the same day. The alleged assailant owns a small construction company owner <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40872269/fbi-investigating-trumps-second-assassination-attempt-authorities-detain-pro-ukraine-construction-co">known for his criticism of Trump</a>.
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Ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming rate decision, Mohamed El-Erian has highlighted concerns about the potential for disappointing interest rate cuts due to the Fed&#8217;s focus on employment.
What Happened: El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, highlighted concerns over the Federal Reserve&#8217;s focus on &#8220;maximum employment&#8221; potentially leading to underwhelming interest rate cuts.
El-Erian shared an article on X from The Economist titled &#8220;The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts may disappoint investors,&#8221; emphasizing that markets might have overestimated the Fed&#8217;s commitment to its employment mandate. 
El-Erian noted, &#8220;The concern for markets is that they have gone too far in pricing the Fed as a single mandate central bank.&#8221;
The article suggested that Fed Chair Jerome Powell could still surprise investors with a hawkish stance. The Fed&#8217;s rate-setting committee is expected to announce a rate cut on Wednesday, with market pricing indicating a 40% chance of a 0.25 percentage point cut and a 60% chance of a 0.5 percentage point cut.
Investors have been eagerly awaiting a reversal in the Fed&#8217;s interest rate policy after a series of rapid rate hikes over the past two and a half years. 
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Why It Matters: The context around the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision is crucial. Recent economic data has shown mixed signals, complicating the Fed&#8217;s decision-making process. 
On Tuesday, U.S. retail sales for August rose by 0.1%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40897882/retail-sales-rise-0-1-in-august-more-than-expected-boosting-odds-of-larger-fed-ra">more than expected,</a> suggesting resilient consumer spending. 
Additionally, economist Quincy Krosby emphasized that the Fed must balance the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/09/40902634/retail-spending-remains-on-solid-footing-but-fed-must-weigh-rate-cuts-impact-on-workers-says-economi">impact of rate cuts on workers</a>, noting that a smaller cut might offer more flexibility if inflation remains elevated. 
Moreover, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman has argued that even a 50-basis-point cut would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40891378/ahead-of-fomc-meeting-paul-krugman-says-fed-rates-will-be-elevated-even-with-50-bps">leave rates elevated</a>. Meanwhile, economist Peter Schiff has warned that upcoming rate cuts might not lower borrowing costs, predicting rising mortgage rates and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40890618/peter-schiff-says-unlikely-that-fed-rate-cuts-will-lower-borrowing-costs-predicts-rising-mortgage-ra">potential dollar collapse</a>. 
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Federal Reserve

Mohamed El-Erian Warns Markets Have Gone Too Far In Pricing Fed As 'Single Mandate' Central Bank, Highlights Potential Disappointment Awaiting Investors Looking Forward To Rate Cut

The U.S. stock market had a mixed close on Tuesday. The Dow Jones slipped slightly by 0.4%, finishing at 41,606.18. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.03% to 5,634.58, and the Nasdaq gained 0.2%, closing at 17,628.06.
Investors are now keenly awaiting the Federal Reserve&#8217;s meeting scheduled for Wednesday, where a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40878710/investors-bet-on-50-basis-point-rate-cut-wall-street-analysts-urge-caution-this-is-">cut in interest rates is widely expected.</a>
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>)
Intuitive Machines&#8217; stock plummeted by 5.59%, closing at $5.40 after hitting an intraday high and low of $5.87 and $5.34 respectively. The company&#8217;s shares surged 55.6% to $8.40 in extended trading after it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40910237/why-intuitive-machines-stock-is-blasting-off-in-extended-trading">secured a NASA contract</a> for communication and navigation services in the near space region.
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
Netflix&#8217;s stock rose by 1.49% to close at $706.91. The streaming giant&#8217;s shares reached an intraday high of $707.63 and a low of $698.37. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos stated that there&#8217;s no such thing as too much content in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40901664/netflix-ceo-says-theres-no-such-thing-as-too-much-content-embraces-steve-jobs-cannibalizati">ever-changing streaming sector.</a>
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Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)
Li Auto&#8217;s stock soared by 12.28% to close at $21.39. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer&#8217;s shares hit an intraday high and low of $21.4 and $20.21 respectively. The company&#8217;s stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40901862/whats-going-on-with-chinese-ev-stocks-nio-xpeng-li-auto-zeekr-on-tuesday">traded higher</a> following a report indicating that the People's Bank of China plans to cut the bank reserve requirement ratio.
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group stock fell by 6.60% to close at $16.14. The company&#8217;s shares hit an intraday high of $17.09 and a low of $16.10. Former President Donald Trump launched a <a href="http://Intuitive Machines">new decentralized finance platform</a> centered around a crypto token.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock increased by 0.48% to close at $227.87. The electric vehicle maker&#8217;s shares reached an intraday high of $234.57 and a low of $226.55. Tesla switched to &#8216;Full Self-Driving Supervised&#8217; for new cars, sparking a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40899899/tesla-switches-to-full-self-driving-supervised-for-new-cars-and-the-conspiracy-theories-are-already">flurry of conspiracy theories.</a>
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NFLX

TSLA

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40305575/after-trump-campaign-blames-foreign-sources-hostile-to-the-us-for-cyberattack-ex-white-house-officia">Russian cyber-influence operations</a> are now targeting the Kamala Harris&#8211;Tim Walz campaign in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election.
What Happened: In a blog post on Tuesday, Microsoft&#8217;s Threat Analysis Center, or MTAC stated that it has noticed a change in Russian tactics.
Two Russian actors that Microsoft tracks as Storm-1516 and Storm-1679, have been under MTAC&#8217;s close watch. 
Storm-1516, identified&nbsp;as a Kremlin-aligned troll farm,&nbsp;produced and disseminated two inauthentic&nbsp;videos, each generating millions of views. 
Storm-1679,&nbsp;reportedly aligned with the Kremlin,&nbsp;shifted its focus from&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/08/40265606/bill-gates-son-in-law-pulls-out-of-2024-olympics-puts-safety-of-horse-ahead-of-lifelong-dream-poss">2024 Paris Olympic Games</a>&nbsp;to publishing false videos discrediting&nbsp;the Democratic nominee Harris.
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Microsoft also highlighted that&nbsp;Russia and Iran are not&nbsp;the only countries using influence operations to affect&nbsp;the election.
A Chinese-linked influence&nbsp;actor, which Microsoft calls Storm-1852, has&nbsp;successfully pivoted to short-form video&nbsp;content criticizing&nbsp;the Biden administration and Harris&nbsp;campaign.
&#8220;Collectively, these three nation states — Iran, China and Russia — demonstrate the complexities of foreign interference that the US faces, and the need for the public to remain vigilant against these evolving threats,&#8221; the tech giant stated.
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Why It Matters: The recent cyber attacks on the Harris-Walz campaign come in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin&#8217;s public <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40743037/putin-says-russia-backs-harris-and-her-infectious-laugh-for-2024-election-we-will-root-for-her">support for Vice President Harris</a> in the 2024 presidential election, although he probably meant that in a sarcastic manner.
U.S. intelligence officials have noted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40760931/trump-vs-harris-who-do-russia-iran-and-china-favor-in-2024-election-intelligence-officials-weigh-in">Russia is attempting to influence</a> voters toward Donald Trump and away from Harris.
&#8220;Russia, Iran, and China are trying by some measure to exacerbate divisions in U.S. society for their own benefit, and see election periods as moments of vulnerability,&#8221; stated the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in September.
Russia has also been reportedly using American social media influencers to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40772942/trump-vs-harris-russia-reportedly-using-american-social-media-influencers-to-sway-2024-presidential">sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election</a>.
In August, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40303972/trump-campaign-falls-victim-to-cyber-attack-heightening-election-security-fears">Trump&#8217;s presidential campaign</a> confirmed a security breach in its internal communications, suspecting the attack was carried out by &#8220;foreign sources hostile to the U.S.&#8221;
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Harris-Walz Campaign Targeted By Russian Hackers, Microsoft Threat Analysis Center Notices Shift In Tactics By Attackers

The U.S. national security panel has postponed its decision on Nippon Steel Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) bid for United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) until after the presidential election.
What Happened: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) will allow the companies to refile their application, delaying the decision. This move provides a glimmer of hope for the companies, whose deal faced potential blockage due to national security concerns, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
CFIUS raised alarms on Aug. 31, citing risks to the steel supply chain critical to U.S. industries. The panel requires additional time to assess the national security implications and engage with the involved parties.
Refiling the application initiates a new 90-day review period. The deal&#8217;s anticipated collapse in late August led to significant support from business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who feared political interference.
Earlier this month, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her desire for U.S. Steel to remain &#8220;American owned and operated&#8221; during a Pennsylvania rally. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has vowed to block the deal if he is re-elected.
CFIUS, Nippon Steel, and United States Steel did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The decision to delay the ruling on Nippon Steel&#8217;s acquisition of U.S. Steel comes amid a backdrop of significant political and economic tension. 
The deal, valued at $14.1 billion, has faced opposition from both President Joe Biden&#8216;s administration and former President Trump, who have cited national security and supply chain concerns. U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt remains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/09/40907796/us-steel-ceo-confident-nippon-deal-will-succeed-despite-biden-opposition-we-live-by-a-code">optimistic about the merger</a>, arguing that it would benefit shareholders and employees while enhancing the U.S.&#8217;s ability to compete with China.
However, the United Steelworkers union has labeled the deal as &#8220;doomed,&#8221; expressing strong opposition to foreign ownership of the Pittsburgh-based company. The union&#8217;s resistance adds another layer of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40846637/kamala-harris-opposed-14-1b-nippon-steel-acquisition-of-us-steel-labeled-by-united-steelworkers-">complexity to the already contentious acquisition</a>.
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Amid Trump And Harris Opposition To Nippon Steel's $14B Bid For US Steel, National Security Panel To Reportedly Delay Decision Until After The Presidential Election

California governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) signed three bills on Tuesday aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/03/37689000/rise-of-deepfake-videos-in-asia-raises-alarms-over-election-misinformation-report">curbing the use of artificial intelligence</a> in creating misleading images or videos in political advertisements.
What Happened: The new laws will immediately make it illegal to create and distribute deepfakes related to elections 120 days before Election Day and 60 days thereafter, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/california-artificial-intelligence-deepfakes-election-0e70cb32b06d9187eaef5bdacaba6d77">reported</a> the Associated Press.
Courts will have the power to halt the distribution of such materials and impose civil penalties.
&#8220;Safeguarding the integrity of elections is essential to democracy, and it's critical that we ensure AI is not deployed to undermine the public's trust through disinformation —  especially in today's fraught political climate,&#8221; Newsom stated.
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Large social media platforms like Elon Musk&#8217;s X, Meta&#8217;s Facebook and Instagram, and ByteDance-owned TikTok will be required to remove deceptive material.
Political campaigns will also have to publicly disclose if they are running ads with materials altered by AI.
The governor signed the bills during a conversation with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff at an event hosted by the major software company during its annual conference in San Francisco.
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Why It Matters: The new laws were enacted on the same day as members of Congress unveiled federal legislation aiming to stop election deepfakes. The bill would give the Federal Election Commission the power to regulate the use of AI in elections, the report noted.
The misuse of AI in creating deepfakes has been a growing concern. Previously, a study conducted by Google&#8217;s DeepMind revealed that deepfakes of politicians and celebrities were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39471997/google-deepmind-study-reveals-that-deepfakes-of-politicians-and-celebrities-more-common-than-ai-assi">more common than AI-assisted</a> cyber attacks.
Earlier this year, AI image creation tools from ChatGPT-parent OpenAI and Microsoft were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37516234/alarm-bells-ring-as-ai-generated-from-openai-microsoft-image-tools-fuel-election-misinformation-scan">reported to be fueling election</a> misinformation scandals.
In January 2024, deepfake attacks on public figures, including Taylor Swift and President Joe Biden, also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36813251/taylor-swift-joe-biden-and-more-embroiled-in-deepfake-attacks-threatening-us-election-integrity-we-a">alarmed the White House</a>.
The U.K. was also warned of AI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38136927/uk-warned-of-ai-misinformation-targeting-2024-polls-nation-state-hackers-raise-stakes">misinformation targeting its 2024 polls</a>.
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<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/growth-stocks/">Growth stocks</a> are some of the best bets you can make in the market due to the momentum in their business. Growth showcases strong demand and execution, and the market will happily slap a higher and higher premium for this growth as long as it is there. Thus, growth stocks often deliver some of the highest returns in the market and have&nbsp;a great&nbsp;risk-reward ratio compared to other&nbsp;types of&nbsp;stocks.



Buying growth stocks that have impressive profitability and have the cash to run the business until they hit profitability are some of the best bets you can make for the long run.



Let&rsquo;s delve into seven growth stocks that are likely to perform well through 2025 and beyond.



<h2>Celestica (CLS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cls1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding cellphone with website of Canadian electronics company Celestica Inc. (CLS) on screen in front of logo. Focus on center of phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Celestica&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cls-stock-quote/">CLS</a>) is a supply chain electronics manufacturing company.&nbsp;CLS stock has been delivering stellar gains&nbsp;and is up&nbsp;366% in just the past year.&nbsp;However, it could climb even higher.



The firm&rsquo;s Q1 results&nbsp;far&nbsp;exceeded expectations, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/CLS:NYSE">revenue growing 20.2%</a> year-over-year (YOY) to $2.2 billion. Diluted EPS of 85 cents overwhelmingly beat analysts&rsquo; estimates by 15.4%.&nbsp;This&nbsp;was fueled&nbsp;by enormous demand from high-volume cloud computing customers in their Communications and Corporate sectors. The net margin in Q1 was just 4.6%, indicating ample&nbsp;room for future growth.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-82.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-82.png" alt="Celestica EPS growth. growth stocks"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>While their Aerospace and Defense unit also continues achieving double-digit increases, the Industrial side encountered some challenges. However, management sees improving conditions ahead as orders for capital equipment rise again.



Investors are paying less than 16x forward earnings for all this, so it is a buy despite&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;gains recently.



<h2>SkyWest (SKYW)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/skyw1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A close-up shot of a SkyWest (SKYW) plane."><div>Source: Heather Dunbar / Shutterstock.com</div></div>SkyWest&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/skyw-stock-quote/">SKYW</a>) is up 172% in the past year but for the right reasons.



Its impressive Q1 showed <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/SKYW:NASDAQ">EPS of $1.45</a>, which was much higher than expected, coming in 26 cents above estimates. Revenue grew 16% YOY to $803.6 million. A big reason for this was a 5% rise in flight time. This growth shows that SkyWest&rsquo;s pilot staffing challenges are starting to improve. And strong demand continues from their partners like&nbsp;United&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ual-stock-quote/">UAL</a>).



While the charter side of SkyWest&rsquo;s business remains small&nbsp;for now&nbsp;relative to everything else they do, prospects could strengthen as they move forward.&nbsp;I am very bullish due to&nbsp;the growth, and you&rsquo;re still paying just 11 times forward earnings for this execution.



<h2>Sterling Infrastructure (STRL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/banks1600a-300x169.jpg" alt='Finger pointing at the word "banking"'><div>Source: PopTika/ShutterStock.com</div></div>Sterling Infrastructure&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/strl-stock-quote/">STRL</a>) has been delivering stellar returns. This stock is up 980% in the past five years and up over 202% in the past year. However, this is not a pure momentum play by any means, as the company has the fundamentals to back up this surge.



It had a great Q1, with&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4690173-sterling-infrastructure-inc-strl-q1-2024-earnings-call-transcript" target="_blank">earnings per share reaching $1</a>. This significantly beat analysts&rsquo; expectations by 18 cents, fueled by 9.1% revenue growth and margin expansion across all business segments. Also, order backlogs swelled to $2.35 billion, up 45% YOY. The cash flow growth has been tremendous so far.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-83.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-83.png" alt="STRL cash flow. growth stocks"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>Additionally, double-digit profit growth in the Energy and Facilities segment despite revenues dropping 10% looks bullish. Likewise, operating income in this division rose 12% as supply chain challenges eased and the business mix shifted toward more profitable projects. With a hefty $961 million order backlog, up 32%, this segment looks ready for a strong 2024.



Analysts&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/STRL/earnings/estimates" target="_blank">expect 18.6% EPS growth and 12.3% revenue growth</a>&nbsp;for all of 2024. Recently, management raised guidance. So, along with the backlog swelling, I wouldn&rsquo;t be surprised if they beat these expectations by big margins.



<h2>Lasertec (LSRCY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/automation-economy-smart-manufacturing-300x169.png" alt="An image of the flow of automation; robot pushing a button, automated assembly line, AI brain, AV delivery, robotics. best manufacturing stocks"><div>Source: elenabsl/Shutterstock</div></div>Lasertec Corporation&rsquo;s&nbsp;(OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lsrcy-stock-quote/">LSRCY</a>) has seen positive momentum in the past year, but it has recently stalled. However, the company holds a big market share in semiconductor inspection and measurement.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-84.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-84.png" alt="LSRCY price. Growth stocks"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>In Q1, the company reported a staggering&nbsp;<a href="https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/6920/ir_material_for_fiscal_ym5/154669/00.pdf">180% YOY increase in sales</a> of products related to semiconductors, reaching nearly 35 billion Japanese Yen. This surge in revenue was complemented by a 53% increase in service sales.



Further, new orders totaled an impressive 76.3 billion Japanese Yen, with a record 14 billion Japanese Yen in service orders. Also, the stock comes with a small 0.47% dividend yield.



However, I am worried about currency devaluation eating into these metrics. Lasertec&rsquo;s ADR has underperformed its regular stock on the Japanese stock exchange and could decline if the Yen tumbles more. But, if we see rate cuts soon, the Yen should bounce back. Japan&rsquo;s ultra-low rates make the currency unattractive for now, but I don&rsquo;t think the Yen will decline forever.



<h2>AeroVironment (AVAV)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/aerovironment-avav-1600-300x169.png" alt="The logo for AeroVironment (AVAV) is seen through a magnifying glass on the company's website."><div>Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com</div></div>AeroVironment&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/avav-stock-quote/">AVAV</a>) is a drone company and a major defense contractor. These drones are becoming more and more critical, and the market is obviously bullish as the U.S. seeks to mass-produce drones in the coming years.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-85.png"><img width="1200" height="1100" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-85.png" alt="AVAV segments. growth stocks"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>AVAV&rsquo;s results for the most recent quarter were quite impressive, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/AVAV:NASDAQ" target="_blank">revenue up 39% YOY, reaching almost $187 million</a>. This beat sales estimates by a massive 8.4%. EPS also beat by 83.1%. The top performer was their Loitering Munition segment, more than doubling revenue YOY due to the order surge for Switchblade drones.&nbsp;Over 20 countries express interest, and a potentially huge new contract from the U.S. on the horizon.



However, investors will want to monitor AeroVironment&rsquo;s ability to expand their production capacity for these increasingly large programs. One such program is the Marine Corps Organic Precision Fires initiative,&nbsp;which&nbsp;is&nbsp;being measured&nbsp;in the billions. If AVAV can scale up manufacturing capabilities while maintaining efficiency, their robust 12% YOY growth in pending orders could further accelerate. Management confidently projects double-digit revenue growth through fiscal year 2025. AVAV may still&nbsp;be undervalued&nbsp;despite its recent performance.



<h2>Aena SME (ANYYY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/shutterstock_403443151-300x169.jpg" alt="two women carrying luggage in an airport"><div>Source: Shine Nucha / Shutterstock</div></div>Aena&nbsp;SME(OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/anyyy-stock-quote/">ANYYY</a>) operates two of the top 10 major airports in the European Union. This company is the world&rsquo;s largest airport operator by passenger volume. Its Q1&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4687841-aena-s-m-e-s-anyyy-q1-2024-earnings-call-transcript" target="_blank">passenger traffic soared 11.9%</a>&nbsp;YOY, with traffic at the company&rsquo;s airports recovering to 115.2% of 2019 levels. This substantial increase in demand resulted in a 20.1% jump in revenue to &euro;1.2 billion YOY. But, it&rsquo;s quite a bit lower converted to dollars due to the Euro&rsquo;s devaluation.



Regardless, management reiterated their forecast for full-year traffic&nbsp;implying&nbsp;7.1% growth. At the same time, ANYYY&rsquo;s expansion into Brazil through acquisitions opens up another avenue for increasing business. The company has sturdy margins as well.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-86.png"><img width="1000" height="620" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-86.png" alt="ANYYY margins"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>The approved dividend of &euro;7.66 per share also puts the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dividend.com/stocks/industrials/transportation-logistics/transport-support-services/anyyy-aena-sme-sa-adr/" target="_blank">forward dividend yield at a solid 4.23%</a>. With travel demand still strong so far, Aena SME&rsquo;s future looks promising.



<h2>GigaCloud (GCT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/computer-ecommerce-payment-300x169.png" alt="An image of a laptop showing clothes on the screen with the mouse hovering over a 'buy' button; surrounded by credit card, piggy bank, shopping bag, coffee. Best E-Commerce Stocks"><div>Source: ST.art/Shutterstock</div></div>GigaCloud Technology&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gct-stock-quote/">GCT</a>) is not a cloud company by any means. However, I&rsquo;m not complaining about the misleading name, considering this end-to-end B2B e-commerce company has delivered stellar gains of 177% since I first featured it in an article back in Dec. 2023. It specializes in big items like furniture. It has good upside potential still.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-87.png"><img width="1226" height="455" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chart-87.png" alt="GCT price targets"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>Its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/GCT:NASDAQ" target="_blank">revenue is up 96.5% YOY</a>&nbsp;in Q1, and that beat estimates by 3.3%, along with EPS rising 69.2%, which also beat estimates by 64.7%. Their new &ldquo;Branding-as-a-Service&rdquo; approach seems promising. It allows sellers to benefit from well-known brand names and stand out amongst lots of competition in crowded markets. The&nbsp;acquisitions of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/01/2771005/0/en/GigaCloud-Technology-Inc-Completes-Acquisition-of-Noble-House.html" target="_blank">Noble House</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wondersign_gigacloud-technology-inc-announces-acquisition-activity-7132849843110084609-7FfZ/" target="_blank">Wondersign</a>&nbsp;appear to come at a good time, as GigaCloud diversifies what it offers customers while integrating these new businesses into its operations.



However, management&rsquo;s rosy outlook seems overly optimistic compared to recent softening consumer spending trends. An 8% decrease in furniture sales across the U.S. is concerning for future demand. Yet, GigaCloud&rsquo;s online presence should insulate them from headwinds.



Investors pay just 12 times forward earnings. And analysts <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GCT/earnings/estimates">expect EPS to rise from $3 to $4.5</a>&nbsp;in the next two years. They also anticipate revenue rising from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion in the same timeframe.&nbsp;



On the date of publication, Omor Ibne Ehsan did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines.</a>
<div>Omor Ibne Ehsan is a writer at InvestorPlace. He is a self-taught investor with a focus on growth and cyclical stocks that have strong fundamentals, value, and long-term potential. He also has an interest in high-risk, high-reward investments such as cryptocurrencies and penny stocks. You can follow him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omor-ibne-ehsan-56068022b/">LinkedIn</a>.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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