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Avant Brands Inc is an innovative premium cannabis company. It has multiple licensed and operational production facilities across Canada, which produce high-quality, handcrafted cannabis products for highly desired, and award-winning consumer brands, sold across both recreational and medical channels. The company's diverse product range is distributed through three distinct sales channels: recreational, medical, and export. Among its recreational offerings are renowned consumer brands like BLK MKT, Tenzo, Cognōscente, and Treehugger, available across key markets including British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and the territories.

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Cannabis producer Avant Brands Inc. reported on Monday its financial results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2024. The Kelowna, British Columbia-based company said in a press release that it has achieved &#34;significant financial milestones driven by strategic international expansion and operational improvements.&#34; Gross revenue increased by 5% reaching CA$9.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2023, while net revenue rose by 4% over the same period to CA$8.3 million, demonstrating sustained growth driven by robust international demand. International sales rose 26% year-over-ye

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</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 MARA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for MARA Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 18% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $639,202, and 12 are calls, amounting to $540,795.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $7.5 to $50.0 for MARA Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in MARA Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to MARA Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $7.5 to $50.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>MARA Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735056942_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$149.8K</td>
<td>18.0K</td>
<td>309</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.86</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$73.2K</td>
<td>991</td>
<td>93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MARA Holdings</h3>
MARA Holdings Inc leverages digital asset compute to support the energy transformation. It secures the blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding MARA Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is MARA Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 12,463,116, with MARA's price up by 4.35%, positioned at $20.09.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Netflix. Our analysis of options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) revealed 39 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $388,374, and 34 were calls, valued at $2,613,150.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $5.0 to $1180.0 for Netflix over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Netflix stands at 378.18, with a total volume reaching 3,861.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Netflix, situated within the strike price corridor from $5.0 to $1180.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Netflix 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735056937_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$479.3</td>
<td>$478.2</td>
<td>$478.2</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$478.2K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$66.9</td>
<td>$66.05</td>
<td>$66.55</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$332.7K</td>
<td align="right">279</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$718.6</td>
<td>$717.0</td>
<td>$717.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$215.1K</td>
<td align="right">339</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$81.75</td>
<td>$81.4</td>
<td>$81.75</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$163.5K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$16.55</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$915.00</td>
<td>$162.8K</td>
<td align="right">221</td>
<td align="right">191</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 280 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm recently began introducing ad-supported subscription plans, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Netflix, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Netflix</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 776,020, the price of NFLX is up by 0.98%, reaching $920.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 28 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Netflix</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $978.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1040. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $950. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Netflix, maintaining a target price of $950. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1010. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity keeps a Hold rating on Netflix with a target price of $940. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</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 NVDA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 279 extraordinary options activities for NVIDIA. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 43% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 26 are puts, totaling $1,945,197, and 253 are calls, amounting to $19,205,178.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $104.0 to $191.0 for NVIDIA during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in NVIDIA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to NVIDIA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $104.0 to $191.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>NVIDIA Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735056932_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>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$239.0K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>88.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$164.2K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>85.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$144.5K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>68.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$128.6K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>79.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$128.3K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>94.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NVIDIA</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with NVIDIA, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of NVIDIA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 56,542,252, the NVDA's price is up by 1.1%, now at $141.21. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
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AECOM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACM#NYSE">ACM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.21% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.39%. Currently, AECOM has a market capitalization of $14.30 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ACM: If an investor had bought $1000 of ACM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,500.81 today based on a price of $107.92 for ACM at the time of writing.
<h3>AECOM's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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After beating most assets in 2024, gold is poised to continue its bullish trajectory. While positive catalysts like central bank purchases and inflation concerns still loom, the market sees President-elect Donald Trump's second term as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">major volatility driver</a>.
&#8220;Although gold's momentum stalled in November as Donald Trump's win at the polls drove a surge in risk assets and the U.S. dollar, we think its price still has room to run in 2025,&#8221;<a href="https://www.ssga.com/au/en_gb/institutional/insights/gold-2025-outlook-more-room-to-run"> noted</a> State Street Global Advisors, an investment management division of the world's fourth largest asset manager.
Among their gold strength catalysts are robust central bank demand, growing consumer investment in Asia, and the fiscal and monetary uncertainty stemming from Trump's anticipated policies. "Gold remains an essential hedge against rising inflation, geopolitical instability, and potential currency devaluations," the firm stated.
Trump's second term, set to begin on Jan. 20, is expected to intensify market volatility. Tariff policies could stoke cost-push inflation, particularly the threat of up to 60% tariffs on Chinese imports. These tariffs would likely pressure the U.S. dollar, making gold an attractive hedge, State Street said.
In contrast, a strong dollar—buoyed by higher interest rates or foreign asset flows—could temper gold's gains (owing to the historical inverse relationship). However, central bank purchases may offset this effect.
Since 2022, central banks have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38649656/how-chinas-central-bank-gold-buying-frenzy-drove-prices-to-record-highs-attracting-gen-z-to-gold-bea">purchased 2,700 tons of gold</a>, the fastest pace in recent history, reflecting a deliberate move to diversify away from dollar-heavy reserves. Emerging markets, in particular, have accelerated de-dollarization efforts as geopolitical tensions rise. For example, India significantly expanded its gold reserves. Cultural significance, increased investment options like ETFs, and favorable tax reforms have bolstered demand.
Drawing historical parallels, State Street sees Trump's policies—marked by tax cuts, increased defense spending, and tariff strategies—as comparable to George W. Bush's tenure, during which gold rallied 221% amid growing federal debt and accommodative monetary policies.
State Street projects three scenarios for gold in 2025:
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<li>Base Case (50% Probability): $2,600-$2,900/oz. Robust central bank purchases and steady Asian demand maintain a soft price floor.</li>
<li>Bull Case (30% Probability): $2,900-$3,100/oz. Weaker dollar and Fed rate cuts spur ETF inflows and bolster Asian demand.</li>
<li>Bear Case (20% Probability): $2,200-$2,600/oz. Strong US growth and dollar strength lead to ETF outflows, though central bank buying provides support.</li>
</ul>
State Street's specialized gold ETF, SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), is up 26.04% year-to-date.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40985018/mark-cubans-black-amex-card-was-declined-trying-to-buy-a-140-000-bottle-of-champagne-after-his-n">Billionaire Mark Cuban</a> shared some candid insights about parenting on The Steam Room Podcast in November, hosted by Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson. When Barkley asked Cuban how he avoids spoiling his kids despite his massive fortune, Cuban responded with a phrase that's as sharp as it is simple: "It's my money, not yours."
It's a sentiment echoed by other wealthy parents, like Shaquille O'Neal, who famously said, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40943843/we-aint-rich-im-rich-nba-legend-shaq-says-his-daughters-and-sons-dont-get-equal-treatment-my-boy">"We ain't rich, I'm rich"</a> and Bill and Melinda Gates, who emphasized a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40015377/bill-gates-children-will-only-inherit-10-million-0-0077-of-his-net-worth-leaving-kids-massive-am">middle-class upbringing</a>" for their kids. But Cuban's take feels especially personal when you hear how he talks about his three kids.
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"You know what it's like," Cuban told Barkley. "Your kids – no, you think they're going to be like you and your wife, but they end up being their own little humans." He described his children&#8217;s unique personalities: "One takes advantage, the other two don't. The middle one rebels against it … and my son, the youngest, takes advantage a little bit of tech because he knows I'll give in."
Even so, Cuban insists on keeping things grounded at home. "They still have to wash dishes, they still have to clean up after themselves – most of the time," he said. While he acknowledges that it's not easy – "They're getting on a private plane most of the time and it's not like we can hide it from them" – he's determined to avoid the trap of throwing material things at them as a solution. "You're mad at me? Let me buy you something. You're sad? Let me buy you something. That's just not how it works."
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The conversation feels refreshingly human, especially coming from someone whose life seems anything but ordinary. It's one thing to talk about discipline when your kids are flying coach, but Cuban's perspective shows that the challenges of raising "grateful and great human beings," as Barkley put it, exist at every level.
It's a mindset shared by other high-profile figures like Shaq, who requires his kids to earn two degrees before they can access his wealth. The underlying principle? Wealth shouldn't define your kids but challenge them to find their paths.
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Back in 2014, Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41433888/dave-ramsey-tells-mark-cuban-regardless-of-socio-economic-status-you-have-to-teach-kids-to-work">appeared on The Dave Ramsey Show</a> and opened up about teaching kids the value of hard work. He also shared some of his biggest concerns as a parent. "Their health is number one, my number one fear and then just not being jerks is number two," Cuban said.
Mark Cuban's honesty about his parenting style – <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">balancing privilege with responsibility – </a>might not be a one-size-fits-all solution, but it's clear he's trying to do more than just raise rich kids. He's raising adults.
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Illumina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.11% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.44%. Currently, Illumina has a market capitalization of $21.57 billion. 
Buying $100 In ILMN: If an investor had bought $100 of ILMN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,976.69 today based on a price of $135.99 for ILMN at the time of writing.
<h3>Illumina's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $113.82, after a 0.65% spike. Over the past month, Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) stock increased by 11.50%, and in the past year, by 91.51%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735056007_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Arista Networks P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Arista Networks has a better P/E ratio of 54.3 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 49.32 of the Communications Equipment industry. Ideally, one might believe that Arista Networks Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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SoundHound AI Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday, pulling back from recent strength. The rally accelerated in November when the company reported strong earnings. Here&#8217;s what you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42628373/exclusive-soundhound-ai-ceo-on-882-growth-were-just-getting-started">need to know</a>.
What To Know: SoundHound shares are up more than 875% since the start of the year, buoyed by the company&#8217;s positioning in the AI space. The stock has nearly tripled since mid-November when the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results, marking its &#8220;largest quarter on record.&#8221;
SoundHound reported a third-quarter loss of 6 cents per share, beating estimates of a loss of 7 cents per share. The company reported revenue of $25.1 million, beating estimates of $23.02 million, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. SoundHound said demand was driven by &#8220;incredible market enthusiasm&#8221; for conversational AI tools.
SoundHound shares continued to move higher following earnings after Nvidia reported investments in multiple companies, including SoundHound, in a 13-F filing with the SEC. Nvidia&#8217;s 13F <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1045810/000104581024000305/xslForm13F_X02/information_table.xml">latest filing</a> showed that it increased its stake in SoundHound by about 18% in the third quarter.
Analysts lifted price targets as the stock has continued to trend higher. Last Week, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintained SoundHound with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Outperform</a> rating and raised its price target from $10 to $22. On Monday, HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Scott Buck maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $8 to $26.
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It&#8217;s worth noting that SoundHound has high short interest with 24.4% of the float currently sold short, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. SoundHound has also been showing up on Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42628286/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-including-qubt-qbts">Stock Whisper Index</a> in recent weeks. 
In an exclusive interview on Friday, SoundHound CEO Keyvan Mohajer told Benzinga that AI has moved from the exploratory phase to the mandatory phase for budgets.
&#8220;In that context, SoundHound is in a prime position. Our ability to combine proprietary voice AI technology with sophisticated large language models has allowed us to deliver immense value,&#8221; Mohajer said. 
The SoundHound CEO told Benzinga that the company is powering hundreds of global enterprise brands, thousands of restaurant and retail locations and millions of vehicles and devices.
&#8220;And we&#8217;re just getting started,&#8221; Mohajer said.
SOUN Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/soun">SoundHound shares</a> were flat at 0.34% at $20.45 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIVE#NASDAQ">HIVE</a>) announced on Tuesday its acquisition and deployment of advanced Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) H100 and H200 GPU clusters <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/42665811/hive-expands-nvidia-chip-suite-to-power-ai-boom-with-30-million-h100-and-h200-gpu-clusters-to-be-de" rel="noreferrer noopener">in Quebec, Canada</a>.
This strategic $30 million investment aims to strengthen HIVE&#8217;s position in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) and enhance its role in the digital transformation landscape.
The new GPU clusters are part of HIVE&#8217;s broader strategy to drive growth in AI and HPC markets.
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HIVE expects the latest technology to significantly boost its annualized run-rate revenue and margin growth in the coming quarters.
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The Nvidia H100 cluster, consisting of 248 GPUs across 32 nodes, is fully configured and set to be operational by the end of 2024. Once deployed, this cluster will likely generate ~$15 million in annualized run-rate revenue.
The Nvidia H200 cluster, featuring 508 GPUs in 64 nodes, is scheduled to arrive in early January 2025 and be deployed in the first quarter of 2025.
HIVE projects over $20 million in annualized run-rate revenue from the H200 cluster by the second quarter of 2025.
Aligned with its commitment to sustainability, HIVE powers its operations in Quebec entirely with renewable energy.
In October, Cantor Fitzgerald&#8217;s Brett Knoblauch <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41603920/hive-pushes-hash-rate-higher-sharpens-focus-on-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted HIVE&#8217;s measured</a> approach to growth, contrasting it with peers focusing on aggressive expansion.
He noted that the company prioritizes maximizing returns from fleet investments over rapid scaling, which has led to underperformance relative to competitors.
The analyst expects HIVE to double its hash rate in the coming year while maintaining its top-tier mining efficiency. He also pointed out HIVE&#8217;s advancements in AI and high-performance computing (HPC), emphasizing the potential of its GPU cloud platform, HIVE Cloud.
HIVE&nbsp;stock plunged over 32% year-to-date.
Price Actions:&nbsp;HIVE stock is up 2.69% at $3.05 at the last check on Tuesday.
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