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General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) will release its financial results for the second quarter, before the opening bell on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GD/earnings">Wednesday, July 24</a>.
Analysts expect the Reston, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings at $3.27 per share, up from $2.7 per share in the year-ago period. General Dynamics is expected to post revenue of $11.44 billion, compared to $10.15 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company's business unit, Bath Iron Works, last month, clinched a contract to provide planning yard services for its DDG 51 guided-missile destroyer ships.
General Dynamics shares gained 1.1% to close at $294.46 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GD/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $271 to $293 on July 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Peter Arment maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $345 on July 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst John Eade maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $290 to $310 on April 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and increased the price target from $305 to $335 on April 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Jason Gursky maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $300 to $320 on April 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
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General Dynamics Likely To Report Higher Q2 Earnings; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

This new license supplements Hamamatsu&#39;s existing license to Adeia&#39;s DBI&reg;&nbsp;wafer-to-wafer hybrid bonding and ZiBond&reg;&nbsp;wafer-to-wafer direct bonding technologies and follows from a prior development license between the parties that included a DBI Ultra&reg;&nbsp;die-to-wafer hybrid bonding technology transfer.

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Reported Earlier, Adeia And Hamamatsu Photonics Enters Long-Term Hybrid Bonding License Agreement

The shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on July 24, 2024 under the symbol &quot;OS.&quot; The offering is expected to close on July 25, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Reported Earlier, OneStream Prices Initial Public Offering Of 24.5M Common Shares At $20/Share

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Reported Earlier, Azitra Prices $10M Public Offering Of 6,665,000 Common Shares And Class A Warrants At $1.50

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Constellium Announced The Commencement Of A Proposed Private Offering Of About €300M Of Euro Denominated Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2032 And $350M Of U.S. Dollar Denominated Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2032

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>), today unveiled its UltraFORCE&reg; 380-HDc imaging system at the Farnborough International Air Show. The new long-range airborne surveillance solution is not subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), easing shipment and freedom of movement to customers outside the United States.

New Teledyne FLIR Imaging System Enhances Global Surveillance with Easier Exportation

With U.S. stock futures trading lower 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 AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 57 cents per share on revenue of $29.92 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. AT&amp;T shares fell 0.2% to $18.18 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39918390/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robotaxi-update-2024-growth-rate-to-be-notably-l">reported weaker-than-expected earnings</a> for its second quarter, while sales topped estimates. The company reported second-quarter deliveries of 443,956 vehicles and production of 410,831 vehicles, down 5% and 14% year-over-year, respectively. Tesla shares fell 7.8% to $227.25 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.19 per share on revenue of $15.62 billion. The company will release earnings after the markets close. IBM shares fell 0.4% to $183.33 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39917921/alphabet-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-innovation-at-every-layer-of-the-ai-stack-and-more">reported upbeat earnings</a> and sales results for its second quarter on Tuesday. The company also announced a cash dividend of 20 cents per share to be paid on Sept.16 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 9. Alphabet shares slipped 2.2% to $177.83 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 73 cents per share on revenue of $8.26 billion before the opening bell. GE Vernova shares rose 0.3% to $171.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Tesla, AT&T And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that most of the engineering of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37356873/elon-musk-says-upcoming-tesla-roadster-to-debut-with-spacex-tech-for-speed-boost-there-will-never-be">upcoming second-generation Roadster</a> is completed and the company intends to start production in 2025.
What Happened: While most of the engineering is complete, there are some more updates the company intends to make on the vehicle, Musk added.
&#8220;It will be something special. Like the whole thing might be,&#8221; the CEO said about the vehicle during the company&#8217;s second-quarter earnings call. 
The new Roadster is the successor to Tesla&#8217;s first EV &#8211; the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33147963/from-mistakes-to-milestones-how-tesla-revived-the-roadster-and-why-its-a-big-deal-for-musk">limited-production first-generation Roadster</a> &#8211; produced between 2008 and 2012.
In February, Musk said that the upcoming Tesla Roadster can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second, lower than the company's initial estimate of 1.9 seconds. Tesla's Model S Plaid, meanwhile, can achieve the same speed in 2.1 seconds.
"It would also obviously be ridiculous for the Roadster to achieve simply the same 0-60mph time as Model S, even though it is a 2-door fully performance-oriented vehicle," Musk later explained on X, formerly Twitter.
Why It Matters: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38817313/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-making-new-roadster-only-as-fast-as-model-s-plaid-would-be-ridiculous">The new Roadster</a>, Musk said earlier this year, is expected to be unveiled by the end of 2024 after the completion of production design with deliveries slated to start in 2025. The vehicle relies on a collaboration between Musk's two companies- Tesla and rocket manufacturer SpaceX- to provide incredible performance, he added. 
The new generation Roadster prototype was showcased at the end of the event dedicated to unveiling the Tesla Semi on November 16, 2017. The vehicle, Tesla then said, would be available starting in 2020 priced around $200,000.
However, the production timeline for the vehicle has been pushed several times since.
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New Tesla Roadster Will Be 'Something Special,' Says CEO Elon Musk: Production To Commence In 2025

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk has endorsed Cathie Wood-led ARK Invest&#8216;s $5 trillion valuation forecast for the electric vehicle manufacturer, suggesting it may be conservative. Musk made these remarks during Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39918390/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robotaxi-update-2024-growth-rate-to-be-notably-l?itm_source=parsely-api">second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday</a>.
What Happened: During <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39918390/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robotaxi-update-2024-growth-rate-to-be-notably-l">Tesla&#8217;s second-quarter earnings call</a>, Musk said, &#8220;ARK Invest thinks, on the order of $5 trillion, I think they are probably not wrong. And long-term Optimus, I think, it achieves a valuation several times that number.&#8221;
He further estimated potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39246781/elon-musk-thinks-humanoid-robots-will-one-day-exceed-human-population-from-nvidias-project-gr00t-to">demand for humanoid robots</a> could exceed 20 billion units globally, covering both consumer and industrial applications. &#8220;There are 8 billion people on earth. So it&#8217;s 8 billion right there. Then you&#8217;ve got all of the industrial uses, which is probably at least as much, if not, way more. So I suspect that the long-term demand for general-purpose humanoid robots is in excess of 20 billion units,&#8221; Musk said.
This alignment between ARK&#8217;s analysis and Musk&#8217;s vision highlights Tesla&#8217;s commitment to diversifying beyond electric vehicles into AI and robotics.
As Tesla continues to develop its humanoid robot, Optimus, with plans for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39880470/elon-musk-pushes-back-optimus-timeline-says-teslas-humanoid-robot-will-hopefully-be-available-for-ot">limited production starting next year</a>, investors and industry watchers will closely monitor whether this bold vision can translate into reality.
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Why It Matters: Earlier this year, Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, reaffirmed her bullish stance on Tesla despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/36998382/cathie-wood-backs-tesla-despite-sharp-downturn-says-robotaxis-will-help-change-the-landscape-ent">sharp downturn in its stock</a> price. Wood emphasized the transformative potential of autonomous taxi networks, predicting a turnaround driven by these innovations.
In February, Wood reaffirmed her projection that her favorite electric vehicle company could reach $2,000 within five years, noting plans to revise the target. This valuation would imply a market capitalization exceeding $5 trillion for Tesla.&nbsp;
During the second-quarter&nbsp;results, Tesla reported a revenue of $25.5 billion, surpassing Street consensus estimates. However, the company&#8217;s EPS, operating margins, and free cash flow fell short of expectations, leading to a decline in Tesla&#8217;s stock. 
Musk discussed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39918390/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robotaxi-update-2024-growth-rate-to-be-notably-l">various operational aspects</a>, including a delay in the robotaxi project and the potential postponement of the Mexican Gigafactory due to tariff concerns. 
Gene Munster, a tech analyst at Deepwater Asset Management, highlighted Musk&#8217;s strong conviction regarding vehicle autonomy. Musk stated that those who do not believe in Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39922671/elon-musks-strong-conviction-highlighted-by-gene-munster-anyone-who-doesnt-believe-that-tesla-wi">ability to solve vehicle autonomy</a> should not hold its stock. 
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock closed at $246.38 on Tuesday, down 2.04% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock fell further 7.77%. Year to date, the stock has declined 0.82%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Elon Musk Thinks Cathie Wood-Led Ark Is 'Probably Not Wrong' With Its $5 Trillion Valuation For Tesla, Cites Potential Of Optimus Humanoid Robot

Verastem Oncology, (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTM#NASDAQ">VSTM</a>), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase up to 13,333,334 shares of its common stock at a combined offering price to the public of $3.00 per share and accompanying warrant. In lieu of common stock to certain investors, Verastem Oncology offered pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of its common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase up to 5,000,000 shares of its common stock at a combined offering price to the public of $2.999 per pre-funded warrant and accompanying warrant, which represents the per share public offering price for the common stock less the $0.001 per share exercise price for each such pre-funded warrant. The warrants have an exercise price of $3.50 per share, are exercisable immediately and will expire 18 months from the date of issuance.

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Reported Earlier, Verastem Oncology Prices $55M Public Offering Of 13,333,334 Common Stock, Warrants And Pre-Funded Warrants

Reported Earlier, RTX's Collins Aerospace To Relocate Singapore Plant To Advanced $250M Seletar Aerospace Park Facility

&nbsp;Freebird Airlines has selected Collins Aerospace, an RTX business (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) to add a comprehensive suite of digital solutions enabling the airline to make proactive decisions to improve operations across its A320 fleet of aircraft.

Freebird Airlines Leverages RTX's Ascentia For Proactive Maintenance And Operational Efficiency

Teck Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of C$0.79 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of C$0.69 by 14.49 percent. This is a 35.25 percent decrease over earnings of C$1.22 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of C$3.873 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of C$4.020 billion by 3.65 percent. This is a 10.06 percent increase over sales of C$3.519 billion the same period last year.

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Teck Resources Q2 2024 Adj EPS C$0.79 Beats C$0.69 Estimate, Sales C$3.873B Miss C$4.020B Estimate

Investment bank Citi upgraded shares of cryptocurrency trading platform, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), from neutral to buy, anticipating an improved regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency assets.
What Happened: Analysts led by Peter Christiansen raised their guidance on the cryptocurrency-linked stock from neutral at $260 to a buy with a target of $345, according to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/coinbase-wins-citi-upgrade-crypto-regulatory-optimism">report </a>Tuesday.
"Shifts in the U.S. Election landscape and the Supreme Court's overturning of the long-standing Chevron precedent has changed our view on Coinbase's regulatory risks," Christiansen wrote.
The analyst added that the upcoming U.S. elections are taking a positive pivot toward the cryptocurrency industry in the wake of President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race.&nbsp;
&#8220;President Joe Biden's time in office had led many to conclude that the potential for pro-cryptocurrency legislation would fare better under a different administration."
Furthermore, the analyst believes that the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision to remove the Chevron Defence Doctrine, which limits regulators&#8217; power, could benefit Coinbase in its ongoing legal tussle with the SEC.
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Why It Matters: Coinbase is one of the most high-profile cryptocurrency-associated stocks on Wall Street, with a market capitalization of $63.26 billion.
Shares of the company have jumped nearly 70% year-to-date, coinciding with the broader recovery in the cryptocurrency market. This follows a lackluster performance during the 2022-23 bear market when the stock failed to reach $100.
Coinbase was hit by an enforcement action by the SEC on charges of operating an unregistered securities exchange. In response, the cryptocurrency exchange <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39526310/coinbase-sues-sec-and-fdic-over-alleged-attempts-to-stifle-crypto-industry">has also sued federal regulators</a>, accusing them of hindering the industry&#8217;s growth.
Price Action: Shares of Coinbase closed 2.38% lower at $258.83 during Tuesday's regular trading session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) on Tuesday reiterated its plans to start producing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39743027/tesla-unveils-new-model-3-variant-with-longer-range-eligible-for-7-500-tax-credit">new electric vehicles</a> in the first half of 2025, putting an end to concerns about an aging lineup. 
What Happened: The new vehicles, Tesla said, also include more affordable models.
The last mass-market vehicle introduced by Tesla was the Model Y crossover SUV, of which the company started deliveries in early 2020. Though Tesla started delivering its stainless steel Cybertruck last year, it is targeted towards more premium EV buyers. 
New Vehicles But On Old Production Lines: The new vehicles, Tesla said, will be produced on the same manufacturing lines as Tesla&#8217;s current lineup. While the move will result in less cost reduction than expected before, it will allow the company to fully utilize its current capacity before investing in new manufacturing lines. Tesla also cited &#8220;uncertain times&#8221; for the decision it deems will allow it to increase vehicle volume in a more capex-efficient manner.
Tesla teased <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39331612/elon-musk-teases-three-new-vehicles-at-teslas-annual-shareholder-meeting-more-affordable-model-incom">three upcoming vehicles</a> at its annual shareholder meeting in June. While one is expected to be the company&#8217;s dedicated robotaxi product, the other is assumed to be the next-generation roadster, while the third is expected to be a wholly new vehicle of which little is known. 
Musk Refuses Details: Company CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday refused to share more details on the company&#8217;s new vehicles alleging that it might affect near-term sales. 
&#8220;We&#8217;re going to make great products in the future just like we have in the past, end of story,&#8221; Musk said.
Tesla&#8217;s Q2 Earnings: Tesla stock closed down 2% at $246.38 on Tuesday and fell 7.8% after-hours after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39918390/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robotaxi-update-2024-growth-rate-to-be-notably-l">reported adjusted earnings per share </a>of 52 cents, lower than the street consensus estimate of 62 cents. 
Tesla&#8217;s second-quarter revenue rose 2% year-over-year to $25.5 billion, with operating margin dropping to 6.3% from the 9.6% reported for the corresponding period of last year. 
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Tesla Reiterates New Electric Vehicles On Track For 2025, But CEO Elon Musk Refuses To Divulge Details: 'We're Going To Make Great Products'

Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39917921/alphabet-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-innovation-at-every-layer-of-the-ai-stack-and-more">second-quarter earnings results</a> on Tuesday, and while the tech giant met analyst estimates and expectations, it fell short on YouTube advertising revenue.
What Happened: During the earnings call, Michael Nathanson from Moffett questioned the faster growth of Google Search compared to YouTube. In the second quarter, YouTube&#8217;s year-on-year revenue growth experienced a deceleration compared to the first quarter. 
In response, Alphabet&#8217;s CFO, Ruth Porat, expressed satisfaction with YouTube&#8217;s performance. She attributed the slowdown to a challenging comparison with the first quarter of the last year when YouTube was rebounding from a period of negative year-on-year growth. 
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&#8220;We&#8217;re really pleased with YouTube, the YouTube team, all that was done. It was driven by the brand followed by direct response. And they have very strong ongoing operating metrics,&#8221; she stated.
Porat also said that YouTube&#8217;s revenue growth in the second quarter faced several headwinds compared to the first quarter. Foreign exchange fluctuations also impacted results, she said.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai also chimed in, discussing the ongoing development of multimodal models and their future relevance to YouTube. 
&#8220;In terms of getting real generative audio, video experience is working well. I think there is still &#8212; it&#8217;s going to take some time. But over time, obviously, it will be deeply relevant to YouTube. And so, it&#8217;s an area I&#8217;m excited about in the future,&#8221; he said.
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Why It Matters: Despite not meeting estimates, YouTube&#8217;s ad revenue still grew, reaching $8.66 billion, up from $7.66 billion in the same quarter last year. 
Alphabet&#8217;s second-quarter revenue was $84.742 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $84.202 billion. The tech giant&#8217;s quarterly earnings of $1.89 per share also beat analyst estimates of $1.85 per share. 
This marks the sixth consecutive quarter that Alphabet has outperformed analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines, according to data from&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Price Action: As of the latest update, Alphabet&#8217;s Class A shares declined by 2.19% in after-hours trading, settling at $177.80, while the Class C shares fell by 2.18%, reaching $179.59.
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Stora Enso (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEOAY#OTC">SEOAY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share. This is a 125.86 percent increase over losses of $(0.29) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $2.48 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 4.25 percent decrease over sales of $2.59 billion the same period last year.

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Malaysia and Singapore are intensifying their regulation of social media and online marketplaces to tackle the rise in online scams and protect minors.
What Happened: Malaysia will require platforms like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) owned Facebook, Elon Musk&#8216;s X, and ByteDance-owned TikTok to obtain licenses by year-end.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that platforms must register annually or face penalties of up to 500,000 ringgit ($107,000), <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Cybersecurity/Malaysia-and-Singapore-tighten-oversight-of-Facebook-others">reported</a> Nikkei Asia on Tuesday.
Neighboring Singapore has already mandated social media and online marketplaces to detect and act against scams. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued new codes of practice last month, requiring platforms like Mark Zuckerberg-owned Facebook and Carousell to verify sellers&#8217; identities.
Experts, including Adrian Hia from Kaspersky, highlighted the need for these measures due to the anonymity of online platforms, which cybercriminals exploit. He said, &#8220;Phishing, ransomware, and scams remain the most pressing issues in Southeast Asia.&#8221; In 2022, Malaysian police reported losses of 2.5 billion ringgit due to online scams.
Singapore saw a record 46,563 scam cases in 2023, with losses amounting to 651.8 million Singapore dollars ($486 million). The new regulations aim to curb these rising numbers by the end of the year.
&#8220;The primary objective of the regulatory framework is to ensure a safe and secure online ecosystem for all Malaysians, particularly our children,&#8221; the regulator,&nbsp;the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said, according to the report. 
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Why It Matters: Online scams have become increasingly sophisticated, often leveraging the likenesses of celebrities to deceive users. For instance, Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/05/32656339/which-celebrities-are-used-most-in-social-media-and-ad-scams-heres-where-musk-and-bezos-ra">has been a frequent target</a>, with scammers using his image to promote fraudulent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and cryptocurrency schemes. This trend underscores the urgency for stricter regulations.
The use of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38895127/elon-musk-deepfake-scam-used-to-promote-fraudulent-crypto-trading-platform-hong-kongs-fina">deepfake technology</a> to create convincing but fake videos of celebrities has added another layer of complexity to online scams. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission recently warned about a fraudulent platform using deep fakes of Musk to lure victims.
Moreover, platforms like Facebook have faced criticism for their slow response to scam-related issues. A notable case involved TikTok star Grace Wolstenholme, who suffered financial losses due to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/39033691/facebook-refuses-to-remove-fake-account-costing-tiktok-star-grace-wolstenholme">fake account impersonating</a> her on Facebook. Despite her efforts, it took Meta five months to remove the fraudulent account.
These incidents highlight the growing need for regulatory measures to protect users from increasingly sophisticated online scams. With platforms like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/06/39210347/zuckerbergs-quiet-retail-takeover-facebook-marketplace-has-4x-customers-more-than-amazon">Facebook Marketplace</a> having a massive user base, the potential for scams is significant. The new regulations in Malaysia and Singapore aim to address these challenges by enforcing stricter oversight and accountability.
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