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iSpecimen Inc is a technology-driven company focused on connecting life science researchers who need human biofluids, solid tissues, and hematopoietic stem and immune cells for their research, with the available biospecimens. The company generates revenue by procuring various specimens from hospitals, laboratories, and other supply sites. Geographically, it has a presence in the Americas; Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, which majority, comes from the Americas.

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Meta Platforms Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Instagram has the potential to generate 50% of the company&#8217;s advertising revenue in the U.S., Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-18/instagram-expected-to-generate-50-of-meta-s-us-ad-sales-in-2025?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from Emarketer estimates.
Instagram could breach $32 billion in U.S. advertising revenue in 2025, up over 24% in 2024, as its short-form video product Reels gain traction, Bloomberg cites Emarketer. The video-sharing app boasts over 148 million American users.
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By early 2022, Instagram accounted for nearly 30%&nbsp;of Meta&#8217;s global business from 27% in 2021, Bloomberg cited court filings.
Reels competes with ByteDance&#8217;s TikTok and 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>) YouTube Shorts.
Meta&#8217;s focus on video content has been instrumental to its growth, as users devoted nearly 67% of their Instagram time to surfing videos, Bloomberg cited Jasmine Enberg of Emarketer.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42369266/meta-reddit-stocks-climb-record-highs-as-tiktoks-battle-against-us-ban-continues-after-court-ruling" rel="noreferrer noopener">The TikTok ban</a> could serve as a tailwind for Instagram, helping it win over 20% of reallocated TikTok ad dollars in the U.S, Reuters cites Enberg.
Meta previously told Instagram Reels accounted for over 50%&nbsp;of the time people spend on the app.
In 2024, 53.7% of Instagram&#8217;s ad revenue primarily came from its Feed features and 24.6% from Stories features. With Reels&#8217; revenue boost, the combined revenue share from Instagram Explore, Reels, and Threads could rise 9.6% in 2025.
In October, BofA Securities analyst Justin Post <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41465662/metas-reels-monetization-and-ai-innovations-drive-top-ai-pick-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">projected Meta&#8217;s upside</a> from ramping up Messaging and Reel monetization powered by new artificial intelligence tools and CRM integration.
Meta Platforms stock surged 79% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOX#NYSE">VOX</a>) and The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is Meta A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
An investor or trader's decision to buy or sell a stock is unique to their time horizon and risk tolerance. Many typical investors evaluate earnings growth and valuation on a particular stock before making a decision. 
For example, for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), you'll notice that earnings in its last quarter grew 14.86% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/earnings">source</a>. As an investor, you'll want to decide whether that's better or worse than what you'd like to see among stocks in your portfolio. 
On the valuation side, Meta Platforms's price to earnings ratio &#8211; a measure of how much an investor pays for the company's earnings &#8211; is compressed 15.56% in the current quarter when compared with last year. That places it below similar businesses Alphabet, Baidu, Pinterest in its sector. You'll need to decide whether that makes it more or less attractive based on how you think the company will perform over time.
There are many different valuation metrics that may help you make a decision. Find more on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META">Meta Platforms's quote page</a>, or if you'd like a deeper dive in an advanced program, try <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a> for free.
Price Action: META stock is up 1.15% at $626.545 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Azenta shares are trading higher after Stephens & Co. upgraded the stock to Overweight from Equal-Weight and raised its price target from $50 to $60.

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>) stock is trading higher on Wednesday after the company announced it secured a 400 MWh <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42552632">standalone storage order</a> with International Electric Power.
The Details: This order is part of a project to be deployed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California which aims to enhance grid resiliency for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
The project, supported by funding from the California Energy Commission's Long Duration Energy Storage Program, will use Eos Z3 batteries and is scheduled for delivery beginning in 2025. The Eos Z3 Cubes are safe, non-flammable and don't require cooling systems, which helps minimize noise and reduce operational costs.
&#8220;IEP and CEC are at the forefront of North American long-duration energy storage, and their partnership has been invaluable as Eos transitions into a profitable operating company. They recognize the need for multiple storage technologies and the energy security that an American-made product provides,&#8221; added Joe Mastrangelo, Eos CEO.
&#8220;It&#8217;s an honor to have been selected for such an important installation at Camp Pendleton.&#8221;
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EOSE Price Action: At the time of writing Eos Energy stock is trading 14.7% higher at $4.48, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Theratechnologies Inc. ("Theratechnologies" or the "Company") (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TH#TSX">TH</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THTX#NASDAQ">THTX</a>), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced that the Company has submitted a Prior Approval Supplement (PAS) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) describing the changes made to the manufacturing environment of the facility where EGRIFTA SV&#xAE; is produced. A PAS is reviewed by the FDA within four months of receipt and an approval is needed prior to the distribution of the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8zHQ9qiyFO30h9BOfieWluYkNSdMsyvq24uHfuCufIVJuAcz2MC2Wi8JwO3uxPJK5Zg4Hnxe9yRK0YL8b-VwzIBT6sI1dIqefPxyrQH9SQcGs96Be7BtzwxdO12cw4ciN0DBUaDXb2Ey9HpTsYJ1aBwYpdHX5l1dgbBweAE30nUjyjJdJMuySCqOg_9-Q9R4FdrlVrl3X8KTmjgYmunrjBVx1NwAWJWd66efKQ6DFRo=">recently manufactured</a> batches of&nbsp;EGRIFTA SV&#xAE;.
Existing inventory levels of&nbsp;EGRIFTA SV&#xAE; are expected to meet patient demand until mid-January 2025. Theratechnologies therefore continues discussions with the relevant FDA divisions in an effort to accelerate the release of EGRIFTA SV&#xAE; and avoid a product shortage at the patient level.
The Company will update the market on any further material developments.
EGRIFTA SV&#xAE; is distributed in the United States only.

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In the current session, the stock is trading at $93.06, after a 0.44% spike. Over the past month, Lantheus Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNTH#NASDAQ">LNTH</a>) stock increased by 7.65%, and in the past year, by 56.81%. 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/2024/1734546613_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Lantheus Holdings P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry 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. 
Lantheus Holdings has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 48.6 of the Health Care Equipment &amp; Supplies industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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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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Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) heads into its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/earnings">first-quarter earnings</a> announcement with a mix of optimism and caution.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">"Choppy Quarters Ahead"?</h1>
As Jake Silverman, Bloomberg Intelligence Semiconductor Analyst, puts it, "choppy quarters ahead for NAND" could pose a challenge, with pricing and inventory pressures in the smartphone and PC markets.
However, the analyst also highlights AI-related applications as a potential offset, giving Micron a chance to weather the storm.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bullish Technical Signals Keep Optimists In The Game</h1>
Micron's stock, currently trading at $110.93, flashes bullish signs across key technical indicators. 
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It sits well above short- and medium-term moving averages, with the eight-day simple moving average (SMA) at $103.94, the 20-day SMA at $102.07 and the 50-day SMA at $104.07. 
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) at 1.15 also suggests momentum is on the bulls' side.
However, the 200-day SMA of $110.93 coincides with the price, remaining a hurdle, signaling a potential resistance level.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">AI: A Light At The End Of The NAND Tunnel?</h1>
The market will be laser-focused on how Micron balances the dynamics of two divergent forces:
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<li>AI Opportunities: As Silverman notes, secular growth in AI applications could provide a much-needed boost, potentially offsetting the broader NAND market challenges.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What's Expected?</h1>
Analysts estimate an EPS of $1.76 and revenue of $8.72 billion. But beyond these numbers, investors will be scrutinizing the company's guidance. Can Micron sustain its AI-driven growth momentum, or will "choppy quarters" in NAND drag it down?
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With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) prices peaking to all-time high levels, MicroStrategy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy has once again become a focal point in discussions among <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42503221/microstrategy-shares-surge-nearly-7-amid-nasdaq-100-inclusion-and-bitcoins-new-record-high">traders and analysts</a>.
What Happened: In a tweet on Monday, industry expert Alex Kolicich addressed common misconceptions about MSTR in a recent tweet, explaining that the stock is neither a leveraged nor a synthetic call option on Bitcoin. 
Instead, Kolicich pointed out several structural inefficiencies:
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<li>MSTR trades at a 140% premium to its Bitcoin holdings&#8217; net asset value (NAV).</li>
<li>Each $1 invested in MSTR stock provides only $0.45 of Bitcoin exposure, far less than direct Bitcoin ownership.</li>
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Kolicich further <a href="https://x.com/AlexKolicich/status/1868705490387321177">elaborated</a> that MicroStrategy is not leveraged but instead deleveraged, offering reduced Bitcoin exposure compared to direct investments. 
He highlighted alternatives like BITX, which provide 2x leverage without a NAV premium.
Additionally, while traditional call options on assets typically offer leveraged upside due to their long volatility exposure, MSTR's convertible bonds effectively short volatility, diluting shareholder returns as Bitcoin prices rise.
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Why It Matters: Crypto trader TheFlowHorse on Dec. 17 in a post on X emphasized the implications of Saylor&#8217;s aggressive Bitcoin purchases, noting that these acquisitions have significantly raised MicroStrategy's DCA to $61,000. 
This figure is approximately 40% higher than Bitcoin's current price, introducing potential risks if prices fail to recover significantly.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Take a look at Saylor&#39;s recent Bitcoin buys. The buys up here are so large that he has increased his dollar cost average price by nearly 50%, to 61k. That level is around 40% away. We haven&#39;t had a pullback of that magnitude for years, but at some point you have to wonder if in… <a href="https://t.co/erhdvrErn2">pic.twitter.com/erhdvrErn2</a>
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Analysts warn that while Bitcoin&#8217;s pullbacks have historically been rare, Saylor's strategy could leave MSTR exposed to potential downside risk, especially with its C-Corp structure subject to double taxation, unlike <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42275232/leveraged-microstrategy-etfs-are-playing-with-fire-experts-warn">more efficient ETFs</a>.
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Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVS#NASDAQ">CRVS</a>) released interim data from a Phase 1 trial evaluating soquelitinib in patients with moderate to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42550503/corvus-pharmaceuticals-announces-interim-data-from-placebo-controlled-phase-1-clinical-trial-of-so" rel="noreferrer noopener">severe atopic dermatitis</a>.&nbsp;
The trial will enroll 64 patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who previously failed one prior topical or systemic therapy.
These doses were selected based on the company&#8217;s prior experience evaluating soquelitinib in T-cell lymphoma patients.
The company is reporting complete results from Cohort 1 of the trial, which includes 16 patients (12 who received soquelitinib 100 mg oral twice per day and four who received placebo), with follow-up at 28 days and 58 days.
The mean baseline EASI and IGA scores for soquelitinib patients were 20.4 and 3.0, respectively, compared to 18.5 and 3.3 for placebo patients.
EASI scores at 28-day and 58-day follow-up demonstrate a favorable effect of soquelitinib treatment compared to placebo.
The soquelitinib mean EASI score reduction was 55.9% at 28 days (n=12) compared to mean EASI reduction of 27.0% in placebo. At day 58, continued improvement in the soquelitinib group was seen with mean EASI reduction of 69.1% (n=10) compared to mean EASI reduction of 19.1% for the placebo group.
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<li>At day 28, in the soquelitinib group, nine of 12 patients achieved EASI 50; three of 12 achieved EASI 75 and one of 12 achieved EASI 90. Three of the 12 patients achieved IGA 0 or 1. In the placebo group, two of four patients achieved EASI 50 and none achieved EASI 75, EASI 90, or IGA 0 or 1.</li>
<li>At day 58, in the soquelitinib group, nine of 10 patients achieved EASI 50, four of 10 achieved EASI 75 and one of 10 achieved EASI 90. Three of 10 patients achieved IGA 0 or 1. In the placebo group, one in four patients achieved EASI 50, and no patients achieved EASI 75, EASI 90, or IGA 0 or 1.</li>
</ul>
No significant safety issues were observed. All the patients completed 28 days of dosing. One patient reported Grade 1 nausea that did not interfere with the subject receiving the full treatment course, and one patient developed COVID-19 on day 28 of treatment; that patient had an uneventful recovery.
Price Action: CRVS stock is down 36.80% at $4.67 at the last check on Wednesday.
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NVIDIA shares are trading higher amid overall market strength ahead of the Fed's decision. Additionally, Omdia estimated that Microsoft bought 485,000 of Nvidia's Hopper chips this year.

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Palantir Technologies shares are trading higher after the company joined forces with Pray.com to enhance multilingual faith-based content using advanced AI technology.

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares are trading lower Wednesday, pulling back from a recent surge that saw the stock join the $1 trillion club. Here&#8217;s a look at what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42536512/market-breadth-worsens-as-tech-giants-break-free-from-sp-500-reality-is-this-bullish-or-bearish-for-2025">you need to know</a>.
What To Know: Broadcom shares have been on a tear over the past week, gaining nearly 40% since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42472970/broadcom-reports-mixed-q4-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss-q1-guidance-in-line-with-estimates">reporting earnings</a>. Broadcom shares soared after the company beat earnings estimates and provided strong guidance for AI-related revenue growth.
Broadcom&#8217;s fourth-quarter revenue was up 51% year-over-year to $14.05 billion, but came up short of estimates of $14.09 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Despite the miss on overall revenue, Broadcom reported a 220% increase in AI revenue and guided for significant growth in 2025. Positive commentary surrounding AI on the call also helped drive momentum to the upside.
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said on the call with analysts and investors that he expects the total addressable market for the company&#8217;s AI chips to be between $60 billion and $90 billion over the next few years. He also announced that the company was working on custom AI chips with large cloud customers, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/13/broadcom-stock-jumps-21percent-pushing-company-past-1-trillion-market-cap-for-the-first-time.html">per</a> CNBC.
Reports from last week suggested that Broadcom was working with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42439155/broadcom-stock-jumps-on-apple-ai-chip-report-whats-going-on">AI chip development</a>. The company is reportedly working on development of an AI server chip&#8217;s networking technology. Broadcom shares got a boost from the news. 
Several analysts have weighed in with positive updates since the company reported fourth-quarter results. Multiple analysts maintained Overweight ratings, while others kept Buy ratings on the name. Newly-issued price targets range from $205 to $255. 
The weakness in Broadcom shares on Wednesday appears to be due to profit-taking in the wake of Broadcom&#8217;s incredible surge above the $1 trillion market cap mark. Broadcom shares hit new all-time highs this week, so the stock is likely to remain volatile as investors try to determine the appropriate value of the stock given the recent string of AI news.
It&#8217;s worth noting that Broadcom was among the top trending stocks on Reddit&#8217;s WallStreetBets on Wednesday, suggesting retail investors are also sizing up the name.
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42531167/broadcom-dethrones-nvidia-as-ais-new-darling-valuation-multiple-suggests-ai-momentum-shift">Broadcom Outpaces Nvidia In AI Chip Stock Valuation Race: Is Investor Sentiment Shifting?</a>
AVGO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/avgo">Broadcom shares</a> were down 3.33% at $232.18 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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KULR Technology Group, Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#AMEX">KULR</a>) shares are trading higher on Wednesday after the company announced it regained NYSE stockholder&#8217;s equity required compliance status. Here&#8217;s what you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42559178/worthington-enterprises-posts-upbeat-results-joins-jabil-archer-aviation-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-wednesday">need to know</a>.
What To Know: The company was previously cited for non-compliance with Sections 1003(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Part 10 of the NYSE American Company Guide in December 2023.
KULR has since demonstrated compliance with these standards for two consecutive quarters. Given the company&#8217;s compliance, the company has been removed from NYSE American noncompliant issuers on the exchange&#8217;s website.
How To Buy KULR Shares
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in KULR Tech Gr's case, it is in the Industrials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42558554/abm-industries-earnings-beat-expectations-but-shares-slide-on-profit-decline">ABM Industries Stumbles Despite Q4 Earnings Beat &#8211; What&#8217;s Going On?</a>
KULR Price Action: At the time of writing, KULR shares are 76% higher at $2.57, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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