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IIOT-OXYS Inc is a technology company at the intersection of (Industrial Internet of Things)IIoT, (Artificial Intelligence)AI & Machine Learning, Edge Computing, and Manufacturing Operations. The company develops hardware, software, and algorithms that monitor, measure, and predict conditions. The company provides actionable mission-critical insights for the Medical/Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Defense, and Structural Health, and other industries. Its algorithms turn out manufacturing data into insights that gives higher quality and productivity at lower costs.

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The Q4 earnings report for Webster Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBS#NYSE">WBS</a>) was released on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 07:30 AM.
Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Webster Finl beat estimated earnings by 6.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.43 versus an estimate of $1.35.
Revenue was up $37.45 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.01, resulting in a 2.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Webster Finl's past performance:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.46</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>595.17M</td>
<td>589.41M</td>
<td>616.79M</td>
<td>603.11M</td>
</tr>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>589.88M</td>
<td>572.30M</td>
<td>567.74M</td>
<td>571.02M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Webster Finl <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBS/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization for 20 nicotine pouch products from ZYN, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43037438/fda-authorizes-all-zyn-nicotine-pouch-products-currently-marketed-by-swedish-match-in-the-u-s">brand of nicotine products</a> from Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>). 
The ZYN nicotine pouches, small sachets containing nicotine meant to be placed between the gum and lip, are the first products of their kind to gain FDA approval.
This decision follows an extensive review, confirming that the ZYN nicotine pouches comply with the public health criteria set by the 2009 <a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-20-zyn-nicotine-pouch-products-after-extensive-scientific-review#:~:text=Today%2C%20the%20U.S.%20Food%20and,following%20an%20extensive%20scientific%20review.">Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act</a>.
These standards assess the risks and benefits of tobacco products, especially concerning the overall population&#8217;s health.
The FDA&#8217;s assessment showed that these products present lower health risks than cigarettes and other smokeless tobacco items such as snus and moist snuff, due to their reduced levels of harmful chemicals. 
FDA specialists noted that these products could be beneficial for adults who fully transition from cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. 
The FDA also observed that, despite the rise in sales of these products in recent years, the likelihood of youth usage remains minimal.
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The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey revealed that just 1.8% of U.S. middle and high school students reported using nicotine pouches.
"It's critical that the manufacturer market these products responsibly to prevent youth use," said director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, Brian King.
Strict rules have been established to guarantee that ZYN nicotine pouch ads are directed solely at adults aged 21 and over.
The FDA also specified further precautions, including restricting mass media advertising and mandating that actors in commercials be at least 35 years old or made to appear that age. 
Additionally, the FDA emphasized that although these products are approved for sale, they are not deemed safe and the agency will keep monitoring their effect on public health.
The approved nicotine pouch products include flavors such as ZYN Chill, ZYN Cinnamon, ZYN Cool Mint and others, each available in 3 mg and 6 mg strengths.
The FDA&#8217;s approval applies solely to these products and does not cover other nicotine pouches or similar items made by ZYN.
The company is not allowed to assert reduced risk claims for these products unless it files a separate application for a modified risk tobacco product.
Price Action: PM shares closed higher by 1.08% at $119.80 on Thursday.
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President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders as his last hours in the White House wind down. 
"Today, I am commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who are serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice," Biden said in a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-additional-clemency-actions/">statement</a> Friday. "Today's clemency action provides relief for individuals who received lengthy sentences based on discredited distinctions between crack and powder cocaine, as well as outdated sentencing enhancements for drug crimes." 
No word yet as to whether <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/11/42177984/joe-biden-how-about-pardoning-non-violent-cannabis-prisoners-along-with-those-thanksgiving-turkeys">non-violent cannabis prisoners</a> will be involved in this group of people receiving commutations.
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The clemency is expected to benefit federal prisoners who are serving or were convicted of crack cocaine-related crimes, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/17/g-s1-41788/biden-pardons-commutations-drug-sentences">noted</a> NPR. The White House said these individuals had received sentences that were longer than they would be under today's drug policies and laws.
Biden told USA Today in a Jan. 8 interview that he would likely address sentencing disparities for offenses involving crack cocaine. &#8220;This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars,&#8221; he told Susan Page.
The Biden administration often criticized President Ronald Reagan's Anti-Drug Abuse Act that led to the arrest and imprisonment of thousands, a vast majority Black people. Due to automatic sentencing requirements, some people spent decades behind bars for possessing crack or cocaine.
Biden <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42258387/biden-grants-full-and-unconditional-pardon-to-hunter-i-hope-americans-will-understand">granted a full and unconditional pardon</a> to his son Hunter Biden in early December 2024, drawing criticism from Democrats and Republicans and many in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42346107/critics-urge-biden-to-free-non-violent-pot-offenders-after-pardoning-son">the cannabis community</a>.
Just two weeks after his son's pardon, Biden <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42466804/biden-commutes-1500-sentences-grants-39-pardons-pot-prisoners-included-marks-single-day-record">commuted the sentences</a> of nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoned 39 others convicted of nonviolent offenses.
Biden has said he would consider additional pardons, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/biden-commute-sentences-drug-offenders.html">according</a> to the NY Times, which could include preemptive pardons for former elected officials who President-elect Donald &nbsp;Trump has indicated he may target. &nbsp;
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The combined offering leverages Veea's edge computing capabilities alongside Lynxspring's advanced edge-to-cloud building management and data management solutions to create a comprehensive ecosystem for managing smart environments, including buildings, campuses, agriculture, and cities. This integration of edge-to-enterprise technologies normalizes both wired and wireless endpoints, expanding the available dataset to provide greater actionable insights across all market use cases.

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Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley maintains Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $90 to $80.

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USA Housing Starts For December 1.499M Vs 1.330M Est.; 1.289M Prior (Revised To 1.294M)

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42499868/zillows-top-trends-for-homes-in-2025">Zillow </a>has made its much-anticipated prediction for the hottest housing market of 2025. It's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/01/36580130/winter-chills-to-housing-thrills-buffalos-surprising-surge-as-the-hottest-real-estate-market-of-2024">Buffalo</a>, New York. That might raise a few eyebrows – as the snowy New York City on the Canadian border experienced years of unemployment and urban dereliction barely a decade ago. However, this marks the second year in a row that Buffalo has taken Zillow's top honor. So what gives?&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Affordability And Jobs</h2>
Affordability is the root of Buffalo's ascendancy, backed by a deluge of new jobs, which means the once unglamorous industrial city is attracting hordes of new residents. As Zillow explains:&nbsp;
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"Buffalo has the most new jobs per new home permitted." New jobs and owner-occupied homes have allowed Buffalo to finally shake off its image as a desolate urban wasteland lacking in jobs and culture. According to the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association, from 2018-2023, an estimated $22.6 billion of development was launched within the eight counties in the Buffalo Niagara region. New investment in medical, manufacturing and a clean energy cluster expansion caused increased numbers of residential real estate, hotels, industrial plants and food processing facilities.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Incentives And Revitalization</h2>
Buffalo's renaissance began in 2012 when – according to The New York Times–New York's then-governor andrew M. Cuomo, pledged $1 billion in grants and tax credits as part of a revitalization effort. The residential boom has developed new apartments in empty warehouses, former municipal buildings and longtime parking lots.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Bold Ambition</h2>
Not every investment turned out the way New York would have hoped. According to the Wall Street Journal, the state spent nearly $1 billion on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42938578/jamie-dimon-calls-elon-musk-an-extraordinary-talent-jp-morgan-ceo-shares-why-trumps-election-victory-didnt-surprise-him">Elon Musk'</a>s ambitious plan to house the largest solar-panel factory in the Western Hemisphere – a quarter-mile-long facility with 1.2 million square feet of industrial space turning out enough solar-panel shingles to cover 1,000 roofs each week. It never happened. By 2023, they were averaging 21 installations per week. The state now owns the industrial space and leases it to Tesla. However, the $240 million worth of solar panel manufacturing equipment the state bought was sold at a discount or scrapped. A state comptroller's audit found just 54 cents of economic benefit for every subsidy dollar spent on the factory.
"It was a bad deal," state Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, said. "A cautionary tale is you can't give governors too much power to get on the phone with egotistical billionaires."
Despite this, Tesla has been a big investor in Buffalo overall. Jason Connell, a spokesman for the state agency overseeing the project, said, "Tesla has made substantial contributions to the local economy, aligning with the region's overall economic revitalization."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Buoyant Markets Echo Buffalo's Trajectory</h2>
Other markets on Zillow's list echo Buffalo, where jobs have bolstered affordable housing. Indianapolis, Providence, Hartford and Philadelphia round out the top five. However, only Indianapolis is expected to show equity gains in 2025, as high interest rates limit buyer activity. The other markets in the top 10, St. Louis, Charlotte, Kansas City, Richmond, VA and Salt Lake City, have certain similar traits; they are small cities with their roots in industrial, blue-collar work that have embraced future-proof industries in tech, medicine and education and are generally more affordable than some larger American cities, bringing a younger demographic to town.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald reiterates Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) with a Buy and maintains $270 price target.

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Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley maintains Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $80 to $70.

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Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis maintains Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $75 to $120.

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Duolingo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) just delivered another masterclass in keeping learners hooked, and Wall Street is taking notes. Shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/news">surged as much as 7%</a> on Thursday, and JPMorgan's Bryan M. Smilek sees plenty of upside, reiterating an Overweight rating and a $400 price target.
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So, what's driving the rally? Enter Lily, Duolingo's AI sidekick, which can now initiate video calls—not just on iOS but also on Android and five new languages. With Japanese and Korean set to join the mix, Duolingo is tapping deeper into a Google Play-powered revenue stream that accounted for 19% of bookings last quarter. The broader video call rollout, complete with transcripts and expressive animations, isn't just a novelty—it's a calculated move to boost engagement and monetization.
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Duolingo Max, the company's GenAI-driven premium tier, is also gaining traction. Smilek estimates Max subscriptions will jump from 450,00 in 2024 to 1.37 million in 2025, generating $153 million this year—nearly one-fifth of subscription revenue. A well-timed New Year's campaign offering 20% off Max has further sweetened the deal for language learners looking to level up.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US-Based Chinese Learners Surge &#8211; But Why?</h2>
Adding another twist to the story is an unexpected surge in U.S.-based Chinese learners, up 216% year-over-year. Speculation swirls around RedNote, a Chinese learning app some see as a TikTok alternative amid potential U.S. bans. 
However, Smilek isn't buying RedNote as a game-changer for Duolingo. Instead, he points to seasonal trends—New Year's resolutions and the upcoming Chinese New Year on Jan. 29 &#8211; along with Duolingo's own marketing firepower, which has seen impressions rise 80% over the past year.
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With daily active users projected to grow 37% in 2025, Duolingo is proving that when it comes to language learning, engagement is the real currency.
And with AI-driven tutoring gaining steam, Duolingo's $400 price target might just be another milestone in its upward trajectory.
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What Happened: An&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;spokesperson <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-cuts-jobs-fashion-fitness-group-internal-messages-2025-1">confirmed</a> to Business Insider, on Friday, that about 200 positions across the nation are impacted by these layoffs. The spokesperson explained, &#8220;We&#8217;re&nbsp;always looking at our team&nbsp;structures to ensure we&#8217;re&nbsp;best set up to move&nbsp;fast as we innovate for&nbsp;customers.&#8221; 
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Despite the job cuts, these layoffs are reportedly not associated with&nbsp;Amazon&#8217;s&nbsp;decision to end the Try Before You Buy service,&nbsp;previously known as Prime Wardrobe.&nbsp;This service allowed customers to try on clothing before making a purchase. The e-commerce giant has encountered difficulties in the apparel sector, as many consumers prefer trying on items before buying, which has led to expensive returns.
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U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining over 100 points on Friday.
Shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading as the company reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBHT/earnings">fourth quarter on Thursday</a>.
JB Hunt Transport reported quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.63 per share.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares dipped 10.3% to $167.00 in pre-market trading
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<li>MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDXG#NASDAQ">MDXG</a>) dipped 6.3% to $8.50 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMD#NASDAQ">VMD</a>) fell 5.8% to $7.70 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Alpha Teknova, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKNO#NASDAQ">TKNO</a>) declined 5.6% to $7.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Autohome Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATHM#NYSE">ATHM</a>) fell 5.3% to $25.10 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Alvotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALVO#NASDAQ">ALVO</a>) fell 5% to $12.60 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) shares slipped 3.9% to $7.31 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWMX#NYSE">BWMX</a>) fell 3.4% to $10.81 in pre-market trading.</li>
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