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Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, is one of the most talked about NBA <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/05/39092974/lebron-james-bronny-james-to-play-together-in-nba-betting-odds-on-free-agency-nba-draft-lo">rookies in years.</a>
After being drafted 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, James is not a favorite to win the 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year, but bettors are still backing him.
What Happened: Bettors placed wagers on James making his mark at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/06/39513625/2024-nba-draft-no-clear-no-1-favorite-bronny-james-shakes-up-odds-people-are-always-intrig">the 2024 NBA Draft</a> as one of the most bet on players to be taken first overall.
In 25 games at the University of Southern California (USC), Bronny averaged 19.4 minutes, 4.8 points, 2.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds per contest.
Despite the college statistics that don't scream first-round pick, some believed teams other than the Los Angeles Lakers would take a swing at the son of the legendary NBA player. While others recognized the Lakers, who were likely to re-sign father LeBron in free agency, would draft Bronny.
Ultimately, the Lakers took Bronny with the 55th overall draft pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. The team also re-signed LeBron to a two-year contract.
The current NBA Rookie of the Year betting odds from DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) show Bronny as the last available betting option at +25,000. This means a $100 bet on Bronny to win Rookie of the Year would pay out a profit of $25,000.
The current favorites at DraftKings, with their team and draft position in parentheses, are:
Alexandre Sarr (Washington Wizards, 2nd): +500
Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks, 1st): +650
Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs, 4th): +800
Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies, 9th): +1,000
Reed Sheppard (Houston Rockets, 3rd): +1,000
Dalton Knecht (Los Angeles Lakers, 17th): +1,200
DraftKings also offers betting on several 2024-2025 season props on Bronny. These include items like Bronny scoring 15 points in any game (-110), scoring 20 points in any game (+800), scoring 25 points in any game (+1,800), having three three-points made in any game (+120), having 10 or more assists in a game (+3,000) and having a double-double in any game (+3,500).
One betting option that might not be available is a combo parlay of Bronny James winning Rookie of the Year and father LeBron winning NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). LeBron, who is a four-time MVP winner, is listed with odds of +20,000 to win the 2025 NBA MVP.
While other players for MVP and Rookie of the Year could be parlayed on sportsbooks, an attempt to combine the two James wasn't allowed at several sportsbooks tested.
A comparable parlay would be James winning MVP and Tyler Kolek winning Rookie of the Year at +20,000. This parlay was listed with odds of +4,040,000 at FanDuel, meaning a $1 bet would pay out a profit of $40,400 and a $100 bet would pay out more than $4 million, which is likely why the bet is not allowed.
Early betting shows Bronny being backed <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/2024-2025-nba-odds-bronny-james-most-bet-rookie-year">heavily</a>. Despite having the worst odds for Rookie of the Year, he attracted 33% and the most bets for the award at BetMGM, a sportsbook from MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) and Entain.
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What's Next: History isn't on Bronny's side as a second-round pick. Only three second-round picks have ever won the Rookie of the Year award with Malcolm Brogdon (36th overall pick) the last to accomplish the feat in 2017. The other two winners happened in the 1960s.
The last two winners of the award were first overall picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero) and only two of the winners since &#8217;87-&#8217;88 have been picked outside of the top 10.
While much has been made of potential nepotism of the Lakers drafting James and potential warnings to other teams that considered drafting him, the future NBA player will have to let his game do the talking to avoid being labeled an NBA draft bust.
In his NBA Summer League debut, Bronny scored four points, had two rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes of play. Bronny was two-of-nine in field goal shooting, including 0-3 on three-point shots. Bronny was also 0-2 in free throws in the contest.
The Lakers have lost both of its Summer League matches, with Bronny sitting out a second match due to knee swelling.
Lakers first-round draft pick Dalton Knecht had 12 points in each of the Lakers Summer League matches.
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Bronny James To Win NBA Rookie Of The Year? Summer League Debut Not Scaring Away Bettors, Here's How Much They Could Win

U.S. consumers are certainly pulling out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/24/06/39555145/visas-options-a-look-at-what-the-big-money-is-thinking">their credit cards</a> to pay for goods and services, federal data has shown.
The total outstanding credit card balance rose $11.3 billion to nearly $5.07 trillion in May, beating April&#8217;s jump by $4.8 billion, according to<a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/default.htm"> data</a> released by the Federal Reserve on Monday.
The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an $8.9 billion increase for May, which has not been adjusted for inflation.
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Revolving credit, which includes credit cards, spiked $7 billion in May to almost $1.35 trillion, the Fed data revealed. May&#8217;s increase in credit card debt reversed a $900 million decline in borrowings during the month of April.
Americans are putting more purchases on their credit cards after spending their COVID-19 pandemic savings and facing higher costs of living, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-08/us-consumer-borrowing-rises-most-in-three-months-on-credit-cards?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a>.
The report also showed that credit card interest rates rose to 22.76% in May, up from 22.63% during the first quarter. The report did not show interest rates for March and April.
Price Action: Credit card issuers gave mixed reactions to Monday&#8217;s Fed report. Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) declined 1.46% to $266.40, while MasterCard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) fell 0.72% to $446.24.
JP MorganChase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) gained 0.22% on Monday to close at $205.17 as American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) slipped 0.47% to $234.51 and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) picked up 1.09% to $64.74. Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) slid 0.14% to $135.81.
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Credit Card Debt Rises As Consumers Face Higher Costs Of Living

Meme stock and video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/05/38799011/gamestop-dives-into-collectibles-market-with-pok-mon-trading-cards">new to the trading card sector </a>and could make a big splash with a bounty offered for one of the rarest soccer cards in 2024.
What Happened: Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi made a splash when he joined Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, a move that helped sportsbooks, MLS ticket sales and Apple-owned<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/01/36510276/the-messi-effect-sportsbook-says-betting-on-inter-miami-major-league-soccer-exponentially-"> streaming platform AppleTV+.</a>
GameStop could soon be added to the list of companies helped by Messi's popularity.
The global soccer superstar is currently taking part in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/06/39417059/copa-am-rica-2024-how-to-watch-lionel-messi-team-usa-betting-odds-stocks-to-watch-during-s">the Copa America tournament</a> with top international teams from North America and South America. Argentina is one of the remaining four teams in the tournament and the betting favorite.
Trading card company Panini launched 2024 Copa America sticker boxes featuring collectible stickers of hundreds of players competing in the tournament.
This year's Copa America stickers include several color parallels including a one-of-one black sticker.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f6a8;GameStop $25K bounty alert &#x1f6a8; Attention &#x26bd; fans, we&#39;re offering $25,000 for the 1/1 Lionel Messi Panini Copa America Black Sticker <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARG19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARG19</a>! We want it! Do you have it? Learn more on our blog: <a href="https://t.co/msYfl9sWdd">https://t.co/msYfl9sWdd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GameStop?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GameStop</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GameStopBounty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GameStopBounty</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Messi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Messi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TradingCards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TradingCards</a> <a href="https://t.co/zAPJFEzPv8">pic.twitter.com/zAPJFEzPv8</a>
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GameStop is <a href="https://www.gamestop.com/blog?utm_campaign=brand&amp;utm_content={TIMESTAMP_EPOCH}&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source={SOCIAL_NETWORK}">offering </a>a $25,000 bounty for the lucky fan or collector who pulls the Lionel Messi one-of-one black parallel, if they choose to sell it to the retailer.
The sticker has to be a PSA 6 or above when graded to meet the bounty requirement and the bounty concludes at the end of 2024.
One interesting point on the bounty is the potential valuation. According to a report from collectibles site <a href="https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/sports-cards/game-stop-issues-25-000-bounty-for-1-1-lionel-messi-panini-sticker">cllct</a>, a 2022 World Cup black border parallel one-of-one Messi sticker sold for $120,000 last year. This could suggest the $25,000 bounty offered by GameStop is below what the sticker could go for at auction.
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Why It's Important: For GameStop, the bounty could be the perfect way to advertise that the retailer is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/05/38799011/gamestop-dives-into-collectibles-market-with-pok-mon-trading-cards">offering graded sports cards</a> for sale. The retailer also buys graded sports cards.
GameStop also buys and sells graded Pokemon trading cards as it looks to diversify from just offering physical video games and gaming accessories.
Bounties are growing in popularity in the trading card sector as top collectors and stores try to get their hands on the rarest new release cards.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/23/12/36185659/this-tom-brady-baseball-card-is-worth-500k-inside-the-hunt-for-a-rare-collectible">Benzinga previously shared</a> that there is a $500,000 bounty on a Tom Brady baseball card from the 2023 Bowman Draft set. The card is numbered 12/50 and features the caption "if baseball doesn't work out, there's always football" handwritten by Brady on the card.
The card pays tribute to the NFL great being drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1995 MLB Draft but choosing to pursue a professional football career instead.
A $200,000 bounty was offered for a one-of-one Babe Ruth card also. A rare Lord of the Rings Magic: The Gathering card generated bounties of $1 million to $2 million. The card was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/08/33526418/post-malone-buys-rarest-magic-the-gathering-lord-of-the-rings-card-heres-how-much-he-report">eventually pulled and was sold</a> to musician Post Malone.
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GameStop Offering $25K Bounty On Rare Lionel Messi Card: Video Game Retailer Deepens Trading Card Push

Veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni downplayed the imminent recession risk but cautioned that the disappearance of bearish sentiment is a contrarian signal for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">the bull market&#8217;s sustainability.</a>
Yardeni emphasized that recent weak economic data has paradoxically boosted stock prices. This is because investors interpret bad economic news as increasing the likelihood of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates soon. 
Yardeni stated, &#8220;Signs that the Fed might lower the federal funds rate soon have sent stocks soaring, even though those signs were weak economic data.&#8221;
Yardeni emphasized economic indicators, such as the Citigroup Economic Surprise Index, which dropped to -46.8 on Friday, signaled potential weakness. Although this level is above previous recession lows, it might be heading downward.
&#8220;We are not convinced that it is leading to a recession that the Fed would need to avert by lowering the federal funds rate,&#8221; the veteran investor stated.
Yardeni estimated a 25% chance of a rate cut in July and a 40% probability of a cut in either September or November. 
He noted that no matter whether President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden wins in the upcoming election, fiscal and trade policies are likely to be inflationary next year, with both candidates discussing tariff increases and Trump aiming to extend his 2017 tax cuts beyond their 2025 expiration.
Despite the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), surpassing Yardeni&#8217;s year-end target of 5,400, Yardeni is not ready to revise his targets upward. &#8220;We aren't raising our year-end target for the S&amp;P 500 just yet,&#8221; he said, acknowledging the index&#8217;s outperformance. 
Yardeni is reconsidering his projections, wondering if his estimates of 6,000 by the end of 2025, 6,500 by the end of 2026, and 8,000 by the end of the decade might be too conservative.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Contrarian Signals And Market Sentiment</h1>
Yardeni observed that some long-time bearish investors missed the recent bull market, having remained bearish during the downturn from early 2022 through October 2022. Despite predictions of a recession, Yardeni suggested this time might differ because inflation has moderated significantly, enabling the Fed to lower interest rates to avoid a recession without needing to induce one to reduce inflation.
Yardeni also highlighted notable changes among investment strategists, such as the departure of JP Morgan&#8217;s Marco Kolanovic and Piper Sandler&#8217;s Michael Kantrowitz ceasing to publish year-end targets for the S&amp;P 500. 
Yardeni views these developments as potential bearish signals from a contrarian perspective. He stressed, &#8220;We need more bears to keep the bull market going.&#8221;
The Investor Intelligence Bull/Bear Ratio was at 3.73 during the week of July 2, with the percentage of bulls rising to 63.1% and bears falling to 16.9%, Yardeni noted.
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Ed Yardeni Downplays Recession Fears But Warns, 'We Need More Bears To Keep The Bull Market Going'

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) with a Buy and maintains $139 price target.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Helen Of Troy, Maintains $139 Price Target

This option exercise is based on an option and license agreement between Taiho and Arcus contracted in September 2017. This is the fourth option exercise by Taiho to an Arcus program.
In exchange for the exclusive license of quemliclustat, Taiho will make an option exercise payment, as well as additional payments upon achievement of clinical, regulatory and commercialization milestones, and, if any products from the program are approved, will pay royalties on net sales of such products.

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Arcus Biosciences Says Taiho Exercised Its Option For Quemliclustat In Japan And Certain Other Territories In Asia (Excluding Mainland China)

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Pineapple Energy Engages Conduit Capital To Provide Structural Internal Support, Staffing, And Assistance With Capital Raising Activities

CSX will release&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;financial and operating results after the market close on Monday, August 5, 2024.
This release date reflects the Company&#39;s review of the capitalization of prior period engineering materials and labor.
The results of this review are not expected to impact free cash flow in past or future periods. Excluding the results of this review, the Company still expects to improve both operating income and operating margin on a sequential basis in the&nbsp;second quarter, and management will provide more details on the earnings call.

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CSX Reports Review Of Capitalization Of Prior Period Engineering Materials And Labor; Expects Results Of This Review Not To Impact Free Cash Flow In Past Or Future Periods

The 70-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, located at 1355 Independence Drive, was purchased by Encompass Health in 2013.

Piedmont, Encompass Health Expand Existing JV Arrangement To Include Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, In Augusta, Georgia

For consumers, one of the most important determining factors when it comes to buying a new vehicle is often price, which is a trend that is constantly monitored by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles">electric vehicle sector.</a>
One state may have a solution for increased adoption.
What Happened: The state of Colorado is considered one of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33589652/tesla-vehicle-for-under-15-000-not-yet-but-this-state-has-incentives-to-get-the-price-under-20-000">the most friendly </a>when it comes to electric vehicle adoption and a new offer from a local car dealership could strengthen that point across America.
A Colorado Nissan dealer is offering a new leasing special offering the 2025 Nissan LEAF S for $19 per month. The offer is good for 24 months with $0 down and 10,000 miles annually.
The family-owned Tynan's Nissan Aurora is the dealership behind the special, as reported by <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/07/05/lease-2025-nissan-leaf-19-dollars-a-month/">Electrek</a>.
The dealership is <a href="https://www.tynansnissanaurora.com/new-specials/">offering </a>60 vehicles as part of the deal.
The $19 per month fee comes with a slight catch, depending on how a consumer makes their purchase. While no down payment is required, a consumer is responsible for a $695 acquisition fee and a $699 dealer handling fee. These fees, along with the first payment due at signing, can be rolled into the lease taking the monthly total up to $79 per month. This figure also doesn't include taxes.
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Why It's Important: Colorado offers an $8,100 state EV tax credit, which is part of the lease offer, along with national credits and other state credits.
Benzinga previously shared that Colorado was offering incentives that took the starting price of a Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Model 3 RWD from $40,240 down to $13,740 or $19,240, depending on if all credits were stackable.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is pushing to have one million plug-in electric vehicles on Colorado roads by 2030. The governor wants to see electric vehicles consist of 25% of new car sales in the state by 2025, compared to 13% in mid-2023.
The 2025 Nissan LEAF S is one of several electric vehicles from Nissan, which is a unit of Renault ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNLSY#OTC">RNLSY</a>), as the company works on delivering affordable EVs to consumers.
The vehicle has a starting price of $28,140 before credits, according to the company.
Tesla offers <a href="https://www.tesla.com/support/leasing-your-vehicle#credit">leasing </a>on several models with its Model 3 RWD offered for around $299 per month with $2,999 due at signing.
The electric vehicle giant also<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38798863/tesla-defies-auto-industry-trends-with-0-99-apr-model-y-financing-offer"> offered a limited time </a>0.99% APR on the Tesla Model Y in the month of May.
New financing offers and lease specials combined with state and federal tax credits could make new electric vehicles more affordable for most consumers.
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Photo: 2025 Nissan LEAF, Courtesy Nissan

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Electric Vehicle Lease For $19 A Month? Dealership In This State Has New Offer To Lure Customers

The business will operate as a full-service managing general underwriter under Amynta Risk Solutions.&nbsp;
The business provides medical stop loss coverage to a diversified group of employers and industries across the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The transaction is expected to close in the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.&nbsp;

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Amynta Group To Acquire Unum Group's Medical Stop Loss Business; Terms Not Disclosed

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.22%. Currently, Ross Stores has a market capitalization of $48.99 billion. 
Buying $100 In ROST: If an investor had bought $100 of ROST stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $450.94 today based on a price of $146.70 for ROST at the time of writing.
<h3>Ross Stores's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720474235_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ross Stores Stock In The Last 10 Years

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.93%. Currently, Meta Platforms has a market capitalization of $1.34 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In META: If an investor had bought $1000 of META stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,795.58 today based on a price of $529.63 for META at the time of writing.
<h3>Meta Platforms's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720474230_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Meta Platforms 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Matosevic&#39;s leave is pending completion of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Board with the assistance of outside legal counsel. Helios will make further announcements regarding this matter when the Board approves any course of action for which further disclosure is appropriate.
The alleged conduct that prompted this review does not relate to, and does not impact, the Company&#39;s strategy or financial reporting.

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Helios Reports Board's Decision To Place Josef Matosevic, President, CEO And Director, On Paid Leave, Due To Allegations Of Potential Violation Of Code Of Business Conduct And Ethics

This compares to&nbsp;$42.80&nbsp;per share at March 31, 2024,&nbsp;$42.11&nbsp;per share at December 31, 2023 and&nbsp;$41.41&nbsp;per share at June 30, 2023.

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Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares traded higher Monday. President Joe Biden told congressional Democrats that he will continue his reelection<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39625294/2024-election-betting-odds-react-to-biden-debate-disaster-trump-odds-hit-all-time-high-kam"> campaign in a letter on Monday. </a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Details</h1>
In a letter to Democrats in Congress, President Biden said that he remains <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24794149-biden-letter-to-congressional-democrats">fully committed</a> to continuing his presidential campaign despite concerns regarding his mental fitness and ability to beat Donald Trump in the election. 
"I want you to know that despite all the speculation in the press and elsewhere, I am firmly committed to staying in this race, to running this race to the end, and to beating Donald Trump," Biden wrote.&nbsp;
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Biden's letter to Democrats comes as he attempts to unite the party behind his campaign before the Democratic National Convention, scheduled to begin Aug. 19 in Chicago. 
"It's time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump," Biden wrote.&nbsp;
Republicans will gather next week in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention where the party will officially nominate its candidate for President, presumptively Trump after he crossed the majority delegate threshold necessary for the nomination back in March. 
Trump Media &amp; Technology stock rose following reports of Biden's letter to Democrats, possibly because <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39663724/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-group-stock-on-monday">investors view</a> Biden remaining in the race as good news for Trump's campaign. According to Covers, the <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/us-election-betting-odds">odds </a>of Trump winning the 2024 election stand at -175 with an implied probability of 63%. 
According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Trump Media &amp; Technology shares are trading below the stock&#8217;s 50-day moving average of $42.96 and are down 32% over the past month.&nbsp;
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Should I Sell My DJT Stock?</h1>
When deciding to hold on to or sell a stock, investors should consider their time horizon, unrealized gains and total return.
Shares of Trump Media &amp; Technology have increased by 125.43% in the past year. An investor who bought shares of Trump Media &amp; Technology at the beginning of the year would have made a profit of $12.87 per share if they sold it today. The stock has fallen 27.96% over the past month, meaning an investor who bought shares on June 1 would see a capital loss of $16.42.
Investors may also consider market dynamics. The Relative Strength Index can be used to indicate whether a stock is overbought or oversold. Trump Media &amp; Technology stock currently has an RSI of 26.27, indicating oversold conditions.
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Across the recent three months, 15 analysts have shared their insights on American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for American Express, presenting an average target of $245.93, a high estimate of $280.00, and a low estimate of $175.00. Marking an increase of 5.68%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $232.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720472468_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of American Express by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David George</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$243.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moshe Orenbuch</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Devries</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fotheringham</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
<td>$222.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saul Martinez</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Express. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of American Express compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for American Express's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into American Express's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Express analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About American Express</h2>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
<h3>Key Indicators: American Express's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: American Express displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 10.64%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: American Express's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 15.22%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Express's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 8.47%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Express's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.91%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.76.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Analyst Landscape: 15 Takes On American Express

AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) underwent analysis by 7 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for AT&amp;T, presenting an average target of $21.79, a high estimate of $26.00, and a low estimate of $17.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 2.16% increase from the previous average price target of $21.33.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720472456_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A clear picture of AT&amp;T's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Kraft</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Horan</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kannan Venkateshwar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maher Yaghi</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to AT&amp;T. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of AT&amp;T compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of AT&amp;T's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of AT&amp;T's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/T/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on AT&amp;T analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About AT&amp;T</h2>
The wireless business contributes about two thirds of AT&amp;T's revenue. The firm is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 72 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 16% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 14 million customers. AT&amp;T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 22 million customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The firm still holds a 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV but does not consolidate this business in its financial statements.
<h3>AT&amp;T's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, AT&amp;T faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.37% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: AT&amp;T's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 11.31%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): AT&amp;T's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.27%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.84%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: AT&amp;T's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.44. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.