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Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)&nbsp;downsized its workforce by hundreds and urged its employees to move to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/walmart" rel="noreferrer noopener">central offices in</a> Arkansas or California.
The retail giant told its Hoboken, New Jersey, and other smaller office employees to relocate to its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, or Sunnyvale, California, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-04/walmart-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs-relocate-staff-to-main-hubs?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cited</a> from a memo.
Walmart&#8217;s Donna Morris said the move aimed to consolidate its corporate footprint.
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Walmart is also shutting down its Charlotte, North Carolina office, slashing corporate roles.
Last year, Walmart asked employees in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto&nbsp;to move to more prominent hubs, with most going to the main office in Bentonville.
Walmart has begun opening its campus in Bentonville and will have new office spaces in Sunnyvale and Bellevue, Washington, in 2025.
Recently, Walmart raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43162437/walmart-boosts-regional-manager-pay-as-retailers-struggle-to-find-leaders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bonus and stock awards</a> for regional store managers as it struggled to fill&nbsp;managerial roles at&nbsp;retailers and restaurants.
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Recent reports indicated that the e-commerce retailer Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is closing down its brick-and-mortar stores as they have failed to yield returns. 
Since early 2023, it has reduced its Amazon Go stores by about half to 16 stores in four states and is licensing its &#8220;Just Walk Out&#8221; technology to other retailers instead, the Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-king-of-online-retail-cant-seem-to-make-its-physical-stores-work-d405f9e7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. It has also shut down dozens of its other branded retail stores lately.
Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) recently laid off 10% of its employees, equivalent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43302681/kohls-slashes-10-corporate-jobs-after-management-changes" rel="noreferrer noopener">to 400 employees</a>, shortly after Ashley Buchanan took charge as the new CEO. The downsizing coincided with its plans to shut down its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC)&nbsp;in May. The company&#8217;s third-quarter print and fiscal outlook disappointed the Street.
Recently, Walmart Canada <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43395171/walmart-canada-to-invest-about-3-8-billion-over-five-years" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed $6.5 billion</a> to its&nbsp;operations over the next five years, including launching five new Supercentres by 2027, shortly after Amazon announced withdrawing its operations in Quebec.
Walmart stock surged over 79% in the last 12 months. Last December, Jim Cramer&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/12/42616196/jim-cramer-likes-walmart-recommends-buying-this-very-very-good-financial-stock" rel="noreferrer noopener">said he liked</a>&nbsp;Walmart amid reports indicating that the retailer provides body cameras to store-level employees across the U.S. under a pilot&nbsp;program.
Price Action: WMT stock is up 1.25% at $102.23 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Ethereum&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) underperformance has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42095265/4-reasons-why-ethereum-will-still-outperform-bitcoin-analyst-sees-4000-to-6000-as-target">sparked fresh debate</a> about its future, with crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen suggesting the cryptocurrency might have finally reached its lower logarithmic regression trend line.
What Happened: In a video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRLK6NvcjTk">podcast</a> on Feb. 5, Cowen, known for his data-driven approach, pointed out that Ethereum has reached a critical juncture. 
"Technically speaking, ETH has gone to the lower logarithmic regression trend line,&#8221; Cowen states, emphasizing the significance of this move.
Cowen also pointed to the impact of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s monetary policy on Ethereum&#8217;s price action. 
He speculates that for Ethereum to see a clear bottom against Bitcoin, further downside could be needed—potentially triggering the Fed to end its quantitative tightening policy.
While Cowen maintains a cautious outlook, he believes Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) performance is crucial for Ethereum&#8217;s short-term movement, saying, "The only way ETH drops below $2,000 in the short term is if Bitcoin gets a big drop."
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Why It Matters: In addition to technical patterns, Cowen highlights that Ethereum's supply has recently returned to its pre-merge levels, which coincides with what he describes as "outright capitulation" in the ETH/BTC pair. 
This could suggest a potential turning point for Ethereum.
Cowen draws comparisons to past market cycles, specifically 2016 and 2019, noting that initial moves into the lower regression band often act as "wicks," with deeper corrections following over the coming weeks or months.
As the market faces these challenges, Cowen's analysis offers a nuanced take on Ethereum's potential direction, considering both technical indicators and broader market conditions.
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Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintains Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $60 to $59.

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Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar maintains Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $180 to $140.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Advanced Micro Devices, Lowers Price Target to $140

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Cleanspark.
Looking at options history for Cleanspark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 62% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $144,124 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $374,925.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $9.0 and $18.0 for Cleanspark, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Cleanspark's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Cleanspark's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $9.0 to $18.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Cleanspark Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738773934_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$203.7K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>420</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$82.7K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cleanspark</h3>
Cleanspark Inc is a bitcoin mining company. Through CleanSpark, Inc., and the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, the company mines bitcoin. The company entered the bitcoin mining industry through its acquisition of ATL. Bitcoin mining is the sole reportable segment of the company.
<h3>Current Position of Cleanspark</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,354,074, the price of CLSK is down by -1.85%, reaching $10.64.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 1 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Cleanspark</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $27.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $27. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Goldman Sachs Gr.
Looking at options history for Goldman Sachs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) we detected 21 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 47% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $659,257 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $952,187.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $700.0 for Goldman Sachs Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Goldman Sachs Gr's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Goldman Sachs Gr's significant trades, within a strike price range of $250.0 to $700.0, over the past month.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738773929_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$31.85</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$309.6K</td>
<td>177</td>
<td align="right">131</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$164.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$122.2K</td>
<td>445</td>
<td align="right">174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$119.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$64.55</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$110.5K</td>
<td>445</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and asset management firm. Approximately 20% of its revenue comes from investment banking, 45% from trading, 20% from asset management and 15% from wealth management and retail financial services. Around 60% of the company's net revenue is generated in the Americas, 15% in Asia, and 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
In light of the recent options history for Goldman Sachs Gr, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 569,104, the price of GS is up 1.41% at $643.1. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 68 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $695.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Goldman Sachs Gr, targeting a price of $605. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Goldman Sachs Gr, targeting a price of $760. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Goldman Sachs Gr, maintaining a target price of $640. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Goldman Sachs Gr, targeting a price of $782. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Goldman Sachs Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $690. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Looking At Goldman Sachs Gr's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CEG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 34 extraordinary options activities for Constellation Energy. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 26% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $801,760, and 25 are calls, amounting to $1,203,132.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $165.0 to $360.0 for Constellation Energy over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Constellation Energy's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Constellation Energy's significant trades, within a strike price range of $165.0 to $360.0, over the past month.
<h3>Constellation Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738773924_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.91</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$389.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$238.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$149.0</td>
<td>$146.0</td>
<td>$149.0</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$149.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>450</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CEG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.31</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>778</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Constellation Energy</h3>
Constellation Energy Corp offers energy solutions. It provides clean energy and sustainable solutions to homes, businesses, the public sector, community aggregations, and a range of wholesale customers (such as municipalities, cooperatives, and other strategics). The company offers comprehensive energy solutions and a variety of pricing options for electric, natural gas, and renewable energy products for companies of any size.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Constellation Energy, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Constellation Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,249,396, the price of CEG is up 1.02% at $309.46. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Constellation Energy</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $328.6666666666667.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Hold rating on Constellation Energy with a target price of $274. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Constellation Energy with a target price of $375. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc persists with their Overweight rating on Constellation Energy, maintaining a target price of $337. 
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As retirement draws closer, many people start to realize that things might not unfold quite as they expected. While you might have planned to work until 65 or longer, life has a way of throwing curveballs.&nbsp;
Health issues, job loss, or even being forced into early retirement due to unforeseen &nbsp; circumstances can push you to step away from work much sooner than planned. In her recent blog post, financial expert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42378433/suze-orman-warns-fear-is-fueled-by-stress-why-60-dont-manage-it-and-4-in-10-worry-about-retirement-savings">Suze Orman</a> stresses the importance of stress-testing your retirement plan to make sure you're ready for the unexpected.&nbsp;
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According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 50% of retirees end up retiring earlier than expected, often due to health problems or job loss. Orman suggests thinking about how your retirement would look if you had to leave the workforce at 62 instead of the traditional age of 65.
Would you be able to find part-time work to cover some income? Could you still delay claiming Social Security benefits? And importantly, would your mortgage be paid off by then? These are key questions Orman recommends asking yourself to see how well your retirement plan could handle a surprise early exit from the workforce.
Another issue many retirees face is unexpected expenses. Life happens: a car breaks down, the roof needs replacing, medical bills pile up, or insurance premiums go up. According to a 2022 survey from AARP, nearly 20% of people aged 50 and older have faced unexpected medical expenses that have taken a serious toll on their finances.&nbsp;
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Orman advises having an emergency fund big enough to cover at least eight to 12 months of living expenses. This is much more than the typical three months of savings many people have, which experts say isn't enough for a comfortable retirement.
What's great about stress-testing your retirement plan is that it helps you identify potential weaknesses before they become real problems. Catching these gaps early gives you time to take action and adjust your plan.&nbsp;
For example, if you're worried about retiring earlier than expected, Orman recommends saving more now. Starting in 2025, there's a new rule that lets people between 60 and 63 contribute up to $34,750 to their 401(k), an increase from the previous limit of $31,000 for those aged 50-59.
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This change, reported by the IRS, is designed to help older workers save more for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42221019/heres-how-to-reach-3-6-million-by-age-65-according-to-dave-ramsey-it-really-is-that-simple">retirement</a> in the final stretch.
Another way to free up money for savings is by reducing your expenses. The Center for Retirement Research's 2023 National Retirement Risk Index found that 50% of Americans are at risk of not having enough saved for retirement.&nbsp;
Cutting back on things like housing costs or transportation can make a big difference. Approximately 51% of retirees aged 50 and older are choosing to downsize their homes to lower living costs and increase their savings, as per studies from Kiplinger.
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Mueller Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLI#NYSE">MLI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.32%. Currently, Mueller Industries has a market capitalization of $8.67 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MLI: If an investor had bought $1000 of MLI stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,535.22 today based on a price of $76.24 for MLI at the time of writing.
<h3>Mueller Industries's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Mueller Industries 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion maintains Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $210 to $208.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Alphabet, Lowers Price Target to $208

Fiserv,&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>)&nbsp;reported&nbsp;fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results, with revenue increasing by 7%&nbsp;year-over-year&nbsp;to $5.25 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43490464/fiserv-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $4.96 billion</a>. Adjusted revenue increased&nbsp;7%&nbsp;year-over-year&nbsp;to $4.90 billion.&nbsp;
The financial technology and services&nbsp;provider&#8217;s adjusted EPS of $2.51 beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $2.48</a>.&nbsp;
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The adjusted EPS marked a 15% increase over&nbsp;last year&#8217;s period.&nbsp;The&nbsp;stock price gained after the print.
Organic revenue grew 13%, led by 23% growth in&nbsp;Merchant Solutions and 4% in&nbsp;Financial&nbsp;Solutions.
The adjusted operating margin increased by 180 bps Y/Y to 42.9%.&nbsp;Adjusted operating margin increased 150 basis points Y/Y to 39.2% in the Merchant Solutions segment and by 320 bps Y/Y to 51.7% in the Financial Solutions segment.
Chair and CEO Frank Bisignano said Fiserv&#8217;s track record of growth and consistency continued through 2024, marking its fourth year of double-digit organic revenue growth and the 39th consecutive year of double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth.
FY25 Outlook: Fiserv&nbsp;expects organic revenue&nbsp;growth of 10%-12% and adjusted EPS outlook of $10.10-$10.30, representing&nbsp;growth of 15%-17% Y/Y versus the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">$10.20 consensus</a>.
Fiserv&nbsp;stock gained over 57% in the last 12 months.
Price Action: FI stock is up 6.8% at $228.82 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Goldfarb upgrades Simon Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $175 to $205.

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Piper Sandler Upgrades Simon Property Group to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $205

Shares of digital intelligence solutions provider BigBear.ai (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">higher on Wednesday</a>.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) has granted the company a major contract to advance Virtual Anticipation Network (VANE) prototype.
This system is intended to detect trends and important topics connected to potential adversarial threats using AI models, allowing for faster and more precise evaluations of media content that may be crucial for defense strategies.
The VANE prototype will play a key role in assisting the CDAO and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) in making national security decisions.
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Originally created in partnership with the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD), VANE utilizes sophisticated AI models to examine large datasets from news sources.
The system collects and analyzes information, offering more precise understanding of adversarial actions. With VANE, the DoD seeks to enhance the evaluation of complex multi-domain environments, which is essential for both military and government functions.
BigBear.ai marked a significant achievement with the VANE system when it earned &#8220;awardable&#8221; status on the CDAO Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace in April 2024.
Advancing to a fully operational prototype represents an important step in expanding the technology&#8217;s application within defense operations.
The contract features a transition plan to integrate VANE into the CDAO&#8217;s Advana platform, allowing its deployment across additional DoD agencies and Combatant Commands.
This partnership represents a key advancement in utilizing AI for defense, offering essential assistance in enhancing national security.
Price Action: BBAI shares are trading higher by 36.9% at $6.72 at the last check Wednesday.
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BigBear.ai Pockets DoD Contract To Advance AI-Powered Threat Detection System, Stock Skyrockets

Piper Sandler analyst James Callahan initiates coverage on Opera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $25.

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Piper Sandler Initiates Coverage On Opera with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $25

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/01/43110946/sec-launches-crypto-task-force-to-establish-clear-regulatory-framework">Securities and Exchange Commissio</a>n is undergoing what appears to be a significant strategic overhaul regarding its oversight of the cryptocurrency sector.
This transformation is marked by key personnel changes that hint at a move away from an enforcement-heavy approach towards a more collaborative and structured regulatory landscape. 
What Happened: Indicating this change is the reassignment of Jorge Tenreiro, a leading SEC attorney who previously spearheaded several major legal battles against cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-industry-looks-to-new-sec-task-force-for-quick-action-in-its-favor-6e142f26">according</a> to The Wall Street Journal.
His work was considered vital in establishing the SEC's jurisdiction over this often volatile and still relatively new market. 
Tenreiro&#8217;s new assignment is as staff for key IT and technology resources. 
Another <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/sec-ousts-top-litigator-who-battled-with-crypto-giants-558548a8">transfer</a> was seen of Senior SEC lawyer, Natasha Guinan.
These adjustments follow the prior month's formation of a new task force, which is now focused on developing a comprehensive regulatory approach for crypto. The shift has been well by the industry.
The cryptocurrency industry is cautiously optimistic about these developments, expressing hope that this signifies a departure from what it viewed as a punitive enforcement-focused strategy of the previous administration. 
Experts are eager to find whether this is a new shift.
Jason Gottlieb, a defense attorney who has opposed the SEC in court, believes that there will be a change and the recent movements are positive.
Cryptocurrency groups have said what&#8217;s needed are just several specific guidelines and actions that can be taken to assist. 
Kristin Smith, who is the chief executive of a very big blockchain group, said there are new opportunities.
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Why It Matters: With more details released it should become clear as to the path forward for the space as a whole.
Venture-capital firm A16z Crypto is urging the SEC to permit traditional brokerage firms to engage in cryptocurrency transactions, for example. 
Allowing those actions would push forward cryptocurrency in a different direction and in a new dimension. 
The firm also recommends tailored requirements for broker-dealers to list crypto assets.
There have also been recommendations and comments on how to best move forward. 
J.W. Verret, a professor and former member of the SEC investor advisory committee, hopes the SEC can provide greater clarity by issuing guidelines on when cryptocurrencies or other actions should be regulated. 
That said, there&#8217;s a hope of a better framework going forward.
These developments indicate a more receptive environment for the crypto industry. What all that means is that we are now in the unknown territory for crypto and what that does in terms of price in the long term. 
Whether the SEC will have a more balanced and more effective approach, we will see what these changes are to ensure innovation, security and protections.
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Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 9.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.62%. Currently, Intuit has a market capitalization of $162.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In INTU: If an investor had bought $100 of INTU stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $661.54 today based on a price of $581.10 for INTU at the time of writing.
<h3>Intuit's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738773013_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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$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

In the current session, the stock is trading at $48.21, after a 0.52% increase. Over the past month, Baker Hughes Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) stock increased by 11.19%, and in the past year, by 64.73%. 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/2025/1738773010_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Baker Hughes P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Baker Hughes has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 37.96 of the Energy Equipment &amp; Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738773010_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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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Shares of Information Technology company, Supermicro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), are trading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">higher on Wednesday</a>.
The company has launched its fully available AI data center Building Block Solutions, utilizing the NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell platform.
This new solution delivers scalable, high-performance infrastructure <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43494994/supermicro-ramps-full-production-of-nvidia-blackwell-rack-scale-solutions-with-nvidia-hgx-b200">crucial for AI/ML, HPC, and cloud applications</a>. The systems comes in both air-cooled and liquid-cooled versions, with various CPU choices, all engineered for rapid deployment.
The enhanced portfolio now features systems equipped with advanced thermal technologies, including liquid-to-liquid (L2L) and liquid-to-air (L2A) cooling. These improvements is expected to boost both performance and energy efficiency. 
&#8220;In this transformative moment of AI, where scaling laws are pushing the limits of data center capabilities, our latest NVIDIA Blackwell-powered solutions, developed through close collaboration with NVIDIA, deliver outstanding computational power,&#8221; said CEO Charles Liang.
Supermicro has prioritized enhancing its system cooling performance with the introduction of the NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU systems. 
These feature advanced liquid and air cooling technologies, including new cold plates and a 250kW coolant distribution unit (CDU), which more than doubles the cooling capacity. 
Offered in 42U, 48U, or 52U configurations, these systems can accommodate up to 96 GPUs within a single rack, meeting the high demands of AI data centers.
For extensive deployments, Supermicro&#8217;s newly developed SuperCluster solution incorporates NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand or NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking, enabling support for up to 768 GPUs across nine racks. 
This configuration, along with the powerful NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, facilitates the rapid development and deployment of production-ready AI systems. 
The infrastructure is backed by global support, with production plants in San Jose, Europe, and Asia, ensuring prompt delivery and consistent quality control.
Price Action: SMCI shares are trading higher by 8.3% at $31.59 at last check Wednesday.
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