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NKGen Biotech

NKGen Biotech Inc is a biotechnology company developing cell therapies for neurodegenerative and oncological diseases based on activated NK cells. NK cells are part of the human innate immune response system that can selectively identify and destroy abnormal or diseased cells. Its product candidates are based on a proprietary manufacturing and cryopreservation process that produces SuperNKTM (SNK) cells that have shown increased activity as compared to the starting population of NK cells, based on the results of in vitro experiments performed by NKMAX, as defined by parameters such as cytotoxicity, cytokine production and activating receptor expression. SNK cells can be produced in large quantities and cryopreserved while maintaining high levels of cytotoxicity.

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<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Joseph Pantginis   reiterates Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $102 price target.</p>


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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Viking Therapeutics, Maintains $102 Price Target

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<p><strong>Joby Aviation Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) shares are rising after the company announced it has entered the final phase of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> certification for its electric air taxi.</a></p>
<p>The company recently conducted its first FAA testing under Type Inspection Authorization, marking a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42611978/joby-successfully-conducts-first-faa-testing-under-tia-begins-final-phase-of-certification-program" rel="noreferrer noopener">major milestone in the aircraft&#8217;s certification process.</a></p>
<p>The testing involved FAA pilots evaluating human factors elements of flight safety using a Joby simulator with an FAA-conforming flight deck.</p>
<p>TIA is the final phase before the aircraft can begin commercial passenger operations and involves validating the aircraft&#8217;s performance and safety according to previously-approved test plans.</p>
<p>&#8220;This milestone demonstrates Joby&#8217;s continued industry leadership and is a reflection of the maturity of our test program and the rigorous company testing we&#8217;ve already completed,&#8221; said <strong>JoeBen Bevirt</strong>, CEO and Founder at Joby Aviation.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42618676/this-s-here-are-top-5-initiations-for-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">This S&amp;P Global Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Friday</a></strong></p>
<p>The company is targeting the start of TIA flight testing in 2025 with its first FAA-conforming aircraft, currently being built at Joby&#8217;s facility in Marina, California.</p>
<p>Joby has already completed extensive testing, including &#8216;for credit&#8217; testing of components and systems, and static load testing on its tail structure, marking another significant achievement.</p>
<p>Joby&#8217;s electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph, offering high-speed mobility with minimal noise and zero emissions.</p>
<p>With over 40% of the fourth stage of FAA certification already completed, Joby continues to lead the eVTOL space, remaining on track to transform urban air mobility.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action: </strong>JOBY shares are trading higher by 4.01% to $7.520 at last check Friday.</p>
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JOBY

Joby Aviation Enters Final FAA Certification Phase, Shares Take Off

<p>Compass Point  analyst Merrill Ross   downgrades Innovative Ind Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIPR#NYSE">IIPR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $125 to $78.</p>


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IIPR

Compass Point Downgrades Innovative Ind Props to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $78

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on SoundHound AI. Our analysis of options history for SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) revealed 17 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 41% of traders were bullish, while 52% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $168,730, and 13 were calls, valued at $1,216,924.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $25.0 for SoundHound AI over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for SoundHound AI's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of SoundHound AI's whale trades within a strike price range from $10.0 to $25.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>SoundHound AI Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734709533_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$297.5K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$296.9K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$146.0K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>530</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About SoundHound AI</h3>
<p>SoundHound AI Inc is an innovator of conversational intelligence, offering an independent Voice AI platform that enables businesses across industries to deliver high-quality conversational experiences to customers.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for SoundHound AI, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>SoundHound AI's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 34,100,981, the SOUN's price is up by 3.21%, now at $19.46. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On SoundHound AI</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $22.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on SoundHound AI, which currently sits at a price target of $22. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for SoundHound AI, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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SOUN

A Closer Look at SoundHound AI's Options Market Dynamics

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</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 WMT usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for Walmart. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 20% leaning bullish and 73% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $769,950, and 6 are calls, amounting to $201,928.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $73.33 and $95.0 for Walmart, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Walmart's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Walmart's significant trades, within a strike price range of $73.33 to $95.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>Walmart Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734709528_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$333.5K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$90.4K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>895</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$73.33</td>
<td>$64.7K</td>
<td>205.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Walmart</h3>
<p>Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Walmart, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Walmart Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,608,341, the price of WMT is down by -0.75%, reaching $92.7.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 62 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Walmart</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $102.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Walmart with a target price of $90.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Walmart with a target price of $111.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Hold rating on Walmart with a target price of $94.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Tigress Financial keeps a Buy rating on Walmart with a target price of $115.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $100. </p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Walmart options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Behind the Scenes of Walmart's Latest Options Trends

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Upstart Hldgs</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Upstart Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) we detected 47 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 34% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 46% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 39 are puts, for a total amount of $8,369,261 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $602,284.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $125.0 for Upstart Hldgs over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Upstart Hldgs's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Upstart Hldgs's whale activity within a strike price range from $40.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Upstart Hldgs Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734709523_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$1.5M</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$980.9K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$606.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$595.5K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.75</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$538.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Upstart Hldgs</h3>
<p>Upstart Holdings Inc provides credit services. The company provides a proprietary, cloud-based, artificial intelligence lending platform. The platform aggregates consumer demand for loans and connects it to the network of Upstart AI-enabled bank partners. Upstart's platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit and small dollar loans.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Upstart Hldgs, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Upstart Hldgs's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,204,337, the price of UPST is up by 3.87%, reaching $69.83.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 53 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Upstart Hldgs</h3>
<p>In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $84.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $57.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Redburn Atlantic has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $95.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $100. </p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Upstart Hldgs options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


UPST

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Upstart Hldgs

<p><i>Believes Recruitment of a Proven CEO with Verifiable Track Record of Value Creation is Critical to Unlocking CAE's Long-Term Potential</i></p>
<p><i>Board Should Engage with Browning West on Recruitment Process to Find Best Possible Candidate</i></p>
<p><i>Browning West Seeks to Meet with the Board as Soon as Possible to Share its Perspectives</i></p>
<p>LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Browning West, LP (together with its affiliates, "Browning West" or "we"), which has a substantial investment in CAE Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#NYSE">CAE</a>) (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#TSX">CAE</a>) ("CAE" or the "Company") representing a 4.3% economic interest in the Company, today released a letter to the board of directors of CAE (the "Board").</p>


Management

TSX:CAE

Reported Earlier, Browning West Releases Letter To CAE Board Of Directors; Believes Recruitment Of A Proven CEO With Verifiable Track Record Of Value Creation Is Critical To Unlocking CAE's Long-Term Potential; Says "Board Should Engage With Browning West On Recruitment Process To Find Best Possible Candidate"

<p>Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.95% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.87%. Currently, Williams-Sonoma has a market capitalization of $22.00 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In WSM:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of WSM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$477.15</strong> today based on a price of $178.69 for WSM at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Williams-Sonoma's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734709508_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Mark Lear   maintains Civitas Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $73 to $70.</p>


CIVI

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Civitas Resources, Lowers Price Target to $70

<p>Craig-Hallum  analyst Richard Shannon   initiates coverage on Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $12.</p>


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RGTI

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<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Frank Schiraldi   assumes Tompkins Finl (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMP#AMEX">TMP</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $70.</p>


Piper Sandler Assumes Tompkins Finl at Neutral, Announces Price Target of $70

<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Frank Schiraldi   assumes Financial Institutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FISI#NASDAQ">FISI</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $33.</p>


FISI

Piper Sandler Assumes Financial Institutions at Overweight, Announces Price Target of $33

<p>Canaccord Genuity  analyst David Hynes   maintains Atlassian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $255 to $285.</p>


TEAM

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Atlassian, Raises Price Target to $285

<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Frank Schiraldi   assumes Chemung Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHMG#NASDAQ">CHMG</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $57.</p>


CHMG

Piper Sandler Assumes Chemung Financial at Neutral, Announces Price Target of $57

<p><strong>Carnival Corp</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) stock surged on Friday after the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42617230/carnival-corporation-plc-outperforms-fourth-quarter-guidance-reports-record-full-year-operating-re" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results</a>.</p>
<p>The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.14, compared to a $0.07 loss a year ago, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus estimate of $0.08.</a></p>
<p>Carnival reported quarterly sales growth of 10% year-over-year to $5.938 billion, marginally beating the street view of $5.932 billion.</p>
<p>The company registered an operating income of $561 million, up 46.1% YoY. Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter stood at $1.22 billion, up 28.9% YoY, and margin expanded to 20.6%.</p>
<p>Carnival reported record booking volumes for 2025 and 2026 despite lower inventory and seasonal slowdowns. With nearly two-thirds of 2025 already booked, the company expects another year of strong yield improvement. The company ended the quarter with $4.155 billion of liquidity.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are delivering long-term value for our shareholders through improved operational execution across our brands, essentially on a same ship basis. We ended 2024 with adjusted ROIC of 11 percent, comfortably above our cost of capital. In fact, with one year down, we&#8217;re already over 80 percent of the way toward achieving our 2026 SEA Change EBITDA and adjusted ROIC targets,&#8221; commented Carnival Corporation &amp; plc&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer <strong>Josh Weinstein</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Q1 2025 Outlook:</strong> Carnival expects net yields to be up approximately 4.6% YoY and Adjusted cruise costs, excluding fuel per ALBD, to rise 3.4% YoY, both in constant currency.</p>
<p>The company sees Adjusted EPS of $0.00 for the quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">versus $0.01 loss consensus.</a></p>
<p><strong>2025 Outlook:</strong> Carnival projects net yields (in constant currency) up approximately 4.2% YoY.</p>
<p>CCL sees adjusted EPS of ~$1.70 versus consensus of $1.74 for the fiscal. Fuel consumption of 2.9 million metric tons at an average cost of $617 per ton, resulting in a total fuel expense of $1.89 billion</p>
<p>The company projects cruise costs per ALBD (excluding fuel) to rise 3.7% due to dry-docks, advertising, and Celebration Key, with adjusted net income of $2.3 billion (+20%), adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 billion, and an adjusted ROIC of 11.7%.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong> CCL shares are trading higher by 2.98% at $25.93 at the last check Friday.</p>
<p><em>Image via Carnival Corporation.</em></p>


Earnings

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Carnival Cruises Into Success With Record Bookings And Strong Q4 Earnings

Abpro Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Upside, Stock Now Up 108%

<p>Craig-Hallum  analyst Richard Shannon   maintains IonQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $22 to $45.</p>


IONQ

Craig-Hallum Maintains Buy on IonQ, Raises Price Target to $45

<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Frank Schiraldi   assumes Arrow Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AROW#NASDAQ">AROW</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $32.</p>


AROW

Piper Sandler Assumes Arrow Finl at Neutral, Announces Price Target of $32

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