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Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in component securities of the index. The index is comprised of equity securities issued by mid-capitalization companies listed on U.S. exchanges that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

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BofA Securities analyst upgrades Ally Financial Inc. to Buy, sees reduced earnings volatility and limited NII risk. Price target raised to $46.

Ally Financial Gets Boost: Analyst Upgrade Predicts Less Volatility, More Growth

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Ally Financial appoints Michael G. Rhodes as new CEO effective April 2024, with extensive experience in digital and consumer banking.

Ally Financial Taps Discover Financial Services Head Michael Rhodes As Its New CEO

B of A Securities analyst Michael McGovern maintains Carvana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $252 to $270.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Carvana, Raises Price Target to $270

Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk embraced his meme status during his recent appearance at CPAC 2025, tying it to his association with the popular cryptocurrency, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>).
What Happened: During the interview with Newsmax host Rob Schmitt, Musk described himself as &#8220;living the meme,&#8221; a reference to his connection with Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that originated from the internet-famous Doge meme featuring a Shiba Inu dog. Initially created as a meme, Dogecoin evolved into a real cryptocurrency thanks to Musk&#8217;s public support.
&#8220;Doge started out as a meme. Think about it. And now, it&#8217;s real. Isn&#8217;t that crazy? But it&#8217;s cool.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">.<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElonMusk</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPAC2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPAC2025</a>: &quot;I am become meme. Yeah. Pretty much. I&#39;m jus &#8212; I&#39;m living the meme. I&#39;m just like, living the dream And there&#39;s living the meme, and it&#39;s pretty much what&#39;s happening. I mean, Doge started out as a meme. Think about it. And now, it&#39;s real. Isn&#39;t that… <a href="https://t.co/rFZkPnkdof">pic.twitter.com/rFZkPnkdof</a>
&mdash; Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisHouck/status/1892700492985147489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which took place from&nbsp;February 19-22, 2025, in Washington,&nbsp;D.C., is a significant gathering for conservatives. Musk&#8217;s participation indicates his growing&nbsp;involvement in political and cultural&nbsp;spheres, including his support for&nbsp;the Trump administration&#8217;s policies. 
In recent times, Elon Musk has also faced a lot of criticism regarding his involvement in the U.S. government. Reportedly, Tesla l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">ost $15 billion in brand value in 2024 </a>due to Musk&#8217;s political opinion and open support for Trump.
In the event, Musk also spoke about the change in his perspective over the past several years, and his thoughts about the federal policy and regulation. The highlight of the event was the peculiar yet symbolic gold-plated chainsaw—an unusual gift from Argentine President Javier Milei to Musk representing the latter&#8217;s stance against government spending. 
The Tesla CEO also expressed a strong interest in touring the U.S. gold depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Notably, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/02/43875860/trump-plans-fort-knox-gold-inspection-as-prices-soar-past-2940if-the-gold-isnt-there">revived long-standing debates</a> about the U.S. government&#8217;s gold reserves at Fort Knox, as gold prices soar to record highs exceeding $2,940 per ounce.
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Dogecoin's Journey From Memecoin To 'Real' Money 'Crazy But Cool,' Says Elon Musk: 'I Am Living The Meme'

Anglo American (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAUKF#OTCQX">AAUKF</a>) has signed a $5 billion agreement with Chilean state-owned miner Codelco to develop their neighboring Los Bronces and Andina operations jointly. The deal will further strengthen the company's footing in the leading<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/copper" rel="noreferrer noopener"> copper-producing region.</a>
The production at those sites is set to begin in 2030, yielding 2.7 million tons of additional copper over 21 years. Anglo American owns the Los Bronces mine, which produced 215,000 tons of copper in 2023, while Codelco's Andina division, which includes the Rio Blanco and Sur Sur mines, produced 164,500 tons.
Both companies will retain full ownership of their assets and continue operating separately. Following the announcement, Anglo American shares surged over 5%.
"Copper is at the forefront of our growth ambitions," Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said in the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025b" rel="noreferrer noopener"> statement</a>. "We already have a clear pathway to more than 1 million tons of annual copper production by the early 2030s, a 30% increase."
Codelco has a long history of working with private companies to boost production and efficiency. It currently owns a 49% stake in the El Abra copper mine with Freeport-McMoRan and a 42.3% stake in the Agua de la Falda project with Rio Tinto.
In 2023, it acquired a 10% stake in Teck Resources' Quebrada Blanca copper mine. The company is actively seeking new partnerships as it works to recover from declining production and growing debt.
Alongside the multi-billion-dollar partnership, Anglo American announced a<a target="_blank" href="https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025b" rel="noreferrer noopener"> full-year 2024 result</a>, marking a net loss of $3.1 billion – largely due to a $2.9 billion impairment on the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/02/43523263/debeers-slashes-production-guidance-as-anglo-american-considers-another-goodwill-impairment" rel="noreferrer noopener"> struggling </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/02/43523263/debeers-slashes-production-guidance-as-anglo-american-considers-another-goodwill-impairment" rel="noreferrer noopener">De Beers</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/02/43523263/debeers-slashes-production-guidance-as-anglo-american-considers-another-goodwill-impairment" rel="noreferrer noopener"> diamond business</a>. In contrast, Anglo had reported a net profit of $283 million in 2023.
Despite De Beers' challenges, Anglo American is moving forward with a plan to separate the business.
"The work to separate De Beers is well underway, with action taken to strengthen cash flow in the near term and position De Beers for long-term success and value realization," Wanblad said.
Regardless of the financial setbacks, Anglo American has made progress in its portfolio optimization efforts following BHP's $49 billion failed takeover last year. The company has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/02/43784881/anglo-american-offloads-nickel-business-in-500m-deal-details" rel="noreferrer noopener"> nickel businesses</a> for up to $5.3 billion in gross cash proceeds, with the demerger of Anglo American Platinum expected in June.
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Anglo American Signs $5 Billion Partnership With Codelco, DeBeers Weighs On Financial Results

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) supporter and advocate Michael Saylor called on the U.S. government to accumulate BTC to eliminate the national debt and benefit its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43765261/bitcoin-reserve-can-potentially-secure-u-s-superpower-status">citizens and taxpayers</a>.
What Happened: At the CPAC Conference, Saylor on Thursday <a href="https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1892646842585751688">championed</a> Bitcoin as the ultimate form of economic sovereignty and sound money. 
He emphasized that Bitcoin aligns with Satoshi Nakamoto's vision, empowering individuals against centralized entities like governments, banks and big tech.
According to Saylor, Bitcoin represents a censorship-resistant, tamper-proof ledger (ensuring integrity), self-custodial ownership (ensuring sovereignty) and an economic energy source immune to debasement, seizure or manipulation.
As Executive Chairman and co-founder of Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Saylor detailed how adopting Bitcoin transformed his company, shifting it from stagnation to exponential growth. 
He argues that Bitcoin offers businesses an escape from: bank dependence, government monetary policies and inflationary currencies.
Saylor called on the U.S. government to accumulate Bitcoin, claiming it would eliminate national debt, strengthen the dollar, and solidify U.S. leadership in the digital economy. &nbsp;He stated, "There is only room for one nation-state to buy up 20% of the network, and that should be the United States."
Saylor believes if the U.S. acquires between 4–6 million BTC, it could generate $50 trillion to $80 trillion in benefits for American citizens and taxpayers.
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What's Next: Saylor highlighted Bitcoin as the economic armor which protects individuals from financial oppression and confiscation, much like a deterrent against economic control. He added that when you own BTC, "no mayor no government no collectivist no socialist can debank you they can&#8217;t take your money away they can&#8217;t impoverish you."
He describes Bitcoin as a fundamental shift in economic power, securing generational wealth and offering individuals true financial freedom.
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Michael Saylor: 'Bitcoin Is Economic Armor', Calls On US To Accumulate BTC

Loar Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOAR#NYSE">LOAR</a>) shares are trading lower premarket on Friday. The company signed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of&nbsp;LMB Fans &amp; Motors for 365 million euros (around $382 million) plus net debt,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/ac43867432/loar-announces-put-agreement-to-acquire-lmb-fans-motors-and-record-preliminary-fourth-quarter-and" rel="noreferrer noopener">payable in cash at closing</a>.&nbsp;
Founded over 60 years ago, LMB is a specialty player in designing and producing customized high-performance fans and motors.
The put option grants Loar exclusive rights to finalize the deal, pending consultation with LMB&#8217;s social and economic committee.
Loar plans to finance the acquisition through additional borrowings under its existing credit agreement and available cash.
The transaction&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to close in&nbsp;the third&nbsp;quarter of 2025, following regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.&nbsp;
Preliminary Results: For&nbsp;the fourth quarter&nbsp;of 2024, the company&nbsp;sees&nbsp;net sales of $108.1&nbsp;million-$110.1&nbsp;million (vs. consensus of $100.01 million), Adjusted EBITDA of $39.0&nbsp;million-$39.8&nbsp;million and net income of $2.7&nbsp;million-$3.3 million.
For 2024, Loar expects net sales of $400.5&nbsp;million-$402.5&nbsp;million (vs. consensus of $392.7 million), Adjusted EBITDA of $145.2 million- $146.0&nbsp;million and net income of $21.2&nbsp;million-$21.8&nbsp;million.
Outlook: For FY25, the company continues to expect net sales of $470 million and $480 million (vs. consensus of $483.4 million), while adjusted EPS outlook raised to $0.67-$0.72 (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">vs. consensus of $0.72) from $0.45-$0.50</a>.
&#8220;Given the visibility provided by our backlog we are reaffirming our topline and Adjusted EBITDA 2025 guidance as well as updating the guidance for the impact of the secondary offering completed in December 2024,&#8221; stated Glenn D&#8217;Alessandro, Loar&#8217;s Treasurer and CFO.
The company plans to release the fourth quarter and 2024<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> earnings&nbsp;on March 31, 2025</a>.
As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/ac41937195/loar-holdings-inc-reports-q3-2024-results-upward-revision-to-2024-and-initial-2025-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">equivalent stood at $55.179 million</a>.
Price Action: LOAR shares are down 0.58% at $69.00 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Loar Holdings Expands With LMB Acquisition, Raises FY25 EPS Outlook

B of A Securities analyst Curtis Nagle maintains Wayfair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $52 to $50.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Wayfair, Lowers Price Target to $50

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates Wayfair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) with a Buy and maintains $50 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Wayfair, Maintains $50 Price Target

B of A Securities analyst Robert Ford maintains MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $2500 to $3000.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on MercadoLibre, Raises Price Target to $3000

Benchmark analyst Cody Acree maintains Indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $9 to $8.

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Benchmark Maintains Buy on Indie Semiconductor, Lowers Price Target to $8

Institutional investors were bullish on technology and financials during the fourth quarter of 2024 as these sectors saw major inflows, according to 13F filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Investors were seen pulling back from the healthcare sector.
What Happened: 13F filings are mandatory reports filed by the managers overseeing at least $100 million in assets filed with the SEC. Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist at LPL Financial analyses the big rotation in the holdings of such funds for the fourth quarter.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech&#8217;s Resurgence and Financial Gains</h3>
The results of the U.S. presidential elections, hopes for deregulation, and the possibility of increased lending activity in the wake of Fed rate cuts led the investors to bump their stakes in technology and financials in the fourth quarter according to Turnquist.
After a slight dip in the third quarter, tech holdings surged by 0.7%, reflecting confidence in the sector&#8217;s growth potential. Rotation into financials increased by 0.6%.
&#8220;Communication services and consumer discretionary allocations both increased 0.5% from the third quarter, while allocations toward exchange-traded funds rose 0.4%,&#8221; according to LPL Financial&#8217;s note.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare Under Pressure</h3>
On the other hand, healthcare experienced a sharp decline, with allocations dropping by 1.4%.
This retreat followed a period of stagnation and was likely influenced by political factors. Turnquist said that &#8220;The nomination of the so-called anti-vaccine Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the potential for reduced Affordable Care Act subsidies,&#8221; was also a potential trigger.
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Why It Matters: These filings provide a window into the strategies of major players like hedge funds, pension funds, and endowments.
LPL Research&#8217;s Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee remains neutral on equities but favors large-cap growth and domestic companies. They also maintain a neutral stance on fixed income, recommending an &#8220;up-in-quality&#8221; approach and cautioning against adding duration due to expected interest rate volatility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hedge Funds Latgely Follow The Trend</h3>
Hedge funds largely mirrored the broader trend, increasing their tech holdings while reducing exposure to healthcare, according to the note.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) were among the top picks, with significant increases in market value. However, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) saw a net selling of 2.1 million shares, and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and PDD Holdings Inc. ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) also faced substantial reductions.
While the overall trend was consistent, individual hedge fund strategies varied. While Warren Buffett&#8216;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) increased its tech exposure and added Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) while reducing its stake in Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>).
Conversely, Scion Asset Management, led by Michael Burry, favored healthcare and consumer staples, exiting positions in financials and consumer discretionary.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bond Market Bets And ETF Insights</h3>
Beyond individual stocks, 13F filings revealed that four of the top ten purchased bond ETFs tracked the U.S. bond market. Large-cap growth ETFs also saw significant inflows, indicating a preference for these high-growth stocks, highlighted the note.
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Institutional Investors Load Up On Technology And Financial Stocks In Q4 While Reducing Positions In Healthcare Sector Amid Political Uncertainty

B of A Securities analyst Madeline Brooks downgrades Akamai Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $125 to $100.

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B of A Securities Downgrades Akamai Techs to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $100

Needham analyst David Saxon maintains Glaukos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $149 to $176.

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Needham Maintains Buy on Glaukos, Raises Price Target to $176

<a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1892912458840547554" title="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1892912458840547554">https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1892912458840547554</a>

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Investor Bill Ackman, In Response To Wall Street Journal Report Of DoJ Investigation Into United Health's Medicare Billing Practices, Posted on X He Would Avoid The Stock

Needham analyst James Ricchiuti maintains Universal Display (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NASDAQ">OLED</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $215 to $170.

OLED

Needham Maintains Buy on Universal Display, Lowers Price Target to $170

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Ed Arce reiterates Ardelyx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDX#NASDAQ">ARDX</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $5.5 price target.

ARDX

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Neutral on Ardelyx, Maintains $5.5 Price Target

United States Cellular (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.05) by 200 percent. This is a 68.75 percent decrease over earnings of $0.16 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $970.00 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $965.87 million by 0.43 percent. This is a 3.00 percent decrease over sales of $1.00 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

United States Cellular Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.05 Beats $(0.05) Estimate, Sales $970.00M Beat $965.87M Estimate

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju reiterates Repligen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGEN#NASDAQ">RGEN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $180 price target.

RGEN

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Repligen, Maintains $180 Price Target

NIXX

Nixxy Enters Telecommunications And Data Sectors With AI Integration And Software Asset Purchase, Targets $5M Monthly Revenue In Q2

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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Actual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(Dollars in millions)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Total operating revenues</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,030-$1,070</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$1,061</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted OIBDA (Non-GAAP)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$310-$350</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$340</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted EBITDA&nbsp;(Non-GAAP)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$320-$360</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Capital expenditures</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$375-$425</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$324</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>

Guidance

Telephone and Data Systems' TDS Telecom Segment Expects FY25 Operating Revenue Of $1.03B-$1.07B Vs $1.06B YoY, Capex Of $320M-$360M Vs $350M YoY

Sunstone Hotel Investors Expects FY25 Adjusted FFO Per Share Of $0.86 - $0.98, Est $0.97

BofA Securities&nbsp;analyst Brandon Berman&nbsp;upgraded&nbsp;Ally Financial Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>) to Buy from Neutral and raised the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALLY/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target to $46 from $42</a>.



The analyst expected the recent balance sheet initiatives to help reduce future earnings volatility.&nbsp;



Berman saw limited risk to net interest income (NII) estimates if the Fed doesn&#8217;t cut rates in FY24 and the benefit from rate cuts to have a muted impact on net interest margin (NIM) in FY24.



The analyst forecasted fourth-quarter FY24 NIM of 3.57% (assuming three rate cuts) vs. 3.4%-3.5% guidance.



The analyst expected losses to peak in the second quarter of FY24 as they have materialized faster than those of&nbsp;the broader industry and are still rising, and it is more exposed to credits across the spectrum.



In the first quarter of FY24, the analyst estimated EPS of $0.23 vs. consensus $0.40 and expected NIM of 3.13% (down 7bps Q/Q) thanks to a 5 bps increase in deposit costs and softer lease yields.



Berman estimated EPS of $2.99 in FY24 (vs. consensus: $3.02), $6.18 in FY25 (vs. street view of $5.30) and $6.49 in FY26 (vs. $6.30 consensus).



Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDIV#NYSE">RDIV</a>) and&nbsp;Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUMV#BATS">NUMV</a>).



Price Action: ALLY shares are up 1.10% at $38.99 at publication Tuesday.



Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37979046/ally-financial-taps-discover-financial-services-head-michael-rhodes-as-its-new-ceo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ally Financial Taps Discover Financial Services Head Michael Rhodes As Its New CEO</a>



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Ally Financial Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>) disclosed the appointment of Michael G. Rhodes as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO),<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/03/n37970001/ally-financial-names-michael-rhodes-as-ceo" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;effective April 29, 2024</a>.&nbsp;



Rhodes is replacing Jeffrey J. Brown, who stepped down from the post at the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35200337/why-ally-financial-stock-is-falling" rel="noreferrer noopener">end of January 2024</a>.&nbsp;



Notably, Doug Timmerman, President of Dealer Financial Services, had been serving as interim CEO since Brown&#8217;s departure.



Rhodes is joining the company from&nbsp;Discover Financial Services&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), where he served as CEO and member of the Board of directors.&nbsp;



Rhodes has over 25 years of experience across retail and consumer banking and has delivered transformative digital, data, and technology strategies.



Franklin Hobbs, Chairman of the Board of Ally Financial, said, &#8220;After an exhaustive search process, the Board has chosen Michael to lead Ally into the next stage of its evolution.&#8221;



Also Read:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36744919/ally-financial-to-gain-from-nim-recovery-amid-lower-tax-rate-analyst-sees-ceo-transition-soon" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ally Financial To Gain From NIM Recovery Amid Lower Tax Rate, Analyst Sees CEO Transition Soon</a>



Discover Financial Services <a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1393612/000119312524078783/d814436d8k.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">disclosed </a>in a regulatory filing that it had accepted Rhodes&#8217; resignation following his brief tenure in the top role.



On March 26, 2024, Discover Financial Services Board appointed J. Michael Shepherd as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of the company and as Interim President of the Bank, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/36185230" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">effective April 1, 2024.</a>



Related: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/37204534" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Capital One Set To Acquire Discover In Landmark $35.3B Deal</a>



Investors can gain exposure to the ALLY stock via&nbsp;Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II Invesco S&amp;P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDIV#NYSE">RDIV</a>) and&nbsp;Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUMV#BATS">NUMV</a>).



Price Action: ALLY shares are down 0.05% at $39.79 premarket on the last check Thursday.



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