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Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells extruded aluminum and other aluminum products to customers worldwide. The company operates in two segments based on function. The Smelting and extrusion segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, purchases aluminum scrap and produces extruded aluminum and aluminum alloys for industrial customers. The Trading segment markets aluminum products. Press Metal has two customers that each account for over 10% of the firm's revenue. The majority of Press Metal's revenue comes from Asia and Europe.

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JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintains Alcoa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $38 to $40.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Alcoa, Raises Price Target to $40

Truist Securities analyst Terry Tillman downgrades Paycor HCM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYCR#NASDAQ">PYCR</a>) from Buy to Hold and raises the price target from $20 to $22.5.

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Truist Securities Downgrades Paycor HCM to Hold, Raises Price Target to $22.5

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<li>In addition, BlackSwan's proprietary AI-powered secured data fabric technology reduces the total cost of ownership of complex financial systems by 50%, while ensuring compliance with stringent global regulations. Indeed, over $50M has been invested to-date in developing BlackSwan's advanced, superior technological solutions, further solidifying its leadership in the secured data fabric domain.</li>
<li>The market opportunity for the combined operations of HUB and BlackSwan following the acquisition is believed to be worth over $500 million and is expected to grow significantly in 2025 and 2026, driven by new customer demands and enhanced, more stringent regulatory requirements. Following the acquisition of BlackSwan, HUB believes the combined entity will be a trailblazer in this growing market category.</li>
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HUB Cyber Security Agreed To Acquire BlackSwan Technologies In A Stock-for-stock Deal, BlackSwan's Shareholders Owning Approximately 31% Of The Combined Entity On A Fully Diluted Basis

TransUnion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRU#NYSE">TRU</a>) on Thursday signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Trans Union de Mexico, a key consumer credit business owned by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mexico&#8217;s largest credit bureau, Buró de Crédito.</a>
Currently, TransUnion owns 26% of the Mexican business and has held seats on the board for over 20 years.
With this new acquisition, TransUnion will purchase an additional 68% of the company from major shareholders, including Mexico&#8217;s largest banks, for approximately MXN11.5 billion (about $560 million).
This will increase TransUnion&#8217;s ownership to about 94%.
The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of 2025, will exclude Buró de Crédito&#8217;s commercial credit business.
TransUnion&#8217;s expansion in Mexico supports its goal of fostering financial inclusion.
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Chris Cartwright, CEO of TransUnion, emphasized that credit bureaus play a crucial role in providing consumers and businesses with access to financial opportunities.
Mexico, the 12th largest global economy, is seeing rapid growth in consumer credit.
Over half of Mexican adults now have at least one financial product, and credit penetration has risen significantly in recent years. Following the deal, TransUnion plans to enhance services in Mexico, introduce global products like alternative credit data and fraud solutions, and expand into sectors like FinTech and insurance.
The acquisition is expected to generate approximately $145 million in revenue and $70 million in Adjusted EBITDA for 2024.
TransUnion aims to fund the transaction through a combination of debt and cash, and the deal is expected to be accretive to earnings in its first year.
TransUnion held cash and equivalents of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41482849" rel="noreferrer noopener">$643 million&nbsp;at September&nbsp;30, 2024.</a>
Price Action: TRU shares are trading higher by 5.81% to $95.08 premarket at last check Thursday.
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TransUnion Expands In Mexico With $560 Million Acquisition, Aims To Lead In FinTech And Financial Inclusion

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-chips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence chip stocks</a> including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), and Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), are trading higher Thursday in sympathy with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43022654/taiwan-semiconductor-q4-earnings-3nm-and-5nm-nodes-lead-topline-growth-expands-margins-issues-strong-q1-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upbeat quarterly print</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor is the key contract chipmaker behind Nvidia&#8217;s graphics processing units&nbsp;(GPU) and Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) smartphones.
However, on Wednesday, the Biden administration announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest semiconductor regulations</a>, including extended licensing requirements on companies like Taiwan Semiconductor, which manufactures chips, and packaging companies, citing national security threats.
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Chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor and&nbsp;Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) must <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43003008/taiwan-semi-samsung-intel-may-face-stricter-us-rules-on-chip-exports-to-china-over-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ramp up due diligence</a> especially with China-based firms.
Washington imposed sanctions on 16 Chinese companies, including Sophgo Technologies, for building their country&#8217;s chip industry, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/us-unveils-new-rules-to-restrict-flow-of-advanced-chips-to-china?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> the Commerce Department.
On Monday, the U.S. disclosed sanctions on the sale of AI chips by Nvidia and other advanced makers to data centers in most countries.
The rules for AI chips follow&nbsp;controls&nbsp;announced in December that aim to block Beijing&#8217;s access to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40198085/huawei-and-baidu-increase-samsung-hbm-purchases-as-us-curbs-loom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">high-bandwidth memory</a> chips from Micron.
Semiconductor chip stocks enjoyed a massive upside in 2024, backed by the AI boom.
A third of the top ten global companies with valuations above $1 trillion in 2024 came from the chip industry.
Investors can gain exposure to stocks of companies that manufacture semiconductors through ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXQ#NASDAQ">SOXQ</a>).
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AI Chip Stocks Gain Momentum On Taiwan Semiconductor Performance;  Biden's Semiconductor Sanctions Kick In

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates ThredUp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDUP#NASDAQ">TDUP</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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Needham Reiterates Hold on ThredUpto Hold

Needham analyst Charles Shi reiterates Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $225 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on Taiwan Semiconductor, Maintains $225 Price Target

Northland Capital Markets analyst Bobby Brooks maintains Vitesse Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTS#NYSE">VTS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $28 to $31.

Northland Capital Markets Maintains Outperform on Vitesse Energy, Raises Price Target to $31

Seaport Global analyst Daniel Mckenzie upgrades Azul (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZUL#NYSE">AZUL</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announces $5 price target.

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Seaport Global Upgrades Azul to Buy, Announces $5 Price Target

Needham analyst Chris Pierce reiterates EVgo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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Needham Reiterates Hold on EVgoto Hold

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) reported fourth-quarter revenue increase of 4% year-over-year to $5.57 billion, beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43023633/pnc-reports-full-year-2024-net-income-of-6-0-billion-13-74-diluted-eps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $5.50 billion</a>. Revenue growth was led by higher net interest income and noninterest income.
Net interest income grew 4% year over year to $3.52 billion, thanks to a decline in funding costs and the continued repricing of fixed-rate assets. The net interest margin stood at 2.75%, 9 basis points higher year over year.
Noninterest income grew 4% to $2.04 billion, led by higher fee income (+3% Y/Y) thanks to strong growth in capital markets and advisory segment. EPS of $3.77 topped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of $3.33</a>.
The company reported a provision for credit losses of&nbsp;$156 million in the quarter (vs.&nbsp;$232 million a year ago) on improved macroeconomic factors and portfolio activity.&nbsp;
CET1 capital ratio stood at&nbsp;10.5% vs.&nbsp;9.9% in the prior year quarter.&nbsp;
On January 3, 2025, PNC&#8217;s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on common stock of&nbsp;$1.60, payable on February 5, 2025, to shareholders of&nbsp;record <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n42791132/pnc-declares-dividend-of-1-60-on-common-stock" rel="noreferrer noopener">as of&nbsp;January 15, 2025</a>.
PNC returned&nbsp;$0.9&nbsp;billion of capital to shareholders, comprising share repurchases over&nbsp;$0.2&nbsp;billion in the quarter.
The company expects share repurchase activity for the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of 2025 to match recent quarterly averages.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guidance</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">:</a> For the&nbsp;first quarter, the bank expects average loans to be down 1%, total revenue to be lower 1% – 2%, and net interest income to be&nbsp;down <a target="_blank" href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_5a0874e2a3dfe89249dbc4eeb815a72a/pnc/db/2250/21537/presentation/4Q24+Earnings+Slides_Final.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">2%</a> – 3%&nbsp;sequentially.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAT#NYSE">IAT</a>) and&nbsp;Davis Fundamental ETF Trust Davis Select Financial ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFNL#BATS">DFNL</a>).
Price Action: PNC shares are down 1.72% at $197.00&nbsp; premarket at the last check Thursday.
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PNC Financial Q4 Earnings: Credit Losses Provision Dips, Forecasts Sequential Fall In Q1 Revenue And Loans

Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STGW#NASDAQ">STGW</a>) shares are trading slightly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43022240/stagwell-stgw-acquires-adk-global-integrated-marketing-subsidiary-of-adk-holdings-inc-bolstering-g" rel="noreferrer noopener">higher in the premarket session on Thursday.</a>
Today, the company has announced its intent to acquire ADK GLOBAL, a network of marketing subsidiaries managed by ADK Holdings Inc.
Based in Japan, ADK GLOBAL operates in 10 markets worldwide, offering integrated marketing solutions with a deep understanding of local markets, media, and consumers.
The acquisition marks a significant expansion of Stagwell&#8217;s global presence, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, where ADK GLOBAL has a strong footprint.
The deal will increase Stagwell&#8217;s regional staff to over 2,000 team members across 14 APAC countries, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.
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With the addition of ADK GLOBAL, Stagwell will expand its AI-powered marketing solutions and enhance its ability to deliver creative, media, and PR services for both local and global clients.
These solutions will support brands such as LG, Adidas, and Shanghai Disney Resort, helping them achieve impactful results in the digital marketing space.
Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell, emphasized that the acquisition will strengthen Stagwell&#8217;s APAC division and enable the company to offer a comprehensive suite of marketing services tailored to local, regional, and global clients.
This collaboration aligns with Stagwell&#8217;s goal to enhance its global marketing capabilities, providing clients with digital solutions while expanding its market presence in the rapidly growing APAC region.
Price Action: STGW shares are trading higher by 3.12% to $6.60 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Stagwell Agrees To Acquire ADK GLOBAL, Expanding APAC Footprint

Needham analyst Chris Pierce reiterates Archer Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $11 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Archer Aviation, Maintains $11 Price Target

Rosenblatt analyst Steve Frankel maintains Imax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $28 price target.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Imax, Maintains $28 Price Target

Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintains Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $262 to $253.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Union Pacific, Lowers Price Target to $253

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates Compass (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMP#NYSE">COMP</a>) with a Buy and maintains $10 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Compass, Maintains $10 Price Target

Morgan Stanley Reports Q4 2024 Investment Banking Revenues Up 25%; Equity Net Revenues Up 51%; Fixed Income Net Revenues Up 35%

Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $680 price target.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Neutral on Netflix, Maintains $680 Price Target

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.22 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.70 by 30.59 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $16.22 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $15.03 billion by 7.92 percent. This is a 25.80 percent increase over sales of $12.90 billion the same period last year.

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Morgan Stanley Q4 2024 Adj EPS $2.22 Beats $1.70 Estimate, Sales $16.22B Beat $15.03B Estimate

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Swayampakula Ramakanth reiterates Leap Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPTX#NASDAQ">LPTX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $5.5 price target.

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