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NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) could have one of its biggest weeks in company history ahead with the launch of RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, its new graphic cards it highlighted at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42822846/nvidia-5000-series-product-updates-make-it-top-semiconductor-pick-ahead-of-jensen-huangs-ces-keynote-analyst">2025 CES conference.</a>
Ahead of the release, some people are braving the cold camping out to be the first to get their hands on the latest GPUs.
What Happened: Nvidia's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42099904/nvidia-beats-q3-revenue-eps-estimates-supply-constraints-ding-stock-huang-says-age-of-ai-is-in-full-steam"> dominance in the semiconductor space </a>could continue with the launch of the highly anticipated Nvidia Series 5000 GPUs expected to hit stores on Jan. 30.
With retailers already warning about limited supply for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, computer fanatics may not be as willing to take their chances at missing out on the first-day supply at stores or leaving it up to chance by ordering online.
At least one Micro Center location in Tustin, California, has people camping outside of its store days before the launch, as reported by <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/people-are-already-camping-out-for-an-nvidia-rtx-5090-despite-retailer-warning-about-the-january-cold">IGN</a>. Micro Center is a computer retail store <a href="https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/about_microcenter.aspx">with </a>28 locations in 19 states.
Images shared on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Microcenter/comments/1iaunns/campers_already_appeared/">Reddit </a>and Discord show people in tents at the front of the store. While some believe the people in the tents could be scalpers, one of the alleged campers responded to the claims on the Reddit thread.
"Hello everyone, I'm the guy that you guys are talking about in the second tent. And yes, we are buying it for our own use, no trades and no sells. We just don't want to pay for that extra $ for a gaming card and yes we do have some time on our hands because we run a business. Good luck to everyone who are trying to get one," the poster said.
The report said there are at least 10 tents located at the California Micro Center location with an estimated 24 people waiting in line for the Nvidia Series 5000 GPUs.
Micro Center discouraged people from camping outside for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs ahead of the launch in a YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5de2TcW1OQ">video </a>due to the cold weather.
"We do discourage camping at our locations for the 5090 and 5080," Micro Center said.
While it discouraged camping out, Micro Center acknowledged people should arrive to the stores early or they could be disappointed. Purchases are limited to one graphics card per customer.
The same Tustin, California, Micro Center location also had people camp out ahead of Nvidia's launch of the RTX 3070 in 2020.
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Why It's Important: Camping out at retailers was a more common occurrence a decade ago with people lining up in tents and physical lines to buy items like video game consoles, hot toy releases, concert tickets and more.
While e-commerce trends of buying items online have taken over most industries, new graphics cards appear to be resistant to the trend, alongside Taylor Swift merchandise.
An exclusive book<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42351922/trump-predicted-taylor-swift-sales-would-drop-target-data-shows-over-800k-sold"> launched by the singer </a>at Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) locations on Black Friday drew lines and strong demand at the retailers' locations, echoing a trend of yesteryear where people waited for Target stores to open on the annual shopping holiday.
With a few more days before Nvidia's launch, the number of tents and people camping out could rise and show <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663322/jensen-huang-halloween-costume-move-over-spider-man-batman-nvidia-ceo-is-like-a-superhero-to-young-c">the star power </a>of Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang.
With the growth of Amazon and other e-commerce retailers, Swift and Huang remain two of a limited number of people who can draw shoppers into physical stores and have them waiting outside before doors open.
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JMP Securities analyst Eric Ross reiterates Genius Sports (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GENI#NYSE">GENI</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $11 price target.

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Baird analyst Eric Coldwell maintains Medpace Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $354 to $362.

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Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated to correct the name and title of Edward Jones strategist Mona Mahajan. 
President Donald Trump&#8216;s first week in office pushed equities to new highs, with the S&amp;P 500 marking its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42653753/history-may-hint-at-sp-500-struggles-in-2025-yet-there-is-also-hope-heres-why">first record</a> of 2025. Trump&#8217;s focus on four key areas, driven by macroeconomic considerations, included technology, tariffs, the energy sector, and immigration reform.
What Happened: Some highlights from Trump&#8217;s first week included pouring tariff threats and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43111153/nvidia-and-ai-stock-rises-as-trump-announces-500-billion-stargate-ai-infrastructure-venture">$500 billion artificial intelligence project &#8211; Stargate</a>. This drove a rally in tech stocks and among the project beneficiaries.
However, experts <a href="https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/market-news-insights/guidance-perspective/political-impact-portfolios">at</a> Edward Jones said that investors should remember to &#8220;not play politics with their portfolios.&#8221; The note stated that market forces are more powerful than political forces over the long term. &#8220;What sounds promising during election campaigns often may not work in reality.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43183617/goldman-research-shows-us-market-falls-just-5-after-tariff-imposition-but-7-after-retaliatory-tariffs-we-lose-when-we-punch-and-we-lose-when-were-punched-says-economist">Trump Tariffs A Lose-Lose Proposition? Goldman Research Indicates Markets Fall After Imposition And Retaliation — Economist Warns &#8216;We Lose When We Punch And We Lose When We&#8217;re Punched&#8217;</a>
While new policy proposals were generally more measured than expected, which pleased markets, Edward Jones anticipates volatility as further updates are released. Here is their view on the list of reforms and which sector and stocks may be impacted by it.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will The Energy Companies Support New Reforms?</h3>
The new administration prioritized energy reform, with Trump fulfilling his &#8220;drill, baby, drill&#8221; promise through executive actions supporting U.S. oil and gas production. These included declaring a national energy emergency to ease fossil-fuel production restrictions, expediting energy infrastructure projects, rolling back climate-change initiatives, and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
However, Edward Jones strategist Mona Mahajan observed that increasing oil and gas supply would lower energy prices, potentially putting downward pressure on revenue growth and earnings for major energy producers. &#8220;Lower energy and gas prices would, however, be a positive for containing inflation.&#8221;
The exchange-traded fund tracking the sector, iShares US Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYE#NYSE">IYE</a>), dropped 2.46% in the four sessions of the last week. Whereas, Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) slipped 1.64%, Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) fell 2.10%, and TotalEnergies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) declined 0.64%, in the same period, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Immigration Reform Increase Inflation?</h3>
The executive orders also prioritized immigration reform as key actions included declaring a national emergency, labeling drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and restricting benefits for undocumented immigrants. While mass deportations have not materialized, troop deployments have been enhanced at the border.
Investors will closely monitor any expansion of deportation activity, as this could significantly disrupt labor markets, said the note. &#8220;A smaller labor force could mean not only softer growth in the U.S., but it may also cause employers to pay higher wages to attract workers, which could lead to price increases and renewed inflationary pressure,&#8221; the note added.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">No Concrete Action On Tariffs Yet</h3>
Despite the threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with 10% on China, starting Feb. 1, no action has been taken. The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to evaluate U.S. trade policy and submit recommendations by April 1.
Tariffs are increasingly likely to target specific sectors and companies and serve as a negotiating leverage rather than a tool for global trade conflicts, the note said. &#8220;The administration is likely more sensitive to enacting tariffs that could increase consumer prices and be inflationary,&#8221; it added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bets On AI To Drive Technology</h3>
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>) are the U.S.-listed beneficiaries of the private-sector-backed project Stargate, announced by Trump last week. He also signed an executive order to make the U.S. the global leader in artificial intelligence, directing agencies to develop policies to ensure dominance in the field.
&#8220;The investments in data centers and electricity are critical for the U.S. to maintain leadership and be a driver for AI technology and applications. The government investment in technology infrastructure, we believe, will pay dividends in the form of enhanced innovation and productivity in the future,&#8221; the note added.
The ETF tracking AI-linked companies, Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGPT#NYSE">IGPT</a>), rose 0.08% in the four sessions of the previous week. While MSFT was up 3.63%, NVDA gained 1.27% and ORCL advanced 6.39%, in the same period, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Molina Healthcare's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.10 million shares sold short, which is 2.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Molina Healthcare Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737998123_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Molina Healthcare has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Molina Healthcare's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Molina Healthcare's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.45%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Molina Healthcare's Recent Short Interest

Invitation Homes's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVH#NYSE">INVH</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.91 million shares sold short, which is 2.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.15 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Invitation Homes Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737998118_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Invitation Homes has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Invitation Homes's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Invitation Homes's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.88%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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RH's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.75 million shares sold short, which is 21.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.84 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>RH Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737998112_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for RH has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing RH's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, RH's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 16.30%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into RH's Recent Short Interest

&nbsp;"CORRECTION: JMP Securities analyst David Scharf initiates coverage on Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) with a Market Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $115. ( Rating change from Reiterates To Initiates)

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"CORRECTION: JMP Securities Initiates Coverage On Crown Castle with Market Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $115 ( Rating change from Reiterates To Initiates)

Roth MKM analyst Eric Handler maintains Roblox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $54 to $70.

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Roth MKM Maintains Neutral on Roblox, Raises Price Target to $70

"CORRECTION: JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens initiates coverage on American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) with a Market Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $225. &nbsp;(Rating Change from reiterates to initiates)

"CORRECTION: JMP Securities Initiates Coverage On American Tower with Market Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $225 (Rating Change from reiterates to initiates)

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTV#NASDAQ">EVTV</a>) stock rose 10.3% to $0.75 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.1 million. </li>
<li>Autozi Internet Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZI#NASDAQ">AZI</a>) stock rose 9.77% to $0.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $86.0 million. </li>
<li>Hall Of Fame Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOFV#NASDAQ">HOFV</a>) shares rose 9.22% to $1.38. The company's market cap stands at $9.0 million. </li>
<li>Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) stock rose 8.28% to $0.48. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.2 million. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) shares increased by 7.51% to $0.65. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>Yunhong Green CTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YHGJ#NASDAQ">YHGJ</a>) shares rose 5.73% to $0.63. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.2 million. </li>
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<li>Nxu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXU#NASDAQ">NXU</a>) shares fell 31.9% to $0.42 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $6.9 million. </li>
<li>Weyco Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEYS#NASDAQ">WEYS</a>) stock fell 25.19% to $27.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $258.1 million. </li>
<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) shares declined by 18.26% to $0.3. The company's market cap stands at $1.3 million. </li>
<li>Allurion Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NYSE">ALUR</a>) stock fell 16.92% to $7.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.6 million. </li>
<li>Afya (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFYA#NASDAQ">AFYA</a>) shares declined by 14.06% to $14.07. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. 
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U.S. stocks traded mostly lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index edging higher on Monday.
The Dow traded up 0.04% to 44,440.59 while the NASDAQ fell 2.96% to 19,364.21. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 1.72% to 5,996.25.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares surged by 1.1% on Monday.
In trading on Monday, information technology shares fell by 4.7%.
Top Headline
On Monday, AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
The company posted operating revenues of $32.30 billion, up by 0.9% year over year. It beat the analyst consensus estimate of $32.04 billion. Adjusted EPS of 54 cents beat the estimate of 50 cents.
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<li>Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JG#NASDAQ">JG</a>) shares shot up 208% to $17.82 after the company revealed its GPTBots.ai platform has integrated the DeepSeek R1 large language model.</li>
<li>Shares of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKRO#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>)got a boost, surging 109% to $54.76 after the company reported preliminary Week 96 results from its SYMMETRY Phase 2B study of Efruxifermin.</li>
<li>Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DADA#NASDAQ">DADA</a>) shares were also up, gaining 33% to $1.87 after the company received a preliminary, non-binding proposal from JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) to acquire all shares, including ADSs, at $2.00 per ADS ($0.50 per Ordinary Share) in cash.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Allakos Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLK#NASDAQ">ALLK</a>) shares dropped 76% to $0.2856 after the company announced it will discontinue further development of AK006, reduce its workforce by 75%, and explore strategic alternatives.</li>
<li>Shares of Veru Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERU#NASDAQ">VERU</a>) were down 41% to $0.7034 after the company reported results from Phase 2b trial of Enobosarm for muscle preservation in weight loss patients.</li>
<li>PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAB#NASDAQ">ELAB</a>) was down, falling 38% to $1.91. PMGC Holdings announced $1.9 million in gross proceeds from warrant inducement with institutional investors.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.3% to $74.44 while gold traded down 0.8% at $2,755.50.
Silver traded down 1.2% to $30.815 on Monday, while copper fell 1.1% to $4.2735.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.19%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.64% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.26%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.22%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.01%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.92%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.06%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.66% and India's BSE Sensex dipping 1.08%.
Economics
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<li>The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to 0.15 in December, recording the strongest reading in seven months, and versus a revised -0.01 in the previous month.</li>
<li>U.S. building permits in rose by 0.7% to an annualized rate of 1.482 million in December.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>VCI Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCIG#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>) stock moved upwards by 25.0% to $1.5 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $34.3 million. </li>
<li>Click Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIK#NASDAQ">CLIK</a>) stock increased by 19.99% to $1.32. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.6 million. </li>
<li>Heramba Electric (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PITA#NASDAQ">PITA</a>) shares rose 12.35% to $1.09. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $48.9 million. </li>
<li>Energous (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WATT#NASDAQ">WATT</a>) stock rose 11.95% to $0.52. The company's market cap stands at $10.2 million. </li>
<li>iPower (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPW#NASDAQ">IPW</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.98% to $0.85. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Tutor Perini (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPC#NYSE">TPC</a>) shares decreased by 30.4% to $18.1 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $949.0 million. </li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) stock decreased by 26.64% to $4.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $64.2 million. </li>
<li>Nano Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>) shares declined by 19.18% to $35.98. The company's market cap stands at $1.3 billion. </li>
<li>Vertiv Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) stock declined by 19.02% to $118.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $44.4 billion. </li>
<li>GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) stock declined by 18.36% to $343.32. The company's market cap stands at $94.6 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>NuScale Power (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>) shares decreased by 16.92% to $23.24. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 billion. 
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Goldman Sachs analyst Tito Labarta maintains XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $19 to $13.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on XP, Lowers Price Target to $13

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains Webtoon Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBTN#NASDAQ">WBTN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $48 to $25.

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Coffee retailer Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) is expected to report year-over-year declines for revenue and earnings per share in the company's first-quarter financial results after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market close Tuesday</a>.
Here's a look at the earnings estimates and key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Starbucks to report first-quarter revenue of $9.32 billion, down from $9.43 billion in last year's first quarter, according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company missed analyst estimates for revenue in four straight quarters and missed estimates in six of the past 10 quarters.
Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of 67 cents, down from 90 cents in last year's first quarter. The company has missed analyst estimates for earnings per share in three of the past four quarters but beaten estimates in five of the past 10 quarters.
The company has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41638437/brian-niccol-confident-customers-will-come-back-to-starbucks-as-company-shifts-strategy-under-new-c">not shared guidance</a> for fiscal 2025 citing the CEO transition to Brian Niccol in 2024.
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What Experts are Saying: Bank of America <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42985789/starbucks-shines-qsr-faces-challenges-bofas-2025-restaurant-outlook">maintained a Buy rating</a> on Starbucks with a $117 price target ahead of the company's first-quarter results.
Bank of America analysts highlighted the company's brand strength and the potential to put emphasis on productive areas under new leadership in the January investor note.
RBC Capital<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/analyst-ratings"> reiterated an Outperform rating</a> and $115 price target ahead of the first quarter report.
Data from <a href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/coffee-fix-starbucks-and-dunkin-in-2024">Placer.ai </a>could serve as a preview of the Starbucks first-quarter same-store sales and overall revenue.
A report highlighting the comparison between Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts showed that both coffee chains had drops in foot traffic in the fourth calendar quarter of 2024. Starbucks first fiscal quarter includes the months of October, November and December.
In the fourth quarter, foot traffic at Starbucks stores were down 2.9% year-over-year, compared to a 0.7% drop for Dunkin' locations, according to the report.
Here's how the fourth calendar quarter foot traffic compares to other 2024 calendar quarters:
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<li>Q1: Starbucks +1.1% year-over-year, Dunkin' +1.9% year-over-year</li>
<li>Q2: Starbucks +1.9% year-over-year, Dunkin' -0.7% year-over-year</li>
<li>Q3: Starbucks -1.8% year-over-year, Dunkin' -1.3% year-over-year</li>
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Overall in 2024, Starbucks foot traffic was "relatively flat" compared to 2023, Placer.ai said. The key here could be the sharp drop off in the fourth-quarter data.
The report showed Starbucks saw visitors stay slightly longer than in the past and most visits happen between the 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. time period, while Dunkin' got a larger share of foot traffic before 10 a.m. likely due to food options.
One key to watch is Starbucks increased foot traffic related to several key dates. The report showed that three days in the fourth calendar quarter saw large spikes compared to the daily foot traffic average in 2024.
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<li>Red Cup Day (Nov. 14): +40.4% to daily average</li>
<li>Black Friday: +26.6% to daily average</li>
<li>Super Saturday: +27.5% to daily average</li>
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These three days could provide a boost to Starbucks results in the quarter.
Key Items to Watch: Aside from foot traffic trends and key days in the quarter, there are other key items that investors and analysts are likely watching ahead of the first fiscal quarter.
New reports showed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43135622/coffee-prices-soar-to-record-highs-could-starbucks-face-margin-squeeze">higher coffee future prices</a>, which could put Starbucks margins and hedging strategy in focus. The company could get asked about what it is doing to prevent further price increases in the future for its commodities and pushing increases back to its customers.
Strikes at Starbucks locations in major cities around <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42666501/starbucks-faces-major-strike-on-christmas-eve-300-locations-affected-as-5000-workers-walk-out">the Christmas holiday </a>was a big topic during the quarter and the company could share the impact the strikes had and how it is looking to the future as more stores unionize.
Starbucks said<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/11/42117962/starbucks-eyes-stake-sale-in-china-amid-fierce-competition-and-falling-sales"> it was considering </a>a sale or partial sale of its Chinese segment. The company will share how this segment is performing in the financial results, but most attention will turn to if there is progress in this consideration and how it could help alleviate poor financial results for the region.
Without current fiscal guidance, investors will also be looking for commentary on the company's growth and initiatives under new CEO Niccol.
"It is clear we need to fundamentally change our strategy to win back customers. ‘Back to Starbucks' is that fundamental change," Niccol said after fourth-quarter financial results.
SBUX Price Action: Starbucks stock is up 0.70% to $99.17 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $71.55 to $102.56. Starbucks stock is up 6% over the last year.
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The recent TikTok ban in the U.S. caused millions of people a lot of confusion and frustration. Over the weekend, TikTok was removed from Apple's App Store and Google Play because of a nationwide ban. If someone deleted the app, they couldn't download it again. This has created a booming market for iPhones with TikTok still installed, with some devices selling for thousands of dollars and others listed for millions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Phones Selling for Thousands—Or More</h2>
iPhones with TikTok pre-installed have turned into highly sought-after items on eBay. Some sellers are asking for smaller amounts, like $200-$500, but others are asking for way more. One iPhone reportedly sold for $14,000, and another was listed for a shocking $4.9 million. In Raleigh, North Carolina, a seller posted an iPhone with TikTok for over $1 million, saying the only issue was a small scratch on the screen protector.
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USA Today reports that in Florida, another seller listed an iPhone 15 Pro Max "With TikTok" for $10,000, and over 1,800 people viewed the listing in just one day. A seller in the U.K. priced an iPhone 16 at $47,000, showing that this craze isn't just happening in the U.S.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why The Rush?</h2>
The frenzy began on January 19, 2025, when TikTok went dark due to a law requiring ByteDance, its China-based parent company, to sell its U.S. operations. Though the app became usable again after 14 hours—thanks to an executive order by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43076609/tiktok-back-online-in-us-after-trump-vows-monday-executive-order"> President Donald Trump delaying enforcement</a>—it remained unavailable for download or updates. Users who deleted the app or got new phones found themselves out of luck.
Apple confirmed the app's removal from its App Store, stating, "If you already have [TikTok] installed on your device, it will remain on your device, but it can't be redownloaded or restored if you move to a new device."
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TikTok's future in the U.S. is still unclear. Trump has floated the idea of a joint venture where the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43088960/trump-suspends-us-tiktok-ban-for-75-days-with-executive-order-but-legal-and-market-uncertainty-looms-over-platforms-future">U.S. government would own a 50% stake</a> in the app. He's also suggested potential buyers like Elon Musk or Oracle's Larry Ellison. Meanwhile, negotiations between ByteDance, the U.S. government, and other stakeholders are ongoing, with some experts predicting a resolution could happen within weeks.
Until then, TikTok users who still have the app installed can continue using it, though it may eventually become outdated without updates. For those who deleted the app, the only way to get it back is to shell out for one of these overpriced eBay listings.
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The ban has left many TikTok fans frustrated. New York Post reports that online forums are flooded with users offering thousands of dollars for phones with the app. "I deleted TikTok, and now I can't get it back!" one person posted on social media, <a href="https://x.com/Terrell_2_Cold/status/1881204038626402590">offering</a> $5,000 for a phone with the app installed. Another shared their regret: "I thought the ban was going to last a long time, so I deleted it, only to realize it was back hours later."
While some have labeled the brief ban a political stunt, others are capitalizing on the situation. The exorbitant eBay listings highlight just how much people are willing to pay to get back on TikTok—even if it's temporary. Whether the app's presence on the App Store is restored soon or not, one thing is clear: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43070367/kevin-oleary-warns-that-shutting-down-tiktok-would-hurt-6-million-small-businesses-in-america-that-rely-on-it-to-make-a-living">TikTok's grip on American users</a> remains as strong as ever.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintains Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $500 to $700.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $220 to $335.

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Unilever PLC&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>) shares are trading higher following first-quarter FY24&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.unilever.com/news/press-and-media/press-releases/2024/improved-volume-growth-led-by-power-brands/" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings</a>.



Turnover&nbsp;rose 1.4% Y/Y to 15.0 billion euros,&nbsp;with -2.0% impact from currency and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">-0.9% from net disposals</a>.



Underlying sales grew 4.4%, with volume growth of 2.2% and price growth of 2.2% Y/Y.



Power Brands continued to perform strongly, with 6.1% Y/Y underlying sales growth, led by volume growth of 3.8% Y/Y.



Beauty &amp; Wellbeing underlying sales rose 7.4% Y/Y, with volume growth of 5.6% Y/Y aided by continued double-digit growth from Health &amp; Wellbeing and Prestige Beauty.&nbsp;



Personal Care underlying&nbsp;sales was up 4.8%, with volume growth of 1.4% in the quarter. Home Care underlying sales increased 3.1%, aided by volume growth of 4.3%&nbsp;Y/Y.&nbsp;



Underlying sales in Nutrition grew&nbsp;3.7%&nbsp;and Ice&nbsp;Cream increased&nbsp;2.3%&nbsp;Y/Y in the quarter.



Outlook: For FY24, the company reiterated underlying sales growth in the multi-year range of 3% to 5%, with an increasing&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">contribution from volume growth</a>.



Last month, Unilever revealed its plans to&nbsp;separate&nbsp;its Ice Cream business and focus on a portfolio of brands with strong positions in attractive categories&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37815586/chilling-changes-unilever-to-separate-iconic-ice-cream-brands-in-strategic-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">and complementary operating models</a>.



Related:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37916172/unilevers-ice-cream-unit-may-find-home-in-amsterdam-over-london-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unilever&#8217;s Ice Cream Unit May Find Home In Amsterdam Over London: Report</a>



Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust Hartford Quality Value ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUVU#BATS">QUVU</a>) and&nbsp;Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCOW#BATS">GCOW</a>).



Price Action: UL shares are up 6.22% at $51.06 at the last check Thursday.



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