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One of the greatest truths in investing is that the best deals are often found in chaos. When the market panics, the savvy investor sharpens their knife. No firm exemplifies this better than Apollo Global Management (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APO">APO</a>), a master of buying assets on the cheap and turning them into gold.
And it just so happens that Apollo must report its holdings, giving us an excellent opportunity to use their talent to follow along with some great plays.
So, let's take a look at Apollo's top ten holdings.
Apollo was born in 1990, rising from the ashes of Drexel Burnham Lambert, the infamous junk bond house that imploded in scandal. However, while the regulators took down Michael Milken and Drexel, they could not kill the fundamental idea that distressed debt and undervalued companies make for lucrative hunting grounds. Leon Black, along with Joshua Harris and Marc Rowan, took that expertise and built Apollo into one of the most feared and respected names in private equity.
From day one, Apollo has thrived in the dark corners of the market, picking up distressed assets and turning them into high-return machines. They are neither afraid of leverage nor shy away from businesses others would not touch with a ten-foot pole. They understand that when everyone else is running for the exits, that is when you should be buying.
Look at LyondellBasell. The petrochemical giant went belly-up in 2009, a victim of the Great Recession. Apollo swooped in, snapped up the debt for pennies on the dollar, and took control of the company. By 2013, they had turned their investment into one of the biggest windfalls in private equity history, generating billions in profits. That is what buying low and selling high really looks like.
But Apollo is not just about one-off distressed plays. They have mastered finding undervalued assets, restructuring them, and creating long-term value. Their $27 billion leveraged buyout of Harrah's (now Caesars Entertainment) in 2006 was another textbook move. Though the financial crisis nearly broke the deal, Apollo played the long game, navigating through bankruptcy restructuring and ultimately emerging with a profitable investment.
This is a firm that understands one of the most powerful principles of wealth creation: The best investments are made when assets are cheap, unpopular, and misunderstood. Whether distressed debt, unloved real estate, or an entire industry most investors overlook, Apollo knows how to find and extract value.
Most investors do not realize that they can harness Apollo's talent and brain power to deliver market-beating returns for their portfolios.
Tracking the firms buying and selling activities by reading the firm's 13f filings has provided significant opportunities for investors who take the time and effort to peruse the documents.
Here are Apollo's top holdings as of the end of December 2024:
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ADT Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADT">ADT</a>)</h2>
ADT is a leading provider of security and automation solutions for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The company offers monitored security systems, fire detection, video surveillance, and smart home automation services. With a strong recurring revenue model, ADT benefits from long-term customer contracts but faces competition from DIY security solutions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HGV">HGV</a>)</h2>
Hilton Grand Vacations is a leading vacation ownership company that develops, markets, and operates timeshare resorts under the Hilton brand. The company generates revenue through timeshare sales, resort operations, and financing services. HGV benefits from its affiliation with Hilton but operates in a cyclical industry sensitive to economic downturns.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rackspace Technology Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RXT">RXT</a>)</h2>
Rackspace is a cloud computing and managed services company that provides multi-cloud solutions, including migration, optimization, and security services. The company partners with major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. However, Rackspace has struggled with profitability and competition from hyperscalers and other managed service providers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNCY">SNCY</a>)</h2>
Sun Country Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) based in the United States, focusing on leisure travel, charter services, and cargo operations through a partnership with Amazon. The company differentiates itself with a diversified revenue model but faces competition from larger ULCCs and traditional carriers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Archrock Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AROC">AROC</a>)</h2>
Archrock is a leading provider of natural gas compression services, supporting midstream and upstream energy companies. The company benefits from stable demand for compression in natural gas production and transportation. Its business model relies on long-term service contracts, but it is exposed to energy price cycles.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gannett Co. Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GCI">GCI</a>)</h2>
Gannett is the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., owning USA Today and numerous local publications. The company is transitioning from print to digital media, focusing on digital subscriptions, advertising, and content services. However, it faces structural headwinds from declining print revenues and competition from online news platforms.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MidCap Financial Investment Corp. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MFIC">MFIC</a>)</h2>
MidCap Financial Investment is a business development company (BDC) focused on providing debt and equity financing to middle-market companies. It primarily invests in senior secured loans and other credit instruments, benefiting from stable interest income. The company operates in a competitive private credit space but is backed by Apollo Global Management, enhancing its deal flow and underwriting strength.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Altice USA Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATUS">ATUS</a>)</h2>
Altice USA is a broadband, video, and telephony provider serving residential and business customers. The company operates under the Optimum brand and competes with larger telecom and cable providers. Altice has struggled with subscriber losses and high debt levels but continues to focus on fiber expansion and cost-cutting initiatives to stabilize growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Global Business Travel Group Inc. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GBTG">GBTG</a>)</h2>
Global Business Travel Group, operating as Amex GBT, is a leading managed travel services provider catering to corporate clients. The company offers travel booking, expense management, and consulting solutions. While benefiting from a rebound in business travel, it faces challenges from changing work trends, including remote and hybrid work reducing corporate travel demand.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sabre Corp. (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SABR">SABR</a>)</h2>
Sabre is a global travel technology company that provides software and distribution solutions to airlines, hotels, and travel agencies. It operates in the Global Distribution System (GDS) market, facilitating airline ticket bookings. While benefiting from the travel recovery, Sabre faces competition from Amadeus and Travelport, along with ongoing digital transformation pressures in the industry.
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Editas Medicine's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDIT#NYSE">EDIT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.09 million shares sold short, which is 26.22% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.12 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Editas Medicine Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740508228_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Editas Medicine 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 Editas Medicine'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Editas Medicine's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.26%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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Copart's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRT#NYSE">CPRT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.53% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.56 million shares sold short, which is 1.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.46 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>Copart Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740508223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Copart 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 Copart'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Copart's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.77%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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STMicroelectronics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.86 million shares sold short, which is 2.15% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.87 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>STMicroelectronics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740508216_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for STMicroelectronics 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 STMicroelectronics'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, STMicroelectronics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.91%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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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American businesses operating in Spain are raising concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43628767/trump-freezes-billions-in-federal-funding-jobs-and-projects-in-clean-energy-conservation-and-transportation-left-in-limbo">President Donald Trump</a>'s proposed reciprocal tariffs, arguing that Spain's unique trade relationship with the U.S. should be taken into account. The American Chamber of Commerce in Spain has urged the administration to recognize that Spain imports more from the U.S. than it exports, unlike the European Union as a whole.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Companies in Spain Seek Special Consideration</h2>
AmChamSpain recently sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, requesting that Spain be treated differently when establishing new tariffs, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/us-companies-madrid-ask-trump-treat-spain-differently-2025-02-19/">according to Reuters</a>. The group emphasized that Spain imported 28.1 billion euros ($30 billion) worth of American goods in 2024, while exporting only 18.1 billion euros ($19 billion) in products like olive oil, wine, and petrochemicals to the U.S.
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&#8220;AmChamSpain urges the U.S. administration to consider this different reality when establishing new tariffs,&#8221; the organization told Reuters. The chamber called for diplomatic dialogue to prevent trade retaliation and reduce uncertainty for businesses and workers on both sides of the Atlantic.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Plan</h2>
Trump has ordered an investigation into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43757529/if-they-charge-us-we-charge-them-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plan-for-steel-and-aluminum">new reciprocal tariffs</a>, arguing that countries imposing tariffs on U.S. goods should face equivalent duties in return. &#8220;They charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same,&#8221; Trump told reporters earlier this month The administration is also considering the impact of value-added taxes, which Trump has described as more punitive than traditional tariffs.
Then-Commerce Secretary nominee <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43840909/trumps-goal-is-to-abolish-irs-and-let-all-the-outsiders-pay-says-newly-confirmed-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick">Howard Lutnick</a> said the tariff investigation would be completed by April 1, after which Trump will decide on the measures to implement.
Trending: How do billionaires pay less in income tax than you?<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/tax-deferring-adv"> Tax deferring is their number one strategy</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Economic Impact</h2>
While the administration argues that reciprocal tariffs will promote fairer trade, critics warn they could escalate into a broader trade war. Economists note that tariffs often increase costs for businesses and consumers. Importers paying higher duties may pass those costs to retailers, ultimately leading to higher prices for everyday goods.
The European Commission has pushed back on Trump's tariff proposal, saying that the EU already imposes some of the world&#8217;s lowest tariffs, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/us-companies-madrid-ask-trump-treat-spain-differently-2025-02-19/">according to Reuters</a>. Meanwhile, trade experts have cautioned that the plan could affect industries reliant on international supply chains, such as pharmaceuticals and automotive manufacturing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Seeking a Diplomatic Resolution</h2>
AmChamSpain's plea highlights the challenges of applying broad trade policies without considering country-specific dynamics. The organization hopes that U.S. officials will acknowledge Spain's trade deficit with the U.S. and work toward a solution that avoids economic disruption.
As the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43872067/from-colas-to-taxes-trumps-social-security-changes-so-far">Trump administration</a> moves forward with its tariff review, businesses in Spain and across the EU remain wary of potential economic consequences. Whether the U.S. will exempt Spain or negotiate alternative trade terms remains to be seen.
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<li>TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles initiated coverage on Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) with a Hold rating and announced a price target of $72. Kura Sushi USA shares closed at $64.71 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KRUS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Leerink Partners analyst Joseph Schwartz initiated coverage on Maze Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAZE#NASDAQ">MAZE</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $28. Maze Therapeutics shares closed at $10.82 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAZE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Leonid Timashev initiated coverage on Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSM#NASDAQ">INSM</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $100. Insmed shares closed at $80.03 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INSM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Tim Rezvan initiated coverage on Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INR#NYSE">INR</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $26. Infinity shares closed at $19.13 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Citigroup analyst Douglas Irwin maintains USA Compression Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAC#NYSE">USAC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $24 to $27.

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Markets fell broadly Tuesday with the S&amp;P 500 trading at five-week lows and the Nasdaq extending its three-day losing streak. The Dow Jones managed to recover midday while Wall Street digested a weaker-than-anticipated consumer confidence survey from the Conference Board, adding to concerns over the health of the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43949339/consumer-confidence-plummets-in-february-sharp-decline-marks-third-consecutive-monthly-drop">consumer and job market. </a>
Escalating trade concerns are also weighing on markets after President Donald Trump announced on Monday that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico "will go forward" and Bloomberg reported the White House is preparing tighter restrictions on semiconductor exports to China.&nbsp;
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) led the Nasdaq lower as investors anticipate the company's earnings release on Wednesday and shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell after the EV giant saw a sharp decline in European sales. 
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell below $88,000, its lowest since November 2024, as concerns over a slowing U.S. economy and Trump's trade policies<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43945957/liquidity-is-disappearing-bitcoins-downturn-spells-doom-for-altcoins-analyst-warns"> weighed on </a>crypto markets. 
The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note fell about 9 bps to 4.32% as investors flocked toward safe-haven assets.  The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rose 1.49%. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday's Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1 day % chg.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,072.35</td>
<td>-1.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,957.58</td>
<td>-0.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,597.47</td>
<td>0.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,165.29</td>
<td>-0.59%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
According to Benzinga Pro data:
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.48% to $594.36.</li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) climbed 0.28% at $435.76.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slid 0.98% to $514.78.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased down 0.38% to $215.41.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) was down 0.8% to $215.84.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) fell 1.53% to $89.56.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday's Stock Movers </h1>
Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares plunged after<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/02/43926641/hims-hers-health-stock-drops-after-q4-report-eps-in-line-revenues-beat"> the company reported</a> a decline gross margins in the fourth-quarter added to concern over the end of the FDA-declared shortage of semaglutide.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>) </li>
<li>Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHGG#NYSE">CHGG</a>) </li>
<li>Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) </li>
<li>Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEA#NYSE">DEA</a>) </li>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) </li>
<li>Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) </li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Tuesday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) </li>
<li>AMC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) </li>
<li>Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) </li>
<li>Maplebear (Instacart) Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) </li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) </li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) </li>
<li>Coupang, Inc.  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>) </li>
<li>Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) </li>
<li>CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) </li>
</ul>
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Large Cap

Market Summary

Sector ETFs

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

Treasuries

Tech

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$BTC

CART

CAVA

CHGG

CPNG

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust

DNUT

FSLR

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock

HIMS

INTU

LCID

NVDA

TCOM

iShares Trust Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund

TSLA

WDAY

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<li>JP Morgan analyst Marcelo Santos upgraded the rating for Telecom Argentina S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEO#NYSE">TEO</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $10 to $13. Telecom Argentina shares closed at $12.10 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TEO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Ameet Thakkar upgraded the rating for Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform but lowered the price target from $338 to $316. Quanta Services shares closed at $259.36 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PWR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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