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Reported Sunday, Optimum, MSG Networks Finalize Deal For MSG's Return On Optimum Platforms

As part of the transaction, KKR will acquire up to 54% of equity in HCG from CVC Asia V at a purchase price of INR 445 per share. Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of India's ("SEBI") Takeover Regulations, an open offer will be conducted by KKR to purchase additional equity shares in HCG from public shareholders. Upon completion of the transaction, KKR is expected to hold an equity stake of between 54-77%.

Reported Sunday, KKR Invests $400M To Buy Majority Stake In Indian Cancer Care Provider HCG

New single cell and spatial innovations extend 10x Genomics' technology and performance leadership across all three platforms

Reported Sunday, 10x Genomics Unveils New Roadmap At AGBT, Boosting Tools For Mega-Scale Single Cell And Spatial Analysis

Findings support the development of a novel peptide vaccine targeting the immunosuppressive effects of Transforming Growth Beta (TGF-β) in solid tumors

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Reported Sunday, IO Biotech Unveils Preclinical Results For A Vaccine That Targets TGF-β in Tumors

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Reported Sunday, Innovent's Ipilimumab Injection Earns Priority Review For Colon Cancer Treatment In China

Rapid Initiation Protocol Reduces Time to Treatment with SUBLOCADE&#xAE; From One Week to One Hour, A Significant Advancement in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

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FDA Approves Label Changes For Indivior's SUBLOCADE, Cutting Start Time To One Hour

ELCAN Specter DR dual role sight enhances optical capabilities for NATO allies

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<li>Loop Industries supplied 100% recycled, virgin-quality Polyester chips derived from low-value textile waste.</li>
<li>Hyosung TNC transformed Loop Polyester chips into high-performance drawn textured yarn.</li>
<li>Pleatsmama crafted stylish, eco-friendly handbags emphasizing circular design principles.</li>
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Reported Sunday, Loop Industries, Hyosung TNC And Pleatsmama Collaborate To Redefine Circular Fashion With 100% Recycled Polyester

A widely followed cryptocurrency commentator made a bold prediction about the potential of the frog-themed token Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>) on Sunday, likening its structure to that of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) during the 2021 bull market.
What Happened: Iyx, known for studying chart patterns of popular meme coins, said that the potential of PEPE&#8217;s next move is &#8220;unlimited,&#8221; drawing a parallel with Dogecoin&#8217;s explosive run to $90 billion market valuation in 2021.
The commentator said that Bitcoin reaching $150,000 will infuse significant liquidity in the market, enabling &#8220;massive&#8221; pumps for top-tier coins like PEPE. 
&#8220;PEPE might be the first meme to hit $100 billion valuation on his first cycle,&#8221; Iyx projected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PEPE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PEPE</a> is building a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> like structure just before it exploded to 90b mc but on a higher time frame which means the potential of the next <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PEPE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PEPE</a> leg is truly almost unlimited The way i see it when <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> hits 150k the amount of money in the crypto market will skyrocket which… <a href="https://t.co/dRtW6IVqST">pic.twitter.com/dRtW6IVqST</a>
&mdash; lyx (@DexGemsReal) <a href="https://twitter.com/DexGemsReal/status/1893782816858742859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, another well-known analyst Max Schwartzman, &nbsp;shared a custom pair chart for PEPE, correlating the coin&#8217;s accumulation with its price action. 
The analysis indicated a negative relationship between the accumulation by whales and the price. This meant that large investors aggressively stocked PEPE, while retail investors sold the tokens.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I created a very interesting custom pair chart for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PEPE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PEPE</a> that I think gives a tremendous amount of high time frame signal. The black line is a ratio showing (% of Tokens Held by Whales&#x2797;% of Tokens Held by Retail)&#8230; More simply put&#8230; Black Line Up = Whales Accumulating… <a href="https://t.co/GkUdHe9oXO">pic.twitter.com/GkUdHe9oXO</a>
&mdash; Max (@MaxBecauseBTC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxBecauseBTC/status/1893774746376106489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735744/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-predicts-doom-for-michael-saylors-microstrategy-as-stock-dips-below-300-in-after-hours-trading"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43826697/bitcoin-early-in-bull-market-can-compete-with-gold-etfs-blockstream-ceo-says">Bitcoin &#8216;Early In Bull Market,&#8217; Can Compete With Gold ETFs, Blockstream CEO Says</a>
Why It Matters: The bullish expectations come amid PEPE&#8217;s corrective phase, which has seen the Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based coin plunge nearly 40% in a month. 
PEPE&#8217;s Bull Bear Power indicator, which measures the strength of buyers and sellers in the market, was &#8220;Neutral&#8221; as of this writing, while the Momentum indicator, which compares the short-term price and long-term price, flashed a "Sell" signal, according <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/PEPEUSDT/technicals/">to</a> TradingView.
Over the last 24 hours, PEPE balance held by long-term holders increased by 0.04%,&nbsp;<a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according&nbsp;</a>to IntoTheBlock, indicating accumulation.
Price Action: At the time of writing, PEPE was exchanging hands at $0.000009025, down 5.45% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/apis?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_campaign=article-bottom" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a>
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<tbody>
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<td colspan="4" rowspan="1">2025 Guidance</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1Q 2025</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">FY 2025 Guidance</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Production(1,2,3)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">62,000 - 66,000 boe per day</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">70,000 - 80,000 boe per day</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Opex(4)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$23.00 - $25.00 per boe</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$18.00 - $20.00 per boe</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">DD&amp;A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$25.00 - $27.00 per boe</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$22.00 - $24.00 per boe</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">G&amp;A(~65% cash)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$25 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$80 - $100 million</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Exploration Expense(5)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$10 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$25 - $45 million</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net Interest Expense</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$45 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$180 - $200 million</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Tax</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$3.00 - $5.00 per boe</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$6.00 - $8.00 per boe</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Capital Expenditure</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$100 - $120 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&lt;$400 million</td>
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Kosmos Energy 2025 Guidance: Expects Production Of 70,000–80,000 Boe Per Day, Operating Expenses Of $18–$20 Per Boe, And Capital Expenditures Under $400M

President Donald Trump issued written orders to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to curb Chinese investments in strategic sectors, marking a significant escalation in the administration&#8217;s economic measures against China.
What Happened: The White House memorandum, titled the &#8220;America First Investment Policy,&#8221; affirms the U.S.&#8217;s openness to foreign investment while directing CFIUS to impose restrictions on Chinese investments in key sectors such as technology, critical infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and raw materials. It also proposes new regulations to prevent foreign adversaries like China from exploiting capital, technology, and intellectual resources.
Referring to the People&#8217;s Republic of China (PRC), the memorandum states, &#8220;The PRC does not allow United States companies to take over their critical infrastructure, and the United States should not allow the PRC to take over United States critical infrastructure.&#8221;
The Trump administration is also considering implementing new or stricter restrictions on outbound investments to Beijing in industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and aerospace. The directive seeks to protect US investors by auditing foreign companies listed on US exchanges and preventing companies from foreign adversaries from receiving pension plan contributions.
While the directive primarily targets China, it also aims to encourage investment from allied trading partners by establishing a &#8220;fast-track&#8221; process for facilitating projects.&nbsp;The memo also mentions that the U.S. will fast-track environmental reviews for investments exceeding $1 billion.
In response, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, on Saturday, stated that this directive will significantly disrupt regular economic and trade collaboration between Chinese and U.S. businesses, reported China Daily. 
SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43902885/wolff-book-ivanka-trump-and-jared-kushner-refused-to-sign-statement-saying-trump-is-not-antisemitic">Wolff Book: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Refused to Sign Statement Saying Trump Is Not Antisemitic</a>
Why It Matters:&nbsp;This directive comes at a time when Chinese players like DeepSeek startup as well as listed companies like Alibaba (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43770990/chinas-ai-boom-is-reshaping-the-global-economy-and-the-u-s-isnt-ready">ramping up their AI game</a> in a bid to compete with the U.S.
Notably, data from&nbsp;the American Enterprise Institute released in January showed that Chinese investment deals in the U.S. in the first half of 2024, stood at $860 million, marking a massive decline since 2017 at $46.86 billion. Danielle Goh, senior research analyst at Rhodium Group had previously told CNBC, that the decline is a result of U.S. regulations as well as Beijing&#8217;s tightened control over capital outflows in 2017. She doesn&#8217;t expect investments to recover to peak levels in the &#8216;foreseeable future&#8217;. 
Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, told the Global Times that Washington&#8217;s latest move could severely hinder technological and trade cooperation between the two nations. He also warned that excessive restrictions could lead to an overdependence on limited domestic supply sources, reinforcing monopolies, increasing costs, and reducing efficiency—ultimately weakening the security of U.S. industry and technology.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that China will closely monitor the actions of the U.S. and take appropriate measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests.
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Trump Orders Crackdown On Chinese Investments In Key Sectors Including Technology Citing 'National Security' Concern

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<td colspan="4" rowspan="1">2025 Guidance</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1Q 2025</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">FY 2025 Guidance</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Production(1,2,3)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">62,000 - 66,000 boe per day</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">70,000 - 80,000 boe per day</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</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">Opex(4)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$23.00 - $25.00 per boe</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$18.00 - $20.00 per boe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">DD&amp;A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$25.00 - $27.00 per boe</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$22.00 - $24.00 per boe</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">G&amp;A(~65% cash)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$25 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$80 - $100 million</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Exploration Expense(5)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$10 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$25 - $45 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net Interest Expense</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$45 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$180 - $200 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Tax</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$3.00 - $5.00 per boe</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$6.00 - $8.00 per boe</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Capital Expenditure</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$100 - $120 million</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&lt;$400 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Kosmos Energy Q1 Guidance: Expects Production Of 62,000–66,000 Boe Per Day, Operating Expenses Of $23–$25 Per Boe, And Capital Expenditures Of $100M–$120M

Kosmos Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.03) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.01 by 400 percent. This is a 109.68 percent decrease over earnings of $0.31 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $397.56 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $387.35 million by 2.64 percent. This is a 21.71 percent decrease over sales of $507.81 million the same period last year.

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Kosmos Energy Q4 2024 Adj EPS $(0.03) Misses $0.01 Estimate, Sales $397.56M Beat $387.35M Estimate

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A prolonged period of unusually low junk bond spreads could be setting the stage for a dramatic market reversal, according to this economist, who sees eerie similarities to the pre-crisis conditions of May 2007.
What Happened: The credit spreads of high-yield or junk corporate bonds have remained below 3% for over 100 days, highlights the macro strategist at Crescat Capital, Otavio Costa in an X post.
According to Costa, a trend like this was observed in May 2007 which followed a spike in volatility and shattered market complacency, triggering a sharp widening of spreads. He draws a parallel between this incident to the current situation.
&#8220;Tight credit spreads are like tinder — just waiting to catch fire,&#8221; Costa added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Junk bond spreads have stayed below 3% for 100 straight days. The last time this happened was in May 2007, and within two months, volatility spiked, marking the end of an era of investor complacency. As I've always said: Tight credit spreads are like tinder — just waiting to… <a href="https://t.co/nurBRbqQbn">pic.twitter.com/nurBRbqQbn</a>
&mdash; Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaviCosta/status/1893785921469714475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43878703/institutional-investors-load-up-on-technology-and-financial-stocks-in-q4-while-reducing-positions-in-healthcare-sector-amid-political-uncertainty">Institutional Investors Load Up On Technology And Financial Stocks In Q4 While Reducing Positions In Healthcare Sector Amid Political Uncertainty</a>
Why It Matters: A junk or a high-yield corporate bond is a debt instrument that has a below-investment-grade credit rating, whereas a credit spread is the difference between the yield on the junk bond and the yield on a comparable U.S. Treasury bond. The spread represents the extra return of the high-yield bond above the Treasury bond.
A lower credit spread indicates that a bond is considerably safer and investors are more confident in the ability of a company to repay its debts. A prolonged period of lower spreads could signal excessive risk-taking by investors, as they may become complacent about potential risks.
The graph shared by Costa highlights Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Average Options-Adjusted Spreads, which have been below 3% for 100 straight days. According to him, this is a warning signal of upcoming volatility.
Price Action: As of Feb. 21, the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.43%, while the two-year yield was at 4.20%. Also, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Friday. SPY declined 1.71% to $599.94, and QQQ plunged 2.07% to $526.12, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is facing escalating brand challenges as vandals targeted a Supercharger station with Nazi symbols and hate speech, the latest in a series of incidents reflecting growing public hostility toward the electric vehicle maker.
What Happened: The vandalism, reported on Sunday by tech YouTuber Quinn Nelson, prompted Tesla&#8217;s charging division to announce immediate removal plans and pledge to pursue charges against perpetrators. &#8220;We will press charges for vandalism at Superchargers,&#8221; Tesla wrote. 
This incident <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43767326/after-being-punched-for-driving-a-cybertruck-this-tesla-owner-is-leaving-1-bills-on-other-cybertrucks-to-spread-the-love">follows similar attacks</a>, including vandalism at a Massachusetts charging station and a Cybertruck being damaged in Brooklyn.
The backlash comes amid controversy surrounding CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, where his aggressive agency restructuring and federal worker terminations have drawn criticism from constitutional experts.
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Why It Matters: Notable Tesla investor Ross Gerber highlighted the brand damage, announcing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43761581/ross-gerber-says-hes-eventually-selling-his-cybertruck-because-the-hate-is-real-as-protests-rock-tesla-showrooms">plans to sell his Cybertruck</a> after encountering anti-Musk graffiti. &#8220;The Tesla brand is broken,&#8221; Gerber posted on X.
The company faces mounting challenges across markets. Last week protesters gathered outside Tesla showrooms nationwide, with demonstrations in New York, Seattle, and California drawing up to 100 people. Singer Sheryl Crow publicly documented selling her Tesla Saturday, citing concerns about Musk&#8217;s political alignment.
Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives maintains a bullish $550 price target <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43761581/ross-gerber-says-hes-eventually-selling-his-cybertruck-because-the-hate-is-real-as-protests-rock-tesla-showrooms">despite these challenges</a>, arguing that brand concerns are &#8220;bark way worse than the bite.&#8221; However, Tesla reported its first annual sales decline in 2024, and German sales dropped 60% year-over-year in January following Musk&#8217;s support for the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party.
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Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is poised to deliver another strong earnings performance this week, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, as artificial intelligence demand continues to drive growth for the semiconductor giant.
What Happened: &#8220;We expect another robust performance and &#8216;clear beat and raise special&#8217; this week from Nvidia that should calm the nerves of investors,&#8221; Ives wrote on X on Sunday, citing massive demand drivers from the company&#8217;s new Blackwell architecture and AI capital expenditure fueling what he called the &#8220;4th Industrial Revolution.&#8221;
The chipmaker&#8217;s fiscal fourth-quarter results, due after market close on Wednesday, are expected to show revenue growth of 72% year-over-year, with sequential growth of at least 8%. This performance would mark Nvidia&#8217;s consistent streak of beating consensus revenue estimates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/43811314/analysts-see-buying-opportunity-in-nvidia-before-earnings">since before 2020</a>.
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Evercore ISI recently added Nvidia to their Tactical Outperform list, emphasizing the company&#8217;s five-to-ten-year technological lead over competitors. The firm noted Nvidia remains the top choice for major tech companies including Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Microsoft Corp.
The company&#8217;s robust financial position adds to investor confidence, with cash reserves up nearly 50% to $38.5 billion at the end of the third quarter, exceeding total liabilities. Despite an expected slowdown in growth rate, analysts project sustained high-double-digit growth through 2025.
Nvidia&#8217;s stock has already rebounded 20% from its late January low, with analyst consensus suggesting a potential 20% upside from mid-February levels. Tigress Financial recently reiterated this optimistic outlook, upgrading the stock to Strong Buy with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/43811314/analysts-see-buying-opportunity-in-nvidia-before-earnings">price target of $220</a>.
Price Action: Nvidia closed at $134.40 on Friday, down 4.08%. After hours, it rose 0.45%. Year to date, it&#8217;s down 2.83%, with a 52-week range of $66.25 to $153.13, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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