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Innovator US Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - December

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B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintains Schneider National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDR#NYSE">SNDR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $38 to $37.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Schneider National, Lowers Price Target to $37

Citigroup analyst Nikhil Gupta maintains Seadrill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDRL#NYSE">SDRL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $48 to $50.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Seadrill, Raises Price Target to $50

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BrilliA Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Upside

Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) shares are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/42203859/maximus-stock-bounces-around-after-hours-tuesday-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading higher on Wednesday.</a>
Today, the company announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) has withdrawn their early re-procurement of the Contact Center Operations (CCO) 1-800-MEDICARE <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42205421/maximus-will-continue-to-perform-contact-center-operations-contract" rel="noreferrer noopener">and Federal Marketplace contract</a>.
The early re-procurement of the contract would have otherwise caused Maximus to recompete for the same scope of work it currently performs under its contract today, the company said.
The current contract retains its available option periods until 2031.
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&#8220;We are pleased with this outcome and appreciate the opportunity to continue supporting HHS and CMS in their vital missions and look forward to delivering innovative, high-quality, and reliable solutions that benefit the American public,&#8221; said Bruce Caswell, president and CEO of Maximus.
&#8220;Maximus employees have consistently demonstrated their ability to successfully manage this critical program providing essential support to more than 75 million eligible Americans who rely on Medicare and the Federal Marketplace,&#8221; Caswell said.
For FY25, Maximus sees revenues between $5.275 billion and $5.425 billion<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42099110/maximus-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-results-for-fiscal-year-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (estimate: $5.297 billion)</a>. Adjusted diluted earnings per share, which excludes expense for amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges, is expected to range between $5.70 and $6.00 per share (estimate: $5.07).
Price Action: MMS shares were up 0.5% to $73.34 at last check Wednesday.
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Maximus Secures Medicare Contract Through 2031, Shares Gain Momentum

WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIMI#NASDAQ">WIMI</a>) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced that they are exploring a blockchain sharding storage model optimized specifically for the storage needs of multi-view data.
Sharding storage is an advanced architecture in blockchain technology that divides the blockchain network into multiple independent "shards," with each shard responsible for processing and storing a portion of the data. This approach can significantly improve the scalability and processing speed of the blockchain system, as data is no longer concentrated on a few nodes but is distributed across various parts of the network, thereby avoiding single-point bottlenecks. This method effectively alleviates the storage pressure on full nodes, as each node only needs to store and validate the data shard relevant to it, rather than the entire blockchain history.
In a multi-view data environment, an object may consist of information from multiple perspectives or levels, with complex interrelationships between these views. A sharding storage model needs to account for the multidimensional attributes of the data to ensure consistency across different views. This means that the information for each view must be properly stored and linked, allowing users to access complete information from any perspective.

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Citigroup analyst Nikhil Gupta maintains Noble Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NE#NYSE">NE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $45 to $40.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Noble Corp, Lowers Price Target to $40

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Blue Bird's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLBD#NYSE">BLBD</a>) short percent of float has risen 52.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.18 million shares sold short, which is 18.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.97 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>Blue Bird Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732721421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Blue Bird 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 Blue Bird'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>, Blue Bird's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.41%, 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.

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D-Wave Quantum's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.11 million shares sold short, which is 11.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.27 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>D-Wave Quantum Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732721416_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for D-Wave Quantum 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 D-Wave Quantum'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>, D-Wave Quantum's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.15%, 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.

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How Is The Market Feeling About D-Wave Quantum?

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Steel Dynamics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NYSE">STLD</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.6% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.99 million shares sold short, which is 3.26% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.8 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>Steel Dynamics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732721410_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Steel Dynamics 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 Steel Dynamics'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>, Steel Dynamics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.56%, 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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How Is The Market Feeling About Steel Dynamics?

JBT Corporation (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBT#NYSE">JBT</a>), a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, today announced receipt of all remaining regulatory clearances required to complete its proposal to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. (ICL: Marel). On November 26, 2024, the European Commission (E.C.) adopted a clearance decision at the end of its Phase 1 review period. Additionally, on November 22, 2024, JBT received formal confirmation that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission does not oppose the transaction.
JBT's voluntary takeover offer will expire on December 20, 2024, at 12:00 GMT, unless such offer period is further extended in accordance with applicable laws and the terms of the definitive agreement between JBT and Marel. Provided JBT achieves a threshold acceptance by Marel shareholders, representing at least 90 percent of all Marel shares, JBT will settle the offer consideration to Marel shareholders within 5 Icelandic business days from the expiration date of the offer. The settlement of the transaction is therefore expected to close no later than January 3, 2025, taking into account all bank holidays in the Icelandic market.

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JBT Confirms On November 26, 2024, The European Commission Adopted A Clearance Decision At The End Of Its Phase 1 Review Period; On November 22, 2024, JBT Received Formal Confirmation That The Australian Competition And Consumer Commission Does Not Oppose The Transaction To Acquire All Issued And Outstanding Shares Of Marel hf.

Citigroup analyst Ronald Josey maintains DoorDash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $155 to $211.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on DoorDash, Raises Price Target to $211

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock is trading lower Wednesday amid reports indicating that Nvidia and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) suppliers are reevaluating their manufacturing strategy in Mexico due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">the threat of tariffs</a>.
President-elect Donald Trump has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42178994/trump-says-he-will-impose-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-on-first-day-of-office-and-extra-tariffs-on-china-until-they-pay-attention">pledged a 25% tariff</a> on all imports from Mexico, a critical manufacturing hub for companies like Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Intel.
According to <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Nvidia-and-Intel-suppliers-reassess-Mexico-plans-amid-Trump-tariff-threat">Nikkei Asia</a>, both manufacturers are scrambling to address the potential impact of these tariffs. 
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Some firms are increasing their production capacities within the U.S., while others have halted planned construction projects in Mexico.
Trump&#8217;s tariff plan, announced on Monday, includes a 25% levy on imports from Canada and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, signaling a broad trade shift under the incoming administration.
Recently, Intel and the Biden-Harris Administration <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42198583/will-trump-lead-us-into-trade-war-with-mexico-president-claudia-sheinbaum-rebukes-threats" rel="noreferrer noopener">jointly announced that</a> the U.S. Department of Commerce will allocate up to $7.86 billion to Intel under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding will back semiconductor production and advanced packaging initiatives at Intel&#8217;s sites in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41020845/microsoft-invests-1-3b-to-boost-ai-skills-and-infrastructure-in-mexico" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">emphasized the company&#8217;s dedication</a> to Mexico during his 2024 Microsoft AI Tour address. Nadella revealed a three-year $1.3 billion investment plan focused on advancing AI infrastructure, enhancing digital marketing efforts, and expanding AI skill-building initiatives.
Nvidia has soared over 184% year-to-date, but its performance has plateaued in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42141055/nvidia-bulls-and-bears-at-an-inflection-point-expert-says-will-ai-growth-overcome-global-tariff-risks" rel="noreferrer noopener">past five months</a>, creating a crossroads for investors, according to Direxion&#8217;s Ed Egilinsky. He notes the pause suggests the stock might be priced to perfection, leaving traders closely monitoring for its next move.
Egilinsky highlights that while Nvidia leads the AI sector, maintaining its edge may require higher R&amp;D investments, which could impact its financial projections. Geopolitical risks, particularly U.S. tariffs and global trade policies, also pose challenges, potentially affecting Nvidia&#8217;s revenue from China and reliance on Taiwan for chip manufacturing.
Despite these uncertainties, Nvidia&#8217;s AI growth outlook remains strong. Key partners like Microsoft, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) heavily depend on Nvidia&#8217;s chips for cloud, machine learning, and data centers, driving demand. Egilinsky believes this demand could push Nvidia to record highs, provided the company effectively manages geopolitical risks.
Price Action: Nividia stock is down 1.24% at $135.23 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Nvidia, Intel Suppliers Rethink Mexico Operations Amid Trump's Tariff Threat

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains Best Buy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $109 to $101.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Best Buy Co, Lowers Price Target to $101

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) long-term holders are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42211674/bitcoin-at-93000-crash-or-pause-bullish-outlook-for-2025-says-10x-research">cashing in like never before</a>, realizing an unprecedented $2.02 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42192364/bitcoin-correction-could-go-as-deep-as-88700-but-125000-year-end-target-remains-in-play-says-standard-chartered">in daily profits</a>, according to a Glassnode report published on Tuesday.
What Happened: This new all-time high (ATH) surpasses the previous record set in March 2024, showcasing the intensity of profit-taking as Bitcoin edges closer to the $100,000 milestone.
The <a href="https://insights.glassnode.com/the-week-onchain-week-48-2024/">report</a> highlights that long-term holders (LTHs) have distributed over 507,000 BTC since September, leveraging recent price rallies to lock in gains.
"Long-Term Holders are currently realizing a massive $2.02B in realized profit per day," Glassnode states, adding that the robust demand side has been crucial in absorbing this increased sell-side pressure. 
However, this level of profit-taking raises questions about market sustainability as Bitcoin navigates its latest bull run.
Interestingly, the composition of coins being sold shows a dominance of relatively newer holdings. 
"Most LTH coins transacting are likely to have been acquired relatively recently, more likely to be 6 months old than 5 years old on average," Glassnode notes.
Coins aged between six months and one year accounted for 35.3% of the realized profits, amounting to $12.6 billion in total, indicating significant activity from mid-term investors who entered the market during the ETF launch rally.
The realized profit distribution also reflects varied strategies among investors. While those with smaller percentage gains locked in $10.1 billion (0%-20% profit range), high-return holders—those with profits exceeding 300%—contributed $10.7 billion. 
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This suggests a "chips-off-the-table" approach, where participants with lower cost bases sell smaller quantities of coins but achieve similar profit volumes in USD terms.
The current surge in realized profits also points to a more aggressive distribution phase compared to previous cycles. 
"The relative rate of LTH spending is larger than the March 2024 ATH, underscoring a more aggressive distribution campaign," Glassnode explains. 
Despite this, the total volume of coin destruction—an indicator of how long spent coins were held—is lower, suggesting that many of the coins being sold were acquired more recently.
As Bitcoin inches closer to the $100,000 mark, the market is showing signs of an overhang in supply, which may necessitate a period of re-accumulation. 
The rapid pace of the rally has also left a noticeable "air gap" below $88,000, a zone that could become critical if the market corrects before attempting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">another move upward</a>.
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Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant maintains Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $160 to $156.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Dell Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $156

Citigroup analyst Shawn Egan maintains Arrowhead Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $27 to $26.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Arrowhead Pharma, Lowers Price Target to $26

ZenaTech Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENA#NASDAQ">ZENA</a>) shares are pulling back some 21% to $8.07 Wednesday morning. The stock may be pulling back after surging Tuesday on momentum from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42109018/zenatech-signs-blue-uas-and-ndaa-compliant-supply-chain-partners-to-sell-to-us-defense-branches-an">last week&#8217;s announcement</a> of strategic partnerships aimed at aligning its ZenaDrone 1000 AI drone solutions with U.S. defense standards.
What To Know: ZenaTech revealed last Thursday that its subsidiary, ZenaDrone, signed agreements ensuring compliance with Blue Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The company says these partnerships position ZenaTech to supply its drones to U.S. Defense branches and NATO forces, following successful trials with the U.S. Air Force and Navy for critical field operations.
CEO Shaun Passley credited the Arizona Commerce Authority for facilitating these partnerships, which qualify ZenaDrone for the Blue UAS list, a key step in expanding its defense market presence.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy ZENA Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for ZenaTech &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the the case of ZenaTech, which is trading at $8.12 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 12.32 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, ZENA has a 52-week high of $12.39 and a 52-week low of $1.41.

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