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VAT Group AG manufactures and sells valves that are used in machines. The company has two segments. The Valves segment is focused on its core vacuum valve technology and consists of three business units aligned with its markets: Semiconductors, Display & Solar industries. The second segment, Global Service, supplies a growing range of service products and solutions to help customers. The company derives maximum revenue from the Valves segment. The company derives maximum revenue from China.

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Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterates Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $5.5 price target.

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Small Cap Consumer Research Reiterates Buy on Vera Bradley, Maintains $5.5 Price Target

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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after CPI data was in line with estimates and core CPI rose by less than expected.

Scotiabank analyst Ovais Habib maintains SSR Mining (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSRM#TSX">SSRM</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from C$10 to C$12.

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Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on SSR Mining, Raises Price Target to C$12

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Needham analyst Kyle Peterson reiterates Donnelley Financial Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFIN#NYSE">DFIN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $79 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Donnelley Financial Solns, Maintains $79 Price Target

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares are trading higher by 26% to $4.63 during Wednesday&#8217;s session. The surge comes as quantum computing stocks rallied broadly following Microsoft Corp&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42998134/qubt-qbts-up-12-rgti-gains-3-in-wednesday-premarket-quantum-computing-stocks-gain-momentum-after-microsoft-says-we-are-right-on-the-cusp-of-seeing-quantum-computers-solve-meaningful-problems">announcement</a> of plans to prepare businesses for the quantum era by 2025. SEALSQ shares are also gaining after NVIDIA Corp announced the company&#8217;s inaugural <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43001201/nvidia-announces-first-ever-quantum-day-at-gtc-2025-days-after-jensen-huang-said-quantum-computing-is-20-years-away">Quantum Day</a>.
What Else: Microsoft&#8217;s emphasis on the imminent arrival of practical quantum computing renewed investor optimism in companies positioned to benefit from advancements in quantum technology.
SEALSQ, known for its focus on post-quantum cryptography, could be uniquely poised to capitalize on this transition as organizations increasingly seek solutions to secure sensitive data from quantum-enabled cyber threats.
While <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42978003/whats-going-on-with-rigetti-computing-rgti-stock-4">skepticism persists</a> about the timeline for meaningful quantum breakthroughs, Microsoft&#8217;s endorsement of the sector has reignited confidence during Wednesday&#8217;s trading session.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43003047/stocks-rise-on-core-inflation-slowdown-banks-rally-after-strong-q4-earnings-treasury-yields-plummet">Stocks Rise On Core Inflation Slowdown, Banks Rally After Strong Q4 Earnings, Treasury Yields Plummet</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy LAES Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for SEALSQ &#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 case of SEALSQ, which is trading at $4.75 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 21.05 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>, LAES has a 52-week high of $11.00 and a 52-week low of $0.29.

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Why SEALSQ (LAES) Stock Is Skyrocketing

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Trifecta Of Good Data</h4>
An enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
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<li>The chart shows that previously the stock market dipped below the breakout line.</li>
<li>The chart shows that on release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data the stock market has now crossed above the breakout line.</li>
<li>The buying in the early trade is extremely aggressive.</li>
<li>Core inflation data at the consumer level came cooler than expected but the headline data was hotter than expected.&nbsp; For the time being, the stock market is ignoring the hotter headline data and focusing on the cooler core data.&nbsp; Here are the details:
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<li>Headline CPI came at 0.4% vs. 0.3% consensus.</li>
<li>Core CPI came at 0.2% vs. 0.3% consensus.</li>
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<li>The Arora Report previously shared with you:</li>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">The protection band is not being changed at this time, but members may consider adjusting their positions within the protection band as per personal preference.&nbsp; There are two reasons for no change in the protection band at this time:
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<li>Earnings season is ahead.&nbsp; If earnings are good, the stock market may be able to resist rising yields longer.</li>
<li>Bonds are now very oversold.&nbsp; For this reason, bonds may see a technical bounce.&nbsp; The bounce in bonds means yields pulling back.&nbsp; If yields pull back, the stock market will rally.</li>
<li>On both of the above counts, the data is positive.
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<li>Today is a big day for earnings from major financial stocks.&nbsp; JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>), BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), and Citigroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) are reporting earnings better than consensus.</li>
<li>Bonds are bouncing from oversold conditions.</li>
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<li>The trifecta of cooler Core CPI, better than expected earnings, and bonds bouncing is bringing in extremely aggressive buying.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, the probability of a correction is now at 40%.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Fed's Beige Book will be released today at 2pm.</li>
<li>Retail sales and initial jobless claims data will be released tomorrow at 8:30am ET and may be market moving.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Germany</h4>
Germany's GDP shrank now for two consecutive years.&nbsp; Economic growth in 2025 is not expected.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Apple Inc, Amazon.com, Inc., Alphabet Inc Class C, Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp, NVIDIA Corp, and Tesla Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are positive in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trus.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust.  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing buying on cooler Core CPI.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Trifecta Of Good Data Puts Animal Spirits In High Gear Again To Buy Stocks

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining stocks MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and CleanSpark Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) are trading higher Wednesday following softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Here's a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43003047/stocks-rise-on-core-inflation-slowdown-banks-rally-after-strong-q4-earnings-treasury-yields-plummet">what's going on</a>.
What To Know: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is surging following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43001512/inflation-rises-to-29-in-december-core-slows-yet-rising-energy-costs-put-feds-target-at-risk">core CPI data</a> that came in below expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 2.9% increase in headline CPI for December on a year-over-year basis, in line with economist estimates. Core CPI increased by 3.2% year-over-year, versus estimates for a 3.3% increase. 
Broader markets are rallying on the heels of the inflation data and crypto names are getting an extra lift from a rise in Bitcoin prices. Bitcoin was up about 3.15% over a 24-hour period, trading around $99,350 at last check, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
BlackRock head of digital assets Robert Mitchnick on Wednesday said Bitcoin adoption is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42998035/bitcoin-adoption-still-early-blackrock-says">still in the early stages</a>. Although demand for spot Bitcoin ETF products has been off the charts from retail investors, he suggested that wealth advisory and institutional investors have been slower to adopt Bitcoin strategies. 
BlackRock on Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42996688/blackrock-reports-full-year-2024-diluted-eps-of-42-01-or-43-61-as-adjusted-fourth-quarter-2024-dil">reported</a> a record $641 billion in full-year 2024 net inflows and a 14% increase in full-year revenue. 
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43003047/stocks-rise-on-core-inflation-slowdown-banks-rally-after-strong-q4-earnings-treasury-yields-plummet">Stocks Rise On Core Inflation Slowdown, Banks Rally After Strong Q4 Earnings, Treasury Yields Plummet</a>
Bitcoin Mining Metrics: Bitcoin mining stocks are outperforming on Wednesday. MARA Holdings, Riot and CleanSpark all recently reported operating results for December. Here&#8217;s a look at how the miners are faring. 
MARA Holdings mined 890 Bitcoin in December, down from 907 Bitcoin mined in November. MARA said it held a total of 44,893 Bitcoin as of Dec. 31, with 7,377 of those Bitcoin temporarily loaned to third parties. MARA&#8217;s energized hashrate increased 15% in December to 53.2 EH/s. 
Riot mined 516 Bitcoin in December, up from 496 in November. Riot noted that it held a total of 17,722 Bitcoin as of Dec. 31. Riot's average deployed hashrate was 31.5 EH/s last month.
CleanSpark mined 668 Bitcoin in December, up from 622 Bitcoin mined in November. CleanSpark said it mined a total of 7,024 Bitcoin in 2024. The company noted that it had 9,952 in total Bitcoin holdings as of Dec. 31. CleanSpark&#8217;s average hashrate throughout December was 35.52 EH/s.
MARA, RIOT, CLSK Price Action: At publication time, MARA shares were up 5.53% at $18.32, Riot shares were up 6.94% at $13.08 and CleanSpark shares were up 6.38% at $10.99, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Good Morning Traders! In today&#8217;s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.
Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.
We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market&#8217;s pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let&#8217;s dive into the stock analysis:
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust 
SPY is currently trading near 583.18, a pivotal level for today. For bullish momentum, the buyers will need to maintain strength above 584.68. If this level holds, we expect a push towards 585.75, a critical support level. Sustained bullish action above 585.75 could lead to a move higher toward 587.31. Should the momentum continue, the high bull target for SPY is set at 589.71.
On the downside, failure to maintain 583.18 as support could see a test at 581.97. If selling pressure persists, the bears could challenge the 580.67 level. A break below this level on increased sell-side volume may lead to a deeper move towards 579.12. In an extended bearish session, SPY could reach the low bear target of 577.87.heightened throughout the day. Traders should remain alert, manage risk diligently, and adapt&nbsp;
Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 
The QQQs are currently trading around 506.68, a key level to watch for bullish interest. Buyers need to establish support above 506.68 to target 508.22. If buying pressure remains steady, 509.87 could come into play. Sustained bullish action may lead to a test of 511.53, with the high bull target set at 513.64 for today.
If 506.68 fails to hold as support, selling pressure could intensify, pushing the price toward 504.44. A break below this level might lead to a test at 502.65. Further weakness could result in a move to 501.07, and if this level is breached, the bears could drive the QQQs down to the low bear target at 499.44.quickly to market-moving developments. As always, stay focused and trade safely!
Apple Inc. 
Apple is currently trading near 234.20, a key pivot point for the session. For the bulls, holding above 234.20 is critical to initiating a move toward 234.97. Continued buying could see the price rise further to 235.74. If momentum builds, a test of the high bull target at 236.69 may occur.
On the bearish side, a break below 234.20 could lead to a test at 233.28. Increased selling pressure might push the price down to 231.76. If sellers maintain control, Apple could test the 230.25 level, with the low bear target set at 229.03.
Microsoft Corp. 
Microsoft is trading around 416.32, a significant area to monitor. Bulls will need to hold above this level to push towards 417.25. If support is established, the price could rally to 419.17. Sustained upward momentum might see Microsoft reaching the high bull target of 420.26.
If 416.32 is lost as support, the bears could take control, targeting 414.56. A breakdown here may lead to further selling, testing 413.14. Should bearish momentum persist, the price could drop to 411.72, with a low bear target of 410.64.
NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA is trading near 132.19, with buyers eyeing a move higher. Holding above 132.19 could lead to a test of 133.31, which needs to act as solid support for further gains. If buyers remain active, the price could climb to 134.56, with the high bull target set at 136.98.
On the downside, losing 132.19 as support could see the bears targeting 131.42. If sellers maintain control, the next level to watch is 129.53. Should selling accelerate, the price might test 128.10, with the low bear target at 126.84.
Alphabet Inc Class A 
Alphabet is trading near 190.41, an important level for bullish activity. Buyers need to maintain this level to push towards 191.45. A strong rally could see the price testing 192.19, the high bull target for the day.
If 190.41 fails to hold, bears could drive the price lower to 189.57. Sustained selling might lead to a test at 188.73. Should bearish pressure persist, Alphabet could drop to the low bear target of 187.47.
Meta Platforms Inc 
Meta is trading around 598.17, with bulls looking to hold this level. If successful, a rally toward 604.50 could be on the cards. Strong buying pressure might push the price further to 609.30, with the high bull target set at 615.65.
If 598.17 fails as support, bears might test the price at 591.29. Continued selling could bring the price down to 585.73. If this level breaks, Meta could reach the low bear target of 580.17.
Tesla Inc.
Tesla is trading near 399.03, a key level for bulls to defend. If they can hold above this level, a move toward 403.43 is likely. Sustained buying pressure could see the price climb to 407.97, with the high bull target at 416.62.
If 399.03 is lost as support, bears could drive the price down to 390.23. Continued selling might lead to a test at 384.07. If this level is breached, Tesla could fall to the low bear target of 378.79.
Final Word: Today&#8217;s trading session is set to be highly eventful, with the release of December&#8217;s CPI data at 8:30 AM ET. This key inflation measure will be accompanied by Average Hourly Earnings and Empire Manufacturing data, offering multiple insights into the economic landscape. The morning also features significant Fed commentary, beginning with Barkin at 8:00 AM ET, followed by Kashkari at 10:00 AM, Williams at 11:00 AM, and Goolsbee at noon.
These events are likely to create substantial market volatility, demanding heightened awareness and rapid decision-making from traders. With multiple market-moving catalysts in play, including inflation data and Fed insights, the potential for sharp price swings is elevated. Traders should approach the session with a clear strategy, disciplined risk management, and readiness to adapt to dynamic market conditions. Stay focused and trade smart. Good luck!
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Market Clubhouse Morning Memo - January 15th, 2025 (Trade Strategy For SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META and TSLA)

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LICY#NYSE">LICY</a>) shares are trading lower by 25% to $1.13 during Wednesday&#8217;s session after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43002167/li-cycle-announces-pricing-of-15-million-underwritten-public-offering">announced pricing</a> of a U.S. offering of common shares and warrants.
What To Know: Li-Cycle Holdings announced the pricing of a $15 million public offering in the U.S., with closure expected by January 16, 2025, pending standard conditions. 
The offering includes 15 million units priced at $1.00 each, comprising one common share, one Series A Warrant, and one Series B Warrant.
The Series A and B Warrants, exercisable at $1.00 per share, will expire in eight months and five years, respectively. Aegis Capital Corp. has a 45-day option to purchase additional shares and warrants. 
Proceeds will support Li-Cycle&#8217;s working capital and corporate initiatives.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43001512/inflation-rises-to-29-in-december-core-slows-yet-rising-energy-costs-put-feds-target-at-risk">Inflation Rises To 2.9% In December: Core Slows, Yet Rising Energy Costs Put Fed&#8217;s Target At Risk</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Should I Sell My LICY Stock?</h2>
Whether to sell or hold a stock largely depends on an investor's strategy and risk tolerance. Swing traders may sell an outperforming stock to lock in a capital gain, while long-term investors might ride out the turbulence in anticipation of further share price growth.
Similarly, traders willing to minimize losses may sell a stock that falls a certain percentage, while long-term investors may see this as an opportunity to buy more shares at a discounted price.
For analysis tools, charting data and access to exclusive stock news, check out <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga PRO. Try it for free.</a> 
LICY has a 52-week high of $15.36 and a 52-week low of $0.92.

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Why Li-Cycle Holdings (LICY) Shares Are Down 25%

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) released its latest Global Threat Intelligence Report, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/ac43002279/blackberry-reports-600-000-cyberattacks-on-critical-infrastructure-in-q3-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">which reveals cybersecurity insights.</a>
The report highlights a significant increase in cyberattacks, with BlackBerry detecting 600,000 attacks on critical infrastructure between July and September 2024. Nearly 45% of these attacks targeted the financial sector, while 430,000 attacks were aimed at commercial enterprises.
BlackBerry&#8217;s report also delves into the tactics of lesser-known but highly dangerous threat actor groups and their evolving methodologies.
Notably, the report includes new insights on threats to telecommunications infrastructure, offering strategies for securing personal devices and communications.
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According to Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research &amp; Intelligence at BlackBerry, the growing attack surface is a major concern, with cyber espionage and increasingly sophisticated ransomware groups on the rise.
&#8220;We have the tools, technology, and protocols to protect ourselves and mitigate the impact of attacks, and our industry is equipped to keep up with changes in threat actor methodology,&#8221; Valenzuela added.
A key highlight of the report is the ongoing collaboration between BlackBerry and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police&#8217;s National Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (NC3).
This partnership shares vital intelligence on new ransomware groups and their evolving threats.
The report also reveals that North America and Latin America are the most targeted regions globally, with new threats like Lynx ransomware and deepfake scams on the rise.
Geopolitical factors are also playing a role, with cybercrime being used in human trafficking and by North Korean operatives to infiltrate Western companies.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, BB stock has gained over 23% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>).
Price Action: BB shares are trading higher by 4.5% to $4.185 at last check Wednesday.
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Major U.S. banks reported strong fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, with better-than-expected results across the board <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42984073/banks-kick-off-earnings-season-on-wednesday-retail-traders-bet-big-on-financials-ahead-of-regulatory-tailwinds">and upbeat 2025 guidance. </a>
The performance was driven by robust net interest income (NII), resilient fee revenue, and disciplined expense management. 
These positive earnings results sent financial stocks higher, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) rising 1.9% on Wednesday, eyeing the strongest one-day rally since Nov. 6, 2024, when financial stocks rallied in response to Donald Trump&#8216;s victory at the presidential elections.
The SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) jumped 3.1%, reflecting strength among regional banks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bank Earnings In Focus</h3>
JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $4.81, far exceeding the consensus estimate of $4.11, representing a 17% surprise, according to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011525&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Revenue came in at $43.74 billion, beating estimates by 4.9%. The bank's strong performance was attributed to higher NII, which totaled $94 billion for 2025 guidance, above expectations, along with lower-than-anticipated credit costs.
The world&#8217;s largest bank repurchased $4 billion in shares during the quarter, bringing its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 15.8%, up 30 basis points quarter-over-quarter.
Shares of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. rose 0.5% by 10:00 a.m. in New York. 
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Goldman Sachs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) delivered a standout performance with EPS of $11.95, a sharp 45.4% surprise over the $8.22 consensus. Revenue reached $13.87 billion, 11.9% above estimates, driven by strong trading revenue, up by 13%, and better-than-expected equity underwriting, up 41%.
According to Bank of America analysts, Goldman remains &#8220;a favored way to gain exposure to rebounding investment banking activity.&#8221;
The bank repurchased $2 billion in shares and ended the quarter with a 15% CET1 ratio. Return on equity for 2024 stood at 12.5%, slightly below the bank&#8217;s mid-teens target but still solid.
Goldman Sachs rallied 6% in response to fourth-quarter results, reaching highs last seen in early December 2024 and eyeing the strongest 1-day rally since Nov. 6 2024.
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Wells Fargo Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) posted EPS of $1.42, beating estimates by 5.2%, driven by stronger-than-expected NII and fee revenue. 
Overall revenue was slightly below estimates at $20.38 billion, yet the bank's 2025 guidance surprised to the upside, with NII expected to grow 1-3% year-over-year, implying $48.98 billion—higher than analyst expectations.
Wells Fargo's CET1 ratio stood at 11.1%, down 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter, but the bank returned $4 billion to shareholders through buybacks. 
Credit trends remained stable, and expenses were well-managed, positioning the bank for a solid year ahead.
Shares of Wells Fargo roared 5.7% to early December highs. 
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Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) reported EPS of $1.34, beating the $1.22 consensus by 9.8%, while revenue of $19.58 billion narrowly exceeded expectations. 
The results reflected solid execution across the bank's core operations, with a particular boost from strong trading revenues.
Though the bank still faces challenges in certain areas, analysts at Bank of America see improving operational efficiency and regulatory easing as potential tailwinds. 
Citigroup's stock rose 5.7% following the earnings release, reflecting growing investor optimism.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) posted EPS of $1.72, exceeding estimates by 10.3%, while revenue of $4.85 billion beat projections by 4.2%. The results were driven by robust pre-provision net revenue growth, up 9.5% year-over-year, fueled by NII growth of nearly 14%.
The bank achieved its medium-term targets of a 33% pre-tax margin and 23% return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), highlighting disciplined expense management. 
Shareholder returns were also strong, with $1.1 billion returned in the fourth quarter, including $750 million in buybacks.
Shares rallied by 5.7%, eyeing their highest one-day surge since July 2022. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead</h3>
The market spotlight will shift to Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), First Horizon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHN#NYSE">FHN</a>), PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), and M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) all slated to report earnings on Thursday, before the market open. 
Here's what investors will be watching, according to Benzinga Pro data:
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<th>Bank</th>
<th>Estimated Revenue</th>
<th>Estimated EPS</th>
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<td>Bank of America Corp.</td>
<td>$25.24 billion</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>$15.03 billion</td>
<td>$1.70</td>
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<tr>
<td>PNC Financial Services Group Inc.</td>
<td>$5.50 billion</td>
<td>$3.33</td>
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<td>U.S. Bancorp</td>
<td>$6.99 billion</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
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<td>M&amp;T Bank Corp.</td>
<td>$2.34 billion</td>
<td>$3.73</td>
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<td>First Horizon Corp.</td>
<td>$820.7 million</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
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Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Charles Nabhan reiterates Asure Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASUR#NASDAQ">ASUR</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $13 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on Asure Software, Maintains $13 Price Target

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Mason Carrico reiterates Vericel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCEL#NASDAQ">VCEL</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $65 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on Vericel, Maintains $65 Price Target

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ZIM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for ZIM Integrated Shipping.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $100,731, and 15 are calls, for a total amount of $744,245.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $18.16 to $29.16 for ZIM Integrated Shipping over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ZIM Integrated Shipping's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ZIM Integrated Shipping's whale trades within a strike price range from $18.16 to $29.16 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ZIM Integrated Shipping Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736955929_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$18.16</td>
<td>$132.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$19.16</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>509</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$19.16</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>877</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$19.16</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ZIM Integrated Shipping</h3>
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ZIM Integrated Shipping, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,213,758, with ZIM's price down by -1.95%, positioned at $17.72.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ZIM Integrated Shipping</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $19.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Hold rating for ZIM Integrated Shipping, targeting a price of $22. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on ZIM Integrated Shipping, which currently sits at a price target of $16. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on ZIM Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SNAP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Snap. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $54,125, and 6 are calls, amounting to $282,434.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $5.0 to $14.0 for Snap during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Snap's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Snap's significant trades, within a strike price range of $5.0 to $14.0, over the past month.
<h3>Snap 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736955924_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td align="right">451</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td align="right">172</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>578</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>575</td>
<td align="right">896</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Snap</h3>
Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Snap, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Snap</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 8,779,125, with SNAP's price up by 8.16%, positioned at $12.27.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Snap</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $15.5.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JMP Securities lowers its rating to Market Outperform with a new price target of $16. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Snap, which currently sits at a price target of $15. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on SNAP Options

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on TeraWulf. Our analysis of options history for TeraWulf (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $77,500, and 6 were calls, valued at $240,425.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $6.0 and $17.0 for TeraWulf, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for TeraWulf's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of TeraWulf's whale trades within a strike price range from $6.0 to $17.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>TeraWulf Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736955919_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About TeraWulf</h3>
TeraWulf Inc is a digital asset technology company that is engaged in digital infrastructure and sustainable energy development. The company's primary focus is supporting environmentally conscious bitcoin mining operations by developing and operating facilities within the United States. The company's bitcoin mining facilities are powered by clean, affordable, and reliable energy sources. The company's primary source of revenue stems from the mining of bitcoin conducted at the company's mining facility sites. Additionally, the company occasionally generates revenue through the provision of miner hosting services to third-party entities.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding TeraWulf, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of TeraWulf</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 10,442,216, the WULF's price is up by 12.48%, now at $6.26. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 62 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for TeraWulf</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $10.1.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Buy rating on TeraWulf, maintaining a target price of $10. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Northland Capital Markets has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on TeraWulf, which currently sits at a price target of $10. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $11. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on TeraWulf, which currently sits at a price target of $10. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $9. 
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Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company reported preliminary financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43002040/intuitive-announces-preliminary-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results">for the fourth quarter</a>. 
What Happened: Intuitive Surgical said it expects to report fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $2.41 billion, versus analyst estimates of $2.2 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
The company expects worldwide da Vinci procedures&nbsp;to grow approximately&nbsp;18%&nbsp;compared with the&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;of 2023. Intuitive Surgical expects to report 493 da Vinci surgical systems placed in the quarter. 
&#8220;We are pleased with customer adoption of da Vinci 5, Ion, and SP during the quarter and full year. We remain focused on delivering the goals we share with our customers, centered on improving patient outcomes,&#8221; said Gary Guthart, CEO of Intuitive Surgical. 
Intuitive Surgical released its preliminary results ahead of a presentation Wednesday at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The company is scheduled to report its full fourth-quarter earnings results on Jan. 23. Intuitive Surgical noted that it will discuss the quarter in more detail at that time. 
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ISRG Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ISRG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intuitive Surgical shares</a> were up 6.40% at $573.40 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/gxjhpowx7zks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Donald Trump&#8217;s promised deportation campaign <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41722059/trumps-deportation-plan-faces-criticism-as-taxpayers-shoulder-the-billions-while-big-business-stands">could trigger economic disruptions</a> across employment, consumer prices and public finances as the incoming administration targets an estimated 10 million unauthorized workers, representing 6% of the U.S. labor force.
The workers in California, Florida, New York and Texas form critical parts of the construction, agriculture and service industries. Nearly half of America&#8217;s unauthorized immigrants reside in those four states, according to data from Pew Research Center cited by The Economist, which counted 11 million unauthorized migrants in 2022, with 8.3 million in the workforce.
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&#8220;Unauthorized immigrants do not just supply labor for a fixed demand, they are a crucial ingredient for production,&#8221; Michael Clemens of George Mason University told The Economist. This becomes evident in agriculture, where labor shortages already pose challenges. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal program advertising nearly 100,000 seasonal farm jobs attracted only 337 American applicants, according to the National Council of Agricultural Employers.
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