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Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.21 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.86 by 18.82 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.718 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.608 billion by 6.81 percent. This is a 14.38 percent increase over sales of $1.502 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

ESLT

Elbit Systems Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $2.21 Beats $1.86 Estimate, Sales $1.718B Beat $1.608B Estimate

Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects:
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<li>Deliveries of vehicles to be between 87,000 and 91,000, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 44.6% to 51.3%. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Total revenues to be between RMB15.3 billion and RMB16.2 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 17.2% to 24.1%. &nbsp;</li>
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Guidance

XPEV

XPeng Expects Q4 Vehicle Deliveries Of 87K-91K, Up By 44.6%-51.3% YoY, Revenue Of RMB15.3B-RMB16.2B Vs RMB14.77B Est

Total deliveries of vehicles were 46,533 for the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 16.3% from 40,008 in the corresponding period of 2023. &nbsp;

XPeng's Q3 Deliveries Of Vehicles Grew 16.3% YoY To 46,533

XPeng Q3 Adj EPADS $(0.23) Beats $(0.27) Estimate, Sales $1.44B Beat $1.38B Estimate

Nippon Steel (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NISTF#OTC">NISTF</a>) executives have traveled to Pennsylvania to garner support for their $15 billion acquisition bid for U.S. Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>). The Japanese steel giant is encountering political resistance in Washington.
What Happened: Takahiro Mori, vice-chair of Nippon Steel, arrived in Pittsburgh on Saturday to advocate for the acquisition. The deal faces opposition from both President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, who prefer U.S. Steel to remain under American ownership, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/c0549c37-142f-462a-ae2b-55215ea77419">reported</a> on Tuesday.
Despite these political challenges, Nippon Steel is seeking regulatory approval post-election. Mori is scheduled to meet with government officials in Washington later this week.
Mori is also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41045029/amid-nippon-us-steel-debacle-kamala-harris-stresses-importance-of-us-steel-production-even-if-it">engaging with U.S. Steel workers</a> this week, particularly those in the United Steelworkers union. Some union members have expressed support for the deal, differing from USW president David McCall, who opposes Nippon&#8217;s ownership.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42029943/dow-tumbles-over-300-points-following-economic-reports-investor-sentiment-declines-fear-greed-index-moves-to-neutral-zone?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dow Tumbles Over 300 Points Following Economic Reports, Nvidia, Microsoft Decline: Fear &amp; Greed Index Moves To &#8216;Neutral&#8217; Zone</a>
Nippon Steel has committed to investing nearly $3 billion in U.S. facilities. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. has granted Nippon a 90-day extension to address national security concerns, with a final decision anticipated by the end of the year.
Why It Matters: The acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel has been a contentious issue, with significant political and economic implications. Nippon Steel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/11/41806893/nippon-steel-remains-confident-in-14b-us-steel-deal-despite-trumps-resistance-there-can-be-construct">remains optimistic about finalizing</a> the deal by year-end, despite facing opposition from the Biden administration and President-elect Trump, who plans to block the acquisition.
The deal is seen as a potential boost for the U.S. economy by creating jobs and increasing competitiveness against China&#8217;s steel industry. However, the United Steelworkers union opposes the deal, citing job security concerns for its members.
In October, U.S. Steel reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41665667/us-steel-reports-better-than-expected-q3-results-aims-to-close-nippon-steel-deal-by-year-end"> better-than-expected third-quarter results</a>, with earnings of 56 cents per share, surpassing analyst expectations. The company expressed its intention to close the deal with Nippon Steel by the end of the year.
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NISTF

Nippon Steel Execs Rally Support in Pennsylvania Amid Pushback On US Steel Takeover

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41551461/nvidia-overtakes-apple-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-again">world&#8217;s largest market capitalization</a> company, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), will report its September quarter earnings on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The street is keenly waiting for the company to report its financials as its shares have risen 191% year-to-date but declined by 2.5% over the last month.
On a year-to-date basis, Nvidia has outperformed the Nasdaq 100 Index, which grew by 24%, whereas, the technology company has underperformed the index in the last month, following Nasdaq 100&#8217;s growth of 0.87%.
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What Happened: While many analysts expect good results from the chipmaker, technical analyst, and chief investment officer at NeoTrader, Dr C.K. Narayan says that &#8220;the trend is resolute in Nvidia charts.&#8221; He expects the stock to trade upwards of $140 per share if the third-quarter financials beat the street expectations.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NVDA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NVDA</a> Tomorrow is big day as NVDA reports. The trend is resolute in NVDA no doubt, but I espy some supply emerging at 140+ levels in the stock. So, good numbers will have to beat Street expectations for the trend to continue. Depends on what is baked in already. <a href="https://t.co/vQDcoIGQ2F">pic.twitter.com/vQDcoIGQ2F</a>
&mdash; Dr.C.K.Narayan (@CK_Narayan) <a href="https://twitter.com/CK_Narayan/status/1858743810131370012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Earnings Expectations
Nvidia, led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41883803/nvidias-blackwell-chip-revenue-could-hit-6-billion-next-quarter-analyst">Jensen Huang</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41883803/nvidias-blackwell-chip-revenue-could-hit-6-billion-next-quarter-analyst"> has forecasted</a> third-quarter revenue of approximately $32.5 billion, driven by strong demand for its Hopper and Blackwell GPUs.
These GPUs are expected to bolster Nvidia's data center segment. The Blackwell units, priced between $30,000 and $40,000, are in high demand, with production ramping up in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Nvidia is fully supply-constrained on new products, which could limit the potential upside for the current quarter and the company&#8217;s outlook, said Joseph Moore, a Morgan Stanley analyst. Morgan Stanley maintains Nvidia as a top pick with an &#8216;overweight&#8217; rating, raising the price target from $150 to $160.
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Historical Nvidia Earnings Data
According to a recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42048963/why-nvidia-earnings-may-trigger-massive-sp-500-volatility">Benzinga report</a> and <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data over the last 12 quarters, Nvidia has exceeded earnings-per-share (EPS) expectations 10 times and missed revenue expectations only once.
On average, Nvidia shares moved 5.3% in the single trading day following its earnings release.
The largest 1-day gain followed its first quarter 2024 earnings, when the stock surged 24.4%, while the worst reaction occurred after fourth quarter 2024 results, with a decline of 7.6%.
Here&#8217;s a snapshot of the company&#8217;s recent earnings performance:
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Equities

Market Summary

NVDA

Nvidia Shares To Climb Over $140+ Levels, Says Technical Analyst Ahead Of Q3 Results: '...Will Have To Beat Street Expectations For The Trend To Continue'

Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google Gemini AI chatbot came under scrutiny after reportedly telling a user, "You are a stain on the universe. Please d&#x2A;e.&#8221;
What Happened: Last week, a Reddit user alleged that during an interaction, the Gemini chatbot became hostile, delivering a string of alarming statements culminating in the phrase &#8220;Please d&#x2A;e.&#8221;
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/19022944/Screenshot-2024-11-19-at-12.59.37%E2%80%AFPM-1024x527.png" alt="" class="wp-image-654305" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Google Gemini/CBS</figcaption></figure>
The incident, first <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-ai-chatbot-threatening-message-human-please-die/">reported</a> by CBS News, followed another incident where Character.AI&#8217;s chatbot allegedly influenced a teenager to commit suicide, as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/chatbot-ai-lawsuit-suicide-teen-artificial-intelligence-9d48adc572100822fdbc3c90d1456bd0">per</a> the Associated Press.
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In response, Google acknowledged the incident in an emailed statement to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga</a> and then <a href="https://x.com/GeminiApp/status/1857586170483585461">on</a> X, formerly Twitter. The company confirmed that the response violated its policy guidelines, and stated that actions were taken to prevent similar occurrences.
&#8220;We take these issues seriously. Large language models can sometimes respond with nonsensical responses, and this is an example of that. This response violated our <a href="https://gemini.google/policy-guidelines/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">policies</a> and we've taken action to prevent similar outputs from occurring,&#8221; a Google spokesperson told <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga</a>.
The tech giant's investigation also concluded that the incident was isolated and not reflective of a systemic issue. However, Google acknowledged that it could not rule out the possibility of a malicious attempt to provoke the chatbot into generating inappropriate behavior.
Corrective measures have since been implemented to prevent Gemini from producing similar responses in the future.
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Why It Matters: Google&#8217;s generative AI platform, Gemini, has emerged as a competitor to OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Copilot, Anthropic's Claude, and Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) LLaMA, among others.
The company has also gained traction through efforts such as the Gemini API Developer Competition and seamless integration within the Google ecosystem.
Despite its advancements, Gemini has faced criticism since its launch, with concerns raised over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/02/37356467/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-admits-gemini-ai-errors-completely-unacceptable-no-ai-is-perfect-we-got-it">biased responses</a> and errors in image generation.
This latest incident has sparked a broader debate about&nbsp;the safety and reliability of&nbsp;AI systems, particularly as tech giants race&nbsp;to develop advanced generative AI&nbsp;models.
Some argue that the fast-paced development of AI has often overlooked thorough testing and ethical concerns.
Last month, Google&#8217;s parent company reported a 15% year-over-year increase in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41611263/alphabet-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-google-cloud-up-35-momentum-across-the-compan">third-quarter revenue</a>.
At the time, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai stated that all seven Google platforms with over two billion users, including Google Maps, now operate on Gemini models. To meet growing demand, Gemini is also being made available to developers, beginning with GitHub Copilot.
Price Action: On Monday, Alphabet&#8217;s Class A stock rose 1.63%, closing at $175.30, while Class C stock increased by 1.67%, finishing at $176.80, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Google's Gemini Chatbot Draws Scrutiny After Hostile Interaction With User: Here's What The Search Giant Has To Say

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Star Equity Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRR#NASDAQ">STRR</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.32 per share on revenue of $13.15 million. 
• EuroDry (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDRY#NASDAQ">EDRY</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.23 per share on revenue of $19.14 million. 
• S&amp;W Seed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANW#NASDAQ">SANW</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $1.40 per share on revenue of $17.00 million. 
• GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $415.42 million. 
• Valvoline (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVV#NYSE">VVV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $432.47 million. 
• Energizer Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.17 per share on revenue of $805.43 million. 
• Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $3.01 billion. 
• Kingsoft Cloud Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $247.64 million. 
• Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATAT#NASDAQ">ATAT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $264.74 million. 
• MYT Netherlands Parent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYTE#NYSE">MYTE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $203.93 million. 
• Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.82 per share on revenue of $19.94 billion. 
• Vipshop Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIPS#NYSE">VIPS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $2.91 billion. 
• Weibo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WB#NASDAQ">WB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $435.98 million. 
• Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $167.72 billion. 
• Viking Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.85 per share on revenue of $1.66 billion. 
• Danimer Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNMR#NYSE">DNMR</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $8.57 million. 
• Northern Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTIC#NASDAQ">NTIC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $22.50 million. 
• Eltek (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELTK#NASDAQ">ELTK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $12.40 million. 
• Futu Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.97 per share on revenue of $347.63 million. 
• Allot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLT#NASDAQ">ALLT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $22.80 million. 
• Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.86 per share on revenue of $1.61 billion. 
• XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.27 per share on revenue of $1.38 billion. 
• Amer Sports (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $1.30 billion. 
• Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.25 per share on revenue of $8.27 billion. 
• Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCSL#NASDAQ">OCSL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $96.90 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Workhorse Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.82 per share on revenue of $4.68 million. 
• XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $772.20 million. 
• AZEK Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZEK#NYSE">AZEK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $339.99 million. 
• Algorhythm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIME#NASDAQ">RIME</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Sociedad Quimica Y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $1.09 billion. 
• StoneX Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNEX#NASDAQ">SNEX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.05 per share on revenue of $462.98 million. 
• Kore Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KORE#NYSE">KORE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.63 per share on revenue of $67.90 million. 
• ReNew Energy Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNW#NASDAQ">RNW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $313.59 million. 
• Qifu Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QFIN#NASDAQ">QFIN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.42 per share on revenue of $588.49 million. 
• Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $305.05 million. 
• Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.55 per share on revenue of $286.49 million. 
• La-Z-Boy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LZB#NYSE">LZB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $505.98 million. 
• Auna (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUNA#NYSE">AUNA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $297.67 million. 
• Varex Imaging (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VREX#NASDAQ">VREX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $200.54 million. 
• Keysight Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.57 per share on revenue of $1.26 billion. 
• ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTO#NYSE">ZTO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $1.48 billion. 
• Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLB#NYSE">DLB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $307.94 million. 
• Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBDC#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $234.39 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For November 19, 2024

Morgan Stanley has shifted to a more optimistic stance on the stock market, projecting an 11% increase in the S&amp;P 500 by the end of 2025. Mike Wilson, the firm&#8217;s chief investment officer and chief U.S. equity strategist, released a note on Monday outlining this new outlook.
What Happened: Wilson&#8217;s revised target for the S&amp;P 500 is 6,500, up from his previous mid-year 2025 target of 5,400. This shift comes as a surprise given Wilson&#8217;s historically bearish perspective, which accurately predicted the 2022 bear market. He attributes the bullish outlook to anticipated Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, economic growth, and potential deregulation under the incoming Trump administration, Business Insider <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-morgan-stanley-mike-wilson-bullish-11-upside-2024-11">reported</a> on Tuesday.
&#8220;A potential rise in corporate animal spirits post the election (as we saw following the 2016 election) could catalyze a more balanced earnings profile across the market in 2025,&#8221; Wilson said.
Despite acknowledging high valuations, he believes they are justifiable if the economy remains stable. He recommends focusing on high-quality cyclical stocks, particularly in the financial sector, while advising caution with consumer discretionary and staple stocks due to pricing power concerns and tariff risks.
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Wilson advises investors to remain adaptable amid potential policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump, which could impact markets in both the short and long term.
Why It Matters:The bullish outlook from Morgan Stanley comes at a time when the market is closely watching<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42033047/us-stocks-likely-to-open-on-a-tentative-note-as-investors-gear-up-for-nvidia-retail-earnings-analyst-updates-sp-500-target-for-2025-says-market-is-expensive"> key economic indicators</a>. Recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested a cautious approach to rate cuts, with expectations for a December cut dropping to 62% from 72% last week, according to the CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool. 
Additionally, the upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42048963/why-nvidia-earnings-may-trigger-massive-sp-500-volatility">earnings report from NVIDIA</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is expected to significantly impact the S&amp;P 500. NVIDIA&#8217;s influence on the AI-driven technology sector means its financial results could sway overall market sentiment, making Morgan Stanley&#8217;s bullish outlook particularly noteworthy in the current climate.
Price Action: After Trump&#8217;s win, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) has experienced significant upswing. However, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro,</a> it has dropped by 1.76% in the past five days. Meanwhile, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) has fallen by 2.65% in the same period, as of Tuesday pre-market hours.
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'Potential Rise In Corporate Animal Spirits' Turns Morgan Stanley Bullish On Stocks, Predicts 11% Upside By 2025

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Monday, with the Nasdaq gaining more than 100 points during the session as the Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock surged 5.6% following reports of President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42028797/tesla-soars-over-5-in-overnight-trading-as-trump-administration-reportedly-seeks-to-ease-fsd-norms">policy outlook on regulations for autonomous driving</a>.
U.S. stocks recorded losses last week, with the S&amp;P 500 falling 2.1% and the Nasdaq Composite losing around 3.2%. The 30-stock Dow lost 1.2% during the week.
As far as the earnings season is concerned, around 93% of the S&amp;P 500 companies have released quarterly results so far, with around 74% of those exceeding earnings estimates.
On the economic data front, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index climbed to 46 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, compared to 43 in October.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday. However, industrials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 55 points to 43,389.60 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.39% to 5,893.62, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.60% to close at 18,791.81 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), and Medtronic Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 50.1, the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 51.1.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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The development of a new artificial intelligence-based version of Amazon.com Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) voice assistant Alexa is reportedly facing significant challenges, according to internal memos.
What Happened: The new AI Alexa is experiencing latency problems, which could lead to customer dissatisfaction, Fortune obtained and <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/11/18/new-ai-alexa-latency-problems-echo-compatibility-uber-opentable/?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> the memo The delay between a user&#8217;s request and the AI&#8217;s response is a critical issue that needs to be resolved before the product&#8217;s launch.
These latency issues are just one of several concerns raised by Amazon employees in internal communications over the past few months. These challenges highlight the obstacles Amazon must overcome to release the updated Alexa, a product crucial to the company&#8217;s future.
The updated Alexa is a key indicator of Amazon&#8217;s position in the race among Big Tech companies to dominate consumer-facing AI. Currently, Amazon is considered to be trailing behind its peers like Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), as well as newcomers like OpenAI and Perplexity AI.
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Despite these challenges, Amazon remains committed to its vision for Alexa. The company is working to enable more proactive and capable assistance on the over half a billion Alexa-enabled devices already in homes around the world.
Amazon did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
Why It Matters: The development of the new AI Alexa is a part of Amazon&#8217;s broader push into the AI space. The company has been making significant investments in AI, including the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41895759/amazon-set-to-introduce-new-ai-chips-in-december-to-rival-jensen-huangs-ai-stalwart-we-want-to-be-absolutely-the-best-place-to-run-nvidia">development of custom AI chip</a>s to reduce its reliance on Nvidia.
Amazon is also reportedly considering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41832230/after-openai-and-perplexity-ai-startup-anthropic-may-secure-another-massive-investment-amazon-report">second multi-billion-dollar investment</a> in the AI startup Anthropic, which leverages its cloud services for training.
These investments are part of Amazon&#8217;s broader AI strategy, which includes the launch of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40960339/amazons-ai-effort-takes-aim-at-a-household-name-with-new-video-technology">new video-generation tool</a> powered by AI, and the introduction of a generative <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40942266/amazon-launches-ai-assistant-codenamed-project-amelia">AI-powered personal assistant</a> codenamed &#8216;Project Amelia.&#8217;
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Kim Kardashian applauded Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) design chief Franz von Holzhausen on Monday for the design of the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tesla-cybercab">two-seat Cybercab</a> with no pedals or steering wheels.
What Happened: &#8220;Have to give respect and credit to one of the best car designers ever, Franz von Holzhausen. This car is crazyyyyy!&#8221; Kardashian said in one of her Instagram stories about the Cybercab.
The celebrity also shared short videos of her interacting with Tesla&#8217;s Optimus and playing rock, paper, scissors with the humanoid robot. 
Kardashian also shared images of a golden Optimus robot. &#8220;Only one gold one exists,&#8221; she said. 
Kardashian is already a Tesla customer. She is on the list of celebrities who have taken delivery of a Cybertruck, likely due to its unusual and angular eye-grabbing design, together with singer Lady Gaga, songwriter Pharrell Williams, tennis star Serena Williams, basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, singer Justin Bieber and music power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, also known as Shaq, is also a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40758484/nba-legend-shaq-shows-off-his-new-widebody-carbon-fiber-tesla-cybertruck-elon-musk-has-a-on">prominent Cybertruck fan</a> &#8211; he likes it so much that he bought a second unit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40413674/nba-legend-shaq-missed-his-tesla-cybertruck-so-much-instead-of-shipping-it-from-vegas-to-at">instead of shipping his existing one from Vegas to Atlanta</a>.
Why It Matters: Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41284847/tesla-reveals-two-seater-cybercab-that-drives-itself">revealed the Cybercab</a> at an event near Los Angeles in October. Tesla CEO Elon Musk then said that the vehicle would enter production &#8220;before 2027&#8221; and would be priced under $30,000. The vehicle has no manual controls and is meant for autonomous driving operations alone.
Optimus, meanwhile, is also expected to be available at a $20,000- $30,000 price point once production ramps up.&nbsp;
Musk previously said that the EV company would have &#8220;genuinely useful&#8221; humanoid robots in low production for use within its factories next year. The company will &#8220;hopefully&#8221; increase production for other customers in 2026, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39880470/elon-musk-pushes-back-optimus-timeline-says-teslas-humanoid-robot-will-hopefully-be-available-for-ot">he said in July. </a>However, Musk is known for providing over-ambitious timelines which he cannot deliver upon. 
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link.</a>
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ACI Worldwide To Protect Zimbabwe's Payments Landscape Through Partnership With Zimswitch

Third Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights
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<li>Total number of paying clients1 increased 33.1% year-over-year to 2,196,647 as of September 30, 2024.</li>
<li>Total number of registered clients2 increased 22.8% year-over-year to 4,284,786 as of September 30, 2024.</li>
<li>Total number of users3 increased 14.4% year-over-year to 24.1 million as of September 30, 2024.</li>
<li>Total client assets increased 48.1% year-over-year to HK$693.4 billion as of September 30, 2024.</li>
<li>Daily average client assets were HK$593.2 billion in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 23.4% from the same period in 2023.</li>
<li>Total trading volume in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 74.7% year-over-year to HK$1.90 trillion, in which trading volume for U.S. stocks was HK$1.53 trillion, and trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was HK$347.7 billion.</li>
<li>Daily average revenue trades (DARTs)4 in the third quarter of 2024 increased 68.0% year-over-year to 698,811.</li>
<li>Margin financing and securities lending balance increased 25.5% year-over-year to HK$40.6 billion as of September 30, 2024.</li>
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FUTU's Q3 Total Number Of Paying Clients Increased 33.1% YoY; Total Number Of Users +14.4%YoY; Total Client Assets +48.1% YoY; Total Trading Volume +74.7% YoY

Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOW/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, Nov. 19.</a>
Analysts expect the Mooresville, North Carolina-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.81 per share, down from $3.06 per share in the year-ago period. Lowe&#8217;s projects to report quarterly revenue of $19.91 billion, compared to $20.47 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Aug. 20, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.10, beating the analyst consensus of $3.99. Quarterly revenues totaled $23.586 billion, missing the street view of $24.013 billion.
Lowe&#8217;s shares gained 0.9% to close at $271.77 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOW/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $275 to $305 on Nov. 8. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $306 to $307 on Nov. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $280 to $295 on Nov. 6. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 87%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Max Rakhlenko maintained a Hold rating and boosted the price target from $270 to $290 on Oct. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and increased the price target from $250 to $300 on Oct. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
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Considering buying LOW stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Lowe's Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Futu Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>) reported quarterly earnings of HK$9.42 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of HK$9.85 by 4.37 percent. This is a 19.85 percent increase over earnings of HK$7.86 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of HK$3.436 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of HK$3.209 billion by 7.07 percent. This is a 29.66 percent increase over sales of HK$2.650 billion the same period last year.

Futu Holdings Q3 2024 Adj. EPS HK$9.42 Misses HK$9.85 Estimate, Sales HK$3.436B Beat HK$3.209B Estimate

Rapper Heather Morgan, known as the &#8216;Crocodile of Wall Street&#8217;, is set to serve 18 months in prison for conspiring with her hacker husband to launder billions of dollars of stolen Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: Morgan, 34, was sentenced on Monday in a federal court in Washington for her role in the sensational cyberattack on cryptocurrency exchange&nbsp;Bitfinex in 2016, according to a <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-18/hacker-s-wife-razzlekhan-gets-18-months-for-money-laundering">report </a>by Bloomberg. Her spouse and hack mastermind, Ilya Lichtenstein, has already been awarded a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42011697/bitcoin-hacker-sentenced-to-5-years-for-laundering-billions-in-crypto-theft">five-year sentence</a>. 
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Morgan became a well-known figure in Twitter's (now X) high-finance community for posting obscure rap videos under the moniker &#8220;The Crocodile of Wall Street.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Morgan and Lichtenstein were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/01/30468047/from-wall-street-to-tech-company-hire-the-story-of-the-crocodile-and-the-120-000-bitcoin-h">charged</a> by the Justice Department in February 2022 in what has been described by authorities as one of the most sophisticated money-laundering operations ever encountered in the cryptocurrency space.
The hack targeted Hong Kong-based exchange Bitfinex in 2016, compromising 36% of the company&#8217;s assets. About 119,754 BTCs were stolen in the attack, worth about $71 million at that time and over $11 billion today. By 2022, the couple had successfully laundered around 21% of the stolen funds, worth $14 million at 2016 prices and exceeding $1 billion in 2022.
Authorities recovered over 96% of the stolen Bitcoin, valued at over $6 billion, thanks in part to Lichtenstein&#8217;s cooperation following his arrest in 2022.
Last year, the couple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/08/33566259/razzlekhan-and-husband-plead-guilty-in-multibillion-dollar-bitcoin-laundering-case">pleaded guilty</a> to charges. Morgan, who was not part of the original hack, was enlisted by Lichtenstein to launder the stolen digital currency.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $91,943.90, up 0.84% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Bitfinex Bitcoin Laundering Case Lands 'Crocodile Of Wall Street' In Jail

BW LPG is pleased to announce that its 52% owned subsidiary BW LPG India has decided to sell its 2007-built vessel BW Cedar as part of a planned fleet renewal. On a 100% basis, the sale is priced at approximately US$65 million and is expected to generate a net book gain of around US$33 million and about US$51 million in net cash after repayment of its existing bank loan. The vessel will be delivered to the new owners in Q1 2025.
In addition, BW LPG has declared a purchase option for BW Kizoku, a 2019 Japan-built VLGC. BW Kizoku is currently on time charter with BW LPG with a purchase option, which BW LPG exercised for a consideration of US$69.8 million. The vessel is expected to be delivered in January 2025 and will continue to trade in the conventional BW LPG fleet.

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BW LPG Sells 2007-Built BW Cedar For $65M, Acquires Modern 2019-Built BW Kizoku For $69.8M

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<li>Approximately €70 Million in Upfront and Near-term Payments to Cytokinetics</li>
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