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Coeptis Therapeutics shares are trading lower after the company announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split.

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Throughout 2024, certain small-cap gems in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/russell-2000"> the Russell 2000</a> soared past expectations and gained over 1,000% year-to-date.
Using a methodology focused on high-trading-volume tech stocks with &#8220;buy&#8221; ratings or better, Benzinga identified three winners.
Analysts still see room to run — here's why.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Rigetti Computing: YTD Gain — 1,578%</h2>
Quantum computing isn't just a buzzword — it's becoming big business. Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) is leading the charge, with its Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) platform and innovative quantum processors.
Why the surge? Rigetti's picks-and-shovels business model positions it as the backbone of quantum computing. Its cloud platform integrates seamlessly with traditional hardware, making quantum power more accessible. Analysts liken Rigetti to an early-stage Nvidia, and with its strong cash position, the company seems primed for further innovation.
Caveat: Revenue is still modest ($2.4 million in the third quarter of 2024) and losses remain steep. But if Rigetti can crack the code on scaling quantum tech, the potential payoff could be massive.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. D-Wave Quantum: YTD Gain — 1,107%</h2>
D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) is redefining problem-solving with its Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) model. Its annealing quantum computers, capable of solving logistical and financial optimization problems, have captured investor interest.
The appeal lies in D-Wave's focus on real-world applications, from supply chain optimization to drug discovery. Its cloud-based tools make quantum computing accessible, while collaborations with major industries hint at a bright future.
Challenges? Like its peers, D-Wave's revenue ($9.4 million) pales compared to its operating losses ($74 million). Yet, the stock's meteoric rise reflects growing confidence in the transformative potential of its tech.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. SoundHound AI: YTD Gain — 1,064%</h2>
SoundHound AI Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) is riding the AI wave, with a 89% revenue increase in the third quarter of 2024. Its secret sauce? Partnerships like one with Apivia Courtage, where its AI tools have revolutionized customer interactions by reducing direct inquiries by 20%.
The company is expanding into healthcare, retail, and finance, aiming to cement its role in conversational AI. With analysts setting ambitious price targets, SoundHound is proving there's plenty of room left in the AI market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks To Watch</h2>
From quantum computing to conversational AI, these three stocks have delivered jaw-dropping returns in 2024. While risks abound in these nascent industries, their explosive potential makes them ones to watch. 
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or an investor seeking the next big thing, the future of these companies — and their stock prices — could be truly transformative.
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Javier Milei took office as the President of Argentina in December 2023 and took his trademark chainsaw to the country's economic policies. Interest in several Argentina-based stocks has been rising as his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42513867/elon-musk-praises-argentinas-31-spending-cuts-under-milei-but-what-about-the-recession">drastic reforms take hold. </a>
What To Know: Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist, has implemented significant economic reforms since he took office almost exactly one year ago. He cut spending on government programs, including healthcare, welfare, and education, substantially and dismissed more than 30,000 government employees. 
Argentina's monthly rate of inflation has come down from 25% in December 2023 to 2.4% in December 2024 and the country achieved a fiscal surplus for the first time in 15 years.&nbsp;
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While Milei&#8217;s policies have reduced inflation and boosted market performance, they have also led to increased poverty and unemployment rates, with significant challenges for the working class. However, a Gallup poll conducted at the one-year mark of Milei&#8217;s presidency shows his personal approval rating at 48%. 
Businesses in Argentina appear to be thriving under Milei's administration, with the country's stock market, as measured by the S&amp;P Mervel Index, up more than 175% in 2024.
The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGT#NYSE">ARGT</a>), which invests in companies with exposure to Argentina and tracks the MSCI All Argentina 25/50 Index, has gained more than 65% year-to-date.&nbsp;
MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), a Latin American e-commerce company based in Argentina, is up 10% this year and shares of YPF SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YPF#NYSE">YPF</a>), an Argentina-based oil and gas company, have soared more than 150% in 2024.&nbsp;
Analysts at BBVA Research <a href="https://www.bbvaresearch.com/en/publicaciones/argentina-economic-outlook-december-2024/">said that after</a> a brief recession in 2024, fourth-quarter data showed improvements which are complemented by renewed confidence in Argentina's government.&nbsp;
BBVA Research sees a recovery for the economy in 2025 driven by private consumption and investment,&nbsp; "creating a positive outlook for 2025."
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 100 points on Friday.
Shares of Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMKTA#NASDAQ">IMKTA</a>) fell in today's pre-market trading after the company reported results for the three and twelve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IMKTA/earnings">months ended Sept. 28</a>.
Net sales fell to $1.40 billion for the recent quarter, down from $1.58 billion in the year-ago period.
Ingles Markets shares fell 1.2% to $65.51 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMD#NASDAQ">VMD</a>) shares dipped 6.7% to $7.62 in pre-market trading after gaining 2% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Evotec SE  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVO#NASDAQ">EVO</a>) declined 6.6% to $4.56 in pre-market trading following a 2% decline on Thursday.</li>
<li>Nabors Energy Transition Corp. II (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NETD#NASDAQ">NETD</a>) fell 6.3% to $10.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Third Harmonic Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THRD#NASDAQ">THRD</a>) fell 4.8% to $10.31 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) shares declined 4.7% to $21.26 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSO#NYSE">MNSO</a>) fell 3% to $24.37 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>American Coastal Insurance Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACIC#NASDAQ">ACIC</a>) dipped 2.6% to $13.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares slipped 0.7% to $451.12 in pre-market trading after declining around 1.8% on Thursday.</li>
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ICICI Bank's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBN#NYSE">IBN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 25.89 million shares sold short, which is 1.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.22 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>ICICI Bank Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735306222_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ICICI Bank has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ICICI Bank's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ICICI Bank's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.04%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into ICICI Bank's Recent Short Interest

GameStop's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.25% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 31.06 million shares sold short, which is 8.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.11 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>GameStop Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735306217_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GameStop has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing GameStop's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, GameStop's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.77%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(GME) - Analyzing GameStop's Short Interest

IREN's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NYSE">IREN</a>) short percent of float has risen 40.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.41 million shares sold short, which is 7.04% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>IREN Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735306211_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for IREN has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing IREN's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, IREN's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.45%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into IREN's Recent Short Interest

Two leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been identified as the worst performers of the year, according to&nbsp;Morningstar. The&nbsp;Defiance Daily Target 2X Long&nbsp;MSTR ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTX#NASDAQ">MSTX</a>) has been named the worst, with&nbsp;Bryan Armour, Morningstar&#8217;s&nbsp;director of passive strategies research,&nbsp;describing it as a &#8220;Russian nesting doll&#8221; of issues.
What Happened: The ETF, valued at $2.2 billion, focuses on MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), a company with significant investments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>). The ETF amplifies risks by doubling down on a stock that already acts as a leveraged bitcoin proxy. Structural issues such as imprecise swaps and volatility drag further exacerbate its problems, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/ba85df0c-eb95-4f12-a811-1f99d1810315?ref=biztoc.com">reported </a>on Friday.
The&nbsp;YieldMax Short NVDA Option Income&nbsp;Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIPS#NYSE">DIPS</a>), valued at $13 million, also made the list due to its high-yield appeal paired with substantial downside risk through complex derivatives. Armour emphasized that both ETFs demonstrate&nbsp;how high fees and excessive&nbsp;risk can erode long-term returns.
As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, MSTX&#8217;s yearly returns have climbed by 237.33% as of Friday&#8217;s pre-market hours. Meanwhile, DIPS dropped by 38.76% in terms of YTD returns.
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On the other hand, two ETFs were commended for their effective strategies:&nbsp;Jensen&#8217;s&nbsp;$70 million Quality Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JGRW#NYSE">JGRW</a>) and&nbsp;Neuberger Berman&#8217;s&nbsp;$216 million Small-Mid Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBSM#NYSE">NBSM</a>). These products offer proven, active strategies with lower volatility and competitive returns.
Benzinga Pro data revealed that JGRW increased by 3.96% in terms of YTD returns while NBSM climbed by 0.90%.
Why It Matters: The&nbsp;Defiance Daily Target 2X Long&nbsp;MSTR ETF&nbsp;and its counterpart, the T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTU#BATS">MSTU</a>), collectively <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42275232/leveraged-microstrategy-etfs-are-playing-with-fire-experts-warn">manage around $5 billion</a> in assets. These funds are designed to amplify&nbsp;MicroStrategy&#8217;s daily stock returns by 2x, reflecting investor enthusiasm amid Bitcoin&#8217;s recent rally. However, experts have warned that these ETFs expose investors to significant risks and underperformance.
Furthermore, these ETFs have shown&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42667093/microstrategy-etfs-face-tracking-error-because-of-volatility-here-are-the-potential-risks-investors-face">significant tracking errors</a>&nbsp;due to their exposure to volatile swaps and options. This highlights potential risks for investors, as sharp deviations have been observed in the ETFs tracking&nbsp;MicroStrategy, underscoring the challenges of maintaining alignment with the underlying asset.
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Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) has delivered a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42696805/palantir-touted-as-next-oracle-by-dan-ives-here-is-why-the-wedbush-analyst-called-the-company-a-table-pounder">remarkable </a>395% return this year, outperforming the entire S&amp;P 500. Despite this strong performance, concerns are growing about the stock&#8217;s lofty valuation, with a few analysts expressing caution due to potential overbought conditions. 
What Happened: Palantir&#8217;s shares are trading at a price nearly 172 times over its 2025 earnings, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data. At the same time, the average forward price-to-earnings of its peers stand at 59.440 times, implying that PLTR is nearly three times more expensive than its industry's average. 
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<td>Stocks</td>
<td>Forward P/E</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc </td>
<td>172.414 </td>
<td>395.42%</td>
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<td>Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) </td>
<td>30.581 </td>
<td>33.42%</td>
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<td>SAP SE (ETR: SAP) </td>
<td>38.462 </td>
<td>74.60%</td>
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<td>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) </td>
<td>22.075 </td>
<td>-22.40%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Intuit Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) </td>
<td>33.670 </td>
<td>7.03%</td>
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<td>Average P/E </td>
<td>59.440</td>
<td>(As of Dec. 26 Close)</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a></figcaption></figure>
The technical analysis of daily moving averages indicates a strong uptrend.
The stock ended at $82.41 apiece on Thursday. This was above its eight and 50-day simple moving average of $78.50 and $74.57, respectively. According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data, its current stock price was also higher than the 50-day moving average of $61.73, and its 200-day moving average of $36.13.
On the other hand, the relative strength index of 71.99 suggests the stock is overbought and could potentially be nearing a price correction.
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Why It Matters: According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>, PLTR has a consensus &#8216;sell&#8217; with a price target of $35.58 based on the ratings of 20 analysts.
The highest price target out of all the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">analysts</a> tracked by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga </a>is $80 issued by UBS with a &#8216;neutral&#8217; rating on Dec. 19. UBS is bullish on Palantir&#8217;s AI-driven growth potential but remains sidelined due to its extremely high valuation. UBS believes the current valuation is unjustified with 49 times revenue and 124 times free cash flow on 2025 estimates. Despite this, Palantir&#8217;s impressive growth and increasing institutional interest make it a stock to watch for potential future investment opportunities, says UBS.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, a strong Palantir bull with a $75 price target issued on Nov. 25 with an &#8216;outperform&#8217; rating. He believes AI spending will surge in 2025. He lauds Palantir as &#8220;the Messi of AI,&#8221; emphasizing its leading role in the AI revolution. Ives highlights the expanding use cases for Palantir&#8217;s products, a growing partner ecosystem, and rising demand for its enterprise AI solutions.
Mizuho raised its price target to $44 while maintaining an &#8216;underperform&#8217; rating. This increase reflects broader software sector multiple expansions. Mizuho identifies key trends driving software growth: digital transformation, AI, data analytics, cloud migrations, DevOps, and cybersecurity. While the risk/reward is more balanced, Mizuho sees continued attractiveness in the software sector.
The lowest target price of $7.5 per share, maintaining an &#8216;underperform&#8217; from Wolfe Research was adjusted on Aug. 8, 2023. The average price target of $64.67 between UBS, Mizuho, and Baird implies a 20.96% downside for PLTR.
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Price Action: Shares were down 0.41% in the premarket to $81.81 apiece, whereas the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined by 0.2% at $528.55.
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