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AssetMark Financial Holdings Inc is a provider of extensive wealth management and technology solutions that power independent financial advisers and their clients. It provides an end-to-end experience, spanning nearly all elements of an adviser's engagement with the client, from initial conversations to ongoing financial planning discussions, including performance reporting and billing. In addition, the company's platform provides tools and capabilities for advisers to better manage their day-to-day business activities, giving them more time for meaningful conversations with investors.

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Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; recently took to social media to laud NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang as a &#8220;very special man.&#8221;
What Happened: On Friday, Cramer wrote on social media platform X, &#8220;The world will know about Jensen after 60 Minutes on Sunday.. this very special man&#8230;..Nvidia.&#8221;
The post was in anticipation of Huang&#8217;s feature on the prime-time American television news show, 60 Minutes, which was scheduled to air on the following Sunday.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1783781517086355491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Cramer has been a long-time supporter of Huang and Nvidia. In February, he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37268177/cramer-celebrates-national-nvidia-day-compares-ceo-jensen-huang-to-taylor-swift">compared</a> Huang to &#8220;our modern-day DaVinci&#8221; and celebrated &#8220;National Nvidia Day.&#8221; He has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37240744/cramer-celebrates-national-nvidia-day-compares-ceo-jensen-huang-to-taylor-swift">praised</a> Huang&#8217;s vision for the future and the company&#8217;s strong fourth-quarter earnings.
More recently, in April, Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38214883/jim-cramer-backs-jensen-huang-tim-cook-amid-wall-street-skepticism-dont-scoff-when-i-tell-you-to">expressed his confidence</a> in Huang and other influential figures, urging Wall Street to trust them despite the skeptics. This latest tweet further solidifies Cramer&#8217;s admiration for Huang and his belief in the impact of Huang&#8217;s 60 Minutes feature.
In February, he compared Huang to Taylor Swift, celebrating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37240744/cramer-celebrates-national-nvidia-day-compares-ceo-jensen-huang-to-taylor-swift">Nvidia&#8217;s earnings day</a> as a holiday. He has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37268177/the-goat-jim-cramer-says-nvidias-jensen-huang-is-a-bigger-visionary-than-teslas-elon-musk">praised Huang as a visionary</a>, even comparing him to Tesla&#8216;s Elon Musk.
Despite Wall Street&#8217;s skepticism, Cramer has consistently expressed his confidence in Huang, urging investors to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38214883/jim-cramer-backs-jensen-huang-tim-cook-amid-wall-street-skepticism-dont-scoff-when-i-tell-you-to">trust in his leadership</a>. He backed Huang and Apple&#8216;s Tim Cook amid market cynicism.
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With BEQVEZ now approved for use, Pfizer is launching an innovative warranty program based on durability of patient response to treatment. The goal of the warranty is to provide greater certainty to payers, maximize access for eligible patients who receive BEQVEZ, and offer financial protection by insuring against the risk of efficacy failure.
"For people living with hemophilia, disease management can interfere with many aspects of their lives. A one-time infusion of BEQVEZ may allow eligible patients more time for the things they love," said Kim Phelan, Chief Operating Officer, The Coalition for Hemophilia B. "We are excited to have BEQVEZ as a promising treatment option for eligible people living with hemophilia B. We look forward to learning more and celebrating with the community and with Pfizer at our annual conference that is currently taking place."
BEQVEZ is currently under review with the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and the treatment recently received regulatory approval in Canada. In addition to BEQVEZ, Pfizer currently has two other Phase 3 programs investigating gene therapy in populations where there is a high unmet need: hemophilia A (giroctocogene fitelparvovec) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (fordadistrogene movaparvovec). Additionally, a Phase 3 trial is investigating marstacimab, a novel, investigational anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor for the treatment of people with hemophilia A and B with and without inhibitors. A Biologics License Application and European Marketing Authorization Application for marstacimab are currently under review with the FDA and EMA, respectively.

Pfizer Says U.S. FDA Approved Company's BEQVEZ (fidanacogene elaparvovec-dzkt), A One-Time Gene Therapy For Adults With Hemophilia B; Company Now Plans Launching An Innovative Warranty Program Based On Durability Of Patient Response To Treatment

Tech earnings could come to the market&#8217;s rescue as traders remain jittery about the outcome of key inflation data due on Friday. AI giants&nbsp;Alphabet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) and&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) set a positive tone for tech companies with strong performances&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38445001/alphabet-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-70b-buyback-first-ever-dividend-ai-leadership-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the first quarter</a>.
However, the focus will likely shift to the annual inflation rate, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE), the Federal Reserve&#8217;s preferred gauge. This data, released as part of the personal income and spending report at 8:30 am ET, could provide a double boost to the market. A reading in line with or below expectations could help break the recent lackluster performance.
The PCE data is particularly important because the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed&#8217;s policy-setting arm, meets next Wednesday. The futures market currently prices in a 97% chance of the Fed holding rates steady.
 Futures Performance On Friday ( as of 6:15 a.m. EDT)
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<td>+0.99%</td>
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<td>+0.70%</td>
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<td>+0.15%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket</a>&nbsp;trading on Friday, the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) climbed 0.70% to $507.02,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rallied 0.93% to $428.40, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</figcaption></figure>
Cues From Past Session:
A mixed first-quarter GDP data that showed weaker growth and a rise in an inflation gauge as well as negative reactions to tech earnings sent traders on the defensive on Thursday. The major averages opened notably lower but they trimmed their losses in the session, although they ended notably lower.
Communication services stocks plunged, led lower by Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
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<td>-0.64%</td>
<td>15,611.76</td>
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<td>-0.46%</td>
<td>5,048.42</td>
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<td>-0.98%</td>
<td>38,085.80</td>
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<td>-0.72%</td>
<td>1,981.12</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
While conceding that the strength of the bull market has waned, an analyst said he does not see the end of it.
&#8220;The end of prolonged below-average bearish sentiment and above-average bullish sentiment implies investors may be losing some confidence in the strength of this bull market,&#8221; said LPL Financial Chief Technical Strategist Adam Turnquist. Technical evidence also supported this observation, he said, adding that dip-buyers stopped showing up near the S&amp;P 500's 20-day moving average earlier this month, providing a timely signal for a deeper pullback. 
The analyst, however, said the recent shift in sentiment may not mark the end of the bull market. Technically, he sees the 4,800 area on the S&amp;P 500 as a worst-case scenario in the eventuality of a pullback. 
&#8220;Confidence for a relatively limited drawdown is supported by breadth metrics holding up well, cyclical sector leadership, limited signs of panic in credit or volatility gauges, economic resiliency, and the longer-term momentum implications of this rally,&#8221; he said.
Carson Group&#8217;s Ryan Detrick also exuded optimism, albeit for a different reason. He noted that the &#8220;sell in May and go away&#8221; adage does not apply to the presidential election years. The May-October period, which typically is a weaker period for the market, tends to do well during election years, he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Sell in May? Did you know that these &#39;worst six months&#39; tend to do quite well in an Election year? In fact, up nearly 78% of the time. <a href="https://t.co/F2FNrWk3Fw">pic.twitter.com/F2FNrWk3Fw</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1783600133482873145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The Commerce Department is scheduled to release its personal income and spending report for March at 8:30 a.m. EDT. On a month-over-month basis, the metrics may have increased 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively, in March compared to the 0.3% and 0.8% growth in February.
The price consumption expenditure index is expected to rise 0.3% month-over-month and 2.6% year-over-year. This compares to the February rates of 0.3% and 2.5%, respectively. The monthly rate of the core price consumption expenditure index may have remained unchanged at 0.3% and the annual rate may have slowed from 2.8% to 2.7%.
The University of Michigan&#8217;s final consumer sentiment index for April, due at 10 a.m. EDT, is expected to show the reading remained almost unchanged from the flash reading of 77.9, but down from 79.4 in March. Trades may also focus on the inflation expectations readings of the report.
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Stocks In Focus: 
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<li>Alphabet climbed nearly 12% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading </a>following its quarterly results announcement and dividend initiation and Microsoft rose a more modest 4%. Most AI-levered stocks moved in sympathy.</li>
<li>Other stocks moving on earnings are Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) (down over 10%), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) (down nearly 7.5%), Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) (down over 3%), ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) (up over 11%), Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>) (up about 11.5%) and Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDOC#NYSE">TDOC</a>) (down over 5%).</li>
<li> AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>), Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>), AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/B#NYSE">B</a>), Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>), Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>) are among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies due to report their quarterly results ahead of the market open.</a></li>
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Commodities, Bonds, and Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rose for a second straight session, reversing their recent losses, and approached the $84-a-barrel mark, and gold futures also advanced to around $2,360 an ounce.
The 10-year note yield pulled back from Thursday&#8217;s level and yet held around the 4.68% mark.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) gained modestly to around the $64.3K level.
Asian stocks ended Friday&#8217;s session on a mixed note, with most rebounding from the previous session&#8217;s sell-off. The Chinese and Hong Kong markets extended their gains, while Australia and New Zealand moved lower in a catchup move after remaining closed on Thursday.&#8217;
The Bank of Japan on Friday kept its policy rate unchanged but it lowered its growth forecasts for the economy. 
Major European markets advanced in early trading, reversing from Thursday&#8217;s retreat, with the Euro STOXX 50 gaining about 0.68%.
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Wall Street Futures Ride High On Microsoft, Alphabet Cheer, But Will Inflation Data Burst The Bubble? Why This Analyst Thinks Bull Run Isn't Over Yet

B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein downgrades Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $490 to $400.

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B of A Securities Downgrades Teledyne Technologies to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $400

Needham analyst Matt Dezort reiterates Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Hold.

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Needham Reiterates Hold on Check Point Software

GrafTech International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.10) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.12) by 16.67 percent. This is a 400 percent decrease over losses of $(0.02) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $136.58 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $125.69 million by 8.67 percent. This is a 1.60 percent decrease over sales of $138.80 million the same period last year.

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GrafTech International Q1 Adj $(0.10) Beats $(0.12) Estimate, Sales $136.58M Beat $125.69M Estimate

Citigroup analyst Ronald Josey maintains Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $168 to $190.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Alphabet, Raises Price Target to $190

Needham analyst Mayank Tandon maintains SS&amp;C Techs Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $70 to $74.

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Needham Maintains Buy on SS&C Techs Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $74

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In the&nbsp;second quarter, the company expects seasonal demand improvements across most businesses.&nbsp; Low costs for natural gas and NGLs should continue to benefit margins from LYB&#39;s North American and&nbsp;Middle East&nbsp;production relative to higher oil-based costs in most other regions.&nbsp; With the start of the summer driving season, oxyfuels and refining margins are expected to increase with higher gasoline crack spreads and lower butane costs.&nbsp; During the&nbsp;second quarter, LYB expects to operate its assets in line with market demand with average operating rates of&nbsp;85%&nbsp;for global olefins and polyolefins assets and&nbsp;80%&nbsp;for the Intermediates &amp; Derivatives assets.&nbsp; The company continues to monitor targeted stimulus efforts and remains watchful for demand improvements in&nbsp;China.

LyondellBasell For Q2 Expects Seasonal Demand Improvements Across Most Businesses

Barclays analyst Ross Sandler maintains Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $173 to $200.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Alphabet, Raises Price Target to $200

Needham analyst Joseph Stringer reiterates Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYTM#NASDAQ">RYTM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $50 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Maintains $50 Price Target

For Nextracker, this latest expansion also marks 20 new or expanded U.S. manufacturing partner facilities since 2021 and enables the company to provide over 25 GW of U.S. solar tracker capacity each year.

Nextracker And Jennmar Holdings Subsidiary JM Steel Jointly Announced Completion Of Major Expansion Of Nextracker-dedicated Manufacturing Lines At JM Steel's Leetsdale Steel Facility Achieving 4 GW Of Capacity

The company announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of&nbsp;$0.165&nbsp;per share of common stock, or&nbsp;$0.66&nbsp;per share on an annualized basis. The&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;2024 dividend will be paid on May 14, 2024 to all stockholders of record on May 7, 2024.
In connection with the extension, the Board of Directors replenished the amount of shares authorized for repurchase under the Share Repurchase Program, resulting in available capacity of&nbsp;$50 million.

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Archrock Reports Extension Of Share Repurchase Program For An Additional 24-Month Period

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) defied expectations this week, experiencing a price increase of around 3.7% even as investors pulled a significant amount of money out of Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38427873/blackrocks-spot-bitcoin-etf-sees-zero-inflows-as-net-outflows-tally-130m-on-wednesday">exchange-traded funds (ETFs)</a>.
What Happened: According to <a href="https://sosovalue.xyz/assets/etf">data</a> from SoSoValue, the total net outflow from Bitcoin spot ETFs on Thursday was a hefty $218 million. 
This outflow marks the first time that Fidelity&#8216;s (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>) and Valkyrie&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRRR#NASDAQ">BRRR</a>) ETFs witnessed net withdrawals of $22.61 million and $20.16 million, respectively. 
Grayscale&#8216;s industry-leading (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBTC#OTC">GBTC</a>) ETF shouldered the brunt of the outflows, experiencing a net loss of $139 million on Thursday.
Franklin Templeton&#8216;s EZBC (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZBC#BATS">EZBC</a>) was the lone bright spot, recording a modest daily net inflow of $1.87 million, while BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBIT">IBIT</a>) recorded its second straight day of no new inflows.
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Despite the overall negative sentiment in the ETF market, the price of Bitcoin continues to climb, suggesting a potential disconnect between investor sentiment in the ETF market and the underlying asset itself.
This disconnect is further supported by research from JPMorgan, which indicates a weakening correlation between Bitcoin ETF prices and investor inflows, according to a Coindesk <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/04/26/bitcoin-stable-above-64k-while-etf-outflows-hit-200m/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_campaign=headlines">report</a>.
While the outflows are significant, it&#8217;s worth noting that they come on the heels of a strong week for Bitcoin, with its price climbing nearly 4%. 
Additionally, liquidation data suggests a relatively stable market, with only $13.48 million worth of Bitcoin longs being liquidated in the past 24 hours.
What&#8217;s Next: The recent outflows from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38431467/morgan-stanley-considers-broader-bitcoin-etf-sales-through-broker-network">Bitcoin spot ETFs</a> raise questions about investor sentiment and the future of this investment vehicle. Will this trend continue, or is it a temporary blip? 
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The Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event, scheduled for Nov. 19, will bring together industry leaders, analysts, and investors to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38441774/consensys-sues-sec-over-ethereum-classification-calls-for-regulatory-clarity">discuss these critical issues.</a>
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Continued digitization of financial services and rising demand for personalized, efficient, convenient, and accessible financial services are boosting the consumer financial services sector's prospects. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong consumer financial stocks PayPal (PYPL), AssetMark Financial Holdings (AMK), and EZCORP (EZPW). Keep reading… The use of technology in offering financial services has boosted the prospects of the consumer financial services sector. Traditional financial services have been disrupted by the use of technology, leading to personalized services, better risk assessment, and enhanced security measures.
Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong consumer financial stocks PayPal Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PYPL/">PYPL</a>), AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMK/">AMK</a>), and EZCORP, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EZPW/">EZPW</a>).
Before diving deeper into the fundamentals of these stocks, let's discuss what could drive the consumer financial sector's performance.
Consumer financial services companies offer financial products and services to individuals, households, and small businesses. The sector comprises banking, credit cards, payment services, tax preparation and planning, accounting, and wealth management.
The integration of advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain into financial products and services has made consumer financial services more accessible, convenient, efficient, and user-friendly. The proliferation of the Internet has also helped make consumer financial services available to a broader customer base, fueling financial inclusion and fostering industry growth.
The industry is well-positioned to grow in the long term due to the rising demand for personalized financial services such as easy consumer loans, digital wallets, etc. The global consumer finance market is projected to grow at a <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/03/14/2626915/0/en/Consumer-Finance-Market-Size-Booming-to-Reach-USD-2-Trillion-With-the-CAGR-of-7-07-by-2029-BlueWeave-Consulting.html">CAGR of 7.1%</a> to reach $1.96 trillion by 2029.
With these favorable trends in mind, let's delve into the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> stock picks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: PayPal Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PYPL/">PYPL</a>)
PYPL operates a technology platform that enables digital payments on behalf of merchants and consumers worldwide. The company provides payment solutions under PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, PayPal Zettle, Hyperwallet, PayPal Honey, and Paidy names.
On August 7, 2023, PYPL announced the launch of a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. Treasuries, and similar cash equivalents fully back the stablecoin. PayPal USD is redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars and is issued by Paxos Trust Company.
PYPL's President and CEO Dan Schulman said, "The shift toward digital currencies requires a stable instrument that is both digitally native and easily connected to fiat currency like the U.S. dollar. Our commitment to responsible innovation and compliance, and our track record delivering new experiences to our customers, provides the foundation necessary to contribute to the growth of digital payments through PayPal USD."
In terms of forward Price/Sales, PYPL's 2.25x is 16.8% lower than the 2.71x industry average. Its 2.24x forward EV/Sales is 29.1% lower than the 3.16x industry average. Likewise, its 0.81x forward non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pegratio.asp">PEG</a> is 44.4% lower than the 1.45x industry average.
PYPL's total payment volume (TPV) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, rose 15.1% year-over-year to $387.70 billion. Its net revenues increased 8.4% over the prior-year quarter to $7.42 billion. The company's non-GAAP net income increased 14% year-over-year to $1.43 billion. Also, its non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.30, representing an increase of 20.4% year-over-year.
Analysts expect PYPL's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, to increase 10% and 6.6% year-over-year to $1.36 and $7.87 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past month, the stock has gained 11% to close the last trading session at $62.56.
PYPL's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its solid prospects. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It is ranked #12 out of 47 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> industry. It has a B grade for Growth and Momentum. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PYPL/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings of PYPL for Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality.
Stock #2: AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMK/">AMK</a>)
AMK provides wealth management and technology solutions in the United States. The company offers an open-architecture product platform, as well as client advice, asset allocation options, practice management, support services, and technology to the financial adviser channel. It also provides an integrated technology platform for advisers, advisory services, and a curated investment platform.
In terms of trailing-12-month EV/EBITDA, AMK's 10.14x is 11.1% lower than the 11.40x industry average. Its 10.90x trailing-12-month EV/EBIT is 4.4% lower than the 11.40x industry average.
For the fiscal third quarter, which ended September 30, 2023, AMK's total revenue rose 23.2% year-over-year to $190.52 million. Its adjusted EBITDA increased 26.2% over the prior-year quarter to $66.46 million. The company's adjusted net income rose 31.6% year-over-year to $46.02 million. Also, its adjusted EPS came in at $0.62, representing an increase of 31.9% year-over-year.
For the quarter ending December 31, 2023, AMK's EPS and revenue are expected to increase 24.1% and 11.6% year-over-year to $0.57 and $137.82 million, respectively. The stock has gained 30.4% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $29.99.
AMK's POWR Ratings reflect this positive outlook. It has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
Within the same industry, it is ranked #5. It has an A grade for Momentum and a B for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment. To see the other ratings of AMK for Value and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMK/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: EZCORP, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EZPW/">EZPW</a>)
EZPW provides pawn services. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments. It offers pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments. The company also sells merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and pre-owned merchandise purchased from customers.
In terms of forward EV/EBITDA, EZPW's 6.17x is 47.9% lower than the 11.85x industry average. Its 0.76x forward EV/Sales is 76.1% lower than the 3.16x industry average. Likewise, its 9.06x forward non-GAAP P/E is 15.6% lower than the 10.73x industry average.
EZPW's total revenues for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2023, increased 15.9% year-over-year to $270.48 million. Its adjusted gross profit rose 12.4% over the prior-year quarter to $154.60 million. The company's adjusted net income increased 61.7% year-over-year to $17.30 million. Also, its adjusted EPS came in at $0.23, representing an increase of 53.3% year-over-year.
Street expects EZPW's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, to increase 3.6% and 12.1% year-over-year to $0.29 and $296.28 million, respectively. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past three months, the stock has gained 15.2% to close the last trading session at $8.94.
EZPW's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It is ranked #3 in the Consumer Financial Services industry. It has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Momentum. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EZPW/">Click here</a> to see the other ratings of EZPW for Stability, Sentiment, and Quality.
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PYPL shares rose $0.19 (+0.30%) in premarket trading Wednesday. Year-to-date, PYPL has declined -11.68%, versus a 26.34% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The consumer finance industry is charting a growth course, driven by the rising adoption of contactless solutions and the integration of generative AI. Therefore, reliable consumer finance stocks, Euronet Worldwide (EEFT), Synchrony Financial (SYF), and AssetMark Financial (AMK), could be great additions to your portfolio. Read on... The consumer finance space is experiencing rapid growth due to technology and evolving consumer preferences. Consequently, fundamentally sound consumer finance stocks, Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EEFT/">EEFT</a>), Synchrony Financial (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYF/">SYF</a>), and AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMK/">AMK</a>), could make ideal additions to your portfolio.
Before exploring the highlighted stocks, let's analyze the factors propelling the industry's growth.
Consumer financial services companies furnish diverse financial products and services, meeting the needs of individuals, households, and small businesses. Encompassing banking, credit cards, tax preparation, accounting, and wealth management, the sector plays a pivotal role in addressing and managing varied financial requirements.
The pandemic accelerated the embrace of digital payments, with consumer favor steadily rising. McKinsey's 2023 Global Payments Report revealed a <a href="https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/2023-mckinsey-global-payments-report-global-payments-industry/">4% global reduction in cash usage</a> last year. Anticipated to persist in 2024, the gradual departure from cash signifies a sustained preference for streamlined and convenient digital payment alternatives.
Juniper Research predicts a global surge in unique contactless mobile payment users, reaching <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2023/12/19/these-trends-will-shape-consumer-payments-in-2024/?sh=566c014c5a05">1 billion by 2024</a>. Furthermore, digital wallet spending is projected to exceed $10 trillion in 2025, marking a substantial $4.5 trillion increment over the span of five years.
Furthermore, the industry is progressively employing generative AI to develop predictive models in credit risk assessment and fraud detection. A prominent application of generative AI is also evident in chatbots, as customers <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/12/11/the-biggest-banking-and-financial-services-trends-for-2024/?sh=99a93c06589f">increasingly engage with banking apps</a> and online money services using natural language for communication.
Rising demand for loans from individuals and small businesses, coupled with the manifold advantages offered by consumer lenders, is further propelling market expansion. According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global consumer credit market is projected to reach $24.3 billion by 2032, growing at <a href="https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/consumer-credit-market-A68827">a CAGR of 7.8%</a>.
In light of these encouraging trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the three best <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> stocks, beginning with number 3.
Stock #3: Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EEFT/">EEFT</a>)
EEFT provides innovative payment solutions to financial institutions, retailers, and consumers through its Electronic Fund Transfer Processing; epay; and Money Transfer segments. The company's other services encompass ATM and POS currency conversion, surcharge, customer relationship management, fraud management, and more.
On January 30, EEFT unveiled a multi-year partnership with Banco Guayaquil, a leading Ecuadorian bank. The collaboration focuses on revolutionizing transaction-switching solutions for Visa Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/V/">V</a>), Mastercard Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MA/">MA</a>), and American Express Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AXP/">AXP</a>) across the bank's extensive network.
The move is poised to positively impact EEFT's growth trajectory, given the significant reach of millions of cards and oversight of millions of monthly transactions.
On November 2, 2023, the company disclosed a multi-year collaboration with Banco Pichincha, Ecuador's largest private bank. The partnership focuses on delivering prepaid and debit card issuing and processing services through a Software as a Service (SaaS) installation of EEFT's Ren payments platform.
By relying on Ren, Banco Pichincha would elevate operational uptimes, fulfill service level agreements, ensure compliance with regulatory mandates, modernize its payments platform, and introduce innovative products while expanding its regional footprint. This enables EEFT to capitalize on the expanding financial landscape in Ecuador.
For the fiscal 2023 third quarter that ended September 30, 2023, EEFT's revenues increased 7.8% year-over-year to $1 billion. Its consolidated adjusted EBITDA marginally rose from the year-ago value to $212.50 million. Additionally, net income and EPS attributable to EEFT stockholders grew 6.8% and 9.6% from the prior year's period to $104.20 million and $2.05, respectively.
The consensus revenue estimate of $3.67 billion for the fiscal year that ended December 2023 exhibits a 9.4% year-over-year rise. Likewise, the consensus EPS estimate of $7.36 for the same period reflects a 13% growth from the prior year. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
Over the past six months, EEFT has gained 14.9% to close the last trading session at $100.96.
EEFT's sound outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
EEFT has a B grade for Momentum. It is ranked #13 out of 46 stocks within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've highlighted, you can see EEFT's Growth, Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EEFT/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Synchrony Financial (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYF/">SYF</a>)
SYF furnishes diverse credit products, encompassing credit cards, commercial credit, and consumer installment loans. The company extends private-label credit cards, dual cards, co-brand and general-purpose credit cards, and short- and long-term installment loans. Additionally, it provides consumer banking products and deposit offerings.
On January 30, SYF and PatientNow, a leading practice management firm in elective medical services, unveiled an alliance poised to revolutionize payment processes within the cosmetic practice and medical spa sector.
This would amplify patient satisfaction, augment account management functionalities and extend marketing capabilities, positioning SYF for sustained prosperity in the dynamic landscape of elective medical services.
On January 19, SYF unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire Ally's point-of-sale financing business, encompassing $2.2 billion in loan receivables. The move comprises a portfolio boasting connections with nearly 2,500 merchant locations and catering to over 450,000 borrowers in the home improvement services and healthcare realms.
The acquisition marks SYF's foray into a distinctive industry solution, concurrently providing revolving credit and installment loans at the point of sale within the home improvement sector. Furthermore, the transaction would significantly broaden SYF's footprint in burgeoning specialty domains such as roofing, HVAC, and windows, fortifying its market presence and potential for sustained growth.
For the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter that ended December 31, 2023, SYF's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/net-interest-income.asp">net interest income</a> increased 8.8% year-over-year to $4.47 billion. As of December 31, 2023, the company's cash and equivalents stood at $14.26 billion, compared to $10.29 billion as of December 31, 2022. Furthermore, its total assets amounted to $117.48 billion, up from $104.56 billion as of December 31, 2022.
Analysts expect SYF's revenue to increase 8.6% year-over-year to $14.79 billion for the fiscal year ending December 2024. The company's EPS for the current year is expected to grow 5.3% from the previous year to $5.60. Also, the company topped the consensus revenue estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 14.9% over the past six months, closing the last trading session at $39.70.
SYF's solid fundamentals are apparent in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
SYF has a B grade for Growth, Momentum, and Quality. It is ranked #11 out of 46 stocks within the Consumer Financial Services industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SYF/">Click here</a> to access additional SYF ratings for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment.
Stock #1: AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMK/">AMK</a>)
AMK delivers comprehensive wealth management and technology solutions. The company presents an open-architecture product platform, coupled with client advice, asset allocation options, practice management, and support services to financial advisers. It also offers an integrated technology platform for advisers.
In its December AMK Report, the company disclosed a robust financial performance, revealing that its Platform assets reached $108.9 billion by the end of December, marking a 19% year-over-year increase. The report also highlighted a notable surge in net flows, totaling $628 million for the month, an 82% surge compared to the previous year's period.
The commendable growth underscores AMK's resilience and efficacy in navigating the financial landscape, positioning the company for continued success.
For the fiscal 2023 third quarter that ended on September 29, 2023, AMK's total revenue increased 23.2% year-over-year to $190.52 million. Its adjusted EBITDA rose 26.2% from the year-ago value to $66.46 million. Also, the company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS grew 31.6% and 31.9% from the prior year's period to $46.02 million and $0.62, respectively.
The consensus revenue estimate of $544.14 million for the fiscal year that ended December 2023 indicates a 19.3% year-over-year growth. Likewise, the consensus EPS estimate of $2.28 for the same period reflects a 28.8% year-over-year increase. AMK shares have gained 17.7% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $31.19.
AMK's robust prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
AMK has an A grade for Momentum and a B for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment. It is ranked #7 within the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMK/">Click here</a> to access the additional AMK ratings (Value and Quality).
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SYF shares were trading at $39.62 per share on Wednesday afternoon, down $0.08 (-0.20%). Year-to-date, SYF has gained 3.74%, versus a 2.49% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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