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BK Technologies Corp a holding company, operates primarily through its subsidiary, BK Technologies, Inc., specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing wireless communications equipment. Its Radio business unit offers two-way land mobile radios (LMRs) serving government and public safety markets, as well as industrial and commercial enterprises. The SaaS business unit focuses on public safety smartphone applications, enhancing first responders' safety and efficiency. The BKRplay application, tethered to BK radios, amplifies user capabilities, expanding the reach of their radio sales. Its product portfolio consists of two-way land mobile radios, handheld radios, radios installed in vehicles.

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BK Technologies Secures FCC Approval For BKR 9000 Multiband Radio, Aiding Its Revenue Goal Of $100M By 2025

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The Dow Jones closed higher by more than 700 points on Wednesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.

When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company&#39;s prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall investment or trading decision.

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TD Cowen analyst Tara Bancroft initiates coverage on Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTGX#NASDAQ">PTGX</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $65.

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TD Cowen Initiates Coverage On Protagonist Therapeutics with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $65

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterates Braze (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRZE#NASDAQ">BRZE</a>) with a Buy and maintains $70 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Braze, Maintains $70 Price Target

Novo Nordisk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, has revealed that their diabetes medication and often hailed as a &#8220;miracle&#8221; weight loss drug, Ozempic will soon be eligible for U.S. government price negotiations, potentially within the next year.
What Happened: Jorgensen is scheduled to testify before a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40986953/novo-nordisk-ceo-to-face-senate-scrutiny-over-high-ozempic-and-wegovy-prices-hearing-scheduled-on">Senate committee on Tuesday</a> to discuss U.S. pricing for Ozempic and the weight loss drug Wegovy. The comments align with Wall Street analysts&#8217; expectations that Ozempic will be on the 2027 price negotiation list, which will be announced in February 2025, Reuters reported.
Last week, another Novo executive indicated that Ozempic would &#8220;very likely&#8221; be included in the 2027 list. A month&#8217;s supply of Ozempic currently lists at $935.77 in the U.S., while Wegovy lists for $1,349.02 per month, although insurance often reduces these costs.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 permits Medicare to negotiate prices for costly prescription drugs, impacting millions of Americans. Both Ozempic and Wegovy have faced scrutiny from lawmakers over their high prices in the U.S.
Jorgensen noted that the net price of Ozempic has decreased by about 40% since its U.S. introduction, and Wegovy&#8217;s net price has similarly declined since its launch. He expects net prices for both drugs to continue to fall under current market conditions.
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Why It Matters: The upcoming Senate hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, will see Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen face rigorous questioning from U.S. lawmakers regarding the high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy. Senator Bernie Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, has been vocal about the exorbitant costs of these medications.
In a previous interview, Jorgensen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40550961/novo-nordisk-does-not-operate-as-drug-cartel-ceo-defends-us-pricing-of-ozempic-against-criticism-">defended the high U.S. prices</a>, arguing that these drugs help reduce the economic burden of obesity-related health issues, which costs the U.S. over $400 billion annually. He dismissed accusations that Novo Nordisk operates as a drug cartel as &#8220;unfounded.&#8221; 
Additionally, the issue of counterfeit Ozempic has emerged as a significant concern. Criminals have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40737027/fake-ozempic-targets-weight-loss-market-forged-batches-an-international-concern">distributing fake versions</a> of the drug by forging batch numbers, which has become an international issue. The World Health Organization and Interpol have both issued warnings about these counterfeit products. 
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'Miracle' Weight Loss Drug Ozempic To Enter US Price Negotiations Within A Year, Novo Nordisk CEO Says Ahead Of Senate Hearing

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated on Tuesday that the central bank is in no hurry to raise interest rates further.
What Happened: Ueda mentioned that the BOJ will closely monitor financial markets and global economic conditions before making any decisions, Reuters reported. 
He emphasized the importance of analyzing October&#8217;s service-price data, which will be available in November, to determine if underlying inflation is moving towards the BOJ&#8217;s 2% target.
During a news conference in Osaka, Ueda highlighted the need to scrutinize actual data before making any rate hike decisions, suggesting that the BOJ will wait until at least December. 
The next policy meeting is scheduled for Oct. 30-31, where a quarterly review of growth and inflation forecasts will also take place.
&#8220;We must conduct policy in a timely, appropriate fashion without having any pre-set schedule in mind, taking into account various uncertainties,&#8221; said Ueda.
Ueda reiterated that the BOJ would raise rates if underlying inflation accelerates towards the 2% target. However, he warned of risks such as volatile financial markets and uncertainty about the U.S. economy&#8217;s ability to achieve a soft landing.
He noted that the yen&#8217;s recent stabilization has reduced the risk of inflation overshooting due to rising import prices. Ueda stressed the importance of monitoring market developments and overseas economic conditions in setting monetary policy.
Ueda&#8217;s remarks reflect a shift in the BOJ&#8217;s focus from inflationary risks to concerns about slowing global growth and the impact of yen fluctuations on Japan&#8217;s export-driven economy, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: The Bank of Japan has been a significant outlier in the global monetary landscape, maintaining its interest rate at 0.25% while other major central banks have been cutting rates to counteract slowing inflation. 
On Thursday, the BOJ decided to keep its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/40951221/bank-of-japan-leaves-interest-rate-at-0-25-diverging-from-feds-50-basis-point-cut">benchmark rate unchanged</a>, diverging from the Federal Reserve&#8217;s 50 basis point cut.
This decision aligns with predictions from a Reuters poll, where economists anticipated another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/40842879/major-central-banks-slash-rates-in-sync-but-one-holdout-threatens-to-derail-bulls-momentum-carry-tra">rate hike by the end of the year</a>. 
Meanwhile, other global central banks, including the People&#8217;s Bank of China, have been cutting rates and injecting liquidity to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/40974460/chinas-central-bank-follows-feds-dovish-move-cuts-key-short-term-rates-injects-over-10b-to-boost-eco">support their economies</a>. China&#8217;s central bank recently reduced a key short-term interest rate and injected over $10 billion into the financial system to boost economic growth.
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Bank of Japan Governor Takes Cautious Stance On Interest Rates, Awaiting Key Economic Data Amid Global Uncertainty

Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterates Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $260 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Apple, Maintains $260 Price Target

TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) shares are trading higher premarket Tuesday. The company inked a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with HD Hyundai Chemical to deliver 200,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year for <a target="_blank" href="https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/south-korea-totalEnergies-will-supply-200-000-tons-per-year-of-lng-to-hd-hyundai-chemical-until-2033" rel="noreferrer noopener">seven </a>years starting in 2027.
This agreement aligns with TotalEnergies&#8217; strategy to expand its long-term LNG sales and reinforces its position in South Korea, the third-largest LNG importer globally.
The pricing under the deal will be indexed to both Brent crude oil and the Henry Hub natural gas benchmark.
Gregory Joffroy, Senior Vice President, LNG at TotalEnergies, said, &#8220;We are pleased with this agreement with HD Hyundai Chemical, which will supply natural gas to one of their industrial sites. This agreement allows us to continue securing long-term sales in Asia and reduce our exposure to spot market gas prices.&#8221;
Yesterday, TotalEnergies signed a 10-year agreement to supply Air France-KLM with 1.5 million tons of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40976214/totalenergies-and-air-france-klm-double-down-on-sustainability-saf-deal-paves-the-way-to-carbon-" rel="noreferrer noopener">sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through 2035</a>.
Last week, TotalEnergies extended its sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with&nbsp;CNOOC&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40934542" rel="noreferrer noopener">by an additional five years</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Advisor Managed Portfolios Miller Value Partners Appreciation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVPA#NYSE">MVPA</a>) and&nbsp;Octane All-Cap Value Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCTA#NASDAQ">OCTA</a>).
Price Action: TTE shares are up 0.32% at $69.39 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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Needham analyst Ryan Koontz reiterates Clearfield (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLFD#NASDAQ">CLFD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $50 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Clearfield, Maintains $50 Price Target

Shares of Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSS#NASDAQ">MSS</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported a year-over-year increase in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSS/earnings">first-quarter sales results.</a>
Maison Solutions reported $29.60 million in sales this quarter, representing a 114.49% increase over sales of $13.80 million the same period last year.
Maison Solutions shares jumped 91.4% to $1.41 in the pre-market trading.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Heart Test Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSCS#NASDAQ">HSCS</a>) gained 69.7% to $4.99 in the pre-market trading session.</li>
<li>Generations Bancorp NY, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBNY#NASDAQ">GBNY</a>) rose 47.3% to $16.87 in pre-market trading. ESL Federal Credit Union agreed to acquire substantially all assets and liabilities (including deposit account liabilities) of Generations Bank.</li>
<li>MicroAlgo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) shares rose 31% to $0.2598 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>The Oncology Institute, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOI#NASDAQ">TOI</a>) gained 20.4% to $0.3497 in pre-market trading. The Oncology Institute recently said Mihir Shah, will transition out of the organization effective Oct. 14, to pursue other opportunities.</li>
<li>Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUKK#NASDAQ">NUKK</a>) rose 14.8% to $0.2888 in pre-market trading after gaining 18% on Monday.</li>
<li>flyExclusive, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYX#NASDAQ">FLYX</a>) gained 12.3% to $2.57 in pre-market trading after dipping 34% on Monday.</li>
<li>Forza X1, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRZA#NASDAQ">FRZA</a>) gained 9.2% to $0.28 in pre-market trading after falling around 7% on Monday.</li>
<li>Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>) shares gained 8.3% to $72.90 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>) shares rose 5% to $3.98 in pre-market trading ahead of quarterly earnings.</li>
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<li>BioVie Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIVI#NASDAQ">BIVI</a>) fell 52.4% to $1.34 in pre-market trading after the company raised $3 million via secondary stock offering of 1.96 million shares at $1.53 per share.</li>
<li>Light &amp; Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNW#NASDAQ">LNW</a>) shares dipped 17.1% to $93.43 in pre-market trading after the company received an order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada granting Aristocrat a preliminary injunction relating to L&amp;W&#8217;s Dragon Train game..</li>
<li>Fresh2 Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRES#NASDAQ">FRES</a>) shares fell 16.5% to $1.52 in pre-market trading after gaining 5% on Monday.</li>
<li>Jeffs&#8217; Brands Ltd  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JFBR#NASDAQ">JFBR</a>) shares declined 13.7% to $0.3274 in pre-market trading after jumping 35% on Monday.</li>
<li>Expion360 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPON#NASDAQ">XPON</a>) fell 12.6% to $0.1023 in pre-market trading following a 38% gain on Monday.</li>
<li>Kidpik Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIK#NASDAQ">PIK</a>) fell 12.3% to $2.00 in today's pre-market trading after jumping over 8% on Monday.</li>
<li>Orgenesis Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORGS#NASDAQ">ORGS</a>) shares fell 11.8% to $0.34 in pre-market trading. Orgenesis shares dipped around 25% on Monday after the company announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NASDAQ">HE</a>) shares declined 10.5% to $9.75 in pre-market trading. Hawaiian Electric Industries raised $500 million via secondary stock offering of 54 million shares at $9.25 per share.</li>
<li>Uxin Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) declined 5.8% to $2.34 in pre-market trading. Uxin shares jumped 54% on Monday after the company reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) shares fell 3.3% to $109.56 in pre-market trading after the company announced a $2 billion private placement of senior convertible notes.</li>
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Why Maison Solutions Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 91%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

Following delisting from Nasdaq, the Company expects its common stock will be quoted on the OTCQX Market beginning on&nbsp;October 7, 2024&nbsp;and expects to retain the symbol &quot;GBNY.&quot;

Generations Bancorp NY Reports Voluntary Decision To Delist Its Common Stock From Nasdaq

Needham analyst Ami Fadia reiterates Harmony Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRMY#NASDAQ">HRMY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $52 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Harmony Biosciences, Maintains $52 Price Target

Popular cryptocurrency-based betting platform Polymarket, which has gained prominence this U.S. election season, might be gearing up to launch its own token.
What happened: The so-called decentralized prediction platform was in talks to raise $50 million in fresh funding, tech-focused publication The Information <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/polymarket-discusses-fresh-funding-amid-election-betting-craze">reported </a>Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
&#8220;Investors in the round will receive token warrants, which grant them the right to purchase tokens if Polymarket launches them at a later date,&#8221; the report added.&nbsp;
It was further revealed that Polymarket could use the potential token as a way for users to validate the outcome of real-world events.&nbsp;
Polymarket didn't immediately respond to Benzinga's request for clarification on the matter.&nbsp;
Earlier in May, Polymarket <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240513090515/en/Polymarket-Raises-70m-From-Thiel%E2%80%99s-Founders-Fund-General-Catalyst-Vitalik-Buterin-to-Scale-Global-Prediction-Market">announced </a>raising $70 million, led by tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Founders Fund and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) founder Vitalik Buterin.
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Why It Matters: Polymarket, built atop Ethereum&#8217;s Layer-2 chain, Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/matic/usd">MATIC</a>) facilitates buying and selling outcome shares using cryptocurrencies. The shares can be redeemed for $1 if the outcome is correct and become worthless if it's incorrect.
Polymarket&#8217;s trade volume has exploded in recent months, with August reaching over $472.7 million and September already seeing $400.21 million, <a href="https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/polymarket?v=ZjhlY2U3ODIzZmM5MGVmNGYwZjA0YjVh">according </a>to the on-chain analytics platform Token Terminal.
With almost $1 billion wagered on who would win the battle for the White House between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the platform has profited from the excitement surrounding the U.S. elections.&nbsp;
Should the startup proceed with the token launch, it would be among the most prominent debuts in the recent history of the cryptocurrency market.
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China Central Bank Governor Said Medium Term Lending Rate, Lending Prime Rate Will Further Fall

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China Central Bank Governor On Tuesday Said Will Reduce Mortgage Rates For Existing Homes; Said We Must Support The Steady Recovery Of Prices In The Economy

A leading economist in China has vanished following critical comments about President Xi Jinping&#8216;s economic policies.
What Happened: Zhu Hengpeng, deputy director at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), was detained after allegedly criticizing Xi in a private WeChat group. Zhu&#8217;s remarks reportedly included veiled criticisms of Xi&#8217;s leadership and comments on China&#8217;s struggling economy, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/top-economist-in-china-vanishes-after-private-wechat-comments-50dac0b1">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.
The investigation into Zhu coincides with the Chinese Communist Party&#8217;s intensified efforts to suppress negative commentary about the country&#8217;s economic health. Under Xi, dissent has been increasingly punished, with critics facing imprisonment or exile.
Zhu, who has held senior positions at CASS for over a decade, was removed from his posts, and his name was erased from online directories.
The probe aligns with an indoctrination campaign at CASS, aimed at enforcing party discipline. CASS President Gao Xiang emphasized the need for officials to be &#8220;fearful in their hearts, careful with their words, and restrained in their actions.&#8221;
Zhu&#8217;s last public appearance was in April at an elder-care conference. He was scheduled to speak at a May event but was replaced without explanation, according to the report. 
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Why It Matters: The disappearance of Hengpeng is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend in China. This follows the high-profile case of Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba Group Holdings, who vanished from public view after criticizing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31505927/jack-ma-reportedly-returns-to-china-as-xi-jinpings-tech-crackdown-focus-shifts-to-banker-bao-fan">Chinese regulators in 2020</a>.
Ma&#8217;s disappearance and subsequent reappearances, including a recent return to China in March 2023, highlight the ongoing crackdown on influential figures. 
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After Criticizing Xi Jinping's Economic Policies, Leading Economist Zhu Hengpeng Reportedly Goes Missing In China

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin upgrades Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $268 to $325.

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As consideration for the P&amp;A Transaction, ESL Federal Credit Union will pay Generations&nbsp;$26.2 million&nbsp;in cash and Generations Bank will retain its equity at the effective time of the P&amp;A Transaction, less certain reductions and additions.
The P&amp;A Transaction is expected to close late in the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;or in the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2025.
Generations Bancorp&#39;s shareholders are currently estimated to receive an aggregate of between&nbsp;$18.00&nbsp;and&nbsp;$20.00&nbsp;in cash in exchange for each share of Generations Bancorp common stock owned (the &quot;per share consideration&quot;). I
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In a recent development, Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) has made a final pay offer to its striking workers, but the workers&#8217; union has declined to put it to a vote.
What Happened: Boeing, on Monday, made a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40992886/boeing-stock-climbs-as-company-sweetens-labor-deal-what-you-need-to-know">&#8220;best and final&#8221; pay offer</a> to its striking workers, which included reinstating a performance bonus, enhancing retirement benefits, and doubling a ratification bonus to $6,000 if the workers accepted the offer by Friday, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) declined to vote on the offer, stating that the planemaker had refused to negotiate over the proposal, which did not meet the members&#8217; demands.
&#8220;Logistically we don&#8217;t have the ability to set up a vote for 33,000 people in a few days like that anyway. Plus, it missed the mark on many of the things our members said were important to them,&#8221; said Jon Holden, the president of IAM District 751.
&#8220;We are not obligated to vote (on) their offer. We may, down the road. But our hope is that we can get into some discussion so we can actually address the need of our members.&#8221;
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The strike, which began on Sep. 13, is the union&#8217;s first since 2008. The workers, who are seeking a 40% pay increase and the reinstatement of a performance bonus, had previously rejected an offer by the company.
Why It Matters: The rejection of Boeing&#8217;s final offer comes after the company sweetened its labor deal in an attempt to end the strike that has been costing the planemaker hundreds of millions of dollars each week. The strike began after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/09/40942814/boeing-braces-for-turbulence-as-strikes-furloughs-send-stock-sliding-bearish-signals-pre">more than 30,000 machinists </a>in Seattle and Oregon rejected Boeing&#8217;s latest contract offer, with 96% voting to walk off. Despite a 25% raise on the table, workers argued the offer failed to match the skyrocketing cost of living in the Seattle area. Negotiations remain tense, and the union&#8217;s frustration is mounting.
Boeing&#8217;s stock has been affected by the strike, with the company furloughing thousands of U.S. employees, executives, and non-essential contractors in a bid to cut costs.
Price Action: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, Boeing stock closed 1.96% higher at $156.30 on Monday after the company presented the new deal. However, post the rejection, the stock was trading only slightly lower, around 0.15%, during Tuesday&#8217;s pre-market.
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XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) CEO Xiaopeng He said late last week that the Chinese EV maker made its 500,000th vehicle. 
What Happened: &#8220;XPENG&#8217;s 500,000th Smart EV has rolled off the line!&#8221; the CEO announced on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. The CEO also added that it produced 10,000 units of the Mona M03 all-electric hatchback coupe in just 22 days after its launch in late August.
XPeng has been scaling sales through the course of the year, despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40669363/teslas-china-rivals-report-steady-august-sales-performance-amid-intense-price-competition-what-i">lagging behind its peers</a> such as Li Auto.
In the eight months ended August, XPeng delivered 77,209 EVs, marking an increase of 17% from the corresponding period last year.
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Why It Matters: In the second quarter alone, XPeng delivered 30,207 EVs and accrued a net loss of $0.18 billion and total revenue of $1.12 billion.
The EV maker, however, is yet to turn a profit. 
The company launched the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40794637/whats-going-on-with-xpeng-stock-today">Mona M03 late last month in China</a>, with a starting price of RMB 119,800 ($17,025). Its more premium variant starts at RMB 155,800 ($22,141), still lower than Tesla Inc.&#8217;s cheapest offering- the Model 3- which starts at over RMB 200,000.
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Cheap <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/">tech stocks</a> with triple-digit upside? In 2024? It may sound like fantasy, but some very good deals are on the market. Of course, you won&rsquo;t be able to find high-quality businesses trading at bargain-basement prices like in mid-2022, but there are plenty of cheap tech stocks with 150%-plus upside if you are willing to hold over the next few years.



You&rsquo;ll have to take a bit more risk right now. The market rally has lasted longer than most people would have thought. This has caused most tech stocks to reach modestly overvalued levels or at least trade at fair prices. As such, we&rsquo;ll naturally have to dig a little deeper, but I think the upside potential outweighs the risks here. Let&rsquo;s dive in!



<h2>AST SpaceMobile (ASTS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/asts1600-300x169.png" alt="Mobile global internet communications. World wide web on phone via wireless satellite network technology. Smartphone digital connection at clouds services of all earth. Holographic abstract interface. ASTS stock"><div>Source: Andrey Suslov / Shutterstock.com</div></div>AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/asts-stock-quote/">ASTS</a>) is building the first global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with unmodified mobile devices. While the company currently generates minimal revenue of just <a target="_blank" href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4693685-ast-spacemobile-inc-asts-q1-2024-earnings-call-transcript">$500K in Q1</a> and remains deep in losses, I believe the long-term outlook remains exceptionally bullish.



Management reiterated the July/August timeline for delivering the first five Block 1 satellites, enabling nationwide non-continuous cellular service across the U.S. The recent definitive commercial agreement with AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/t-stock-quote/">T</a>) through 2030 validates the business model and should serve as a template for global expansion.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-23.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-23.png" alt="Cheap Tech Stocks: AST SpaceMobile revenue growth"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>With $210 million of cash on hand, ASTS has ample liquidity to reach profitability as revenue scales from an <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ASTS/earnings/estimates" target="_blank">estimated $18.5 million this year to potentially $811 million by 2026</a>.



While these projections are undoubtedly lofty, capturing even a fraction of the $34.5 billion revenue estimate by 2032 could deliver stellar returns.



<h2>BK Technologies (BKTI)</h2>



<a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/worldtech.png"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/worldtech-300x169.png" alt=""></a>BK Technologies (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bkti-stock-quote/">BKTI</a>) develops single and multiband radios for critical communications. I see major upside potential here as the company rides the same tailwinds, propelling Axon (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/axon-stock-quote/">AXON</a>) to new heights. As social unrest escalates, police and firefighting agencies are seeing budget increases, driving demand for BK&rsquo;s cutting-edge radio products.



While its $46 million market cap may seem modest, don&rsquo;t overlook the explosive growth. Analysts expect <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BKTI/earnings/estimates" target="_blank">revenue to grow 8% this year</a> and 25% in 2025. Even more enticing, EPS is projected to skyrocket 250% next year. That means shares are trading at a mere four times 2025 estimated earnings.



In Q1, BK&rsquo;s <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bk-technologies-corporation-amex-bkti-150009192.html" target="_blank">gross margin expanded to 34.5%</a> from 26.1% a year ago, with further improvement expected as they target historical 35%+ levels. The BKR5000 radio saw robust demand, fueled by a 5,620-unit order from the USDA Forest Service. Boulder County&rsquo;s order for the BKR9000 model means it appeals to larger markets. I think this under-the-radar gem could deliver triple-digit gains.



<h2>Couchbase (BASE)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tech-stocks1600-1-300x169.png" alt=""><div>Source: sdecoret / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Couchbase (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/base-stock-quote/">BASE</a>) provides a modern database for enterprise applications. The company delivered strong <a target="_blank" href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/couchbase-inc-nasdaq-base-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript/ar-BB1nOeMt">Q1 2025 results, with revenue of $51.3 million</a>, growing 25% year-over-year and beating the high end of guidance by $2.4 million. I believe Couchbase is well-positioned to benefit from the explosive growth in data and AI adoption across large enterprises.



Despite these solid fundamentals, BASE stock has faced a steep 38% selloff from its March peak, primarily driven by a series of price target <a target="_blank" href="https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/rbc-cuts-couchbase-stock-target-maintains-positive-outlook-93CH-3473120">cuts by institutional investors like RBC Capital Markets</a>. However, this appears to be more of a sector-wide valuation compression impacting <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/software/">software stocks</a> broadly instead of any Couchbase-specific concerns.



The recent pullback presents an attractive entry point for long-term investors. GuruFocus&rsquo; DCF model sees a triple-digit upside if held for many years.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-24.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-24.png" alt="Couchbase GuruFocus DCF model price"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>Couchbase&rsquo;s modern database platform is tailor-made for data-intensive, AI-powered applications rapidly becoming the norm. With key metrics like ARR growing 21% and Capella now representing 29% of the customer base, I believe Couchbase&rsquo;s growth story remains firmly intact. The stock looks significantly undervalued at these levels. RBC cut price targets only by $4, from $35 to $31, and it cut price targets for Snowflake (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/snow-stock-quote/">SNOW</a>) and cited the same reason: &ldquo;peer multiple compression.&rdquo;



<h2>BM Technologies (BMTX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/financial-chart-graphic-fintech-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Graphic of side view of virtual financial charts with tech aesthetic, symbolizing fintech"><div>Source: shutterstock.com/whiteMocca</div></div>BM Technologies (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bmtx-stock-quote/">BMTX</a>) provides banking services to colleges and universities across the country. This fintech player is poised to ride the digital banking megatrend to new heights in the coming years. In Q1, BMTX&rsquo;s revenue surged 21% year over year to $16.2 million, while net income skyrocketed to $748,000 from a loss last year. The company&rsquo;s strategic shift to a new partner bank and variable rate deposits is paying off.



BMTX&rsquo;s unique customer acquisition model through long-term university contracts gives it a steady stream of young customers ripe for cross-selling. As it modernizes its tech stack, I expect BMTX to unlock significant new revenue streams and boost customer lifetime value.



BMTX&rsquo;s involvement in the challenged banking sector and the recent rally may give some investors pause. However, with <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BMTX/earnings/estimates" target="_blank">analysts projecting profitability in 2025</a>, I believe the risk-reward is attractive for this small-cap with 150%+ upside potential. BMTX&rsquo;s solid Q1 growth and improving financials suggest it is on the right track to capitalize on the digital banking boom.



<h2>Genius Sports (GENI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/genius-sports-300x169.jpg" alt="Genius sports logo. Genius Sports is a sports data and technology company that provides data management and integrity services."><div>Source: Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Genius Sports (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/geni-stock-quote/">GENI</a>) provides sports data and streaming services to leagues, sportsbooks, and media companies. This U.K.-based firm is well-positioned to capitalize on the explosive global growth in sports betting and the insatiable demand for live game data.



In Q1, Genius delivered an impressive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240508505446/genius-sports-reports-first-quarter-results-above-expectations-and-raises-2024-group-revenue-and-adj-ebitda-guidance">23% revenue growth to $120 million</a>, beating guidance by $3 million. Management raised full-year 2024 revenue guidance to $500 million. I expect Genius to sustain 15-20% annual sales growth for the foreseeable future.



The company&rsquo;s strategic focus on soccer should be a major tailwind, as it&rsquo;s the world&rsquo;s most popular sport with a massive betting handle. I wouldn&rsquo;t be surprised to see major contract wins ahead of the <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup">2026 World Cup</a>.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-25.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-25.png" alt="GENI EPS"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>Genius is targeting EBITDA margins of 16.4% this year, up 350 basis points, as its operating leverage improves. Analysts expect breakeven in 2026, but given the scalability of its data-driven model, profitability could come sooner.



<h2>LiveRamp (RAMP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/live-ramp-stock-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="illustration the LiveRamp Holdings logo seen displayed on a smartphone"><div>Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com</div></div>LiveRamp (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ramp-stock-quote/">RAMP</a>) provides data connectivity solutions for businesses. The company reported <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-liveramp-outperforms-in-q4-focuses-on-cookieless-future-93CH-3454199" target="_blank">strong Q4 results</a>, with revenue and operating income exceeding expectations. Subscription revenue growth accelerated, and annual recurring revenue grew the fastest in over a year. LiveRamp is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing need for secure first-party data collaboration and addressable digital advertising amid third-party signal loss. I believe these megatrends could propel the stock significantly higher in the long run.



However, it&rsquo;s important to note that LiveRamp&rsquo;s stock has been quite volatile, with steep ups and downs over the past few years. It&rsquo;s currently down nearly 65% from its 2021 peak and almost 18% year-to-date. That said, I think the stock is entering oversold territory. While there are risks, I believe LiveRamp&rsquo;s strong market position and growth potential could deliver hefty gains for patient investors willing to ride out the near-term volatility.



<h2>FlexShopper (FPAY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smartphone-mobile-financial-fintech-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Illustration of phone with dollar sign and other graphics symbolizing fintech displayed on and around it, with a blue background. Fintech Stock Bargains. fintech stocks to buy"><div>Source: shutterstock.com/ZinetroN</div></div>FlexShopper (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fpay-stock-quote/">FPAY</a>) provides lease-to-own solutions for consumers to obtain durable goods. This small-cap stock, currently trading around $1, offers immense upside potential in the long run.



The company is riding powerful tailwinds from the rise of alternative financing options and increasing consumer demand for affordable access to essential products. As inflation erodes purchasing power, FlexShopper&rsquo;s business model of providing lease-to-own solutions is becoming more popular. Loan revenues have increased significantly and could compound even more.



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-26.png"><img width="1226" height="741" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/chart-26.png" alt="FlexShopper loan revenues"> Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div>In Q1, FlexShopper delivered strong growth, with <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/flexshopper-inc-reports-2024-first-quarter-and-year-end-financial-results-1033372641" target="_blank">revenue growing 10% </a>year over year. Gross profit increased over 31%. Operating income reached $5 million from $4.2 million in the year-ago quarter.



While FPAY&rsquo;s tiny $25 million market cap makes it the riskiest stock on my list, I believe the long-term potential is substantial. The stock has a history of explosive triple-digit gains from the $1 level.



On the date of publication, Omor Ibne Ehsan did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Omor Ibne Ehsan is a writer at InvestorPlace. He is a self-taught investor with a focus on growth and cyclical stocks that have strong fundamentals, value, and long-term potential. He also has an interest in high-risk, high-reward investments such as cryptocurrencies and penny stocks. You can follow him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omor-ibne-ehsan-56068022b/">LinkedIn</a>.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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BK Technologies Non-GAAP EPS of $0.55, revenue of $20.3M

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BK Technologies (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bkti-stock-quote/">BKTI</a>) just reported results for the second quarter of 2024.<ul><li>BK Technologies reported earnings per share of 55 cents.</li><li>The company reported revenue of $20.25 million.</li></ul><div>InvestorPlace Earnings is a project that leverages data from <a href="https://www.tradesmith.com">TradeSmith</a> to automate coverage of quarterly earnings reports. InvestorPlace Earnings distills key takeaways including earnings per share and revenue, as well as how a company stacks up to analyst estimates. These articles are published without human intervention, allowing us to inform our readers of the latest figures as quickly as possible. To report any concerns or inaccuracies, please contact us at <a href="mailto:editor@investorplace.com">editor@investorplace.com</a>.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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BKTI Stock Earnings: BK Technologies Reported Results for Q2 2024

BK Technologies Corporation (BKTI) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Press Releases

BK Technologies Unveils BKRplay IntelliPTT Feature Enabling Push-To-Talk-Over Broadband Capabilities for BKR 5000 and BKR 9000 Customers

BK Technologies Receives Two Purchase Orders from USDA Forest Service for a Total of 5,620 BKR 5000 Radios

BK Technologies to Host First Quarter 2024  Conference Call on Thursday, May 9, 2024

BK Technologies Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

BK Technologies Receives Two Purchase Orders for BKR 5000 Radios from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for a Total Order Value of $9.1 Million

Management

Ellen O. O'Hara Elected to the Board of Directors of BK Technologies

BK Technologies to Host Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call on Thursday, August 8, 2024

BK Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

Events

BK Technologies to Attend 4th Annual CEO Networking Event Hosted by Semco Capital

Legal

BKR 9000 Multiband Radio Receives Approval from the National Interagency Fire Center

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