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<p><strong>Enterprise Prods Partners's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>18.53 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 1.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 4.49 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Enterprise Prods Partners Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714162522_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Enterprise Prods Partners 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing Enterprise Prods Partners's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Enterprise Prods Partners's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.95%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Peering Into Enterprise Prods Partners's Recent Short Interest

<p>Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZH#NYSE">ZH</a>, HKEX: 2390)))) ("Zhihu" or the "Company"), a leading online content community in China, today announced that it plans to&nbsp;change the ratio of its American depositary shares ("ADSs") to its Class A ordinary shares (the "ADS Ratio Change"), par value US$0.0001 per share, from the current ratio of two ADSs representing one Class A ordinary share to a new ratio of one ADS representing three Class A ordinary shares, effective on or about May 10, 2024, U.S. Eastern Time (the "Effective Date").</p>
<p>For the Company's ADS holders, the ADS Ratio Change will have the same effect as a one-for-six reverse ADS split. Upon&nbsp;the Effective Date, ADS holders will be required to surrender and exchange every six existing ADSs then held for one new ADS. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the depositary bank for the Company's ADS program, will arrange for the exchange. The Company's ADSs will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ZH."</p>
<p>No fractional new ADSs will be issued in connection with the ADS Ratio Change. Instead, fractional entitlements to new ADSs will be aggregated and sold by the depositary bank and the net cash proceeds from the sale of the fractional ADS entitlements (after deduction of fees, taxes, and expenses, where applicable) will be distributed to the applicable ADS holders by the depositary bank. The ADS Ratio Change will have no impact on the Company's underlying Class A ordinary shares, and no ordinary shares will be issued or cancelled in connection with the ADS Ratio Change.</p>
<p>As a result of the ADS Ratio Change, the ADS trading price is expected to increase proportionately upon the effectiveness of the ADS Ratio Change, although the Company can give no assurance that the ADS trading price after the ADS Ratio Change will be equal to or greater than six times the ADS trading price before the change.</p>


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Zhihu Inc. Announces Plan To Implement ADS Ratio Change From 2 ADS Representing 1 Common Share To A Ratio Of 1 ADS Representing 3 Common Shares, Effective On Or About May 10, 2024

<p><strong>StoneCo's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STNE#NYSE">STNE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.41% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>12.05 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 4.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 1.59 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>StoneCo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714162517_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for StoneCo 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing StoneCo's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, StoneCo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.94%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Looking Into StoneCo's Recent Short Interest

<p><strong>SunPower's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NYSE">SPWR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>39.25 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 59.11% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 7.33 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>SunPower Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714162511_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for SunPower 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.</p>
<h3>Comparing SunPower's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, SunPower's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.43%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Peering Into SunPower's Recent Short Interest

<p>Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLVR#NASDAQ">CLVR</a>, CLVRW)))) ("Clever Leaves" or the "Company"), a global medicinal cannabis company, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") determined to voluntarily delist its common shares, without par value (the "common shares") and warrants, each exercisable for 1/30th common share at an exercise price of $11.50 (the "Warrants" and together with the common shares, the "Securities") from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") and deregister its Securities in order to terminate and suspend its reporting obligations under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").<br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Company today notified Nasdaq of its intention to voluntarily delist its Securities from Nasdaq. The Company intends to file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to effect the delisting and deregistration of its Securities on or about May 6, 2024 to effect the delisting from Nasdaq and the deregistration of the Securities under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. As a result, the Company expects the last day of trading of its Securities on Nasdaq will be on or about May 16, 2024.</p>
<p>Following the delisting of the Company's Securities from Nasdaq, the Company intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC on or about May 16, 2024 to suspend its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. As a result of the filing of the Form 15, the Company's obligation to file certain Exchange Act reports and forms with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, will cease. Other SEC filing requirements will terminate upon the effectiveness of the deregistration. The Company expects that the deregistration of its Securities will become effective 90 days after the filing of the Form 15 with the SEC. The documents filed with the SEC will be available on the Company's website below.</p>
<p>The Board's decision comes as part of its evaluation of internal and external options and is the product of careful review and careful consideration of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the Company's previous and likely future non-compliance with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq that would eventually result in delisting of the Securities by Nasdaq and the required personnel resources and the high costs relating to Exchange Act and Nasdaq disclosure and reporting requirements and related regulatory burdens, which have resulted and would continue to result in significant operating expense.</p>


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<p><strong>bluebird bio, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLUE#NASDAQ">BLUE</a>) today announced that it received a notice (the "notice") on April 24, 2024 from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that because the Company has not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "2023 Form 10-K"), it is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Rule"), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").</p>
<p>The notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq. Under Nasdaq rules, the Company has 60 calendar days from receipt of the notice, or until June 24, 2024, to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Rule.</p>
<p>On April 16, 2024, bluebird previously announced that it would be delayed in filing its 2023 Form 10-K due to the need to restate the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and unaudited financial information for each of the first three quarters of 2023 and 2022 in its 2023 Form 10-K. The notice from Nasdaq is standard practice in the event of a delayed 10-K filing and was anticipated.</p>
<p>The Company is continuing to work expeditiously to complete the filing of the 2023 Form 10-K as promptly as possible. As previously reported, the restatements relate to the identification of embedded leases and the treatment of non-lease components contained in lease agreements. The Company does not expect the restatements to result in any impact on its cash position or revenue.</p>


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Bluebird Bio Announces Receipt Of Expected Notice From Nasdaq; Company Has 60 Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice, Or Until June 24, 2024, To Submit A Plan To Regain Compliance With The Rule

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<p>- SEC Filing<br /><br />Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") previously announced on February 27, 2024 certain financial guidance related to its expected revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company preliminarily expects that its revenue will exceed, and its adjusted EBITDA loss will be narrower than, the previously reported guidance.</p>
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<p>The Company's financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 are not yet available. Accordingly, the Company's expectations regarding revenue and adjusted EBITDA are estimates and subject to the completion of the Company's financial closing procedures and any adjustments that may result from the completion of the review of the Company's financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company's expectations in this Current Report on Form 8-K and described herein may differ materially from the actual results that will be reflected in the Company's financial statements or other earnings materials for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 when they are completed and publicly disclosed. The Company will host a Q&amp;A webcast at 2:00 pm PT/5:00 pm ET on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to discuss its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.</p>


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Diamondback Energy Says Stockholders Approved Proposal To Amend Co's Certificate Of Incorporation To Increase Authorized No. Of Shares Of Co's Common Stock

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<p>Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) ("Diamondback" or the "Company") today announced that its stockholders have approved the issuance of shares of Diamondback common stock in connection with the proposed business combination with Endeavor Energy Resources, L.P. ("Endeavor").<br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additionally, Diamondback stockholders approved a proposal to amend the Company's certificate of incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of Diamondback common stock.</p>
<p>The final voting results from Diamondback's special meeting of stockholders will be set forth in a Form 8-K to be filed by Diamondback with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.</p>
<p>The business combination with Endeavor is subject to customary closing conditions, including termination or expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.</p>


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<p><strong>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) stock just recorded a new all-time high of $3,199.99 during trading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/news">on April 26</a>.</p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Stellar Q1 Earnings Wins Praise From Jim Cramer</strong></h1>
<p>The stock has positive momentum since the end of October 2023. Over the past six months, Chipotle stock was up over 75%. It kept momentum into 2024 with the stock up over 39% YTD.</p>
<p>The company reported first-quarter earnings on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38417218/chipotle-mexican-grill-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comparable-sales-up-7-and-more">Wednesday, after market hours.</a> The surprise of 14.47% on EPS and 1.20% on revenue estimates sent the stock soaring. Chipotle&#8217;s earnings report added fuel to send the stock up over 8% since Wednesday.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38453038/jim-cramer-praises-chipotles-self-help-strategy-amid-economic-slowdown-inflation-just-wont-quit">Jim Cramer praised Chipotle</a> recently on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; highlighting its successful &#8220;self-help&#8221; strategy amid economic challenges. He emphasized Chipotle&#8217;s focus on improving throughput, which has nothing to do with broader economic conditions. </p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Several Analysts Raise Their Price Targets On Chipotle Stock</strong></h1>
<p>Post first-quarter earnings, Chipotle stock was also boosted by several analysts raising their price targets on the stock.</p>
<p><em>Related: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38437634/chipotle-mexican-grill-is-in-a-league-of-their-own-7-analysts-revise-forecasts-afte">Chipotle Mexican Grill Is In A &#8216;League Of Their Own&#8217;: 7 Analysts Revise Forecasts After Q1 Results</a></em></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/analyst-ratings">consensus analyst rating</a> stands at a Buy with a price target of $3,037.03.</p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Charts Indicate Further Bullish Momentum</strong></h1>
<p>Let&#8217;s look at what the charts hint at and what could lie ahead for the stock.</p>
<p>Driven by business strength and a positive earnings report, Chipotle&#8217;s stock is making new all-time highs.</p>
<p>With a great run-up so far and over the past six months, the stock continues to exhibit a strong bullish trend. Charts indicate the future trajectory for Chipotle&#8217;s stock is supported by its share price trading above its 5-, 20-, and 50-day exponential moving averages. </p>
<p>This indicates buying pressure and suggests potential for further bullish movement.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="625" height="454" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/26145338/Screenshot-2024-04-27-at-12.23.22-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-311457" style="width:800px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/26145338/Screenshot-2024-04-27-at-12.23.22-AM.png 625w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/26145338/Screenshot-2024-04-27-at-12.23.22-AM-300x218.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px" /></figure></p>
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<p>Additionally, the stock&#8217;s 8-day simple moving average is at $2,962.97, signaling bullish momentum. The 20-day SMA of $2,939.56 and the 50-day SMA of 2,816.74 also support a bullish stance. Furthermore, Chipotle&#8217;s stock price of $3,185.76 is above its 200-day simple moving average of $2,264.48, reinforcing the Buy stance.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="625" height="454" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/26145547/Screenshot-2024-04-27-at-12.25.31-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-311461" style="width:800px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/26145547/Screenshot-2024-04-27-at-12.25.31-AM.png 625w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/26145547/Screenshot-2024-04-27-at-12.25.31-AM-300x218.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px" /></figure></p>
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<p>The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is at 61.84, recently crossed over the signal line (currently at 49.26) — reinforcing the bullish stance set up by moving averages. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 76.93 suggests the stock is overbought, and spells caution. </p>
<p>The stock price has been trading in (and has just broken above) the upper of the Bollinger Bands and supports a bullish stance.</p>
<p>The company&#8217;s strong business performance and positive first-quarter earnings report have fueled this upward trajectory. Analysts and market experts are bullish on the stock, with several raising their price targets. </p>
<p>From a technical standpoint, the charts indicate a continuation of this bullish trend, with the stock trading above key moving averages and showing strong buying pressure. While the RSI suggests the stock is overbought, indicating a potential need for caution, the overall outlook for Chipotle remains optimistic.</p>
<p>Investors looking for a growth opportunity in the restaurant sector may find Chipotle a compelling choice, given its recent performance and future potential.</p>
<p><em>Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38456247/chipotle-requests-employees-to-not-eat-chicken-so-they-can-sell-more-rescinds-soon">Chipotle Requests Employees To Not Eat Chicken So They Can Sell More, Rescinds Soon</a></em></p>
<p><em>Photo: Shutterstock</em></p>


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Chipotle's Stock Sizzles: Hits Record High After Stellar Q1 Earnings, Charts Indicate Further Bullish Momentum

<p><strong>EquityMultiple</strong>, a leading real estate crowdfunding platform, has just launched its latest investment opportunity: the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/equitymultiple-yf">Saint Cloud Multi-Bay Industrial</a> property in Saint Cloud, Florida. This fully occupied, 57.6K SF multi-bay industrial property presents an appealing opportunity for investors seeking to capitalize on the strong demand and rent growth potential in the Orlando industrial market.</p>
<p>The property is being acquired off-market by Ultimate Realty, a five-time repeat sponsor and Premier Partner on the EquityMultiple platform. With a minimum investment of $15,000, investors can participate in the $3.3M LP equity investment, targeting an average cash-on-cash return of 6.5%, a net IRR of 20.7% and a 1.7x equity multiple over a 3-year hold period.</p>
<p>One of the key attractions of this offering is the significant mark-to-market opportunity. The property&#8217;s current in-place rents represent a ~63% discount to the average market rent of $12.89 PSF NNN, with several comparable properties commanding even higher rates. As leases at the property begin to expire, Ultimate Realty plans to raise rents to market levels, potentially driving substantial cash flow growth.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/equitymultiple-yf">Access offering details on EquityMultiple.</a></strong></p>
<p>The investment thesis for the Saint Cloud property is further supported by the latest research from <strong>Prologis, Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>), a global leader in logistics real estate. In its February 2024 U.S. Industrial Business Indicator&#x2122; <a href="https://www.prologis.com/insights/global-insights-research/robust-retail-sales-boosted-q4-activity-us-warehouses">report</a>, Prologis highlights the continued strength of the industrial real estate market, particularly in high-growth Sun Belt markets like Orlando.</p>
<p>According to the report, the multi-bay industrial sub-sector is experiencing extremely low vacancy rates, with competing facilities fully leased and waitlists for potential new tenants. This tight supply dynamic bodes well for the Saint Cloud property, as current tenants are likely to renew at market rates given the limited availability of alternative options.</p>
<p>Prologis also notes that while new industrial completions reached a record high in Q4 2023, groundbreakings have fallen sharply, signaling a significant contraction in new deliveries beginning in the second half of 2024. This shift in the supply pipeline could further bolster the Saint Cloud property&#8217;s positioning, as scarcity is likely to return to many locations, applying upward pressure on rents.</p>
<p>Ultimate Realty&#8217;s track record and expertise in the Orlando industrial market further bolster the investment thesis. The sponsor&#8217;s portfolio includes three industrial properties in the Orlando MSA, including two prior EquityMultiple investments and another multi-bay asset in the same St. Cloud submarket. These properties have performed well, with one investment exiting at an impressive 55.8% IRR and 2.0X equity multiple.</p>
<p>The Saint Cloud property itself is well-positioned to capitalize on the strong demand drivers in the market. Developed in 2004, the property was purpose-built for multi-bay tenant usage and features separate entry loading doors, individualized buildings/lots, high clearing heights, and ample parking and loading areas. Its immediate access to major thoroughfares like Route 192 and the Florida Turnpike provides excellent connectivity to key destinations like downtown Orlando and Tampa.</p>
<p>While the offering&#8217;s target returns are undoubtedly attractive, investors should carefully consider the risks inherent in any real estate investment. The hypothetical financials presented are illustrative only and not a guarantee of future performance. Thorough due diligence and a clear understanding of one&#8217;s risk tolerance are essential before making any investment decision.</p>
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<p>In the last three months, 8 analysts have published ratings on Visteon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VC#NASDAQ">VC</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $134.12, a high estimate of $160.00, and a low estimate of $106.00. A 4.37% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $140.25. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714161716_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
<p>An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Visteon. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Luke Junk</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Langan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Brinkman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Jewsikow</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Levy</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Narayan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Murphy</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Langan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Visteon. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Visteon compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Visteon's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>To gain a panoramic view of Visteon's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Visteon analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Get to Know Visteon Better</h2>
<p>Visteon Corp is an automotive supplier. It manufactures electronics products for original equipment vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Nissan, Renault, Mazda, BMW, General Motors, and Honda. The company offers information displays, instrument clusters, head-up displays, infotainment systems, telematics solutions, and Smartcore. The Company's reportable segment is Electronics. The Electronics segment provides vehicle cockpit electronics products to customers, including digital instrument clusters, domain controllers with integrated advanced driver assistance systems, displays, Android-based infotainment systems, and battery management systems. Geographically, it operates in North America, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific, and South America.</p>
<h3>A Deep Dive into Visteon's Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Perspectives:</strong> The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Decline in Revenue:</strong> Over the 3 months period, Visteon faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately <strong>-6.95%</strong> in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2023. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Visteon's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>36.97%</strong>. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Visteon's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of <strong>41.54%,</strong> the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Visteon's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>14.4%</strong>. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Visteon's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at <strong>0.43</strong>, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.</p>
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
<p>Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


What 8 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Visteon

<p>In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOB#NYSE">LOB</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $43.0, a high estimate of $47.00, and a low estimate of $38.00. A 8.99% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $47.25. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714161690_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
<p>In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Live Oak Bancshares. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Switzer</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jennifer Demba</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Live Oak Bancshares. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Live Oak Bancshares compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Live Oak Bancshares's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Live Oak Bancshares's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Live Oak Bancshares analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Delving into Live Oak Bancshares's Background</h2>
<p>Live Oak Bancshares Inc operates as the bank holding company for the Live Oak Banking Company. The company specializes in lending and deposit-related services to small businesses nationwide. The company identifies and extends lending to credit-worthy borrowers both within specific industries, also called verticals, through expertise within those industries, and more broadly to select borrowers outside of those industries. A portion of the loans originated by the Bank are partially guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the 7(a) Loan Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program, Water and Environmental Program, Business and Industry and Community Facilities loan programs.</p>
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Live Oak Bancshares</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.</p>
<p><strong>Positive Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining Live Oak Bancshares's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of <strong>6.8%</strong> as of 31 December, 2023, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Live Oak Bancshares's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>15.98%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>1.84%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>0.15%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Live Oak Bancshares's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of <strong>0.03</strong>.</p>
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
<p>Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Live Oak Bancshares Through Analyst Insights

<p><strong>DDC ENTERPRISE LIMITED (NYSE:</strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDC#NYSE"><strong>DDC</strong></a><strong>) ("DAYDAYCOOK" OR THE "COMPANY")</strong>&nbsp;announced today that on April 23, 2024, the Company received notice from NYSE American (the "Exchange") that the Company currently is below the Exchange's continued listing standards set forth in Section 1003(a)(i) of the NYSE American Company Guide, which requires the Company to have stockholders' equity of $2.0 million or more if it has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in two of its three most recent fiscal years. The Exchange indicated that because the Company reported stockholders' deficit of $(222,572,936) on June 30, 2023 and losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in its two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, the Company was not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(i) of the Company Guide.<br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Exchange staff also determined that the Company is also not currently eligible for any exemption in Section 1003(a) of the Company Guide from the stockholders' equity requirements, and requested that the Company submit a plan of compliance (the "Plan") by May 23, 2024, addressing how it intends to regain compliance by October 23, 2025.</p>
<p>If the Company does not submit the Plan or if the Plan is not accepted, the Company will be subject to delisting procedures. If the Plan is accepted by the Exchange, the Company will be subject to periodic reviews including quarterly monitoring for compliance with the Plan. Furthermore, if the Plan is accepted but the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards by October 23, 2025 or if the Company does not make progress consistent with the Plan during the Plan period, Exchange staff will initiate delisting proceedings as appropriate. The Company may appeal a staff delisting determination in accordance with Section 1010 and Part 12 of the Company Guide.</p>
<p>The Company is currently working to provide the Exchange with a satisfactory Plan by May 23, 2024. Until the Company has regained compliance with all applicable continued listing standards, the Company will continue to be included in the list of NYSE American noncompliant issuers, and the below compliance (".BC") indicator will continue to be disseminated with the Company's ticker symbol.</p>
<p>In the interim, the Company's Class A Ordinary Shares will continue to be listed on the NYSE American while it attempts to regain compliance with the listing standards, subject to the Company's compliance with other continued listing requirements. The NYSE American notification does not affect the Company's business operations or its reporting obligations under the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and rules.</p>


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<p>As a result, there are a lot of deals to be had among small-cap stocks. Investors don&rsquo;t hear about these names on a day-to-day basis and the media is certainly less likely to cover them. That doesn&rsquo;t mean that investors should ignore them or that the firms behind their stocks are insignificant.</p>



<p>The same successes in an innovation that can be found in the biggest firms is also happening in small cap companies as well. Let&rsquo;s take a look at seven such shares that are expected to double in price by 2025.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Zai Lab Limited (ZLAB)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/biopharma-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Illustration of a biopharma company. Doctor standing in front of various medical icons."><div>Source: Billion Photos / Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Zai Lab Limited</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zlab-stock-quote/"><strong>ZLAB</strong></a></span>) is one of two biopharmaceutical stocks discussed in this article. investors are well aware that this particular sector has a history of producing outsized gains. It requires vast fortunes to develop successful therapeutics but many failures result. The result is that the sector produces many busts but those that succeed rise dramatically.</p>



<p>Zai Lab Limited isn&rsquo;t one of those firms that is chasing its initial success. Instead, the firm is relatively well established through a series of revenue streams. Yet, at the same time, the company does have a growth stream. The company <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227802106/en/Zai-Lab-Announces-Full-Year-2023-Financial-Results-and-Recent-Corporate-Updates/">launched VYGART in September 2023 and it has already seen $10 million in sales</a>.&nbsp; The drug treats a rare neuromuscular condition called myasthenia gravis.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Otherwise, the company has a stable of other strong therapeutics that are growing rapidly. The result is that in 2023 overall sales increased by 25%, rising to $266.7 million.&nbsp; That has analysts excited and they believe that at the <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/zlab/forecast/">consensus level its price can rise above $64</a>, well above its current $20 price.</p>



<h2>Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/biopharma-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="a scientist with protective equipment and microscope in a lab, OBSV stock"><div>Source: luchschenF / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Tandem Diabetes Care</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tndm-stock-quote/"><strong>TNDM</strong></a></span>) is not as clear a winner as Zai Labs Limited but there are several things to like about the firm and its stock. From a fundamental perspective Tandem Diabetes Care is not a firm that particularly stands out. Instead, its growth has been relatively flat and its losses have increased. It also has<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221234957/en/Tandem-Diabetes-Care-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2023-Financial-Results-and-2024-Financial-Guidance/"> enough liquidity to continue to operate for a few years into the future without any problems</a>.</p>



<p>It isn&rsquo;t perfect but the company does have a few catalysts that make it potentially worthwhile for investors. Perhaps most importantly, the <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/tndm/forecast/">high analyst price is more than double</a> its current $28 share price.</p>



<p>Additionally, the company recently <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213214991/en/Tandem-Diabetes-Care-Launches-Tandem-Mobi-the-World%E2%80%99s-Smallest-Durable-Automated-Insulin-Delivery-System/">launched the world&rsquo;s smallest automated insulin delivery system</a> called Mobi. The pump is indicated for those patients with type 1 diabetes. That&rsquo;s important to note because type 2 diabetes is undergoing a shift with the introduction of drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound. The point being that type 1 diabetes is a genetically driven disease that is uncontrollable through diet and exercise alone. Thus, demand for the Mobi delivery system is likely to be strong while also being less subject to external forces.</p>



<h2>HighPeak Energy (HPK)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oil-stocks1600-300x169.png" alt="Oil. 3D Illustration. Oil stocks are up."><div>Source: Pavel Ignatov / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>HighPeak Energy</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hpk-stock-quote/"><strong>HPK</strong></a></span>) is one of many independent oil exploration and production firms based in the United States. Those firms and their stocks look increasingly attractive as the geopolitical energy&nbsp;climate grows increasingly complex in 2024.</p>



<p>In short, U.S. oil assets are in position to become very valuable should tensions escalate globally and within the Middle East in particular. That&rsquo;s part of the reason that analysts believe<a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/hpk/forecast/"> shares could rise as high as $34</a> in the next 12 months. That would more than represent a doubling above its current $15 share price.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Another reason that many are positive about the future of high peak energy is that the firm is surpassing milestones. In 2023, the company <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/03/06/2841764/0/en/HighPeak-Energy-Inc-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-and-Yearend-2023-Financial-and-Operating-Results-and-Provides-2024-Guidance.html">surpassed $1 billion in revenues for the first time ever</a>. That led to free cash flow of nearly $34 million over the period.</p>



<p>The company&rsquo;s proven reserves also increased by 25% between the end of 2022 and the end of 2023. Thus, should prices rise on geopolitical tensions, its U.S. based reserves would become that much more valuable.</p>



<h2>Crescent Energy Corporation (CRGY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/oil1600-300x169.png" alt="In the field, the oil pump in the evening, the evening silhouette of the pumping unit, the silhouette of the oil pump. Oil stocks and energy stocks"><div>Source: zhengzaishuru / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Crescent Energy Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crgy-stock-quote/"><strong>CRGY</strong></a></span>) stock is interesting for many of the same reasons that HighPeak Energy, immediately above, is interesting. Both firms operate in the oil and gas E&amp;P sector. It means they explore and produce oil and natural gas assets which are subject to the inherent volatility of commodity markets.</p>



<p>In short, it&rsquo;s the same story here: Analysts see <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/crgy/forecast/">real potential for the stock to double in the next 12 months</a>. The company&rsquo;s assets are located within North America meaning they have the potential to become much more valuable should other global strategic resources rise in price. That will or will not happen depending upon geopolitical forces which are inherently difficult to predict.</p>



<p>While those catalysts remain difficult to predict, there are also fundamental reasons to believe in Crescent Energy Corporation. <a href="https://irpages2.eqs.com/download/companies/270166a/Press%20Releases/Crescent%20Energy%20Reports%20Fourth%20Quarter%20and%20Full%20Year%202023%20Results.pdf">4th quarter oil revenues were up </a>suggesting that the strategic importance of U.S.-based resources is increasing. It&rsquo;s also important to note that oil revenues make up the bulk of Crescent Energy Corporation&rsquo;s revenues.</p>



<h2>Schrodinger (SDGR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/biotech-stocks-2-300x169.jpg" alt="A close-up concept image of a tiny glass vial with a strand of DNA in it. best biotech stocks"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Schrodinger</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sdgr-stock-quote/"><strong>SDGR</strong></a></span>) is part biotech stock and part AI stock. The company continues to develop a physics-based computational platform that has utility in the drug discovery and development sector.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In order to develop a therapeutic, biotechnology firms first have to identify molecules that have the potential to treat a target disease. It&rsquo;s a painstaking process that is becoming easier through the use of computers, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.</p>



<p>Schrodinger has emerged as a leading name in that space. The company essentially does two things. One, it licenses its technology to firms wishing to discover molecules with treatment potential. Two, the company is also currently building a portfolio of clinical and preclinical programs.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s easy then to see why analysts believe its shares could grow rapidly: It has an in-demand product that it can sell to firms that lack its technological know-how. Further, Schrodinger has the potential to produce a blockbuster drug of its own. Perhaps most importantly, the company <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228496610/en/Schr%C3%B6dinger-Reports-Strong-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2023-Financial-Results/">grew its revenues by more than 30%</a> during the fourth quarter.</p>



<h2>Bumble (BMBL)&nbsp;</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bmbl1600-300x169.jpg" alt="BUMBLE (BMBL) app on a smartphone"><div>Source: XanderSt / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Dating app<strong> Bumble</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bmbl-stock-quote/"><strong>BMBL</strong></a></span>) isn&rsquo;t doing very well at the moment. That&rsquo;s a big part of the reason that investors should consider buying the stock now.</p>



<p>Essentially, Bumble is doing better now than it did a year ago but is still falling short of Wall Street&rsquo;s expectations. It forced the company to take the drastic step of <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/27/bumble-cuts-350-employees-as-dating-apps-face-a-reckoning/">reducing its workforce by 30%</a>. That decision was made with the intention of increasing earnings while the company also undertakes an app overhaul.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The company is attempting to appeal to a younger audience akin to that of its main rival, <strong>Match</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mtch-stock-quote/"><strong>MTCH</strong></a></span>). If the company can do that, it will obviously help it to increase its earnings. That, combined with the layoffs, could foreseeably spike earnings dramatically in the coming quarters. That said, Bumble is not expected to enact a rapid turnaround and the first quarter is expected to continue to be muted.</p>



<h2>Alphatec Holdings (ATEC)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/atec-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="A magnifying glass zooms in on the Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (ATEC) logo"><div>Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Alphatec Holdings</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/atec-stock-quote/"><strong>ATEC</strong></a></span>) is a pretty humdrum firm as far as its operations goes. It develops products and technologies used in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders. However, it&rsquo;s also a fundamentally strong firm which is why its stock is so well regarded at the moment.</p>



<p>How well regarded is it? Well, analysts rate it a strong buy overall and its<a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/atec/forecast/"> $13 shares have the potential to rise as high as $32</a>.</p>



<p>The reason to believe that those analysts are right lies in its recent earnings report. That report showed that revenues increased by 37% in 2023, reaching $482 million. A big part of that growth must be due to the fact that the company trained over 500 surgeons in 2023. That amounted to a 27% increase in the number of surgeon users between 2022 and 2023. The greater the number of surgeons with familiarity with its products, the easier it will be for Alphatec Holdings to sell its products and services.</p>



<p></p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Alex Sirois did not have (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</em><a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/"><em> Publishing Guidelines</em></a><em>.</em></p>
<div><p>Alex Sirois is a freelance contributor to InvestorPlace whose personal stock investing style is focused on long-term, buy-and-hold, wealth-building stock picks. Having worked in several industries from e-commerce to translation to education and utilizing his MBA from George Washington University, he brings a diverse set of skills through which he filters his writing.</p></div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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<p>While the market continues to impress &ndash; most recently thanks to another <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-economy-adds-303000-jobs-unemployment-falls-to-38-in-march-as-labor-market-continues-to-impress-123226886.html">robust jobs report</a> &ndash; the usual suspects appear overpriced, which brings us to <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/undervalued-stocks/">undervalued stocks</a>. Yes, it might seem like every idea is overbought. However, there will always be enterprises that don&rsquo;t grab the spotlight.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s just a matter of mathematical realities. Right now, investors can choose from thousands upon thousands of publicly traded assets. We&rsquo;re not just talking about individual stocks but also baskets of securities, also known as exchange-traded funds. Add in commodities like gold and silver and now you&rsquo;re really competing for people&rsquo;s attention (and limited dollars).</p>



<p>Granted, some ideas are ignored because they should be. Arguably, that&rsquo;s not the case here. Below are undervalued stocks you should carefully examine.</p>



<h2>MGM Resorts (MGM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mgm-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="A photo of the MGM logo on the MGM casino building."><div>Source: Michael Neil Thomas / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>I&rsquo;m not going to beat around the bush. <strong>MGM Resorts</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mgm-stock-quote/"><strong>MGM</strong></a>) is a risky idea for undervalued stocks. As a world-famous resort and casino operator, the brand enjoys social cachet, no doubt about it. However, MGM stock is also dependent on a viable consumer economy. So far this year, shares have gained a bit over 2%. That&rsquo;s not exactly an encouraging sign.</p>



<p>However, it&rsquo;s possible that while the revenge travel sentiment has faded into the background, consumers in the post-pandemic cycle have <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/consumer-business/us-travel-hospitality-industry-outlook-2024.pdf">learned to prioritize their vacations</a>. If this dynamic continues to hold true, MGM would be an intriguing idea to consider. Right now, shares <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/MGM/summary?search=mgm">trade at 14.72X trailing-year earnings</a>. That&rsquo;s noticeably below the sector median print of 20.68X.</p>



<p>Interestingly, MGM enjoyed an outstanding performance in fiscal 2023. Its average positive earnings surprise clocked in at 107.3%, an impressive statistic. For fiscal 2024, though, analysts are looking for a slight decline in earnings per share to $2.44 (compared to 2023&rsquo;s $2.67).</p>



<p>Still, if the aforementioned prioritization materializes, the high-side EPS estimate of $3.41 would possibly be on the table. Therefore, it&rsquo;s one of the undervalued stocks to consider.</p>



<h2>Bumble (BMBL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bmbl1600-300x169.jpg" alt="BUMBLE (BMBL) app on a smartphone"><div>Source: XanderSt / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>A controversial idea in my opinion, dating app <strong>Bumble</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bmbl-stock-quote/"><strong>BMBL</strong></a>) started off with high hopes. Here, we have a woman-founded and led organization that aims to change social behaviors. Essentially, for traditionally oriented relationships, women must make the first move. In Bumble&rsquo;s eyes, this directive encourages parity in relational power structures. It&rsquo;s also a really stupid idea that frustrates roughly half of the target audience.</p>



<p>Notably, new Bumble CEO Lidiane Jones has basically acknowledged that <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/03/13/lifestyle/bumble-is-now-rethinking-women-making-the-first-move-on-app/">the idea is indeed stupid</a>. Don&rsquo;t get me wrong: I think it&rsquo;s important for people to challenge hegemonic ideologies and frameworks. At the same time, you can&rsquo;t use a business to shove an agenda down customers&rsquo; throats, especially if they don&rsquo;t want to play along. Bumble might finally be hearing this message loud and clear.</p>



<p>If so, BMBL stock is trading at attractive multiples. We&rsquo;re talking about 1.55X trailing-year revenue and <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/BMBL/summary?search=bmbl">only 0.84X book value</a>. For the latter, this stat basically means Bumble is worth less than the sum of its parts.</p>



<p>With a simple and important pivot, BMBL&rsquo;s ridiculously discounted price won&rsquo;t last. It&rsquo;s one of the undervalued stocks to watch.</p>



<h2>Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/baseball_sports_betting_1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A baseball glove rests on a field with a baseball and several hundred dollar bills inside."><div>Source: KAMONRAT / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>For my last idea on this list, I&rsquo;m going to go the speculative route with <strong>Academy Sports and Outdoors</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/aso-stock-quote/"><strong>ASO</strong></a>). From the name, it sounds like some European soccer club&rsquo;s youth academy program. In reality, it&rsquo;s a sporting goods and outdoor recreational retailer. Now, this industry faces pressure due to headwinds working against discretionary consumer spending. However, Academy Sports sells guns and ammunition.</p>



<p>Why is that important amid the scourge in firearms-related violence in this country? Mainly, if the Democrats win big in 2024, they may push for draconian gun control measures. Naturally, this dynamic could spark a buying panic. Combined with the inflationary pressures of a still-robust jobs market, this political catalyst appears to be an underappreciated one.</p>



<p>Right now, shares trade at a <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/ASO/summary?search=aso">measly 9.07X forward earnings multiple</a>. That&rsquo;s lower than nearly 87% of the cyclical retail space. Here&rsquo;s the counterpoint: analysts only project very modest sales growth for the current fiscal year. They&rsquo;re also forecasting a decline in earnings.</p>



<p>Still, if Democrats win out, ASO would certainly be a name to watch. For speculators, it belongs on the list of undervalued stocks to put on the radar.</p>



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<p>Due to a hawkish Federal Reserve, social <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/communications/media/">media stocks</a> lost value last year as businesses reduced their ad expenditures. Still, a return to more favorable conditions is anticipated this year. According to IPG Mediabrands, sales <a href="https://www.admonsters.com/ad-spending-will-jump-more-than-anticipated-in-2024/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20research%20predicts%20advertising,pivotal%20year%20in%20industry%20growth.">will increase by 9.2%</a> in 2024.</p>



<p>If that wasn&rsquo;t all, Donald Trump is <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/trade-of-the-day-profit-from-a-likely-rebound-in-trump-media-djt-stock/">also acting as a tailwind</a> of sorts. <strong>Trump Media</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/djt-stock-quote/"><strong>DJT</strong></a>) is one of the most divisive stocks in the market but with a $5 billion market cap achieved in no time, it&rsquo;s getting hard to ignore.</p>



<p>Amidst all of this, we have three robust social media purchasing stocks that are traveling in separate directions. One is an industry giant that&rsquo;s also squandering resources on vanity projects while a second fails to capitalize on the rebound underway in advertising spending.</p>



<p>Last is one languishing heartbroken over the departure of its CEO and founder. All in all, there are exciting times are ahead!</p>



<h2>Meta Platforms (META)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/metaverse_stocks_1600-300x169.png" alt="The metaverse concept of future meta-technology engineers. 3d rendering illustration design character wireframe for networking, innovation, online communication. metaverse stocks"><div>Source: allme3d / shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Thanks to its unrival <a href="https://investor.fb.com/investor-news/press-release-details/2024/Meta-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2023-Results-Initiates-Quarterly-Dividend/default.aspx">3.98 billion monthly active users</a> (MAU), <strong>Meta Platforms </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/meta-stock-quote/"><strong>META</strong></a></span>) is the dominant social media firm. Yet the billions of dollars it squandered on the metaverse might spoil the party. Even so, Meta Platforms leads <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/communications/media/social-media/">social media stocks</a>.</p>



<p>Facebook is the gem in the META crown, <a href="https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/how-many-users-does-facebook-have">with 3.05 billion users</a> as of Q4&rsquo;23 &mdash; a 3.44% increase year over year (<span>YOY</span>). That being said, META&rsquo;s appeal extends beyond Facebook. With over 2 billion active users, Instagram and WhatsApp are also accessible to stockholders.</p>



<p>In all, almost 50% of people on Earth utilize social media, and the majority use at least one Meta platform. Furthermore, Meta doesn&rsquo;t produce any material. Instead, the users create the content, leading to a 54% operating margin in Q4 2023.</p>



<p>Furthermore, <a href="https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/9/28/23375164/advertising-slow-growth-economy-digital-facebook-apple-snap-peter-kafka-column">after difficult years in 2022</a> and 2023, ad spending is up from 19.6% in 2021 to single digits in 2023. </p>



<p>The latest figures from Meta bail out this narrative. Just to put things in perspective, Meta reported $40.1 billion in top-line revenue for Q4 2023, an increase of 25% versus the year-ago period. Out of this total, 98% of revenue is from <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/271258/facebooks-advertising-revenue-worldwide/">digital advertising</a>.  </p>



<p>But META&rsquo;s Reality Labs division is losing money &mdash; <a href="https://www.pymnts.com/metaverse/2024/meta-reality-labs-celebrates-10-year-milestone-has-lost-50-billion/">roughly $50 billion</a> over the last five years &mdash; which has many worried that the metaverse might stand in the way of Meta&rsquo;s success. In my opinion, the media conglomerate can take these losses. Plus, a potential market size of $936.6 billion by 2030 means more growth for META stockholders if it succeeds.</p>



<p>Analyst sentiment is certainly bullish with a consensus strong buy recommendation and a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/meta/forecast">slight 3% upside</a> to go with it.</p>



<h2>Snap (SNAP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/snap-stock-4-300x169.jpg" alt="Snapchat (SNAP) logo on phone screen in jean pocket"><div>Source: dennizn / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Sadly, <strong>Snap </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/snap-stock-quote/"><strong>SNAP</strong></a></span>) has to cook bigger fish. Even with abundant advertising money, it finds it difficult to expand revenue. Snap hasn&rsquo;t taken advantage of the rebound in ad expenditure, with a 31% decline to start 2024 to change hands for just over $11.</p>



<p>Unfortunately, the stock price fell along with the most recent quarterly report in February. In Q4&rsquo;23, Snap&rsquo;s sales increased by a pitiful <a href="https://searchengineland.com/snap-revenue-2023-wall-street-437288">5%</a> to $1.4 billion. In 2023, the company&rsquo;s total sales remained at $4.6 billion from the previous year. </p>



<p>Snap&rsquo;s user base increased by 10% from the previous year to <a href="https://investor.snap.com/news/news-details/2024/Snap-Inc.-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2023-Financial-Results/default.aspx#:~:text=We%20grew%20and%20deepened%20our,both%20iOS%20and%20Android%20platforms.">414 million in Q4 2023</a>, therefore there are some positive developments for investors. In the end, Snap is a growth stock, and if user numbers are rising, investors often don&rsquo;t care about the losses.</p>



<p>In addition, Snap is looking to scale recurring revenue options such as the Snapchat+ subscription service, which is a wise choice that could solve the ongoing cash flow problem. On a separate note, <strong>Integral Ad Science </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ias-stock-quote/"><strong>IAS</strong></a></span>) and Snap are <a href="https://integralads.com/news/ias-announces-partnership-with-snap-brand-safety-and-suitability-measurement/">partnering to offer marketers</a> artificial intelligence (<span>AI</span>)-driven brand safety for Snapchat ads. The move will attract Snap&rsquo;s younger demographic since <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/how-millennials-and-gen-z-are-driving-growth-behind-esg">ESG is a big concern for them</a>. </p>



<p>Analyst sentiment leads me to believe the AI-focused revamp for Snap might work out. The upside is at 25% based on a $14 target price for Snap.</p>



<h2>Bumble (BMBL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bmbl-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="The logo for Bumble (BMBL) is displayed on a smartphone screen."><div>Source: XanderSt / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>The final entry on our list is <strong>Bumble </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bmbl-stock-quote/"><strong>BMBL</strong></a></span>), a social media stock at risk due to poor sales projections and Whitney Wolfe Herd&rsquo;s resignation as CEO and founder.</p>



<p>There&rsquo;s little question that it will be felt when the company&rsquo;s founder leaves after more than a decade in leadership. As seen by the circumstances surrounding Bob Iger and Howard Schultz at <strong>Disney </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dis-stock-quote/"><strong>DIS</strong></a></span>) and <strong>Starbucks</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sbux-stock-quote/"><strong>SBUX</strong></a></span>), respectively, poor handling of these pivotal exits may cause grave pain.</p>



<p>Growth is Bumble&rsquo;s other main problem, and investor anxiety is heightened by the company&rsquo;s gloomy quarterly sales estimate. In the opinion of CEO Lidiane Jones, the firm must appeal to younger consumers to thrive where <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13141291/dating-apps-bumble-layoff-gen-z.html">&ldquo;true innovation&rdquo;</a> is missing. That&rsquo;s why she is revamping the main app and updating the Premium Plus membership to attract more Gen Z users.</p>



<p>Bumble is trying <a href="https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/bumble-lays-off-about-30-of-staff/#:~:text=Bumble%2C%20the%20popular%20dating%20app,user%20spending%2C%20affecting%20its%20revenue.">to address low user spending</a> by cutting off 350 workers, or around 30% of its workforce. Bumble is also investigating the application of generative AI. With all these factors, plus a 26% drop in price, this women-first, youth-focused company certainly will attract value investors. </p>



<p>Analysts certainly like to think so, projecting <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/bmbl/forecast">an upside of over 50%</a> to accompany its buy rating. </p>



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