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JP Morgan analyst Anne Samuel upgrades Doximity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCS#NYSE">DOCS</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and announces $25 price target.

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Vantage Apex&#xAE; smart sensors will help improve safety and mobility in Nevada's state capital
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iteris.com&amp;esheet=53955271&amp;newsitemid=20240425547223&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Iteris%2C+Inc&amp;index=1&amp;md5=17bd87dba47b58710039dd61a483844f">Iteris, Inc</a>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITI#NASDAQ">ITI</a>), the world's trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that Carson City, Nevada has chosen to upgrade the city's intersection detection sensors to Iteris' <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iteris.com%2Foursolutions%2Ftraffic-detection%2Fvantage-apex&amp;esheet=53955271&amp;newsitemid=20240425547223&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Vantage+Apex&amp;index=2&amp;md5=52459c2e90f82d2c89b59c7b5ffb6cd8">Vantage Apex</a> hybrid sensors.
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Vantage Apex is the industry's first 1080p high-definition (HD) video and four-dimensional (4D) radar sensor with integrated artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. It delivers state-of-the-art detection, tracking and classification accuracy of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, as well as HD video display for traffic management center monitoring.
Intersections across Carson City will be upgraded with the new sensors, which are connected vehicle-ready and able to provide critical infrastructure data through vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications to connected and automated vehicles (CAVs).
"We're thrilled to be providing Carson City with the equipment it needs to create smarter intersections," said Mark Nogaki, senior vice president of sales at Iteris. "With Vantage Apex, the city will now have the unmatched detection and analytical capability that is necessary to improve safety, mobility and sustainability throughout the area."
The Vantage Apex AI-powered smart sensor is a key component of Iteris' <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iteris.com%2Fclearmobilityplatform&amp;esheet=53955271&amp;newsitemid=20240425547223&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ClearMobility%26%23174%3B+Platform&amp;index=3&amp;md5=870f1c74fd9fca1a45912b68506e2059">ClearMobility&#xAE; Platform</a>, the world's most complete solution to continuously monitor, visualize and optimize mobility infrastructure. ClearMobility applies cloud computing, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, advisory services and managed services to help ensure roads are safe, travel is efficient and communities thrive.

Carson City Upgrades Intersection Infrastructure With Iteris' AI-Powered Hybrid Sensors

&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4149815-1&amp;h=4189046896&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sabre.com%2F&amp;a=Sabre+Corporation">Sabre Corporation</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SABR#NASDAQ">SABR</a>), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry,&nbsp;today announced a new multi-year agreement with National Travel, a global travel agency ranked among the Top 25 Travel Management Companies in the United States by Business Travel News. The new agreement gives National Travel, which books a considerable amount of government travel, access to the robust travel content in the Sabre travel marketplace, helping to drive efficiencies and support its revenue growth goals. National Travel's migration to Sabre is underway with an anticipated successful launch of the program later this quarter.
"When we consider our partners, we have high standards and Sabre exceeds those standards," said Ted Lawson, President/CEO, National Travel. "We are bringing all of Sabre's content, innovation and customization tools to our customers and in return, they will have easier access, opportunities to increase revenue and ultimately be more efficient."
National Travel will benefit from a range of Sabre solutions to help them enhance the traveler experience, including:
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<li>Efficient access to real-time NDC offers that are easy to shop, compare, book, and service alongside traditional ATPCO/EDIFACT options and low-cost carrier content. Sabre is the first and currently only global distribution system (GDS) to power NDC content for Atriis, GetThere, SAP Concur, and Wooba, each of which is a leading online booking tool.</li>
<li>Content Services for Lodging, which helps increase hotel attachment rates by unlocking access to 2M+ global property options and enhanced retailing capabilities to find the right property and rate more easily for travelers.
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"We are grateful for the trust National Travel has placed in Sabre," said Andy Finkelstein,&nbsp;Senior Vice President Global Agency Sales, Sabre Travel Solutions. "Our teams work seamlessly to integrate complex systems that ultimately translate into easier access for customers and greater content and capabilities that enable them to serve global travel needs with more ease and confidence."
Sabre is the largest GDS provider for US civilian and military government travel system segments and won the 2017, 2018 and 2019 NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Award by the National Defense Transportation Association. Sabre's marketplace includes travel content from more than 400 airlines, 2M+ lodging options, and hundreds of tour operators, rail, car rental, and cruise providers, to sell customized travel packages from suppliers around the world. National Travel has access to a full spectrum of bookable content, can rely on intuitive workflows, and tap into Sabre's unique workspace customization.
"Sabre's presence in North America continues to expand, grow, and we continue to win new business from travel management companies and agencies across the globe because of differentiation, customization and excellence in customer service," said Todd Arthur, Managing Director - North America Agency, Americas Delivery &amp; Global Corporate Solutions, Sabre Travel Solutions.

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OSI Systems Reiterates Its Fiscal 2024 Revenues Guidance Of Anticipated Growth In Excess Of 19% Over Revenues In Fiscal 2023

Piper Sandler analyst Stephen Scouten maintains United Community Banks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCBI#NASDAQ">UCBI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $30 to $28.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on United Community Banks, Lowers Price Target to $28

Quasi-randomized study demonstrates the value of Dario's integrated approach to provide one solution for members to manage diabetes, pre-diabetes, blood pressure, weight and taking a GLP-1
NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIO#NASDAQ">DRIO</a>) ("Dario" or the "Company"), a leader in the global digital health market, announced today new research published in the leading peer-reviewed journal for digital health and medicine, Journal of Internet Medicine (JMIR) demonstrating a clinically significant reduction in blood glucose levels for members using Dario to manage weight alongside diabetes.
More than 80% of people living with Type 2 diabetes are overweight and the two conditions are closely linked to the same underlying unhealthy behaviors. Dario's cardiometabolic solution helps people manage related cardiometabolic health needs, including diabetes, pre-diabetes, blood pressure, weight and support for people taking a GLP-1, with a single integrated and highly personalized experience. Dario's solution is designed to help people adopt the healthier behaviors required to support improved clinical outcomes, which includes self-health management behaviors such as monitoring weight and blood glucose.
This new retrospective, quasi-randomized study examined the data from 1,932 Dario members over the course of a year. Fifty percent of the members that regularly used Dario's weight monitoring feature were propensity score matched with 50% of the members who did not use the weight monitoring feature based on demographic and clinical characteristics.
Over a six-month period, members using a digital weight monitoring feature experienced a significant reduction in blood glucose levels and BMI, unlike the matched control group that never used weight monitoring. Eighty-five percent of individuals in the weight monitoring group achieved a reduction in blood glucose levels below the estimated A1c threshold of 9.0 in their last month of measurement compared to 76% of the individuals in the group using Dario to manage diabetes alone. Weight variability was positively associated with blood glucose levels while BMI lagged by one month was not associated with blood glucose levels. These comprehensive findings support the broader use of digital self-monitoring tools in diabetes management, emphasizing their role in enhancing patient outcomes through empowerment and active participation.
"The reality for so many people living with Type 2 diabetes is that addressing weight is a critical factor in realizing meaningful clinical improvements. We set out to more clearly evaluate our intensive multidisciplinary approach showing how giving people one solution can lead to better diabetes outcomes and are thrilled to see the data demonstrates real clinical improvements from addressing these two conditions in one solution," said Yifat Hershcovitz, PhD., Vice President of Clinical and Scientific Affairs at Dario.
"Type 2 diabetes and obesity share the same web of underlying health behaviors, and yet we often ask people to engage in multiple solutions to address these conditions separately. It adds undue burden to the behavior change process and can impede engagement on one or both conditions, which ultimately hurts outcomes. The results of this study show a clear benefit to having a single approach, and we are excited to continue adding evidence of the need for more integrated chronic condition solutions like Dario," said Omar Manejwala, M.D., Chief Medical Officer.
The research was conducted in partnership with Integrative Pain Laboratory, the School of Public Health at the University of Haifa.
You can access the full study <a href="https://www.jmir.org/2024/1/e54940">here</a>.

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Dario Publishes New Peer-Reviewed Study That Deepens The Body Of Evidence That Managing Cardiometabolic Conditions In One Integrated Platform Improves Clinical Outcomes

Esquire Financial Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESQ#NASDAQ">ESQ</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.17 by 2.56 percent. This is a 8.11 percent increase over earnings of $1.11 per share from the same period last year.

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During a recent visit to the Army Medical University in Chongqing, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on military personnel and students to &#8220;focus on the battlefield.&#8221;
What Happened: Xi&#8217;s visit, which concluded on Wednesday, included an inspection of the university&#8217;s academic work in battlefield medicine and its emergency medical equipment, South China Morning Post <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3260342/chinas-xi-jinping-urges-troops-focus-battlefield-during-trip-military-medical-school?module=top_story&amp;pgtype=homepage">reported</a> on Wednesday. He was joined by Gen. He Weidong, the second-ranked vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission.
The Chinese President underscored the need for enhanced logistical support, improved combat effectiveness of troops, and the promotion of the physical and mental well-being of officers and soldiers.
The Army Medical University is known for its expertise in high-altitude military medicine, war trauma medicine, and burn medicine. It is also home to China's only national laboratory for research on injuries including trauma, burns, and composite injuries.
Xi lauded the university&#8217;s role in military medical support and China's Covid-19 response. He also encouraged innovative research in specialized medical fields and excellence in military medical science.
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Why It Matters: Xi&#8217;s call for a greater focus on the battlefield comes at a time when Beijing is ramping up the war readiness of the People's Liberation Army and allocating more resources to military logistics, personnel training, and key weapons due to a more complex external environment. China's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38352481/us-china-russia-lead-global-arms-race-as-military-spending-spikes-most-in-14-years-to-2-4-trillion-b">annual military budget</a> has grown by 7.2% annually for the past two years, exceeding the country's 2024 economic growth target of 5%. This increase in military spending aligns with the global trend.
Furthermore, concerns have been raised by the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, over the military <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38179999/antony-blinken-raises-alarm-over-north-korea-iran-and-chinas-military-aid-to-russia">aid that Russia's defense sector </a>is receiving from China, North Korea, and Iran. Amid these concerns, China has called for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38290012/china-calls-for-pragmatic-military-ties-with-us-amid-taiwan-concerns">more pragmatic military relations</a> with the U.S., particularly focusing on the sensitive issue of Taiwan.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the S&amp;P 500 closing slightly higher during the session.
On the economic data front, new orders for manufactured durable goods rose by 2.6% month-over-month in March compared to a revised 0.7% gain in February.
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares jumped 12% on Wednesday following first-quarter earnings. Additionally, B of A Securities upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares fell around 2.9% on Wednesday following first-quarter financial results.
As far as the earnings season is concerned, over 25% of the S&amp;P 500 companies have released quarterly results so far, with around 79% of those exceeding market estimates.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer staples, consumer discretionary and utilities stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, industrials and health care stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 43 points to 38,460.92 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.02% at 5,071.63, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.10% at 15,712.75&nbsp;&nbsp; during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) today.
At a current reading of 40.9, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 39.9.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Investor Optimism Improves Slightly As Investors Assess Earnings Reports

OSI Systems Increases Its 2024 Adj EPS Guidance From Greater Than 29% Growth To Greater Than 30% Growth, YoY

Piper Sandler analyst Jason Bednar reiterates Align Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $355 to $375.

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Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Align Tech, Raises Price Target to $375

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
Wall Street expects Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share on revenue of $78.59 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Alphabet shares fell 3% to $156.20 in after-hours trading.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its first quarter on Wednesday. The company reported 3.24 billion Family Daily Active People in the first quarter, up 7% year-over-year. The company said capital spending is likely increasing in future years as its artificial intelligence roadmap is supported. Meta shares dipped 15.2% to $418.71 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts are expecting Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 14 cents per share on revenue of $12.78 billion. The company will release earnings after the markets close. Intel shares fell 0.1% to $34.47 in after-hours trading.
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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) reported better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter on Wednesday. The company reported quarterly revenue of $42.8 billion, which was up 1.3% year-over-year, and also exceeded a Street consensus estimate of $40.1 billion
Analysts expect Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $5.14 per share on revenue of $16.22 billion before the opening bell. Caterpillar shares rose 0.4% to $365.00 in after-hours trading.
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Brokerage Ranked Number Two for The Highest Agent Count and Number Three in Real Estate Sales in Polk County, Florida in 2023
Reaffirms target anticipated to generate $100 million of annualized revenue as a 2024 exit run rate
Celebration, FL, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:&nbsp;LRHC) ("La Rosa" or the "Company"), a holding company for five agent-centric, technology-integrated, cloud-based, multi-service real estate segments, today announced that it has completed an acquisition transaction and now holds a 51% interest in the Company's franchisee - La Rosa Realty Lakeland LLC (DBA La Rosa Realty Prestige) ("Prestige"), located in Lakeland, Florida with a separate branch in Winter Haven, Florida.
Prestige generated revenue of $4.7 million and had positive net income in 2023. The franchisee provides residential and commercial real estate brokerage services. It also provides coaching and support services to agents on a fee basis.
Joe La Rosa, CEO of the Company, commented, "With 162 agents, Prestige has solidified its position as number two for agent count and number three for real estate sales in Polk County, Florida in 2023. This latest acquisition represents yet another milestone for the Company, aligning with our roll-up strategy focused on acquiring profitable franchisees and further solidifying our market position while creating value for shareholders. This acquisition is expected not to only increase our revenue but also, as we seamlessly integrate this and prior acquisitions, we anticipate gaining the rewards of enhanced operating efficiencies and economies of scale. We believe that these advantages will further strengthen our competitive position in the market and fuel our journey towards sustainable growth. With this strategic expansion strategy firmly in place, we believe we are positioned for significant advancement and remain on track to achieve our goal of reaching an annualized revenue run rate of $100 million by the end of 2024. Furthermore, we anticipate attaining profitability in 2025."

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La Rosa Acquires 51% Interest In Co's Tenth Real Estate Brokerage Franchisee With Revenue Of $4.7M And Positive Net Income In 2023; Reaffirms Target Anticipated To Generate $100M Of Annualized Revenue As A 2024 Exit Run Rate

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Taoping Reports 59.4% Revenue Growth For 2023 And Anticipated Continued Growth For FY24

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) announced on Wednesday that its new chip manufacturing technology, &#8220;A16,&#8221; will start production in the second half of 2026.
The 1.6-nm chipmaking technology will position TSMC against&nbsp;Intel Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) in a competition to produce the world&#8217;s fastest chips.&nbsp;
TSMC, the largest contract manufacturer of advanced computing chips and a crucial supplier to&nbsp;Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), announced this at a Santa Clara, California conference, Reuters reports.&nbsp;
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TSMC executives indicated that AI chip manufacturers would likely be the first to adopt this technology, unlike smartphone companies.
Intel had already voiced the availability of 20A and 18A (2-nm and 1.8-nm) technologies by 2025, Nikkei Asia&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/TSMC-aims-to-produce-ultra-advanced-1.6-nm-chips-by-2026#:~:text=TAIPEI%20%2D%2D%20Taiwan%20Semiconductor%20Manufacturing,leadership%20over%20the%20next%20decade." rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
It had showcased its 14A (1.4-nm)&nbsp;technology&nbsp;in 2024. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) is targeting&nbsp;commercialization of&nbsp;the 1.4-nm level in 2027.
Analysts speaking to Reuters said the technologies TSMC unveiled on Wednesday could challenge Intel&#8217;s February claims of surpassing TSMC with its new &#8220;14A&#8221; technology.&nbsp;
Kevin Zhang, TSMC&#8217;s Senior Vice President of Business Development, told reporters that the company accelerated the development of its A16 chipmaking process due to demand from AI chip firms.
Zhang also stated that TSMC does not see the need to use&nbsp;ASML Holding NV&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) new &#8220;High NA EUV&#8221; lithography tool machines for constructing A16 chips.&nbsp;
In contrast, Intel recently disclosed plans to be the first to use these machines, priced at $373 million each, for its 14A chip development.
Furthermore, TSMC introduced a new technology for delivering power to computer chips from the backside, which will be available in 2026 and enhance the speed of AI chips.&nbsp;
In April, TSMC reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38179645/taiwan-semi-clocks-double-digit-q1-revenue-growth-eyes-robust-2024-amid-ai-boom" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a>&nbsp;of $18.5 billion, up by&nbsp;16% year-on-year, versus the $18.4 billion analyst consensus estimate, thanks to the artificial technology frenzy.&nbsp;
It expects capital expenditures of $28 billion—$32 billion and revenue growth of at least 20% in 2024.
Taiwan Semiconductor&nbsp;stock gained 62% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;VanEck Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and&nbsp;IShares Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM shares are trading lower by 1.02% at $131.62 premarket&nbsp;at the last check on Thursday.
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<li>Rosenblatt raised the price target for Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) from $520 to $562. Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating. Meta Platforms shares fell 0.5% to close at $493.50 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this </a>stock.</li>
<li>Wedbush boosted the price target for SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLM#NASDAQ">SLM</a>) from $26 to $28. Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini maintained an Outperform rating. SLM shares rose 0.8% to close at $22.10 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer lowered Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) price target from $415 to $370. Oppenheimer analyst Michael Wiederhorn maintained an Outperform rating. Humana shares fell 3.7% to close at $315.98 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson cut the price target for Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) from $151 to $139. DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintained a Buy rating. Helen of Troy shares fell 9.5% to close at $90.71 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HELE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. cut Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) price target from $325 to $300. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Fein maintained a Buy rating. Biogen shares rose 4.6% to close at $201.99 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIIB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Susquehanna cut Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) price target from $880 to $850. Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini maintained a Neutral rating. Lam Research shares fell 0.3% to close at $884.89 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRCX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) from $125 to $175. Baird analyst Tristan Gerra maintained a Neutral rating. Texas Instruments shares gained 5.6% to close at $174.81 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wedbush raised Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) price target from $2,850 to $3,200. Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan maintained a Neutral rating. Chipotle shares rose 0.4% to close at $2,926.76 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities lowered Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) price target from $875 to $860. B of A Securities analyst Christopher Nardone downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. Deckers Outdoor shares rose 2.7% to close at $851.71 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DECK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank boosted Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) price target from $467 to $487. Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle maintained a Hold rating. Lockheed Martin shares fell 0.2% to close at $459.14 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Piper Sandler analyst Crispin Love maintains SEI Inv (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEIC#NASDAQ">SEIC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $72 to $69.

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CAT Strategic Metals Announces Plan to Spin off South Preston Uranium Project Into Newly Formed Publicly Traded Company

CAT Strategic Stakes More Ground Around Its Gold Jackpot Property; Lithium Targets Are Top Priorities with A Geological Team On-Site to Initiate Comprehensive Work Program Planning

CAT Strategic Continues to Stake More Claims  Around the Emerging Lithium Discovery Area in Elko County, Nevada, and its Primary Property, Gold Jackpot

CAT Strategic Provides Corporate Update on Gold Jackpot Property in The Emerging Lithium Discovery Area in Elko County, Nevada

CAT Strategic Successfully Restructures Loan Agreement to Facilitate Gold Jackpot Project Financing and South Preston Spin-Off

CAT Strategic Continues to Increase Land Package at Gold Jackpot; 22 New Claims Staked in Lithium Discovery Area in Elko County, Nevada

CAT Strategic Files 32 Lode Claims at Jackpot Lithium; Additional Sampling and Results Received for Stag's Leap Northern Elko County, Nevada

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CAT Strategic Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement Pursuant to Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

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