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Recent research reveals that states adopting recreational <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cannabis</a> laws (RCLs) in the U.S. may have fewer immigration deportations related to cannabis offenses.
The study, conducted by Emilie Bruzelius and Silvia S. Martins and published in BMC Public Health, analyzed the period from 2009 to 2020, offering insights into the relationship between immigration and drug policy reform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Study Findings On Deportations</h3>
The researchers utilized data from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, focusing on immigration arrests and deportations where cannabis possession was cited. Researchers found that by 2020 states with RCLs showed a notable decrease in deportation rates related to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38101290/gov-healeys-mega-pardon-for-cannabis-possession-unanimously-approved-by-council" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cannabis possession</a>. Specifically, the adoption of these laws led to a &#8220;moderate relative decrease in deportation prevalence,&#8221; indicating a 32% reduction in deportations compared to states without recreational cannabis laws.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Arrest Rates Show No Significant Change</h3>
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Benchmark analyst Robert Wasserman reiterates Integer Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITGR#NYSE">ITGR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $130 price target.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for Capital One Finl.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 54%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $120,000, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $428,506.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $135.0 and $160.0 for Capital One Finl, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Capital One Finl stands at 352.29, with a total volume reaching 996.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Capital One Finl, situated within the strike price corridor from $135.0 to $160.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Capital One Finl 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714149097_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>312</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">118</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>282</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">117</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capital One Finl</h3>
Capital One is a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Originally a spinoff of Signet Financial's credit card division in 1994, the company is now primarily involved in credit card lending, auto loans, and commercial lending.
<h3>Capital One Finl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,988,585, with COF's price down by -0.08%, positioned at $145.85.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Capital One Finl</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $165.25.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a In-Line rating for Capital One Finl, targeting a price of $155. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wolfe Research upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $189. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Capital One Finl, targeting a price of $165. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on Capital One Finl with a target price of $152. </li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Capital One Finl with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Capital One Finl Unusual Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NIO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for NIO. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $1,292,589, and 4 are calls, amounting to $183,800.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $2.0 to $25.0 for NIO over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for NIO's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across NIO's significant trades, within a strike price range of $2.0 to $25.0, over the past month.
<h3>NIO Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714149092_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>24.9K</td>
<td>722</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$66.4K</td>
<td>24.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td>28.8K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>28.8K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NIO</h3>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold over 160,000 EVs in 2023, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
Having examined the options trading patterns of NIO, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is NIO Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 39,253,914, the price of NIO is up by 9.2%, reaching $4.51.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 42 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for NIO</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $4.5.
<ul>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Barclays lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $4.</li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Macquarie lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $5.</li>
</ul>
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Behind the Scenes of NIO's Latest Options Trends

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Chipotle Mexican Grill. Our analysis of options history for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) revealed 61 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 34% of traders were bullish, while 39% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 19 were puts, with a value of $778,701, and 42 were calls, valued at $4,170,820.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $1690.0 to $4400.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Chipotle Mexican Grill's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Chipotle Mexican Grill's whale activity within a strike price range from $1690.0 to $4400.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714149087_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$277.1</td>
<td>$272.0</td>
<td>$272.0</td>
<td>$2950.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">147</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$128.3</td>
<td>$126.2</td>
<td>$126.2</td>
<td>$3700.00</td>
<td>$189.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$427.9</td>
<td>$424.0</td>
<td>$424.0</td>
<td>$2765.00</td>
<td>$169.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$159.9</td>
<td>$151.9</td>
<td>$156.74</td>
<td>$3175.00</td>
<td>$159.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$310.7</td>
<td>$299.7</td>
<td>$304.0</td>
<td>$3050.00</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is predominately company-owned (it recently inked a development agreement with Alshaya Group in the Middle East), with a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, heavily indexed to the United States, although the firm maintains a small presence in Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Chipotle Mexican Grill, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 134,005, with CMG's price up by 1.99%, positioned at $3173.83.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 89 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $3049.2.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $2750. </li>
<li>An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which currently sits at a price target of $2986. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $3600. </li>
<li>An analyst from TD Cowen has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $2900. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. lowers its rating to Equal-Weight with a new price target of $3010.</li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Chipotle Mexican Grill options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

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<li>Agenus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGEN#NASDAQ">AGEN</a>) shares rose 32.53% to $11.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $230.4 million. </li>
<li>Sunshine Biopharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBFM#NASDAQ">SBFM</a>) shares increased by 31.18% to $1.06. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 million. </li>
<li>Cullinan Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGEM#NASDAQ">CGEM</a>) stock moved upwards by 30.85% to $25.19. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>ImmunityBio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBRX#NASDAQ">IBRX</a>) shares rose 27.2% to $6.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.4 billion. </li>
<li>Zura Bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZURA#NASDAQ">ZURA</a>) shares increased by 25.69% to $4.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $283.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Nuwellis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUWE#NASDAQ">NUWE</a>) shares decreased by 39.5% to $0.17 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 million. </li>
<li>IMAC Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BACK#NASDAQ">BACK</a>) shares fell 21.57% to $4.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.5 million. </li>
<li>NKGen Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKGN#NASDAQ">NKGN</a>) stock fell 16.42% to $1.66. The company's market cap stands at $37.7 million. </li>
<li>Aclarion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACON#NASDAQ">ACON</a>) stock fell 16.0% to $0.33. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.3 million. </li>
<li>Accolade (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCD#NASDAQ">ACCD</a>) shares declined by 14.86% to $7.83. The company's market cap stands at $605.7 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>X4 Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XFOR#NASDAQ">XFOR</a>) stock declined by 14.4% to $0.97. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $162.4 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Branchout Food (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOF#NASDAQ">BOF</a>) stock rose 34.9% to $2.65 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $10.6 million. </li>
<li>Nuzee (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUZE#NASDAQ">NUZE</a>) stock increased by 15.57% to $1.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.8 million. </li>
<li>Smart for Life (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMFL#NASDAQ">SMFL</a>) shares rose 12.85% to $3.95. </li>
<li>Oatly Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTLY#NASDAQ">OTLY</a>) shares rose 12.63% to $0.98. The company's market cap stands at $583.0 million. </li>
<li>The Real Good Food (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGF#NASDAQ">RGF</a>) stock moved upwards by 12.2% to $0.26. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 million. </li>
<li>BBB Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBBB#NYSE">TBBB</a>) shares increased by 11.99% to $23.07. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Edible Garden AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDBL#NASDAQ">EDBL</a>) shares declined by 13.0% to $5.41 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 million. </li>
<li>Barfresh Food Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRFH#NASDAQ">BRFH</a>) shares declined by 12.64% to $1.59. The company's market cap stands at $23.0 million. </li>
<li>Vintage Wine Estates (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWE#NASDAQ">VWE</a>) stock decreased by 9.36% to $0.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.0 million. </li>
<li>Molson Coors Beverage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) stock fell 8.52% to $61.94. The company's market cap stands at $13.1 billion. </li>
<li>African Agriculture Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAGR#NASDAQ">AAGR</a>) shares decreased by 7.96% to $0.33. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.9 million. </li>
<li>Flora Growth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLGC#NASDAQ">FLGC</a>) stock fell 7.8% to $1.42. The company's market cap stands at $15.1 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Universal Logistics Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULH#NASDAQ">ULH</a>) shares rose 41.3% to $46.47 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Pineapple Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGY#NASDAQ">PEGY</a>) shares moved upwards by 38.15% to $0.07. The company's market cap stands at $4.5 million. </li>
<li>Exponent (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPO#NASDAQ">EXPO</a>) stock increased by 22.55% to $97.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.9 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Tutor Perini (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPC#NYSE">TPC</a>) stock moved upwards by 21.45% to $16.87. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $882.0 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Intelligent Living (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILAG#NASDAQ">ILAG</a>) stock moved upwards by 17.22% to $0.66. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.9 million. </li>
<li>SolarMax Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMXT#NASDAQ">SMXT</a>) shares increased by 15.7% to $9.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $436.6 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Safe &amp; Green Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGBX#NASDAQ">SGBX</a>) stock fell 28.1% to $0.16 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 million. </li>
<li>Saia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIA#NASDAQ">SAIA</a>) shares declined by 21.29% to $427.42. The company's market cap stands at $11.3 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>iSun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISUN#NASDAQ">ISUN</a>) stock fell 14.2% to $0.15. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.0 million. </li>
<li>Montana Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRJ#NASDAQ">AIRJ</a>) shares decreased by 13.23% to $10.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $565.1 million. </li>
<li>Trinet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNET#NYSE">TNET</a>) shares declined by 13.06% to $110.23. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 billion. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Recruiter.Com Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCRT#NASDAQ">RCRT</a>) shares declined by 12.51% to $1.4. The company's market cap stands at $2.0 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Focus Universal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCUV#NASDAQ">FCUV</a>) stock increased by 36.0% to $0.38 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.9 million. </li>
<li>Infobird Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFBD#NASDAQ">IFBD</a>) shares increased by 28.45% to $4.74. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.3 million. </li>
<li>Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAXN#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>) stock rose 19.38% to $2.12. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $112.1 million. </li>
<li>Rubicon Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBT#NYSE">RBT</a>) stock rose 12.59% to $0.44. The company's market cap stands at $23.1 million. </li>
<li>Kingsoft Cloud Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) stock rose 12.47% to $3.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $818.9 million. </li>
<li>Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOBX#NASDAQ">MOBX</a>) stock rose 12.21% to $2.94. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $75.9 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>ReAlpha Tech Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRE#NASDAQ">AIRE</a>) stock declined by 18.0% to $1.14 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $50.3 million. </li>
<li>Atomera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATOM#NASDAQ">ATOM</a>) stock decreased by 17.6% to $4.42. The company's market cap stands at $119.0 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>MMTEC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTC#NASDAQ">MTC</a>) stock declined by 12.07% to $2.77. The company's market cap stands at $551.6 million. </li>
<li>Strong Global (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGE#AMEX">SGE</a>) shares fell 10.0% to $1.08. The company's market cap stands at $8.5 million. </li>
<li>BIT Mining (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCM#NYSE">BTCM</a>) stock decreased by 9.97% to $2.62. The company's market cap stands at $29.1 million. </li>
<li>Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock fell 9.63% to $31.73. The company's market cap stands at $135.0 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. 
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Roth MKM analyst Harry Fong maintains Hartford Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $90 to $95.

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Benchmark analyst Kurt Hallead reiterates Helmerich &amp; Payne (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HP#NYSE">HP</a>) with a Hold.

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Marsh &amp; McLennan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.27%. Currently, Marsh &amp; McLennan has a market capitalization of $97.63 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MMC: If an investor had bought $1000 of MMC stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,877.87 today based on a price of $198.15 for MMC at the time of writing.
<h3>Marsh &amp; McLennan's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.2%. Currently, Honeywell Intl has a market capitalization of $125.54 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HON: If an investor had bought $1000 of HON stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,403.13 today based on a price of $192.79 for HON at the time of writing.
<h3>Honeywell Intl's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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International Business Machines Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">shares are trading lower on Friday.</a>
The software giant announced agreements with the Government of&nbsp;Canada and the Government of&nbsp;Quebec to develop further the assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38461358/ibm-government-of-canada-government-of-quebec-sign-agreements-to-strengthen-canadas-semiconductor-" rel="noreferrer noopener">capabilities for semiconductor modules.&nbsp;</a>
&#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement is a massive win for&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;and our dynamic tech sector,&#8221; said&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/justin-trudeau" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Trudeau</a>, Prime Minister of&nbsp;Canada.
The modules will&nbsp;be used&nbsp;across various applications, including telecommunications, high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace &amp; defense, computer networks, and generative AI, at IBM Canada&#8217;s plant in&nbsp;Bromont, Quebec.
The agreements reflect a combined investment valued at approximately&nbsp;C$187 million.
&#8220;It will create high-paying jobs, invest in innovation, strengthen supply chains, and help make sure the most advanced technologies are Canadian-made. Semiconductors power the world, and we&#8217;re putting&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;at the forefront of that opportunity,&#8221; Trudeau added.&nbsp;
IBM&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to conduct research and development aimed at enhancing packaging capabilities&nbsp;and devising&nbsp;scalable manufacturing methods,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;other advanced assembly processes.&nbsp;
These efforts will bolster Canada&#8217;s position in the North American semiconductor supply chain&nbsp;and&nbsp;foster the expansion and solidification of the country&#8217;s expertise in advanced packaging.
&#8220;Advanced packaging is a crucial component of the semiconductor industry, and IBM Canada&#8217;s&nbsp;Bromont&nbsp;plant has led the world in this process for decades,&#8221; said&nbsp;Deb Pimentel, president of IBM Canada.&nbsp;
IBM recently reported first-quarter financial results where revenue increased 1% year-over-year to $14.46 billion, which missed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate</a>&nbsp;of $14.55 billion, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/gxjhpowx7zks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Price Action: IBM shares are trading lower by 1.44% to $166.51 at last check Friday.
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Technology giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) reported third-quarter financial results that saw revenue and earnings per share <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38444199/microsoft-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-new-era-of-ai-transformation-and-more">beat estimates from analysts.</a>
Analysts are praising the company's growth of artificial intelligence platforms.
The MSFT Analysts: 
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<li>Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan has an Outperform rating and price target of $450.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok has an Outperform rating and raises the price target from $450 to $480.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan has a Buy rating and raises the price target from $450 to $515.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss has an Overweight rating and price target of $520.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has an Outperform rating and price target of $500.</li>
<li>Bank of America analyst Brad Sills has a Buy rating and price target of $480.</li>
<li>JPMorgan analyst Mark Murphy has an Overweight rating and raises the price target from $440 to $470.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman has an Outperform rating and price target of $465.</li>
<li>KeyBanc analyst Jackson Ader has an Overweight rating and price target of $490.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Brad Reback has a Buy rating and raises the price target from $455 to $475.</li>
<li>Truist analyst Joel Fishbein has a Buy rating and price target of $600.</li>
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Oppenheimer on MSFT: Near-term demand for AI at Microsoft is ahead of capacity, Horan said.
The analyst said advantages for Microsoft are Azure, OpenAI and its strong network of users for Windows, Office, LinkedIn and Teams.
"The cloud industry is only 30% penetrated, growing 20% per year, and becoming increasingly concentrated, a critical productivity enhancer thanks to AI," Horan said. "Microsoft is especially well positioned for enterprise AI adoption to its large entrenched customer base and infrastructure."
Raymond James on MSFT: Momentum of Microsoft's Azure intensified in the third quarter, which was a key highlight for Marok.
"Azure continued to benefit from AI demand, which contributed to 7% of growth in the quarter and strength in Azure core, partially driven by acceleration in cloud migration and share gains," Marok said.
The analyst said guidance and gaming segment growth were stronger than expected.
"We continue to envision Microsoft as a leading beneficiary of GenAI, and expect its investment strategy to continue to pave the way for further share expansion across multiple business."
Goldman Sachs on MSFT: Durable top-line growth and margin stability were key highlights from the third-quarter results for Rangan.
"We see Microsoft offering a unique growth profile at their scale, with the ability to grow both top-line and EPS by double-digits in FY25," Rangan said.
The analyst said Microsoft is well-positioned to capture market share of Gen-AI revenue with its AI services and the build out of Azure.
Rangan said Azure could sustain 25% growth in fiscal year 2025 and sees the segment hitting $200 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2029.
Morgan Stanley on MSFT: Microsoft has an attractive risk/reward as a leading secular growth franchise, Weiss said in a new investor note.
"Commercial bookings and Azure both accelerating to 31% growth (constant currency) in Q3 provide the clearest evidence yet of Microsoft's leading position for AI driven direct revenues and increasing share of the broader IT budget," Weiss said.
Weiss said Microsoft is positioned to be the "clearest beneficiary of GenAI spend."
"With the AI innovation cycle just starting, we see plenty of runway for growth," the analyst said, adding that Microsoft could have Generative AI revenue of $67 billion to $117 billion by fiscal year 2029.
 Wedbush on MSFT: The third-quarter earnings report from Microsoft was "another drop the mic moment" for the company, Ives said.
In a play on the 2024 NFL Draft, which also happened Thursday, Ives said it was a "great night for #1 AI draft pick."
"With MSFT's results acting as a barometer for cloud/AI spending, the company delivered another hall of fame performance quarter of robust results with beats on the top and bottom line," Ives said.
The analyst said Microsoft is positioned to capitalize on the AI Revolution into fiscal year 2025 with more use cases for its artificial intelligence technologies. &nbsp;
Bank of America on MSFT: Cloud and AI were the key items that led to Azure upside for Microsoft in the third quarter, Sills said.
"We continue to view Microsoft as a key beneficiary of AI, consolidation, and cloud," Sills said.
The analyst said organic Azure AI offerings are gaining momentum including Azure AI and OpenAI services.
Sills said the strength of Azure is enough to drive total growth higher for Microsoft.
JPMorgan on MSFT: The inflection point of Azure has arrived, Murphy said after third-quarter results from Microsoft.
The analyst said commercial bookings growth for Microsoft were the strongest in six quarters.
"The strong upside surprise for Azure could suggest a resilient/better, though not perfect, infrasoftware spending environment," Murphy said.
The analyst said the results from Microsoft will be taken positively and could chip away at any key concerns investors have about the company.
"Overall, we think Microsoft continues to exhibit outstanding execution while simultaneously cementing its pole position as the AI leader and balancing profitability/growth trade-offs."
BMO on MSFT: The acceleration of Azure was the key highlight in the quarter for Bachman.
"MSFT's quarter was highlighted by Azure growth of 31% y/y, including 7 points from AI workloads, and a guide of 30% to 31% y/y growth, which we believe was a positive surprise vs. expectations," Bachman said.
Bachman called the revenue growth for Azure in the quarter "robust."
"MSFT has delivered upside to Azure growth in the past three quarters."
KeyBanc on MSFT: The Azure revenue beat was good in the third quarter and could have been even better, Ader said.
"Azure now joins the Oracle OCI camp with AI cloud demand outstripping what it can supply – holding in-period revenue growth back," Ader said.
The analyst said Office 365, which is another AI business, also showed signs of strength in the third quarter.
Highlights for Azure in the quarter included 65% of Fortune 500 companies using Azure AI and $100 million or more Azure contracts being up 80%, Ader said.
Stifel on MSFT: The third-quarter results were strong with revenue and earnings per share beats, Reback said.
"Results demonstrated Microsoft remains at the head of the AI-pack given its unique set of infrastructure/application assets that we expect to be a cashflow machine for years to come," Reback said.
Growth of Azure AI was a highlight for the analyst and non-AI Azure business also saw "greater-than-expected demand" in the quarter.
"Microsoft has refocused the company around Azure and Office 365, which we view as several large, multi-year secular growth engines that should help drive mid- to high-single digit Productivity and Business Process growth and low-double-digit Intelligent Cloud growth in coming years.
Truist on MSFT: Artificial intelligence powered the continued momentum for Microsoft in the third quarter, Fishbein said.
"We expect this durable growth in the segment cloud continue to drive upside to current expectations," Fishbein said.
The analyst said guidance from Microsoft could be conservative with multiple tailwinds and the ability to beat and raise with AI projects expanding. 
MSFT Price Action: Microsoft shares are up 2.4% to $408.87 at the time of publication Friday, versus a 52-week trading range of $292.73 to $430.82.
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Analyst Color

Microsoft Q3 Shines Light On 'AI Innovation Cycle': Analysts See 'Plenty Of Runway For Growth'

Crimson Wine names Howell as its CFO

Commodities

Press Releases

Chamisal Vineyards Nominated for "American Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Crimson Wine Group Takes Industry Leading Stance with Significant Glass Weight Reductions, Addressing the Top Contributor of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Wine Industry

Management

Crimson Wine Group Names Adam Howell Chief Financial Officer

Crimson Wine Group