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The index is a free float weighted index consisting of large- and mid- capitalization Japanese securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index and may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. It is non-diversified.

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Japanese banks poised for windfall profits as Bank of Japan abandons negative interest rates after 8 years. Goldman Sachs predicts 30% surge in net interest margins. Warren Buffett also bullish on Japanese equities.

Warren Buffett&#39;s Prediction Comes True: Japanese Banks To Profit From BoJ&#39;s Positive Rates

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Japanese equities are rebounding, with the Nikkei 225 hitting a record high after 25 years. Goldman Sachs rounded up seven names that stood out, baptizing them as the &#34;Seven Samurai.&#34;

&#39;Seven Samurai&#39; Stocks: Goldman Sachs Picks Leading Japanese Equities — How Do They Compare To The Magnificent Seven?

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The Israel Securities Authority has granted Bridgewise, an Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) startup, permission to launch a chatbot capable of providing stock-picking advice. 
The chatbot Bridget will allow users to receive buy and sell recommendations for various stocks, starting a new era of regulated, active AI-powered retail investing.
Bridgewise, which specializes in AI-driven investment analysis, partnered with Israel Discount Bank, one of the largest banks in Israel, to bring the service to customers later this month. The company's technology combines historical data and real-time market information to offer stock evaluations.
"We&#8217;ve done everything in a calculated way, with the regulators involved end to end. Being the first to launch this has placed a huge burden on us," Bridgewise's CEO Gaby Diamant said <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-24/a-chatbot-that-gives-stock-buy-sell-advice-cleared-by-israel">for</a> Bloomberg.
Still, the broad adoption of AI in investment management might be some time away. SEC chair Gary Gensler <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-18/gensler-says-ai-risks-heartbreak-like-scarlett-johansson-s-her">warned</a> about the risks of market concentration earlier this month, warning about a potential crisis caused by market participants "all relying on the same model, the same algorithm, the same data."
A slow rollout of active AI investing will likely reignite the decades-old debate of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/active-vs-passive-investing">active vs. passive investing</a> in an entirely new spectrum.
Active investing, which involves frequent trading and stock selection to outperform market benchmarks, has struggled to maintain its edge in recent years. Historically, active managers have had difficulty consistently outperforming passive index funds, primarily due to higher fees and the difficulty of consistently picking winning stocks.
AI could be the disruptive force needed to level the playing field, as proven by a University of Chicago<a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4835311"> study</a>, "Financial Statement Analysis with Large Language Models," published earlier this year. The researchers found that AI writing economic narratives predicting changes in a company's earnings outperforms humans by 3% (60% vs. 57%).
While some investors will enjoy building their own stock-picking AI models, others will invest in AI ETFs. 
Funds such as VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUZZ#NYSE">BUZZ</a>) and WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIVI#NYSE">AIVI</a>) are good examples of AI-driven stock picking, albeit with some human oversight.
VanEck Social Sentiment ETF, for example, uses AI to track investor sentiment by analyzing millions of social media posts and news articles and building a portfolio of large-cap stocks based on the most positive sentiment.
These funds still have short track records and their year-to-date performance has been lackluster. Both are performing well below the S&amp;P 500 (up 20.88%) with VanEck Social Sentiment ETF gaining 14.55% and WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund rising just  8.75% year-to-date. 
Their high expense ratios are also a issue, with VanEck Social Sentiment ETF costing 75 basis points and WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund costing 58 basis points.
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AI Chatbot To Give Stock-Picking Advice: How Does AI Perform In The Markets?

This strategic partnership between Sage and CRC will focus on developing clean and reliable energy solutions in the State of California.&nbsp;

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Citigroup analyst Vikram Bagri maintains Oklo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $11 to $10.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Oklo, Lowers Price Target to $10

Jefferies analyst Lloyd Byrne maintains Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $47 to $46.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Halliburton, Lowers Price Target to $46

Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGM#NASDAQ">MSGM</a>) shares are trading higher in extended trading Tuesday after the company announced it released the September <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g41014441/le-mans-ultimate-releases-innovative-co-op-game-mode-save-load-system-and-2024-pack-2-dlc">update for Le Mans Ultimate.</a>
The Details: Motorsport Games said the update includes a new co-op game mode, a completed Hypercar grid and new content for fans of sportscar and sim racing.
"Our September update marks a significant milestone for Le Mans Ultimate, as we continue to enhance the player experience with new game modes, features, and exciting content from the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship,&#8221; said Stephen Hood, CEO of Motorsport Games.
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According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Motorsport Games shares are climbing on heavy volume with more than 2 million shares traded in Tuesday's session.&nbsp;
MSGM Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Motorsport Games shares are up 37.27% after-hours at $1.51 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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What Happened With Motorsport Games Stock Today?

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.83%. Currently, Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $37.71 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VRSK: If an investor had bought $1000 of VRSK stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,345.81 today based on a price of $264.79 for VRSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Verisk Analytics's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727213421_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth $4,300 Today

Ascendis Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASND#NASDAQ">ASND</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 42.38% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 53.62%. Currently, Ascendis Pharma has a market capitalization of $8.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In ASND: If an investor had bought $100 of ASND stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $6,965.87 today based on a price of $144.89 for ASND at the time of writing.
<h3>Ascendis Pharma's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727213417_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ascendis Pharma Stock In The Last 10 Years

Macquarie analyst Paul Golding initiates coverage on Cipher Mining (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $6.

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Macquarie Initiates Coverage On Cipher Mining with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $6

Macquarie analyst Paul Golding initiates coverage on Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $15.

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Macquarie Initiates Coverage On Riot Platforms with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $15

Macquarie analyst Paul Golding initiates coverage on MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $22.

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Macquarie Initiates Coverage On MARA Holdings with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $22

Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRDA#NASDAQ">LBRDA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRDK#NASDAQ">LBRDK</a>) shares climbed Tuesday after the company announced it communicated a counterproposal to the special committee of the board of directors of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40991012/liberty-broadband-submits-counterproposal-to-charter-for-proposed-business-combination">Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>). </a>
The Details: Liberty Broadband announced on Monday it had outlined the terms of a proposed combination with Charter in an all-stock transaction intended to be tax-free whereby holders of each series of Liberty Broadband common stock would receive 0.2900 of a share of Charter Class A common stock. 
According to the terms of the counterproposal, Charter would assume or refinance Liberty Broadband&#8217;s debt at or prior to closing as well as Liberty Broadband&#8217;s outstanding preferred stock. The proposed transaction includes a closing date of June 30, 2027, or such earlier date as the parties shall mutually agree.
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&#8220;Liberty&#8217;s proposed transaction would rationalize the dual corporate structure between Charter and Liberty Broadband, providing enhanced trading liquidity and removing Liberty Broadband&#8217;s existing governance rights. The certainty of a future transaction would provide clarity to our shareholders and continue our strong partnership with Charter in the interim," said Greg Maffei, Liberty Broadband president and CEO.
Liberty Broadband's shares climbed higher on heavy volume Tuesday with more than 1.3 million shares traded in the session, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.
LBDRA Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Liberty Broadband shares ended Tuesday's session 28.39% higher at $76.87. 
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What Happened With Liberty Broadband Stock Today?

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Huntsman Prices Its Offering Of $350M Of Senior Notes Due 2034

Needham analyst Scott Berg downgrades Smartsheet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMAR#NYSE">SMAR</a>) from Buy to Hold.

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Bath & Body Works To Be Moved To S&P SmallCap 600 Effective Prior To The Open Of Trading On October 1, Replacing Movado Group

JP Morgan analyst Pinjalim Bora downgrades Smartsheet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMAR#NYSE">SMAR</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowers the price target from $60 to $56.5.

JP Morgan Downgrades Smartsheet to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $56.5

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Amentum Holdings To Be Added To The S&P 500 Effective Prior To The Open Of Trading On Monday, September 30, Replacing Bath & Body Works

Jefferies analyst Brent Thill downgrades Smartsheet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMAR#NYSE">SMAR</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $60 to $56.5.

Jefferies Downgrades Smartsheet to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $56.5

Housing Works Cannabis Co. (HWCC), New York City's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/12/30165265/finally-legal-cannabis-sales-will-begin-in-the-big-apple-dec-29-gov-hochul-announces">first legal dispensary</a>, has officially relaunched its popular ‘Weed &amp; Read' program, returning after a brief summer hiatus. 
The initiative offers participants a thoughtfully curated cannabis experience paired with a selection of books, creating an inviting space for readers to unwind and elevate their literary journey.
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In dialogue <a href="https://www.amny.com/lifestyle/cannabis/housing-works-cannabis-co-weed-and-read/">with</a> amNY, Sasha Nutgent, HWCC's director of retail cannabis, explained how the concept was born: "We realized quickly that the cannabis industry revolves around community and one way that we wanted to engage the community a little better was trying to figure out what people's interests are.
"Something that one of our staff members brought to our attention was like, oh, what about the coffee table books, what about reading? Those are really cool to do when you're high. And then, Weed &amp; Read was born."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Evolving The Experience With Visual Selections</h3>
Originally, the books selected for ‘Weed &amp; Read' aligned with HWCC's mission to promote LGBTQ+, BIPOC and women-led brands.
While this mission remains at the heart of the program, Nutgent noted that participants provided valuable feedback, requesting more visually stimulating content. 
"This year, we've decided to go into more coffee table in our books because some feedback that we got was that [participants would] love to see more like graphic books and novels be incorporated," Nutgent said.
For October, HWCC will feature &#8220;The Incomplete Highsnobiety Guide to Street Fashion and Culture,&#8221; a book that delves into street fashion&#8217;s most influential figures. November will bring &#8220;Little Book of New York Style&#8221; and December will showcase &#8220;A Weed is a Flower: Artful Cannabis Photography.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Elevate Your Reading With Curated Cannabis Books And Handpicked Bundles</h3>
In the &#8216;Weed &amp; Read&#8217; program, authors hand-pick cannabis products to pair with each book, enhancing the book&#8217;s themes. These curated cannabis bundles offer an immersive and enjoyable experience, says Nutgent.
"I think depending on the strain that you're consuming at the moment, it might pique your creativity or make you open your mind up to little different opportunities and different ideas," she said. "So I think that when you're high and you're engaging in consuming while looking at photo books or while reading, it just enhances the experience."
Nutgent is confident the program has been a success, with past bundles consistently selling out.
"Overall, it's been really positive and I'm really glad that we decided to go this route because I don't think anybody else is doing anything like this," Nutgent concluded.
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NYC's First Weed Shop Brings Back 'Weed & Read,' Curated Cannabis Meets Visually Stunning Books

Progress Software Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGS#NASDAQ">PRGS</a>) shares are trading higher in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g41014181/progress-announces-third-quarter-2024-financial-results">financial results for the third quarter</a>.
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<li>Q3 Revenue: $178.69 million, versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $175.94 million</li>
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<li>Q3 EPS: $1.26, versus estimates of $1.14</li>
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Total revenue was up 2% on a year-over-year basis. Annualized recurring revenue totaled $582 million, &#8220;relatively flat&#8221; on a constant currency basis. Operating margin was 23%, while adjusted operating margin was 41%. 
Progress Software said it ended the quarter with $232.7 million in cash and cash equivalents. 
&#8220;This is a very exciting time for Progress. Our&nbsp;Q3&nbsp;results were ahead of our&nbsp;guidance, and I am extremely pleased with our execution during the quarter,&#8221; said Yogesh Gupta, CEO of Progress. 
&#8220;What&#8217;s more exciting is our proposed acquisition of ShareFile, which we announced two weeks ago. We expect the deal to close before the end of our fiscal year, and we are eager to begin the work of integrating ShareFile&#8217;s people and products into the Progress team.&#8221;
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Outlook: Progress Software expects fourth-quarter adjusted revenue to be between $207 million and $217 million. The company anticipates fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.15 to $1.25 per share.
Progress also raised its full-year guidance. The company now sees full-year adjusted revenue in the range of $745 million to $755 million, up from a prior forecast of $725 million to $735 million. The company also raised its full-year earnings outlook to a range of $4.75 to $4.85 per share, up from a prior outlook of $4.70 to $4.80 per share. 
According to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts are currently anticipating full-year revenue of $730.02 million and full-year earnings of $4.75 per share.
Management will hold a conference call to discuss these results at 5 p.m. ET.
PRGS Price Action: At publication time, <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/prgs">Progress Software shares</a> were up 4.29% at $59.60 in after-hours trading, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Progress Software Stock Jumps On Q3 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Raised Guidance And More

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