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Forum Energy Technologies Inc is a products company, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes products and engages in aftermarket parts supply and services that complement its product offering. Its products include engineered capital equipment, as well as products that are consumed in the drilling, well construction, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas. It operates in three reporting segments, namely drilling and downhole which is also its key revenue generating segment, completions, and production. Revenue largely comes from consumable products and activity-based equipment. Consumable products include valves, centrifugal pumps, mud pump fluid end components, rig sensors among others.

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Artificial intelligence-related cryptocurrencies were among the market’s biggest weekly gainers as the focus shifted to AI chip-making giant NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) upcoming second-quarter earnings.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related cryptocurrencies were among the market&#39;s biggest weekly gainers, seemingly riding high on the rally of AI giant NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA).

These AI-Related Cryptos Have Outperformed Bitcoin, Ethereum Over A Week: Nvidia Effect Or Something Else?

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Artificial intelligence-related cryptocurrencies were among the market&#8217;s biggest weekly gainers as the focus shifted to AI chip-making giant NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) upcoming second-quarter earnings.
What happened: The AI-based collaborative token, FET, pumped 50% over the week, emerging as the best-performing cryptocurrency over the past week.
For the curious, the universal token is the result of a strategic merger between three AI-based cryptocurrencies, namely, Fetch.ai (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fet/usd">FET</a>), SingularityNET (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">AGIX</a>), and Ocean Protocol (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ocean/usd">OCEAN</a>).
Similarly, Render soared 38%, rising as the third-biggest gainer over the week. The cryptocurrency erased all the losses endured since the beginning of the month.
The Render Network is a peer-to-peer network that rents out idle GPU power to content creators and AI applications.
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<th>Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fet/usd">FET</a>)</th>
<th>+49.07%</th>
<th>$1.36</th>
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<th>+38.45%</th>
<th>$6.36</th>
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<th>Bittensor (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TAO</a>)</th>
<th>+14.99%</th>
<th>$349.75</th>
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Additionally, Bittensor, known for its decentralized AI offerings, rose 15%. It's worth recalling that a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40244865/grayscale-which-offers-bitcoin-and-ethereum-exposure-through-etfs-launches-new-crypto-fund">cryptocurrency fund tracking the price of the native token</a>, TAO, was launched earlier this month.
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Why It Matters: The rally was likely in anticipation of the second-quarter earnings of Nvidia,&nbsp; slated for Wednesday after market close.
Previously, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39041515/nvidias-influence-on-ai-tokens-market-reactions-highlight-role-of-render-ethereum">AI tokens rallied sharply </a>after the behemoth reported positive numbers, prompting traders to take bullish positions on the cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;
According to <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/LongShortRatio">Coinglass</a>, long positions taken for AI tokens such as FET and RENDER significantly exceeded shorts in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Price Action: Shared of Nvidia closed 2.25% lower at $126.46 during Monday&#8217;s regular trading session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Nvidia Effect? AI-Based Cryptos Post Handsome Weekly Gains As Countdown For Tech Giant's Q2 Earnings Begins

Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#8217;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#8217;s insider transaction</a>s platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AnaptysBio</h3>
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<li>The Trade: AnaptysBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANAB#NASDAQ">ANAB</a>) 10% owner Ecor1 Capital, LLC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANAB/analyst-ratings">acquired a total of 273,972 shares </a> at an average price of $36.50. To acquire these shares, it cost around $10 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 14, the company announced a public offering of 2,750,498 shares of common stock at $36.50 per share.</li>
<li>What AnaptysBio Does: AnaptysBio Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. The company is focused on developing antibody product candidates for unmet medical needs in inflammation and immuno-oncology.</li>
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<li>The Trade: Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FET#NYSE">FET</a>) President and CEO Neal Lux acquired a total of 13,500 shares at an average price of $15.82. To acquire these shares, it cost around $213,570.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 1, Forum Energy Technologies posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>What Forum Energy Technologies Does: Forum Energy Technologies Inc is a products company, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Yum China</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>) General Manager, KFC Warton Wang <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 3,700 shares</a> at an average price of $34.67. To acquire these shares, it cost around $128,267.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug 5, Yum China reported a second-quarter earnings beat and announced a CFO transition.</li>
<li>What Yum China Does: With almost 13,000 units and USD 10 billion in systemwide sales in 2022, Yum China is the largest restaurant chain in China.</li>
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Neal Lux, President and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "Revenue and adjusted EBITDA both came within our guidance range, and adjusted EBITDA margins held steady at approximately 13%. We delivered robust free cash in the quarter of $21 million and announced the redemption and repurchase of $73 million of our 2025 Notes. Following our strong first half results, we are raising our full year 2024 free cash flow guidance to between $50 and $70 million. We are committed to retiring the outstanding balance of our 2025 Notes and the Variperm Seller Term Loan around the middle of 2025.
"Canadian and international market outlook remains in line with our expectations. U.S. rig count and hydraulic fracturing activity trended down during the second quarter and are expected to continue their decline in the second half. For the year, we now expect U.S. rig count to be down 15%. This represents a greater decline compared with our initial expectation of a 5% decrease. However, our international footprint, the Variperm acquisition, and benefits from our "beat-the-market" strategy should mitigate this U.S. industry softness. Therefore, we are maintaining the bottom end of our guidance, but adjusting down the top end by $10 million. Our full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance is now $100 to $110 million."

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Forum Energy Technologies Raising FY24 Free Cash Flow Guidance $50M-$70M; Adjusted EBITDA Guidance $100M-110M

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FET#NYSE">FET</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.07) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.04 by 275 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $205.200 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $209.100 million by 1.87 percent. This is a 10.68 percent increase over sales of $185.400 million the same period last year.

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Forum Energy Technologies Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $(0.07) Misses $0.04 Estimate, Sales $205.200M Miss $209.100M Estimate

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related cryptocurrencies were among the market's biggest weekly gainers, seemingly riding high on the rally of AI giant NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
What Happened: Fetch.ai (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fet/usd">FET</a>), SingularityNET (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">AGIX</a>), and Ocean Protocol (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ocean/usd">OCEAN</a>) are up 8.24%, 8.39%, and 5.21% respectively over the week, outperforming market-heavyweights Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>).&nbsp;
For the majority of the month, both coins followed a downward trend. However, the rebound began last week, on June 18, when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39392932/nvidias-rise-to-surpass-microsoft-and-apple-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-linked-to-once-in-a-gene">Nvidia eclipsed Big Tech as the world&#8217;s most valuable company</a>.
Interestingly, shares of the company have fallen 6.6% since the milestone, and the company slipped to the third position in terms of market cap as of this writing. However, AI-linked cryptocurrencies have continued to ascend.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: The excitement surrounding the three AI-based tokens was linked to the grand token merger of FET, OCEAN, and AGIX to create an Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI) token.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f916; Important news for the <a href="https://t.co/kJ9URVpOul">https://t.co/kJ9URVpOul</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ASI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ASI</a> community: the <a href="https://twitter.com/ASI_Alliance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ASI_Alliance</a> token merger begins on July 1, 2024. Here's what you need to know: <a href="https://t.co/2idP9fPSNA">pic.twitter.com/2idP9fPSNA</a>
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The merger will commence from July 1 and comprise two phases. During phase 1, AGIX and OCEAN tokens will merge into FET, while FET trading remains uninterrupted.&nbsp;The deposits of AGIX and OCEAN will close and two coins will be delisted from exchanges.
The second phase, beginning mid-July, will mark the final upgrade from FETCH to ASI.
The motive of the endeavor was to create a decentralized alternative and challenge Big Tech&#8217;s dominance in AI development.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Price Action: At the time of writing, FET was exchanging hands at $1.67, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>, while AGIX and OCEAN were valued at $0.6838 and $0.682, respectively.
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Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated with comments from Binance.
India&#8217;s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has levied a fine of 188.2 million rupees ($2.25 million) on Binance, the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency exchange, for violating local <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39414114/uk-busts-illegal-crypto-exchange-for-allegedly-facilitating-1-26b-worth-trades">anti-money laundering regulations</a>.
What Happened: The Indian government mandates that virtual digital asset service providers, including crypto exchanges, must register with the FIU as reporting entities and adhere to its stringent anti-money laundering policies.
Binance has responded to Benzinga&#8217;s request for comment with the following statement:
&#8220;We are aware of the FIU&#8217;s order and are reviewing it now to determine next steps. We are grateful to have the opportunity to continue our mission to serve the vibrant Indian crypto community. We wish to work with the FIU as a reporting entity and we are enthusiastic about reentering the Indian market to contribute positively, should we be able to do so in the near future. We remain dedicated to maintaining transparency, fostering cooperation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities.&#8221;
In an effort to resume operations in India, Binance registered with the FIU in May, following the watchdog&#8217;s issuance of show-cause notices to nine offshore exchanges that were found to be operating without compliance with local laws. 
The FIU also requested the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to block online access to these non-compliant exchanges.
In a similar situation, the crypto exchange KuCoin registered with the FIU in March but incurred a smaller penalty of 3.45 million rupees.
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Why It Matters: The scrutiny on Binance is not limited to India.
In May, Canada's anti-money laundering agency imposed a fine of $4.38 million on the exchange for breaches of its anti-money laundering regulations.
Additionally, Binance&#8217;s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, faced legal repercussions in the United States. 
In May, U.S. District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle sentenced Zhao to four months in prison after he pleaded guilty to violating the country&#8217;s anti-money laundering laws.
As the global regulatory landscape tightens around cryptocurrency operations, these developments highlight the increasing scrutiny and enforcement actions against major crypto exchanges. 
What&#8217;s Next: This trend and its implications for the future of digital assets will be a focal point at Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19, offering critical insights into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39354760/biden-admin-officials-mark-cuban-to-attend-crypto-roundtable-in-july">evolving regulatory environment</a> and its impact on the crypto market.
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Binance Fined $2.25M By India's Financial Intelligence Unit For Anti-Money Laundering Violations (UPDATED)

Roger Stone, a long-time friend and former political advisor to Donald Trump, has officially denied any involvement of the former president or his son, Barron, in the (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">DJT</a>) Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) meme coin, which has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39410022/trumpcoin-was-launched-by-barron-trump-with-donald-trumps-approval-martin-shkreli-alleges">recently stirred significant attention.</a>
What Happened: The DJT meme coin, launched just a month ago, had been rumored to be an official project endorsed by Trump.
These rumors, although baseless, propelled the coin&#8217;s market cap to over $300 million at its peak.
It was later revealed that the token was actually created by Martin Shkreli, who claimed collaboration with 18-year-old Barron Trump.
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&mdash; Roger Stone (@RogerJStoneJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerJStoneJr/status/1803671562522075347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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As speculation continued, Stone took to Twitter to clear the air, stating, &#8220;[Donald Trump] and son Barron NOT involved in any way with DJT.&#8221; 
This clarification came shortly after Shkreli had participated in a Twitter Spaces session, asserting that Barron was indeed involved.
Shkreli, known as &#8220;Pharma Bro,&#8221; stated during the session, &#8220;We did this on [Barron's] computer. He ran the programs. We spoke every day for 10 hours a day for the last week.&#8221; 
He also mentioned consulting with crypto influencer Ansem about the distribution of the tokens, originally proposing 70% for Trump. 
Ansem suggested this amount should be added to the liquidity pool instead, a decision that Shkreli eventually agreed was more strategic.
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Mario Nawfal, the host of the Twitter Spaces, shared these clips, prompting Stone's public denial. 
This development raises questions about a recent bet Shkreli made with pseudonymous crypto trader GiganticRebirth (GCR). 
Shkreli wagered $100 million that the DJT token had ties to the Trump family. 
GCR stipulated that for Shkreli to win, Trump himself would need to confirm his involvement.
With Stone's denial, it seems GCR might win the bet, but neither Shkreli nor GCR have commented on the outcome. 
Despite the controversy, the DJT token surged 15% to $0.01747 following Stone's tweet. 
It has gained 87% in the past 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $175 million.
What&#8217;s Next: The rise of meme coins like DJT will be among the many topics discussed at Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19.
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Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET on Tuesday shed light on the promising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39399129/bitcoin-whales-unload-over-1b-in-shift-towards-ai">use cases for AI</a> and blockchain technology in the near future, asserting that the most significant impact will be felt on finance, healthcare and entertainment sectors.
In an interview with Benzinga, Goertzel emphasized the ethical and democratic deployment of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) through the newly formed Artificial Superintelligence Alliance. 
This alliance aims to counteract the narrow focus of Big Tech by promoting a diverse array of AI algorithms working together, fostering robust AI systems with a wide variety of capabilities.
Ethical Deployment And Democratization Of AI
Goertzel highlighted the ethical approach of the ASI Alliance in compensating individuals fairly for their data contributions, unlike Big Tech&#8217;s often exploitative practices. 
&#8220;We promote a greater diversity of AI algorithms, all working together, rather than narrow-focusing on a small set of algorithms as Big Tech is going,&#8221; he said. 
This approach includes utilizing a variety of compute resources, from home computers to data centers, ensuring a decentralized network for advanced AI purposes.
Challenges And Overcoming Adoption Barriers
Addressing the challenges of developing decentralized AI systems, Goertzel noted, &#8220;We have already overcome all the major technical challenges in creating decentralized AI protocols with a high level of transparency and security.&#8221; 
The main hurdle now is growing adoption in a market where Big Tech has already secured significant mindshare and financial resources.
Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> will explore how emerging internet technologies will continue to intertwine with and boost the digital asset ecosystem in a separate agenda point.
Technical And Strategic Advantages Of Token Mergers
The merger of FET (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fet/usd">FET</a>), OCEAN (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ocean/usd">OCEAN</a>) and AGIX (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">AGIX</a>) tokens into a single $ASI token is a strategic move to create unprecedented scale and power in the AI ecosystem.
Goertzel explained, &#8220;Ocean Protocol excels in decentralized data management, Fetch.ai has an advanced approach to decentralized agent systems, and SingularityNET has focused on decentralized infrastructure for general intelligence.&#8221; 
This integration will accelerate the path to decentralized AGI by effectively managing data and connecting with commercial applications.
Applications Across Various Industries
The decentralized neural-symbolic AGI system being developed by the alliance is expected to have significant impacts across finance, healthcare, and entertainment. 
Goertzel pointed out that such a system will excel in areas requiring complex multi-step reasoning and creativity, making it highly valuable in industries where accuracy and innovation are critical. 
&#8220;For any business or humanitarian application where truth is important and AI &#8216;hallucinations&#8217; are not acceptable, this sort of system will have dramatically more economic and customer value,&#8221; he stated.
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Ensuring Ethical Use And Development Of AGI
Goertzel believes that decentralized AI systems are inherently more reliable and ethical than centralized ones.
&#8220;Decentralized systems have more people with a sense of personal vesting in ethical system performance than centralized ones,&#8221; he said, emphasizing the importance of diverse involvement in assessing and improving ethical behavior.
Engaging Communities And Navigating Regulatory Challenges
Engaging with and gaining the trust of respective communities is crucial for the alliance&#8217;s success. Goertzel noted that their communities understand the need to join forces to compete with Big Tech&#8217;s centralized AI systems. 
Regarding regulatory challenges, he said, &#8220;Regulators are more comfortable with blockchain networks that are more thoroughly decentralized,&#8221; suggesting that the alliance&#8217;s decentralized approach will help navigate these complexities.
Promising Use Cases And Future Prospects
The alliance sees numerous promising use cases for decentralized AI across various vertical markets. 
Projects like Jam Galaxy, Mind Children, and Rejuve.AI are applying decentralized AI to music, robotics, media, and medical applications, respectively. 
The alliance&#8217;s foundational technology is well-positioned to serve as decentralized AI infrastructure across these verticals and more.
As the ASI Alliance advances towards a future where machines vastly exceed human intelligence, Goertzel envisions a transition to an open, decentralized, and democratized economy driven by powerful AI systems. 
&#8220;The ASI Alliance is ideally configured to play a leadership role in the coming transition toward an economy driven by AI systems that are both more powerful and more democratic and open than anything we see today,&#8221; he said.
The discussion with Ben Goertzel aligns with the themes to be explored at Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19, where industry leaders will delve into the evolving landscape of digital assets and AI integration.
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EXCLUSIVE: Promising Use Cases For AI And Blockchain With SingularityNET CEO Ben Goertzel

"Our 2024 market outlook remains unchanged. Therefore, we reaffirm our full year 2024 guidance of $100 to $120 million in adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow between $40 and $60 million. We anticipate second quarter adjusted EBITDA in the range of $24 to $28 million, with flat U.S. and international market activity, and lower Canadian demand due to the seasonal impact of break up."

Forum Energy Technologies Reaffirms FY24 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Of $100M-$120M And Free Cash Flow Between $40M-$60M; Anticipates Q2 Adjusted EBITDA In The Range Of $24M-$28M, With Flat U.S. And International Market Activity, And Lower Canadian Demand Due To The Seasonal Impact Of Break Up

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FET#NYSE">FET</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.12) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.20) by 40 percent. This is a 233.33 percent decrease over earnings of $0.09 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $202.400 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $212.050 million by 4.55 percent. This is a 7.09 percent increase over sales of $189.000 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Forum Energy Technologies Q1 2024 Adj EPS $(0.12) Beats $(0.20) Estimate, Sales $202.400M Miss $212.050M Estimate

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FET#NYSE">FET</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.39) per share. This is a 13.33 percent increase over losses of $(0.45) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $185.20 million in sales this quarter. This is a 2.88 percent decrease over sales of $190.70 million the same period last year.

Forum Energy Technologies Q4 Adj $(0.39) Up From $(0.45) YoY, Sales $185.20M Down From $190.70M YoY

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Earnings Scheduled For February 29, 2024

Tokens associated with artificial intelligence soared on Wednesday as technology giant Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) reported a smashing fourth fiscal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/37247922/nvidia-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-q1-guidance-and-more">quarter</a>, surpassing Wall Street predictions for both earnings and revenue.&nbsp;
What Happened: The company&#8217;s announcement that revenue is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the current quarter added further fuel to the AI token rally.
Among the AI tokens capitalizing on the upbeat sentiment was Fetch.AI, with its token FET (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fet/usd">FET</a>)&nbsp; jumping more than 5%. Other notable increases included SingularityNET (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">AGIX</a>) which saw a 25% climb, and Render (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">RNDR</a>), which enjoyed a 7% uptick in the span of just 24 hours.
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Nvidia&#8217;s graphics processors, essential for developing these models, have helped secure its financial windfall. These advanced processors, particularly favored for server use, have become increasingly associated with AI development.
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Why It Matters: The surge in AI token value followed Nvidia&#8217;s reporting of a net income of $12.29 billion for the quarter, converting to $4.93 per share. This marks a notable increase of 769% compared to last year's $1.41 billion, equivalent to 57 cents per share.
Despite the positive outcome for Nvidia and the crypto sector, Singapore-based QCP Capital in a note to clients, hinted at potential volatility: &#8220;A key event today that could trigger a wider correction is Nvidia earnings which will be released after the US close. As a major part of the S&amp;P500 Index, Nvidia&#8217;s performance could set the tone for US equities in the near-term.&#8221;
Price Action: As the trading day concluded on Wednesday, Nvidia shares saw a dramatic 9.2% leap to $736.93 in after-hours trading, following a slight 2.85% decline to close at $674.72 during regular trading hours, according to<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com"> data from Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Nvidia Q4 Earnings Boost Some Crypto; This AI-Token Is Rallying 25%

First Quarter&nbsp;and Full Year 2024&nbsp;Guidance
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<li>First Quarter&nbsp;2024 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA:&nbsp;$200&nbsp;to&nbsp;$220 million&nbsp;and&nbsp;$23&nbsp;to&nbsp;$27 million</li>
<li>2024 Adjusted EBITDA and Free cash flow:&nbsp;$100&nbsp;to&nbsp;$120 million&nbsp;and&nbsp;$40&nbsp;to&nbsp;$60 million</li>
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Reported Monday, Forum Energy Technologies Provides Q1 2024 Guidance: Expects Revenue Of $200M-$220M And Adjusted EBITDA Of $23M-$27M

Forum Energy Technologies&nbsp;delays the issuance of its&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;and full year 2023 earnings release and investor conference call. Additional time is required to quantify, if any, the impact to income tax and net income from adjusting valuation allowance reserves in an international jurisdiction. No meaningful impact to revenue, adjusted EBITDA, or free cash flow is expected. FET expects to issue its&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;and full year 2023 results and host its investor conference call around March 1, 2024.

Fourth quarter&nbsp;2023 revenue was&nbsp;$185 million, a&nbsp;$6 million&nbsp;increase from the&nbsp;third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;2023 is expected to be in the range of&nbsp;$15&nbsp;to&nbsp;$17 million. Free cash flow for the&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;2023 was&nbsp;$9 million.

Reported Monday, Forum Energy Technologies Q4 Preliminary Results: Revenue $185M, A $6M Increase Qoq; Expects Adjusted EBITDA Of $15M-$17M

FET announced on November 2, 2023, its agreement to acquire Variperm Energy Services for consideration of $150 million of cash (subject to customary purchase price adjustments) and 2 million shares of FET's common stock, reflecting a valuation of approximately 3.7x Variperm's trailing twelve months EBITDA as of September 30, 2023. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to FET's margins and cash flow. At closing, FET's net leverage ratio is expected to be 1.9x with liquidity of $142 million.

Forum Energy Technologies Announced That It Received Approval From The Canadian Competition Bureau To Proceed With Its Planned Acquisition Of Variperm Energy Services

Forum Energy Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Variperm Energy Services (&quot;Variperm&quot;) for consideration of&nbsp;$150 million&nbsp;of cash and 2 million shares of FET&#39;s common stock, reflecting a valuation of approximately 3.7x Variperm&#39;s trailing twelve months EBITDA as of September 30, 2023. The transaction is expected to close in January 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and Canadian regulatory approval.
Combined Company Financial Highlights&nbsp;1
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<li>Revenue:&nbsp;$873 million, an increase of&nbsp;17%</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA:&nbsp;$121 million, an increase of&nbsp;77%</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA margin:&nbsp;14%, an increase of 470 basis points</li>
<li>Operating cash flow:&nbsp;$47 million, an increase of&nbsp;292%</li>
<li>Free cash flow:&nbsp;$70 million, an increase of&nbsp;84%</li>
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Mr. Lux continued, &quot;Importantly, our balance sheet remains strong following this transaction. At closing, we expect our net leverage ratio to be 1.9x with liquidity of&nbsp;$142 million. We expect this to provide ample capital to fund and grow the combined business. Consolidated 2024 free cash flow and EBITDA growth is expected to reduce net leverage to between 1.0x and 1.3x by the end of 2024.&quot;

Forum Energy Technologies Agrees To Acquire Variperm Energy Services For $150M Cash And 2M Shares Of FET's Common Stock

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FET#NYSE">FET</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $0.05 per share. This is a 120 percent increase over losses of $(0.25) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $179.30 million in sales this quarter. This is a 1.38 percent decrease over sales of $181.80 million the same period last year.

Forum Energy Technologies Q3 Adj EPS $0.05 Up From $(0.25) YoY, Sales $179.30M Down From $181.80M YoY

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FET#NYSE">FET</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share. This is a 356 percent increase over losses of $(0.25) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $185.00 million in sales this quarter. This is a 1.76 percent increase over sales of $181.80 million the same period last year.

Forum Energy Technologies Q3 EPS $0.64 Up From $(0.25) YoY, Sales $185.00M Up From $181.80M YoY

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FET#NYSE">FET</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $0.09 per share, up&nbsp;over losses of $(1.98) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $189.00 million in sales this quarter. This is a 21.78 percent increase over sales of $155.20 million the same period last year.

Forum Energy Technologies Q1 Adj EPS $0.09 Up From $(1.98) YoY, Sales $189.00M Up From $155.20M YoY

Forum Energy Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.12, revenue of $202M

Despite concerns over demand and interest rates and the volatile geopolitical landscape impacting oil prices, OPEC projects a surge in fuel consumption for the summer season. Therefore, investors could consider adding fundamentally strong energy stocks Petróleo Brasileiro (PBR), APA Corp. (APA), and Forum Energy (FET) to their watchlists. Keep reading… Investors are riding high on energy shares, capitalizing on surging oil prices and a resilient economy, while also bracing for potential inflationary pressures. In 2024, the S&amp;P 500 energy sector has soared more than 9%, outpacing the broader index's year-to-date return of 7.3%.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong energy stocks Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PBR/">PBR</a>), APA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/APA/">APA</a>), and Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FET/">FET</a>) to one's watchlist.
Recently, oil prices have been grappling with concerns about demand and the impact of elevated interest rates, leading to the potential for the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-steadies-heads-weekly-drop-us-economy-worries-2024-05-03/">steepest weekly loss</a> in three months. Nevertheless, OPEC foresees <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/opec-sees-robust-summer-oil-demand-economic-upside-potential-2024-04-11/">strong fuel consumption</a> during the upcoming summer season.
Looking forward to increased travel activity, OPEC anticipates a significant year-on-year rise in global jet/kerosene fuel demand by 600,000 bpd in the second quarter, accompanied by a 400,000-bpd increase in gasoline demand and a 200,000-bpd uptick in diesel demand.
In its latest monthly report, OPEC projects a notable surge in worldwide oil demand, estimating an increase of 2.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 and a further 1.85 million bpd in 2025. Despite acknowledging potential risks, OPEC remains hopeful about continued economic growth in 2024.
Maintaining its economic outlook, OPEC forecasts global economic growth of 2.8% for 2024, with the U.S. economy expected to contribute to increased fuel demand during the traditional summer period.
Moreover, the World Bank cautioned about the potential for an energy shock if a major conflict erupts in the Middle East, which could propel <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/middle-east-escalation-could-trigger-energy-shock-that-fuels-inflation-world-bank-warns.html">oil prices beyond $100 per barrel</a>. Recent tensions in the region, particularly between Israel and OPEC member Iran, have heightened concerns, hinting at the precarious geopolitical landscape in the area.
Meanwhile, OPEC+ has decided to prolong its voluntary oil <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/some-opec-members-agree-extend-voluntary-cuts-q2-sources-2024-03-03/">output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day</a> (bpd) into the second quarter. Such production cuts, coupled with geopolitical tensions, are fueling concerns about supply constraints.
However, non-OPEC+ countries, particularly the United States, are expected to drive world supply growth through 2025. Global output is forecasted to surge by 770 kb/d to 102.9 mb/d in 2024, with non-OPEC+ production expanding by 1.6 mb/d. Further growth is expected next year, with global output likely to <a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-april-2024">rise by 1.6 mb/d</a>.
In addition, with the significant dependence on oil, energy companies providing services in drilling, assessment, production, and upkeep are positioned for substantial growth. By 2027, the global oilfield services market is expected to reach a substantial valuation of $346.45 billion, exhibiting a <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/oilfield-service-market-100174">CAGR of 6.6%</a>.  
Now, let's delve deeper into the fundamentals of the featured stocks in detail:
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PBR/">PBR</a>)
Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, PBR is engaged in the exploration, production, and sale of oil and gas both domestically and internationally. It operates through three segments: Exploration and Production; Refining, Transportation and Marketing; and Gas and Power. PBR's activities encompass prospecting, drilling, refining, processing, trading, and transportation of crude oil from onshore and offshore fields, as well as shale or other rocks.
The oil and gas giant reported that its first-quarter production of oil, natural gas, and NGLs rose 3.7% from the prior-year level. Total hydrocarbon production reached 2,776 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day, with crude oil production specifically rising by 4.4% to 2.24 million boe per day.
This increase in production can be attributed to the ramp-up of five FPSOs—Almirante Barroso, P-71, Anna Nery, Anita Garibaldi, and Sepetiba, as well as the commencement of production from 19 new wells in the Campos and Santos Basin.
Despite the production increase, total exports decreased by 4.4% year over year. While oil exports rose by 2.5% sequentially, they declined by 11.3% compared to the previous year. PBR attributed this drop to disruptions in the maritime freight transport route caused by conflicts in the Middle East, which altered the flow of oil exports.
During the fourth quarter (ended December 31, 2023), PBR's sales revenue stood at $27.11 billion, while its gross profit increased marginally from the year-ago value to $14.65 billion. Its operating income and net income amounted to $8.02 billion and $6.28 billion, respectively, in the same period. In addition, it reported an <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/adjusted-ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> of $13.47 billion.
As of December 31, 2023, the company's cash and cash equivalents came in at $12.73 billion, representing an impressive 59.2% year-over-year increase, compared to $7.99 billion as of December 31, 2022.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, PBR is trading at 4.56x, 57.1% lower than the industry average of 10.65x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/EBITDA and Price/Sales multiples of 2.96 and 1.10 are 49% and 25.9% lower than the industry averages of 5.80x and 1.48x, respectively.
The consensus EPS estimate of $0.98 for the fiscal second quarter (ending June 2024) represents a 7.2% improvement year-over-year. The consensus revenue estimate of $26.26 billion for the current quarter indicates a 14.9% increase from the same period last year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, surpassing the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, its revenue and EBITDA have grown at impressive CAGRs of 10.5% and 22.3%, respectively, over the past three years. Also, its levered FCF has increased at a 16% CAGR over the same period.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 71.6% to close the last trading session at $17.34.
PBR's strong fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. It has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Momentum. Among the 42 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/foreign-oil-gas/">Foreign Oil &amp; Gas</a> industry, it is ranked #20. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PBR/">Click here</a> to see the other ratings of PBR for Growth, Value, Stability, and Sentiment.
APA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/APA/">APA</a>)
APA is an energy company that explores, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It operates in the United States, Egypt, and the offshore United Kingdom in the North Sea, Suriname, and other international locations.
On April 1, 2024, the company completed the acquisition of Callon Petroleum Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CPE/">CPE</a>), a move aimed at driving improved capital productivity, performance, and significant cost synergies. With the addition of Callon, APA's daily reported production is set to reach approximately 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE), with around two-thirds originating from the Permian Basin.
In the latest earnings report, the company reported that it had increased the expected annual cost synergies by 50% to $225 million. As a result, APA's U.S. oil production is forecasted to surge by over 80% from the fourth quarter of 2023 to the expected fourth quarter of 2024.
APA also updated its full-year 2024 guidance, planning to invest $2.7 billion in upstream oil and gas capital for the year. The company anticipates operating an average of around ten rigs in the United States as APA actively manages and optimizes its combined rig fleet to enhance operational efficiency and maximize value for shareholders.
APA's total revenues amounted to $1.95 billion in the first quarter that ended March 31, 2024, with a 2.5% year-over-year uptick in revenues from oil production. The company's adjusted earnings came in at $237 million and $0.78 per share in the same period. Also, it generated net cash from operating activities of $368 million and an adjusted EBITDAX of $1.24 billion.
As of March 31, 2024, APA's cash and cash equivalents stood at $102 million, compared to $87 million as of December 31, 2023.  
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, APA is trading at 5.78x, 45.7% lower than the industry average of 10.65x. Its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.83 is 51.1% lower than the industry average of 5.80. In addition, its forward EV/EBIT ratio of 4.45 is 54.3% lower than the industry average of 9.74.
Street expects APA's EPS to increase 53.9% year-over-year in the second quarter (ending June 30, 2024) to $1.31. Its revenue for the current quarter is projected to amount to $1.92 billion. Further, APA is expected to witness EPS growth of 11.5% and 5.6% year-over-year, reaching $5.05 and $5.33 in the fiscal years 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Its revenue and EBITDA have grown at impressive CAGRs of 17.6% and 27.5%, respectively, over the past three years. Likewise, its EPS has improved significantly at a 651% CAGR over the same period.
However, the stock has plunged 3.5% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $29.18.
APA's POWR Ratings reflect this promising outlook. The company has an overall B rating, which translates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Value and Quality. In the 82-stock <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-oil-gas/">Energy - Oil &amp; Gas</a> industry, it is ranked #16. To see additional POWR Ratings for APA for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/APA/">click here</a>.
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FET/">FET</a>)
FET designs, manufactures, and distributes products catering to the global oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries. It operates through three segments: Drilling &amp; Downhole; Completions; and Production. The company offers a range of products and services for drilling, well construction, and artificial lift.
Earlier this year, FET acquired Variperm Energy Services, a leading manufacturer of customized downhole technology solutions providing sand and flow control products for heavy oil applications.
The strategic acquisition, which totals $150 million in cash and 2 million shares of FET's common stock, is well-aligned with its existing operations and is expected to yield mutual benefits for legacy FET and Variperm products. It also enhances the company's downhole and artificial lift product portfolio.
Following this move, FET realigned its reportable segments, now operating in Drilling and Completions; and Artificial Lift and Downhole. Neal Lux, President and Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the impact of the acquisition on the company's financial results in the first quarter of 2024, including a 9% sequential revenue growth, a 69% increase in EBITDA, and a 460-basis point expansion in EBITDA margins.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, FET is trading at 8.58x, 19.4% lower than the industry average of 10.65x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA multiples of 0.45 and 3.59 are 77.9% and 38% lower than the industry averages of 2.04x and 5.80x, respectively.
For the fiscal first quarter that ended March 31, 2024, FET's revenue increased 7.1% year-over-year to $202.40 million. Its gross profit grew 22.5% from the prior year to $63.80 million. The company's adjusted operating income of $10.70 million indicates a growth of 33.7% year-over-year.
In addition, the company's adjusted EBITDA increased 47.5% from the previous year to $26.10 million. Its cash and cash equivalents stood at $48.50 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $46.20 million as of December 31, 2023.
Analysts expect FET's revenue to increase 18.4% year-over-year to $875.10 million for the current year, while its EPS is expected to be $1.11 in the same period. For the fiscal year 2025, its revenue and EPS are projected to increase 5.4% and 92.3% year-over-year to $922.35 million and $2.14, respectively.
Moreover, the stock's revenue and tangible book value have grown at CAGRs of 12.9% and 13.8% over the past three years, respectively.
FET's shares have gained 2.1% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $19.39.
It's no surprise that FET has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. It has an A grade for Momentum and a B for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment. Out of 51 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-services/">Energy - Services</a> industry, it is ranked #10.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have FET's ratings for Value and Quality. Get all FET ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FET/">here</a>.
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PBR shares were trading at $16.59 per share on Friday afternoon, down $0.07 (-0.42%). Year-to-date, PBR has gained 5.13%, versus a 7.93% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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