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B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $68 to $70.

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B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $70

B of A Securities analyst Jason Kupferberg maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $79 to $84.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $84

B of A Securities analyst Justin Post initiates coverage on Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $46.

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B of A Securities Initiates Coverage On Reddit with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $46

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Trump Media & Technology Group shares are trading higher after the company announced it will launch a streaming platform.

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju maintains Microbot Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBOT#NASDAQ">MBOT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $8 to $7.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Maintains Buy on Microbot Medical, Lowers Price Target to $7

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Trading Halt: Halt status updated at 7:25:00 AM ET: Quotation Resumption: News and Resumption Times

Earnings optimism may partly offset worries concerning&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38259895/bond-yields-surge-to-6-month-highs-as-likelihood-of-no-landing-scenario-increases-u" rel="noreferrer noopener">rising bond yields</a>&nbsp;and the volatile geopolitical situation in the Middle East, with the index futures trading mixed early Tuesday. Israel is considering its next course of action, adding to the uncertainty. Domestically, inflation concerns have pushed bond yields sharply higher.
UnitedHealth Group&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) rose solidly after its earnings report, with other health benefit companies following suit. On the other hand, several tech heavyweights are sliding in premarket trading, hinting at extended weakness. Traders may pay attention to speeches by Federal Reserve officials, including one from Chairman&nbsp;Jerome Powell.&nbsp;Global cues are negative, with most major averages plunging hard amid the macro and geopolitical concerns.
 Futures Performance On Tuesday ( as of 6:50 a.m. EDT)
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.04%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.38%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.72%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket</a>&nbsp;trading on Tuesday, the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was little changed at $504.43,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged down 0.10% to $430.63, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</figcaption></figure>
Cues From Previous Session:
The spike in bond yields, aided by a stronger-than-expected March retail sales report, and simmering tensions in the Middle East offset the optimism generated by earnings, and sent the major indices spiraling lower on Monday. The Dow declined for a six straight session despite the support lent by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) following the investment bank&#8217;s earnings release.
The plunge took the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to a nearly two-month low, while the Dow Industrials pulled back toward its lowest close since Jan. 18. The small-cap Russell 2,000 Index fell below the psychological level of 2,000 and ended at its lowest level in more than two months.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-1.79%</td>
<td>15,885.02</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>-1.20%</td>
<td>5,061.82</td>
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<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>-0.65%</td>
<td>37,735.11</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.37%</td>
<td>1,975.71</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Going by historical patterns, one can expect a reversal in sentiment, according to Carson Group&#8217;s Ryan Detrick. Commenting on Monday&#8217;s move, the analyst said, &#8220;First close beneath the 50-day MA for the S&amp;P 500 in 110 trading days, longest since 2011.&#8221;
He, however, pointed to a silver lining in the cloud. When streaks over 100 days ended, stocks were higher three months later 88% of the time and six months later 81% of the time, he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">First close beneath the 50-day MA for the S&amp;P 500 in 110 trading days, longest since 2011. Looking at when streaks over 100 days ended showed stocks were higher 3 mos later 88% of time and 6 mos later 81% of time. A warning? Maybe, but maybe not. <a href="https://t.co/kFuB2G5gbo">pic.twitter.com/kFuB2G5gbo</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1780073745194815972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Louis Navellier, who has largely been bullish on the market, on Monday said sustained recovery may require some stability in interest rates and more clarity in the geopolitical situation.</figcaption></figure>
Upcoming Economic Data:
The Commerce Department is due to release its housing starts report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect housing starts to come in at 1.48 million units in March, down slightly from 1.52 million units in February. Building permits, an indicator of future housing activity, may have edged down from 1.52 million units to 1.51 million units.
The Fed will release its industrial production report for March at 8:15 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimate calls for a 0.4% month-over-month increase in industrial output, faster than the 0.1% growth in February.
Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson is scheduled to speak at 9 a.m. EDT, New York Fed President John Williams at 12:30 p.m., and Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin at 1 p.m. EDT. Fed Chair Powell will make a public appearance at 1:15 p.m. EDT.
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-futures-trading-software">Best Futures Trading Software</a>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Tesla, Inc, (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell over 2.30% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> to $157.66 in premarket amid weak China sales data and the ongoing concerns about the company&#8217;s near term.</li>
<li>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), Northern Trust Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NYSE">NTRS</a>), PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) and Jonson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) and are among those <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">reporting earnings ahead of the market open.</a> UnitedHealth climbed over 5% in reaction to its quarterly results, taking along with the shares of peers such as Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) and Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>)</li>
<li>Notable names reporting after the close are J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) and United Airlines Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>).</li>
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Commodities, Bonds, and Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures traded lower for a second straight session but held above the $85-a-barrel mark on Tuesday and gold futures firmed up but are trading off Friday&#8217;s intraday high of $2,448.80 a troy ounce. Bond yields stayed elevated, with the 10-year note&#8217;s yield holding around the 4.65% mark.
 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell about 7% and has retraced to near the $62,000 level.
The global equity markets were swathed in a sea of red, with all major Asian averages declining steeply. China&#8217;s first-quarter GDP growth came in above expectations but March retail sales and industrial production growth decelerated, missing the consensus estimates. This painted a weak demand outlook for the economy.
European stocks also fell sharply in early trading, with the Euro STOXX 50 Index down about 1.48%.
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Wall Street Braces For Mixed Open As Middle-East Tensions Offset Earnings Optimism: Analyst Points To Silver Lining In Rally Break

Key Taiwanese contract chipmaker&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) expects to report a 5% rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday backed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38179645/taiwan-semi-clocks-double-digit-q1-revenue-growth-eyes-robust-2024-amid-ai-boom" rel="noreferrer noopener">by robust demand</a>.
The artificial intelligence boom helped the&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and&nbsp;Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) supplier to battle the correction of pandemic-induced electronics demand and reach a record high.
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According to an LSEG SmartEstimate, TSMC will likely report a net profit of T$217.2 billion ($6.71 billion) for the quarter ended March 31, compared to T$206.9 billion last year, Reuters reports.
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TSMC recently reported 16.5% revenue growth, surpassing Wall Street estimates and at the high end of the company&#8217;s guidance. The company boosted its total investment in the U.S. to over 60% to $65 billion, backed by a $6.6 billion federal grant and $5 billion in loans to produce 2-nanometer chips.
Taiwan&#8217;s Eastspring Investments VP Eric Yao credited the $6.6 billion&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38249052/samsung-secures-6-4b-from-us-for-texas-chip-factory-after-nvidia-supplier-tsmcs-breakthrough" rel="noreferrer noopener">in U.S. subsidies</a>&nbsp;for TSMC&#8217;s new Arizona plants with helping it maintain its moat, dismissing the prospects of&nbsp;Intel Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Samsung catching up.
Recently, Intel disclosed aggravating operating losses for its foundry business. Meanwhile, TSMC shared its plans to build a third fab in Arizona.
Fubon Securities analysts expect TSMC to revise its outlook for AI demand in future years. They expect the chipmaker to account for the high teens of its revenue by 2025.
TSMC stock gained over 59% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iIShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Action: TSM shares closed lower by 1.67% at $140.14 on Monday.
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Taiwan Semi's AI Boom and US Expansion Set to Drive Q1 Earnings Growth

Citigroup analyst Jason Bazinet downgrades Endeavor Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDR#NYSE">EDR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $29 to $27.5.

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Baird analyst David Manthey maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $192 to $235.

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You can now win an all-expense paid trip to South Korea and check it off your bucket list of travel destinations, but you have to hurry if you want to go visit the &#8216;Land of Morning Calm&#8217; for free.
From its traditional villages to historical palaces and street food to diverse landscapes, rugged mountains, and deep valleys, South Korea has plenty to offer. You can relax among the dotted cherry trees or visit the centuries-old Buddhist temples to soak in the rich history of this East Asian country.
What if you could do all this and more for free? Yes, you can win an all-expense paid trip to South Korea, thanks to a special program being organized by the South Korean government, in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization. The trip is a part of the &#8220;Visit Korea Year 2023-2024&#8221; celebrations.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Free South Korea Trip – What's Included?</h3>
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Before we tell you the five steps you need to take to win this free South Korea trip, you should know what's included in this. You get 5 days, 4 nights tour with the following inclusions:
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<li>Round-trip tickets to Korea.</li>
<li>Accommodation and travel insurance.</li>
<li>A personalized tour package.</li>
</ul>
You can bring along a Plus One, but they should be related to your story, or a minor, or elderly, or have disabilities.
The travel period is May 20 to May 24, 2024.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Here Are 5 Steps To Win A Free South Korea Trip</h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 1: Check Your Eligibility</h4>
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<li>You should be a non-Korean national residing outside Korea.</li>
<li>You must hold a passport and be clear for immigration during the tour dates.</li>
</ul>
The contest accepts self-applications as well as recommendations.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 2: Craft A Touching Story</h4>
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The primary selection criteria for this contest is your story. Making it as personal and touching as possible is the best way to increase your chances of winning.
The theme for this contest is "My personal story, memory, or connection to Korea."
The idea is to draw a connection to the country – it could be anything, from an encounter with someone from Korea, or memories with your friends or past visits to the country.
A good way to craft a touching story is by being as true and emotional as you can and complementing words with photos and videos.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 3: Submit Your Story</h4>
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Once you have your story ready, you will have to visit the "Korea Invites U" website to submit your application.
<ul>
<li>On the "Korea Invites U" website, look for the "Apply" button.</li>
<li>Now, paste your story in the text box. It can be up to a maximum of 3,000 characters, so make sure it is concise.</li>
<li>You have the option to attach relevant photos as well as videos.</li>
<li>Agree to the required terms and conditions.</li>
</ul>
The last date to submit applications is April 19, 2024.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 4: Be Ready For An Online Interview</h4>
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Shortlisted applicants could be asked to present themselves for an online interview as well, so make sure you remember your story and have all other relevant information ready in case you are asked to appear for an online interview.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 5: Check Your Application Status</h4>
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You can follow up and check the status of your application on the "Korea Invites U" website by entering your email address.
Best of luck!
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Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintains APi Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APG#NYSE">APG</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $39 to $43.

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<li>CAE to deliver initial training for air traffic controllers and flight service specialists at the new Air Traffic Services Training Centre in&nbsp;Montreal.</li>
<li>Partnership increases training capacity at NAV&nbsp;CANADA&nbsp;across the country and is expected to support the training for over 500 additional students by 2028.</li>
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Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#39;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&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>Walgreens Boots Alliance </h3>
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<li>The Trade: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wba#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) Director Inderpal S Bhandari <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBA/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 3,000 shares </a> an average price of $18.05. To acquire these shares, it cost around $54,150..</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 28, Walgreens reported better than expected second-quarter earnings and tightened FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>What Walgreens Does: Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the U.S., with over 8,500 locations.</li>
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<h3>authID </h3>
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<li>The Trade: authID Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/auid#NASDAQ">AUID</a>) 10% owner Stephen Jeffrey Garchik acquired a total of 10,500 shares at an average price of $7.69. To acquire these shares, it cost around $80,745.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 20, authID posted a narrower FY23 loss.</li>
<li>What authID Does: AuthID Inc is a company engaged in ensuring cyber-savvy enterprises &quot;Know Who&#39;s Behind the Device&quot; for every customer or employee login and transaction.</li>
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<h3>America&#39;s Car-Mart </h3>
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<li>The Trade: America&#39;s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crmt#NASDAQ">CRMT</a>) 10% owner Magnolia Group, LLC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 13,550 shares </a> at an average price of $57.87. To acquire these shares, it cost around $784,139.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On April 10, B of A Securities analyst John Murphy maintained America&#39;s Car-Mart with an Underperform and lowered the price target from $55 to $50.</li>
<li>What America&#39;s Car-Mart Does: America&#39;s Car-Mart Inc is an automotive retailer in us focused exclusively on the Integrated Auto Sales and Finance segment of the used car market.</li>
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Northern Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.44 by 33.33 percent. This is a 36.42 percent decrease over earnings of $1.51 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.65 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.75 billion by 5.49 percent. This is a 5.21 percent decrease over sales of $1.75 billion the same period last year.

Northern Trust Q1 EPS $0.96 Misses $1.44 Estimate, Sales $1.65B Miss $1.75B Estimate

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<li>Large property package comprised of 10,667 Ha just south of&nbsp;Panuco&nbsp;(almost&nbsp;50%&nbsp;larger than&nbsp;Panuco).</li>
<li>The area is covered with a LiDAR survey and partially covered (~60%) with high-resolution air magnetic and radiometric surveys.</li>
<li>The prospect contains dome complexes and covers the SE extensions of the NW trending&nbsp;Copala&nbsp;fault and Cordon del&nbsp;Oro&nbsp;- Animas veins.</li>
<li>Preliminary recognizance mapping in the NE has identified favourable andesite lithologies, quartz veining and breccias.</li>
<li>The area has never been systematically mapped and prospected.</li>
<li>Vizsla Silver has agreed to issue to the seller&nbsp;US$650,000&nbsp;in common shares.</li>
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Macquarie analyst Tim Nollen maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $595 to $685.

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Rivian Automotive, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) shares are trading slightly lower in the premarket session on Tuesday after closing&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">yesterday&#8217;s session with a massive 8% slump.</a>
The downturn follows the market buzz of EV behemoth&nbsp;Tesla, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which is<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38241819/tesla-on-the-cusp-of-massive-20-job-cuts-amid-fundamental-woes-stock-slump-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;looking to trim its workforce.</a>&nbsp;The job cuts being contemplated would impact tens of thousands of employees.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, RIVN stock has lost over 38% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ALPS Clean Energy ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACES#NYSE">ACES</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCLN#NASDAQ">QCLN</a>).
Rivian is set to announce its first-quarter financial results after the market closes on May 7 and will host a conference call to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/b38045151/rivian-releases-q1-production-figures-and-sets-date-for-first-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">discuss the results at 5:00 p.m. ET the same day.&nbsp;</a>
For fiscal 2024, Rivian plans to be focused on cost efficiency, continuing progress made in 2023 that<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/37247948/rivian-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-2024-guidance-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;increased gross profit per delivered vehicle.</a>
Earlier this month, the company reaffirmed its guidance for annual production of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38045151" rel="noreferrer noopener">57,000 total vehicles.</a>
Price Action: RIVN shares are trading lower by 0.36% to $8.36 premarket on the last check Tuesday.
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