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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRX#NASDAQ">XRX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.83%</li>
<li>Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $14 to $11 on Aug. 14. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant initiated coverage on the stock with a Sell rating and a price target of $11 on June 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Sept. 17, Xerox said CFO Xavier Heiss will retire on Feb. 1, 2025.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.93%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Saree Boroditsky initiated coverage on the stock with a Hold rating and a price target of $12 on April 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%</li>
<li>Sidoti &amp; Co. analyst John Franzreb downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on March 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Sept. 12, Methode Electronics&#8217; board named Mark Schwabero as new Chairman of the Board.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.13%</li>
<li>Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $37 to $35 on Sept. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $33 to $32 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, HP reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and increased its share repurchase authorization to $10 billion in total.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent092424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in HPQ shares. </a></li>
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GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCMG#NASDAQ">GCMG</a>), a leading global alternative asset management firm, today announced that its Infrastructure Advantage Strategy has acquired a 25% equity interest in Shepherds Flat (the "Transaction"), the largest repowered wind farm in North America, from Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAM#NYSE">BAM</a>, TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAM#TSX">BAM</a>) and its institutional partners, including its listed affiliate Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>, BEPC, TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#TSX">BEP</a>, BEPC)))) ("Brookfield"). &nbsp;
Shepherds Flat, located in north central Oregon, is a fully contracted 338-turbine wind farm with a nameplate capacity of 845 MW. The wind farm produces in excess of 2,000 GWh of electricity annually, which is enough to power ~185,000 average U.S. households and is fully supported by a long-term contract with a large-scale utility.

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Investment will support achievement of Energy Storage Industries – Asia Pacific's 400MW annual iron flow battery production target using ESS technology
ESS Tech, Inc. (ESS) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWH#NYSE">GWH</a>), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced that its Australian partner, Energy Storage Industries – Asia Pacific (ESI), has received an investment of AU$25 million (~US$17 million) from the Queensland Government and raised a further AU$40 million (~US$23 million) in private capital to accelerate the clean energy transition in Australia and Oceania.
With the new investment, ESI will continue construction on a manufacturing facility in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia at which it will assemble long-duration iron flow battery systems. Core components for these systems will be manufactured by ESS in the United States and shipped to ESI for system assembly. The finished systems assembled by ESI will be delivered to customers across the region.

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Chinese stocks soared on Tuesday following an unexpected and substantial monetary stimulus from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">People&#8217;s Bank of China (PBoC). </a>
The central bank announced cuts to the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks and the seven-day repo rate, just a day after lowering the 14-day reverse repo rate.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">People&#8217;s Bank of China Implements Aggressive Monetary Easing</h3>
The PBoC Governor, Pan Gongsheng, revealed a 50-basis-point cut to the bank&#8217;s reserve requirement ratio, reducing it from 10.0% to 9.5% for commercial banks. 
This cut is set to inject approximately 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) of liquidity into the banking system, allowing banks more capital to lend.
In addition to the RRR cut, Pan also announced a 0.5 percentage point reduction in existing mortgage rates, offering relief to the struggling property market.
The seven-day repo rate was slashed by 20 basis points to 1.5%, while the 14-day reverse repo rate, already lowered on Monday, saw a 10-basis-point reduction to 1.85%. These moves are seen as a clear signal that Chinese policymakers are increasingly focused on addressing the economic slowdown.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analysts Praise PBoC&#8217;s Moves</h3>
&#8220;The rare simultaneous cut of policy rates and the RRR, the relatively large magnitude of cuts, and unusual guidance on another 25-50 basis point RRR cut by the end of this year, indicated policymakers&#8217; growing concerns over downside risks to domestic economic activity,&#8221; wrote Xinquan Chen, an economist at Goldman Sachs, in a note.
While these monetary measures point to a more proactive stance from the Chinese government, Chen warned that more fiscal stimulus will be required to bolster domestic demand. 
Goldman Sachs expects another 25-basis-point RRR cut in the fourth quarter of 2024, along with further reductions in 2025. The bank forecasts two additional 25-basis-point RRR cuts in the first and third quarters of 2025, as well as two 10-basis-point policy rate cuts in the second and fourth quarters.
ING Group commented that markets had initially anticipated smaller 10-basis-point cuts, making the 20-basis-point reduction more aggressive than expected. However, they cautioned that the long-term impact would depend on whether the PBoC continues with more cuts or adopts a &#8220;wait-and-see&#8221; approach following the current measures.
&#8220;We feel today&#8217;s measures are a step in the right direction, especially as multiple policies were announced together rather than spaced out piecemeal. We continue to believe that there is room for further easing in the months ahead, as most global central banks are now on a rate-cut trajectory,&#8221; ING&#8217;s China chief economist Lynn Song said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Chinese Stocks, ETFs Rally</h3>
The Hang Seng Index jumped 4.13% on Tuesday, closing at 19,000.56 — the highest level since May. 
U.S.-listed ETFs investing in Chinese equities also rallied strongly in premarket trading. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWH#NYSE">EWH</a>) was up 2%.
The Chinese yuan appreciated 0.3%, reaching its strongest levels since May. 
Major U.S.-listed ETFs focused on China also surged ahead of the market open. The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>) jumped 5.6%, the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) climbed 5.4%, and the iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) rose 5.3%.
Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges also saw significant premarket gains. 
Chinese EV-maker Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) surged 8%, while NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) gained 7%. JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) rose 7.1%, and Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), China's largest publicly traded company with a market capitalization of $209 billion, climbed 5.4%.
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Donald Trump has promised a $1.5 trillion tax cut to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits. While popular among voters, the proposal raised concerns about its impact on the already strained Social Security system and the broader federal budget.
The former President's plan taps into a long-simmering frustration among retirees who are often surprised to find their Social Security benefits subject to taxation. According to Social Security Administration data cited by the Wall Street Journal, half of all recipients paid taxes on their benefits in 2023, an increase from just 10% when the tax was introduced in 1983.
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Trump's proposal appeal was evident in a WSJ poll which found that 83% of respondents favored eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits. Even when informed that the change could increase the national debt, a majority still supported the idea.
The proposal comes at an important time for Social Security. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/38943129/social-security-fears-go-viral-should-you-claim-early-like-dave-ramsey-says">program is projected to face a shortfall within the next decade</a>, potentially triggering automatic benefit cuts if Congress fails to act.&nbsp;
See Also: How do billionaires pay less in income tax than you?<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/tax-deferring-adv"> Tax deferring is their number one strategy</a>. The WSJ said the income tax on benefits currently accounts for about 4% of Social Security&#8217;s revenue and its repeal would accelerate the program&#8217;s fiscal challenges.
Democrats have countered with their proposal spearheaded by Connecticut Rep. John Larson. Their bill would reduce, but not eliminate, the tax on benefits while expanding the program. To offset the costs, it proposes new taxes on high earners, applying Social Security taxes to wages and investment income above $400,000.
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&#8220;We do something [Trump] doesn&#8217;t,&#8221; Rep. Larson told the WSJ. &#8220;We pay for it.&#8221;
Nancy Altman, who worked on the 1983 reform and now leads the advocacy group Social Security Works, noted the tax&#8217;s enduring unpopularity. &#8220;From the beginning, it&#8217;s not been well understood and been very unpopular,&#8221; Altman said.
The current system creates a compounded tax situation for many retirees. Benefits become taxable when a recipient&#8217;s total income, including half of their Social Security benefits, exceeds certain thresholds. The structure can result in surprisingly high marginal tax rates for working retirees, potentially discouraging them from seeking employment.
Some economists suggest that eliminating the tax could have mixed effects on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40831982/producer-inflation-slows-to-1-7-yearly-in-august-jobless-claims-align-with-expect">the labor market</a>. While it might encourage some seniors to work longer or return to the workforce, it could also lead others to retire earlier, knowing they&#8217;ll keep more of their benefits.
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Policy experts have proposed different approaches that could achieve similar goals without the price tag of Trump&#8217;s plan. Kyle Pomerleau of the American Enterprise Institute suggested including benefits in income from the first dollar while raising the standard deduction. This could prevent high marginal tax rates without &#8220;hemorrhaging $1.5 trillion,&#8221; Pomerleau argued.
Eric Beckman, a voter and 71-year-old retiree in Pennsylvania, sees potential benefits for middle-income retirees like himself, though he shared concerns about the impact on government finances.
The Tax Policy Center estimates that the tax cut would benefit 16% of all households, giving an average increase of $3,400. With Social Security&#8217;s financial health already in question, any major changes to its revenue structure will likely face scrutiny in the months ahead.
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Northland Capital Markets analyst Greg Gibas initiates coverage on Sky Harbour Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYH#AMEX">SKYH</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $16.

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Nova Minerals shares are trading lower after the company announced it completed a $2.15 million secondary offering of 0.43 million American Depository Shares (ADS) at $5 per unit.

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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) ("U. S. Steel") today announced it is the first steel company in the world to qualify to sell its products as ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel at its Big River facility in Osceola, Arkansas. Big River received the first ResponsibleSteel Site Certification in North America in 2022 and is once again at the forefront of innovation by achieving certification for sustainably sourced and manufactured steel.

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Goldman Sachs CFO Denis Coleman stated that the Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent decision to lower interest rates by 50 basis points positions the U.S. economy for a soft landing.
What Happened: The Federal Open Market Committee voted last Wednesday to reduce the benchmark overnight borrowing rate by half a percentage point, targeting a rate of 4.75% to 5%. This marks the first significant cut since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coleman expressed optimism while <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/24/goldman-feds-jumbo-rate-cut-puts-the-us-on-track-for-soft-landing.html?ref=biztoc.com">talking</a> to CNBC on Monday, saying, &#8220;This first 50 basis point cut is a clear signal in terms of the new direction,&#8221; adding that he anticipates that this move will boost market confidence and reduce capital costs.
Talking about a soft landing, he said that while it is in the general consensus, "It's always a very tricky job to manage economies through transition. But you know, inflation levels are coming down, unemployment is manageable, they're starting to put through the rate cuts and sort of maintain a soft-landing trajectory.&#8221;
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However, not all experts share this optimism. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon voiced skepticism in an interview, stating, &#8220;Short term, I&#8217;m a little more skeptical than other people that everything&#8217;s going to be great.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">cut interest rates</a> by 50 basis points marks the first rate cut in over four years. This bold move surprised Wall Street analysts, who had expected a more modest 25-basis-point cut. The larger reduction resonated with investor sentiment, leaning towards a more aggressive easing approach.
Additionally, Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee hinted at a series of interest rate cuts over the next 12 months during a discussion at the Economic Club of Minnesota. Goolsbee suggested that the Fed is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/09/40993016/feds-goolsbee-signals-multiple-rate-cuts-ahead-cites-recession-warning-signs-as-unemployment-">preparing to shift away</a> from its current restrictive stance to support economic conditions, as the focus shifts from inflation to the labor market. He warned that a 0.7% increase in unemployment within a year is typically a precursor to a recession, noting the rapid deterioration of the labor market.
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In a recent interview, Mark Moss, a veteran investor and Bitcoin advocate, offered an optimistic outlook on Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) future, highlighting several key factors driving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40971599/well-its-crypto-its-ai-its-some-of-the-other-things-says-donald-trump-unsure-of-what-his-n">its potential growth.</a>
What Happened: In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVfyuXLd1PE">interview</a> with Bitcoin influencer Natalie Brunell, Moss emphasized the importance of "zooming out" to understand Bitcoin&#8217;s trajectory.
Despite short-term volatility, Bitcoin is up 130% year-over-year and 242% over two years, compared to a 31.8% gain by the S&amp;P 500 Index over a year and 54.8% increase in two years, according to Moss
He attributes this growth largely to global liquidity cycles, explaining that Bitcoin has an 8.95 times sensitivity to liquidity increases compared to traditional assets. This implies for every 10% increase in liquidity gold would go up by about 14% and Bitcoin would go up by 90%.
Looking ahead to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Moss sees significant implications for Bitcoin&#8217;s adoption. 
He suggests that a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40983160/donald-trump-sees-good-future-for-crypto-suggests-it-could-help-pay-off-35-trillion-nation">Trump victory</a>, which he estimates has a 65% chance, could lead to Bitcoin being added to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40671868/trumps-bitcoin-strategic-reserve-proposal-will-chip-away-dollars-status-warns-expert-money">strategic reserves</a>, potentially pushing its price to $300,000-$400,000. A Harris victory, he believes, would result in a more conservative projection of $100,000-$150,000.
Contrary to the predictions of a market crash, Moss anticipates an "inflationary crash" where asset prices, including Bitcoin, continue to rise rapidly while standards of living decline due to wages not keeping pace. He expects this scenario to be more detrimental than a deflationary crash, as it eliminates opportunities for market re-entry.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/ "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27091545/Benzinga-conference.gif" alt="Benzinga future of digital assets conference" class="wp-image-267246" /></a></figure>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40989601/5-reasons-why-bitcoin-rallied-10-in-7-days-to-63k-bernstein">5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Rallied 10% In 7 Days To $63K: Bernstein</a>
Regarding Bitcoin&#8217;s future role, Moss believes it will integrate more seamlessly into mainstream finance rather than remaining a niche interest. He doesn&#8217;t foresee significant regulatory hurdles in the U.S., citing Bitcoin&#8217;s entrenchment in political and financial circles.
Moss concluded by advising a long-term perspective on Bitcoin investment, emphasizing the strategy of earning in fiat currency, saving in Bitcoin, and holding assets indefinitely. This approach, he argues, aligns with the true "game of money" and can lead to greater financial success and peace of mind for investors.
What&#8217;s Next: The influence of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;is expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.
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STMicroelectronics unveils new generation of silicon carbide power technology tailored for next-generation EV traction inverters
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Geneva, Switzerland, September 24, 2024 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is introducing its fourth generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology. The Generation 4 technology brings new benchmarks in power efficiency, power density and robustness. While serving the needs of both the automotive and industrial markets, the new technology is particularly optimized for traction inverters, the key component of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains. The company plans to introduce further advanced SiC technology innovations through 2027 as a commitment to innovation.

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The collaboration between Multiply Labs and Legend Biotech will focus on applying advanced robotic technology to the manufacturing of cell therapy platforms
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmultiplylabs.com%2F&amp;esheet=54126121&amp;newsitemid=20240924666477&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Multiply+Labs&amp;index=1&amp;md5=6355c36e494e87295ad5ea6a39e540bc">Multiply Labs</a>, a robotics company developing industry-leading automated manufacturing systems to produce individualized drugs, today announced the launch of its collaboration with <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Flegendbiotech.com%2F&amp;esheet=54126121&amp;newsitemid=20240924666477&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Legend+Biotech+Corporation&amp;index=2&amp;md5=6779f86efb9c1a7ae2fd8877cb2fa200">Legend Biotech Corporation</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEGN#NASDAQ">LEGN</a>) (Legend Biotech), a global leader in the cell therapy space. This initiative will be focused on automating cell therapy manufacturing, leveraging Multiply Labs' unique approach which consists of robotic systems that can operate a wide variety of instruments already deployed in the cell and gene therapy industry. This collaboration holds the potential to enable a more rapid and seamless adoption of robotic technology, as opposed to traditional automation approaches that require substantial changes to the manufacturing process.

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Multiply Labs With Legend Biotech Announces A Collaboration On Automating Cell Therapy Manufacturing

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5G integrations for homeland security, safe cities, civil security and defense markets empowers next-generation video streaming technology
Rehovot, Israel, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maris-Tech Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTEK#NASDAQ">MTEK</a>, MTEKW)))) ("Maris-Tech" or the "Company"), a global leader in video and artificial intelligence ("AI")-based edge computing technology, today announced that its Amethyst edge computing video solution product line ("Amethyst"), now supports 5G capability, enabling ultra-speed and high data transfer. This enhancement to the Amethyst product line highlights Maris-Tech's commitment to staying at the forefront of technology.
The new 5G capability allows Amethyst to significantly improve operational efficiency in real-time, mission-critical environments.
The integration of 5G into Amethyst delivers high-quality, narrow-band, ultra-low-latency video streaming over cellular networks. This upgrade is aimed to benefit the homeland security and civil security markets, where missions require real-time, reliable communications.

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Maris-Tech Announces That Its Amethyst Edge Computing Video Solution Now Supports 5G, Enabling Ultra-Speed And High Data Transfer

Jefferies analyst Andy Barish downgrades Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) from Hold to Underperform and lowers the price target from $80 to $76.

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Jefferies Downgrades Starbucks to Underperform, Lowers Price Target to $76

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