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Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) is set to report its third-quarter financial results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's what investors will be looking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/41005667/3-beaten-up-experiential-stocks-to-cash-in-on-a-good-time">for in the report. </a>
What To Know: Dave &amp; Buster's reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40804051/dave-busters-stock-races-higher-after-q2-eps-beat-details">second-quarter</a> earnings in September, but missed revenue expectations after the company saw comparable sales decline 6.3%.
CEO Chris Morris pointed to progress on the company's strategic goals and freshly remodeled stores as potential catalysts for future quarters.&nbsp;
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"Our fully programmed remodels continue to perform well and we are excited about the remodels that have recently opened and will open throughout the remainder of Fiscal 2024 and beyond," Morris said in the company&#8217;s most recent earnings release.
According to <a href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/eatertainment-in-q3-2024-dave-busters-and-chuck-e-cheese">data from </a>Placer.ai, off-peak foot traffic has increased after Dave &amp; Buster's began investing heavily in mid-week promotions to drive traffic during quieter periods. Data shows that while quarterly visits remain flat or slightly lower year-over-year, the average number of Wednesday visits are up 7% and Thursday visits are up 11.3% from last year. 
What To Watch: Following the company's second-quarter report, Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40815889/dave-busters-entertainment-beats-q2-earnings-analysts-see-upside-in-challenging-env">he expects</a> Dave &amp; Buster's sales initiatives to begin to offset macro-economic pressures in the third quarter, bolstered by football season and special events.&nbsp;
Investors will be looking at the company's same-store sales figures and potential operating cost efficiencies to offset sales pressures.&nbsp;
The Street estimates Dave &amp; Buster's will report quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share and revenue of $563.957 million when it reports after Tuesday's closing bell, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
PLAY Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment shares ended Monday's session down 3.96% at $35.39.&nbsp;
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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy asked MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) Chairman Michael Saylor in a recent interview to explain Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to him in a way that he can understand. This was after Portnoy recently said he sold his Bitcoin after the Winklevoss twins confused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42361200/dave-portnoy-blames-winklevoss-twins-for-confusing-him-into-selling-bitcoin-too-early">him back in 2020.</a>
What Happened: When it comes to Bitcoin history and education, Saylor is one of the most popular names and one of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42391481/microstrategy-acquires-21b-worth-of-bitcoin-total-holdings-now-exceed-423000-btc">the largest holders</a> thanks to the balance sheet strategy of MicroStrategy, the software company he co-founded.
"I want to know what I got wrong about Bitcoin," Portnoy <a href="https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1866130194534203851">asked </a>Saylor during a recent interview.
Saylor shared several sports metaphors to help explain Bitcoin and its future to Portnoy.
"There's some games you can't play, but can watch," Saylor said.
Saylor said there are some games you can't play, like if a team you watch in person wins a bunch, the season tickets might get more expensive. Some games you can play, but they might be rigged like casino games being in favor of the house, Saylor added.
"Satoshi created a game that is rigged in favor of the individual. Satoshi gave us a game we can all win. Bitcoin is that game," Saylor said of the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
Saylor said with Bitcoin you could be winning the game over time. He then dropped an analogy of playing alongside two of the greatest NBA players of all time.
"Wouldn't it be great if you had a basketball team, you had LeBron James, you had Michael Jordan, you had the digital version of them and they play forever. You can get on the court and play with them."
Saylor said that James and Jordan might score 100 points and you might score only two, but you're "getting rich together." &nbsp;
"Everyone gets to play. You don't just win the game, you get wealthy while you win the game."
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Why It's Important: Portnoy recently said he bought $2 million worth of Bitcoin at $11,000 per coin, before selling the crypto after holding a discussion with Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
"I've been chasing it ever since. Dave is sad," Portnoy tweeted recently.
Asking Saylor the question and listening to the sports analogies could help Portnoy and others understand the game of cryptocurrency.
Saylor has a long-standing strategy of continuing to buy Bitcoin no matter the price. On Monday, it was revealed MicroStrategy<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42391481/microstrategy-acquires-21b-worth-of-bitcoin-total-holdings-now-exceed-423000-btc"> purchased 21,550 Bitcoin </a>for $2.1 billion in the first week of December.
MicroStrategy now owns 423,650 Bitcoin worth an estimated $42 billion.
"We have a simple strategy and our strategy is we just acquire Bitcoin, and we hold the Bitcoin," Saylor told Benzinga<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/06/27865236/exclusive-michael-saylors-microstrategy-is-married-to-bitcoin-everything-else-in-the-world"> in a previous interview.</a>
Saylor said investors focus on scarce and desirable investments.
"And of course we happen to think that Bitcoin is the highest-quality scarce desirable property."
Saylor told Benzinga that Bitcoin is the "highest-quality, best asset in the world" at the time.
"Everything else in the world is inferior to Bitcoin. So, if you give me $1 million and said what do you want to buy, I don't want to buy a sports tea, I don't want to buy a building, I don't want to buy a company … all I want to buy is Bitcoin."
Watch Benzinga's past interview with Saylor below.
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Michael Saylor Uses LeBron James, Michael Jordan Sports Analogy To Explain Bitcoin To Dave Portnoy: 'Satoshi Gave Us A Game We Can All Win'

It&#8217;s no secret Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42166888/stock-of-the-day-accounting-fraud-at-macys">its fair share</a> of challenges in the last decade. Activist investor Barington Capital issued a press release on Monday urging the 166-year-old department store company to focus on its real estate portfolio while repurchasing shares.
The Press Release: Barington and Thor Equities&#8217;s letter <a href="https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/23431eee-32b7-41bf-b572-6a3046271716/downloads/91b86c05-ef62-4e67-bab1-953e566d224c/Macy_s%2C%20Inc.%20-%20Press%20Release%20-%20December%209%2C%20202.pdf?ver=1733745550886">asks</a> Macy&#8217;s to form a separate real estate subsidiary to &#8220;optimize the value&#8221; of its holdings.
Barington and Thor estimate Macy&#8217;s real estate to be worth between $5 billion and $9 billion. The current market capitalization of the company is $4.64 billion.
&#8220;We invested in Macy's because we believe the shares are mispriced relative to the upside potential we see in management's new strategic plan and the compelling value of the Company's owned real estate assets,&#8221; Barington chairman James Mitarotonda said. &#8220;However, we are concerned with Macy's large capital expenditure programs.&#8221;
Mitarotonda says Macy&#8217;s should use its excess cash to return capital to shareholders instead of capital expenditures.
Why it Matters: Barington owns 650,000 shares of Macy&#8217;s according to its most recent 13F filing, representing around 10% of its portfolio. Macy&#8217;s has over 270 million shares outstanding.
Many analysts and shareholders have identified the New York-based company&#8217;s value to be derived mostly from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/23/12/36169920/investor-group-pitches-5-8-billion-acquisition-proposal-for-macys">the underlying value</a> of its valuable real estate. Macy&#8217;s is commonly seen as a buy-out candidate for its real estate assets.
The department store operating model has struggled in recent years as e-commerce has risen in popularity.
Competitor Kohls Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) has faced similar pressure to focus on the value of its real estate. The board of directors of the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based company rejected a $53-per-share takeover bid in 2022. Its shares are now trading at $15.26, down nearly 50% since rejecting the offer.
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Activist Investor Urges Macy's To Rethink Strategy, Prioritize Shareholder Returns

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) introduced "Music is the Bridge," a new campaign that combines artist-curated playlists with free <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/psychedelics">psychedelic education. </a>
Starting Monday, the project aims to make psychedelic experiences safer, more accessible and more meaningful.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Playlists From Artists And Organizations</h3>
The campaign includes playlists from artists and organizations like Lil Yachty, Melissa Etheridge, Brandon Boyd, Reggie Watts, CloZee, Boreta, Superposition, Good Trip Studios, East Forest, Dr. Bronner's as well as MAPS founder and president Rick Doblin aka "DJ Doblin."
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Each playlist enhances different aspects of the psychedelic experience, from the journey itself to moments of reflection and integration.
"Music is medicine. This is something that cultures around the world have long known,&#8221; said Etheridge in a press release. &#8220;And in combination with plant medicines or psychedelics, they amplify one another, opening up a powerful journey to feel deeply and find truths."
GRAMMY-nominated Lil Yachty added, "Whenever I take a trip, I often spend the end of it reflecting and integrating my experiences—trying to understand why certain things are happening, what I'm doing well, and whether there's anything I could be doing differently."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lead Singer Of Incubus</h3>
"Music and psychedelics have a partnership, a commingling that stretches back into prehistory," said Brandon Boyd of Incubus. "We could almost suggest that one wouldn't exist without the other in certain creative circles. I know with great certainty that psychedelics, predominantly psilocybin, have been deeply impactful to me in my experience as a younger man but also as I continue my creative pursuits as an adult. They are like a gift from God put here to offer access to other worlds, and a happy byproduct of that "access" is the music we hear along the way." Boreta, formerly of Glitch Mob, added: &#8220;My relationship with music and life is shaped by psychedelics, which have revealed the transformative power of sound and helped me connect with something larger than us all.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40823224/multidisciplinary-association-for-psychedelic-studies-eyes-state-level-legalization-after-fda-de">MAPS</a> plans to release new playlists each month as part of the campaign.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Free Psychedelic Education</h3>
In addition to the playlists, MAPS is offering a free course &#8220;Psychedelic Fundamentals,&#8221; which covers the basics of history, science, therapeutic uses and safety.
Normally priced at $29, the course takes only a few hours to complete. It provides key information for safe exploration, with a broad overview of the most interesting and important aspects of psychedelic history, science, clinical research, therapeutic uses and harm reduction.
Participants also get the MAPS Integration Station workbook, which helps them process and learn from their psychedelic experiences.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Join The Conversation</h3>
MAPS encourages people to share their favorite playlists on social media using the hashtag #MusicIsTheBridge. The campaign also features exclusive merchandise, including a commemorative T-shirt, available through the MAPS store.
For more details, playlists and educational resources, visit MAPS&#8217; website.
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JinkoSolar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKS#NYSE">JKS</a>) shares are trading higher Monday following the company&#8217;s announcement of a patent infringement lawsuit filed against VSUN Solar USA, Toyo Co. and their affiliates. Here&#8217;s<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JKS/news"> what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges infringement of JinkoSolar's proprietary N-type TOPCon technology patents.
JinkoSolar, one of the world's leading solar module manufacturers, has an extensive intellectual property portfolio with over 2,800 patents, including 462 related to its TOPCon technology. The company emphasizes its commitment to protecting its innovations, which are a result of significant investments in research and development.
The lawsuit underscores JinkoSolar&#8217;s efforts to defend its position in the solar module market against competitors selling products that allegedly violate its patents. The company&#8217;s legal representation has stated that JinkoSolar intends to vigorously pursue its claims.
&#8220;JinkoSolar has earned its leadership position in the global solar module market through significant R&amp;D investments and will vigorously defend its intellectual property against those who sell infringing products,&#8221; said&nbsp;Louise Lu, a patent litigation lawyer with the Perkins Coie law firm.
JKS Price Action: JinkoSolar shares closed Monday up 6.77% at $28.70 at publication, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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JinkoSolar Shares Are On The Rise Today: What's Going On?

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Overcoming A 44%+ Drop In A Top Stock</h2>
We&#8217;ve done well with Super Micro Computer (SMCI) recently, buying it at $21.86 last month (&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42052075/turning-bullish-on-supermicro">Turning Bullish On Supermicro</a>&#8220;), and seeing the stock more than double since. 
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But SMCI was in some of our hedged portfolios created six months ago, and it dropped more than 44% over that time frame.&nbsp;
Here&#8217;s a look at one of those portfolios, and how hedging and security selection enabled it to still smoke the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Hedged Portfolio From June 6th, 2024</h2>
This was the hedged portfolio our system created on June 6th, for an investor with $3,000,000 to put to work who didn&#8217;t want to risk a decline of more than 30% over the next six months. Our system started by dividing the money in seven equal parts, and allocating it to&nbsp;Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>),&nbsp;Century Aluminum Co.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>)&nbsp;Dell Technologies&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>),&nbsp;Comfort Systems USA, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>),&nbsp;Powell Industries, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), and&nbsp;Semtech Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>), in addition to&nbsp;Super Micro Computer Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).&nbsp;
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Screen captures via&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.com/">Portfolio Armor</a>&nbsp;on 6/6/2024.
Next, it rounded down those seven dollar amounts to round lots of each of those names and their optimal hedges. Then it swept most of the leftover cash from that process into a tightly collared position in MicroStrategy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>). 
The dollar amount of the SMCI position (circled in red in the image above) at the start was $233,376 in underlying shares and $21,900 in puts for a total position value of $255,276. We&#8217;ll come back to that in a moment.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How That Portfolio Performed Over The Next 6 Months</h2>
Over the next six months, our portfolio was up 30.52%, net of hedging and trading costs, while the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 14.4%. So it more than doubled the performance of the market, despite SMCI dropping 44%.&nbsp;
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You can view an interactive version of the chart above <a href="https://portfolioarmor.com/front_tests/5769" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">here</a>.
You can see the ending value for the $SMCI plus its put hedge circled in red above: $202,155.30. Recall that the starting value for that position was&nbsp;$255,276. $202,155.30 represents a 20.8% drop from $255,276.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How This Portfolio Beat The Market Despite SMCI&#8217;s 44% Drop&nbsp;</h2>
We mentioned two reasons above: hedging and security selection. Both are true, but there&#8217;s a bit more to it.&nbsp;
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<li>Although SMCI dropped by 44%&#8211;and its hedge was designed to protect against a &gt;30% drop&#8211;it nevertheless limited the drawdown to 20.8%. That was due to the positive hedging error inherent in our hedging algorithm.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Security selection helped overall here in picking mostly winners. POWL, for example, was up more than 73% over that six-month period.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Concentration helped here too. Since there were only 8 underlying securities in the portfolio, the 73% gain in POWL had a big impact.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Finally, knowing when to hedge with optimal puts rather than optimal collars was key. Our system has an algorithm to determine that, and since it hedged POWL with puts, we captured nearly all of its upside.&nbsp;</li>
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Applovin corp, (APP) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
At 10:36 AM on December 9th, a significant trading signal occurred for Applovin corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $336.87. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Applovin&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Applovin&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
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Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $336.87. The returns on the High ($358.72)&nbsp;and Close ($342.53)&nbsp;after the Power Inflow were&nbsp;6.5% and 1.2%, respectively. That is why it is important to have a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. 
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What To Know: This key policy meeting, expected to outline economic strategies for 2025, has fueled optimism among investors, particularly after the Politburo, led by President Xi Jinping, pledged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42391254/us-listed-chinese-stocks-jump-on-chinas-stimulus-measures-looser-monetary-policy-assurances">"more proactive"</a> fiscal measures and "moderately" looser monetary policies to stimulate domestic consumption and stabilize key markets.
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Policies promoting infrastructure development and increased consumer spending could further drive demand for premium electric vehicles, a segment where NIO has built a strong brand presence.
Additionally, potential interest rate cuts and fiscal expansion could reduce borrowing costs for Nio, enabling the company to invest in innovation and scale production. This is especially critical as Nio continues to expand its product lineup and charging infrastructure.&nbsp;
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