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IZON Network Inc is a provider of on-course technology and Global Positioning System services to golf course operators and golfers. The company has created a proprietary and private media platform that connects valued luxury consumers with advertisers. Using the Android tablets, golfers access a number of core useful applications and services such as accurate yardages, aerial hole views, and GPS-based course navigations. The tablets are installed on golf carts and connect wirelessly to the Web through Sprint's nationwide network. The company's GPS tools include Scorecard, Email Gathering, Beverage Cart Tools, Battery Consumption, and Advertising.

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Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos maintains Roku (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $115 to $105.

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Baird analyst David Manthey maintains Stericycle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRCL#NASDAQ">SRCL</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $62 to $55.

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Saia shares are trading lower lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Charlie Munger, the venerable billionaire and right-hand man of Warren Buffett, was famous for his sharp wit as he was for his wealth. Over the years, Munger shared plenty of eyebrow-raising opinions on financial matters, sparking discussions and debates among investors and the public alike. Let's dive into some of his most controversial takes on money and investing.
Bitcoin is rat poison
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Charlie Munger&#8217;s disdain for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is palpable and well-documented. He famously described the cryptocurrency as &#8220;rat poison squared,&#8221; expressing skepticism over its value and stability. Munger&#8217;s criticism stems from a belief that Bitcoin lacks the intrinsic attributes of a sound investment, viewing it instead as a speculative tool that attracts charlatans and speculators.
Opinion on Benjamin Graham
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Despite being a disciple of Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing, Munger has occasionally diverged from his teachings. Buffett and Munger diverged from his classic investing principles over time, leading Berkshire Hathaway to success. While Graham aimed to create a system accessible to all, Buffett and Munger embraced a strategy involving interaction with management, a departure from Graham&#8217;s preference. Graham&#8217;s era faced fewer regulations and more widespread fraud, fostering his skepticism toward management statements and his preference for bonds over stocks. Hence, Buffett and Munger&#8217;s reliance on character assessments and management dialogue contrasted Graham&#8217;s approach.
Limited opportunities in life for investing
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Munger believes that good investment opportunities are rare and that when they occur, one should invest heavily. His philosophy was that it was not a game with unlimited opportunities. He suggested that investors should be highly selective and act decisively when the right chance comes along. This viewpoint underscores the importance of patience and precision in building wealth.
Opinion on buying a fancy house
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Munger, in his lifetime, deliberately embraced a modest lifestyle, eschewing opulent living despite his immense wealth and professional success. Over 70 years, he resided in the same unassuming home, diverging from the extravagant norms of affluence. Munger, echoing his colleague Warren Buffett&#8217;s sentiments, observed that grandeur often failed to enhance happiness, reinforcing his commitment to simplicity.
Views on the stock market&#8217;s future
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Munger is known for his cautious, sometimes pessimistic outlook on the stock market's sustainability. During his later life, he highlighted the increasing complexity of investing. Munger noted that achieving perfection in investing is challenging due to market dynamics and competition. He observed a shift towards a more competitive landscape, with fewer opportunities to outperform market indices like the S&amp;P. Reflecting on past times, Munger recalled a simpler era where steady returns were more achievable, but he cautioned against expecting similar results in the future
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Charlie Munger Was Known To Always Speak His Mind: These Were His 5 Most Controversial Takes On Money

Baird analyst Peter Arment maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $475 to $505.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Northrop Grumman, Raises Price Target to $505

Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintains Five9 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVN#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $90 to $80.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Five9, Lowers Price Target to $80

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Ball shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 revenue results.

Baird analyst Michael Halloran maintains Graco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGG#NYSE">GGG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $90 to $87.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Graco, Lowers Price Target to $87

RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintains Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $85 to $79.

RBC Capital Maintains Underperform on Whirlpool, Lowers Price Target to $79

Baird analyst Ben Kallo maintains California Water Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWT#NYSE">CWT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $52 to $55.

Baird Maintains Outperform on California Water Servs Gr, Raises Price Target to $55

Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintains Comcast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $45 price target.

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TriNet Group Sees Q2 Adjusted Diluted EPS Of $1.00-$1.50 Vs. $1.57 Estimate; Lowers FY24 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook To $5.25-$6.80 From Prior View Of $5.80-$7.35 (Estimate: $6.65 )

As of April 26, 2024, four stocks in the health care sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.  
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUSN#NASDAQ">FUSN</a>)</h3>
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<li>AstraZeneca, through a subsidiary, will acquire all of Fusion&#8217;s outstanding shares for a price of $21.00 per share in cash at closing plus a non-transferable CVR representing the contingent right to receive $3.00/share in cash payable upon the achievement of a specified regulatory milestone, pursuant and subject to the terms and conditions of a contingent value rights agreement. The company's stock gained around 408% over the past six months and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUSN">52-week high of $21.55</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 78.74&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>FUSN Price Action: Shares of Fusion Pharmaceuticals closed at $21.40 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>)</h3>
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<li>AstraZeneca reported first-quarter sales of $12.68 billion, up 17% year over year (+19% at constant currency), slightly below the consensus of $11.83 billion. The company's stock gained around 10% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZN">has a 52-week high</a> of $75.81.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 82.50</li>
<li>AZN Price Action: Shares of AstraZeneca gained 5.4% to close at $75.03 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 24, Boston Scientific reported better than expected first-quarter earnings and issued guidance. The company's stock gained around 8% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BSX">52-week high</a> of $74.39.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 76.34</li>
<li>BSX Price Action: Shares of American Express gained 0.5% to close at $73.26 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 18, Elevance Health reported first-quarter revenues of $42.3 billion, up 0.9% year over year, marginally missing the consensus of $42.6 billion. "First quarter results reflect disciplined execution of our strategic initiatives during a dynamic time for our industry," CEO Gail Boudreaux said. "We are making significant progress expanding Carelon's capabilities, scaling our flywheel for enterprise growth, and delivering results for all stakeholders." The company's stock jumped around 4% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $542.07.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.18</li>
<li>ELV Price Action: Shares of Elevance Health gained 1.1% to close at $539.68 on Thursday.</li>
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Baird analyst Timothy Wojs maintains Carlisle Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSL#NYSE">CSL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $435 to $465.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Carlisle Companies, Raises Price Target to $465

RBC Capital analyst Walter Spracklin maintains Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $211 to $215.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Waste Management, Raises Price Target to $215

A former senator from North Dakota, Heidi Heitkamp, expressed skepticism on the Joe Biden-led administration&#8217;s proposed 44% capital gains tax, stating it has no chance of passing.
What Happened: President Biden&#8217;s proposal to increase the capital gains rate to 44.6% in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget has sparked significant discussion.
The main proposal is to raise the long-term capital gains and qualified dividends rates to 37% for taxpayers with taxable income above $1 million, Forbes <a href="https://www.forbes.com/newsletters/andrewleahey/2024/04/24/biden-capital-gains-rate-proposal-446/?sh=150d2081ff64">reported</a>. The 44.6% figure would only apply if an additional proposal to increase the net investment income tax rate by 1.2 percentage points for income above $400,000 is also approved.
Therefore, the 44.6% rate is not a blanket increase but would only affect individuals with taxable income above $1 million and investment income above $400,000. This is a strategic policy maneuver, focusing on high earners rather than small-business owners.
The policy aims to level the playing field between high ordinary income and investment income earners.
However, on Thursday, Heitkamp expressed her doubts about the proposal during CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Last Call,&#8221; calling it &#8220;a political document.&#8221;
"He wants to make the point that he's advocating for higher taxes on billionaires. He did this in this document. But there's no chance this is going to pass,&#8221; she said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">"There's no chance this is going to pass," says <a href="https://twitter.com/HeidiHeitkamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HeidiHeitkamp</a> on the Biden Administration proposing a 44% capital gains tax. "President Biden wants to make the point that he's calling for higher taxes on billionaires." <a href="https://t.co/Hp3tG1bvBw">pic.twitter.com/Hp3tG1bvBw</a>
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Why It Matters: The Biden administration has been pushing for higher taxes on the ultra-rich, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. Last year, Democratic representatives reintroduced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/12/36078017/billionaires-tax-bill-returns-to-congress-as-supreme-court-debates-whether-it-may-be-unconstitutiona">Biden-backed bill</a> that seeks to issue a levy of 25% on the wealthiest Americans, including unrealized gains on stocks, bonds, and real estate. The legislation, if passed, could reduce the fiscal deficit by $3 trillion over ten years.
Notably, some billionaires, including Warren Buffett, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/04/38319480/warren-buffett-wants-higher-taxes-for-the-ultra-rich-including-himself-says-my-friends-and-i-hav">chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.</a> have publicly supported higher taxes on the super-rich. Buffett has previously criticized Congress&#8217;s leniency towards billionaires and called for a more equitable tax policy.
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Former Democratic Senator Says Biden's New Capital Gains Tax Proposal Aimed At Billionaires Has 'No Chance' Of Passing

Baird analyst Michael Halloran maintains A.O. Smith (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOS#NYSE">AOS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $86 to $92.

Baird Maintains Neutral on A.O. Smith, Raises Price Target to $92

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs raised the price target for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) from $450 to $515. Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan maintained a Buy rating. Microsoft shares fell 2.5% to close at $399.04 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James boosted the price target for Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) from $20 to $27. Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale upgraded the stock from Outperform to Strong Buy. Kratos Defense &amp; Security shares fell 2.8% to close at $17.28 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KTOS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho lowered Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) price target from $55 to $45. Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained a Buy rating. Intel shares rose 1.7% to close at $35.11 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham raised the price target for Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLXS#NASDAQ">PLXS</a>) from $107 to $114. Needham analyst James Ricchiuti maintained a Buy rating. Plexus shares rose 3.6% to close at $99.09 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLXS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities cut Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>) price target from $9 to $3. B of A Securities analyst John Babcock downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform. Hertz Global shares fell 19.3% to close at $4.68 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HTZ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup increased Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) price target from $168 to $190. Citigroup analyst Ronald Josey maintained a Buy rating. Alphabet shares fell 2% to close at $156.00 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel raised the price target for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from $293 to $350. Stifel analyst Stanley Elliott downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Caterpillar shares fell 7% to close at $338.00 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer raised Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>) price target from $480 to $500. Oppenheimer analyst Ken Wong maintained an Outperform rating. Tyler Technologies shares rose 9.3% to close at $458.07 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TYL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan boosted Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) price target from $55 to $61. JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Dow shares fell 1% to close at $56.44 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird boosted Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>) price target from $260 to $285. Baird analyst Justin Kleber maintained an Outperform rating. Tractor Supply shares rose 2.8% to close at $265.26 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSCO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Piper Sandler (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.79 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.19 by 27.4 percent. This is a 18.72 percent increase over earnings of $2.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $343.056 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $314.961 million by 8.92 percent. This is a 15.16 percent increase over sales of $297.905 million the same period last year.

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Baird analyst Luke Junk maintains Allison Transmission (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALSN#NYSE">ALSN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $84 to $87.