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Orora Ltd was created in late 2013 when Amcor demerged its Australasian fibre and beverage packaging operations and North American packaging distribution business. Orora's Australasian business is focused on glass bottles, beverage cans, and wine closures, after agreeing to divest its fibre business in late 2019. Orora has the number-one position in beverage cans and number-two position in glass bottles and wine closures. Its primary competitors are Visy Group and Owens-Illinois. The North American business is focused on packaging distribution, but has also expanded into point-of-purchase retail display solutions.

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JonesTrading analyst Jason Weaver maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $21 price target.

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JonesTrading Maintains Buy on Annaly Capital Management, Maintains $21 Price Target

Barrington Research analyst James Goss maintains Imax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $24 price target.

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In an era of blossoming cannabis markets, North America stands out with significant milestones as Massachusetts and Canada reveal positive sales figures.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Massachusetts&#8217; Green Milestone: Surpassing $6 Billion</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/massachusetts-cannabis">Massachusetts</a> has set an impressive record, with cannabis establishments collectively crossing the $6 billion threshold in gross sales. Not surprisingly, a single-day sales record was smashed on April 20, as cannabis enthusiasts celebrated, amassing $8.5 million in transactions, <a href="https://masscannabiscontrol.com/2024/04/massachusetts-marijuana-establishments-surpass-6-billion-in-gross-sales-in-lead-up-to-4-20-and-set-single-sales-day-record-on-consumer-holiday/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted</a> a press release from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). This robust growth signals not just a triumph for the industry but also for the economic and regulatory frameworks in place.
"I continue to be encouraged by these sales milestones because they show that the industry is strong and efficiently regulated, both spurring economic development and critical tax revenue for the Commonwealth and providing safe, tested products for consumers and patients alike," said Ava Callender Concepcion, acting chair of the CCC.
Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38022665/massachusetts-cannabis-market-hits-record-highs-faces-regulatory-challenges-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Massachusetts&#8217; Cannabis Market Hits Record Highs, Faces Regulatory Challenges, And More</a>
According to the CCC's sales and product distribution <a href="https://masscannabiscontrol.com/open-data/sales-and-product-distribution/">data</a>, medical cannabis made $62.5 million in sales in 2024. Massachusetts' delivery operators are also thriving, generating $3.1 million in sales in 2024 and contributing $26.3 million in sales to the state&#8217;s cannabis market since their first deliveries in 2021.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Canada&#8217;s Slow Climb: Provincial Perspectives</h3>
Across the northern border, Canada&#8217;s retail cannabis sales are showing modest growth. According to the latest <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=2010005601&amp;pickMembers%5B0%5D=2.30&amp;pickMembers%5B1%5D=3.1&amp;pickMembers%5B2%5D=4.1&amp;cubeTimeFrame.startMonth=12&amp;cubeTimeFrame.startYear=2017&amp;cubeTimeFrame.endMonth=05&amp;cubeTimeFrame.endYear=2024&amp;referencePeriods=20171201%2C20240501">release</a> from Statistics Canada, the nation tallied over CA$376 million ($274.9 million) in February 2024 alone, showcasing a resilient industry despite fluctuating global economic currents.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="976" height="687" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25142318/canadafeb24.png" alt="" class="wp-image-309428" style="width:553px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25142318/canadafeb24.png 976w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25142318/canadafeb24-300x211.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25142318/canadafeb24-768x541.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Canada&#8217;s monthly cannabis retail sales in millions of CA$&#x7C; Source: Statistics Canada. Table 20-10-0056-01</figcaption></figure>
Ontario leads the charge with CA$145,7 million ($106 million), followed closely by Alberta and British Columbia, underscoring a nationwide embrace of cannabis products.
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<tbody>
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<td>Geography</td>
<td>Feb-23</td>
<td>Feb-24</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">YoY Sales Growth %</td>
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<td>Nova Scotia</td>
<td>CA$ 8,4 million</td>
<td>CA$ 12,6 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">49.1%</td>
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<td>Newfoundland and Labrador</td>
<td>CA$ 5,6 million</td>
<td>CA$ 7,0 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">26.3%</td>
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<td>Yukon</td>
<td>CA$ 788 thousand</td>
<td>CA$ 968 thousand</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">22.8%</td>
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<td>Manitoba</td>
<td>&nbsp;CA$ 14,3 million</td>
<td>CA$ 16,8 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">17.2%</td>
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<td>New Brunswick</td>
<td>CA$ 6,1 million</td>
<td>CA$ 7,0 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14.9%</td>
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<td>Prince Edward Island</td>
<td>CA$ 1,7 million</td>
<td>CA$ 1,9 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12.2%</td>
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<td>Alberta</td>
<td>CA$ 65,0 million</td>
<td>CA$ 72,0 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">10.8%</td>
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<td>Quebec</td>
<td>CA$ 45,1 million</td>
<td>CA$ 49,0 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8.5%</td>
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<td>Saskatchewan</td>
<td>CA$ 13,5 million</td>
<td>CA$ 13,4 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.4%</td>
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<td>Ontario</td>
<td>CA$ 151,1 million</td>
<td>CA$ 145,7 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-3.6%</td>
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<td>British Columbia</td>
<td>CA$ 56,8 million</td>
<td>&nbsp;CA$ 48,3 million</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-15.0%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Statistics Canada. Sales for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut regions were not added to the report.</figcaption></figure>
However, despite the 1.7% year-over-year growth in the cannabis sector, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/canada-cannabis">Canada&#8217;s sales</a> have seen a downtrend for the second consecutive month:
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="456" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25143828/canadaall-1024x456.png" alt="" class="wp-image-309448" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25143828/canadaall-1024x456.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25143828/canadaall-300x134.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25143828/canadaall-768x342.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25143828/canadaall-1536x684.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25143828/canadaall.png 1541w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Canada monthly cannabis retail sales in millions of CA$&#x7C; Source: Statistics Canada. Table 20-10-0056-01</figcaption></figure>
As Canada grapples with a two-month sales dip and Massachusetts celebrates its record sales, these fluctuations depict a nuanced canvas of North America&#8217;s cannabis industry, evolving with consumer trends and regulatory landscapes.
Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38420095/cannabis-companies-gains-u-s-versus-canada-averages-can-be-deceiving-irrational-mar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cannabis Companies&#8217; Gains &#8211; U.S. Versus Canada: Averages Can Be Deceiving, Irrational Market Behavior To Blame?</a>

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Boise Cascade's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCC#NYSE">BCC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 15.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.16 million shares sold short, which is 4.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Boise Cascade Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714072524_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Boise Cascade has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Boise Cascade's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Boise Cascade's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.21%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Seagate Tech Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NYSE">STX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.80 million shares sold short, which is 5.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.89 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714072518_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Seagate Tech Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Seagate Tech Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Seagate Tech Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.37%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(STX) - Analyzing Seagate Tech Hldgs's Short Interest

Carlyle Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NYSE">CG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.49 million shares sold short, which is 7.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.03 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Carlyle Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714072513_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carlyle Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carlyle Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carlyle Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.49%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading higher in possible anticipation of Intel's earnings report. The sector recently gained following strong earnings from Texas Instruments.

Semiconductor stocks have been in the spotlight lately, with ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) and Globalfoundries Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>) trading near their 52-week lows. 
These companies are part of the MANGO acronym, a term introduced by BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya. ON and Globalfoundries — along with Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) — are sector leaders and aim to mirror the success of FAANG stocks.
We highlighted these stocks earlier in our analysis: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/04/38169084/what-is-the-most-undervalued-mango-semiconductor-stock-right-now">What Is The Most Undervalued MANGO (Semiconductor) Stock Right Now?</a>
ON Semiconductor, currently trading at around $66, has a 52-week range of $59.34 &#8211; $111.35, with the low of $59.34 recorded on April 22. On reports Q1 earnings on April 29, before the market open.
Globalfoundries, trading at around $48, has a 52-week range of $45.52 &#8211; $68.57, with the low of $45.52 also recorded on April 22, 2024. GFS reports Q1 earnings on May 7, before the market open.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MANGO Stocks Performance Overview</h2>
A look at the one-year price performance of MANGO stocks shows a mix of growth trajectories. 
<ul>
<li>Nvidia leads the pack with an impressive surge of +194.64%</li>
<li>Broadcom follows with +116.45%</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices boasts +98.07%. </li>
<li>Marvell and Analog Devices also showcased notable gains</li>
<li>GlobalFoundries and ON Semiconductor presented more modest figures, with declines of -22.42% and -11.90%, respectively.</li>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>Symbol</td>
<td></td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>52W Range ($)</td>
<td>YTD Perf</td>
<td>1Y Perf</td>
<td>3Y Perf</td>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td></td>
<td>796.77</td>
<td>266.25 974.00</td>
<td>60.89%</td>
<td>194.64%</td>
<td>421.95%</td>
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<td>ON</td>
<td></td>
<td>65.53</td>
<td>59.34 111.35</td>
<td>-21.55%</td>
<td>-11.90%</td>
<td>54.01%</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td></td>
<td>1,256.82</td>
<td>601.29 1,438.17</td>
<td>12.59%</td>
<td>98.07%</td>
<td>169.63%</td>
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<td>ADI</td>
<td></td>
<td>196.5</td>
<td>154.99 204.20</td>
<td>-1.04%</td>
<td>5.10%</td>
<td>23.57%</td>
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<td>GFS</td>
<td></td>
<td>47.31</td>
<td>45.52 68.57</td>
<td>-21.93%</td>
<td>-22.42%</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td></td>
<td>151.74</td>
<td>81.02 227.30</td>
<td>2.94%</td>
<td>73.28%</td>
<td>83.35%</td>
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<td>MRVL</td>
<td></td>
<td>64.85</td>
<td>37.71 85.76</td>
<td>7.53%</td>
<td>67.31%</td>
<td>40.67%</td>
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</table>
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Data Source: Seeking Alpha
With ON and Globalfoundries are trading around their 52-week lows, investors wonder whether they hold value. Let&#8217;s look at the valuations.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Most Undervalued MANGO Stock</h2>
Delving into the valuation metrics, ON Semiconductor and GLOBALFOUNDRIES appear to be undervalued compared to their peers.
We compared the MANGO stocks on the following basis:
<ol>
<li>Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio:&nbsp;so investors can assess the relative valuation of MANGO stocks based on their earnings generation.</li>
<li>Enterprise Value-to-Sales (EV/Sales) Ratio:&nbsp;MANGO stocks may not have consistent profits but have strong revenue growth.</li>
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<td>Symbol</td>
<td>P/E FWD</td>
<td>EV / Sales</td>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>31.88</td>
<td>31.94</td>
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<td>ON</td>
<td>15.32</td>
<td>3.55</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>26.57</td>
<td>16.63</td>
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<td>ADI</td>
<td>32.63</td>
<td>8.92</td>
</tr>
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<td>GFS</td>
<td>35.18</td>
<td>3.34</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>41.98</td>
<td>10.7</td>
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<td>MRVL</td>
<td>45.49</td>
<td>10.82</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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Data Source: Seeking Alpha
ON and Globalfoundries are relatively better valued than their MANGO stock peers.
Analysts also see potential in investing in these stocks:
<ul>
<li>ON Semiconductor commands a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ON/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $73.33, suggesting an implied upside of 11.45% based on recent analyst ratings.</li>
<li>Globalfoundries is pegged with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GFS/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $60.33, hinting at a potential 27.26% upside, as per the latest analyst assessments.</li>
</ul>
As the semiconductor industry evolves, prudent analysis and strategic investment decisions will be pivotal in navigating this dynamic landscape. 
With varied performance trajectories and distinct valuation metrics, investors have diverse options to consider within the MANGO portfolio.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38355764/intels-inventory-issues-redditors-highlight-how-overstock-killed-their-margins-yet-">Intel&#8217;s Inventory Issues: Redditors Highlight How Overstock &#8216;Killed Their Margins,&#8217; Yet Analysts See Upside</a>
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $275 price target.

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Communications Workers Of America Union Says AT&T Workers Authorize Strike; CWA Members At AT&T West In District 9 Have Voted Overwhelmingly To Authorize A Strike, If Necessary

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Tesla shares are trading higher on continued post-earnings strength.

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">House-Approved Marijuana Banking Bill Advances In Delaware Senate</h3>
A measure that advanced through Delaware House and seeks to put into effect a law under which banks doing business with licensed marijuana businesses would be protected got the green light at the state Senate committee this week.
On Wednesday, the legislation from Rep. Ed Osienski (D) and Sen. Trey Paradee (D) advanced through the Senate Health &amp; Social Services Committee.
The synopsis of <a href="https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=141114">House Bill 355</a> stipulates that the measure "clarifies that banks, credit unions, armored car services, and providers of accounting services are not subject to prosecution under Delaware law merely by providing lawful services to licensed businesses engaged in the production, distribution and sale of cannabis in Delaware."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Schumer Says Marijuana Reform Needs To Be A Bipartisan Effort</h3>
On a federal level, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) listed a bipartisan marijuana banking bill as a priority in his chamber, <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senators-will-do-our-best-to-pass-marijuana-banking-bill-in-a-bipartisan-way-schumer-says/">reported</a> Marijuana Moment.
On Tuesday he said "trying to deal with" the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act "and cannabis reform," is on the Senate's agenda. He was asked about what's next for the chamber's members following this week's passage of a foreign aid package.
"We've got a lot to do," Schumer said referring to "a bunch of different bills". He added that lawmakers need to "work in a bipartisan way," while doing "our best to get many of them done."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Georgia's Restrictive Hemp Measure Awaits Gov. Kemp's Approval</h3>
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has until May 7 to weigh in on a bill that seeks to further regulate and license the purchase of hemp products to those 21 and older.
Dubbed "The Georgia Hemp Farming Act," the bill from Republican Moultrie Sen. Sam Watson would mandate testing for all hemp-derived products, including CBD and Delta-8 edibles and drinks while prohibiting sales to minors.
Watson, whose legislation was approved by the state Senate late in the session, says his efforts are toward providing more protection for consumers, <a href="https://georgiarecorder.com/2024/04/23/bill-to-regulate-hemp-products-in-georgia-awaits-governors-signature-while-some-hope-for-veto/">reported</a> Georgia Recorder.
"We regulate tobacco, we regulate alcohol, we regulate food, yet we've got a ton of these products out there now that we're not regulating as a state to protect the people of our state," he said.&nbsp;"Kids go into these gas stations and buy gas and this stuff is being sold and nobody knows what's in it and nobody's checking it and that's just scary."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Louisiana Bill To Create Regulatory Framework For Legal Marijuana Advances Through Legislature</h3>
Meanwhile, in Louisiana, state House committee members gave the green light to a measure that would set up a regulatory framework for marijuana legalization, <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/louisiana-lawmakers-approve-bill-to-create-marijuana-legalization-regulatory-framework/">reported</a> Marijuana Moment.
The bill builds on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/21/06/21576197/louisiana-governor-signs-marijuana-decriminalization-bill-into-law">legislation</a> that decriminalized small amounts of cannabis possession <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/21/08/22293351/marijuana-possession-no-longer-criminal-offense-in-louisiana-cannabis-decriminalization-bill-goe">for personal use statewide in 2021.</a>
The measure from Rep. Edmond Jordan (D) was approved this week in the House Health and Welfare Committee in a unanimous vote.
This bill is a prerequisite for the passage of additional bills that would allow possession of cannabis and tax marijuana sales.
Under an adult-use cannabis program, those 21 and older would be allowed to purchase up to one ounce of cannabis daily and apply for a license to grow up to six plants for personal use, with a cap of 12 plants per household.
Now read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/06/32897422/louisiana-governor-signs-marijuana-expungement-legislation-into-law">Louisiana Governor Signs Marijuana Expungement Legislation Into Law</a>

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Maxim Group analyst Michael Diana maintains Enova International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVA#NYSE">ENVA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $70 to $78.

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Maxim Group Maintains Buy on Enova International, Raises Price Target to $78

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon maintains Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $192 to $205.

Macquarie Maintains Neutral on Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Raises Price Target to $205

Thursday,&nbsp;Labcorp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LH#NYSE">LH</a>) reported first-quarter sales increased 4.6% to $3.18 billion, beating the consensus of $3.12 billion. Base Business grew 6.7%.
The increase was due to organic revenue of 2.3%, acquisitions, net of divestitures of 1.8%, and foreign&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38426008/labcorp-announces-2024-first-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">currency translation of 0.5%</a>.&nbsp;
The 2.3% increase in organic revenue was driven by a 4.2% increase in the company&#8217;s organic Base Business, partially offset by a (1.9%) decrease in COVID-19 PCR testing (COVID-19 Testing).&nbsp;
The adjusted operating income margin for the quarter was 14.3%, almost unchanged from 14.7% a year ago.
Diagnostics Laboratories revenue for the quarter was&nbsp;$2.48&nbsp;billion, an increase of 4.1%.
Total volume increased by 3.4% as acquisition volume, net of divestitures contributed 2.2%, while organic volume increased by 1.2%.&nbsp;
Organic volume was up due to a 2.6% increase in the Base Business, including the negative impact&nbsp;from adverse weather&nbsp;of approximately 1%.&nbsp;Price/mix was up 1.9%.
Biopharma Laboratory Services revenue reached $710.9 million, up 7.5% due to organic growth of 5.1% and foreign currency translation of 2.4%.
Guidance:&nbsp;Labcorp expects 2024 adjusted EPS of $14.45-$15.35&nbsp;versus prior&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;of&nbsp;$14.30-$15.40&nbsp;and consensus of&nbsp;$14.82.
Labcorp&#8217;s&nbsp;2024 sales are expected to increase by 4.8%-6.4% compared to prior guidance of 4.7%-6.5%, Y/Y.
The guidance includes Diagnostics Laboratories sales growth guidance of 4.8%-6.0% and Biopharma Laboratory Services sales growth of 3.7%-5.7%, compared to prior guidance of 3.2%-4.8% and 5.5%-7.5%, respectively.
On&nbsp;Wednesday, the company said it will acquire bankrupt genetic test maker&nbsp;Invitae&nbsp;Corporation&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVTA#OTC">NVTA</a>) for $239 million, a few months after the genetic test maker&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36938401/softbank-backed-genetic-testing-invitaes-descent-from-7b-valuation-to-near-bankruptcy" rel="noreferrer noopener">filed for bankruptcy.</a>
Labcorp expects this transaction would generate approximately $275 million-$300 million in annual revenue, with&nbsp;the majority in specialty testing areas such as&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38420784/labcorp-announces-winning-bid-for-select-assets-of-invitae" rel="noreferrer noopener">oncology and rare diseases</a>.
William Blair&nbsp;suggests investors may seek clarification regarding the deal due to Invitae&#8217;s increased cash burn. If Invitae can control this, the acquisition could enhance its portfolio by utilizing Labcorp&#8217;s infrastructure, especially in oncology and rare diseases testing.&nbsp;
Labcorp&#8217;s aggressive M&amp;A approach, with over&nbsp;$475 million&nbsp;spent recently, may not significantly boost segment growth but could create long-term benefits by expanding solutions and customer reach in a changing market.
Price Action: LH shares are down 4.7% at $197.86 at last check Thursday.
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Kaspa's (CRYPTO:KAS) price has decreased 3.84% over the past 24 hours to $0.12. This is contrary to the coins performance over the past week where it has experienced an up-trend of 3.0%, moving from $0.12 to its current price.
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Kaspa over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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Kaspa's trading volume has climbed 38.0% over the past week along with the circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.59%. This brings the circulating supply to 23.09 billion, which makes up an estimated 80.44% of its max supply of 28.70 billion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for KAS is #46 at $2.80 billion.
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Cryptocurrency Kaspa Falls More Than 3% In 24 hours

A coalition of 20 U.S. Democratic lawmakers sent a letter on Wednesday to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Justice, calling for the prompt removal of marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and John Fetterman (D-Penn.), along with Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), the letter stressed the urgency of the matter, telling DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and Attorney General Merrick Garland that it's been eight months since the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/08/34120876/health-officials-to-dea-ease-federal-restrictions-on-cannabis-will-this-set-stage-for-legalizati">recommended the DEA reclassify cannabis</a> from Schedule I to Schedule III a year-and-a-half since President Joe Biden <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/10/29204539/biden-wants-to-see-marijuana-scheduling-review-as-quickly-as-possible-hhs-top-official-says">ordered a review of marijuana's classification</a>.
"It is time for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to act," the lawmakers <a href="https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2024.04.24%20Follow-up%20letter%20to%20DEA%20on%20marijuana.pdf">wrote in the letter</a>, which was first reported by Huffington Post.
"Though marijuana is widely used and, according to HHS, is associated with fewer adverse outcomes than alcohol, it remains in the most restrictive schedule of the CSA. This placement produces a cascade of severe penalties for marijuana users and businesses, including for criminal records, immigration statuses, employment, taxation, health care, public housing, social services, and more," the group wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Issues With The DEA Notwithstanding&#8230;</h1>
While acknowledging the potential for internal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/03/37603576/dea-vs-white-house-agency-pushes-back-on-medical-benefits-of-cannabis-weed-stocks-wobble">disagreements within the DEA</a> and the White House, the letter stresses the need for swift action. 
"We urge you to promptly remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In recent months, we have sent you multiple letters explaining the importance of doing so," they continued.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Rescheduling Is Important, But Full Legalization Is Best</h1>
The letter cited previous correspondence reiterating that while reclassification to Schedule III would be a step forward, the ultimate solution lies in descheduling marijuana altogether.
"The longer marijuana remains scheduled in the CSA, the longer our communities face senselessly severe penalties and the longer the marijuana laws of the majority of U.S. states remain in conflict with federal law. Right now, the Administration has the opportunity to resolve more than 50 years of failed, racially discriminatory marijuana policy," the Democrats wrote.
In addition to praising Biden&#8217;s support for marijuana reform, the letter highlighted the significance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38240431/biden-champions-cannabis-reform-and-pardon-as-election-pressure-mounts-marijuana-takes-center-st">Second Chance Month</a> as an opportunity to rectify the harms caused by marijuana&#8217;s scheduling.
"April 2024 — proclaimed "Second Chance Month" — is a prime opportunity to finally begin remedying the harms of marijuana's scheduling by removing marijuana from Schedule I," the 20 lawmakers said.
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OKB's (CRYPTO:OKB) price has decreased 3.04% over the past 24 hours to $53.0, continuing its downward trend over the past week of -5.0%, moving from $55.65 to its current price. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for OKB over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has decreased 32.0% over the past week, while the overall circulating supply of the coin has increased 0.8% to over 60.00 million. This puts its current circulating supply at an estimated 20.0% of its max supply, which is 300.00 million. The current market cap ranking for OKB is #39 at $3.18 billion.
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Cryptocurrency OKB Decreases More Than 3% Within 24 hours

Uniswap's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/uni/usd">UNI</a>) price has increased 3.22% over the past 24 hours to $7.98. Over the past week, UNI has experienced an uptick of over 11.0%, moving from $7.19 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $44.92. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Uniswap over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has increased 1.0% over the past week while the overall circulating supply of the coin has increased 0.04% to over 753.77 million which makes up an estimated 75.38% of its max supply, which is 1.00 billion. The current market cap ranking for UNI is #23 at $6.03 billion.
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Across the recent three months, 5 analysts have shared their insights on YETI Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YETI#NYSE">YETI</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Analysts have recently evaluated YETI Holdings and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $41.8, accompanied by a high estimate of $48.00 and a low estimate of $38.00. This current average has decreased by 7.62% from the previous average price target of $45.25. 
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<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive YETI Holdings. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Anna Glaessgen</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
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<td>Brian McNamara</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
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<td>Anna Glaessgen</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Joseph Altobello</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
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<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to YETI Holdings. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of YETI Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for YETI Holdings's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of YETI Holdings's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YETI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on YETI Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About YETI Holdings</h2>
YETI Holdings Inc is a designer, marketer, and distributor of premium products for the outdoor and recreation market sold under the YETI brand. The company offers products including coolers and equipment, drinkware, and other accessories. Its trademark products include YETI Tundra, Hopper, YETI TANK, Rambler, Colster, Rambler among others. The company distributes products through wholesale channels and through direct-to-consumer, or DTC, channels.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: YETI Holdings's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: YETI Holdings displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 16.03%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 15.12%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 11.54%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): YETI Holdings's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 6.41%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, YETI Holdings adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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