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PaySign Inc is a provider of prepaid card programs, comprehensive patient affordability offerings, digital banking services, and integrated payment processing designed for businesses, consumers, and government institutions. The Company creates customized, payment solutions for clients across industries, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. The company's revenues include fees generated from cardholder fees, interchange, card program management fees, transaction claims processing fees, and settlement income.

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U.S. stocks traded mostly higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 300 points on Wednesday.

The Dow traded up 0.78% to 39,589.55 while the NASDAQ fell 0.02% to 16,312.74. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.36% to 5,222.18.

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Shares of  LuxUrban Hotels Inc.  (NASDAQ: LUXH) fell sharply during Wednesday’s session after the company issued preliminary fourth-quarter revenue outlook below estimates.

Why LuxUrban Hotels Shares Are Trading Lower By Around 27%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Wednesday&#39;s Mid-Day Session

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones gaining over 200 points on Wednesday.

The Dow traded up 0.56% to 39,502.25 while the NASDAQ fell 0.08% to 16,302.03. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.27% to 5,217.52.

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TAL Education's Board Of Directors Extend The Share Repurchase Program Launched In April 2021 By Another 12 Months

Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach initiates coverage on Victoria's Secret (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) with a Sell rating and announces Price Target of $14.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On Victoria's Secret with Sell Rating, Announces Price Target of $14

Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach upgrades TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $100 to $110.

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Goldman Sachs Upgrades TJX Companies to Buy, Raises Price Target to $110

TAL Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $0.08 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.02 by 300 percent. This is a 500 percent increase over losses of $(0.02) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $429.56 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $389.78 million by 10.21 percent. This is a 59.70 percent increase over sales of $268.99 million the same period last year.

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TAL Education Q4 Adj $0.08 Beats $0.02 Estimate, Sales $429.56M Beat $389.78M Estimate

Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle maintains Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $467 to $487.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Lockheed Martin, Raises Price Target to $487

The number of Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) tokens being burnt has significantly decreased over the past week amid a parallel surge in SHIB prices by nearly 15% in the last seven days. 
What Happened: Shibburn, a social media handle on X that tracks the number of SHIB tokens being burnt, reported a 39.90% decline in the number of tokens burnt over the past week. 
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&mdash; Shibburn (@shibburn) <a href="https://twitter.com/shibburn/status/1783390532636496063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Over the last 24 hours, 22,346,657 tokens were burned, showing no change from the previous period.
The meme cryptocurrency is currently trading at $0.00002512, marking a 15.01% surge over the past seven days.
The total supply of Shiba Inu tokens is currently at 589,273,968,765,110, with a market cap of $14,784,402,651.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38386424/shiba-inu-whale-accumulates-237b-shib-in-one-transaction-much-in-store-for-the-shib-army-v?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shiba Inu Whale Accumulates 237B SHIB In One Transaction: &#8216;Much In Store For The SHIB Army,&#8217; Vows Lead Developer</a>
Why It Matters: The recent surge in Shiba Inu&#8217;s price comes amid a series of significant developments in the Shiba Inu community.
Just a day ago, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38386424/shiba-inu-whale-accumulates-237b-shib-in-one-transaction-much-in-store-for-the-shib-army-v">whale accumulated 237 billion SHIB tokens</a> in a single transaction, signaling confidence in the meme coin&#8217;s performance. This whale activity was accompanied by a 26% weekly surge in Shiba Inu&#8217;s price.
Earlier in the week, Shiba Inu also saw a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38346682/shiba-inu-army-cheers-as-burn-rate-soars-172-price-rebounds">172% surge in its burn rate</a>, coinciding with a notable rebound in SHIB&#8217;s market price. This increase in token burn rate removed over 5 million SHIB tokens from circulation, sending them to a &#8220;dead&#8221; wallet where they can no longer be traded or accessed.
Price Action: Shiba Inu is currently trading at $0.00002512, reflecting a 7.90% decline in the last 24 hours. The coin has surged over 148% year-to-date. Meanwhile, its primary competitor, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), is trading at $0.1513, with a 6.66% decline in the last 24 hours and a 68.98% increase year-to-date. 
Comparatively, the king of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), is trading at $64,221.70, showing a 0.05% decline in the last 24 hours and a 45.39% increase year-to-date, according to data <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38376705/doge-shiba-and-other-memecoins-fueling-mass-adoption-of-bases-l2-network-coinbase-e?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dogecoin, Shiba Inu And Other Memecoins Fueling Mass Adoption Of Base&#8217;s L2 Network, Coinbase Exec Says: &#8216;They Are Going To Be One Of The Biggest Drivers&#8217;</a>
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'Dogecoin Killer' Shiba Inu Burn Rate Drops Over Last 24 Hours, Mirrors Decline In Price

Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.04 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.01 by 1.49 percent. This is a 13.33 percent increase over earnings of $1.80 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $598.800 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $595.118 million by 0.62 percent. This is a 5.76 percent increase over sales of $566.200 million the same period last year.

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Check Point Software Q1 2024 Adj EPS $2.04 Beats $2.01 Estimate, Sales $598.800M Beat $595.118M Estimate

Global Autos Analyst Tom Narayan expressed concerns over the decreasing prices of electric vehicles (EVs), which could potentially hinder profitability for automakers.
What Happened: Narayan, during CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Last Call&#8221; on Wednesday, pointed out that the pricing for EVs seems to be on a downward trend. This could pose a significant challenge for automakers like Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) in achieving profitability in the EV sector. 
He stated, "If pricing keeps coming down it'll be tough to get there."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">"The issue here is pricing for EVs looks like it's only going to go lower," says <a href="https://twitter.com/rbccm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rbccm</a> Global Autos Analyst Tom Narayan as EV profitability remains elusive for automakers like Ford. "If pricing keeps coming down it'll be tough to get there." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24F&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$F</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GM&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24STLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$STLA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZHcDEI3cXE">pic.twitter.com/ZHcDEI3cXE</a>
&mdash; Last Call (@LastCallCNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LastCallCNBC/status/1783278927928029358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Narayan&#8217;s tweet comes in the wake of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38423295/ford-cfo-says-ev-price-cuts-bringing-down-revenue-faster-than-company-can-cut-costs-if-the-pricing-s">Ford&#8217;s CFO, John Lawler, expressing concerns</a> over the rapid decrease in revenue due to EV price cuts. Lawler emphasized the company&#8217;s commitment to cost-cutting in its EV segment to counter the losses.
Earlier, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) had also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38348232/tesla-aggressively-cuts-prices-ahead-of-q1-report-ev-maker-lowers-model-3-y-prices-in-china-by-u">announced significant price cuts</a> in all trim levels of its electric vehicles in China, following a round of price cuts in the U.S.
Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) CEO Carlos Tavares had previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36705212/stellantis-ceo-cautions-against-cost-reductions-after-tesla-slashes-price-of-its-best-selling-suv-yo">cautioned against price reductions</a> that might risk profitability and potentially make car manufacturers acquisition targets.
Price Action: As of close on Wednesday, Ford shares closed at $13.26, Tesla at $160.55, and Stellantis at $24.95, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38374423/elon-musk-reacts-as-ark-invest-analyst-says-its-going-to-be-very-hard-for-tesla-rivals-to-catch-?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Reacts As ARK Invest Analyst Says &#8216;It&#8217;s Going To Be Very Hard&#8217; For Tesla Rivals &#8216;To Catch Up To &nbsp;Them&#8217; In Pricing: &#8216;Accurate&#8217;</a>
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To Lower Or Not? EV Pricing Dilemma Hampers Ford's Profitability, Warns Analyst

Influential analyst Rich Greenfield expressed uncertainty about the monetization of AI chatbots, despite acknowledging Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) as a key player in the crowded AI space.
What Happened: During &#8220;Last Call&#8221; CNBC on Wednesday, Greenfield highlighted that Meta&#8217;s commitment to AI investments comes at a time when the space has become &#8220;crowded&#8221; with competition from ChatGPT by Microsoft and OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic, Perplexity.AI and more. 
"There is no doubt that $META is going to be a major player. I think the challenge for investors is one, how big is this investment cycle, given the level of competition, " Greenfield said.
He highlighted that while Meta&#8217;s investments in their virtual reality unit Reality Labs and their collaboration with Ray-Ban on AR headsets have been huge, these were not as competitive as the AI space.
"It's not so clear right now,&#8221; Greenfield said.
&#8220;Yes, AI is making your recommendations better and AI is making the ads better, the content on Facebook and Instagram is going to be better. But how you actually monetize an AI chatbot&#8230;the use case and the monetization, isn&#8217;t clear. It&#8217;s really early days," Greenfield said, advising investors to learn more about the same.
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&mdash; Last Call (@LastCallCNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LastCallCNBC/status/1783273225603965242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38345502/elon-musk-reacts-after-nvidia-stock-plunges-10-and-erases-212b-market-cap-rookie-numbers?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Reacts After Nvidia Stock Plunges 10% And Erases $212B Market Cap: &#8216;Rookie Numbers&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: Meta&#8217;s focus on AI development has been evident, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38422805/mark-zuckerberg-shifts-metas-focus-to-ai-agents-over-chatbots-apple-to-pursue-similar-holy-grail">hinting at a shift from chatbots </a>to more advanced AI &#8216;agents&#8217; during the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38416273/meta-platforms-q1-earnings-highlights-facebook-owner-beats-estimates-but-guidance-higher-costs-ding"> company&#8217;s Q1 2024 earnings call</a>. These AI agents, as per Zuckerberg, would be capable of handling more complex tasks and goals, performing numerous queries to achieve the desired outcome.
Moreover, Zuckerberg revealed that over 50% of the content on Instagram and 30% of posts on Facebook are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38420928/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-more-than-50-of-the-content-people-see-on-instagram-is-now-ai-recommended">now recommended by artificial intelligence</a>. This revelation came during Meta's first-quarter financial results announcement, where the company reported a 27% year-over-year increase in revenue, beating Street consensus estimates.
Price Action: Meta&#8217;s stock closed at $493.50 on Wednesday, marking a 15.57% decrease from its previous close. The company&#8217;s Q1 earnings per share stood at $4.710, surpassing the estimated $4.320.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38349837/elon-musk-agrees-every-american-household-will-have-a-1-000-per-month-home-robot-in-7-years-time?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Agrees Every American Household Will Have A $1,000-Per-Month Home Robot In 7 Years&#8217; Time</a>
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Mark Zuckerberg's Big AI Dreams For Meta 'Not So Clear:' Analyst Questions Profitability Of AI Chatbots

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For the three months ended&nbsp;March 31, 2024, the Company expects its retail transaction volume to be around 3,100 units and wholesale transaction volume to be around 900 units. The Company estimates that its total revenues including retail vehicle sales revenue, wholesale vehicle sales revenue and value-add-services revenue to be within the range of&nbsp;RMB300 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;RMB320 million. The Company expects its&nbsp;gross profit&nbsp;margin to be greater than&nbsp;6.5%. These forecasts reflect the Company&#39;s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to changes.

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Uxin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.01) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.36) by 97.22 percent. The company reported $57.815 million in sales this quarter. This is a 15.25 percent decrease over sales of $68.216 million the same period last year.

Uxin Q3 2024 Adj EPS $(0.01) Beats $(0.36) Estimate, Sales $57.815M Down From $68.216M YoY

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/congress-trades">disclosed a transaction</a> in investment bank Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and this has raised some eyebrows.
What Happened: In a filing with the Senate, Cruz said his spouse sold Goldman shares on April 15 and the proceeds could be worth up to $500,000. Incidentally, the company reported its quarterly results on the same day. The sale was mentioned as part offloading of the position.
The filing was in line with the &#8220;Stock Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act,&#8221; which requires Congressmen to publicly file and disclose any financial transaction within 45 days of its occurrence.&nbsp;The values of trades are given in a range.
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Incidentally, Cruz&#8217; wife Heidi Cruz has been with Goldman since 2005 and she is currently serving as Managing Director at the firm.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-bank-stocks">Best Bank Stocks Right Now</a>
Why It&#8217;s Important: Goldman is among the big banks, which reported stellar results for the first quarter. The stock rallied about 3% to $400.88 on the day of its earnings release (April 15) before pulling back about 1% in the very next session.
Since then, the stock has reversed course and ended Wednesday&#8217;s session at $423.04, down 0.23% from its previous close, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag"> Benzinga Pro data.</a>
The company reported first-quarter top- and bottom-line beats, thanks to strong trading and investment banking revenues. CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38290992/jim-cramer-says-he-likes-earnings-from-these-big-banks-so-much-heres-why">picked Goldman as one of the big bank </a>earnings he liked this season due to the strong fee income relative to net interest income.
Given details of the purchase of those shares aren&#8217;t readily available, it isn&#8217;t known whether the transaction netted the senator a profit.
When Cruz was panned for allegedly inciting the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, corporate America chose to distance itself from tainted politicians. Goldman was among them but it chose to stand by Cruz&#8217;s wife who was employed with them.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38185125/elon-musk-agrees-with-ted-cruz-on-putting-homeland-security-secretary-on-trial-the-precedent-is-crys">Elon Musk Agrees With Ted Cruz On Putting Homeland Security Secretary On Trial: &#8216;The Precedent Is Crystal Clear&#8217;</a>
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GOP Senator Ted Cruz Sold Shares Of This Big Bank On Q1 Earnings Release Date: Here Are The Details

Group Financial Targets and Outlook: 2024 &bull; Returns: targeting RoTE of greater than 10% and c.10.5% excluding inorganic activity &bull; Income: targeting Barclays Group NII excluding IB and Head Office of c.&pound;10.7bn, of which Barclays UK NII of c.&pound;6.1bn1 &bull; Costs: targeting Group cost: income ratio of c.63%, which includes c.&pound;1bn of gross efficiency savings in 2024 &bull; Impairment: expect an LLR of 50-60bps through the cycle &bull; Capital: expect to operate within the CET1 ratio target range of 13-14% 2026 &bull; Returns: targeting a greater than 12% RoTE &bull; Capital returns: plan to return at least &pound;10bn of capital to shareholders between 2024 and 2026, through dividends and share buybacks, with a continued preference for buybacks. Plan to keep total dividend stable at 2023 level in absolute terms, with progressive dividend per share growth driven through share count reduction as a result of increased share buybacks. Dividends will continue to be paid semi-annually. This multi-year plan is subject to supervisory and Board approval, anticipated financial performance and our published CET1 ratio target range of 13-14% &bull; Income: targeting Group total income of c.&pound;30bn &bull; Costs: targeting total Group operating expenses of c.&pound;17.0bn and a Group cost: income ratio of high 50s in percentage terms. This includes total gross efficiency savings of c.&pound;2bn by 2026 &bull; Impairment: expect an LLR of 50-60bps through the cycle &bull; Capital: expect to operate within the CET1 ratio target range of 13-14%&ndash; Targeting IB RWAs of c.50% of Group RWAs in 2026&ndash; Impact of regulatory change on RWAs in line with prior guidance, expected to be at lower end of 5&ndash;10% of Group RWAs. This includes c.&pound;16bn RWAs expected in H224 due to USCB moving to Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) models

Barclays Reiterated  2024 Outlook: Targets Barclays Group NII Excluding Barclays Investment Bank And Head Office Of £10.7B, Expects RoTE Of Greater Than 10% In 2024 And 10.5% Excluding Inorganic Activity

Unilever Continues To Expect FY24 Underlying Sales Growth To Be Within Its Multi-year Range Of 3% - 5%, With Increasing Contribution From Volume Growth

Unilever Q1 FY24 Sales €15.0B, Up 1.4% YoY, With Underlying Sales Growth Of 4.4%

Barclays (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCS#NYSE">BCS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.58 by 10.34 percent. The company reported $8.818 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 0.32 percent increase over sales of $8.790 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Barclays Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $0.52 Misses $0.58 Estimate, Sales $8.818B Up From $8.790B YoY

Mark Zuckerberg has outlined three strategies for Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) to monetize its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38400945/metas-massive-1b-bet-on-nvidia-h100-gpu-cluster-will-dwarf-every-other-companys-target-but-zuckerber">substantial investments</a> in artificial intelligence (AI.)
What Happened: Zuckerberg, during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38416273/meta-platforms-q1-earnings-highlights-facebook-owner-beats-estimates-but-guidance-higher-costs-ding">March 2024 quarter earnings</a> call, expressed his confidence in Meta&#8217;s AI capabilities, particularly with the launch of Llama 3, the company&#8217;s latest AI model.
He stated that Meta will &#8220;invest significantly more over the coming years to build even more advanced models and the largest scale AI services in the world.&#8221;
Despite the substantial costs associated with this ambition, Meta plans to increase its capital expenditure for this year to $35 billion to $40 billion, primarily for AI investments. This announcement resulted in a 16% stock drop in after-hours trading.
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Zuckerberg, however, is confident that Meta&#8217;s AI investments will yield significant profits in the future. He outlined three specific ways in which AI could become a &#8220;massive business&#8221; for Meta.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zuckerberg's 3-Step Plan To Monetize AI Investments:</h2>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">1. Charging Companies For Using Generative AI Tools</h4>
The first method involves companies paying Meta for generative AI tools, such as services supporting automated interactions with users and customers. This could become a reality within the next five years, according to Zuckerberg.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2. Advertisements</h4>
The second approach is to integrate ads or paid content into AI interactions. This aligns with Meta&#8217;s core business of selling digital advertising.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">3. Monetizing Large AI Models</h4>
The third potential revenue stream is charging for access to Meta&#8217;s increasingly larger AI models.
Why It Matters: Zuckerberg&#8217;s announcement comes after Meta <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38421280/metas-stock-plunge-after-q1-numbers-an-overreaction-to-zuckerbergs-capex-move-says-gene-munster-he-w">announced plans</a> to significantly increase its capital expenditure for AI investments.
This move has raised concerns among investors, given the company&#8217;s history of overspending on new technologies, such as the Metaverse.
These strategies align with Meta&#8217;s recent AI initiatives, including the launch of its latest AI model, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38330339/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-says-llama-3-beats-googles-gemini-mistral-and-jeff-bezos-backed-anthropics-cla">Llama 3</a>, which has outperformed other AI models in benchmark tests.
Price Action: Meta stock closed 0.52% lower at $493.50 on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Mark Zuckerberg Lays Down How Meta Will Make Money From Its Multi-Billion Dollar AI Bet

Subsea 7 (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUBCY#OTC">SUBCY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.03) by 400 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.395 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.492 billion by 6.53 percent. This is a 11.96 percent increase over sales of $1.246 billion the same period last year.

SUBCY

Subsea 7 Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $0.09 Beats $(0.03) Estimate, Sales $1.395B Miss $1.492B Estimate

Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman has in the past made <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34429616/bill-ackman-calls-for-strong-alternatives-to-very-beatable-biden-and-trump-but-tells-why-he-wont-run">no bones about his displeasure</a> about President Joe Biden&#8217;s handling of his job and on Wednesday, he categorically ruled out voting for the incumbent.
Biden Or Trump: &#8220;For anyone who is still confused on the topic, I am not voting for Biden,&#8221; he said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. When a conservative journalist prodded him as to whether he would vote for probable Republican nominee Donald Trump, he did not rule out the possibility.
&#8220;And yes, I am open to voting for [Donald Trump],&#8221; Ackman said. But he hinted that he could make his final choice closer to the election date. &#8220;I will share whom I am supporting when I make my decision closer to the election. I like to preserve optionality,&#8221; he said.
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In a separate thread, replying to a social-media user&#8217;s question as to whether he has ever voted for a Republican, Ackman said he voted for Trump in 2016.
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Hostage Issue: Separately, Ackman responded to a post regarding the White House&#8217;s briefing on Biden signing the Ukraine and Israeli aid bill into law. The hedge-fund manager slammed the president for not acting decisively on the hostages being held in Gaza.
&#8220;I have not heard @potus Biden take ownership of this issue,&#8221; Ackman said.
&#8220;I have heard him talk about calls for a ceasefire, shrinkflation, hotel fees, and four more years, but not the fact that hostages including American hostages are still being held in Gaza.&#8221;
This is evident from the president&#8217;s delegation to staff and what he speaks to the American public, Ackman said. &#8220;He has not made clear that returning the hostages is high on his priority list. He is too focused on other talking points in an attempt to get re-elected. And the media are letting him off the hook on this issue,&#8221; he added.
The hostage issue came to the centerstage on Wednesday after Hamas released a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/24/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas">video</a> of Israeli-American  Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken captive during the Oct. 7 Hamas strikes against Israel. 
Ackman has in the past expressed hopes that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31469332/not-biden-bill-ackman-says-this-corporate-ceo-more-likely-to-win-against-trump-in-presidential-race"> JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon would throw in his hat in the ring </a>and contest in the Democratic primary. He previously approved of businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, who has since then dropped off the race. The fund manager was also found backing Democrat turned-independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s stance on the COVID-19 vaccine. In January, he denoted $1 million to support Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) to become the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election. Phillips quit the race in early March.
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Bill Ackman Says 'Not Voting For Biden,' Slams President For Inaction On American Hostage Issue: 'Too Focused On Other Talking Points…To Get Re-elected'

Reported Earlier, U.S. Bancorp's Subsidiary Elavon Partners Withg FreedomPay To Revolutionize Payments In European Hospitality And Retail Sectors

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Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: PaySign (PAYS), Cellebrite DI (CLBT) and Apple (AAPL)

These Industrials stocks are trading higher:-Nuscale Power Corp (SMR) stock is trading at $5.37, a rise of $1.21, or 28.85%, on high volume.  Nuscale Power Corp gets a Sentiment Score of Bearish from InvestorsObserver and receives an average analyst recommendation of Strong Buy with a price target of $8.90.  -Paysign Inc (

Industrials Stocks on the Move Wednesday: SMR, PAYS, BLNK, SLDP, IPDN, BWMN, UGRO, LNZA

Paysign Inc (PAYS) is lower by Thursday morning, with the stock falling -3.00% in pre-market trading to 3.88. PAYS's short-term technical score of 68 indicates that the stock has traded more bullishly over the last month than 68% of stocks on the market. In the Specialty Business Services industry, which ranks 28 out of 14

Paysign Inc (PAYS) Down 3.00% in Premarket Trading

Maxim Group analyst Michael Diana has reiterated their bullish stance on PAYS stock, giving a Buy rating today. Michael Diana has given his Buy rat...

Buy Rating Affirmed for PaySign on Strong Q4 Earnings and Promising Growth Prospects

These Industrials stocks are trading higher:-System1 Inc (SST) stock is trading at $1.89, a gain of $0.64, or 51.2%, on high volume.  System1 Inc gets a Sentiment Score of Bearish from InvestorsObserver and receives an average analyst recommendation of Strong Buy with a price target of $3.50.  -NeoVolta Inc (NEOV) stock is

Industrials Stocks Making Moves Thursday: SST, NEOV, NKLA, LICY, UGRO, PAYS, LUNR, GRNQ

Driving Growth And Innovation Are Drivers Of PaySign's Success In The Prepaid Card Industry

There's a lot to be optimistic about in the Technology sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on PaySign (PAYS – Research Report), Confluent (CFLT – ...

Analysts' Top Technology Picks: PaySign (PAYS), Confluent (CFLT)

Paysign Inc (PAYS) is near the top in its industry group according to InvestorsObserver. PAYS gets an overall rating of 60. That means it scores higher than 60 percent of stocks. Paysign Inc gets a 70 rank in the Specialty Business Services industry. Specialty Business Services is number 27 out of 148 industries. PAYS has

Paysign Inc (PAYS) has risen 22.80% in a Week, Should You Buy?

These Industrials stocks are trading higher:-Ballard Power Systems Inc (BLDP) stock is trading at $3.26, a rise of $0.48, or 17.27%, on high volume.  Ballard Power Systems Inc. gets a Sentiment Score of Bullish from InvestorsObserver and receives an average analyst recommendation of Buy with a price target of $3.81.  -Pays

Industrials Stocks Moving Monday: BLDP, PAYS, ULBI, NL, LASE, HRBR, GTEC, MMM

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If you&rsquo;re an investor with a high tolerance for risk and a desire for supersized returns, <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/penny-stocks/">penny stocks</a> should be at the top of your watchlist. While penny stocks are often associated with pump-and-dump schemes and companies on the verge of bankruptcy, there are some real hidden gems trading at bargain valuations that could potentially deliver astronomical returns within a few short years.



It&rsquo;s not unrealistic to expect a quality penny stock to increase 10X or more within just a couple of years once Wall Street takes notice. Of course, with greater potential reward comes greater risk. Many penny stocks are more speculative in nature. But by focusing your research on profitable companies with solid fundamentals and growth drivers, you can limit the downside while keeping the upside wide open.



In my experience, if you invest wisely in a diversified basket of penny stocks, a $10,000 portfolio can realistically turn into $100,000 or more over a 5-year time. While penny stocks should only be a small part of a well-diversified portfolio, buying up shares of these hidden gems now could pay off in a very big way down the road. So let&rsquo;s dive in and take a closer look at seven penny stocks!



<h2>Paysign (PAYS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/penny-stocks-300x169.png" alt="Stacks of pennies representing penny stocks. Nano-Cap Penny Stocks"><div>Source: John Brueske / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Paysign (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pays-stock-quote/">PAYS</a>) provides prepaid card products and processing services for businesses, consumers, and government entities under the PaySign brand. Their capabilities include transaction processing, cardholder enrollment, account funding, account management, reporting, and customer service.



One area I&rsquo;m particularly excited about is how Paysign develops tailored prepaid card programs for corporate incentives, payroll, and gift cards. This provides diversified revenue streams across attractive end markets. The stock has certainly been beaten down, plunging from a 2019 peak of $17.5 to a low of just $1.4 in 2020 as the pandemic took its toll. However, I believe the worst is behind us and that PAYS has bottomed out.



Shares currently trade around $4.10, which I see as an attractive entry point. In my experience, the market tends to underestimate turnaround situations like this. While <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/PAYS/earnings/estimates">EPS is expected to dip in 2024</a>, analysts forecast a strong 50% rebound in 2025 as growth accelerates again. Revenue growth has remained resilient even through the downturn, with 18% growth expected in 2024 and 14% in 2025.



What gives me further confidence is that Paysign just reported blowout Q4 results, beating estimates by 10.7% on the top line. To me, this quarter confirms we&rsquo;ve reached an inflection point and that Paysign is ready to build momentum as macro conditions improve for fintechs. Once rate cuts materialize, I expect this leaner and refocused PAYS to really take off.



<h2>LiveOne (LVO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bank-lending-capital-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="hands at desk near laptop computer, with one hand holding a pile of hundred dollar bills. Bank stocks"><div>Source: shutterstock.com/CC7</div></div>LiveOne (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lvo-stock-quote/">LVO</a>) presents an intriguing turnaround opportunity as demand normalizes post-pandemic. LiveOne operates a global platform for livestream concerts, festivals, and other events. As you&rsquo;d expect, the stock chart looks ugly if you zoom out. With live events essentially banned for long stretches, LVO shares plunged from its pre-pandemic peaks.



However, the business has been making an impressive comeback in recent quarters. The stock is already up 50% over the past year to around $1.8 currently. And I believe LiveOne can climb much higher from here as financial performance continues improving. Losses have <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/LVO:NASDAQ">narrowed from $44 million in 2022 to $10 million in 2023</a>. Analysts now forecast LiveOne to reach profitability in 2026, with <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LVO/earnings/estimates">revenue growth above 20% annually</a> during this period.



Once LiveOne can consistently expand margins after achieving profitability, I think the upside is dramatic given its leadership position in live streaming. This is a small-cap stock with the potential to deliver 10X returns or more in the coming years as the live events industry gets back on track. I believe Wall Street is seriously underestimating LiveOne&rsquo;s potential.



<h2>Dada Nexus (DADA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/best-penny-stocks-300x200.jpg" alt="a jar filled with pennies on a table covered in pennies to represent penny stocks"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Dada Nexus (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dada-stock-quote/">DADA</a>) is a leading Chinese local on-demand delivery and retail platform. Dada operates two key platforms &ndash; JD-Daojia, one of China&rsquo;s largest local on-demand retail platforms, and Dada Now, a top local on-demand delivery platform. Dada Now provides critical delivery infrastructure for retailers across industries, serving both merchants and individual customers.



Like the other two picks, DADA&rsquo;s chart is ugly, with shares down 96% from their 2021 peak to around $2 currently. However, I see this as a huge overreaction that has created a buying opportunity. Analysts expect significant improvements as China&rsquo;s economy recovers from COVID disruptions.



Dada has consistently been unprofitable, posting net losses above 20% for years. However, analysts finally forecast the company to reach profitability in 2024 after aggressive cost-cutting. If Dada hits <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DADA/earnings/estimates">2025 earnings targets</a>, it would trade at just 5x forward earnings, an absurdly cheap level for a high-growth platform leader.



Given the dramatic improvements on the horizon, I believe DADA can deliver multibagger returns from today&rsquo;s depressed levels. The market has become overly pessimistic on Chinese stocks, presenting a chance to buy Dada at a bargain valuation before the next growth cycle.



<h2>iSun (ISUN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="199" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/solar-stocks-panel-green-energy-630-ISP-300x199.jpg" alt=""><div>Source: &copy;iStock.com/danielschoenen </div></div>iSun (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/isun-stock-quote/">ISUN</a>) designs, develops, and installs solar power systems, EV charging stations, and electrical infrastructure solutions. There&rsquo;s no doubt this is one of the riskier penny stocks I&rsquo;ve recommended, with substantial dilution over the past year.



<a href="https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/ISUN/isun/shares-outstanding">Outstanding shares skyrocketed 121% year-over-year in Q3 2023 alone</a>. I typically avoid profiling stocks with such unfriendly dilution. However, I&rsquo;m making an exception because iSun appears to be approaching an inflection point. Losses narrowed significantly to just $2.3 million in Q3 2023, compared to $28 million in revenue.



This improving trajectory gives me hope the worst dilution is behind us. Shares are also up 83% since its November 2023 trough, potentially indicating dilution has slowed. Analysts forecast negligible losses in 2024, with <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ISUN/earnings/estimates">profitability arriving in 2025</a>. If achieved, iSun would trade at a mere 2x 2026 earnings, presenting sizable upside from today&rsquo;s levels. While I recommend watching dilution carefully, I believe iSun could deliver outsized returns if execution continues improving.



<h2>Lesaka Technologies (LSAK)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/stocks-to-buy-2-300x169.jpg" alt="BUY spelled out on a computer keyboard representing stocks to buy"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lsak-stock-quote/">LSAK</a>) is a South African fintech that I believe is poised for a major breakout as conditions improve in its home country. It provides payment solutions and transaction processing services across Africa. The stock has essentially gone sideways for five years now, trading around $4 currently.



However, South Africa&rsquo;s outlook is brightening. Progress is being made on challenges like electricity shortages, high crime, and economic stagnation. With an inflection point potentially approaching, I think LSAK could rally strongly if it can break above resistance around $6.



Losses are forecast to narrow significantly in the years ahead, with <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LSAK/earnings/estimates">profitability arriving in 2026</a>. Any positive surprise could ignite the share price. LSAK has the potential for multibagger returns from today&rsquo;s levels if execution remains solid and South Africa&rsquo;s economy turns a corner. This is a classic turnaround play trading at a discount valuation.



<h2>374Water (SCWO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/stocks-to-buy-3-300x169.jpg" alt='Stocks to buy: A close-up shot of a hand pressing a "BUY NOW!" button on a laptop keyboard.'><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>374Water (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/scwo-stock-quote/">SCWO</a>) is an intriguing nano-cap play on the future of water treatment and sustainability. This social impact clean-tech company provides wastewater treatment solutions using its patented SCWO technology. SCWO eliminates organic compounds, pathogens, and other contaminants.



I expect tailwinds from tightening environmental regulations worldwide. 374Water is still in hypergrowth mode, so profits aren&rsquo;t on the horizon yet. However, revenue is forecast to surge from <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SCWO/earnings/estimates">$6 million in 2024 to $55 million in 2026</a>.



Maintaining that triple-digit growth pace could allow 374Water to reach profitability by 2027. Given the huge addressable market in water management, I believe SCWO has multibagger potential if execution remains best-in-class over the next five years. This is an ideal long-term growth story in the making.



<h2>Youdao (DAO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/dao-1600-300x169.png" alt='A concept image of a glowing blue piggy bank with money flowing into it with "DAO" written on it. A network of glowing points of light can be seen in the background.'><div>Source: lp-studio / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Youdao (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dao-stock-quote/">DAO</a>) is a Chinese online education technology company that I believe remains deeply undervalued after the tech selloff. Youdao provides online learning services, smart devices, and digital marketing solutions. As with many Chinese tech names, the stock has been crushed, down 91% from highs.



However, I think a bottom is forming. DAO has traded sideways since August 2023 as fundamentals improved. China&rsquo;s economy is also starting to stabilize. With stimulus ahead, I expect an inflection point for beaten-down <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/">tech stocks</a> like Youdao.



The company has cut costs aggressively and is <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DAO/earnings/estimates">forecast to reach profitability in 2025</a>. At just 5.5x 2026 earnings estimates, I believe the risk/reward is compelling for long-term investors. Revenue growth should also accelerate to 15% annually. My one caution is the high debt load, with a cash/debt ratio of just 0.34x. However, balance sheet improvement should follow with profitability.



On the date of publication, Omor Ibne Ehsan did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines.</a>
<div>Omor Ibne Ehsan is a writer at InvestorPlace. He is a self-taught investor with a focus on growth and cyclical stocks that have strong fundamentals, value, and long-term potential. He also has an interest in high-risk, high-reward investments such as cryptocurrencies and penny stocks. You can follow him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omor-ibne-ehsan-56068022b/">LinkedIn</a>.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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7 Penny Stocks That Can Turn $10,000 Into $100,000 by 2027

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BLDP

BLNK

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CLBT

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HRBR

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Press Releases

Paysign, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Legal

Pomerantz LLP Announces Proposed Class Action Settlement on Behalf of Purchasers of the Common Stock of Paysign, Inc. - PAYS

Paysign to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Call

Paysign Inc. to Sponsor the 2024 ACCESS USA Conference March 19-21

Paysign, Inc. to Sponsor the 2024 Gene Therapy for Rare Disorders Conference March 26-29

Paysign, Inc. Reinforces Payment Processing Acumen With New Executive Hire

Paysign, Inc. to Sponsor the 2024 International Plasma Protein Congress April 16-17

Paysign, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

Opinion

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