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Coursera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COUR#NYSE">COUR</a>) underwent analysis by 9 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M 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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $14.89, along with a high estimate of $22.00 and a low estimate of $9.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 4.31%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726750819_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Coursera among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nafeesa Gupta</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Knoblauch</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Silber</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarang Vora</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan MacDonald</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Celino</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarang Vora</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Coursera. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Coursera compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Coursera's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Coursera's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COUR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Coursera analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Coursera</h2>
Coursera Inc is an online learning platform that connects learners, educators, and institutions with the goal of providing educational content that is affordable, accessible, and relevant. It combines content, data, and technology into a single, unified platform that is customizable and extensible to both individual learners and institutions. The company operates through three reporting segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees. The majority of revenue is generated from the Consumer segment. The consumer segment targets individual learners seeking to obtain hands-on learning, gain valuable job skills, receive professional-level certifications, and otherwise increase their knowledge to start or advance their careers.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Coursera's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Coursera's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.82%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Coursera's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -13.49%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -3.85%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.52%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Coursera's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.0.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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 also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Ratings for HubSpot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBS#NYSE">HUBS</a>) were provided by 22 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M 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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for HubSpot, presenting an average target of $596.55, a high estimate of $730.00, and a low estimate of $460.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 9.57% lower than the prior average price target of $659.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726750809_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of HubSpot by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Reilly</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$730.00</td>
<td>$730.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Foster</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$629.00</td>
<td>$699.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Macwilliams</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Reilly</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$730.00</td>
<td>$730.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Ader</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Weight</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Peterson</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$635.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taylor McGinnis</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$625.00</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry Tillman</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Davis</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Wong</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$625.00</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taylor McGinnis</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Ader</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$655.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<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 HubSpot. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of HubSpot compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of HubSpot's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of HubSpot'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/HUBS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on HubSpot analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About HubSpot</h2>
HubSpot provides a cloud-based marketing, sales, and customer service software platform referred to as the growth platform. The applications are available ala carte or packaged together. HubSpot's mission is to help companies grow better and has expanded from its initial focus on inbound marketing to embrace marketing, sales, and service more broadly. The company was founded in 2006, completed its initial public offering in 2014, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
<h3>Financial Milestones: HubSpot's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining HubSpot's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 20.43% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: HubSpot's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.27%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): HubSpot's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.95%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): HubSpot's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.44%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, HubSpot adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Santo's analysis highlights the importance of understanding the full scope of regulatory changes rather than expecting immediate results. As the industry evolves, operators and investors must prepare for the challenges and opportunities that rescheduling may bring.
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Larry&#8217;s rise to power began in 1988 when he cofounded BlackRock with seven others. Over the years, he's worn multiple hats – chairman of the board, executive and leadership committees, and co-chair of the global client committee.
But things truly kicked off for Larry and BlackRock after the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The U.S. government turned to BlackRock to help steer the country from economic disaster, sparking rumors about Larry's close connections with officials like Tim Geithner, Obama's first Treasury Secretary.
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In 2009, BlackRock acquired Barclays Global Investors, cementing its status as the largest asset manager in the world. However, Larry Fink's name rarely makes headlines, except for when he's invited on CNBC.&nbsp;
He's made a comfortable living running the firm – earning $23.6 million in 2010 and $36 million in 2021. By 2016, BlackRock had already ballooned to $5 trillion in assets and employed over 12,000 people in 27 countries.
Larry's influence extends beyond BlackRock. In 2018, Forbes named him the 28th most powerful person in the world. But there's something more recent that's turned heads beyond the money and influence: Larry's about-face on Bitcoin.
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Just a few years ago, Larry was a staunch Bitcoin critic. Back in 2017, he famously quipped, &#8220;Bitcoin just shows you how much demand for money laundering there is in the world.&#8221; In 2018, he even described Bitcoin as "an index of money laundering" and doubted its legitimacy. &#8220;Bitcoin is not a real investment,&#8221; he said, citing its market volatility as a major red flag.
So, what changed? It's simple – market demand. Over the years, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40656496/trump-got-orange-pilled-in-puerto-rico-bitcoiners-100-million-pitch-that-changed-everythin">Bitcoin </a>has evolved from a niche asset to a mainstream financial instrument with a market cap that rivals the world's largest companies. Larry recognized that BlackRock's institutional clients wanted in, and he couldn't afford to let competitors like Fidelity get ahead.
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But convincing BlackRock's board wasn't easy. The largest shareholder, Vanguard, has a strong anti-crypto stance, with its CEO recently doubling down on their aversion to Bitcoin. So, how did Larry get the board on board with a $13.7 billion Bitcoin purchase? He framed Bitcoin not as just a cryptocurrency but as part of a larger financial revolution.&nbsp;
He pitched Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, especially given rising global tensions and threats of de-dollarization. Larry's vision wasn't just about Bitcoin but about tokenizing real-world assets, which he believes will redefine finance.
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A six-figure campaign event at a luxury Georgia resort aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/florida-cannabis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">opposing Florida's cannabis</a> and abortion amendments ended up losing money rather than generating a profit.
What Happened: The Ron <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39279951/desantis-new-freedom-fund-has-2-stated-goals-defeat-cannabis-legalization-and-abortion-amendment">DeSantis-affiliated Florida Freedom Fund</a>, formed in late-May with the stated goal of defeating cannabis legalization and restoring abortion access, "blew through nearly $116,000 between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6, even though it raised just over $41,000 in the same time," <a href="https://floridapolitics.com/archives/696216-ron-desantis-tied-committee-spends-big-on-georgia-ritz-carlton-retreat-as-it-fights-pot-abortion-initiatives-in-florida/">reported</a> Florida Politics. Most of that, about $115,000, went to cover costs at the Ritz-Carlton in Georgia. This spending constitutes over a third of the campaign's total expenditures since it launched. 
The cannabis legalization initiative, known as Amendment 3, is set to go before Florida voters in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38034138/florida-supreme-court-approves-cannabis-legalization-proposal-for-november-election-in-blow-to-d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the upcoming November elections</a>.
Despite the lavish spending, the committee raised just over $41,000 during the same period, marking the second time its expenditures outpaced contributions. Both the Florida Freedom Fund and Keep Florida Clean, another anti-amendment group linked to DeSantis, have struggled with more spending than fundraising since September. Keep Florida Clean spent more than $286,000 in the same period but raised just $1,600.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pro-Cannabis Committee Is Flush: Millions Keep Coming In</h2>
Meanwhile, Amendment 3, which is now the best-funded cannabis legalization amendment in American history, has no shortage of cash on hand. Led by the <a href="https://drupal-cloudfront.benzinga.com/topic/smart-safe-florida">Smart &amp; Safe Florida</a> committee, the amendment received $90.44 million through Aug. 30, <a href="https://news.ballotpedia.org/2024/09/18/florida-amendment-3-exceeds-previous-records-for-marijuana-legalization-campaign-contributions/">according to Ballotpedia</a>.
As of Sept. 6, Florida's largest medical marijuana company, Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>), had contributed $87.77 million in cash and in-kind contributions to the Smart &amp; Safe committee since 2022, reported News Service of Florida, citing a state database.
DeSantis <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40926862/desantis-targets-one-big-weed-company-funding-floridas-legalization-campaign-cites-corporate-int">lashed out</a> recently at Trulieve, calling the company a corporate monopoly that seeks to corner the cannabis market.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Anti-Cannabis Committees Having Trouble Keeping Up</h2>
Both the Florida Freedom Fund and Keep Florida Clean committees are chaired by James Uthmeier, DeSantis' chief of staff and former campaign manager when the governor ran for president. As of Sept. 6, the Florida Freedom Fund had a little more than $3.4 million remaining in cash. Keep Florida Clean had just over $3.9 million, noted Florida Politics.
While fundraising has been lackluster, the Florida Freedom Fund received several notable donations, including $25,000 from Next Generation Energy Corporation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGMC#OTC">NGMC</a>) and $10,000 from a Pompano Beach retiree. The outlet noted that the committee continues to rely heavily on a mid-August  $12 million donation from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin.
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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.corning.com%2Fworldwide%2Fen.html&amp;esheet=54124384&amp;newsitemid=20240918594823&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Corning+Incorporated&amp;index=1&amp;md5=428e64b43c9d60ea476cf7923800b0b0">Corning Incorporated</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) will host a meeting today at its optical fiber facility in Concord, North Carolina, with investors and industry analysts to provide significant updates to its "Springboard" plan to add more than $3 billion in annualized sales with strong incremental profit and cash flow in the next three years.
Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief executive officer, said,"I'm very pleased with the progress we have made on our ‘Springboard' plan to add more than $3 billion in annualized sales by 2026. The plan leads to an improving return profile, with profits growing significantly faster than sales. Today, we are sharing our Springboard operating-margin target of 20% by the end of 2026."
Weeks continued, "We are implementing price increases in Display Technologies and expect to deliver segment net income of $900 million to $950 million in 2025, and to maintain net income margin of 25%. Additionally, our positive momentum in Optical Communications continues – Enterprise sales are expected to grow by more than 40% year over year in the third quarter, driven by the continued strong adoption of our generative AI products."
Ed Schlesinger, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said, "Our second-quarter results and third-quarter guidance put us well ahead of our ‘Springboard' plan run rate. In the third quarter, we continue to expect sales of $3.7 billion and EPS of $0.50 to $0.54."
Today, Corning management will lead investors through a tour of the company's – and the world's – largest and lowest cost optical-fiber production facility. During the visit, leadership will highlight the company's unique competitive advantage and industry and technology leadership – which enables Corning to capture the significant growth opportunity outlined in its Springboard plan.

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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is gearing up for the holiday season with new initiatives<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40931888/walmart-unveils-its-holiday-plans-with-early-shopping-deals-and-affordable-meals" rel="noreferrer noopener"> aimed at convenient shopping habits</a>.
Leading the charge is the return of its inflation-free Thanksgiving meal, now priced lower than last year, set to launch on October 14.
This year, the retailer also introduced a convenient &#8220;buy one, give one&#8221; donation feature, allowing customers to easily contribute meals to those in need.
According to Deloitte&#8217;s annual holiday retail <a target="_blank" href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/press-releases/Deloitte-Holiday-Retail-Sales-2024-2025.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast</a>, holiday retail sales are expected to rise between 2.3% and 3.3% in 2024. In 2023, holiday sales had a growth rate of 4.3% during the same timeframe.
In the aftermath of COVID, the biggest retailers in the U.S. have captured a significantly larger portion of retail growth, according to a Forbes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasongoldberg/2024/05/29/the-holiday-2024-shopping-season-will-be-unlike-any-other/" rel="noreferrer noopener">report </a>released in May.
The report highlighted that Walmart and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) account for about 38% of every additional retail sales dollar, making growth difficult for most other retailers and creating considerable uncertainty.
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&#8220;We&#8217;ve worked hard to lower prices across our most exciting assortment ever,&#8221; said Latriece Watkins, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Walmart U.S.
Walmart is starting holiday savings events, with the first Walmart Holiday Deals event scheduled from October 8 to October 13.
Walmart said it is also expanding its delivery services, reaching an additional 12 million households, which will provide enhanced speed and convenience for customers looking to shop from the comfort of their homes.
Earlier this week, Sam&#8217;s Club, the&nbsp;$86 billion&nbsp;division of&nbsp;Walmart, introduced a fresh workforce compensation plan, which boosted pay for close to 100,000 frontline associates and provided guidance for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40900897/sams-club-reimagines-workforce-compensation-launches-new-plan-focused-on-providing-more-predictabl" rel="noreferrer noopener">longer-term financial futures</a>.
More engaged workers proved productive, offered better service, and were more likely to stay, especially as competition heated up in the retail space.
Price Action: WMT shares are trading higher by 0.08% to $79.10 premarket at last check Thursday.
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