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As the &#8220;meme coin supercycle&#8221; chugs on, several traders have chipped in with lofty price predictions about which meme coins could <a href="https://editorial.benzinga.com/wp-admin/What%20DOGE%20And%20SHIB%20Holders%20Can%20Learn%20From%20This%20Meme%20Coin%20Millionaire's%20Trading%20Strategies">net traders massive gains</a>.
What Happened:  Pseudonymous cryptocurrency influencer Crash, who famously turned $15,000 into over $5 million with a meme coin, predicted several new memes to emulate the success of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>), and Floki Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>) in the previous cycle:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">DOGE SHIB FLOKI made ppl rich last cycle This cycle it's BRETT on Base BOBO on eth PEPE on ETH REDO on TON Yes these are my meme bags. And yes they are and will continue to outperform 99.999% this cycle <a href="https://t.co/yRxZNABPgx">pic.twitter.com/yRxZNABPgx</a>
&mdash; Crash (@CrashiusClay69) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrashiusClay69/status/1782766161261658295?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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For this cycle, Brett (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BRETT</a>) on Base, Bobo (BOBO) on Ethereum, Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>) on Ethereum, and Resistance Dog (REDO) on TON will be the top performers, outperforming 99.999% of other cryptocurrencies, according to Crash.
Another notable trader, Vapor, <a href="https://twitter.com/trading_vapor/status/1783048913139777845">argues</a> that while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is widely recognized as the &#8220;hardest asset on earth,&#8221; the best way for investors with small capital to accumulate more Bitcoins is by &#8220;playing the altcoin game.&#8221; He states that &#8220;alt-seasons are where life-changing money is made.&#8221;
However, the tweet highlights that the altcoin landscape has changed, and asset selection now matters more than ever. They attribute this to two main factors:
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<li>Increasing recognition of Bitcoin as a flight to safety</li>
<li>Difficulty in finding obvious criteria to select good altcoins amid a sheer number of available options and complex fundamentals.</li>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38428112/only-dogecoin-and-shiba-inu-have-crossed-the-10b-meme-coin-mark-who-will-be-the-third-muse">Only Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Have Crossed The $10B Meme Coin Mark: &#8216;Who Will Be The Third?,&#8217; Muses Crypto Whale</a>
Why It Matters:  The trader notes that the public struggles to understand the complex narratives surrounding many altcoins, making it challenging for them to differentiate between various projects. Altcoin selection as a process is self-reinforcing and is why meme coins outperform during bull runs.
Notable trader Mister Crypto <a href="https://twitter.com/misterrcrypto/status/1783220972998242760">points</a> to Dogecoin and Shiba Inu making millions for those who were early to the meme coin cycle. He picks Pepe, Dogwifhat (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">WIF</a>), Brett, and Myro (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">MYRO</a>) as the meme coins that will explode this cycle and make traders big money.
Another trader <a href="https://twitter.com/intuitio_/status/1783239411263500713">assumes</a> that if Dogecoin peaks to $100 billion in this cycle from the total 300 billion meme coin valuation, smaller ones will total $50 billion, leaving $150 billion for Pepe and many others. He is curious to see which meme coin will come closest to Doge&#8217;s market cap.
What's Next: The influence of meme coins and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;are topics expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga's upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38383807/trader-predicts-at-least-3-meme-coins-above-100b-market-cap-heres-which-coins-benzinga-fol">Trader Predicts &#8216;At Least 3 Meme Coins Above $100B Market Cap&#8217;: Here&#8217;s Which Coins Benzinga Followers Liked The Most</a>
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Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.87 by 2.09 percent. This is a 17.46 percent decrease over earnings of $3.55 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $48.716 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $50.661 billion by 3.84 percent. This is a 4.09 percent decrease over sales of $50.793 billion the same period last year.

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Chevron Q1 2024 Adj EPS $2.93 Beats $2.87 Estimate, Sales $48.716B Miss $50.661B Estimate

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Avantor Reiterated FY24 Revenue of $6.85B-$7.06B Vs $6.96B Est, Adj EPS of $0.96-$1.04 Vs $1.01 Est

Carter's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRI#NYSE">CRI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.77 by 35.06 percent. This is a 6.12 percent increase over earnings of $0.98 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $661.492 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $640.499 million by 3.28 percent. This is a 4.94 percent decrease over sales of $695.880 million the same period last year.

Carter's Q1 2024 Adj EPS $1.04 Beats $0.77 Estimate, Sales $661.492M Beat $640.499M Estimate

Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment has published its sixth sustainability strategy for the year 2023 &lsquo;RISE to go Above &amp; Beyond&#39;. Continuing to adhere to four key material topics that underline Melco&#39;s commitment to sustainability, including &quot;Restoring our World&quot;, &quot;Inspiring our Communities&quot;, &quot;Sustaining our Supply Chain&quot; and &quot;Empowering our Business&quot;, the strategy drives performance and sustainability initiatives to help the Company reach its ambitious goals.

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Says It Generated Over $1.1M For SME Businesses In Macau Through 13 Heart Of House Roadshows With 257 Participating SMEs

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella is set to visit Southeast Asia next week. The agenda for his visit includes discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) with government officials and developers.
What Happened: Nadella&#8217;s visit to Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia will focus on Microsoft&#8217;s AI-related plans in the region, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/microsoft-ceo-to-visit-southeast-asia-with-ai-on-agenda-8e7a67f4">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. 
The trip is scheduled to take place after a recent visit by Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook, who expressed interest in investing in manufacturing in Indonesia.
Microsoft has a long-standing relationship with Southeast Asia, a region experiencing a surge in demand for data centers and advanced technologies to drive online commerce, digital transactions, and disruptive tech startups. 
The company&#8217;s Azure cloud-computing unit, which competes with Amazon, Google, and Alibaba in the region, opened its first Southeast Asia data center in Singapore in 2010.
Analysts anticipate substantial regional demand for AI-powered technology, which has already contributed to Microsoft&#8217;s bottom line through its partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Microsoft has invested around $13 billion in OpenAI to secure a 49% stake in the startup&#8217;s for-profit arm, positioning itself as a major player in the AI race.
See Also: <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 Them&#8217; In Pricing: &#8216;Accurate&#8217;</a>
Azure drives Microsoft&#8217;s AI strategy and a series of AI software assistants called Copilot, powered by the same technology behind ChatGPT. 
The company&#8217;s enthusiasm for AI has continued to drive demand for its software and cloud services, with the Azure business growing 31% from a year earlier in the January-March quarter.
Why It Matters: Nadella&#8217;s visit to Southeast Asia comes on the heels of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38450786/satya-nadella-says-azure-search-also-used-by-chatgpt-is-one-of-the-fastest-growing-services-for-micr">strong demand for Azure</a>, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). During the third-quarter earnings call, Nadella highlighted Azure as a go-to platform for AI projects, which has significantly contributed to acquiring new customers.
Microsoft&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38444199/microsoft-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-new-era-of-ai-transformation-and-more">third-quarter revenue increased</a> 17% year-over-year to $61.9 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of $60.804 billion, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>. The tech giant reported quarterly earnings of $2.94 per share, which beat analyst estimates of $2.82 per share. Microsoft has now beat analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines in five consecutive quarters, according to earnings data from Benzinga Pro.
On the same day, Nadella announced the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/04/38451061/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-highlights-record-breaking-gaming-performance-expansion-to-nintendo-sw">record-breaking gaming performance</a> and its expansion to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation. The CEO also highlighted the successful addition of Diablo 4, the first Activision Blizzard title to the Game Pass service. Subscribers played over 10 million hours within the first 10 days, making it one of Microsoft&#8217;s biggest first-party Game Pass launches ever.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38390883/tesla-q1-earnings-highlights-ev-giant-misses-wall-street-estimates-makes-cost-cuts-invests-in-ai-sp?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla Q1 Earnings Highlights: EV Giant Misses Wall Street Estimates, Makes Cost Cuts, Invests In AI, Speeds Launch Of New Models</a>
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Centene Expects 2024 Revenue Guidance Of $147.5B-$150.5B Versus Consensus Of $146.14B, Including Premium And Service Revenues Of $135.5B-$138.5B Versus Prior Guidance Of $134.5B-$137.5B

Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik maintains Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $165 to $180.

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Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on Alphabet, Raises Price Target to $180

Centene Revises Its 2024 Adjusted EPS Guidance Floor Of Greater Than $6.80 Versus Prior Guidance Of Greater Than $6.70 Versus Consensus Of $6.78

Stifel analyst Stanley Elliott downgrades Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from Buy to Hold and raises the price target from $293 to $350.

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Stifel Downgrades Caterpillar to Hold, Raises Price Target to $350

&quot;Our goal is to make Elasticsearch and Apache Lucene the best vector database and Elasticsearch the best retrieval platform for semantic search, RAG, and generative AI use cases,&quot; said&nbsp;Shay Banon, founder and chief technology officer at Elastic. &quot;Elastic&#39;s contributions bring multifold performance gains in speed, scale, and efficiency, ensuring the Elasticsearch-Lucene integration continues to be a versatile vector database and search experience loved by developers and trusted by enterprises the world over.&quot;

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Elastic N.V. Says New Vector Database Performance Gains With Elasticsearch And Apache Lucene, With Up To 8X Speed And 32X Efficiency

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Steven Madden (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOO#NASDAQ">SHOO</a>) with a Market Perform and maintains $44 price target.

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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on Steven Madden, Maintains $44 Price Target

Autoliv Reiterates FY24 View: Projects Around 5% Organic Sales Growth In FY24 With Around 10.5% Adjusted Operating Margin And Around $1.2B Operating Cash Flow

Stifel analyst Rick Wise upgrades LeMaitre Vascular (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMAT#NASDAQ">LMAT</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $59 to $75.

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Stifel Upgrades LeMaitre Vascular to Buy, Raises Price Target to $75

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Arhaus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARHS#NASDAQ">ARHS</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $17 price target.

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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Arhaus, Maintains $17 Price Target

Centene Reports Q1 Health Benefits Ratio Of 87.1%, With Membership Of 28,422,800

The companies will work together to develop solutions that further empower ELC&#39;s more than 20 prestige beauty brands as they create closer consumer connections and increase speed to market with local relevancy.

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In a recent meeting in Beijing, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced concerns over China&#8217;s support for Russia&#8217;s military, potentially straining the ongoing efforts to mend relations between the two countries.
What Happened: Blinken, during a five-and-a-half-hour discussion with China&#8217;s top diplomat Wang Yi, highlighted the issue of China&#8217;s backing of Russia&#8217;s military, among other contentious topics, reported Reuters.
&#8220;The Secretary discussed concerns about PRC support to the Russian defense industrial base,&#8221; said U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, referring to the People&#8217;s Republic of China (PRC).
Despite its &#8220;no limits&#8221; partnership with Moscow, China has refrained from providing arms for Russia&#8217;s war in Ukraine. However, U.S. officials caution that Chinese companies are aiding the weapons industry, potentially jeopardizing the broader bilateral relationship.
Highlighting the escalating tensions, shortly before Blinken&#8217;s arrival in China on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill. The bill allocated $8 billion to counter China&#8217;s military capabilities, substantial defense aid for Taiwan, and $61 billion for Ukraine. 
Wang emphasized that the U.S. must not infringe upon &#8220;red lines&#8221; concerning sovereignty, security, and developmental interests, hinting at Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea.
Blinken is anticipated to have a brief meeting with China&#8217;s President Xi Jinping. Before Friday&#8217;s discussions, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen indicated that the Biden administration was keeping all options open in response to China&#8217;s surplus industrial capacity.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38422645/trumps-niece-says-ex-president-could-see-potential-imprisonment-as-opportunity-donald-is-facing-real?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump&#8217;s Niece Says Ex-President Could See Potential Imprisonment As Opportunity: &#8216;Donald Is Facing Real-Time Consequences For His Transgressions&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: The U.S. has been increasingly vocal about China&#8217;s role in Russia&#8217;s military activities. Earlier this month, Blinken <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38380008/us-mulls-sanctions-on-beijing-banks-for-alleged-role-in-putins-war-in-ukraine-china-cant-have-it-bot">suggested imposing sanctions on Chinese banks</a> for their alleged support of Russia&#8217;s war in Ukraine. This move was seen as a clear indication of the U.S.&#8217;s growing concerns over China&#8217;s involvement in the conflict.
Meanwhile, the European Union has also been critical of China&#8217;s support for Russia. The EU&#8217;s top diplomat in Asia, Niclas Kvarnstrom, recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38373137/eus-top-diplomat-in-asia-warns-china-over-russia-ties-trade-imbalance-we-have-to-stand-up-for-oursel">warned Beijing</a> that its continued support for Russia is a major obstacle to improved relations between the EU and China.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38357333/elon-musk-reacts-to-tucker-carlson-saying-theres-ton-of-evidence-that-aliens-live-among-us-with-6000?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Reacts To Tucker Carlson Saying There&#8217;s &#8216;Ton Of Evidence&#8217; That Aliens Live Among Us: &#8216;With 6000 Satellites Orbiting Earth, I Think I Would Know&#8217;</a>
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Antony Blinken Raises Alarm Over Xi Jinping's Support For Russia During US-China Talks

Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) reported quarterly Adj earnings of $5.66 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $5.91 by 4.23 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.070 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.126 billion by 1.36 percent. This is a 5.14 percent increase over sales of $3.871 billion the same period last year.

Aon Q1 2024 Adj EPS $5.66 Misses $5.91 Estimate, Sales $4.070B Miss $4.126B Estimate

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