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Victory Square Technologies Inc is focused on investing in disruptive innovation builds, acquires, and invests in startups, then provides the senior leadership and resources needed for fast-track growth. Victory Square provides investors with a liquid way to invest in early-stage technology and healthcare companies without buying a venture fund that requires accredited investor status or multi-year commitments. The firm's corporate portfolio consists of companies using Artificial intelligence (AI), Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR), and blockchain to disrupt sectors as diverse as fintech, insurance, health, and gaming.

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Victory Square Technologies Inc. (OTC: VSQTF) portfolio company Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc. DBA Immersive Tech (“Immersive”) is teaming up with YouTube influencer and celebrity magician Chris Ramsay to create an immersive experience.

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ACNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACNB#NASDAQ">ACNB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate.

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ACNB Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $0.80, Inline

Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini reiterates Pacific Premier Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPBI#NASDAQ">PPBI</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $25 price target.

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Wedbush Reiterates Neutral on Pacific Premier Bancorp, Maintains $25 Price Target

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Th1zjJTFPkWv2nIuRk0qD9yfxEhoGPScoyMcmSe5URkQm68knNnnlqMapHn7aHUCDSKu9sz0Cy_aNd1dpRMx8_WO3Fgyz6IOSSO1Xtkz0Q0=">Byrna Technologies Inc.</a> ("Byrna" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>), a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions, today announced the promotion of John Brasseur to Chief Operating Officer and provided an update on its production plans. &nbsp;
John Brasseur, who joined Byrna in July of last year as Vice President of New Product Development, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer where he will oversee Supply Chain, Global Production, Engineering, and New Product Development. With a 12-year tenure at Sig Sauer where he led the launch of globally renowned handguns, Mr. Brasseur's extensive experience positions him uniquely to drive operational excellence and strategic growth at Byrna. Under his leadership, Byrna has successfully increased manufacturing capacity by 44%, from 10,000 to 14,400 launchers per month from January through March 2024. His efforts in SKU rationalization and cost reduction on SD and LE launchers are expected to yield financial benefits throughout the remainder of the year. He has also overseen the design completion of the Byrna CL (Compact Launcher), setting the stage for this innovative product's launch in 2025.
"I am honored to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer at Byrna and continue to ensure new product developments, supply chain, and production operations keep pace with the growing demand created from our effective marketing efforts," said John Brasseur. "Our planned increase in production capacity to 18,000 units per month by May 2024 will allow us to meet run-rate demand and ensure we are well-stocked for the upcoming holiday shopping season."
Bryan Ganz, CEO of Byrna, stated, "John's proven expertise in product development and operational leadership is crucial as Byrna approaches significant growth milestones. His ability to manage our production increase to 18,000 launchers per month, oversee the execution of a multisource plan for ammo and piece parts, and drive continuous design upgrades for cost reductions positions us strongly for the future. He will also play a key role in the timely release of the Byrna CL in 2025."
Byrna's production ramp-up began with a scale to 12,500 units in January 2024, reaching 14,400 by March, and is projected to hit 16,300 in April. This initiative aims not only to satisfy the rising demand but also to ensure ample stock availability for the holiday season and beyond.

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Byrna Technologies Promotes John Brasseur To COO And Raises Production Target To 18,000 Launchers Per Month

The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by over 50 points on Wednesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Delta Air Lines</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) EVP &amp; Pres. &#8211; International Alain Bellemare <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 24,073 shares</a> at an average price of $48.86. The insider received around $1.17 million  from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On April 10, Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>What Delta Air Lines Does: Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world&#8217;s largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jefferies Financial</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Jefferies Financial Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) CEO Richard B Handler <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 1,500,000 shares</a> at an average price of $43.50. The insider received around $65.25 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On April 11, Jefferies Financial Group reported pricing of $1.50 billion 6.200% senior notes due 2034.</li>
<li>What Jefferies Financial Does: Jefferies Financial Group Inc is a diversified financial services company.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hershey Company</h3>
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<li>The Trade: The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) Steven E Voskuil <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 1,500 shares</a> at an average price of $185.83. The insider received around $278,745 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On April 17, Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained Hershey with an Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $205 to $200.</li>
<li>What Hershey Company Does: Hershey is a leading confectionery manufacturer in the us (around a $25 billion market), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space (per Euromonitor).</li>
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<li>The Trade: Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) General Counsel &amp; Secretary Morgan Fong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 18,687 shares</a> at an average price of $34.86. The insider received around $651,514 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On April 23, Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated Maplebear with a Hold.</li>
<li>What Maplebear Does: Maplebear, which does business as Instacart, is an online grocery pickup and delivery service provider currently in the United States and Canada.</li>
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Jefferies Financial, Maplebear And 2 Other Stocks Insiders Are Selling

The 220MW/440MWh grid-tied system is the largest BESS owned by Nevada Energy and was delivered under a full turnkey contract between Energy Vault and the Nevada Utility
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRGV#NYSE">NRGV</a>) ("Energy Vault" or the "Company"), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, and NV Energy, Nevada's largest public utility, today announced the completion and beginning of commercial operation of the <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.energyvault.com%2Fprojects%2Freid-gardner&amp;esheet=53955811&amp;newsitemid=20240425206995&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Reid+Gardner+Battery+Energy+Storage+System+%28BESS%29&amp;index=1&amp;md5=29ff8bf18f79cb20a5cac5bc6f8a6ade">Reid Gardner Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)</a> in Moapa, Nevada.
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Built on the site of a decommissioned coal-fired electric generating facility, the 220MW/440MWh grid-tied BESS, one of the largest in Nevada, is a 2-hour energy storage system that is designed to store and dispatch excess renewable energy, including wind and solar power. The BESS is charged and discharged on a daily basis and designed to dispatch stored renewable energy at peak consumption hours to help meet the high demand during Nevada's peak load hours. The system, which is now being operated at full capacity by NV Energy, leverages Energy Vault's integration platform and energy management system (Vault-OS).
"The completion of the Reid Gardner Battery Energy Storage System, on budget and on schedule in a compressed time schedule, stands as a testament to Energy Vault's commitment to the efficient delivery of sophisticated high-performance energy storage systems to customers like NV Energy," said Marco Terruzzin, Chief Commercial &amp; Product Officer, Energy Vault. "We are grateful for NV Energy's strong partnership throughout this process, from the start of planning until the commencement of operations today. It's our goal at Energy Vault to serve as the energy storage company of choice for utilities, IPPs and large energy users, and we are proud to deliver a system that will provide clean energy and grid resiliency to Nevada communities while also advancing the state's carbon neutrality goals."
"We truly appreciated the dedication and quick work of Energy Vault to ensure the Reid Gardner Battery Energy Storage System came in on time and on budget. It was clear from the start that this project was a priority for Energy Vault, from the top levels of the company all the way down," said Jimmy Daghlian, Vice President of Renewables, NV Energy. "The overall construction process moved very quickly – which allowed us to bring the project in service for our customers ahead of schedule and ahead of the hot summer months. We appreciate Energy Vault's problem-solving spirit, commitment, and partnership in bringing this project to life."

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Energy Vault, NV Energy Bring 220MW-440MWh Reid Gardner BESS Project To Commercial Operation In Moapa, Nevada.

Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini maintains SLM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLM#NASDAQ">SLM</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $26 to $28.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on SLM, Raises Price Target to $28

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Mobileye Global shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 sales results and reiterated FY24 revenue guidance.

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/04/24/final-trades-goldman-sachs-meta-platforms-and-urnm.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management named Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URNM#NYSE">URNM</a>) amid supply shortage here. The ETF has been basing in the 50's level and believes it is a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38349158/is-a-commodities-super-cycle-on-the-way">good entry point</a>.&#8221;
Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners picked Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
On Wednesday, Meta reported first-quarter revenue of $36.45 billion, which was up 27% year-over-year. The revenue came in ahead of a Street consensus estimate of $36.16 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. The company reported earnings per share of $4.71 in the first quarter, <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">beating a Street estimate of $4.33.</a>
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Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners said there is more upside ahead for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>).
On April 15, Goldman Sachs reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, posting revenue of $14.21 billion for the first quarter of 2024, beating the consensus of $12.92 billion. The Wall Street giant reported EPS of $11.58, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38273192/goldman-sachs-boasts-near-perfect-q1-results-5-analysts-zero-in-on-core-strengths">beating the consensus of $8.60</a>.
Global Banking &amp; Markets were $9.73 billion, up 15% Y/Y, boosted by a 32% increase in investment banking fees to $2.08 billion, primarily driven by an increase in completed mergers and acquisitions transactions and initial public and secondary offerings.
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<li>Sprott Uranium Miners ETF fell 0.6% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Meta shares fell 0.5% to settle at $493.50 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs fell 0.2% to close at $423.04 during Wednesday's session.</li>
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<li>Archer is working with Abu Dhabi to operationalise its air taxi services, in-country manufacturing, and training across the region</li>
<li>Archer is coordinating with government partners across Abu Dhabi to develop the necessary vertiports and charging infrastructure</li>
<li>Archer and ADIO (Abu Dhabi Investment Office) jointly define an ambitious set of operational launch plans and corresponding enablement support</li>
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Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced the signing of a framework agreement in Abu Dhabi today at the DRIFTx mobility event, held at the Yas Marina Circuit showcasing the latest in advanced urban mobility, driving discussions, collaboration, and innovation across the sector. This agreement covers multi-hundred-million dollar investments to accelerate Archer's planned commercial air taxi operations in the UAE, slated to launch as soon as next year, including in-country manufacturing, operations and training across the region. This comprehensive agreement positions Abu Dhabi as one of the world's leaders in promoting urban air mobility, with plans to commence air taxi operations with Archer's Midnight aircraft as soon as next year.
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Key components of Archer's collaboration with ADIO include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and in-country manufacturing of Archer's Midnight aircraft. Under the agreement, ADIO will also ensure local workforce development programmes for Emirati talent and facilitate the establishment of Archer's international headquarters and Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.
"This substantial agreement with Abu Dhabi is a pivotal moment for Archer's commercialisation efforts across the Emirates, as it provides the catalyst to accelerate the launch of our electric air taxi service in the UAE as soon as late 2025. The agreement underscores Abu Dhabi's strong commitment to Archer and conviction to become a global hub for urban air mobility. With Abu Dhabi's support, we are poised to continue leading the transformation of urban transportation in the Emirate and across the globe," said Archer founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein.
"Abu Dhabi is leading the way in accelerating the launch of electric air taxis globally, and ADIO is proud to partner with Archer as one of the world's most innovative companies. We are excited to support Archer toward establishing its international headquarters in Abu Dhabi, and to develop a comprehensive investment framework that will accelerate its progress towards manufacturing and operating its Midnight aircraft in the UAE," said Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO.
Under this agreement, ADIO will support the development of vertiports, in collaboration with Archer and other air taxi operators, in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi, enhancing the urban air mobility infrastructure necessary for Archer to scale operations.
ADIO and Archer first announced their memorandum of understanding at the 2023 launch of ADIO's Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster, which aims to transform the future of urban mobility globally by supporting the innovation and commercialisation of smart and autonomous vehicles across land, sea, and air. The framework agreement announced at DRIFTx with Archer represents the culmination of six months of close collaboration between the two entities.
Importantly, ADIO and Archer will continue to work with Archer's partners to accelerate the company's progress in the region. With the support of its early investor and UAE's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, Archer's partner operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau, and GAL-AMMROC have announced plans to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul support for Archer's eVTOL aircraft.
Archer's goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60- to 90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10- to 20-minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise, and cost-competitive with ground transportation. Archer's Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

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Archer Signs Agreement For Multi-Hundred-Million Dollars To Accelerate Commercial Air Taxi Operations Across UAE

Delivery of the New Orders expected in the Next Three Months
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCB#NASDAQ">SPCB</a>),&nbsp;a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, is pleased to announce the receipt of new orders by European governments. The orders are valued at over $5.0 million and are anticipated to be delivered in the next three months.
&nbsp;"We are pleased to continue our collaboration with European government customers, further solidifying our dedication to enhancing public safety through our innovative products and solutions. This demonstrates the continued validation of our cutting-edge technology, our steadfast dedication to project delivery, and the invaluable relationships we've cultivated with our discerning customers," commented Ordan Trabelsi, President &amp; CEO of SuperCom
"The influx of new orders underscores our unwavering leadership in innovative electronic monitoring solutions for public safety on a global scale. SuperCom remains steadfast in our pursuit of excellence, guaranteeing seamless project execution and nurturing enduring collaborations with governments across the globe," Ordan concluded.
SuperCom's PureSecurity Suite is an end-to-end electronic monitoring solution with state-of-the-art GPS tracking, secured communication, monitoring technologies, and a secure software platform providing real-time tracking and Monitoring. &nbsp;

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SuperCom Receives Over $5M In New Orders From European Governments

NVIDIA AI Enterprise on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster enables government organizations to quickly build and deploy scalable and secure deep learning workloads
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced that <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4150165-1&amp;h=3168118023&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcloudmarketplace.oracle.com%2Fmarketplace%2Fen_US%2Flisting%2F155314141&amp;a=NVIDIA+AI+Enterprise">NVIDIA AI Enterprise</a>&nbsp;on <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4150165-1&amp;h=818946272&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oracle.com%2Fcloud%2F&amp;a=Oracle+Cloud+Infrastructure">Oracle Cloud Infrastructure</a> Supercluster is now available in the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4150165-1&amp;h=185281095&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oracle.com%2Fgovernment%2Fgovcloud%2Ffedramp-high-jab%2F&amp;a=Oracle+U.S.+Government+Cloud">Oracle U.S. Government Cloud</a> region to help address sovereign AI. Building on the expansion of their partnership, Oracle and NVIDIA are helping U.S. government customers train and deploy AI solutions with access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's 100+ services, including its generative AI services running on high-performance accelerators, including NVIDIA H100 and NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs, as well as ultra-low-latency networking, and secure storage.
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Governments must meet stringent security, digital sovereignty, and compliance requirements when developing, deploying, and operating their enterprise AI stack. To help customers address these challenges and take advantage of the latest developments in AI, NVIDIA AI Enterprise on <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4150165-1&amp;h=2748101764&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oracle.com%2Fai-infrastructure%2F&amp;a=Oracle+Cloud+Infrastructure+Supercluster">Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster</a>&nbsp;is built from the ground up to meet security and sovereign AI requirements and provides the best of NVIDIA software and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI infrastructure in a unified solution.
NVIDIA AI Enterprise is an end-to-end, cloud-native software platform that accelerates and streamlines the development and deployment of production-grade AI applications. Government cloud customers can utilize NVIDIA AI Enterprise on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster for both the training and inferencing of models. Included in NVIDIA AI Enterprise is <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4150165-1&amp;h=1699168378&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdeveloper.nvidia.com%2Fblog%2Fnvidia-nim-offers-optimized-inference-microservices-for-deploying-ai-models-at-scale%2F&amp;a=NVIDIA+NIM">NVIDIA NIM</a>, a set of optimized, cloud-native inference microservices designed to simplify deployment of generative AI models. <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4150165-1&amp;h=876095672&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvidia.com%2Fen-us%2Fai-data-science%2Fgenerative-ai%2Fnemo-framework%2F&amp;a=NVIDIA+NeMo">NVIDIA NeMo</a>, also accessible through NVIDIA AI Enterprise, provides customers with training and inferencing frameworks, as well as data curation tools. These microservices, models, and frameworks can be used by governments for tasks such as semantic search, document understanding, clustering, and content summarization. With the security and scalability of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, organizations can scale and deploy sensitive enterprise AI workloads in a controlled and dedicated environment.
"Government agencies previously faced limitations in deploying their AI initiatives," said Rand Waldron, vice president, Global Government Sector, Oracle. "With NVIDIA AI Enterprise on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster in our government cloud regions, we lead the charge in sovereign AI adoption and innovation without compromising security."
"Sovereign AI can be a transformative force for governments seeking innovation through generative AI while also maintaining strict security and compliance," said Ian Buck, vice president, Hyperscale and HPC Computing, NVIDIA. "With NVIDIA AI Enterprise software on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, developers can use a full-stack accelerated computing platform to develop proprietary, secure AI applications that help improve operations and the lives of citizens they serve."
With NVIDIA AI Enterprise on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster, government customers can:
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<li>Leverage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster that uses NVIDIA A100 and NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs to build next-generation AI models.</li>
<li>Access cloud hardware and networking that can sustain the bandwidth required by large language model training with ultra-low-latency RDMA cluster networks.</li>
<li>Utilize best-in-class development tools, frameworks, and pretrained models for AI practitioners, and reliable management and orchestration for IT professionals to help ensure performance, high availability, and security.</li>
<li>Protect against external security threats with workloads deployed in Oracle Government Cloud regions that are isolated and operated separately from commercial public cloud regions.</li>
<li>Secure their cloud tenancy with a comprehensive set of simple, prescriptive, and integrated security capabilities, including data encryption and identity management.</li>
<li>Adopt a <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4150165-1&amp;h=1677073808&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oracle.com%2Fsecurity%2Fwhat-is-zero-trust%2F&amp;a=zero+trust+security+model">zero trust security model</a>.</li>
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Oracle Government Cloud is part of Oracle's distributed cloud strategy, which offers customers all the advantages of cloud with greater control over operations, location, and security to support digital sovereignty.
NVIDIA AI Enterprise on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster can be accessed via private offers through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.

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Oracle U.S. Government Cloud Customers Accelerate Sovereign AI With NVIDIA AI Enterprise

Canaccord Genuity analyst Dalton Baretto upgrades MAG Silver (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAG#TSX">MAG</a>) from Speculative Buy to Buy and announces C$22 price target.

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Canaccord Genuity Upgrades MAG Silver to Buy, Announces C$22 Price Target

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Vertiv Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $96 to $98.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Vertiv Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $98

<a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Google-to-expand-hardware-R-D-team-in-Taiwan">https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Google-to-expand-hardware-R-D-team-in-Taiwan</a>
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NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan -- Google is expanding its research and development hub for hardware in Taiwan as the American search engine giant doubles down on its commitment to its device ecosystem.
&quot;Taiwan is Google&#39;s largest hardware R&amp;D hub outside of the U.S.,&quot; Elmer Peng, vice president of hardware at Google, told Nikkei Asia in an exclusive interview on Thursday. &quot;As of 2024, we&#39;ve increased 20-fold the workforce in the past 10 years in Taiwan, and our team continues to grow. ... We are really serious about building an ecosystem.&quot;

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'Google To Expand Hardware R&D Team In Taiwan; Search Engine Giant 'Serious' About Beefing Up Equipment And Software Ecosystem' - Nikkei Asia

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer&nbsp;recommended buying Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>). &#8220;I would buy it slowly because we've got big selling going on in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37562085/why-cloudflare-shares-are-rising-today">AI stock Meta,&#8221; he added</a>.
On April 17, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Yi Fu Lee reiterated Cloudflare with a Neutral and maintained a $100 price target.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) is still good, even here, Cramer said.
Axon is projected to report first-quarter 2024 financial results after the closing bell on Monday, May 6.
The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said he likes First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>).
On April 23, Evercore ISI Group analyst Sean Morgan assumed First Solar with an Outperform rating and maintained a price target of $227.
Cramer said he would own Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>). &#8220;I think it's a good situation,&#8221; he added.
When asked about Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), he said, &#8220;It's not that much worse than all the rest. I think you're OK.&#8221;
On April 17, Crown Castle reported upbeat first-quarter sales results.
Cramer said no to Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALAB. &#8220;You want to take the gain here,&#8221; he added.
On April 16, Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and $100 price target.
&#8220;This is so speculative, I don't know, man. You're dice rolling here with this thing,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDA#NASDAQ">LQDA</a>). &#8220;I'm not going to be in the dice roll game, it's too hard.&#8221;
On April 10, Needham analyst Serge Belanger reiterated Liquidia with a Buy and maintained a $28 price target.
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<li>Axon Enterprise shares rose 0.3% to settle at $302.41 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Cloudflare shares fell 0.2% to settle at $87.68.</li>
<li>Liquidia shares fell 3.1% to close at $12.55 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>First Solar shares fell 1.5% to close at $177.48 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Vista shares fell 1.8% to close at $43.39.</li>
<li>Crown Castle shares fell 0.03% to settle at $95.44 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Astera Labs shares fell 1% to close at $70.99 on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
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Türkiye's leading mobility super app Marti Technologies, Inc. ("Marti" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRT#NYSE">MRT</a>) today announced an amendment to its share repurchase program.
On April 24, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") authorized a 3 month extension to its original 6 month share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $2.5 million of its outstanding Class A ordinary shares, which was originally initiated on January 10, 2024. In addition, the Board set a ceiling price of $3.30 per share for the share repurchases, giving the Company the ability to perform share repurchases up to a maximum share price of $3.30. As of market close on April 24, 2024, the Company's share price was $1.53.
The amended repurchase program is effective immediately and is valid until October 9, 2024 (the "Repurchase Program"). Under the Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase Class A ordinary shares in privately negotiated or open-market transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Board may periodically review the Company's Repurchase Program and decide to extend its terms or increase the authorized amount. The Repurchase Program may also be suspended or discontinued by the Board at any time.
The specific timing and amount of repurchases will be at the discretion of the Company's management team, and will depend on a variety of factors, including its assessment of the intrinsic value of the Company's Class A ordinary shares, the market price of the Company's Class A ordinary shares, general market and economic conditions, available liquidity, compliance with the Company's debt and other agreements, applicable legal, regulatory and contractual restrictions and the Company's capital and business strategy.

Buybacks

Marti Says On April 24, 2024, The Co Authorized A 3 Month Extension To Its Original 6 Month Share Repurchase Program Under Which The Co May Repurchase Up To $2.5M Of Its Outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/04/38158576/charlie-munger-said-find-a-way-to-get-your-hands-on-100-000-even-if-it-means-walking-everywhere-">Charlie Munger</a>, the late vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and renowned investing sage, left behind a wealth of advice that extends far beyond the financial markets.
In one of his final writings for CNBC, Munger shared invaluable career guidance rooted in decades of business experience. His reflections offer a roadmap to professional fulfillment and personal integrity that resonates with many aspiring to make wise career choices.
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"Don't work for anyone you do not respect and admire," Munger wrote. "You particularly want to avoid working directly under somebody you don&#8217;t admire and don&#8217;t want to be like. It&#8217;s dangerous. We&#8217;re all subject to control to some extent by authority figures, particularly authority figures who are rewarding us."
This directive underscores the importance of the work environment and the character of those who lead us. Munger highlighted the subtle yet significant impact that leaders can have on their teams, particularly how they can shape the work culture and influence personal growth. He said that working for someone admirable fosters a positive learning environment and aligns your professional path with ethical growth and satisfaction.
Munger warned of the dangers inherent in working for someone lacking respectability or integrity. He noted that such circumstances could have a detrimental impact on a person's moral compass and professional development. This belief was integral to Munger's own career decisions, steering him away from potential mentors and business partners who did not meet his standards of character and excellence.
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Munger's guidance extended beyond choosing whom to work for. He advocated for working only with people you enjoy being around, believing that this fosters both productivity and personal happiness. Additionally, he advised against selling anything you wouldn't buy for yourself, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in all business dealings. According to Munger, adhering to such principles cultivates a good reputation and engenders trust and respect among peers and clients alike.
Munger cherished independence in decision-making. His career trajectory — from starting his own law firm to partnering with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/04/38336007/warren-buffett-reveals-the-instructions-in-his-will-to-invest-90-of-wifes-inheritance-my-widow-w">Warren Buffett</a> — reflects his preference for steering his own course rather than being swayed by others' directives. This independence was key to achieving professional success and personal fulfillment, he said.
Munger's advice offers a timeless roadmap for navigating the complexities of career choices. By valuing respect, integrity and independence, professionals can aspire not just to succeed, but to do so on terms that respect their values and enhance their life's work. This blend of professional wisdom and personal integrity continues to draw admiration for Munger's legacy, guiding current and future generations in their career journeys.
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Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein maintains Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $585 to $500.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Meta Platforms, Lowers Price Target to $500

UBSI

United Bankshares Sees FY24 Outlook; Sees Net Interest Income To Be In The Range Of $900M-$915M For 2024. Expect The Net Interest To Remain Stable In 2024 Compared To Q1

Victory Square Technologies reports FY results

Victory Square Technologies reports Q1 results

Victory Square Technologies reports 1H results

Victory Square Technologies GAAP EPS of -C$0.02, revenue of C$3.21M

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Nano-cap stocks, or those with tiny market capitalizations, can offer some of the biggest potential returns in the market. With their tiny size, these little-known companies have ample room to deliver outsized gains. Of course, where there&rsquo;s great reward, there&rsquo;s also great risk. No one, not even the shrewdest stock picker, can predict whether a given nano-cap will hit the jackpot or go bust.



The main challenge with assessing nano-caps is their lack of analyst coverage and inconsistent financial reporting. You&rsquo;re often investing based on limited information, and need to take management at its word. That&rsquo;s why these stocks are as risky as they are potentially lucrative.



Still, if you have some &ldquo;fun money&rdquo; set aside, it could pay to target a few nano-caps with quality underlying businesses and strong growth prospects. Success is never guaranteed. But the rewards of investing in these stocks could be life-changing. That is, if you pick the next big winner before it takes off. Let&rsquo;s have a look at three nano-cap stocks to buy!



<h2>Victory Square Technologies (VSQTF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/private_equity_1600-300x169.jpg" alt='Gold and silver gears with the words "private equity" written on the gold gears. representing netcapital platform'><div>Source: Pavel3d/ShutterStock.com</div></div>Victory Square Technologies (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vsqtf-stock-quote/">VSQTF</a>) is a Vancouver-based private equity and venture capital firm. The company has built an intriguing portfolio of startups and early-stage companies across some of the most exciting tech sectors today. These sectors span blockchain and digital health to Web 3.0, the creator economy, metaverse, machine learning, and climate tech. What I like is that Victory Square doesn&rsquo;t just provide capital. This company also provides senior leadership and resources to really nurture these young companies and set them up for success.



Now, VSQTF stock has been fairly stagnant over the past couple of years. However, the sectors this company focused on have been absolutely on fire. I suspect that if they can land a few bigger contracts and partnerships, it could be the catalyst that ignites serious growth. <a href="https://victorysquare.com/blog/news/victory-square-technologies-reports-2023-q3-financial-results">Revenue in Q3 2023 was CAD$3.2 million</a> compared to CAD$1.6 million for the same period last year. So, the trend is certainly pointing in the right direction. Moreover, with about CAD$2.4 million in cash, they have some dry powder to keep expanding too.



Victory Square is still a very speculative play. But I believe the upside potential outweighs the risk for investors with a healthy risk appetite.



<h2>InsuraGuest Technologies (ISGIF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/insurance-audit-300x169.jpg" alt='a person holds up a scrap of paper that asks "Are you covered?"'><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Next up is a tiny insurance tech company called InsuraGuest Technologies (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/isgif-stock-quote/">ISGIF</a>). What caught my attention with this company is their innovative approach to making insurance more customer-centric and hassle-free.



I know insurance isn&rsquo;t the sexiest industry. But InsuraGuest is doing something unique within the space. And at a market cap below $1 million, the stock is trading for pocket change right now. 



Of course, at that valuation, it&rsquo;s a speculative bet, and you have to be prepared to lose it all if things don&rsquo;t pan out. But if they can continue expanding their partnerships and gaining traction with consumers, I could see this one surprising to the upside. Revenue increased nicely to <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/ISGIF:OTCMKTS">$226,162 in Q2 2023</a> from $171,969 a year earlier. Sure, they&rsquo;re still operating at a loss, but this loss narrowed to $162,630 from $183,861 in the same period. As long as they keep moving in the right direction, ISGIF stock might be worth a small position for risk-tolerant investors.



<h2>Online Vacation Center (ONVC)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cruise1600-300x169.jpg" alt="a cruise ship in the ocean with the sun going down"><div>Source: Shutterstock.com</div></div>Online Vacation Center (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/onvc-stock-quote/">ONVC</a>) can benefit from remote work becoming mainstream and more people migrating to warmer southern states. The Florida-based cruise retailer looks well-positioned to benefit from the pent-up travel demand. They&rsquo;ve been in the cruise business for nearly 50 years, so they have the relationships and expertise to secure exclusive deals.



I believe now is an opportune time to bet on a resurgence before the busy summer cruise season. The stock has already started to wake up, rallying 73% over the past year. But at a still-depressed valuation, I think there could be a lot more upside ahead if Online Vacation Center can entice more travelers to set sail. Revenue surged to <a href="https://www.onlinevacationcenter.com/ir/documents/fy-2022-ovch-financials.pdf">$14.2 million in 2022</a> from just $6.4 million the prior year as cruise demand recovered. So, while it&rsquo;s still a risky nano-cap, I believe the risk/reward is attractive at current levels.



Again, I want to be very clear that these are highly speculative, early-stage companies. Never invest more than you can afford to lose, as the volatility these stocks provide can be extreme, and there&rsquo;s always a chance these businesses don&rsquo;t succeed. But if you have some money set aside for high-risk, high-potential opportunities, the potential gains can be very rewarding.



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