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Vtex provides a software-as-a-service digital commerce platform for enterprise brands and retailers. Its platform enables customers to execute their commerce plan, including building online stores, integrating and managing orders across channels, and creating marketplaces to sell products from third-party vendors. It generates maximum revenues from Brazil followed by Latin America and the rest of the world.

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U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Friday.

Shares of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) rose sharply during Friday’s session following upbeat earnings.

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DA Davidson analyst Franco Granda reiterated a Buy rating on the shares of VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), 

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U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite turning higher on Thursday.

The Dow traded down 0.70% to 33,297.64 while the NASDAQ rose 0.31% to 12,344.45. The S&amp;P 500, also fell, dropping, 0.16% to 4,130.86.

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Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintains Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $334 to $318.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Cadence Design Sys, Lowers Price Target to $318

Tesla, Inc. CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;took a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37117493/a-first-in-autonomous-vehicle-history-googles-waymo-retracts-self-driving-software-after-phoenix-cra" rel="noreferrer noopener">swipe at&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37117493/a-first-in-autonomous-vehicle-history-googles-waymo-retracts-self-driving-software-after-phoenix-cra" rel="noreferrer noopener">Waymo</a>&#8216;s self-driving cars, suggesting his company&#8217;s stainless steel Cybertruck might be better suited for robotaxis in San Francisco due to recent vandalism incidents.
What Happened:&nbsp;Musk responded to a parody video by YouTuber&nbsp;Ross Smith&nbsp;featuring two women attacking a Cybertruck. While one woman attempts to dent the doors, the other fails to break the windshield with a tennis racquet.
&#8220;Cybertruck might be needed for a&nbsp;robotaxi&nbsp;in San Francisco,&#8221; Musk posted with a laughing emoji.
Tesla claims the Cybertruck is highly durable with its stainless steel exterior and armored glass windows.&nbsp;
The company says the steel doors&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36040908/watch-teslas-cybertruck-astounds-in-al-capone-style-bulletproof-demo-survives-tommy-gun-barrage" rel="noreferrer noopener">can withstand bullets</a>&nbsp;without penetration, and the glass can resist a baseball at 70 mph.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;San Francisco has seen hostility towards self-driving vehicles, with several incidents of vandalism.&nbsp;
Earlier this year, a crowd vandalized and even&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37061874/eyewitness-describes-wild-experience-as-crowd-vandalizes-and-sets-googles-waymo-self-driving-car-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">set fire to a Waymo&nbsp;robotaxi</a>&nbsp;using fireworks in Chinatown. This incident was the most severe attack on autonomous vehicles in the U.S. so far.
Earlier this week, Musk expressed sympathies for a Waymo vehicle&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351567/feel-sorry-for-the-bots-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-reacts-to-waymo-robotaxi-vandalism-in-san-francisco" rel="noreferrer noopener">damaged by a vandal</a>&nbsp;in San Francisco. &#8220;Does make you feel sorry for the bots,&#8221; he wrote.
In February, Waymo issued a voluntary recall for its autonomous vehicle software after two incidents in Phoenix on Dec. 11, 2023, where two Waymo robotaxis crashed into the same towed pickup truck within minutes of each other.
Tesla is also developing self-driving robotaxis, with their model expected to be unveiled on Aug. 8.
Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Takes Swipe At Waymo, Says Cybertruck Might Be Needed For Robotaxis In San Francisco Amid Vandalism Frenzy

Berenberg analyst Tammy Qiu upgrades STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) from Hold to Buy.

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Berenberg Upgrades STMicroelectronics to Buy

Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani reiterates PowerSchool Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWSC#NYSE">PWSC</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $29 price target.

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Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on PowerSchool Holdings, Maintains $29 Price Target

Needham analyst Mike Cikos reiterates Tenable Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TENB#NASDAQ">TENB</a>) with a Buy and maintains $62 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Tenable Holdings, Maintains $62 Price Target

Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) has announced its plans to invest a significant sum in the development of an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, leveraging NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips.
What Happened: SoftBank is set to invest a whopping $960 million over the next two years to create a cutting-edge Japanese-language-specific generative AI model and enhance its computing facilities, as <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/SoftBank-to-spend-960m-to-boost-computing-power-for-generative-AI2">reported</a> by Nikkei on Monday.
These large language models (LLM) necessitate advanced graphics processing units, which SoftBank intends to acquire from Nvidia, the report stated, citing anonymous sources.
The investment, totaling 150 billion yen ($960 million), will be allocated between 2024 and 2025. This sum is in addition to the 20 billion yen that SoftBank spent on computing infrastructure last year.
Once the investment is completed, SoftBank is expected to possess the most powerful computing capabilities in Japan, potentially making it the largest investment of its kind by any Japanese company.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38336261/tesla-musk-face-moment-of-truth-with-q1-earnings-call-believers-are-giving-up-on-th?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla, Musk Face &#8216;Moment Of Truth&#8217; With Q1 Earnings Call: &#8216;Believers Are Giving Up On The Story And Throw</a>
Japan is currently lacking private companies with the high-performance supercomputers required to build LLM, despite a growing interest in the technology. SoftBank&#8217;s reported investments could potentially fill this gap, providing Japan with a strong domestic player in the generative AI space.
Why It Matters: This move by SoftBank is in line with its recent focus on AI and chip development. Earlier in February, SoftBank&#8217;s founder, Masayoshi Son, announced plans to raise $100 billion for a new chip venture targeting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37191809/race-for-ai-chipmaking-after-sam-altman-softbanks-masayoshi-son-seeks-100b-to-bankroll-chip-venture">the AI market</a>, potentially posing a challenge to Nvidia.
SoftBank&#8217;s stock price has been on the rise, up by about 20% year-to-date, as the company shifts its focus to AI. The company is also the majority owner of the chip company Arm, which has seen a boost in sales expectations amid the AI boom.
Japan&#8217;s AI market is expected to grow to around $13 billion by 2030, about 17 times larger than in 2023, according to <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/artificial-intelligence/generative-ai/japan#market-size">data</a> from Statista Market Insights.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38356025/democrats-lost-a-whole-lot-of-love-for-tesla-cars-last-fall-after-elon-musks-erratic-posts-on-x-surv?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Democrats Lost A Whole Lot Of Love For Tesla Cars Last Fall After Elon Musk&#8217;s Erratic Posts On X, Survey Reveals</a>
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California, boasting&nbsp;one of the world&#8217;s&nbsp;largest&nbsp;power grids, recently achieved a significant feat in battery storage, drawing the attention of none other than&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38370123/elon-musk-admits-tesla-ads-were-far-too-generic-after-laying-off-us-marketing-team-couldve-been-any" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38370123/elon-musk-admits-tesla-ads-were-far-too-generic-after-laying-off-us-marketing-team-couldve-been-any" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38370123/elon-musk-admits-tesla-ads-were-far-too-generic-after-laying-off-us-marketing-team-couldve-been-any" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk</a>.
What Happened:&nbsp;A Renew Economy&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://reneweconomy.com.au/battery-storage-becomes-biggest-source-of-supply-in-evening-peak-in-one-of-worlds-biggest-grids/" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>&nbsp;published on Thursday highlighted that battery storage became the largest single source of power for the California grid for the first time last Tuesday. The report also referenced a tweet from data analyst&nbsp;Joe Deely, who noted evening peak output of battery storage exceeded 6 gigawatts for the first time.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Two things happened on the <a href="https://twitter.com/California_ISO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@California_ISO</a> grid last night. 1) Battery storage discharge went over 6GW for the first time AND 2) Batteries were the largest source of supply. <a href="https://t.co/Q7qOu4Fwl5">pic.twitter.com/Q7qOu4Fwl5</a>
&mdash; Joe Deely (@jdeely) <a href="https://twitter.com/jdeely/status/1780604819176386894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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This&nbsp;allowed battery storage to surpass gas, hydro, nuclear, and renewables as the primary&nbsp;source of power&nbsp;for a roughly two-hour period during the evening peak, according to the report.
Tesla&#8217;s official Megapack Twitter account shared the Renew Economy story, prompting Musk&#8217;s response: &#8220;Major milestone.&#8221;
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1782573789923914166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Deely followed up on Monday with a tweet indicating this scenario had repeated between 6:45 PM and 8:25 PM. &#8220;It looks like battery storage becoming the top supply source for early evening hours will be a common occurrence during shoulder months on the @California_ISO grid,&#8221; he stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It looks like having battery storage as the top supply source for a few early evening hours will become common for shoulder months on <a href="https://twitter.com/California_ISO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@California_ISO</a> grid going forward. Happened again last night from 6:45pm &#8211; 8:25pm.<a href="https://t.co/y6LkWAYXXr">https://t.co/y6LkWAYXXr</a> <a href="https://t.co/cm1I0Tul14">pic.twitter.com/cm1I0Tul14</a>
&mdash; Joe Deely (@jdeely) <a href="https://twitter.com/jdeely/status/1782464105301078488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;California&#8217;s achievement shouldn&#8217;t be surprising, given its pioneering role in advancing green energy and transitioning to a more sustainable future. For Tesla, this news is particularly positive, especially&nbsp;during a time&nbsp;when its core electric vehicle business faces headwinds due to slowing EV adoption and economic uncertainty.
Analysts have&nbsp;begun to shift&nbsp;their focus beyond Tesla&#8217;s struggling EV segment, looking towards its ancillary businesses. In an early March report, RBC analyst&nbsp;Tom Narayan&nbsp;emphasized&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37413580/tesla-analyst-believes-megapack-is-a-120b-sleeping-giant-that-could-surpass-ev-busi" rel="noreferrer noopener">the potential of Tesla&#8217;s Megapack</a>&nbsp;utility-grade battery storage business. He stated, &#8220;Tesla&#8217;s Megapack business could be worth substantially more than its standalone car business,&#8221; estimating it could add $120 billion to Tesla&#8217;s valuation alone.
Piper Sandler&nbsp;analyst&nbsp;Alexander Potter&nbsp;shares a similar view. He believes Tesla&#8217;s energy business could generate ten times the revenue expected from Cybertrucks, adding that over half of Tesla&#8217;s net profit growth between 2023 and 2025 could come from stationary battery sales.
In premarket trading, Tesla&#8217;s stock rose 0.52% to $142.77, as per<a target="_blank" href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Benzinga Pro data.</a>
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
Read Next:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38332930/management-expert-warns-elon-musk-faces-ceo-overload-after-tesla-layoffs-reportedly-leave-him-ov"> Management Expert Warns Elon Musk Faces &#8216;CEO Overload&#8217; After Tesla Layoffs Reportedly Leave Him Overseeing 35 Key Personnel</a>
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Golden State Goes Green: California's Battery Storage Outshines Gas, Renewables For First Time As Tesla CEO Musk Lauds 'Major Milestone'

JinkoSolar To Supply Italian Renewable Energy Solutions Company Nyox With 100MW Tiger Neo Modules

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin upgrades BlackLine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BL#NASDAQ">BL</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and raises the price target from $55 to $62.

Piper Sandler Upgrades BlackLine to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $62

Morgan Stanley analyst Jorge Kuri downgrades XP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $31 to $24.

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Morgan Stanley Downgrades XP to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $24

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The European Union&#8217;s top diplomat in Asia, Niclas Kvarnstrom, has issued a stern warning to China, citing the country&#8217;s support for Russia and its significant trade surplus with the EU as major obstacles to improved relations.
What Happened: Kvarnstrom, the managing director for Asia at the European External Action Service, highlighted China&#8217;s ongoing support for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine as a significant issue in the strained relations between Brussels and Beijing, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says">reported</a> Bloomberg.
&#8220;It's not something that we can ignore in any of our relationships,&#8221; Kvarnstrom stated. &#8220;As a geopolitical actor, we have to stand up for ourselves, and that's what we are doing on the economic imbalances and on our own security.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38347217/biden-vs-trump-matchup-in-north-carolina-shows-slight-setback-for-one-candidate-can-his-relentless-e?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Biden Vs. Trump Matchup In North Carolina Shows Slight Setback For One Candidate</a>
He also criticized China&#8217;s massive trade surplus with the EU, stating that if China is serious about fostering a balanced relationship, it must take action to address the issue.
These statements come amid rising concerns in the West over Russia&#8217;s military advances in Ukraine and China&#8217;s alleged role in aiding Russia to circumvent international sanctions.
Why It Matters: The EU&#8217;s stance on China&#8217;s support for Russia aligns with the United States&#8217; position. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351809/antony-blinken-to-warn-china-over-support-for-russias-military-during-upcoming-visit">address this issue</a> during his upcoming visit to China. 
Earlier in April, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38138081/janet-yellen-threatens-beijing-with-us-sanctions-standing-in-mainland-china-if-they-assist-russia-in">warned Chinese banks and exporters</a> about the potential consequences of supporting Russia&#8217;s military capacity.
Meanwhile, Russia has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38352439/russian-minister-warns-westerners-are-teetering-dangerously-towards-potential-nuclear-war-as-nato-us">issued a stark warning</a> about the potential for a direct confrontation between the world's leading nuclear powers, as tensions continue to escalate.
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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EU's Top Diplomat In Asia Warns China Over Russia Ties, Trade Imbalance: 'We Have To Stand Up For Ourselves'

Ross Gerber, a prominent investor in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), has voiced concerns about the company&#8217;s future. He predicts a challenging earnings report and questions the company&#8217;s growth strategy.
What Happened: Gerber, the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, shared his concerns about Tesla&#8217;s future on the social media platform X.
He suggested that Tesla&#8217;s upcoming earnings report may not meet expectations and raised doubts about the company&#8217;s ability to sell more cars with its current strategy.
&#8220;Tesla earnings will be bad but don&#8217;t worry that won&#8217;t be the issue&#8230; the guidance&#8230; We might get a little relief rally after earnings if they are not totally atrocious. But unfortunately, Tesla will be unable to sell more cars than the past with the current strategy,&#8221; Gerber wrote.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Tesla earnings will be bad but don&#39;t worry that wont be the issue&#8230; the guidance&#8230; We might get a little relief rally after earnings if they are not totally atrocious. But unfortunately tesla will be unable to sell more cars than the past with the current strategy. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a>
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1782538429525573740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Gerber expressed his views on Tesla&#8217;s valuation, emphasizing the importance of considering the growth rate over the price-to-earnings ratio. He noted Tesla&#8217;s stagnant growth and uncertainty regarding its future growth prospects. &#8220;Now Tesla isn&#8217;t growing and not sure how it will get back to growing,&#8221; he wrote.
Gerber speculated that if Tesla achieves an earnings per share of $2.50 in 2024, the outlook for 2025 remains unclear. As a result, he suggested that $100 might be the next target price.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What is Tesla worth? You can assign whatever PE you wish. We tend to look at growth rate. Now Tesla isn&#39;t growing and not sure how it will get back to growing&#8230; If they do $2.50 in EPS in 2024, don&#39;t know what they will earn in 2025. So $100 is looking like the next stop&#8230;…
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1782545389041991889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Gerber also condemned Tesla&#8217;s management for overlooking evident measures that could have prevented the current circumstances. He expressed skepticism about CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s ability to address the situation during the upcoming conference call.
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1782545967855837191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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According to Fintel, as of Feb. 13, Ross Gerber&#8217;s investment firm, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management, <a href="https://fintel.io/so/us/tsla/gerber-kawasaki-wealth-investment-management">reported</a> owning 377,918 shares of Tesla. This signifies a 5.09% decrease from their previous ownership.
Why It Matters: Gerber&#8217;s comments come on the eve of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38367087/tesla-q1-earnings-preview-is-ev-giant-no-longer-a-growth-stock-analysts-cautious-wa">Tesla&#8217;s Q1 earnings report</a>, which is highly anticipated by investors and analysts alike. The company&#8217;s Q1 performance has been a topic of debate, with some analysts questioning whether Tesla is still a growth stock.
Gerber&#8217;s remarks also follow a series of events that have put Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, under scrutiny. Earlier this month, Gerber <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38062930/ross-gerber-blames-elon-musks-toxic-behavior-for-ev-makers-crappy-q1-sales-calls-fo">blamed Musk&#8217;s behavior</a> for Tesla&#8217;s disappointing Q1 sales. More recently, he warned that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38306906/tesla-boards-credibility-at-stake-with-56b-elon-musk-pay-package-vote-says-ross-gerber-super-gra">credibility of Tesla&#8217;s board</a> was at stake with the vote on Musk&#8217;s $56 billion pay package.
Despite these challenges, some investors remain optimistic about Tesla&#8217;s future. Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Invest, for example, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38368840/cathie-woods-ark-invest-seizes-tesla-dip-acquires-over-17m-in-shares-ahead-of-q1-results-zoom-st">acquired over $17 million</a> in Tesla shares ahead of the Q1 results, signaling confidence in the company&#8217;s long-term prospects.
Price Action: Based on data <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">from Benzinga Pro</a>, Tesla is currently trading at $142.05, reflecting a 3.40% decrease from Monday&#8217;s close. Additionally, in after-hours trading, the stock experienced a further decline of 0.42%. Overall, the stock is down by 42.82% year-to-date.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38345362/tesla-slashes-model-s-x-and-y-prices-in-us-by-2-000-in-late-friday-move-as-volume-growth-turns-n?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla Slashes Model S, X And Y Prices In US By $2,000 In Late-Friday Move As Volume Growth Turns Negative</a>
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., commented on singer Katy Perry&#8216;s post after she took delivery of her Cybertruck.
What Happened: Perry, a well-known singer, songwriter, and TV personality, shared a photo of her new Cybertruck on social media platform X, expressing her gratitude for the delivery. Musk responded with a simple &#8220;Looks good&#8221; comment on her post.
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Perry, who has a massive social media following of over 400 million, is the sixth most-followed X account globally.
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Why It Matters: Perry is the latest in a string of high-profile individuals to purchase a Tesla Cybertruck. Earlier this year, Kim Kardashian also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37228943/kim-kardashian-flaunts-new-tesla-cybertruck-on-instagram-adding-to-her-fleet-of-luxury-vehi">showcased her Cybertruck</a> on Instagram, adding to her collection of luxury vehicles. This trend of celebrities purchasing Cybertrucks without any discounts or paid promotions from Tesla has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37412516/they-clearly-have-great-taste-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-thrilled-by-growing-list-of-celebs-buying">praised by Musk</a> himself.
Despite the growing popularity of the Cybertruck, Tesla has faced some competition in the electric pickup truck market. Chinese EV giant BYD Co. recently announced its upcoming electric pickup truck, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38352429/warren-buffett-backed-byd-names-cybertruck-challenger-shark-with-plug-in-hybrid-system-for-extra-bit">BYD Shark</a>, which will feature a plug-in hybrid system. This marks BYD&#8217;s first foray into electric pickup trucks and comes just months after Tesla began delivering its own electric pickup, the Cybertruck.
Despite some initial hiccups, Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38308138/just-being-very-cautious-says-elon-musk-as-tesla-reportedly-resumes-cybertruck-deliveries-after-brie">resumed Cybertruck deliveries</a> after a brief pause, with Musk assuring that the company was &#8220;just being very cautious.&#8221;
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In a recent turn of events, shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) have taken a nosedive, while six S&amp;P 500 stocks have seen a surge.
What Happened: When Tesla&#8217;s shares dip, six S&amp;P 500 stocks tend to rise, CNBC Pro <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/23/when-tesla-shares-fall-these-6-stocks-tend-to-rise-according-to-recent-history.html">reported</a> on Monday. These include Linde (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NASDAQ">LIN</a>), FMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMC#NYSE">FMC</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), Church &amp; Dwight (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHD#NYSE">CHD</a>), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>). Over the past month, these stocks have shown an inverse correlation to Tesla&#8217;s performance. While Tesla&#8217;s shares have seen a 40% drop this year, these six stocks have generally risen.
Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner predicts that Tesla&#8217;s rough patch may persist as the company might shift its focus from a new low-cost vehicle to self-driving technology. Rosner recently slashed his price target on Tesla&#8217;s stock from $189 to $123, indicating a potential downside of around 15% over the next year.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38346954/trump-in-hot-seat-in-hush-money-case-prosecutors-seek-deep-dive-into-ex-presidents-alleged-misconduc?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump In Hot Seat In Hush-Money Case, Prosecutors Seek Deep Dive Into Ex-President&#8217;s Alleged Misconduct And Manipulation</a>
However, it is crucial to understand that the inverse movement of these stocks to Tesla&#8217;s does not imply causation or guarantee future returns or price action patterns. Church &amp; Dwight is the only stock that showed an inverse correlation to Tesla both in March and last week.
Why It Matters: This shift in stock performance comes in the wake of Tesla&#8217;s recent decisions. The company recently laid off its U.S. marketing team, with CEO Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38370123/elon-musk-admits-tesla-ads-were-far-too-generic-after-laying-off-us-marketing-team-couldve-been-any">stating that the team&#8217;s ads </a>were &#8220;far too generic.&#8221; This move was part of a 10% company-wide layoff.
Additionally, Tesla has significantly reduced the price of its full self-driving (FSD) driver assistance software. Less than a year ago, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351810/tesla-fsd-is-now-nearly-50-cheaper-than-when-elon-musk-called-it-very-low-just-under-a-year-ago">Musk considered $15,000 a low price for FSD</a>. However, the price has since been cut by about 50%. This price reduction could be a factor in the company&#8217;s shifting focus towards self-driving technology.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38356833/liz-cheney-says-trump-doing-everything-possible-to-postpone-jan-6-case-beyond-election-deep-flaws-in?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liz Cheney Says Trump &#8216;Doing Everything Possible&#8217; To Postpone Jan. 6 Case Beyond Election: &#8216;Deep Flaws In Character&#8230;Make Him Unfit To Serve As President&#8217;</a>
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S&P Global/CIPS U.K. Services Purchasing Managers Index Preliminary 54.9 Vs. 53.0 Est.; 53.1 Prior

S&P Global/CIPS U.K. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index Preliminary 48.7 Vs. 50.3 Est.; 50.3 Prior

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has been moving sideways ever since the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38345043/bitcoin-shrugs-off-fourth-halving-miner-rewards-halved-price-holds-strong"> halving event that took place late Friday,</a> and Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest on Monday weighed in on the potential impact of the event.
What Happened: The growth in Bitcoin supply fell from 1.8% to 0.9% at an annual rate, said Yassine Elmandjra, Director of Digital Assets, at Ark. The crypto&#8217;s supply growth, therefore fell below the supply of gold, which is estimated to be 1.7% in 2023, he said.
Explaining the process of halving, the analyst noted that due to Bitcoin&#8217;s &#8220;mathematically metered supply growth,&#8221; the reward for mining a block halves every 210,000 blocks, and this takes place roughly every four years. The first halving that occurred in November 2012, reduced the reward from 50 to 25 bitcoins per block and Friday's halving reduced the block reward from 6.25 to 3.125 bitcoins per block, he added.
&#8220;The halving is critical to Bitcoin's design, highlighting its predictable monetary policy and Bitcoin's role as a scarce asset,&#8221; the analyst said.
&#8220;By reducing miner rewards by 50% every four years, Bitcoin lowers the supply growth &#8230; on a predetermined schedule, guaranteeing that the total number of bitcoins outstanding will never exceed 21 million, its predetermined cap.&#8221;
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On the contrary, sovereign or government-backed currencies&#8217; supply growth can be adjusted at will by central bank policymakers, Elmandjra said.
Bitcoin&#8217;s circulation currently stood at about 19.7 million, which is only 6.5% below the 21 million at which it is capped, he said.
The analyst also flagged the possibility of an imminent rally. &#8220;Since its inception 15 years ago, Bitcoin's halving has taken place in the context of extended bull market runs,&#8221; he said. In the 12 months following the three previous halvings, Bitcoin&#8217;s price appreciation has ranged from about 285% to about 8,478.2%, with an average gain of around 3,108%, he said.
Why It&#8217;s Important: Bitcoin rallied hard in the run-up to the halving event but has seen lackluster sentiment since then. The crypto peaked at $73,750.07 on March 14, with the optimism that lingered after the launch of the spot Bitcoin ETFs contributing to the strength.
After coming off the level and breaking below the $70,000 barrier, the crypto resumed its uptrend ahead of the halving. Come April along with the risky bets, Bitcoin came under pressure due to fears that the Federal Reserve may not cut rates this year amid stubbornly high inflation.
The Fed may have to reverse its rate hikes some time down the line, which could reignite a rally in all risky bets. 
While Ark&#8217;s comparison with gold supply suggests Bitcoin is becoming less inflationary than the yellow metal, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/38015516/is-bitcoin-digital-gold-peter-schiff-says-perhaps-it-never-will-make-a-new-high-pri">Peter Schiff has always shunned branding it as</a> a form of digital gold. 
At last check, Bitcoin was little changed at $66,145.63, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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President Joe Biden held a meeting with U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D &#8211; N.Y.) and other liberal lawmakers on Monday, as internal disagreements within the Democratic party over his support for Israel&#8217;s response to the Hamas attack continue to escalate.
What Happened: On Tuesday, President Biden had a meeting with Ocasio-Cortez, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-V.T.) and Ed Markey (D &#8211; Mass.) all of whom have openly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8217;s Gaza bombing campaign, Reuters reported. The meeting took place after Biden&#8217;s return from an Earth Day event in Virginia.
These lawmakers have previously voiced their opposition to Israel&#8217;s policies, with Ocasio-Cortez likening the humanitarian situation in Gaza to &#8220;an unfolding genocide.&#8221; Despite these disagreements, Ocasio-Cortez has supported Biden&#8217;s reelection, emphasizing the need to safeguard democracy both at home and abroad.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38348258/marjorie-taylor-greene-takes-step-back-in-effort-to-remove-speaker-mike-johnson-but-blasts-him-as-a?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Step Back In Effort To Remove Speaker Mike Johnson But Blasts Him As &#8216;A Lame Duck&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: This meeting occurs as Biden&#8217;s endorsement of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38350131/biden-reaffirms-ironclad-support-for-israel-amid-passover-hamas-conflict">Israel&#8217;s response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack</a> has created divisions within the Democratic party, potentially influencing Biden&#8217;s voter base ahead of the November presidential election. The White House and the lawmakers have not disclosed the topics discussed during the meeting.
Biden&#8217;s administration has maintained its backing for Israel, while increasingly highlighting the Palestinian humanitarian crisis. This follows Israel&#8217;s military offensive in response to the Hamas attack, which, as reported by Gaza&#8217;s health ministry, has led to the death of 34,000 Palestinians.
The meeting also comes in the wake of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38353867/israeli-military-intel-chief-resigns-over-hamas-attack-failures-i-have-carried-that-black-day-with-m">resignation of Major General Aharon Haliva</a>, the head of Israeli military intelligence, who took responsibility for the intelligence failures that led to a devastating Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023.
Earlier in April, an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38196069/israeli-strike-in-gaza-strip-kills-three-sons-four-grandchildren-of-hamas-leader-report">Israeli airstrike in Gaza</a> reportedly claimed the lives of three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, further escalating the conflict.
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One of the golden rules in the market (and in life) is that you get what you pay for, which makes the concept of cheap <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/">tech stocks</a> a bit questionable. Yes, they may be cheap, priced at under $10. But is that really a good thing?



Invariably, when you take a shot in the market, you must choose between higher potentiality or higher predictability. The former approach is more tempting because it means more upside &ndash; if you get it right. If you don&rsquo;t, you&rsquo;re probably looking at steep losses. At that point, you should have went with the boring and predictable names.



However, you likely can&rsquo;t strike it rich without taking some calculated potshots. With that in mind, below are cheap tech stocks to consider.



<h2>Grab (GRAB)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/shutterstock_1922313167-300x169.png" alt="Motorcycle helmet with Grab logo on a motorcycle parked at the road side"><div>Source: Nor Sham Soyod / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Falling under the application software component of cheap tech stocks, Grab (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/grab-stock-quote/">GRAB</a>) engages in the provision of super apps in compelling emerging markets. These are Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Per its public profile, the company offers its Grab ecosystem, which facilitates a wide range of services such as mobility and delivery.



What makes GRAB very enticing is that it currently runs a three-year revenue growth rate of 72%. Further, its EBITDA growth rate during the same period comes in at 37.5%. Granted, these metrics will slow as the enterprise expands. Still, at the moment, GRAB stock <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/GRAB/summary?search=grab">trades at 2.28X tangible book value</a>, below the sector median 3.53X.



For the current fiscal year, covering experts anticipate revenue to land at $2.75 billion. That&rsquo;s up 16.7% from last year&rsquo;s print of $2.36 billion. In the following year, the top line could jump to $3.22 billion, up 17% from projected 2024 sales.



Lastly, analysts rate GRAB a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/grab/forecast">unanimous strong buy</a> with a $4.41 price target.



<h2>Payoneer (PAYO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/payoneer_payo1600-300x169.png" alt="Payoneer editorial. Illustrative photo for news about Payoneer - an American financial services company."><div>Source: photo_gonzo / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Working under the infrastructure software space, Payoneer (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/payo-stock-quote/">PAYO</a>) operates as a financial technology company. It operates a payment infrastructure platform that provides customers with a one-stop, global, multi-currency account to serve their accounts receivable and accounts payable needs. Given the penchant for credit-card use, PAYO could be an intriguing idea for cheap tech stocks.



Notably, the company features a 27.5% three-year revenue growth rate. That&rsquo;s up 83.74% of the competition. Further, PAYO appears undervalued relative to certain metrics. Right now, shares trade at only 20.21X trailing-year earnings, below the sector median 26.3X. Also, PAYO is priced at 16.82X free cash flow.



For the current fiscal year, covering experts believe sales could rise to $882.83 million. That&rsquo;s up 6.2% from last year&rsquo;s print of $831.1 million. Also, in fiscal 2025, the company could post revenue of $968.18 million, up almost 10% against projected 2024 sales.



Notably, PAYO represents another <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/payo/forecast">unanimous strong buy</a> with a $6.88 average price target. The high-side target lands at $9, making it a solid choice for cheap tech stocks.



<h2>Himax (HIMX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/himx-1600-300x169.png" alt="Shipping label of a box from Himax. HIMX stock."><div>Source: Mamat Suryadi / Shutterstock</div></div>A fabless semiconductor company, Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/himx-stock-quote/">HIMX</a>) provides display imaging processing technologies for multiple international markets. Primarily, it offers display driver integrated circuits (ICs) and timing controllers that are used in televisions, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets and automotive solutions, among other categories. It&rsquo;s quietly relevant, making it a solid idea for cheap tech stocks.



Along with its pertinence to the broader tech ecosystem, Himax is undervalued. Presently, HIMX trades at only 17.16X trailing-year earnings. That&rsquo;s below 72.27% of sector rivals. Further, it trades at only 0.94X trailing-year sales. It doesn&rsquo;t get much love although the company has a history of delivering outstanding earnings performances.



For fiscal 2024, experts anticipate the company to post earnings per share of 39 cents, above last year&rsquo;s print of 29 cents. Now, the average sales target calls for parity with last year&rsquo;s result. However, the high-side estimate calls for $1.03 billion, up from 2023&rsquo;s tally of $945.43 million.



Analysts rate HIMX a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/himx">moderate buy</a> with a $7 price target.



<h2>VTEX (VTEX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/saas-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A concept image of a person holding a phone with various icons representing software-as-a-service companies."><div>Source: TierneyMJ / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Another enterprise in the application software industry, VTEX (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vtex-stock-quote/">VTEX</a>) provides a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) digital commerce platform for enterprise brands and retailers. <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/VTEX/profile">Per its corporate profile</a>, VTEX enables customers to execute their commerce strategy, including building online stores, integrating and managing orders across channels and creating marketplaces to sell products from third-party vendors. Beyond its U.S. market, it serves exciting arenas in Brazil, Argentina and Chile, among others.



Right now, the company is built for growth. Currently, its three-year sales expansion rate stands at 27.1%. That&rsquo;s up more than 83% from the rest of the field. However, investors do pay a premium for this revenue growth. For example, VTEX trades at a <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/VTEX/summary?search=vtex">trailing-year sales multiple of 6.75X</a>, above the sector median 2.21X.



For fiscal 2024, experts believe that the company&rsquo;s loss per share will land at 1 cent. That&rsquo;s an improvement over last year&rsquo;s loss of 7 cents. Also, revenue could hit $243.32 million, up 20.7% from 2023&rsquo;s haul of $255.44 million.



Analysts peg VTEX as a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/vtex/forecast">moderate buy</a> with a $10 price target. The high side goes up to $13, making it one of the cheap tech stocks to consider.



<h2>Stratasys (SSYS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ssys-stock-300x169.jpg" alt="Stratasys (SSYS) logo on a black background"><div>Source: Lutsenko_Oleksandr / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Focused on the computer hardware segment of cheap tech stocks, Stratasys (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ssys-stock-quote/">SSYS</a>) provides connected polymer-based 3D printing solutions. According to its <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SSYS/profile">public profile</a>, the company offers a range of 3D printing systems, which include polyjet printers, stereolithography printing systems and solutions for additive manufacturing, among others. Given the history of the subsector, SSYS is risky. Still, it could also attract speculators.



Operationally, Stratasys has struggled for momentum. However, the company does enjoy a solid balance sheet, with a cash-to-debt ratio of 8.71X. That&rsquo;s superior to 76.55% of the competition. Also, SSYS trades at a tangible book value of 1.04X. Theoretically, that means the market only prices shares at a modest premium to the sum of its parts.



It is possible that investors could regret not jumping on SSYS when they had the chance. Yes, projected fiscal 2024 revenue of $634.98 million isn&rsquo;t that great compared to last year&rsquo;s result of $627.6 million. However, projected 2025 sales could hit $678.46 million, up nearly 7% from forecasted 2024 revenue.



Analysts rate SSYS a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/ssys/forecast">consensus strong buy</a> with a $16.40 price target. Conspicuously, the most optimistic target calls for $23 per share.



<h2>IonQ (IONQ)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/quantum-computing-ionq-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A concept image of a processor representing quantum computing. IONQ Stock. quantum computing stocks"><div>Source: Amin Van / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Operating in the computer hardware subcategory, IonQ (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ionq-stock-quote/">IONQ</a>) engages in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems. <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/IONQ/profile">Per its corporate profile</a>, IonQ sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. It integrates with multiple cloud platforms, including those provided by Amazon (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/amzn-stock-quote/">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/msft-stock-quote/">MSFT</a>). With quantum computers poised to lead the next wave of processing innovation, IONQ is a compelling idea among cheap tech stocks.



To be fair, though, the company presents a high-risk, high-reward proposition. On the plus side, the business enjoys a stout balance sheet, with a cash-to-debt ratio of nearly 44X. That ranks higher than 88% of its rivals. On the flipside, the valuation is steep. IONQ trades at over 68X trailing-year revenue.



Nevertheless, the growth projections are enticing, leading some speculators to believe that the company could grow into its premium. Experts believe fiscal 2024 revenue could hit $38.93 million, up 76.6% from last year&rsquo;s result of $22.04 million. For fiscal 2025, sales could land at $81.83 million. If so, that would be up 110.2% from projected 2024 sales.



<h2>AST SpaceMobile (ASTS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/astronaut-300x169.jpg" alt="A concept art of an astronaut with a space secene behind. Space Stocks"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Falling under the communication equipment realm, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/asts-stock-quote/">ASTS</a>) develops and provides access to a space-based cellular broadband network for smartphones. <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ASTS/profile">According to its public profile</a>, the company is perhaps best known for providing cellular broadband services to end-users who are out of terrestrial cellular coverage. Such capacity has significant industrial applications, along with broader connectivity relevancies.



As part of the wider space economy, ASTS has attracted significant attention. Nevertheless, it&rsquo;s an incredibly risky proposition, with shares down almost 56% since the start of the year. It&rsquo;s worth mentioning that without outstanding strengths in the balance sheet, AST is largely a narrative play.



That&rsquo;s not to say that Wall Street experts refuse to numbers on the table. On the contrary, they anticipate fiscal 2024 revenue to hit $77.67 million. Last year, the company posted nothing on the top line. Not only that, the most optimistic target calls for sales of $155 million.



Finally, analysts rate ASTS stock a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/asts/forecast">unanimous strong buy</a> with an $11.13 average price target. If the stars align, we could be looking at 420% upside potential.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>A former senior business analyst for Sony Electronics, Josh Enomoto has helped broker major contracts with Fortune Global 500 companies. Over the past several years, he has delivered unique, critical insights for the investment markets, as well as various other industries including legal, construction management, and healthcare. Tweet him at @EnomotoMedia.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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Press Releases

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