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Wuling Motors Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Its principal activities are the manufacturing and sale of engines, engine-related parts, other power supply products, automotive components and accessories, steel and specialized vehicles (including new energy vehicles), as well as the provision of water and power supply to customers. The segments of the group are Vehicles' power supply systems; Automotive components and other industrial services, which is the key revenue-generating segment; Commercial vehicle assembly; and Others. The group derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.

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Last week, Biden admin imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, including 100% tax on electric vehicles. Protectionist policies aim to boost US jobs.

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Barrington Research analyst James Goss maintains Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLB#NYSE">DLB</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $100 price target.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Dolby Laboratories, Maintains $100 Price Target

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Kristen Kluska reiterates Abeona Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABEO#NASDAQ">ABEO</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $18 price target.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Overweight on Abeona Therapeutics, Maintains $18 Price Target

Barrington Research analyst Michael Petusky maintains Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRAY#NASDAQ">XRAY</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $36 price target.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Dentsply Sirona, Maintains $36 Price Target

Investors might want to bet on Howmet (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hwm#NYSE">HWM</a>), as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The Zacks rating relies solely on a company&#39;s changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements makes the Zacks rating system highly useful for individual investors, since it can be difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts. These are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time.
Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Howmet basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.
<h2>Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock Prices</h2>
The change in a company&#39;s future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. That&#39;s partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company&#39;s shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.
Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for Howmet imply an improvement in the company&#39;s underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.
<h2>Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate Revisions</h2>
As empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, tracking such revisions for making an investment decision could be truly rewarding. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988.
<h2>Earnings Estimate Revisions for Howmet</h2>
This maker of engineered products for the aerospace and other industries is expected to earn $2.59 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2024, which represents a year-over-year change of 40.8%.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Howmet. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 8.6%.
<h2>Bottom Line</h2>
Unlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of &#39;buy&#39; and &#39;sell&#39; ratings for its entire universe of more than 4000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a &#39;Strong Buy&#39; rating and the next 15% get a &#39;Buy&#39; rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
The upgrade of Howmet to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
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Barrington Research analyst Kevin Steinke maintains Crawford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $12 price target.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Crawford, Maintains $12 Price Target

Barrington Research analyst Vincent Colicchio maintains Concentrix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNXC#NASDAQ">CNXC</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $84 price target.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Concentrix, Maintains $84 Price Target

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Sarah James reiterates UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $591 price target.

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JP Morgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck maintains FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $359 to $350.

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Lido Staked Ether's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">STETH</a>) price has increased 4.81% over the past 24 hours to $2,544.41. Over the past week, STETH has experienced an uptick of over 6.0%, moving from $2,377.96 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $4,829.57. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Lido Staked Ether over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has increased 98.0% over the past week while the overall circulating supply of the coin has increased 0.05% to over 9.75 million. The current market cap ranking for STETH is #8 at $24.79 billion.
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Lido Staked Ether's Price Increased More Than 4% Within 24 hours

JP Morgan analyst Joseph Giordano maintains Auna (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUNA#NYSE">AUNA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $14 to $13.

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Auna, Lowers Price Target to $13

Over the past 24 hours, WETH's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">WETH</a>) price rose 4.91% to $2,547.10. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 7.0% gain, moving from $2,369.51 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $4,799.89. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for WETH over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has climbed 49.0% over the past week, moving opposite, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has decreased 0.8%. This brings the circulating supply to 2.93 million. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for WETH is #17 at $7.47 billion.
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WETH Rises More Than 4% In 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, Avalanche's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/avax/usd">AVAX</a>) price rose 4.82% to $27.5. This continues its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 13.0% gain, moving from $24.27 to its current price. As it stands right now, the coin's all-time high is $144.96. 
The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Avalanche over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.
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The trading volume for the coin has increased 130.0% over the past week while the overall circulating supply of the coin has increased 0.43% to over 405.96 million which makes up an estimated 56.38% of its max supply, which is 720.00 million. The current market cap ranking for AVAX is #13 at $11.10 billion.
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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Sarah James reiterates LifeMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LFMD#NASDAQ">LFMD</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $15 price target.

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China, U.S. Held Fifth Meeting Of Economic Working Group In Beijing From Sept 19-20 - Chinese State Media; China Expressed Grave Concerns Over U.S. Tariffs, Restrictions On Investment, Russia-Related Sanctions, 'Suppression And Impact' On Interests Of Chinese Companies

A substantial insider sell was reported on September 19, by Samuel Kapourales, Director at Energy Servs of America (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESOA#NASDAQ">ESOA</a>), based on the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Kapourales's recent move involves selling 50,000 shares of Energy Servs of America. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001357971/000110465924101199//Archives/edgar/data/1357971/000110465924101199/0001104659-24-101199-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value is $505,000.
At Friday morning, Energy Servs of America shares are down by 0.0%, trading at $10.38.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Energy Servs of America</h3>
Energy Services of America Corporation is engaged in providing contracting services for energy-related companies. The company is predominantly engaged in the construction, replacement, and repair of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities for utility companies and private natural gas companies. It services the gas, petroleum, power, chemical, and automotive industries and does incidental work such as water and sewer projects. Energy Service's other services include liquid pipeline construction, pump station construction, production facility construction, water and sewer pipeline installations, various maintenance and repair services, and other services related to pipeline construction.
<h3>Financial Insights: Energy Servs of America</h3>
Revenue Growth: Energy Servs of America's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 0.46%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 17.82%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 1.06, Energy Servs of America showcases strong earnings per share.
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Debt Management: Energy Servs of America's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.66. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 7.14 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.49, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 4.32, Energy Servs of America's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Energy Servs of America Insider Trades Send A Signal

Revealing a significant insider sell on September 19, Steven R Deckard, EVP at Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000029534/000106299324016770//Archives/edgar/data/29534/000106299324016770/0001062993-24-016770-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Deckard sold 2,010 shares of Dollar Gen. The total transaction amounted to $174,194. 
In the Friday's morning session, Dollar Gen's shares are currently trading at $85.6, experiencing a down of 1.04%.
<h3>Delving into Dollar Gen's Background</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
<h3>Financial Insights: Dollar Gen</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Dollar Gen's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.23% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 29.96%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Dollar Gen's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 1.7.
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Debt Management: Dollar Gen's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.51. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Dollar Gen's P/E ratio of 13.45 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.48, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry benchmarks at 11.93, Dollar Gen presents an attractive value opportunity.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Dollar Gen EVP Trades $174K In Company Stock

Revealing a significant insider sell on September 19, Prescott General Partners LLC, 10% Owner at Credit Acceptance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACC#NASDAQ">CACC</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: LLC's decision to sell 11,586 shares of Credit Acceptance was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000885550/000110465924101329//Archives/edgar/data/885550/000110465924101329/0001104659-24-101329-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $5,154,730.
Monitoring the market, Credit Acceptance's shares down by 0.0% at $464.21 during Friday's morning.
<h3>Discovering Credit Acceptance: A Closer Look</h3>
Credit Acceptance Corp is a consumer finance company that specializes in automobile loans. These loans are offered through a U.S. nationwide network of automobile dealers that benefit from sales of vehicles to consumers who could otherwise not obtain financing. The company also benefits from repeat and referral sales, and from sales to customers responding to advertisements for financing, but qualify for traditional financing. The company derives its revenue from finance charges, premiums earned on the reinsurance of vehicle service contracts, and other fees. Of these, financing charges, including servicing fees, are by far a source of revenue.
<h3>Key Indicators: Credit Acceptance's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Credit Acceptance showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 12.42% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 62.24%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Credit Acceptance's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of -3.83.
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Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.82, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 33.04 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 2.97, Credit Acceptance's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 42.5 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>The Insider's Guide to Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Taking a closer look at transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Decision: Prescott General Partners LLC Offloads $5.15M Worth Of Credit Acceptance Stock

Daniel Durn, EVP &amp; CFO at Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), reported an insider sell on September 19, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: Durn's recent move involves selling 6,500 shares of Adobe. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000796343/000079634324000206//Archives/edgar/data/796343/000079634324000206/0000796343-24-000206-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value is $3,350,328.
During Friday's morning session, Adobe shares down by 0.14%, currently priced at $525.7.
<h3>Discovering Adobe: A Closer Look</h3>
Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).
<h3>Breaking Down Adobe's Financial Performance</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Adobe's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 1.86% as of 31 August, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 89.76%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Adobe's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 3.78.
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Debt Management: Adobe's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.42, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
In-Depth Valuation Examination:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 44.58 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Adobe's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 11.4, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Adobe's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 29.91, indicates attractively priced shares.
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Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Investors should view insider transactions as part of a multifaceted analysis and not rely solely on them for decision-making.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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EVP & CFO Of Adobe Makes $3.35M Sale

Paul Seavey, EVP &amp; Chief Financial Officer at Equity Lifestyle Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELS#NYSE">ELS</a>), disclosed an insider sell on September 19, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, Seavey sold 31,988 shares of Equity Lifestyle Props. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000895417/000154728524000006//Archives/edgar/data/895417/000154728524000006/0001547285-24-000006-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total transaction value is $2,393,662.
During Friday's morning session, Equity Lifestyle Props shares down by 0.0%, currently priced at $73.57.
<h3>Get to Know Equity Lifestyle Props Better</h3>
Equity Lifestyle Properties is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently has a portfolio of 451 properties across the U.S. with a higher concentration in the Sunbelt region with 38% of the company's properties located in Florida, 12% in Arizona, and 8% in California. Equity Lifestyle targets owning properties in attractive retirement destinations with over 70% of the company's properties either being age-restricted or having an average resident age over 55.
<h3>Breaking Down Equity Lifestyle Props's Financial Performance</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Equity Lifestyle Props's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 2.65% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Insights into Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 48.45%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Equity Lifestyle Props's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 0.42.
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</ul>
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.41, Equity Lifestyle Props faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 38.32 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Equity Lifestyle Props's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 10.05 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio of 24.28, the company's market valuation exceeds industry averages.
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</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Unloading: Paul Seavey Sells $2.39M Worth Of Equity Lifestyle Props Shares

Hock E Tan, President and CEO at Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on September 19, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: Tan's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001730168/000173016824000101//Archives/edgar/data/1730168/000173016824000101/0001730168-24-000101-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday unveiled the sale of 50,000 shares of Broadcom. The total transaction value is $8,168,550.
Broadcom shares are trading up 0.7% at $168.59 at the time of this writing on Friday morning.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
<h3>Broadcom: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Broadcom showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 47.27% as of 31 July, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 63.92%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Broadcom's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of -0.4.
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</ul>
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.07, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current Price to Earnings ratio of 135.23 is higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 16.58, Broadcom's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 38.46, Broadcom demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions should be considered alongside other factors when making investment decisions, as they can offer important insights.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Broadcom Insider Trades Send A Signal

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Despite <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/nasdaq-li-consensus-analyst-rating-2023-10-15/" target="_blank">analyst optimism</a>, American investors don&rsquo;t believe Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/li-stock-quote/">LI</a>) can keep up its growth and profit pace. Having said that, what does this mean for LI stock?
By conventional measures it seems undervalued. The company expects sales of $10.3 billion this year. The market cap is $34 billion. That&rsquo;s less than half the price-to-sales ratio of Tesla (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/">TSLA</a>), despite a higher growth rate, and Li is profitable
Throughout the last month, Li stock has fallen almost 16%, while the rest of the market is down by just 3.5%. This comes despite continuing good results. Li sold 6,900 of its plug-in hybrids during the week of October 2-8 alone, putting it first in<a href="https://carnewschina.com/2023/10/10/china-nev-sales-in-week-40-byd-51400-li-auto-6900-nio-1300/" target="_blank"> the luxury class</a> among China&rsquo;s domestic automakers.

<h2>Where&rsquo;s the Chinese Middle Class?</h2>
<div><img src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/shutterstock_1904062051-300x169.png" alt="A large shopping mall in the central city is festooned with Chinese flags in celebration of the National Day after the victory against the Covid-19 epidemic." width="300" height="169"><div>Source: humphery / Shutterstock.com</div></div>
It is luxury that is the problem. BYD (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/byddf-stock-quote/">BYDDF</a>) and Wuling (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wlmtf-stock-quote/">WLMTF</a>), which focus on cars affordable to China&rsquo;s middle class, are soaking up lower-end market demand. Li is ignoring China&rsquo;s middle class just like Ford Motor (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/f-stock-quote/">F</a>) and General Motors (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gm-stock-quote/">GM</a>) are here.
Yet those people are buying. BYD alone shipped 51,400 cars in October&rsquo;s first week. If Ford and GM acted less like Li and more like BYD, they would be doing better.
While the United Auto Workers strike to<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/13/uaw-strikes-what-to-make-of-the-latest-escalation-at-ford.html" target="_blank"> keep American auto workers</a> in the middle class, China&rsquo;s auto workers are a long way from being there. Li workers are comparatively well-paid, for Chinese auto workers. Li was recently advertising jobs at about <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-auto-workers-bear-brunt-price-war-fallout-widens-2023-09-05/" target="_blank">$4.25 per hour</a>, and was having no trouble filling them.
The only Li workers who can afford Li cars are Li executives, who are <a href="https://pandaily.com/salary-gap-exists-among-executives-in-chinas-automakers/" target="_blank">among the best-paid in the industry</a>. It&rsquo;s the kind of salary structure that makes politicians&rsquo; claims of a &ldquo;communist&rdquo; China absurd.
Li pays relatively well because it offers what Li executives want, an electric-powered car without compromises, thanks to a back-up gasoline engine. This lets Li deliver a full-size SUV, with electronics like those in a Tesla, at a competitive price. This is a point I have been making <a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/09/why-li-auto-should-be-on-every-investors-radar-for-2025/" target="_blank">for months</a>, long before the analyst community climbed on board.
<h2>Hope the High Road</h2>
<div><img src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ev-solid-state-battery1600-300x169.png" alt="Solid State Battery for EV Electric Vehicle, new research and development batteries with solid electrolyte energy storage for automotive car industry, cathode. 3d illustration. Top Battery Stocks to Buy" width="300" height="169"><div>Source: Just_Super / Shutterstock.com</div></div>
Li&rsquo;s plans for 2024 and 2025 involve continuing to scale its hybrid opportunity while slowly bringing in all-electric vehicles, based on <a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/10/driving-forward-how-li-auto-is-shaping-the-2024-ev-market-landscape/" target="_blank">new metal battery technology</a>. This could mean <a href="https://cnevpost.com/2023/06/21/li-auto-ceo-goal-1-6-million-sales-2025/" target="_blank">1.6 million deliveries in 1925</a>, just three years behind the pace of BYD.
Will there be enough high-end buyers in China to absorb all that demand? There could be. However, that also makes Li&rsquo;s export plans an open question. When will it enter the global market, and to what effect?
The plan currently is for Li to only <a href="https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-li-auto-has-no-plans-to-go-global-before-2028" target="_blank">export used cars</a>, testing demand so it doesn&rsquo;t have to take big risks, mainly to Asia and the Middle East. It sees little demand for family-sized SUVs in Europe, and that&rsquo;s where China&rsquo;s primary export markets lie.
The plan is also to keep scaling production, to <a href="https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-li-auto-has-no-plans-to-go-global-before-2028" target="_blank">3 million in 2028</a>. By that time, Li expects China&rsquo;s EV industry to have consolidated into just four to five hands, including BYD and Tesla. Li intends to have one of those hands.
Right now, everything is going to plan. Li is beating its own production targets, and likely <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4640297-li-auto-stock-margin-surprise-potential-for-q3-earnings-reiterate-buy" target="_blank">beating estimates on margins</a>. Li earnings, currently scheduled for <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/LI/earnings" target="_blank">December 8</a>, should thus beat estimates. This will make the stock appear very undervalued.
<h2>The Bottom Line on LI Stock</h2>
<div><img src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/liauto1600-300x169.png" alt="Li Auto (Li Xiang) brand logo and electric car in store. A Chinese EV(electric vehicle) company" width="300" height="169"><div>Source: Robert Way / Shutterstock.com</div></div>
If China is going to evolve into a &ldquo;big three&rdquo; or &ldquo;big four&rdquo; model, as in the United States. If Li can maintain its growth pace to become one of those survivors, the stock is ridiculously undervalued.
However, Li will be making Cadillacs, not Chevys. In the long run, a company&rsquo;s profits must come from the center of the market to be sustainable. Li may need to buy one of its struggling rivals to meet the market.
As of this writing, Dana Blankenhorn did not hold (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&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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Is Li Auto's Luxury Focus Leaving Out China's Middle Class?

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Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/li-stock-quote/">LI</a>) stock is just the largest of four Chinese electric vehicle names traded in New York. The others are Xpeng (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/xpev-stock-quote/">XPEV</a>), Nio (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nio-stock-quote/">NIO</a>), and Polestar (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/psny-stock-quote/">PSNY</a>). The last is based in Sweden but controlled by Geely (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gelyf-stock-quote/">GELYF</a>), a Chinese company.
There are others. BYD (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/byddf-stock-quote/">BYDDF</a>) is the largest, by far, but they&rsquo;re not alone.&nbsp;There are also joint ventures, like Wuling Motors (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wlmtf-stock-quote/">WLMTF</a>) and General Motors (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gm-stock-quote/">GM</a>) of the U.S. The question I want investors to ask today is, can Li stock survive in this crowd?
<h2>Chinese Industrial Policy</h2>
China&rsquo;s industrial policy is aimed at creating mass employment for people whose parents were poorer than 19th century American sharecroppers.
This makes cars important. They&rsquo;re built by armies of workers, much as smartphones are assembled. But they&rsquo;re designed by educated engineers and programmers who can make six figures, like their American counterparts.
Electric cars are important because Chinese industrial policy wants to dominate the green industries of tomorrow. The air in many Chinese cities is like the Los Angeles smog of the 20th century, or the London fog of the 19th century. China dominates in the production of solar panels and electric batteries. Greener transportation just makes sense.
China encouraged production with big tax subsidies. But China is anxious to get rid of them. If the economy were doing better, it might have already done this. Once the subsidies are gone, expect rapid industry consolidation.
To survive, companies will need to be scaled. Li Auto looks scaled, but it&rsquo;s much smaller than BYD. It&rsquo;s also smaller than Tesla (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/">TSLA</a>), brought in to give Chinese companies a global leader to shoot at.
<h2>Li&rsquo;s Electric Risk</h2>
Li found a niche with hybrid SUVs. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) deliver 200 miles of range on batteries. That&rsquo;s enough so city drivers can recharge at home each night.
The gas engine feeds the battery and increases that range to 800 miles. This eliminates the &ldquo;range anxiety&rdquo; that keeps many buyers from going electric.
But this is a short-term advantage. Li plans to add fully electric cars to its line, and gradually evolve to an all-electric future. At that point, its pitch to buyers will change. The company insists it will master full self-driving, like Tesla.
As the prices of batteries decline, <a href="https://www.notebookcheck.net/Solid-state-battery-cost-of-US-42-000-per-EV-discouraged-earlier-adoption.736803.0.html" target="_blank">it will cut prices.</a> But it will continue to deliver full-size cars.
This means Li is ignoring much of the Chinese car market, the middle-class families drawn to BYD&rsquo;s cars and the Hongguang Mini. This is the biggest risk I see in the brand today.
Can battery prices decline fast enough for Li to match what it delivers to what people want? Li has not yet expressed any interest in the export market, except for used cars. This means it will remain smaller than its chief rivals, a Cadillac among Chevys, a BMW among VW Beetles.
<h2>The Bottom Line on Li Stock</h2>
<a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2023-07-carbon-stabilized-li-si-anodes-all-solid-state-li-ion.html" target="_blank">Lower-cost, all-metal batteries are coming.</a>&nbsp;So are lower-cost EVs affordable to the global middle class.
It&rsquo;s ironic to hear GM CEO Mary Barra claim she can&rsquo;t sell an electric under $40,000, <a href="https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1139848_sub-40-000-evs-can-t-yet-be-profitable-says-gm-ceo" target="_blank">given the Mini&rsquo;s success.</a> &nbsp;She is assuming that the structure of the U.S. market will remain the same as battery costs decline. She&rsquo;s also panicking about <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/panic-over-metals-for-evs-goes-all-the-way-to-automakers-c-suites/articleshow/98403936.cms" target="_blank">a supply problem</a> technology can solve.
Li is a better buy than GM because Li understands the issues. I personally believe Toyota Motor (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tm-stock-quote/">TM</a>) is a better buy than Li because Toyota is scaled to solve these issues. China&rsquo;s industry will have to consolidate to provide a real threat. But will Li be among the survivors?
As of this writing, Dana Blankenhorn did not hold (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&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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<a href="http://www.danablankenhorn.com/">Dana Blankenhorn</a> has been a financial and technology journalist since 1978. He is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Technologys-Big-Bang-Yesterday-Tomorrow-ebook/dp/B0829C7XSF">Technology&rsquo;s Big Bang: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Moore&rsquo;s Law</a>, available at the Amazon Kindle store. Tweet him at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/danablankenhorn">@danablankenhorn</a>, connect with him on <a href="https://journa.host/@DanaBlankenhorn"> Mastodon</a> or subscribe to his <a href="https://danafblankenhorn.substack.com/">Substack</a>.
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