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Quantum-Si Has Expanded Its International Distribution Network To 15 Partners, The Commercial Distribution Network Includes Further Expansion Across Western And Eastern Europe And Asia, As Well As New Expansion Into The Middle East, Africa, South America, And The South Pacific Regions

Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak initiates coverage on V2X (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVX#NYSE">VVX</a>) with a Sell rating and announces Price Target of $54.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On V2X with Sell Rating, Announces Price Target of $54

Rodman &amp; Renshaw analyst Elemer Piros initiates coverage on FibroBiologics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBLG#NASDAQ">FBLG</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $12.

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Rodman & Renshaw Initiates Coverage On FibroBiologics with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $12

As the global commodity market braces for a challenging 2025,&nbsp;ING Group NV&nbsp;forecasts a bullish outlook for gold amid potential trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
What Happened: ING Group NV&nbsp;anticipates a difficult year for commodities in 2025, driven by possible trade tensions between the United States and China. Despite this, gold is expected to maintain its status as a safe haven, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/gold-will-shine-in-bearish-year-ahead-for-commodities-ing-says">reported</a> on Thursday.
The report indicates that President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s proposed tariffs could disrupt markets, impacting oil, metals, and agriculture. Traders are also monitoring China&#8217;s stimulus measures, which could affect consumption.&nbsp;Warren Patterson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ewa Manthey&nbsp;from ING noted that the commodity sector might face downward pressure with balanced supply and demand.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42405504/dogecoin-can-touch-18-if-things-go-wild-says-influential-crypto-trader-thankful-for-the-dip-and-will-buy-more?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dogecoin Can Touch $18 If Things &#8216;Go Wild,&#8217; Says Influential Crypto Trader: &#8216;Thankful For The Dip And Will Buy More&#8217;</a> 
Gold is projected to continue its record-breaking trend,&nbsp;with prices averaging $2,760 an&nbsp;ounce in 2025. Central banks are likely to drive demand as they diversify reserves amid geopolitical tensions.&nbsp;The outlook for industrial metals&nbsp;remains uncertain, with factors like trade policies and Chinese demand influencing prices. Copper is predicted&nbsp;to average $8,900 a ton, while grains and soft commodities face volatility due to trade disputes and weather concerns.
Why It Matters: The anticipated performance of gold aligns with earlier <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41810728/jpmorgan-predicts-strong-performance-for-bitcoin-and-gold-under-trump-presidency">predictions by&nbsp;JPMorgan</a>, which foresaw significant gains for both Bitcoin and gold following Trump&#8217;s presidential win. This is attributed to a &#8220;debasement trade,&#8221; where assets like gold are seen as reliable stores of value amid currency devaluation.
Despite the chaotic metals market post-Trump&#8217;s re-election,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41877899/trump-re-election-jolts-metals-market-as-gold-sees-a-stumble-not-a-sea-change">JPMorgan&#8217;s Commodities Research team</a>&nbsp;emphasized that gold&#8217;s recent fluctuations are merely a &#8220;stumble, not a sea change.&#8221; Meanwhile, some voices, like&nbsp;Michael Saylor, advocate for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42413650/michael-saylor-urges-us-to-ditch-gold-for-bitcoin-sell-the-past-own-the-future">shift towards Bitcoin</a>, labeling gold as outdated. However, gold&#8217;s enduring appeal as a safe haven remains significant amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, Gold ETFs have been experiencing an upward tick after Trump&#8217;s win in the 2024 elections. SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) increased by 4.54% while iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) rose by 4.52%. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) witnessed an 8.25% rise in the past month while VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) rose by 10.57%.
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Gold To Shine Bright In 2025 As Top Investment Bank Predicts Bullish Outlook Amid Trade Tensions

On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) made a significant stride in bridging the gap between Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhones and Windows PCs with its latest Phone Link update.
What Happened: With the new Phone Link update (version 1.24112.89.0 or higher), Windows Insiders can now share files back and forth between their iPhone and PC.&nbsp;
Simply put, users can seamlessly transfer photos, documents, and more between their iPhones and Windows computers, just like Android users have been doing all along.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42453840/how-to-unlock-apple-intelligence-features-with-ios-18-2-everything-you-need-to-know">How To Unlock Apple Intelligence Features With iOS 18.2: Everything You Need To Know</a>
Here's What You Need To Get Started
To start sharing files between their iPhone and PC, users will need an iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, the Link to Windows app (version 1.24112.73 or higher) on their iPhone, a Phone Link version 1.24112.89.0 or higher on their PC, and enrollment in the Windows Insider Program.
For people who have never connected their iPhone to Phone Link, it's an easy setup process that offers the file-sharing feature right from the start.
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What You Need To Do:
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<li>From the iPhone, tap the share icon and choose "Link to Windows."</li>
<li>Select the desired PC, and voilà!</li>
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For PC-to-iPhone sharing, right-click on the file, select "Share," and pick "My Phone."
For those who are already connected, simply visit aka.ms/addAccount on the PC to activate the new feature.
Why It Matters: While this update is a major improvement, Microsoft's journey to fully unlock iPhone-PC integration is ongoing.
The app still can&#8217;t mirror apps or handle group chats in iMessage, but it&#8217;s a solid start in making cross-platform file sharing more accessible for all.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech">following this link</a>.
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Microsoft Brings iPhone File Sharing To Windows PCs With New Phone Link Update: Here's What You Need To Know

Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers initiates coverage on Lamb Weston Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $81.

Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage On Lamb Weston Hldgs with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $81

Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers initiates coverage on e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $133.

Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage On e.l.f. Beauty with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $133

Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers initiates coverage on Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $32.

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Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage On Celsius Holdings with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $32

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) subsidiary Google's unveiling of its next-generation quantum chip, "Willow" has sent ripples through the tech world, with its lightning-fast computation capabilities stoking concerns for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and other cryptocurrencies.
What happened: The new chip, developed at the company's California quantum lab, can solve a standard benchmark computation in under five minutes, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-willow-chip-outsmarts-supercomputers-completing-tasks-in-minutes-that-would-take-10-septillion-years">task that would take the world&#8217;s fastest supercomputers 10 septillions</a>, or 10^25, years to solve.
The fear is, it would break the much-vaunted Bitcoin security.
For context, Bitcoin's decentralized and trustless structure is powered by cryptography—a practice of coding information to keep it secure and only readable by the intended recipient. 
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A widely followed X user, going by the pseudonym John Trades MBA, made a sweeping remark on the new chip&#8217;s impact on Bitcoin&#8217;s mining.
"If Google quantum chip Willow is really that good they could mine all the remaining Bitcoin. 1.1 million Bitcoins are left to be mined worth $110 billion."
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&mdash; John Trades MBA (@JPATrades) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPATrades/status/1866247737836249519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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However, his claims were quickly fact-checked, with users pointing out that the hashing algorithm used in Bitcoin to verify transactions and public addresses was theorized to be quantum-resistant.
Users also highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40820546/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-hits-all-time-high-of-92-67-trillion-as-hash-rate-surges#:~:text=Bitcoin%20Mining%20Difficulty%20Hits%20All,As%20Hash%20Rate%20Surges%20%2D%20Benzinga">Bitcoin&#8217;s difficulty adjustment</a> algorithm that ensures that new blocks are mined roughly every 10 minutes, regardless of the number of miners or the amount of computing power they use.
Renowned internet entrepreneur Kevin Rose also decided to allay the fears.&nbsp;
"Estimates indicate that compromising Bitcoin&#8217;s encryption would necessitate a quantum computer with approximately 13 million qubits to achieve decryption within a 24-hour period," Rose explained. "In contrast, Google&#8217;s Willow chip, while a significant advancement, comprises 105 qubits."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Q: Can Google&#39;s Willow crack Bitcoin? Estimates indicate that compromising Bitcoin&#39;s encryption would necessitate a quantum computer with approximately 13 million qubits to achieve decryption within a 24-hour period. In contrast, Google&#39;s Willow chip, while a significant…
&mdash; Kevin Rose (@kevinrose) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinrose/status/1866253464420208722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Tyler, another X user with a big following, made the same argument while highlighting Bitcoin&#8217;s flexibility to be forked and upgraded at any time to keep up with advancing technology.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Willow has 105 Qubits. To crack Bitcoin you need between 200-400million Qubits. It can also be forked at anytime and upgraded. Fantasising about Bitcoin dying just because you were too brain dead to buy in and make money is the real tweet. <a href="https://t.co/HOM0naWG0k">https://t.co/HOM0naWG0k</a> <a href="https://t.co/WeABK7h8Kv">pic.twitter.com/WeABK7h8Kv</a>
&mdash; Tyler (@TylerDurden) <a href="https://twitter.com/TylerDurden/status/1866279919661219903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Another user, Pablo Lacasia, who described himself as a technology enthusiast, took a more balanced position, acknowledging the risk at hand.
"The consensus from available information is that while there is a risk, it&#8217;s not immediate, and the crypto community is aware of the need for proactive measures," Lacasia stated.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">While <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/quantum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#quantum</a> computers pose a theoretical threat to Bitcoin&#39;s current security model, the actual impact depends on the advancement of quantum technology versus the readiness and adaptability of Bitcoin&#39;s protocol to new cryptographic standards. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> could potentially…
&mdash; Pablo Lacasia (@LacasiaPablo) <a href="https://twitter.com/LacasiaPablo/status/1866236477853880398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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He added that though Bitcoin can potentially survive by transitioning to quantum-resistant algorithms, the process would be "challenging."
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Will Google's New 'Willow' Chip Break Bitcoin? Some Dismiss It As 'Fantasy' While Others Flag 'Risk' That Isn't Immediate

SpaceX has rolled out its Starship spacecraft to the launch pad at Starbase for testing ahead of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/starship">next flight test</a>, implying an imminent launch.
What Happened: &#8220;Starship ready for testing ahead of Flight 7,&#8221; SpaceX said in a post on social media platform X. The post was adjoined by photographs of the spacecraft on the pad.
The company, however, did not specify when the next flight would be.
Last week, SpaceX rolled out the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42376619/spacex-tests-starship-booster-ahead-of-next-flight">booster of the two-stage vehicle</a> to the launch pad for testing.
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&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1867048387348250707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Starship is currently in the testing and development phase.
The company has conducted six test flights of the vehicle thus far starting in April 2023 but without a payload. The last flight test took place in November.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;The Starship vehicle is part of big dreams. While NASA is looking forward to taking humans back to the surface of the Moon after a gap of over 50 years with the help of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">custom version of Starship</a>, Musk is dreaming of taking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40770222/elon-musk-sets-2026-for-starships-first-uncrewed-mars-mission-targeting-successful-landing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">humans to the planet Mars</a>&nbsp;aboard Starship.
&#8220;…I would not be surprised if we fly 400 Starship launches in the next four years," SpaceX President and COO&nbsp;Gwynne Shotwell&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/11/42105704/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-reveals-technical-glitch-that-led-company-to-drop-key-objective-of-starships-6th-test-flight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said at the Baron Investment Conference</a>&nbsp;in New York last month.
SpaceX is a privately held company. Unlike Musk's publicly held EV company Tesla, SpaceX&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42022150/spacex-to-launch-tender-offer-valuing-company-at-over-250-billion-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">does not divulge its financials</a>&nbsp;periodically.
"We are going to make some money on Starlink this year. But ultimately I think Starship will be the thing that takes us over the top as one of the most valuable companies," Shotwell previously said.
For the upcoming flight test, SpaceX will attempt to land the Starship spacecraft in the ocean yet again.
&#8220;We will do one more ocean landing of the ship. If that goes well, then SpaceX will attempt to catch the ship with the tower,&#8221; Musk previously said.
Despite SpaceX being private, investors can leverage Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXYZ#NYSE">DXYZ</a>) and Cathie Wood‘s Ark Venture Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKVX#NASDAQ">ARKVX</a>) to participate in the Musk-led space company's growth.
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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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan reiterates Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $210 price target.

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Goldman Sachs Reiterates Buy on Alphabet, Maintains $210 Price Target

Baird analyst William Power initiates coverage on Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $70.

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Baird Initiates Coverage On Palantir Technologies with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $70

Seaport Global analyst David Joyce upgrades Comcast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announces $46 price target.

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Seaport Global Upgrades Comcast to Buy, Announces $46 Price Target

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has spurred speculation about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42282544/tesla-has-no-plans-to-sell-cybertruck-in-china-report">Cybertruck being introduced in China </a>by reportedly filing with China&#8217;s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to measure the energy consumption of the stainless steel truck.
What Happened: Tesla received an Automobile Energy Consumption Label on Wednesday, according <a href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/12/11/tesla-completes-energy-consumption-filing-cybertruck-china/">to</a> a report by CnEVPost. The vehicle is classified as an M1 passenger vehicle in MIIT&#8217;s database with a range of 618 kilometers (384 miles.)
The filing has again spurred speculation of the stainless steel truck being sold in the country. However, the Automobile Energy Consumption Label is just one among the many compliance requirements to sell a vehicle mode in China, the report noted.
Tesla started delivering Cybertrucks to customers in the U.S. on Nov. 30, 2023. Since then, the company has also started delivering the vehicle to customers in Canada and Mexico.
The company took the Cybertruck for a spin around China earlier this year as part of a tour but is yet to begin selling it in China. While Tesla's China website lists the Cybertruck among the company's several EV offerings, customers from the country cannot order it.
Why It Matters: Getting approvals for the stainless steel vehicle on roads would be difficult in China, Tesla CEO Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36626369/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-tempers-down-expectations-of-cybertruck-rollout-in-china-could-ship-some-prototy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said in January</a>, without explaining why.
The Cybertruck is currently manufactured only at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42262279/a-year-after-teslas-first-cybertruck-deliveries-the-truck-has-a-long-way-to-go-to-meet-musks-goals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company's gigafactory in Texas</a>, meaning that if Tesla chooses to sell it in China, it would have to be imported into the country like the company's other pricier EV offerings Model S and Model X.
Tesla's gigafactory in Shanghai only&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42194964/tesla-expands-in-china-partners-with-over-400-local-suppliers-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">makes the company's lower-priced mass-market offerings</a>&nbsp;Model 3 and Model Y.
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Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $395 to $422.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $422

&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4323297-1&amp;h=2179076444&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aon.com%2F&amp;a=Aon+plc">Aon plc</a>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>), a leading global professional services firm, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have structured a tailor-made and highly innovative facility supporting the revitalization of the war risk insurance market in Ukraine. With support from Aon, the EBRD has launched a new guarantee designed to boost the provision of reinsurance capacity to private sector insurers, addressing the ongoing challenges posed by the war.
Under the new €110 million Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility, the EBRD will support global reinsurance companies through a guarantee covering losses on specific war-related risks underwritten by local Ukrainian insurers. The structure seeks to leverage existing market infrastructure and tested risk transfer mechanisms from the insurance industry to provide the protection private sector investors require.&nbsp;

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Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cien/earnings">opening bell, on Thursday, Dec. 12.</a>
Analysts expect the Hanover, Maryland-based retailer to report quarterly earnings at 65 cents per share, down from 75 cents per share in the year-ago period. Ciena projects quarterly revenue of $1.1 billion, compared to $1.13 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Tuesday, Stifel analyst Ruben Roy reiterated Ciena with a Buy and raised the price target from $75 to $82.
Ciena shares gained 3.3% to close at $73.21 on Wednesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CIEN/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Stifel analyst Ruben Roy reiterated the stock with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $75 to $82 on Dec. 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 85%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Jim Suva maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $68 to $84 on Dec. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintained a Neutral rating and boosted the price target from $60 to $75 on Dec. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight with a price target of $63 on Oct. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Amit Daryanani downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line with a price target of $65 on Oct. 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
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Considering buying CIEN stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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A former Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) executive has provided rare insights into Jeff Bezos&#8216; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42441669/jeff-bezos-warns-thinking-small-is-a-self-fulfilling-prophecy-says-we-overestimate-risk-and-underestimate-opportunity">management philosophy</a> that helped build the e-commerce giant into a $2.4 trillion company, highlighting the founder&#8217;s preference for exhaustive debates over quick compromises.
What Happened: Ethan Evans, former Vice President of Prime Gaming, shared on X that Bezos actively encouraged lengthy arguments, even when they challenged his positions.
Evans recounted a specific incident involving the Prime Attribution Model, which determined revenue allocation among Amazon&#8217;s business units.
&#8220;During one chapter of the debate, the discussion went on for so long that the CFO stepped in and asked, &#8216;Jeff, do you want me to end this?'&#8221; Evans wrote. &#8220;Jeff explicitly said no.&#8221;
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&mdash; Ethan Evans (@EthanEvansVP) <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanEvansVP/status/1866150528134131954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This management approach aligns with Bezos&#8217;s recently disclosed views on productivity. In a 2023 interview on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Bezos advocated for &#8220;messy meetings&#8221; without strict time constraints, believing that allowing minds to wander leads to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38422720/jeff-bezos-reveals-his-unconventional-approach-to-productivity-i-believe-in-wandering">better problem-solving</a>.
Evans explained that while his team never succeeded in changing the PAM model, Bezos&#8217;s openness to ongoing debate ensured all perspectives were considered. This approach combined two key Amazon principles: avoiding compromise merely for social cohesion and &#8220;disagree and commit.&#8221;
The leadership style <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42407739/trump-announces-plans-to-have-dinner-with-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-as-billionaire-rivals-turn-unexpected-allies-after-years-of-clashes">appears to have paid off</a>. Under Bezos&#8217;s guidance, Amazon grew into one of the world&#8217;s most valuable companies, and Bezos himself now ranks second on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index with a $249 billion net worth.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite recording an all-time high during the session.
Shares of Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) fell around 1% on Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter results. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) shares gained 5.5% on Wednesday in a possible reaction to the unveiling of Gemini 2.0.
On the economic data front, the Consumer Price Index rose by 2.7% year-over-year in November 2024, exceeding October&#8217;s 2.6% reading and matching analyst estimates of 2.7%, according to TradingEconomics. This marks the second consecutive increase in annual inflation — a trend not seen since April.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities stocks recording the biggest losses on Wednesday. However, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 99 points to 44,148.56 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.82% to 6,084.19, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.77% to close at 20,034.89 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), and Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 51.66, the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 47.5.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Nasdaq Settles Above 20,000 Following Inflation Data, Alphabet Surges After Gemini 2.0 Unveil: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold approximately $88 million worth of company stock over the past week, according to regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday.
What Happened: The sales occurred in two tranches, with Zuckerberg divesting $43.82 million in shares last week followed by an additional $44.29 million this week. The transactions were executed at prices ranging from $607.97 to $621.88 per share, the SEC filings show.
The stock sales come amid Meta&#8217;s stellar performance in 2024, with shares surging 82.70% year-to-date. The company&#8217;s stock closed at $632.68 on Wednesday, up 2.16%, though it edged down 0.20% in after-hours trading.
The social media giant&#8217;s robust performance aligns with the broader success of the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech companies. Meta, alongside Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Tesla Inc., reached new record highs during Wednesday&#8217;s trading session. Together, these tech giants have achieved a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/12/42447567/magnificent-seven-tech-titans-hit-182-trillion-market-cap-alphabet-amazon-apple-meta-tesla-jointly-notch-all-time-highs">combined market capitalization of $18.2 trillion</a>.
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Why It Matters: Despite the recent share sales, Zuckerberg remains one of the world&#8217;s wealthiest individuals, ranking third on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index with a net worth of $224 billion. 
The insider selling activity at Meta has been notable, with company insiders selling 59.63K shares worth $90.71M over the past 30 days, while no insider purchases were reported during the same period.
Meta currently boasts a market capitalization of $1.59 trillion and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.23. The company&#8217;s stock has traded between $320.00 and $629.79 over the past 52 weeks, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook. 
Based on 41 analyst ratings, Meta has a consensus price target of $639.56, with recent analyses from Piper Sandler, Raymond James, and Wells Fargo suggesting an average upside potential of 4.85%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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