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Lockheed Martin Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) reported&nbsp;first-quarter 2024 net sales growth&nbsp;of 13.7% year-over-year to $17.195 billion,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38375772/lockheed-martin-reports-first-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the consensus of $15.99 billion.</a>
Adjusted EPS of $6.33, down from $6.43 YoY, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">topped the consensus of $5.81.</a>
The gross margin contracted 194 bps to 11.6%. The operating profit declined slightly to $2.03 billion, and the margin contracted by 167 bps to 11.8%.
Aeronautics sales were $6.845 billion (+9% Y/Y), and the operating margin was 9.9%, down from 10.8% YoY.
Missiles and Fire Control sales of $2.99 billion (+25% Y/Y); operating margin was 10.4%, down from 15.8% YoY.
Rotary and Mission Systems sales of $4.09 billion (+16% Y/Y); operating margin 10.5%, up 50 bps. Space net sales of $3.27 billion (+10% Y/Y); operating margin 9.9%, up 40 bps.
Lockheed Martin generated cash from operating activities for the quarter of $1.635 billion, compared to $1.564 billion a year ago.
At the end of the quarter, LMT&#8217;s total backlog was $159.37 billion, a decline of 0.75% from December 31, 2023.
&#8220;Our $159 billion backlog includes several large National Security Space awards in the quarter and attests to the breadth of our portfolio, depth of our technical expertise, and understanding of our customers&#8217; needs,&#8221; commented Lockheed Martin Chairman, President, and CEO Jim Taiclet.
&#8220;In addition, we continued our disciplined and dynamic capital deployment by investing over $700 million into R&amp;D and capital projects and returned significant capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases as we remain committed to delivering meaningful free cash flow per share growth over the long-term,&#8221; commented Taiclet.
LMT returned $1.8 billion of cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
FY24 Outlook, reaffirmed: Lockheed Martin expects net sales of ~$68.5 billion &#8211; $70 billion versus the consensus of $69.51 billion. It sees EPS of $25.65 &#8211; $26.35 versus the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance"> consensus of $26.03.</a>
The company sees Business segment operating profit of $7.175 billion &#8211; $7.375 billion, cash from operations of $7.75 billion &#8211; $8.05 billion, and free cash flow of $6 billion-$6.3 billion.
Price Action: LMT shares are trading higher by 0.52% at $463.73 at the last check Tuesday.
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Bank of Hawaii Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOH#NYSE">BOH</a>) reported in-line earnings for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BOH/earnings">first quarter on Monday</a>.
Bank of Hawaii posted quarterly earnings of 87 cents per share, in-line with market estimates. The company's quarterly sales came in at $156.22 million, missing expectations of $160.21 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
&#8220;Bank of Hawai‘i's financial performance was solid for the first quarter of 2024,&#8221; said Peter Ho, Chairman, President, and CEO. &#8220;Credit quality, our hallmark, remained excellent with non-performing assets of 0.09% at quarter end and net charge offs of 0.07% during the quarter. Our net interest margin declined marginally by 2 basis points, while our core noninterest income and noninterest expense remained steady. Average loan growth was steady. Average deposits were down modestly, largely related to lower public deposits and the run-off of Lahaina fire related deposits which ran up in the prior quarter and spent down in the first quarter. All key capital ratios improved in the quarter as we continue to grow capital on the balance sheet.&#8221;
Bank of Hawaii shares fell 0.2% to trade at $58.33 on Tuesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Bank of Hawaii following earnings announcement.
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<li>Piper Sandler cut the price target on Bank of Hawaii from $65 to $60. Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintained a Neutral rating.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods raised the price target on Bank of Hawaii from $55 to $58. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kelly Motta maintained an Underperform rating.</li>
<li>Barclays cut the price target on Bank of Hawaii from $51 to $50. Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintained an Underweight rating.</li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Block.
Looking at options history for Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 64% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 28% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $332,367 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $335,360.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $47.5 and $120.0 for Block, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Block's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Block's whale trades within a strike price range from $47.5 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Block Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713887150_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$109.7K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$80.5K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$47.50</td>
<td>$63.3K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>513</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">53</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Block</h3>
Founded in 2009, Block provides payment services to merchants, along with related services. The company also launched Cash App, a person-to-person payment network. In 2023, Square's payment volume was a little over $200 million.
<h3>Block's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,056,696, the SQ's price is up by 2.81%, now at $73.61. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 9 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Block</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $94.4.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Block, which currently sits at a price target of $100. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Buy rating for Block, targeting a price of $99. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wolfe Research continues to hold a Outperform rating for Block, targeting a price of $100. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a In-Line rating on Block with a target price of $75. </li>
<li>An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Block, which currently sits at a price target of $98. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Block, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Block's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Eli Lilly and Co.
Looking at options history for Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) we detected 54 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 20% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $973,173 and 42, calls, for a total amount of $1,952,923.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $600.0 and $1160.0 for Eli Lilly and Co, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Eli Lilly and Co's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Eli Lilly and Co's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $600.0 to $1160.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Eli Lilly and Co 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713887145_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$56.05</td>
<td>$54.65</td>
<td>$54.65</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$409.8K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$23.35</td>
<td>$22.35</td>
<td>$22.95</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$114.7K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$183.95</td>
<td>$176.0</td>
<td>$181.0</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$90.5K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$29.8</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$29.8</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$80.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Eli Lilly and Co</h3>
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for diabetes; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Eli Lilly and Co, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Eli Lilly and Co Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 551,794, the price of LLY is up by 1.41%, reaching $741.64.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 7 days from now.</li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Eli Lilly and Co options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on LLY Options

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Expedia Group. Our analysis of options history for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 11% of traders were bullish, while 88% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $94,665, and 6 were calls, valued at $506,743.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $135.0 and $142.0 for Expedia Group, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Expedia Group's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Expedia Group's whale trades within a strike price range from $135.0 to $142.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Expedia Group Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713887139_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$129.0K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.12</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$127.6K</td>
<td>773</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.15</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>974</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">62</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Expedia Group</h3>
Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core onlint travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Expedia Group, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Expedia Group Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 320,264, with EXPE's price up by 2.53%, positioned at $134.91.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 9 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Expedia Group</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $130.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Wedbush downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $130. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Expedia Group, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Expedia Group's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/b38374758/pentair-reports-strong-first-quarter-2024-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a first-quarter 2024 net sales</a> decline of 1.11% year-over-year to $1.02 billion and a core sales decline of 1% year-over-year, beating the consensus of $1.01 billion.
The gross margin expanded to 38.4% from 37.1%. Operating income declined 1.53% YoY to $180.8 million, and the operating margin expanded to 17.8% from 17.9% a year ago.
On an adjusted basis, ROS expanded 90 bps to 21.4%.
Adjusted EPS was 94 cents, up from 91 cents YoY, beating the consensus of 90 cents.
Flow sales decreased by 2% YoY to $384.3 million, Segment income of $77.3 million (+19% Y/Y), and ROS was 20.1%, an increase of 350 bps YoY.
Water Solutions sales were $273.1 million (flat), Segment income was $55.6 million (+6% Y/Y), and ROS was 20.4%, up 110 bps YoY.
Pool segment sales were $359.5 million (-1% YoY), Segment income was $110.8 million (+6% Y/Y), and ROS was 30.8%, up 110 bps YoY.
For the quarter, net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $107 million, and free cash flow from continuing operations was $127 million.
"Order rates remained solid and our backlog and lead times have been normalizing,&#8221; Pentair CEO John L. Stauch.
&#8220;Our Transformation initiatives remained on track and continue to fuel our return on sales goal of 24 percent with potential upside by the end of fiscal 2026 as we highlighted at our recent Investor Day," Stauch added.
Second quarter 2024 Outlook:&nbsp;Pentair sees GAAP EPS of $1.08 to $1.10 and an adjusted EPS of $1.15 to $1.17 versus consensus of $1.16. It expects Sales to be up ~1%-2% YoY.
2024 Outlook:&nbsp;Pentair expects FY24 GAAP EPS of $3.76 to $3.86 (prior $3.82-$3.92) and adjusted EPS of $4.15-$4.25 vs. consensus of $4.20; sees sales increase of 2%-3% on a reported basis.
Price Action: PNR shares are trading higher by 2.08% at $80.89 at the last check Tuesday.
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Susan described their blossoming relationship during an interview with Charlie Rose, noting that while she was initially dating others, Warren would often visit her family, charming her father with shared musical sessions on the mandolin and ukulele. Her father was impressed by Warren&#8217;s intellect and character, repeatedly telling her, &#8220;You don&#8217;t understand this boy. He has a heart of gold. No pun intended.&#8221;
Their connection deepened over shared interests like dancing, which, according to Susan, ceased after they married. Despite the change in their recreational activities, Susan&#8217;s role in Warren's life was pivotal. She provided him with unconditional love and support, which she believed fueled his success. &#8220;Warren is phenomenal. And I felt that the best thing I could give him was unconditional love. And I have,&#8221; she said.
Despite his later fame and fortune, Susan recalled that Warren&#8217;s early ambitions to be the richest man in the world were met with humor and mild skepticism on her part. &#8220;He would go around saying, ‘I&#8217;m going to be the richest man.' I thought oh, OK. You can think that,&#8221; she recounted to Rose. In response, Rose said, "He would tell you he was going to be the richest man?" and she added, "In the world!" She compared it to someone who could play music that believes they're going to be Mozart, saying "I don&#8217;t know. How does anyone know?"&nbsp;
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Susan did not live to see Buffett achieve his proclaimed destiny — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32860674/if-you-invested-1-000-in-berkshire-hathaway-when-warren-buffett-became-the-worlds-richest-person-her">becoming the richest man in the world in 2008</a>. She died in 2004, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with her husband&#8217;s monumental achievements. Buffett acknowledged Susan&#8217;s immense influence on his life and success.
Warren&#8217;s personality remained consistent over the years, according to Susan. Even amid immense wealth and global recognition, he retained his humble and grounded demeanor. &#8220;He&#8217;s thinking big thoughts,&#8221; she said, hinting at his relentless focus and cerebral nature, which kept him somewhat isolated, yet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37990621/warren-buffetts-kids-say-he-wasnt-the-dad-out-in-the-backyard-throwing-the-football-but-he-was-t">connected to his family</a>.
Susan&#8217;s reflections provide a glimpse into the life of one of the world's most successful investors. Through her eyes, people see not just the financier, but the man behind the money — a man loved and supported by his partner, whose personal attributes and family life shaped his professional world.
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Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) reported upbeat earnings for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38357436/whats-going-on-with-zions-bancorp-shares-today">first quarter on Monday</a>.
The company posted a first-quarter FY24 revenue decline of 11.6% year-on-year to $742 million, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $743.481 million. Adjusted EPS of $1.03 beat the analyst consensus estimate of 98 cents, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) was $226 million, a 33% decline. Loans and leases increased 3% to $58.1 billion. Nonperforming assets were $254 million, or 0.44% of loans and leases, and the total deposits increased 7% to $74.2 billion.
Harris H. Simmons, Chairman and CEO of Zions Bancorporation, commented, &#8220;First quarter results continued to reflect the adverse impact on net interest income of the bank failures a year ago, with taxable-equivalent revenue down 11.3% from the prior year. We nevertheless saw incremental improvement in our net interest margin and earning asset growth, and adjusted operating expenses (which exclude an additional FDIC special assessment related to last year&#8217;s bank failures) increased a modest 0.4% from last year&#8217;s quarter.&#8221;
Zions Bancorporation shares rose 1.6% to trade at $41.99 on Tuesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Zions Bancorporation following earnings announcement.
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<li>RBC Capital raised the price target on Zions Bancorporation from $46 to $47. RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom maintained a Sector Perform rating.</li>
<li>UBS lowered the price target on Zions Bancorporation from $47 to $45. UBS analyst Erika Najarian maintained a Neutral rating.</li>
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Pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader Vapor highlighted the growing prominence of meme coins in the digital asset space, asserting that they have become a force that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38312370/meme-coins-and-the-bitcoin-rollercoaster-a-match-made-in-mania">cannot be ignored</a>.
What Happened: Vapor took to X (formerly Twitter) to <a href="https://twitter.com/trading_vapor/status/1782672802794926295">point out</a> several advantages of meme coins over other popular crypto investment options. They are:
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<li>More liquid than NFTs.</li>
<li>Safer than DeFi due to the absence of smart contract risks.</li>
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Meme coins also do not suffer from inflation or insider dumping through SAFTs (Simple Agreement for Future Tokens) like low float, high fully diluted value (FDV) new coins.
Vapor also suggests that meme coins provide better odds of winning compared to real-life lotteries or sports betting. As a result, they are absorbing liquidity and mindshare from various other investment venues in the cryptocurrency space.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/29155259/905735A6-57D3-4874-9AA1-75D037842DB3-2.gif" alt="Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference" class="wp-image-270548" /></a></figure>
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Why It Matters: The crypto trader foresees that by the top of the current market cycle, at least three meme coins will surpass a market capitalization of $100 billion each. This forecast highlights the potential for meme coins to reach unprecedented levels of growth and adoption.
Looking back to a February 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/02/37239951/dogecoin-shiba-inu-pepe-or-gme-coin-benzingas-followers-weigh-in-on-their-meme-coin-fave-a">Benzinga Twitter poll</a>, readers voted on which meme coins they aremost bullish on.
GME Coin topped the list, followed by Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>) took the third and fourth spot.
What's Next: The influence of meme coins and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;are topics expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga's upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.
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