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Allurion Technologies

Allurion Technologies Inc is a medical device company that focuses on creating a weight loss platform to treat overweight patients. Its platform, the Allurion Program, features the world's first and only swallowable, procedure-less intragastric balloon for weight loss and offers access to AI-powered remote patient monitoring tools, a proprietary behavior change program, secure messaging, and video telehealth that are delivered by the Allurion VCS. Its proprietary intragastric balloon, the Allurion Balloon, is in the form of a swallowed capsule that is administered to patients under the guidance of a healthcare provider without surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia.

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Allurion Technologies, Inc. Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable to purchase 1.420455 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $8.10 per share of common stock

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Tutor Perini shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its FY25 EPS guidance with its midpoint above estimates.

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QuidelOrtho shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results. Also, Jefferies upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and announced a $44 price target.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company reported first-quarter FY25 net revenue decrease of 3.9% year over year (Y/Y) to $1.234 billion, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45280891/nexstar-media-group-reports-first-quarter-net-revenue-of-1-23-billion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">align</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45280891/nexstar-media-group-reports-first-quarter-net-revenue-of-1-23-billion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">s with the consensus</a>.
Nexstar Media Group owns a diverse portfolio of media brands, including national television networks like The CW and NewsNation and digital assets like The Hill and NewsNationNow.com.
Revenues from Advertising declined 10.2% Y/Y to $460 million due to a $32 million drop in political advertising and a $20 million reduction in non-political advertising revenue on the softness of the advertising markets.
Distribution revenue remained almost flat year over year at $762 million. This segment benefited from annual rate increases, higher vMVPD subscribers, and CW affiliation additions.
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Adjusted EBITDA fell 15.7%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$381&nbsp;million, and the margin contracted to&nbsp;30.9%&nbsp;from&nbsp;35.2%&nbsp;a year ago.
EPS was&nbsp;$3.37, down from&nbsp;$5.16 in the prior-year quarter, but it beat the consensus estimate of&nbsp;$3.35.
Adjusted free cash flow totaled&nbsp;$348 million, down from&nbsp;$389 million in the prior year quarter. As of March 31, 2025, cash stood at&nbsp;$253 million.
Dividend: The Board of Directors raised the quarterly cash dividend by 10% to $1.86 per share, payable on June 2, to shareholders of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45190320/nexstar-media-group-declares-quarterly-cash-dividend-of-1-86-per-share" rel="noreferrer noopener">record as of May 19, 2025</a>.
Buyback: The company repurchased shares worth&nbsp;$75&nbsp;million&nbsp;in the quarter.
Nexstar CEO&nbsp;Perry A. Sook&nbsp;said, &#8220;As the nation&#8217;s largest local broadcaster, we strategically use our scale to drive strong operating results and cash flow and facilitate organic growth initiatives as we further elevate The CW and NewsNation to top-tier networks.&#8221;
&#8221;For the balance of 2025, we remain focused on renewing distribution contracts representing approximately 60% of our subscriber base in total for the year, continuing our path towards profitability at The CW, preparing for the 2026 political cycle, and pursuing deregulation.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVAL#NASDAQ">QVAL</a>) and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSML#NASDAQ">QSML</a>).
Price Action: Nexstar shares are up 8.45% to $169.07 at the last check on Thursday.
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Editor&rsquo;s note: This article was originally published on Forbes in September 2024. It has been updated in May 2025 to reflect new milestones, metrics and brand expansions.
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&quot;I never thought long-form content would be something I would fall in love with,&quot; says Thomas Araujo, better known to millions as <a href="https://elplanteo.com/dope-as-yola/">Dope as Yola</a>. As he launches new business ventures and celebrates personal milestones, his journey from cannabis enthusiast to cultural icon offers a compelling narrative of passion, perseverance and authenticity.
Born and raised in a community where <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">cannabis culture</a> was both a refuge and a taboo, Thomas discovered his love for the plant at a young age. Despite societal stigma, he found in cannabis a friend, a constant in his life even as everything else changed. &quot;My relationship with weed is a friend that never moved out,&quot; he shares, reflecting on his early days of experimentation and exploration.
In 2012, at the age of 22, Thomas debuted as Dope as Yola, carving out a niche in the burgeoning world of cannabis content creation. His early videos featured product reviews and playful recreations of famous movie scenes with a cannabis twist. &quot;I was showing my face with weed on Instagram before anybody else, so I got a huge following,&quot; he recalls. These early efforts laid the groundwork for what would become a massive, dedicated fanbase.
<h2>Forget Adventure Time: It&rsquo;s Story Time!</h2>
The breakthrough came with his &quot;Story Time&quot; segments, where he recounted personal anecdotes with humor and honesty. These stories resonated with viewers, many of whom saw themselves in his experiences. &quot;When I look back, I realize the amount of stupid things I&#39;ve done. And I think people can relate to it,&quot; Thomas explains. The organic connection he fostered with his audience was key to his growth, creating a community that felt more like friends than followers.
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As his popularity soared, so did his ventures. Thomas co-founded The Dopest Shop, offering hemp-derived products that provide a federally legal alternative to THC. Partnering with John Castaldi and Claudio Hand, he launched a range of disposable vapes, vape cartridges, edibles, concentrates and pre-rolls. &quot;Cannabinoids like THCA are naturally occurring, found in cannabis, and provide extremely similar effects as THC,&quot; Claudio explains. The product line quickly filled a niche in states where THC remains illegal, bringing high-quality cannabis experiences to underserved areas.
<h2>Pushing Boundaries: The Growth Of Push Trees</h2>
Thomas&rsquo;s clothing brand, Push Trees, has become a symbol of his entrepreneurial evolution. Originally launched as a fun side project to support his content creation, it quickly grew into a business cornerstone. Reflecting on the brand&rsquo;s growth, Thomas acknowledges its pivotal role in his journey: &quot;This brand has fully supported me on my content creation journey; it&#39;s the ONLY way I was able to financially survive.&quot;
Over the years, Thomas faced the unique challenges of building a streetwear brand closely tied to cannabis culture. However, the organic, grassroots support from his fanbase helped him break through. &quot;Our biggest obstacle has always been growth and getting the name out there, but we have fully overcome that hump with the authentic dedication from our fan base,&quot; he explains.
In a pivotal moment for Push Trees, Thomas secured a partnership with Zumiez, a popular action sports retailer. His condition was clear: &quot;The process took 5 days, 1 meeting, and the deal was done&hellip; with one condition. That condition is that I retain 100% creative control of every single aspect.&quot; As of 2025, Push Trees is available in over 200 Zumiez locations nationwide. The brand&rsquo;s rapid growth reflects the power of genuine fan support. &quot;We sold out in almost all of the stores within 4 days of launching,&quot; Thomas proudly notes.
<h2>Going Mainstream: A Spotify Partnership, A TED Talk&hellip; What Else?</h2>
Another defining moment in Thomas&rsquo;s career came when his &quot;Dope As Usual&quot; podcast caught the attention of Spotify (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spot#NYSE">SPOT</a>). What started as a routine upload to the platform evolved into a full-fledged partnership. &quot;The process with Spotify was extremely organic&hellip; we just upload our podcast to their platform like any other show would,&quot; he says.
The &quot;Dope As Usual&quot; podcast quickly gained traction, ranking in Spotify&rsquo;s top 25 comedy shows globally within its first month. As of May 2025, the podcast has amassed tens of millions of views and more than 2 billion minutes of watch time, even becoming a big hit in Europe. Early access to Spotify&#39;s video features amplified their reach.
Thomas and his co-host, Marty O&rsquo;Neill, made history as the first podcast duo to present at a TED Talk. Their talk, &quot;Business in the Digital Age,&quot; focused on resilience and adaptability. &quot;We needed to be on our A-game and show the world that cannabis and content creation can be viable businesses that should be taken seriously,&quot; Thomas explains.
Beyond media, Thomas is expanding into new entrepreneurial territory with the launch of his rolling paper brand. The idea began in 2019 with Raw Rolling Papers and has since evolved into a collaboration with Blazy Susan. While the release date has not yet been announced, the drop is expected soon.
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&quot;I want to approach this marketing direction the same way I do everything else&mdash;authentically going from hand to hand, fan to fan&hellip; word of mouth is more powerful than any ad in my eyes,&quot; Thomas asserts. This ethos extends to all of Thomas&rsquo;s ventures: prioritizing authenticity over flashy ads.
<h2>The &lsquo;Weedtuber&rsquo; Who Made It&mdash;Big</h2>
With approximately 1.97 million YouTube subscribers as of May 2025, Thomas is on the verge of becoming the first &quot;weedtuber&quot; to hit 2 million. &quot;I think the reason I continue to grow on YouTube (despite the pushback) is because I&#39;m truly just having fun, showing you places you may have never heard of, strains from around the world, events you may have not been able to make,&quot; he says.
Beyond cannabis, it&rsquo;s Thomas&rsquo;s relatability that resonates. &quot;My stories seem to resonate with people because of the raw truth that comes with them. I always want to make sure I let people know it&rsquo;s okay to mess up, not know what to do next, or feel lost&hellip; We all have, and you are not alone,&quot; he says.
Looking ahead, Thomas plans to continue growing The Dopest Shop, expand Push Trees into new retail locations and scale his rolling paper brand. With every move, he reaffirms what makes him unique in the cannabis and content world: an unshakable commitment to authenticity and community.
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This article was originally published on <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2024/09/17/weed-youtuber-dope-as-yola-scores-big-with-spotify-deal-word-of-mouth-is-more-powerful-than-ads/">Forbes</a> and appears here with permission. The article is from an external source. It does not represent Benzinga&#39;s reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.
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WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump&#39;s administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of efforts to enlarge the tiny commercial shipping fleet flying the American flag, according to four sources familiar with the matter.
Increasing the number of U.S.-flagged vessels is important for Trump&#39;s administration because it would enhance the ability of the U.S. commercial shipping fleet to provide logistical support for the military in time of war, and ease Washington&#39;s dependence on foreign ships to transport supplies and equipment across sea lanes.
The U.S.-flagged fleet currently numbers around 187 vessels, of which only 80 are involved in international trade. This contrasts with at least 5,500 of vessels under China&#39;s control, according to industry estimates and assessments from U.S. lawmakers.
The U.S. flag registry has struggled to attract ship owners for decades due to higher costs, a bigger tax burden and multiple requirements such as having a crew of U.S. citizens. China has become the world&#39;s top shipbuilding and shipping nation with 230 times more shipbuilding capacity than the U.S., a congressional <a href="https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Congressional-Guidance-for-a-National-Maritime-Strategy.pdf">report</a> showed last year.
Using the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) could be the most efficient way to &quot;strengthen American maritime posture&quot; because the island territory could provide a U.S.-controlled flag without the costly restrictions associated with a straight U.S. flag registration, according to Eric Dawicki, president of the Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE) research body, which submitted the proposal to U.S. officials.
All commercial ships must be registered, or flagged, with a particular country or jurisdiction to comply with safety and environmental rules.
A U.S. official said the proposal had been submitted to the National Security Council, adding it was unclear on the status. Another U.S. official confirmed that the National Security Council was aware of the proposal.
White House and USVI officials did not respond to requests for comment.
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&quot;The ongoing reliance on voluntary charter arrangements with foreign-flagged vessels to supplement America&#39;s sealift capacity poses a strategic vulnerability to U.S. maritime interests,&quot; said COPE&#39;s Dawicki, a U.S. maritime industry veteran who co-founded the Dominica flag registry.
While some lawmakers support the idea of a U.S. Virgin Islands registry, the proposal is likely to face opposition from <a href="https://aflcio.org/about/leadership/statements/opposing-proposed-us-virgin-islands-second-registry">unions</a> and others keen for a revival in domestic shipbuilding.
&quot;The USVI is an alternative, but it probably will not get much support with the drive to enlarge the U.S. fleet,&quot; said Salvatore Mercogliano, associate professor of history at North Carolina&#39;s Campbell University and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
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The majority of U.S.-flagged ships operate under a century-old regulation called the Jones Act. That law requires that U.S.-flagged vessels be built in the U.S., employ a U.S. crew, and be owned by an American individual or entity.
Those requirements were meant to help U.S. shipowners but they ultimately limited growth of the U.S. fleet, said Basil Karatzas, U.S.-based consultant with shipping specialists Karatzas Marine Advisors &amp; Co.
&quot;As a national flag, it can never compete on cost with foreign nationals&#39; labor.&quot;
Unlike with the U.S.-flag, which is vetted by the U.S. Coast Guard, the USVI authority would administer and regulate an international registry that imposes fewer requirements, according to COPE. The vessels, for example, could be foreign built and crewed by non-U.S. nationals, it said.
The U.S. Coast Guard and union officials did not respond to requests for comment.
During World War II, the U.S. Merchant Marine - a civilian organization of the commercial fleet - played a vital role in defeating the Axis powers, with over 10,000 ocean-going vessels involved in operations, according to U.S. data.
The U.S. fleet current represents under 1% of global shipping by value, separate U.S. data showed.
The idea to create an international flag in the USVI was first discussed by industry officials and <a href="https://thecope.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Implementing-the-USVI-International-Ship-Registry.pdf">COPE</a> in 2022 although it was not submitted to the previous administration under former President Joe Biden, COPE said.
Trump&#39;s administration is pushing for a regeneration of U.S. shipbuilding as well as attracting more ships to the U.S. flag registry.
There are around 20 shipyards in the U.S. - many ageing and in need of major investment, down sharply from over 80 at the end of World War II, according to U.S. lawmakers.
On April 30, U.S. Congress members from both parties launched the SHIPS for America bill that seeks to bolster and secure consistent funding for the U.S. maritime industry.
Dawicki said a USVI registry would complement the SHIPS Act, &quot;without affecting cabotage (coast to coast shipping) or the Jones Act&quot;.
Senator Todd Young&#39;s office, one of the lawmakers involved in the bill, did not respond to a request for comment.
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