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Arrival

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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Emily Bodnar maintains Arcellx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLX#NASDAQ">ACLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $95 to $115.

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Analyst Ratings

ACLX

HC Wainwright & Co. Maintains Buy on Arcellx, Raises Price Target to $115

We revise our guidance
Due to higher-than-expected inflation in the second half of the year, we have revised our year-end inflation forecast upwards. Accordingly, we are updating our revenue growth target5 for 2024 to approximately 7%. We maintain our EBITDA margin expectation at approximately 42% and our operational capex to sales6 ratio target at approximately 23%.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our employees for their contributions to our success and express my gratitude to our Board of Directors for their continued support.
(1) EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See page 14 for the explanation of how we calculate Adjusted EBITDA and its reconciliation to net income (2) Excluding M2M (3) Following the change in organizational structure, the revenues of Turkcell Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.Ş. (Insurance Agency), which was previously managed under Financell, are now classified as "Other" in the Techfin segment as of the first quarter of 2023. (4) Including IPTV, OTT TV, fizy, lifebox and GAME+ (5) Our expectations for 2024 incorporate the effects of inflation accounting under IAS 29. These projections are based on assumptions regarding factors beyond our control, including key macroeconomic indicators such as inflation. Specifically, we are assuming an annual inflation rate of 43%, applied on a monthly basis, (previous estimate: 37%). This paragraph contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current estimates and expectations regarding market conditions across all of our businesses. However, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will occur as anticipated. For a discussion of the various factors that could impact the outcome of these forward-looking statements, please refer to our 2023 annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC, specifically the risk factors section. (6) Excluding license fees

Guidance

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri On Thursday November 7, 2024 Said Due To Higher-Than-Expected Inflation In The 2H Of The Year, Have Revised Our Year-End Inflation Forecast Upwards; Updating Our Revenue Growth Target For 2024 To ~ 7%. We Maintain Our EBITDA Margin Expectation At ~ 42% And Our Operational CapEx To Sales Ratio Target At ~ 23%

Needham analyst James Ricchiuti maintains nLight (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASR#NASDAQ">LASR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $15 to $16.

LASR

Needham Maintains Buy on nLight, Raises Price Target to $16

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AAPL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 27 extraordinary options activities for Apple. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 48% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $387,928, and 19 are calls, amounting to $1,239,539.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $240.0 for Apple, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Apple'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 Apple's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $240.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Apple 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731094737_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$312.0K</td>
<td>30.6K</td>
<td>487</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$129.6</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>489</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$100.5K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>948</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$91.7K</td>
<td>972</td>
<td>189</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Apple</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
<h3>Current Position of Apple</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 14,296,721, the price of AAPL is down by -0.18%, reaching $227.07.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 83 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Apple</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $224.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Apple, which currently sits at a price target of $184. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has revised its rating downward to Underweight, adjusting the price target to $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Apple, which currently sits at a price target of $262. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Maxim Group persists with their Hold rating on Apple, maintaining a target price of $215. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $260. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Apple

6 analysts have shared their evaluations of OrthoPediatrics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIDS#NASDAQ">KIDS</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated OrthoPediatrics and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $39.67, accompanied by a high estimate of $50.00 and a low estimate of $28.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 0.82%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731094736_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of OrthoPediatrics's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Turkaly</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to OrthoPediatrics. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of OrthoPediatrics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of OrthoPediatrics's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into OrthoPediatrics's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KIDS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on OrthoPediatrics analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind OrthoPediatrics</h2>
OrthoPediatrics Corp is a medical device company. The company is engaged in providing products to the pediatric orthopedic market. The firm designs develop and commercialize implants and instruments to meet the needs of surgeons and patients. Its products, include PediLoc, PediPlates, Cannulated Screws, PediFlexTM nail, PediNailTM, PediLoc Tibia and ACL Reconstruction System among others.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: OrthoPediatrics's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining OrthoPediatrics's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 3.35% as of 30 September, 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 Health Care sector.
Net Margin: OrthoPediatrics's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -14.51%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): OrthoPediatrics's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -2.13%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.72%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: OrthoPediatrics's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.2, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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KIDS

The Latest Analyst Ratings For OrthoPediatrics

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on GE Vernova.
Looking at options history for GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 38% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $303,024 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $1,151,800.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $150.0 to $345.0 for GE Vernova over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 GE Vernova'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 GE Vernova's whale trades within a strike price range from $150.0 to $345.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>GE Vernova 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731094732_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$91.0</td>
<td>$89.0</td>
<td>$91.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$364.0K</td>
<td align="right">309</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.7</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$207.0K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$206.0K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$60.0</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$60.0</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$198.0K</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.9</td>
<td>$69.2</td>
<td>$69.2</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$138.4K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GE Vernova</h3>
GE Vernova is a global leader in the electric power industry, with products and services that generate, transfer, convert, and store electricity. The company has three business segments: power, wind, and electrification. Power includes gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, and steam technologies, providing dispatchable power. The wind segment includes wind generation technologies, inclusive of onshore and offshore wind turbines and blades. Electrification includes grid solutions, power conversion, electrification software, and solar and storage solutions technologies required for the transmission, distribution, conversion, and storage of electricity from the point of generation to point of consumption.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with GE Vernova, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is GE Vernova Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,430,176, with GEV's price down by -0.32%, positioned at $335.24.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 11 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on GE Vernova</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $307.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on GE Vernova with a target price of $308. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on GE Vernova, which currently sits at a price target of $285. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $301. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on GE Vernova with a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on GE Vernova, maintaining a target price of $320. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SPOT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Spotify Technology. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 47% leaning bullish and 39% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $239,975, and 20 are calls, amounting to $1,741,376.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $380.0 to $465.0 for Spotify Technology over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Spotify Technology'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 Spotify Technology's whale activity within a strike price range from $380.0 to $465.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Spotify Technology Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731094727_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$32.35</td>
<td>$30.55</td>
<td>$31.4</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$178.9K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
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<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$32.55</td>
<td>$30.55</td>
<td>$31.4</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$32.05</td>
<td>$30.6</td>
<td>$31.75</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$161.9K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$32.15</td>
<td>$30.55</td>
<td>$31.7</td>
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<h3>About Spotify Technology</h3>
Spotify is the leading global music streaming service provider, with over 600 million monthly active users and 250 million paying subscribers, with the latter comprising the firm's premium segment. most of the firm's revenue and nearly all its gross profit come from the subscribers, who pay a monthly fee to access a very comprehensive music library that consists of most of the most popular songs ever recorded, including all from the major record labels. The firm also sells separate audiobook subscriptions and integrates podcasts within its standard music app. Podcast content is not exclusive and is typically free to access on other platforms. Ad-supported users can access a similar music catalog but cannot customize a similar on-demand experience.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Spotify Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Spotify Technology Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 798,576, the price of SPOT is up by 0.58%, reaching $402.17.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 4 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Spotify Technology</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $453.6.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Spotify Technology, targeting a price of $470. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $490. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $438. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Spotify Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $430. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy rating on Spotify Technology with a target price of $440. 
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Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) stock is moving lower Friday after the company reported worse-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41827920">third-quarter earnings. </a>
What To Know: Pinterest stock fell approximately 12% after the bell on Thursday following the earnings report and continues to trade lower on Friday.
The company reported earnings per share of 4 cents missing analyst estimates of 7 cents. In addition, it reported sales of $898 million beating analyst estimates of $896.34 million. 
Pinterest provided a more detailed look into its revenue. It reported revenue of $719 million from the U.S. and Canada, $137 million from Europe and $42 million from the rest of the world.
The company also reported some important business metrics. Pinterest announced Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) of $1.70 and Global Monthly Active Users (MAUs) of 537 million. 
&#8220;Our AI investments are driving results by powering better personalized experiences and greater performance for advertisers, with our lower-funnel ad tools being the fastest-growing part of our business. Advertisers are increasingly relying on Pinterest to engage our growing audience who see us as a great place to find inspiration, curate and shop,&#8221; said CEO of Pinterest Bill Ready.
Pinterest issued guidance for the 2024 fourth-quarter, which may be weighing on the stock. It anticipates revenue between $1.12 billion and $1.14 billion versus analyst estimates of $1.14 billion.
Analyst Changes: Following the earnings report, multiple analysts issued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/11/41850902/pinterest-reports-healthy-q3-q4-guidance-disappoints-6-analysts-cut-forecasts-while-looking-for-ai-to-drive-1h25">price target changes.</a>
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PINS Price Action: At the time of publication, Pinterest stock is moving 15.9% lower at $28.55, per data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The biopharmaceutical sector showed signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2024, fueled by increased investor optimism following the U.S. Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate cuts in September. 
According to GlobalData, the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies <a href="https://www.globaldata.com/media/business-fundamentals/top-20-global-biopharmaceutical-companies-witness-2-growth-in-market-capitalization-in-q3-2024-reveals-globaldata/#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20the%20top,data%20analytics%20and%20research%20company.">saw</a> a 2% rise in their combined market capitalization, reaching $4.3 trillion by the end of September, up from $4.2 trillion in June. 
This rebound highlights the industry&#8217;s potential for growth despite challenges earlier in the year.
Bristol-Myers Squibb &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) led the market with the largest increase in capitalization, which surged by 24.6% to $105 billion. This was largely driven by advancements in its pipeline, notably the FDA&#8217;s approval of its antipsychotic drug, Cobenfy, for treating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41064867/schizophrenia-treatment-revolution-fda-approves-bristol-myers-squibb-cobenfy-as-new-class-of-trea">schizophrenia in September 2024</a>. 
Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41819570/hiv-drugmaker-gilead-reports-strongest-quarterly-performance-of-2024-analysts-boost">posted impressive growth</a>, rising 22.1% in market value, thanks to the accelerated FDA approval of Livdelzi, a treatment for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40394698/fda-approves-gileads-seladelpar-for-inflammatory-liver-disease-acquired-via-4b-cymabay-deal">primary biliary cholangitis</a>, as well as the approval of its antibody-drug conjugate, Trodelvy, for HR-/HER2- breast cancer in Japan.
Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) experienced a 19.2% jump in market capitalization, largely fueled by its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41541274/sanofi-earns-5b-q3-core-profit-on-strong-dupixent-and-vaccine-sales-raises-2024-forecast">flagship drug Dupixent</a>. The drug&#8217;s strong performance in the treatment of conditions such as asthma and atopic dermatitis, coupled with its recent EMA and FDA approvals for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41069388/fda-approves-regeneronsanofis-blockbuster-dupixent-for-smokers-lung-disease">boosted Sanofi&#8217;s standing</a>. 
Similarly, AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) saw a 15.2% increase in its market cap, driven by the continued success of its immunology drugs—Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq—which together generated nearly $7 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39960414/abbvies-q2-earnings-beat-estimates-raises-annual-profit-on-strong-sales-from-newer-immunology-and">in Q2 2024 sales</a>.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) joined the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies with a 14.9% rise in its market value, following its RNAi drug vutrisiran's positive results in treating ATTR <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40652720/alnylam-pharmaceuticals-stock-falls-after-detailed-vutrisiran-data-for-a-condition-with-stiff-hea">amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy</a>. 
Roche Holdings AG's (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHHBY#OTC">RHHBY</a>) market capitalization grew by 13.8%, spurred by the FDA&#8217;s approval of two key products, Ocrevus Zunovo for multiple sclerosis and Tecentriq Hybreza for oncology indications, the latter being the only approved subcutaneous <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40652720/alnylam-pharmaceuticals-stock-falls-after-detailed-vutrisiran-data-for-a-condition-with-stiff-hea">PD-L1 inhibitor available</a>.
On the downside, Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) saw an 18.2% drop in its market cap after the FDA rejected its BLA filing for the once-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39732571/fda-rejects-novo-nordisks-weekly-insulin-requests-information-related-to-manufacturing-process-ty">weekly insulin icodec</a>.
Similarly, Eli Lilly &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) reported a slight decline of 2.1%, though both companies retained their leadership in diabetes and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41622207/eli-lilly-q3-earnings-mounjaro-sales-more-than-double-takes-2-98-billion-hit-to-profit-cuts-annua">weight loss drugs</a>. 
Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) also faced a 8.2% fall in market value, largely due to disappointing sales of its HPV vaccine, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41693101/mercks-gardasil-shot-challenges-to-continue-analysts-optimistic-for-newly-approved-">Gardasil, in China</a>.
&nbsp;"The biopharmaceutical industry is poised for a recovery, fueled by multiple FDA approvals leading to a rebound in companies that have seen declines in market capitalization in previous quarters, such as Gilead Sciences and Bristol-Myers Squibb,&#8221; says GlobalData analyst.
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The cannabis market is facing heightened volatility <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41782344/tilray-trulieve-and-other-cannabis-stocks-nosediving-as-industry-faces-new-wave-of-political-unc">post-election</a> as investor concerns mount over political uncertainty and the fallout from Florida's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41775201/cannabis-reform-stumbles-in-2024-elections-a-state-by-state-breakdown-as-stocks-take-a-hit">failed legalization vote</a>, leading to significant selloffs in top U.S. and Canadian cannabis stocks. Adult-use legalization was also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41775201/cannabis-reform-stumbles-in-2024-elections-a-state-by-state-breakdown-as-stocks-take-a-hit">rejected</a> in North Dakota and South Dakota.
Given this setup, investors might be asking: was the post-elections selloff an overreaction or a rational market adjustment?
Experts analysts from Viridian Capital Advisors weighed in on the debate.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Meltdown: Was The Sell-Off Justified?</h3>
In the wake of Florida&#8217;s failed ballot vote for adult-use cannabis, the market cap of 31 publicly traded cannabis companies fell by $2.6 billion from Friday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 6.
Florida&#8217;s medical cannabis market alone is projected to reach $2.1 billion in sales by 2024. 
If adult-use legalization had passed, it could have effectively doubled sales, adding another $2.1 billion. 
Applying a conservative 30% EBITDA margin to these potential sales would yield an EBITDA loss of $630 million. 
Using a 5x multiple, also considered conservative, the projected decline in market cap would be around $3.15 billion — suggesting that the $2.6 billion markdown might not have been as exaggerated as it seems.
However, there's a caveat: not all companies on the list have operations in Florida, though 81% of the market cap is held by firms actively operating there. 
A greater concern is the broader impact on the industry's growth narrative.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Some Earnings Added Pessimism</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/viridian-capital-advisors">Viridian Capital Advisors</a>, in addition to the disappointing ballot results, earnings reports from major players including Trulieve (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTCQX">TCNNF</a>), TerrAscend (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRSSF#OTC">TRSSF</a>), Curaleaf (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41808095/the-cannabist-co-q3-revenue-declines-8-completes-5m-asset-sale-exits-florida-market-amid-restruc">Cannabist</a> (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBSTF#OTCQX">CBSTF</a>) and GTI (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>) have compounded concerns.
The results revealed significant misses, even against lowered expectations. 
Aggregate revenues for these companies are projected to be down 0.4% year-over-year and 1.1% sequentially. The decline in EBITDA is 2.2% year-over-year and 4.2% sequentially.
The failed vote has undeniably stretched the industry's growth timeline, leaving investors to weigh <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41823267/cannabis-stocks-is-it-time-to-buy-the-dip-after-elections-and-legalization-setbacks">potential catalysts </a>against a stark present reality.
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CarGurus, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARG#NASDAQ">CARG</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/carg/earnings">issued FY24 guidance EPS guidance above estimates.</a>
CarGurus reported quarterly earnings of 45 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 42 cents. The company reported quarterly sales of $231.358 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $223.537 million.
&#8220;We are proud of our third quarter results as our Marketplace revenue growth further accelerated, and we leveraged our cost base to drive operating efficiencies,&#8221; said Jason Trevisan, Chief Executive Officer at CarGurus. &#8220;Our customer-centric focus has enabled us to capture greater wallet share, as we strive to continuously enhance the value proposition we offer to our dealer partners, delivering actionable insights, tools, and functionalities that will over time drive adoption, engagement, and retention across our platform.&#8221; 
CarGurus said it sees FY2024 adjusted EPS of $1.67 to 1.73 versus estimates of $1.64. The company sees sales of $885.000 million-905.000 million vs $883.61 million.
CarGurus shares gained 4.9% to trade at $35.00 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on CarGurus following earnings announcement.
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<li>Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly maintained CarGurus with an Outperform and raised the price target from $32 to $44.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Tom White maintained CarGurus with a Neutral and raised the price target from $26.5 to $38.5.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta maintained the stock with an Overweight and raised the price target from $36 to $40.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintained CarGurus with a Buy and raised the price target from $27 to $39.</li>
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Needham analyst Joshua Reilly maintains Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $525 to $600.

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U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining around 0.6% on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.83% to 44,092.10 while the NASDAQ rose 0.20% to 19,308.79. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.60% to 6,009.11.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares surged by 1.8% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, materials shares fell by 1%.
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The total number of active U.S. oil rigs came in unchanged at 479 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.
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<li>Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) shares shot up 71% to $429.31 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results, raised its FY24 guidance, and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) got a boost, surging 54% to $27.55 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 49% to $5.11 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) shares dropped 45% to $0.78 after the company reported the pricing of public offering of common stock.</li>
<li>Shares of Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>) were down 45% to $13.59 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) was down, falling 30% to $0.1038 after the company announced a $3 million public offering.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 2.9% to $70.28 while gold traded down 0.5% at $2,692.30.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $31.385 on Friday, while copper fell 2.9% to $4.3040.
Euro zone
European shares closed lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.65%, Germany's DAX fell 0.76% and France's CAC 40 fell 1.17%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.16%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.84%.
The trade gap in France increased to €8.3 billion in September versus a revised €7.7 billion gap in the previous month, while current account deficit increased to €2.1 billion in September.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.30%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.07%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 0.53% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.07%.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India declined to $682.1 billion as of Nov. 1. China reported a current account surplus of $149.6 billion during the third quarter compared to the $60.8 billion surplus in the year-ago period. Japan&#8217;s household spending declined by 1.1% year-over-year in September.
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<li>The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.</li>
<li>The total number of active U.S. oil rigs came in unchanged at 479 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.</li>
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Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintains Sportradar Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRAD#NASDAQ">SRAD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $16 to $18.

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Turkcell Iletisim (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKC#NYSE">TKC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share. This is a 55.56 percent decrease over earnings of $0.09 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $1.20 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 23.08 percent increase over sales of $973.33 million the same period last year.

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Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih downgraded Bath &amp; Body Works Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBWI/analyst-ratings">price target from $31 to $28</a>. The stock fell after the rerating.
Yih cited concerns over supply and demand risks that could negatively impact the company over the next 12 to 15 months.
While the guidance for the second half of 2024 has been adjusted to lower expectations, the analyst anticipates continued pressure in 2025 with potential declines in sales and contracting margins.
Her analysis points to rising inventory levels that are not aligned with the pace of sales recovery, suggesting that promotional activity is indicative of weaker consumer demand.
The downgrading decision comes amid signs of a deteriorating U.S. consumer environment, coupled with negative trends observed in the beauty segment, including data from competitors like Estée Lauder (EL), Coty (COTY), and Ulta Beauty (ULTA).
Yih highlights three main catalysts for Bath &amp; Body Works that could further weigh on its stock performance. The first catalyst involves promotional activities that might lead customers to stockpile products, particularly in categories like candles and body care, impacting future sales momentum.
The second catalyst is the heightened inventory risk, which could result in negative gross margin inflection, as seen in the third quarter of 2024. The company has shown negative growth in sales-to-inventory ratios for two consecutive quarters, raising concerns about margin sustainability.
The third catalyst involves the need for Bath &amp; Body Works to invest in premium product offerings to shift away from its heavily promotional strategy, which could support long-term brand elevation but also entail additional costs.
Yih's revised financial outlook reflects cautious estimates for the upcoming fiscal periods. For the fourth quarter of 2024, she forecasts revenue between $1.205 billion and $1.215 billion, factoring in a contribution from the company's recent promotional strategies.
The analyst has also lowered her earnings estimates for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, citing risks of continued sales decline and gross margin pressure. Earnings per share (EPS) projections have been adjusted to $3.11 for 2024, $3.24 for 2025, and $3.51 for 2026, down from her previous estimates of $3.13, $3.55, and $3.92, respectively.
Consequently, the price target has been reduced, applying a price-to-earnings multiple of 8x based on the 2026 EPS estimate.
Yih also notes that Bath &amp; Body Works faces significant competitive pressures and must navigate rising costs and changing consumer preferences, particularly as the market shows a growing inclination towards health-conscious and &#8220;clean&#8221; product offerings.
While the company has made strides in reformulating products to meet higher standards, there remains an opportunity to further elevate its product line, especially in the candle segment.
She suggests that a shift towards more organic and premium ingredients could help the brand achieve &#8220;clean brand&#8221; status, which aligns with evolving consumer trends. Despite the risks, Bath &amp; Body Works&#8217; robust business model, with high initial margins and strong free cash flow, could mitigate some challenges, although Yih warns that 2025 may still prove difficult for the company.
Price Action: BBWI stock is down 5.68% to $29.95 at the last check on Friday.
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Demand for EVs remains robust based on delivery numbers by some of the leading firms in the sector.&nbsp; Further, the expectation of rate cuts later this year promises to boost the sagging industry.&nbsp;



Yet that does not imply that investors should throw their hard-earned capital at <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/consumer-discretionary/automotive/electric-vehicles/">EV stocks</a> indiscriminately. In fact, there continues to be a glut of junk stocks available throughout the EV sector.&nbsp;



The automotive industry is one that is known for tight margins and difficult to secure profitability. The introduction of electric drive chain trains into that equation increases risk.



Beyond that simple truth, the special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) that fueled the boom bringing many EV firms public continue to fail. The remnants of that boom linger and represent some of the weakest investments. Let&rsquo;s take a look at three EV stocks that investors must avoid.



<h2>Arrival (ARVLF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/electric-vehicles1600-300x169.png" alt="Yellow electric vehicles at the charging station."><div>Source: Ronald Rampsch / Shutterstock.com</div></div>It wasn&rsquo;t long ago that Arrival (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/arvlf-stock-quote/">ARVLF</a>) stock traded on the Nasdaq exchange. It now trades over-the-counter. The company is a prime example of the SPAC companies that continue to fall like flies.&nbsp;



Arrival is very clearly in trouble given that the company failed to post financial results on time. It then failed to submit a remediation package to the Nasdaq leading to its delisting. The company is currently considering a sale of its assets which is another way of saying that it is approaching bankruptcy.



The overarching premise of Arrival, and the reason it became so valuable, was its manufacturing approach. The company intended to leverage what it referred to as &lsquo;microfactories&rsquo; to substantially increase production efficiency.



However, the company was never capable of getting production humming as it had hoped. Ultimately, the company was <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/29/arrival-nasdaq-delisting-spac-ev/">incapable of producing</a> even a single production-level vehicle for any of its partners. It goes without saying that its promise of highly efficient microfactories was little more than a pipe dream. It should only fall further in value as a result.



<h2>ChargePoint (CHPT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/chargepoint-sbe-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="CHPT a chargepoint charging station"><div>Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com</div></div>ChargePoint (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/chpt-stock-quote/">CHPT</a>) has gone from the clear leader in the EV charging space to highly maligned stock today. The company had a strong lead just a few years ago and a massive advantage in the size of its network relative to its competitors. Its rapid decline is the primary reason for investors to avoid the stock at all costs.



The company announced that it was <a href="https://s22.q4cdn.com/779683160/files/doc_news/ChargePoint-Announces-Reorganization-to-Position-Itself-for-Long-Term-Sustainable-Growth-2024.pdf">going to fire</a> 12% of its workforce back in early January. Of course, it referred to that decision as a &lsquo;strategic reorganization&rsquo; but it&rsquo;s nothing more than an admission that the company is failing.



It should be no surprise then that the financial picture is bleak at ChargePoint. Revenues declined by 12% during the most recent quarter. <a href="https://s22.q4cdn.com/779683160/files/doc_financials/2024/q3/CHPT-8-K-ER-FY2024-Q3-EX-99-1.pdf">Losses ballooned</a> from $84.5 million to $158.2 million.&nbsp;



The company is also <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205047885/en/CHARGEPOINT-SHAREHOLDER-ALERT-BY-FORMER-LOUISIANA-ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Kahn-Swick-Foti-LLC-Reminds-Investors-With-Losses-in-Excess-of-100000-of-Lead-Plaintiff-Deadline-in-Class-Action-Lawsuit-Against-Cha">now facing a class action lawsuit</a> for investors who lost more than $100,000 after investing in CHPT stock. Executives are charged with failing to disclose materially relevant information which is a violation of federal securities law.&nbsp;



<h2>Workhorse Group (WKHS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wkhs_1600_b_workhorse-300x169.jpg" alt="Image of a Workhorse (WKHS) logo and drone on the side of a truck."><div>Source: Photo from WorkHorse.com</div></div>Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wkhs-stock-quote/">WKHS</a>) is another once-promising EV stock that is rapidly approaching dissolution. The company produces vans and drones and was once a prime candidate to win substantial business from the U.S. Postal Service. It ultimately failed to land that contract and has continued to slide ever since.



These days the company continues to avoid bankruptcy by producing four vans per week while relying on the promise of a combination of government handouts. Those handouts include grants and subsidies that ostensibly make it investment worthy.&nbsp;



Yet, the company is nowhere near profitability. The minimal sales that it does garner are far outweighed by the costs associated with those sales. The $8 million in sales the company managed to capture in the first nine months of 2023 led to a <a href="https://ir.workhorse.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/240/workhorse-group-reports-third-quarter-2023-results">gross loss of $11 million</a>. That is simply the difference between the sales and the total cost of sales. The company&rsquo;s net loss was much larger at $78.6 million.



There is no rational reason for investors to consider placing their capital into Workhorse at this time and there likely never will be.



On the date of publication, Alex Sirois did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/"> Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Alex Sirois is a freelance contributor to InvestorPlace whose personal stock investing style is focused on long-term, buy-and-hold, wealth-building stock picks. Having worked in several industries from e-commerce to translation to education and utilizing his MBA from George Washington University, he brings a diverse set of skills through which he filters his writing.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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Electric vehicle (EV) startup Canoo (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goev-stock-quote/">GOEV</a>) &mdash; which specializes in developing lifestyle vans using its modular &ldquo;skateboard&rdquo; frame &mdash; has been in the news. Specifically, the company <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/25/bankrupt-ev-startup-arrival-sold-its-assets-to-canoo/">bought assets from bankrupt EV competitor</a> Arrival (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/arvlf-stock-quote/">ARVLF</a>). However, the market didn&rsquo;t appreciate the announcement, sending GOEV stock down 15% today amid a challenging environment for EV manufacturers.



According to a TechCrunch article published Monday afternoon following the closing bell, Canoo touted its asset acquisition as a cost-saving measure that will ultimately reduce capital expenditures by 20%. Further, management disclosed that the assets &mdash; packed into more than 20 container ships &mdash; will be sent to the company&rsquo;s facility in Oklahoma.



The EV maker didn&rsquo;t specify whether the acquisition involved just physical assets or included intellectual property.



In a <a href="https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/mar/26/canoo-announces-arrival-automotive-uk-limited-assets-buy/">company statement</a>, Canoo CEO and Executive Chairman Tony Aquila remarked, &ldquo;[o]ur current strategy will save our shareholders tens of millions of dollars, which today is not properly reflected in the value of our company.&rdquo;



In January, Arrival announced that it planned to sell off assets and IP from its U.K. division after filing for bankruptcy protection in the U.K. It&rsquo;s a dramatic fall from grace. Once valued at more than $13 billion and backed by Hyundai (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hymtf-stock-quote/">HYMTF</a>) and United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ups-stock-quote/">UPS</a>), Arrival has subsequently lost almost all its equity value.



<h2>GOEV Stock Struggles Amid EV Sector Challenges</h2>



One of the main motivations behind the acquisition was the implied addition of shareholder value. Per a news release, the deal covers &ldquo;a substantial portion&rdquo; of &ldquo;advanced manufacturing assets&rdquo; at a discount of 80% or more.



Another factor to consider is that Canoo features an order book value of more than $3 billion, with enterprise-level clients that include Walmart (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wmt-stock-quote/">WMT</a>). In particular, Canoo has a deal in place with the big-box retailer to sell 4,500 vehicles. However, the company has struggled to convert those sales into deliveries, which factors into the volatility of GOEV stock.



To be fair, Canoo has <a href="https://journalrecord.com/2024/01/canoo-delivers-first-electric-vehicles-to-state/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20release%2C%20the,assembly%20facility%20in%20Oklahoma%20City.">started deliveries</a>. For example, earlier this year, the company presented three of its LDV 130 vehicles to the state of Oklahoma. They represent the first commercial automobiles built in-state since 2006. They&rsquo;re also the first batch of vehicles to come out of Canoo&rsquo;s Oklahoma City facility.



However, the EV sector overall has been troubled due to multiple challenges, including stiff competition and a price war. Notably, legacy automakers have begun <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/13/ev-euphoria-is-dead-automakers-trumpet-consumer-choice-in-us.html">scaling back</a> or delaying their EV transition plans. Further, a federal ruling giving an <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/03/why-are-so-many-ev-stocks-down-today/">extended lease on life for combustion-powered vehicles</a> doesn&rsquo;t help.



<h2>Why It Matters</h2>



While GOEV stock faces many obstacles, the few analysts who cover the company believe unanimously that it&rsquo;s a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/goev/forecast">strong buy</a>. The most recent &ldquo;buy&rdquo; rating came from Alliance Global Partners&rsquo; Poe Fratt, though a price target was not specified.



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