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BGSF Inc is a provider of workforce solutions operating primarily in the U.S. across two segments: Property Management and Professional. In the Property Management segment, BGSF offers office and maintenance talent to clients, facilitating their staffing needs with short-term and consulting solutions. The Professional segment specializes in IT, offering skilled professionals in SAP, Workday, and other areas to Fortune 500 companies and consulting firms nationwide. BGSF's workforce services include on-demand assignments, consulting, and managed solutions, allowing clients to flexibly manage their workforce needs. With a focus on converting fixed personnel costs to variable expenses, BGSF enables companies to effectively address fluctuations in demand while optimizing costs.

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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NYSE">AEP</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEP/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, Nov. 6.</a>
Analysts expect the Columbus, Ohio-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.8 per share, up from $1.77 per share in the year-ago period. American Electric Power projects to report revenue of $5.43 billion for the quarter, compared to $5.37 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 24, American Electric Power named Matthew Fransen senior vice president, Finance and Treasurer, effective Dec. 1.
American Electric Power shares gained 2% to close at $100.40 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEP/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5891df6343eaaa0001d69c77/jeremy-tonet">JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet</a> maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $108 to $112 on Oct. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Neil Kalton maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $98 to $104 on Oct. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6267afcd1c5f2e0001b691c4/nicholas-campanella">Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella</a> maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $96 to $100 on Oct. 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $114 to $111 on Oct. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith initiated coverage on the stock with a Hold rating and a price target of $107 on Sept. 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
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Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>), the second-largest meme coin by market capitalization, surged Tuesday night, joining the broader market rally pinned on Donald Trump's increased odds of victory.
What happened: The popular dog-themed cryptocurrency spiked over 10% in the last 24 hours, taking its market capitalization past $11 billion.
SHIB saw its trading volume soar by 157% to $865 million, making it one of the most traded cryptocurrencies in the last 24 hours.
The coin's rally was also celebrated by Shytoshi Kusama, a central figure of the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
The pseudonymous lead shared an X post with the caption "S.H.I.B." For those unaware, this was the acronym for Strategic Hub for Innovation in Blockchain—a proposal presented to the future U.S. President to establish the "Silicon Valley of Crypto."
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The acronym appeared to have an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41764063/dogecoin-powers-to-7-month-high-as-investors-anticipate-musk-headed-doge-department-under-">uncanny resemblance to D.O.G.E</a>, Elon Musk&#8217;s intended federal department under the next Trump administration.
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Why It Matters: SHIB's uptick came amid a broader rally in cryptocurrencies that saw Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41763731/bitcoin-past-73k-dollar-gold-stock-futures-rise-as-trump-harris-results-trickle-in">hit a new all-time high</a>.
The odds of a Trump <a href="https://polymarket.com/">win </a>leapfrogged to 97% on cryptocurrency-based prediction market Polymarket, as the GOP nominee won the battleground state of North Carolina after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41762845/trump-wins-kentucky-indiana-harris-scores-vermont-as-polls-begin-to-close-across-us">securing early victories</a> in the red states of Kentucky and Indiana.
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Veteran Democrat Elizabeth Warren has triumphed in securing a third term in the Massachusetts Senate, outpacing her pro-cryptocurrency opponent John Deaton.
What Happened: The Associated Press declared Warren the winner at 8:00 p.m. EST, as results of the high-stakes presidential and congressional races started trickling in. 
Warren expressed gratitude to Massachusetts voters after victory and pledged to continue working for their interests in Washington.
&#8220;Thank you, Massachusetts! I'm deeply grateful that you've decided to send me back to the Senate,&#8221; she wrote in an X post.
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Why It Matters: Warren&#8217;s win is particularly significant given the contentious nature of her campaign against Deaton. 
The two candidates clashed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41350336/elizabeth-warren-says-rival-john-deaton-wants-to-go-to-washington-to-fight-for-his-crypto-">over the issue of cryptocurrencies</a>, with Warren accusing Deaton of working only for the interests of big cryptocurrency companies, a charge which he vehemently denied.
Warren has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39070738/remember-elizabeth-warrens-anti-crypto-campaign-donald-trump-promises-to-keep-elizabeth-wa">detested by the cryptocurrency community</a> because of her overtly critical stance on the industry. She has argued for more regulations, arguing that it facilitates illegal activities that are largely untraceable.
In her defense, Warren said that she was okay with people buying and trading cryptocurrencies as long as they were subjected to the same laws as the traditional market.
Deaton's election effort received significant financial support from prominent industry figures, including the Winklevoss twins, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39852340/elizabeth-warrens-opponent-gets-a-1m-donation-in-bitcoin-from-winklevoss-twins-spent-the-l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">who donated $1 million</a> to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to the attorney.
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North Dakota voters rejected Initiative Measure 5 legalizing recreational cannabis on Tuesday, with those opposed garnering 53.% of the vote, <a href="https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/north-dakota/?r=83047">according</a> to AP.
The third time was not the charm for voters in North Dakota to legalize marijuana. Two years ago, a similar measure was also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/11/29627576/north-dakota-loses-bid-to-legalize-adult-use-cannabis">rejected at the ballot box</a>, and another attempt in 2018 also failed. Even though Measure 5 offered a more structured approach to regulation and licensing, it was not enough to gather support. Even a summer poll indicated a tight battle, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39602457/majority-of-north-dakotans-are-against-legal-weed-new-poll-finds">most voters not wanting legal weed</a>.
"While we are disappointed that Measure 5 did not pass, Curaleaf remains committed to advocating for responsible cannabis access and education across the country," Curaleaf&#8217;s (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTCQX">CURLF</a>) chairman and CEO Boris Jordan told Benzinga. "Although this outcome continues to delay the opportunity for legal cannabis in North Dakota, we respect the democratic process and the will of the voters. Curaleaf believes in the potential of cannabis to improve lives and drive economic growth through job creation and tax revenue. As more states across the country embrace reform, we are confident that North Dakota will continue the conversation about cannabis legalization in the future.&#8221;
The New Economic Frontier formally launched the campaign in April after filing the initiative with the state. The organization highlighted the financial benefits North Dakota could gain by following neighboring states that have already legalized cannabis. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Measure 5</h2>
Under this measure, adults 21 and older would be allowed to use cannabis at home without punishment. The proposal would have allowed possession of one ounce of cannabis, 4 grams of concentrate and 1,500 milligrams of adult-use cannabinoid products. 
"Due to the failure to pass Measure 5, individuals in the state can still face criminal penalties for possession—from a criminal infraction of up to a $1,000 fine to a Class A misdemeanor," Paula Savchenko Esq., founding partner of Cannacore Group and PS Law Group told Benzinga. "Although criminal charges for cannabis-related offenses have declined since the state implemented its medical cannabis program, over 1,800 arrests were related to cannabis in 2023."
According to her, with medical cannabis sales at $21.6 million for the state in 2023, adult-use sales could reach $70 million within its first year of operations and acquire up to $115 million by its fourth year. She stressed that "the state has forgone the potential tax revenue from the program, which could have supported public services such as health, infrastructure and education.&#8221;
Savchenko pointed out that it is unlikely any other legalization effort will make it through the legislature, which means that voters will not be able to legalize adult-use cannabis until the next general election in 2026.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Reactions</h2>
Leafwell CEO Emily Fisher told Benzinga, &#8220;Leafwell is disappointed that North Dakota did not support Measure 5, which would have expanded responsible access to cannabis for adults. We remain committed to educating and guiding North Dakotans on safe cannabis care and will continue to work toward increased access and regulation in the state.&#8221;
Gurpreet (Pete) Sahani CEO of The Blinc Group, commented, "Although this vote did not result in the legalization of recreational cannabis, the push for reform is far from over. Cannabis has already become a part of the national conversation, and North Dakota's progress toward legalization will continue. Advocates will keep pushing for a legal framework that promotes responsible use, economic growth, and social justice, ensuring this effort returns stronger in the next election cycle.
Louis Samuel, CEO of Golden State Canna, said "For the third time the voters of North Dakota have decided that the nickname they hold on their license plates, ‘The Peace Garden State' excludes the plant more associated with Peace than any other. Measure 5 provided an opportunity to overcome past failures of initiative and increase liberty in the state, but instead the voters of North Dakota have chosen to place tradition over progress and keep a shadow over their garden."
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Nebraska voters chose to legalize and regulate medical cannabis on Tuesday via two ballot measures. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Happened </h3>
The AP <a href="https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/nebraska/?r=83199">reported</a> Tuesday night that with nearly 60% of the votes counted, over 72.4% of Nebraska voters said yes to Initiative 437, thus enacting the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Protection Act. And 68.5% of voters approved Initiative 438, which enacts the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act that will create a government board to regulate medical cannabis for patients.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39598184/is-third-time-the-charm-nebraska-medical-marijuana-campaign-needs-12-000-more-signatures-by-july">After two unsuccessful attempts</a> &#8211; in 2020 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/07/28000535/nebraska-medical-cannabis-activists-submit-ballot-signatures-despite-legal-setback-financial-str">again in 2022</a> &#8211; to legalize medical marijuana, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, the cannabis legalization advocate group led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39598184/is-third-time-the-charm-nebraska-medical-marijuana-campaign-needs-12-000-more-signatures-by-july">campaign manager</a> Crista Eggers, has made it. Activists submitted the required number of signatures earlier this year, totaling close to 115,000, surpassing the 86,500 needed. Secretary of State Bob Evnen certified both measures.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why It Matters</h3>
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Protection Act allows qualified patients to use and possess up to five ounces of cannabis to treat and help alleviate their health conditions.
Under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission is charged with establishing and adopting regulations for the new market.
Paula Savchenko, Esq.,&nbsp;founding&nbsp;partner of&nbsp;Cannacore Group&nbsp;and&nbsp;PS Law Group, shed light on the timeline of setting up a new market and a regulatory frame around it.
&#8220;Following the adoption of the Commission's regulations, the Commission must grant medical cannabis business licenses by October 1, 2025,&#8221; Savchenko told Benzinga. &#8220;Based on the proposed timeline set forth in the Act, the market may open as early as Summer 2026, depending on various factors such as construction of facilities, Commission inspections, licensing roll-out and potential litigation.&#8221;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Praises Ballot Results</h3>
David Craig, chief marketing officer of Illicit Garden, which operates in neighboring Missouri where the use of both medical and recreational cannabis is legal, praised the ballot results.
&#8220;We applaud the citizens of Nebraska for embracing this significant change,&#8221; Craig said. &#8220;Legalizing medical cannabis opens the door to numerous opportunities—from boosting the state&#8217;s economy to rectifying long-standing social injustices related to cannabis prohibition. The cannabis industry is eager to collaborate with state officials, businesses, and community organizations to ensure the responsible and effective implementation of the new law.&#8221;
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Gurpreet (Pete) Sahani CEO of The Blinc Group, a company headquartered in New York City that designs, develops, supplies and supports premium cannabis vaping hardware, said legalization of medical cannabis is a &#8220;monumental step&#8221; for Nebraska.
&#8220;It will not only generate significant tax revenue for essential services like education and infrastructure but also relieve the criminal justice system of low-level cannabis offenses,&#8221; Sahani said. &#8220;With this new framework, Nebraska can establish a well-regulated market that prioritizes safety and accountability while offering a pathway to expungement for past cannabis-related offenses, rectifying past injustices."
John Mueller, CEO of Greenlight, a company that invested in the initiative, said "Today's decision by Nebraska voters marks the end of unnecessary delays and the beginning of a modern medical cannabis program rooted in proven healthcare practices."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Legal Disputes</h3>
However, Savchenko said the ongoing legal hurdles around the validity of the Initiatives&#8217; signatures could endanger legalization efforts.
Last week, Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong allowed the votes cast for or against Nebraska's two medical cannabis ballot measures to be counted and made public.
The decision is an answer to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40859403/former-gop-senator-wants-to-stop-cannabis-ballot-in-nebraska-lawsuit-targets-secretary-of-state-">lawsuit</a> filed by John Kuehn, who served in the Legislature from 2015 to 2019 and has been a leader in the anti-legalization group Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), in September. He attempted to block medical marijuana measures from reaching the ballot.
&#8220;Closing arguments concluded last week, and Judge Susan Strong of the Lancaster County District Court has given both parties until November 12, 2024, to submit additional briefs,&#8221; Savchenko said. &#8220;A ruling may take several weeks, with medical cannabis advocates prepared to demonstrate sufficient signatures if the Judge rules in favor of the plaintiffs.&#8221;
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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has been fined $15 million by South Korea for unlawfully gathering sensitive personal information from Facebook users.
What Happened: The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission found Mark Zuckerberg led Meta guilty of illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including details about their political views and sexual orientation. This information was then shared with thousands of advertisers, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/meta-facebook-south-korea-fine-privacy-9a1e9500d0462112c422e0612f1f7085">reported</a> the Associated Press.
The commission&#8217;s four-year investigation revealed that Meta had collected sensitive information about nearly 980,000 Facebook users from July 2018 to March 2022. This included their religion, political views, and whether they were in same-sex unions. The company then shared this data with around 4,000 advertisers.
According to South Korea&#8217;s privacy law, companies are prohibited from processing or using such data without the specific consent of the individuals involved. The commission also found that Meta failed to implement basic security measures, leading to data breaches affecting at least 10 South Korean Facebook users.
This is not the first time that Meta has faced penalties in South Korea. In 2022, the company was fined a combined 100 billion won ($72 million) for tracking consumers&#8217; online behavior without their consent and using their data for targeted advertisements.
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Why It Matters: This fine is the latest in a series of penalties against Meta by South Korean authorities, reflecting a growing global trend of increased scrutiny over big tech companies&#8217; handling of private information. In September, European regulators also fined Meta over $100 million for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39899685/meta-says-facebook-is-free-eu-threatens-to-fine-mark-zuckerberg-led-social-media-giant">security lapse in 2019</a>.
Despite these legal challenges, Meta has been making significant moves in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41735903/meta-amazon-microsoft-partner-on-defense-ai-initiative">tech and defense sectors</a>. Earlier this week, the company announced a partnership with Amazon and Microsoft to provide its Llama artificial intelligence models for national security and defense applications. 
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41658862/meta-is-an-ai-story-fueled-by-llama-and-meta-ai-says-bullish-analyst">analysts have been bullish</a> on Meta&#8217;s AI capabilities, with Bank of America labeling it an &#8220;AI Story&#8221; and pointing to the rapid and growing adoption of Llama and Meta AI. The firm also raised ad revenue estimates on product traction and anticipates Meta&#8217;s AI-driven ad improvements to play out in 2025.
Price Action: Meta stock closed at $572.43 on Tuesday, rising by 2.10%, for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock decreased 0.42%. Year to date, the stock has gained 65.30%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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In a landmark decision, some 65% of Dallas voters approved the &#8220;Dallas Freedom Act&#8221; on Tuesday to decriminalize small amount of cannabis, setting the stage for major cannabis reform in one of Texas&#8217;s largest cities.
Election data from the Dallas County elections office indicate that roughly 149,500 people voted in favor of decriminalization, while approximately 81,200 voted against it, <a href="https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/05/dallas-county-2024-election-results-texas-marijuana-decriminalization-laws/76082707007/">according</a> to the Austin American Statesman.
Natalie Marquez, local field director with Dallas Freedom Act, said the early votes show that the Dallas community has decided it's time for a change.
"This decisive victory is very loud and clear when it comes to the state government's outdated approach to marijuana regulation, which has unnecessarily criminalized countless of Texas," Marquez said, as <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2024/11/05/dallas-voters-weed-proposition-marijuana-ballot/">reported</a> the Dallas Morning News.
With this vote, Dallas joins a growing list of cities across the state pushing for progressive marijuana policies, effectively decriminalizing possession of up to 4 ounces of cannabis.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What The New Law Means For Dallas</h3>
Under the newly approved amendment, the Dallas Police Department will cease issuing citations or making arrests for Class A or Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses. 
The amendment further prohibits city funds from being used to test cannabis-related substances to determine legality under state and federal laws. Additionally, the Dallas Police are now restricted from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause for search and seizure, except under limited investigative circumstances. Violations of this policy could lead to penalties for officers, signaling a strong stance on civil liberties.
This decision comes after a successful petition drive led by Ground Game Texas, which gathered enough signatures to place the amendment on the ballot. The movement to reform cannabis laws in Dallas reflects broader statewide efforts, although resistance remains from figures like Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has been prosecuting other Texas cities for similar reforms.
<a href="https://drupal-cloudfront.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-texas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ground Game Texas</a>, the statewide advocacy group that has led or supported at least 10 city-based marijuana campaigns across the stat celebrated the news on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f33f; Weed Did It, Dallas! &#x1f33f; Prop R has passed! Together, we've taken a big step toward justice, freedom, and a better future for our community. This is more than a victory for marijuana decriminalization—it's a win for the people of Dallas! &#x1f49a; <a href="https://t.co/yI26LKRity">pic.twitter.com/yI26LKRity</a>
&mdash; GroundGameTX (@GroundGameTX) <a href="https://twitter.com/GroundGameTX/status/1853993479610749376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In addition to Dallas, voters in Lockhart and Bastrop also weighed in on local cannabis decriminalization measures Tuesday. Results had not been made public at the time of this writing. 
As Dallas embraces this policy change, proponents see it as a step toward reshaping Texas's stance on cannabis. Supporters hope this will encourage other major cities to follow suit, despite legal pushback from state authorities.
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AI startup&nbsp;Perplexity, backed by Amazon.com, Inc. founder&nbsp;Jeff Bezos, is set to triple its valuation in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41420230/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-aims-for-8b-valuation-in-new-funding-round-ai-fueled-google-challen">fourth funding round</a>&nbsp;this year.
What Happened: Perplexity is finalizing a funding round that would see its valuation skyrocket to $9 billion, an increase from its valuation of&nbsp;$520 million at the start&nbsp;of the year.
The AI-powered search company plans to raise $500 million,&nbsp;with Institutional Venture Partners leading the round, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-startup-perplexity-to-triple-valuation-to-9-billion-in-new-funding-round-f2fb8c2c?mod=hp_lead_pos5">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
The funding comes amid increased competition from ChatGPT-parent OpenAI and Alphbaet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, both of which have introduced AI-powered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat">features in their search engines</a>.
Last month, OpenAI secured more than $6.5 billion in new funding&nbsp;at a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">valuation of $157&nbsp;billion</a>.
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Why It Matters: In April 2024, Perplexity became a unicorn after a funding round that more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38398735/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ai-is-now-a-unicorn-after-latest-fundraise-softbanks-masayoshi-son-nvid">doubled its valuation to over $1 billion</a>. By August, the startup&#8217;s revenue and usage had grown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entrepreneurship/24/08/40292703/perplexity-ais-revenue-usage-skyrocket-as-it-enters-into-advertising">700% since the start of the year</a>.
Last month, Perplexity <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41399723/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ai-aims-to-break-google-and-metas-duopoly-with-new-internal-knowledge-s">introduced new features</a> aimed at improving user experience and breaking the duopoly of Google and Meta Platforms in the search and advertising industry.
However, the AI startup, which provides answers to&nbsp;questions by searching the web, has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41442679/rupert-murdochs-dow-jones-new-york-post-sue-jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-for-copyright-infringement">faced criticism from&nbsp;news</a> companies for using their&nbsp;reporting without fair compensation.
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Popular dog-themed meme cryptocurrency, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), soared on election night amid heightened expectations of an Elon Musk-touted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the new Donald Trump administration.
What happened: The original meme coin exploded more than 25% in the last 24 hours to $0.20, the highest it has been in the last seven months.&nbsp;
DOGE's trading volume spiked 117% to over $6 billion, making it the third-most traded cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours, behind Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>).
The rally pushed the meme token's monthly gains past 84% and year-to-date returns to 135%.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: The jump came as the cryptocurrency market leaned in favor of a Trump victory after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41762845/trump-wins-kentucky-indiana-harris-scores-vermont-as-polls-begin-to-close-across-us">preliminary results showed</a> the GOP nominee securing Kentucky and Indiana while also leading in the battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania.&nbsp;
The odds of a Trump <a href="https://polymarket.com/">win </a>shot up to 88% on cryptocurrency-based prediction market Polymarket as of this writing.
Trump's victory is closely tied to DOGE's fortunes, as Musk, arguably the coin's most influential cheerleader, would join the administration to lead the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41220500/elon-musk-says-potential-doge-department-under-a-trump-administration-will-be-a-garbage-co">so-called DOGE department</a> to address what he saw as issues in the federal bureaucracy.
Musk has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41734897/elon-musks-doge-department-mention-gives-dogecoin-boost-to-top-of-daily-gainers-memecoin-s">marketing the DOGE department</a> everywhere, from X posts to political rallies, resulting in brief but sharp rises for the meme coin.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Dogecoin was exchanging hands at $0.2046, up 25.64% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; has criticized Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) for its recent business update and preliminary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41759924/super-micro-computer-stock-sinks-on-preliminary-q1-results-q2-guidance-business-update">first-quarter results</a>.
What Happened: Cramer took to X to express his views on Super Micro&#8217;s performance. &#8220;Super Micro is so good at exonerating itself, better than it is selling,&#8221; NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GPUs, he wrote.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1853925747028533690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The tweet comes after Super Micro provided its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41759924/super-micro-computer-stock-sinks-on-preliminary-q1-results-q2-guidance-business-update">preliminary first-quarter results</a> on Tuesday. The company expects to report revenue of $5.9 billion to $6 billion for the quarter, a decrease from its previous guidance of $6 billion to $7 billion.
The company also anticipates adjusted earnings of 75 cents to 76 cents per share, compared to its previous guidance of 67 cents to 83 cents per share. The first-quarter gross margin is expected to be around 13.3%.
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Why It Matters: Super Micro&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41759924/super-micro-computer-stock-sinks-on-preliminary-q1-results-q2-guidance-business-update">second-quarter revenue</a> is projected to be between $5.5 billion and $6.1 billion, with adjusted earnings of 56 cents to 65 cents per share. 
Super Micro&#8217;s financial credibility has been a concern for investors following significant governance issues. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/10/41625460/super-micro-computer-stock-dives-as-auditor-resigns-whats-going-on">shares plunged after its independent auditor</a>, Ernst &amp; Young, resigned due to governance and transparency concerns. Super Micro has been working to stabilize in the wake of these challenges.
Price Action: Super Micro Computer Inc. closed at $27.70 on Tuesday, marking a gain of 6.42%, for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dropped 15.88%. Year to date, the stock is down 2.98%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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In a landmark moment for American politics, Sarah McBride has been elected as the first openly transgender member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
What Happened: On Tuesday, State Senator McBride, 34, secured a victory in Delaware&#8217;s at-large congressional district, a region with a Democratic inclination, <a href="https://apnews.com/live/trump-harris-election-updates-11-5-2024?tab=00000192-fa45-d414-a79f-ff5daacf0000">according</a> to the Associated Press.
She won against Republican candidate John Whalen with a margin of 747,42 votes.
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This achievement follows her successful primary campaign in September, reported Reuters.
McBride has been a pioneer for transgender rights, with a history of firsts to her name. She was&nbsp;the first openly transgender person&nbsp;to serve as a state&nbsp;senator, elected in 2020.
She also made history as the first to speak at a U.S. national political party convention in 2016, and the first to intern at the White House in 2012, under the administration of former President Barack Obama.
Why It Matters: As of the latest updates from the Associated Press, the current standings in U.S. politics are as follows:
In the presidential race, the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, led with 198 electoral votes, while the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, secured 109.
In the Senate, Republicans are also ahead with 47 seats, compared to the Democrats&#8217; 36. Similarly, in the House of Representatives, Republicans lead with 124 seats, while the Democrats hold 85.
For gubernatorial races, Republicans have the edge with 25 governors, while Democrats have 22.
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Key indicators of the financial market&#8217;s health reacted as investors began to parse early results of the high-stakes presidential battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
What happened:&nbsp;
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<li>Stock futures edged higher on election night, with those tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lifting 277 points, or 0.67%, as of 9 p.m. ET. Futures linked to the S&amp;P 500 were up 0.55%.</li>
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<li>Oil prices took a hit, with the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) falling 0.44% to $71.69 a barrel. Price rose 6%, however, in the week preceding the election.</li>
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<li>Spot gold rose by 0.15% to $2,747.98 per ounce, with gold futures on the Commodity Exchange (COMEX) also climbing by 0.17%.</li>
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<li>Currency traders picked up the greenback as the U.S. Dollar Index, or the DXY, rose 1.20% to climb above 104.&nbsp;</li>
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Why It Matters: The moves come as Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41762845/trump-wins-kentucky-indiana-harris-scores-vermont-as-polls-begin-to-close-across-us">won the red states of Kentucky, Florida and Indiana</a>, while Harris secured victory in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.&nbsp;
The fight was getting tighter in battleground states, with Trump leading Georgia and Harris staying ahead in Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press.
Leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) also soared in anticipation of a Trump victory, with the apex cryptocurrency powering above $73,000.
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Bitcoin Past $73K — Dollar, Gold, Stock Futures Rise As Trump-Harris Results Trickle In

Bitcoin Futures Pass $73K

Leading cryptocurrencies jumped as polls began to close in the high-stakes presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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<td>+4.68%</td>
<td>$71,154.46</td>
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<td>+2.23%</td>
<td>$2,460.12</td>
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<td>+8.20%</td>
<td>$0.1763</td>
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What Happened: After days of retracement, Bitcoin got back in the groove as it breached the $71,000 level. The leading cryptocurrency was just 3.8% away from its all-time high of $73,737.
Ethereum also approached $2,500, while Dogecoin, the king of joke coins, surged by more than 8% as election results began to come in.
Trump was leading in the battleground states of Georgia and Florida, resulting in his <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/presidential-election-winner-2024?tid=1730855062824">odds </a>on Polymarket shooting to 72%.&nbsp;
Ethereum also encountered heavy sell-offs, while Dogecoin outperformed the market with over 8% gains in the last 24 hours.
Short sellers suffered as more than $133 million in bearish bets were wiped out due to the rally.&nbsp;
Bitcoin's Open Interest spiked 3.70%, while top traders on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance remained bullishly positioned for the coin.&nbsp;
Market participants remained "Greedy," as per the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index.
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<td>Artificial Superintelligence Alliance(FET)</td>
<td>+1.27%</td>
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The global cryptocurrency stood at $2.34 trillion, following a spike of 5.22% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks surged sharply Tuesday in anticipation of the results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 427.28 points, or 1.02%, to close at 42,221.88. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.23% to end at 5,782.76, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite closed 1.43% higher at 18,439.17.
Stock futures also ascended in anticipation, with those linked to the Dow popping more than 300 points overnight.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted Bitcoin's move above $71,000 amid Trump's lead in the battleground states of Virginia and Florida.
"This might not be as tight as it was expected. This might also be the kickstart of the bull market + a weak labor market," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> breaking $70K and makes a new high, as Trump takes a significant lead in Georgia, Florida, Virginia and South Carolina. This might not be as tight as it was expected. This might also be the kickstart of the bull market + a weak labor market.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1853958629365289455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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However, indications of profit-taking by whales also surfaced after influential analyst Ali Martinez drew attention to the sharp drop in addresses holding more than 1,000 BTCs leading up to the election.
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Finding underpriced stocks to buy is one of the most common mantras in stock trading. While buying low and selling high is simple, it does not indicate which stocks are underpriced. Traders are constantly seeking out underpriced stocks to buy that have the <a href="https://tradersunion.com/interesting-articles/best-stocks-to-buy-now/undervalued-stocks/">potential to increase</a> once investors recognize their true worth. With markets trading near<a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-futures-steady-as-inflation-data-looms"> record highs</a>, it can be more challenging to identify stocks with strong upside potential yet underpriced. One popular method for finding underpriced stocks to buy is analyzing a stock&rsquo;s Relative Strength Index (RSI). Stocks with an RSI below 30 are considered oversold and may see a rebound. This strategy works best when combined with other valuation metrics, such as a low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. It is common for stocks trending higher to experience temporary pullbacks driven by technical factors. These declines may make underpriced stocks to buy worthy of acquisition before they start to rise.



<h2>Ryerson Holding (RYI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/steel1600b-300x169.jpg" alt="a steel frame for a building"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>The U.S. steel industry has been facing tough competition from China. It&rsquo;s unsurprising that the custom steel (and other industrial metal) processor and distributor Ryerson Holding (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ryi-stock-quote/">RYI</a>) has seen its stock price come <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ryerson-holding-corp-ryi-q1-221412289.html">under pressure</a>. However, this is an underpriced stock to buy. It currently trades at a<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/RYI"> P/E ratio of just 8.4x</a>, while the industry stands at an average <a href="https://simplywall.st/markets/us/materials/metals-mining">P/E ratio of 35.3x</a>. The company managed to post positive sales growth and expects its EPS to return to positive when it reports its next quarter earnings. This is despite disappointing investors earlier by posting a negative EPS when analysts were forecasting a gain. The miss on expectations was due primarily to one-off effects. The company had put into operation a new service center and spent considerably on IT upgrades. It sent the stock tumbling, so its RSI fell well into <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/term/rsi-14/STU:7RY">oversold territory at 17.4</a>. This makes Ryerson Holding one of the underpriced stocks to buy.



<h2>CVS Health (CVS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cvs-stock-6-300x169.jpg" alt="The front sign for a CVS Pharmacy, CVS stock"><div>Source: Susan Montgomery / Shutterstock.com</div></div>The first quarter wasn&rsquo;t kind to U.S. health providers. Insurance costs rose, causing CVS Health (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cvs-stock-quote/">CVS</a>) to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/cvs-health-cvs-earnings-q1-2024.html">miss in earnings</a> and cut its guidance for the year. 



Despite challenges in the first quarter, CVS remains an underpriced stock to buy. It offers a solid dividend yield of 4.8% and a relatively safe 50% payout ratio. The key metric for the company is the medical benefits ratio. This is the difference between how much it collects in premiums and how much it pays out in claims. That ratio went up in the first quarter, squeezing profit margins. As a result, the RSI on its stock price <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/term/rsi-14/CVS">fell to 22.6</a>, well into oversold territory. CVS remains a solid dividend stock and could be considered an underpriced stock to buy. Its P/E ratio stands at<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CVS"> just 9.8x</a>, less than half the 25.5x average for the U.S. healthcare industry. That might mean the market has gotten a little overenthusiastic about pricing in the guidance cut. Therefore, it could be <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CVS/analysis">time for a rebound</a>, as analysts believe the share price could go back up to $68.76.



<h2>BGSF (BGSF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/phone-app-real-estate-300x169.png" alt="An image of a man holding a phone with a web of real estate icons above it; rent, sale, key, handshake, graph, paperwork"><div>Source: Denizce/Shutterstock</div></div>With weakness seen in the U.S. commercial real estate market and lackluster recent jobs numbers, investors are understandably concerned about BGSF (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bgsf-stock-quote/">BGSF</a>). It offers consulting and workforce solutions. 



However, there may be an undervalued opportunity here as analysts remain quite bullish on the stock&rsquo;s prospects. Analysts <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BGSF/analysis">expect the price to double</a> to $14.25 per share. This follows investors exiting the stock after disappointing first-quarter results that saw <a href="https://investor.bgsf.com/news/news-details/2024/BGSF-Inc.-Reports-First-Quarter-2024-Financial-Results-Generated-7.4-Million-of-Operating-Cash-Flow/">EPS cut in half</a>, driving the RSI to an<a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/term/rsi-14/BGSF"> oversold level of 24.4</a>. Still, the company remains optimistic about the market moving past this phase, allowing for an upswing as expenses are rationalized. Analysts&rsquo; enthusiasm for the stock could be fueled by BGSF&rsquo;s announcement of plans to explore strategic alternatives to address the company&rsquo;s undervaluation. This may help <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-bgsf-inc-reviews-strategic-options-amid-market-challenges-93CH-3438837">unlock improved value potential</a>. The company is maintaining its dividend, providing an <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BGSF">8.3% yield</a>, and has a P/E ratio of 13.9x, less than <a href="https://www.multpl.com/s-p-500-pe-ratio">half the average benchmark</a> of the S&amp;P 500 index. Both metrics could indicate this is one of the underpriced stocks to buy.



On the date of publication, Stavros Tousios 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>.
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