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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani upgrades Payoneer Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYO#NASDAQ">PAYO</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $7 to $9.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades Payoneer Global to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $9

RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams maintains Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XENE#NASDAQ">XENE</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $58 to $55.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Lowers Price Target to $55

indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) reported worse-than-expected first-quarter sales <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INDI/earnings">results on Monday</a>.
Indie Semiconductor reported quarterly losses of 8 cents per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. The company reported quarterly sales of $54.08 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $54.73 million.
&#8220;In Q1, indie delivered year-over-year growth despite persisting negative global macro-economic conditions and accelerated market uncertainty due to the dynamic tariff situation,&#8221; said Donald McClymont, indie&#8217;s co-founder and chief executive officer. &#8220;In the context of this challenging market environment, our Q1 results demonstrate an enduring business resilience, with growth through 2025 and beyond underpinned by an innovative product portfolio, strong and growing design-win activity, and multiple anticipated product ramps for our class-leading ADAS solutions.&#8221;
Indie Semiconductor said it sees second-quarter sales of $50.00 million to $53.00 million, versus market estimates of $54.73 million.
indie Semiconductor shares fell 1.5% to trade at $2.5997 on Tuesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on indie Semiconductor following earnings announcement.
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<li>Benchmark analyst Cody Acree maintained Indie Semiconductor with a Buy and lowered the price target from $8 to $6.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $7 to $6.</li>
<li>Craig-Hallum analyst Anthony Stoss maintained the stock with a Buy and lowered the price target from $8 to $6.</li>
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Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HY#NYSE">HY</a>) announced today that the Board of Directors increased its regular cash dividend from 35 cents per share to 36 cents per share. The dividend is payable on both Class A and Class B Common Stock and will be paid June 13, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2025.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Brian Lee maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $235 to $204.

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Benchmark analyst Bruce Jackson maintains Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBIO#NASDAQ">HBIO</a>) with a Speculative Buy and lowers the price target from $4.5 to $3.

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The European Union (EU) and China have moved to <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/eu-china-recalibrate-ties-after-trumps?r=3nmatg">recalibrate ties</a>, spurred by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff regime.
The two economies have expressed optimism about bilateral relations, exchanging diplomatic notes and visits highlighting warm EU-China ties. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, senior EU officials stressed shared values with Beijing.
"The specter of Trump 2.0 has cast a long shadow over transatlantic ties," the Italian Institute for International Political Studies <a href="https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/eu-china-a-shift-in-the-wind-208531" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote</a> on Monday. "Yet, it is that very pressure which appears to be nudging the EU and China toward cautious rapprochement as they celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties."
Trump has fueled deep concerns in Brussels and Beijing that Washington is ushering in a new global order. The Europeans and the Chinese are alarmed by Trump's reciprocal tariff push. Both struggle with lackluster economic growth and the impact it will have on global trade.
The anniversary "takes place at a moment of global uncertainty and geopolitical changes," European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa said in a letter to China's President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qian.
These challenges underlie "our shared responsibility in defending all the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations," they wrote. President Xi said the <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/07/signs-of-eu-china-reset-intensify-as-xi-jinping-arrives-in-moscow-for-victory-day">anniversary</a> would "open up a brighter future for China-EU relations."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Aims Tariffs at EU, China After Return to White House</h2>
<a href="https://x.com/eurocapinsights/status/1922306435813179502">Brussels and Beijing </a>have expressed increasing frustration with Washington after Trump returned to the White House. China sees this as a strategic opportunity to weaken EU-US ties in its favor.
"With rising European animosity against the United States, China has seen an opening to cooperate with the EU to counter the United States," Council on Foreign Relations' (CFR) Research Associate, Turner Ruggi, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cfr.org/article/china-europe-april-2025">wrote</a> on May 1. "Even before &#8216;Liberation Day,&#8217; China-Europe relations were improving."
The 47th president has targeted both with tariffs, imposing 145% on Chinese products and <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">20% reciprocal tariffs</a> on €380 billion worth of EU exports to the US. He announced the tariffs during his April 2 "Liberation Day" speech.
The EU and China have negotiated with the Trump administration a 90-day pause in the full enforcement of the tariffs. For Europe, tariffs have declined to the 10% baseline rate, and for China, they have declined to 30%.
The EU is worse than China, Trump said Monday. He attacked Europe hours after Washington and Beijing agreed to slash respective punitive tariffs and de-escalate their trade war. 
&#8220;Oh, they&#8217;ll come down a lot," he said. "You watch. We have all the cards. They treat us very unfairly.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EU Trade Commissioner Visits China for Trade, Investment Talks</h2>
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic visited China in March. He met with the country's Vice Premier He Lifeng, Minister of Commerce Wang Wengato, and Customs Minister Sun Meijung.
The trip's stated purpose was to improve China-EU trade and investment relations in anticipation of Trump's tariffs, according to CFR.
"The current trade situation with the United States, our most significant partner, is in a tough spot," Sefcovic said <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/de/speech_25_1001">in remarks</a> on April 7. The visit to Beijing aimed to foster "cooperation to rebalance our trade and investment relationship with tangible results, he said.
The talks focused on longstanding issues, "like overcapacity and subsidies," and market access barriers for European products. They "need to level the playing field for EU companies in China," he said.
The two sides discussed Chinese investments in the EU electric vehicle supply chain
to boost competitiveness and jobs in the EU. Talks focused "on technology transfer, R&amp;D, and local sourcing of key components and the value generated here," Sefcovic said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EU Diverges from De-Risk Policy toward Beijing</h2>
The push to improve ties with China represents a significant shift from the EU's previous position.
The EU adopted<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/europe-carmakers-criticize-eus-chinese"> definitive tariffs</a> of up to 45% in October on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The EU has accused Chinese EV makers BYD (OTCPK: BYDDF), Geely (OTCPK: GELYF), and SAIC of benefiting from substantial state support. This<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.csis.org/blogs/trustee-china-hand/slamming-brakes-eu-votes-impose-tariffs-chinese-evs"> includes</a> preferential financing, grants, and below-market-price resources like batteries and land.
"The decision to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs reflects a growing skepticism throughout the EU of China's non-market practices," Center for Strategic &amp; International Studies' Research Associate Ryan Featherston wrote in December. "These concerns also come in the context of a growing movement to not only preserve the EU's industrial base but also expand it to include the green industries of the future."
In March 2023, von der Leyen <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/hu/speech_23_2063">called for</a> "de-risking" rather than "de-coupling" to reduce dependency on China. The Chinese government denounced the EU's de-risking, labeling it "confrontational" and "politically motivated."
"We have to recognize that the world and China have changed significantly," von der Leyen said, China's "escalatory actions" have "become "more repressive at home and more assertive abroad…This is why we need to focus on de-risk – not de-couple."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">De-Risking from China Hindered by Extensive Trade Ties</h2>
De-risking from China has proven difficult given the extensive trade ties.
In 2024, China was the <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=China-EU_-_international_trade_in_goods_statistics">third largest partner</a> for EU exports of goods (8.3%) and the most significant partner for EU imports of goods (21.3%). The EU sourced<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/eu-moves-to-secure-critical-minerals"> 46% of its 12,900 tons </a>of rare earth imports from China.
China is an important market for European luxury companies. Burberry, Hugo Boss, and Swatch Group depend on Chinese customers to drive revenue growth.
Last year, they started to<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/europeancapitalinsights/p/european-luxury-brands-feel-pinch?r=3nmatg&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false"> feel the pinch</a> of China's economic weakness. Swatch Group, the world&#8217;s biggest watchmaker, reported a 12% decline in net sales and a 75% drop in net income due to a "<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.swatchgroup.com/en/services/archive/2025/key-figures-2024">persistently difficult</a> market situation and weak demand for consumer goods overall in China."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EU, China Differ on Most Geopolitical, Climate Policies</h2>
Despite the EU-China push to improve economic and political ties, the two countries&#8217; policy orientations differ significantly. European capitals and Beijing differ significantly on the war in Ukraine, with China backing Russia, instability in the Middle East, and climate change.
While the EU pushes for its green transition, China is rapidly building coal and nuclear plants to meet its energy needs. China is the world's fastest-expanding nuclear power producer, with 23 reactors under construction as of 2023, totaling 21–24 GW of capacity.
The EU and China are also <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/eu-vs-china-the-new-great-game-for">competing for raw materials</a> in Central Asia. China is chipping away at EU influence by investing heavily in the region as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It has poured vast funding into infrastructure projects, surveillance systems, and military assistance.
&#8220;The more aggressive posture and unfair economic competition from China, its &#8216;no-limits&#8217; friendship with Russia – and the dynamics of its relationship with Europe – reflect a shift from cooperation to competition,&#8221; von der Leyen <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/e6cd4328-673c-4e7a-8683-f63ffb2cf648_en?filename=Political%20Guidelines%202024-2029_EN.pdf">wrote</a> in July. "We have seen first-hand the dangers" of China's "monopoly on raw materials essential for batteries or chips."
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Wall Street's rally stretched into a second session Tuesday, fueled by improving investor sentiment after an early-week breakthrough in U.S.-China trade talks, easing inflation data and fresh geopolitical headlines involving major investment pledges <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">from the Middle East.</a>
The Consumer Price Index showed signs of cooling in April, as both headline and core readings eased or met expectations, easing concerns that Trump's proposed trade tariffs would trigger a surge in inflation.
The S&amp;P 500 advanced 0.7%, adding to Monday's 3.3% surge, and reached its highest level since March 3.
Technology stocks outperformed again, with the Nasdaq 100 jumping 1.8%, driven by a standout 5.3% rally in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
The chipmaker giant surged after reports that the United Arab Emirates may receive approval to purchase over a million of its advanced AI processors, while Saudi Arabia pledged up to $600 billion in future U.S. investments, with a focus on technology and infrastructure.
Alphabet Inc.'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, Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and DataVolt have committed to invest a combined $80 billion in technology initiatives across both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, according to a White House press release.
The news came during President Donald Trump's diplomatic visit to the Middle East, where he also reiterated confidence in the Republican tax bill, saying, "We're in good shape to pass the tax bill," and calling it "the biggest tax cut in history."
Crude oil prices spiked nearly 3% to surpass $63 a barrel after Trump warned that Iranian oil exports could be driven to zero due to the country&#8217;s threat to regional stability.
The rally marks a 10% surge over the past four sessions, putting crude on track for its best four-day run since 2022.
The energy sector rallied in tandem, with U.S. energy stocks rising 1.5% on the day.
U.S. Treasury yields extended gains amid improving risk appetite. The 10-year yield jumped to 4.50%, while the 30-year yield climbed to 4.95%, signaling stronger expectations for economic resilience and possibly tighter monetary conditions down the line.
The U.S. dollar index slipped 0.5% after Monday's strong gains, reflecting a mild pullback as traders repositioned. Gold rose 0.6% to recover some ground amid geopolitical headlines.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 1.4% to $104,000, continuing its uptrend and reclaiming momentum after days of sideways action. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,234.91</td>
<td>+1.8%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,895.69</td>
<td>+0.9%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,105.25</td>
<td>+0.6%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,234.10</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.84% to $587.87.</li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased down 0.4% to $422.27.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) jumped 1.74% to $516.67.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.45% to $208.81.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 2.2%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 2.4%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Clean energy and solar stocks rallied after House Republicans delivered a better-than-feared tax proposal for renewable energy incentives. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) soared 5.9%, with First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/05/45381191/first-solar-eyes-best-2-day-rally-since-2013-after-gop-tax-plan-spares-key-clean-energy-credits">leading gains, up 21%. </a></li>
<li>Semiconductors continued to extend gains, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), now up more than 10% over the past two sessions. </li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) tumbled 16% on Tuesday after the company withdrew its full-year guidance, citing a sharp rise in medical expenses. The health insurer also announced that CEO Andrew Witty has stepped down, citing "personal reasons."</li>
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Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan maintains BlackSky Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NYSE">BKSY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $17 to $18.

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U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Tuesday.
The Dow traded down 0.49% to 42,203.63 while the NASDAQ gained 1.74% to 19,033.50. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.86% to 5,894.52.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 2.3% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, health care stocks fell by 2.5%.
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Consumer prices in the U.S. eased faster than expected in April, with fresh tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump appearing not to have a swift and tangible impact on the cost of living.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.3% higher compared to a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday, compared to economists&#8217; expectations of 2.4% and the previous reading.
The monthly gain was 0.2%, rebounding from a prior decline of 0.1%, yet falling short of a 0.3% forecasted.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>HCW Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCWB#NASDAQ">HCWB</a>) shares shot up 165% to $14.01 after the company announced it presented studies on HCW9206.</li>
<li>Shares of Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) got a boost, surging 33% to $3.1749 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Lobo EV Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOBO#NASDAQ">LOBO</a>) shares were also up, gaining 116% to $1.6001 after the company issued a year-over-year increase in its FY25 revenue guidance.</li>
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<li>Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XENE#NASDAQ">XENE</a>) shares dropped 17% to $29.90 following first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Affimed N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFMD#NASDAQ">AFMD</a>) were down 81% to $0.1345 after Leerink Partners downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform and cut its price target from $5 to $0.39.</li>
<li>Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALO#NASDAQ">HALO</a>) was down, falling 26% to $49.26. Leerink Partners downgraded Halozyme Therapeutics from Market Perform to Underperform and announced a $47 price target.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 2.9% to $63.75 while gold traded up 0.8% at $3,253.80.
Silver traded up 1.6% to $33.130 on Tuesday, while copper rose 2.1% to $4.7180.
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European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.12%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.83%. London's FTSE 100 fell 0.02%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.31% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.30% during the session.
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Asian markets closed mostly higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 1.43%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dipping 1.87%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.17% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.55%.
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The annual inflation rate in the US slowed to 2.3% in April from 2.4% in the previous month and versus market estimates of 2.4%.
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Strata Skin Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSKN#NASDAQ">SSKN</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-05-14. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Strata Skin Sciences will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.44.
Investors in Strata Skin Sciences are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.23 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.74% drop in the share price on the following day.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747156042_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Strata Skin Sciences were trading at $2.55 as of May 09. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 39.29%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on Strata Skin Sciences</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Strata Skin Sciences.
With 1 analyst ratings, Strata Skin Sciences has a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target is $6.0, indicating a potential 135.29% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Co-Diagnostics and Ekso Bionics Holdings, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Co-Diagnostics, with an average 1-year price target of $5.5, suggesting a potential 115.69% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Ekso Bionics Holdings, with an average 1-year price target of $4.67, suggesting a potential 83.14% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Co-Diagnostics and Ekso Bionics Holdings, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Strata Skin Sciences</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>10.21%</td>
<td>$5.76M</td>
<td>-62.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Co-Diagnostics</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-95.80%</td>
<td>$-105.74K</td>
<td>-18.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ekso Bionics Holdings</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-10.14%</td>
<td>$1.81M</td>
<td>-24.54%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Strata Skin Sciences ranks highest in Revenue Growth among its peers. It has the highest Gross Profit margin. However, it has the lowest Return on Equity.
<h3>Delving into Strata Skin Sciences's Background</h3>
Strata Skin Sciences Inc is a medical technology company engaged in developing and commercializing products for the treatment of dermatological disorders. Its primary products include the XTRAC excimer laser and VTRAC lamp systems utilized in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo and various other skin conditions. Its operating segment includes Dermatology Recurring Procedures, which is the key revenue driver and Dermatology Procedures Equipment. The Dermatology Recurring Procedures segment derives its revenues from the usage of its equipment by dermatologists to perform XTRAC procedures. Its Dermatology Procedures Equipment segment generates revenues from the sale of equipment, such as lasers and lamp products. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
<h3>Financial Insights: Strata Skin Sciences</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.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Strata Skin Sciences showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.21% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Strata Skin Sciences's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -46.96%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Strata Skin Sciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of -62.83%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Strata Skin Sciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of -11.78%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.31, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SSKN/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Strata Skin Sciences visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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A Peek at Strata Skin Sciences's Future Earnings

PDS Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDSB#NASDAQ">PDSB</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-05-14. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate PDS Biotechnology to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.22.
The market awaits PDS Biotechnology's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.07, leading to a 0.8% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at PDS Biotechnology's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-0.28</td>
<td>-0.28</td>
<td>-0.34</td>
<td>-0.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-0.21</td>
<td>-0.29</td>
<td>-0.23</td>
<td>-0.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-11.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747156017_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>PDS Biotechnology Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of PDS Biotechnology were trading at $1.29 as of May 12. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 64.03%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PDSB/earnings">To track all earnings releases for PDS Biotechnology visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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