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IBEX Ltd delivers innovative business process outsourcing (BPO), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help companies acquire, engage, and retain valuable customers. It is an end-to-end provider of technology-enabled customer lifecycle experience (CLX) solutions to optimize customer acquisition, engagement, expansion, and experience for its clients. IBEX operates through the Business process outsourcing segment. Its services cover three areas: Digital and omni-channel Customer Experience (ibex Connect), Digital Marketing and E-Commerce (ibex Digital) and Digital CX surveys and analytics (ibex CX). It caters to a broad range of industries, such as telecommunications, cable, financial services, and healthcare.

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Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter maintained Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) with an Overweight rating and lowered the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from&nbsp;$450&nbsp;to&nbsp;$400</a> on Wednesday.
The first-quarter financials will likely underwhelm.
Deliveries of 337K units missed consensus (378k), so the gross margin is probably trending near multi-year lows.
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Plus, relying on new products for delivery growth is hard because Tesla has not disclosed specifications or pricing for &#8220;Model 2&#8221;. Potter slashed estimates to reflect this outlook.
However, while the analyst&#8217;s 2-3 month outlook leans bearish, he highlighted that Tesla could rally sharply whenever &#8220;big picture&#8221; catalysts emerge.
Potter said that some major catalysts (new products and robotaxis) are on the horizon.
Perhaps not on the first-quarter call, but eventually, the analyst noted Tesla will report good news on these topics. When that day arrives, he would not want to be underweight.
Potter offered updated thoughts ahead of first-quarter earnings (scheduled for the afternoon of April 22). No amount of first-quarter financial downside is likely to shock investors; expectations are low.
The analyst expects 2025 and 2026 deliveries of 1.74 million units and 2.09 million units, respectively. In his previous model, he had expected deliveries of 1.88 million for 2025 and 2.3 million for 2026.
Curiously, U.S. wait times on the refreshed Model Y have not risen. New product launches could offset faltering demand for Tesla&#8217;s existing vehicles. However, until Tesla discloses more details, Potter&#8217;s forecast for &#8220;Model 2&#8221; will be difficult to defend.
Potter slashed his EPS estimates to reflect lower deliveries and a slower margin ramp. The price target cut reflects lower EPS (still based on 120 times fiscal 2026 EPS.
Despite all the negativity, a single robo-taxi headline would likely change the narrative.
Full self-driving (FSD) software accounts for the bulk of Potter&#8217;s 20-year profit outlook. Given FSD&#8217;s contribution to the terminal value, robotaxi catalysts have an outsized impact.
Potter projected first-quarter revenue of $20.29 billion and EPS of $0.36.
Price Action: TSLA stock is down 7.23% at $235.78 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Amazon shares are trading lower amid overall market weakness following Fed Chair Powell's remarks at the Economic Club of Chicago.

The White House says it is ensuring that national security agencies operate effectively by ending collective bargaining rights for workers in those areas through an <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/exclusions-from-federal-labor-management-relations-programs/">executive order</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A White House <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-exempts-agencies-with-national-security-missions-from-federal-collective-bargaining-requirements/">fact sheet</a> about the March 27 order says that "certain federal unions have declared war" on Trump's agenda. Several unions representing federal workers have filed grievances over Trump's policies since his inauguration. The fact sheet adds that "protecting America's national security is a core constitutional duty, and President Trump refuses to let union obstruction interfere with his efforts to protect Americans and our national interests."&nbsp;
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The order would affect more than 1 million federal employees, according to <a href="https://www.afge.org/publication/unions-sue-trump-administration-over-move-to-bust-federal-employee-unions/">the American Federation of Government Employees</a>, or AGFE.&nbsp;
The AFL-CIO believes this executive order is an attack on unions, <a href="https://aflcio.org/2025/3/28/take-action-white-house-just-ripped-union-members-contracts">saying </a>the order is an "anti-worker, anti-union action" and urged citizens to call and speak to their member of Congress.&nbsp;
North Carolina State AFL-CIO President MaryBe McMillan <a href="https://aflcionc.org/press/nc-afl-cio-condemns-union-busting-executive-order">called the executive order</a> "payback" for pushing back against Trump's Project 2025 agenda.&nbsp;
A <a href="https://www.afge.org/globalassets/documents/generalreports/2025/american-federation-of-government-employees-afl-cio-et-al-v.-trump-et-al-complaint.pdf">lawsuit</a> against the order was filed April 3 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. AGFE, the lead plaintiff, is seeking to maintain collective bargaining rights for federal unions.&nbsp;
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Members of the House of Representatives have proposed the <a href="https://fitzpatrick.house.gov/2025/4/fitzpatrick-golden-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-restore-collective-bargaining-rights-for-federal-workers">Protect America's Workforce Act</a> in response to the order and the outcries from the public. The <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2550/text">bill</a> seeks to reverse Trump's order and protect &nbsp; unions that represent federal workers.
AFL-CIO President <a href="https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-president-applauds-introduction-bipartisan-legislation-reverse-trumps-attack">Liz Shuler supports </a>the bill, proposed by Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Introduced on April 1, the bill now sits with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
"Federal employees have had the right to join a union and bargain collectively for decades," AFGE National President Everett Kelley said in a <a href="https://www.afge.org/publication/unions-sue-trump-administration-over-move-to-bust-federal-employee-unions/">statement</a> April 4. "We are not going anywhere."&nbsp;
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Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shares fell sharply Wednesday afternoon as markets dipped following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks linking rising inflation risks to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">newly imposed trade tariffs</a>. Powell's warning of "temporary, or potentially persistent" inflation driven by tariffs spooked investors already wary of slowing economic growth.
What To Know: Robinhood, which relies heavily on active retail trading, is particularly sensitive to market volatility and consumer sentiment. Powell's acknowledgment of softening first-quarter growth and deteriorating household confidence adds pressure on Robinhood's user base—largely retail investors—who may reduce trading activity in uncertain environments.
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Moreover, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">Powell's dismissal</a> of a so-called "Fed put" could remove a psychological safety net for equity markets, increasing volatility—historically a double-edged sword for Robinhood. While higher volatility can drive short-term trading spikes, prolonged uncertainty risks a pullback in deposits and trading volume.
Further concern stems from Powell's mention of weakened sentiment in tech-driven urban centers—core to Robinhood's user demographics. With both inflation and economic policy in flux, investors could be fearing a hit to Robinhood's growth outlook, particularly in payment-for-order-flow revenue streams.
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Price Action: HOOD shares are trading lower by 8.49% to $40.34 Wednesday afternoon.
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Robinhood Markets&#8217; case, it is in the Financials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, HOOD has a 52-week high of $66.08 and a 52-week low of $13.98.

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Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) shares are tumbling Wednesday after the company announced an offering. Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese companies are also facing selling pressure amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle">rising global trade tensions</a>.
What To Know: China-based cloud services provider Kingsoft Cloud commenced an underwritten public offering of 18.5 million American depositary shares (ADS) at a price of $11.27 per ADS.
Kingsoft Cloud expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional American depositary shares. All shares in the offering will be offered by Kingsoft Cloud.
Kingsoft Cloud stock moved lower when the offering was announced before the market open. Momentum accelerated to the downside after the company priced the offering around the market open. 
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Kingsoft Cloud stock has continued to trend lower throughout Wednesday&#8217;s session. The stock appears to be facing additional selling pressure following a Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/u-s-plans-to-use-tariff-negotiations-to-isolate-china-177d1528">report</a> suggesting the Trump administration plans to use tariff negotiations to pressure trade partners into limiting their dealings with China. 
The plans include asking more than 70 countries to stop China from shipping goods through their countries and to reject cheap Chinese goods coming into their economies in an effort to stop China from evading tariffs. 
The report indicates that the precise plans could vary significantly from country to country, depending on each country&#8217;s level of involvement with the Chinese economy. 
The Wall Street Journal reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is one of the people pushing this strategy. Bessent reportedly pitched the idea to President Donald Trump during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago earlier this month. The strategy has reportedly gained traction among Trump officials more recently. 
KC Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/kc">Kingsoft Cloud shares</a> were down 17.9% at $10.84 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is one of many large-cap stocks trading down year-to-date in 2025. The stock could have multiple catalysts coming, including new details about a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36988960/foldable-apple-iphone-could-be-coming-what-investors-should-know"> long-rumored foldable iPhone.</a>
What Happened: Apple has been working on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44366890/apple-stock-faces-pressure-from-declining-iphone-revenue-could-companys-first-foldable-smartphone-in-2026-reverse-course">a foldable iPhone</a> for many years according to past reports and the phone could be coming as soon as 2026. 
New details continue to emerge on the upcoming Apple smartphone, including recent leaks seeming to confirm past reports of a price tag that could be north of $2,000.
A new <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/16/new-report-backs-iphone-fold-punch-hole-camera-with-touch-id-power-button/">report </a>from 9to5Mac highlights some of the technical features of the reported foldable iPhone.
According to the report, the phone being referenced as the iPhone Fold will have a punch-hole camera with Touch ID power button to unlock the device.
This would mean no Dynamic Island for the phone&#8217;s outer display, and instead, the front-facing camera would be used through a single punch hole.
For months, those reporting on the new Apple smartphone have been seeking to learn whether Apple would go for the flip or fold approach to the expandable phone. New reports indicate that the phone will fold and could turn a normal-sized iPhone into an iPad mini-sized device.
The new report indicates that using a Touch ID power button means there is not enough room for Face ID on the device.
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Why It's Important: The new report, which cites data from the yeux1122 blog and Chinese social media site Weibo, says the punch hole solution would be similar to existing foldables.
This likely references foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold according to the report.
While foldable smartphones make up a small percent of the overall smartphone market, Apple&#8217;s entry into the space could serve as a true test of demand and key features available within the technology.
With chatbots becoming more predominantly used and smartphones functioning as more than just a phone, the ability to expand to a larger out-of-pocket device could become a feature consumers turn to and never look back on again.
Apple had 19% global smartphone share in the first quarter, helped by the launch of the iPhone 16e launch.
First released in 2007, the iPhone has been one of the keys to Apple's growth. There are concerns that the unit will not have as high growth as previous years and owners are less likely to trade in their devices or upgrade to new models annually without compelling features.
In the most recently reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;first quarter</a>, Apple saw its iPhone revenue fall from $69.7 billion to $69.1 billion on a year-over-year basis.
Hoping for new signs of growth, Apple has launched the more affordable iPhone 16e and could have more news on the way about a foldable phone to win over investors. A foldable smartphone has been in the works for Apple for years with CEO&nbsp;Tim Cook&nbsp;speaking to engineers about a foldable iPhone back in 2018, suggesting it as a key priority for the future.
Along with a foldable iPhone, Apple is also working on a foldable device with an 18-inch screen, which would likely be a new Mac or iPad.
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock is down 2.7% to $196.72 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $164.08 to $260.09. Apple stock is down 19.3% year-to-date in 2025, while shares are up 16.1% over the last year.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane today downgraded the shares of Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGT/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Buy to Neutral</a> and lowered the price forecast from $142.00 to $101.00.
The analyst is concerned about slowing growth in discretionary categories amid a volatile macro environment. Risks from potential sales declines, tariff impacts, and weaker consumer data from HundredX and Placer also weighed on the outlook.
Since joining the Americas Buy List in July 2019, TGT shares have risen 6.5%, trailing the S&amp;P 500's 80% gain, said the analyst.
TGT is facing delayed recovery in discretionary spending due to weakened consumer sentiment, tariff uncertainty, and inflation concerns.
With roughly 53% of its FY24 sales tied to discretionary items, TGT is more vulnerable to shifting consumer behavior than peers like BJ's, Costco, or Walmart, which have greater grocery exposure.
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Early first-quarter data shows sales softness, though seasonal events like Valentine's Day still drew strong spending, noted the analyst.
Tariff risks and weaker sales trends pose downside risk to TGT's FY25 earnings, especially if operating leverage declines and SG&amp;A costs remain high.
Target may need to raise prices by 1%–11% to maintain operating margins depending on tariff mitigation and cost-cutting scenarios.
Elevated inventory levels and early product receipts could pressure margins, especially if February's softer sales trends persist and lead to increased markdowns.
Placer data shows Target's foot traffic declined 5.4% YoY in April, and HundredX metrics reveal worsening consumer sentiment, with Target's Net Purchase Intent and Net Promoter Score both dropping below historical averages.
Declines in purchase intent span all income and frequency segments, with California and Texas showing the sharpest sentiment declines year-over-year, the analyst highlighted.
Keeping the above points in mind, the analyst lowered FY25 comp growth estimate to 0.0% from +1.2% and EPS estimate to $8.61 from $9.27.
Price Action: TGT shares traded lower by 2.44% at $89.84 at the last check Wednesday.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/retail">March retail sales</a> exceeded expectations despite weather delays and a late Easter, J.P. Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers wrote in a Wednesday research note. 
What Happened: March retail sales rose 4.6% year-over-year, accelerating from 3.5% in February and slightly exceeding Bloomberg's forecast of 1.3% sequential growth.
Core retail sales were up 4.2%, nearly flat from the prior month. 
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Best-Performing Sectors: Discretionary categories like electronics, restaurants, apparel, and home furnishings saw strong year-over-year growth in March, likely due to &#8220;tariff pull-forward&#8221; ahead of price hikes.
The analyst also noted that sporting goods, grocery, general merchandise, and home improvement weakened.
In April, five out of ten categories will face easier year-over-year comparisons, including auto parts (-400 bps) and nonstore (-395 bps). 
Conversely, electronics (+485 bps), apparel (+325 bps), and others will have tougher comparisons.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) will likely report first-quarter same-store sales growth of 5.7%, well above the consensus estimate of 2.9%, based on sequential trends. This performance aligns with buy-side expectations, according to internal analysis.
Tractor Supply Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>) appears poised to underperform expectations for first-quarter, with estimated same-store sales growth of 0.3% versus Street forecasts of 1.0%–1.1%. 
This figure, however, is slightly ahead of more bearish buy-side projections, which anticipated a 1%–2% decline, noted the analyst.
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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness after Fed Chair Powell made remarks at the Economic Club. Stocks across sectors may also be weighed down on trade tension fears after after the United States informed NVIDIA that it may require a license to export chips to China.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">Federal Reserve Chair</a> Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing to relax certain cryptocurrency and banking regulations, marking a notable shift in tone toward the digital asset sector.
What Happened: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVJtuioBY5w&amp;t=2547s">Speaking</a> at the Economic Club of Chicago on Wednesday, Powell acknowledged that the crypto market has become more mainstream and emphasized the need for a clear regulatory framework, particularly around stablecoins.
"There'll be some loosening of that [crypto-related banking guidance]," Powell said, referring to previously strict rules imposed on banks engaging with crypto assets. 
He added that the goal would be to foster innovation "in a way that preserves safety and soundness" in the financial system.
Powell cited the failures and scandals that once dominated the crypto landscape as a reason for the Fed's initial cautious stance. 
But with stablecoins gaining traction and bipartisan discussions underway in both chambers of Congress, Powell said the environment is changing. 
"Congress is again looking at both the Senate and the House [for] a framework, a legal framework for stablecoins," he said. "That's a good idea. We need that."
Stablecoins, digital assets pegged to fiat currencies, have grown into a significant part of the crypto economy, facilitating transactions and offering dollar exposure in the digital ecosystem. 
Powell stressed that any framework must include "consumer protections of the typical sorts and transparency."
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Why It Matters: His comments come amid a broader review of financial regulatory policy, including how central banks manage inflation and monetary policy tools like quantitative easing.
But Powell's remarks on digital assets are among the clearest signals yet that the Fed may ease its grip on crypto-related banking restrictions, particularly as the sector becomes more institutionalized.
The potential easing could open the door for U.S. banks to custody crypto assets or process payments in stablecoins—something many in the industry have long awaited. 
Powell's remarks also reinforce the growing view in Washington that crypto's integration into the financial system must be met with proportional, risk-based oversight rather than blanket restrictions.
Speaking with Benzinga, Sid Powell, CEO of Maple Finance, welcomed Powell's remarks, noting, "Powell discusses the need for a legal framework for stablecoins. This is a shift in tone from prior years and reflects a maturity of the space, with Powell acknowledging that stablecoins are a sector that could have wide implications for the economy and US users." 
Powell's comments suggest potential easing in areas like bank custody of crypto assets and acceptance of stablecoins, areas the industry will closely watch.
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness after Fed Chair Powell made remarks at the Economic Club. Stocks across sectors may also be weighed down on trade tension fears after after the United States informed NVIDIA that it may require a license to export chips to China.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</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 CVX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 34 extraordinary options activities for Chevron. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 17 are puts, totaling $1,283,216, and 17 are calls, amounting to $646,037.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $165.0 for Chevron over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Chevron options trades today is 1454.11 with a total volume of 6,558.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Chevron's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $165.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Chevron Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830076_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$347.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">513</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.64</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$151.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$145.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$25.75</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$85.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$72.7K</td>
<td>299</td>
<td align="right">156</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
In light of the recent options history for Chevron, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Chevron Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,390,216, with CVX's price up by 1.03%, positioned at $135.93.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Chevron</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $167.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $173. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $185. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Scotiabank downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $143. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</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 GE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 26 extraordinary options activities for GE Aerospace. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 42% bearish. Among these notable options, 22 are puts, totaling $1,329,107, and 4 are calls, amounting to $189,801.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $150.0 to $210.0 for GE Aerospace during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in GE Aerospace's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to GE Aerospace's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $150.0 to $210.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>GE Aerospace Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830071_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>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$108.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">367</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$107.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">312</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$99.6K</td>
<td>798</td>
<td align="right">119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$90.7K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$16.45</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$90.6K</td>
<td>798</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GE Aerospace</h3>
GE Aerospace is the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing large aircraft engines, along with partner Safran in their CFM joint venture. With its massive global installed base of nearly 70,000 commercial and military engines, GE Aerospace earns most of its profits on recurring service revenue of that equipment, which operates for decades. GE Aerospace is the remaining core business of the company formed in 1892 with historical ties to American inventor Thomas Edison; that company became a storied conglomerate with peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000 until GE spun off its appliance, finance, healthcare, and wind and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.
<h3>Current Position of GE Aerospace</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,199,207, with GE's price down by -1.54%, positioned at $182.81.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About GE Aerospace</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $214.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for GE Aerospace, targeting a price of $212. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for GE Aerospace, targeting a price of $227. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for GE Aerospace, targeting a price of $203. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SMCI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 53 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 20 are puts, for a total amount of $1,738,013, and 33 are calls, for a total amount of $2,706,153.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $18.0 to $83.0 for Super Micro Computer over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into 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 Super Micro Computer'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 Super Micro Computer's whale activity within a strike price range from $18.0 to $83.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Super Micro Computer Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830066_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$17.23</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$689.2K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$304.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$198.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>806</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$159.0K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Super Micro Computer, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Super Micro Computer</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 27,263,452, the price of SMCI is down by -5.76%, reaching $31.55.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Super Micro Computer</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $45.0.
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4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Westrock Coffee (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEST#NASDAQ">WEST</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving 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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $9.5, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $9.00. A decline of 2.56% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830064_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Westrock Coffee among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Todd Brooks &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Todd Brooks &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sarang Vora &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $9.00&#x7C;$9.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sarang Vora &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $9.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Westrock Coffee. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Westrock Coffee compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Westrock Coffee's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Westrock Coffee's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Westrock Coffee Better</h2>
Westrock Coffee Co is an integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider in the U.S, providing coffee sourcing, supply chain management, product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution services to retail, foodservice and restaurant, convenience store and travel center, non-commercial account, CPG, and hospitality industries around the world. The company's segment includes Beverage Solutions and Sustainable Sourcing and Traceability. It generates maximum revenue from the Beverage Solutions segment.
<h3>Westrock Coffee: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Westrock Coffee showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.52% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Westrock Coffee's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -10.71%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -23.6%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Westrock Coffee's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.25%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Westrock Coffee's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 5.18. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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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In the last three months, 10 analysts have published ratings on NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<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">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</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">0</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 set 12-month price targets for NICE, revealing an average target of $217.6, a high estimate of $300.00, and a low estimate of $161.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 12.12% lower than the prior average price target of $247.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830056_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of NICE among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;------------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Hamza Fodderwala &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $202.00&#x7C;$235.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gil Luria &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $180.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rishi Jaluria &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tyler Radke &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $228.00&#x7C;$279.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rishi Jaluria &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$260.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Thomas Blakey &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $161.00&#x7C;$176.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Walravens &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $300.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Catharine Trebnick &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$225.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tavy Rosner &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $226.00&#x7C;$286.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tyler Radke &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $279.00&#x7C;$315.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to NICE. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of NICE compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for NICE's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of NICE's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About NICE</h2>
Nice is an enterprise software company that serves the customer engagement and financial crime and compliance markets. The company provides data analytics-based solutions through both a cloud platform and on-premises infrastructure. Within customer engagement, Nice's CXone platform delivers solutions focused on contact center software and workforce engagement management, or WEM. Contact center offerings include solutions for digital self-service, customer journey and experience optimization, and compliance. WEM products optimize call center efficiency, leveraging data and AI analytics for call volume forecasting and agent scheduling. Within financial crime and compliance, Nice offers risk and investigation management, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, and compliance solutions.
<h3>NICE's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: NICE displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.79%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: NICE's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.79%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): NICE's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.78%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.9%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.16.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What Analysts Are Saying About NICE Stock

JP Morgan analyst Reginald L. Smith observed that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) miners saw mixed performance in early April. A drop in the average Bitcoin price during the first half of the month strained mining economics<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44794011/bitcoin-reclaims-momentum-as-100k-calls-resurface-and-tariff-relief-lifts-market-mood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> despite solid operational gains in March.</a>
Per Smith, pure-play miners like MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) outpaced Bitcoin&#8217;s price gains, while firms with exposure<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44816721/bitcoin-price-rips-through-86k-as-strategic-reserve-push-gains-global-traction" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to high-performance computing lagged behind.</a>
The analyst notes that the average Bitcoin price in early April was around $82,600, down 3% from March. It dipped to $75,000 but later recovered to about $85,000.
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Smith said March was a strong operational month, with U.S.-listed miners adding around 15 EH/s and increasing coin production, partly due to easier month-over-month comparisons. Smith highlights that this was led by IREN Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>) and Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>).
However, the overall network hash rate grew faster than U.S. miners&#8217; expansion, and Bitcoin's average price dipped in the first half of April, putting pressure on mining profitability.
Smith also estimated that U.S.-listed miners are now trading at roughly 1.2 times their share of the four-year block reward opportunity, down from recent highs and the lowest in over two years.
According to Smith, MARA Holdings and Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) were the best and worst-performing stocks over the first two weeks of April, respectively.
Other firms that delivered weaker performance than their peers are TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), IREN Limited and Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), owing to their high-performance computing exposure.
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Throughout the last three months, 6 analysts have evaluated EPAM Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAM#NYSE">EPAM</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved 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">2</td>
<td align="right">2</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">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>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $249.83, a high estimate of $288.00, and a low estimate of $170.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 7.24%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830047_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The perception of EPAM Systems by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Arvind Ramnani &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $170.00&#x7C;$251.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ramsey El-Assal &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $270.00&#x7C;$290.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Divya Goyal &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $250.00&#x7C;$275.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mayank Tandon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $265.00&#x7C;$265.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Faucette &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $256.00&#x7C;$230.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Surinder Thind &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $288.00&#x7C;$305.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to EPAM Systems. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive 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 EPAM Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for EPAM Systems's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into EPAM Systems's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind EPAM Systems</h2>
EPAM Systems is a global IT services firm that offers platform engineering, software development, and consulting services. EPAM's largest market is North America, which represents approximately 60% of revenue. Offerings span assisting companies with new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and robotics.
<h3>Financial Insights: EPAM Systems</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: EPAM Systems displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.87%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 8.27%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): EPAM Systems's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.88%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): EPAM Systems's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.24%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, EPAM Systems adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically 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.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What 6 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About EPAM Systems

In the latest quarter, 10 analysts provided ratings for CryoPort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYRX#NASDAQ">CYRX</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting 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">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">2</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">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $11.2, a high estimate of $15.00, and a low estimate of $10.00. A 0.18% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $11.22. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830038_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of CryoPort by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Saxon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Subbu Nambi &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Saxon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Richard Baldry &#x7C;Roth MKM &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $15.00&#x7C;$15.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Sourbeer &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Saxon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Saxon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Sourbeer &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Saxon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Saxon &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to CryoPort. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of CryoPort compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of CryoPort's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of CryoPort's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind CryoPort</h2>
CryoPort Inc is a leader serving the life sciences industry as a provider of integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions supporting the life sciences in the biopharma/pharma, animal health, and reproductive medicine markets. It operates in two reportable segments: Life Sciences Services and Life Sciences Products. Geographically the company operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), generating a majority of its revenue from the Americas.
<h3>CryoPort's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: CryoPort's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.97%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: CryoPort's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -34.73%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): CryoPort's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -5.49% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): CryoPort's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.94%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: CryoPort's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.68, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Lululemon Athletica's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NYSE">LULU</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.08% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.40 million shares sold short, which is 7.65% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Lululemon Athletica Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830028_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lululemon Athletica has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lululemon Athletica's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lululemon Athletica's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.97%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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