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UBS analyst Brian Reynolds maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $51 to $55.

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UBS Maintains Buy on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $55

Stifel analyst Drew Crum maintains OneWater Marine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONEW#NASDAQ">ONEW</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $34 to $31.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on OneWater Marine, Lowers Price Target to $31

UBS analyst Shneur Gershuni maintains Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $232 to $265.

UBS Maintains Buy on Cheniere Energy, Raises Price Target to $265

Last month, U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a $6.4 billion lawsuit against issuer Bristol-Myers Squibb &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>).
The plaintiff, UMB Bank, had not been properly <a href="https://www.milbank.com/a/web/r333FErFizuVNYcVKYmE5F/law360-bristol-myers-win-offers-lessons-for-debt-security-holders.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">appointed</a> as the trustee for the securities and therefore lacked standing to sue on behalf of the directing holders.
The issue undermined the lawsuit, filed 17 months after Bristol Myers acquired Celgene for $80.3 billion in 2019.
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UMB Bank NA filed suit against Bristol-Myers in 2021. The firm alleges that the company intentionally slow-rolled the approval process for a cancer drug to dodge paying $6.4 billion owed to former Celgene shareholders under a contingent value rights agreement.
On Thursday, Bristol Myers Squibb was again hit with a $6.7 billion lawsuit. The company allegedly delayed federal approval for three drugs to avoid paying former Celgene shareholders.
The case, filed by UMB Bank, claims the delay cost &#8220;contingent value rights&#8221; (CVR) holders an extra $9 per share in cash. The drugs involved include the cancer treatment Breyanzi.
In the third quarter of 2024, Breyanzi generated sales of $224 million, up from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41655052/bristol-myers-squibb-boosts-2024-outlook-on-strong-demand-for-blood-thinner-med-new-drugs-drive-q" rel="noreferrer noopener">$92 million a year ago</a>.
Per Reuters, UMB resolved the appointment issue. The bank is now confirmed as trustee, allowing it to proceed with the lawsuit. The estimated liability has increased from $6.4 billion to $6.7 billion.
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Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial maintains Gambling.com Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAMB#NASDAQ">GAMB</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $13 to $14.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Gambling.com Gr, Raises Price Target to $14

RBC Capital analyst Arthur Nagorny maintains SNC-Lavalin Gr (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATRL#TSX">ATRL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from C$70 to C$84.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on SNC-Lavalin Gr, Raises Price Target to C$84

UBS analyst Manav Gupta maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $30 to $33.

UBS Maintains Buy on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $33

Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in MPWR usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 10 options transactions for Monolithic Power Systems. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 0% being bullish and 60% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 9 are puts, valued at $553,035, and there was a single call, worth $46,580.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $470.0 and $800.0 for Monolithic Power Systems, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Monolithic Power Systems's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Monolithic Power Systems's significant trades, within a strike price range of $470.0 to $800.0, over the past month.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731685581_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$218.3</td>
<td>$209.1</td>
<td>$213.02</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$127.8K</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$166.0</td>
<td>$156.0</td>
<td>$163.67</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$81.8K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$117.5</td>
<td>$109.0</td>
<td>$117.5</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$116.0</td>
<td>$111.1</td>
<td>$116.0</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$117.5</td>
<td>$107.5</td>
<td>$115.0</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.
<h3>Current Position of Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 386,024, the MPWR's price is up by 0.56%, now at $580.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $887.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Loop Capital lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $660. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for Monolithic Power Systems, targeting a price of $950. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $950. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $900. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems with a target price of $975. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Decoding Monolithic Power Systems's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</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 NVO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Novo Nordisk.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $412,586, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $75,090.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $82.5 to $120.0 for Novo Nordisk over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Novo Nordisk's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Novo Nordisk's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $82.5 to $120.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Novo Nordisk Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731685576_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$161.8K</td>
<td>653</td>
<td>693</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.66</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>740</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$19.15</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>653</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Novo Nordisk, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Novo Nordisk Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,812,025, with NVO's price down by -3.84%, positioned at $101.28.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Novo Nordisk</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $158.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Novo Nordisk, which currently sits at a price target of $156. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Novo Nordisk

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</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 ASTS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for AST SpaceMobile.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 31%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $238,650, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $2,473,300.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $15.0 to $50.0 for AST SpaceMobile during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 AST SpaceMobile's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AST SpaceMobile's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $50.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AST SpaceMobile Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731685571_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$1.7M</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$272.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>455</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.51</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>428</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>935</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AST SpaceMobile</h3>
AST SpaceMobile Inc is a satellite designer and manufacturer. The company is building a cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices, and off-the-shelf mobile phones based on extensive IP and patent portfolio. It has focused on eliminating the connectivity gaps faced by mobile subscribers and finally bringing broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. The Company's spaceMobile Service is being designed to provide cost-effective, high-speed Cellular Broadband services to end-users who are out of terrestrial cellular coverage using existing mobile devices.
<h3>Where Is AST SpaceMobile Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,710,911, with ASTS's price down by -13.02%, positioned at $23.31.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 136 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About AST SpaceMobile</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $31.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on AST SpaceMobile with a target price of $31. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for AST SpaceMobile, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41884428/warren-buffetts-166-billion-warning-to-wall-street-has-hit-a-fever-pitch-and-the-financial-world-cant-afford-to-ignore-it">Warren Buffett's</a> investment strategy is a case study in bold and safe play. Nearly $99 billion is pegged on two iconic names: Apple and Coca-Cola. Through Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has channeled a whopping half of his equity holdings into Apple alone and he's held tight to his Coca-Cola shares since the late 1980s.&nbsp;
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His strategy here is simple but powerful – backing companies with brand strength and consistent financials. Apple's stock, for instance, surged 31% this year and many see this as Buffett's savviest move yet. Some say it's his "crown jewel," lauding his foresight in spotting a tech company that's proven as resilient as it is profitable.
But as with any big bet, Buffett's heavy reliance on Apple has sparked some chatter. Skeptics say putting so many eggs in one tech basket could be risky. With tech stocks, there's always the threat of shifting consumer trends, not to mention the occasional market shake-up.&nbsp;
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And while Apple has shown impressive gains this year, the latest numbers hint at a slight cooling. In the last fiscal year, Apple's total revenue dipped by 0.8% – a small shift but enough to raise eyebrows. Still, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring believes Apple has room to climb, setting a price target of $273, which would mark a 20% rise from current levels.
Apple's pivot toward services is holding it steady. Though iPhone sales may ebb and flow, Apple's revenues from the App Store, streaming and cloud services have grown by 23% over the past few years.&nbsp;
Services have also helped Apple boost its profit margins, going from 43.3% in 2022 to 46.2% in 2024, catching Wall Street's attention. These margins and the cash flow from services make Apple's high share prices easier to swallow, especially as it could mean bigger dividends for shareholders.
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Then there's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40046044/grant-cardone-says-buffett-made-508-million-as-an-investor-in-coca-cola-last-year-the-ceo-made-5">Coca-Cola</a>, which stands out as Buffett's textbook choice. It's familiar, steady and beloved worldwide. His initial investment in Coca-Cola in the late ‘80s has since grown to a $27.67 billion stake and despite recent bumps – like a 12% drop from September's peak – investors still see value here.&nbsp;
Morgan Stanley's Dara Mohsenian predicts Coca-Cola could climb to $76 a share, marking a potential 19% increase. Investors love Coca-Cola for its dependable growth and steady dividend payouts. Coca-Cola just raised its dividend for the 62nd consecutive year, offering a 3% yield – a rarity in today's market.&nbsp;
Unlike the roller-coaster nature of tech, Coca-Cola's simpler, time-tested business model gives it a stability that's hard to beat. The company's revenue ticked up, with a 5.0% rise in the first nine months of 2024 alone and management projects 10% organic sales growth for the year – proof of the brand's staying power.
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLIC#NASDAQ">KLIC</a>) shares were rising in early trading on Friday, after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLIC">shedding more than 5% this week</a>.
While reporting earnings, the company announced an order for fluxless TCB from "the world&#8217;s leading foundry," which could be chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), according to Needham.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/60ed6112b473c600014bf1c9/charles-shi">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/60ed6112b473c600014bf1c9/charles-shi">Charles Shi</a> upgraded the rating for Kulicke and Soffa Industries from Hold to Buy, while establishing a price target of $55.
The Kulicke and Soffa Industries Thesis: Given in order, the company expects TCB revenues to grow by 40%-50% year-on-year in 2025, Shi said in the upgrade note.
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries is expected to generate TCB revenues of around $55 million in 2024, which could now reach as much as $80 million next year, "beating our $70MM estimate by about $10MM," he added.
Rival ASMPT is likely to have failed the TCB qualification at Taiwan Semiconductor and its management said during the third-quarter earnings call that TCB evaluation at the leading foundry "may take another year," the analyst stated.
"To us, the fact that KLIC is already qualified and shipping while ASMPT still has not closed the evaluation means that KLIC has won," he further wrote.
KLIC Price Action: Shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries rose by 2% to $46.52 at the time of publication on Friday.
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Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) is set to lay off nearly 400 employees in Texas, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40335015/exxon-mobil-reduces-staff-after-pioneer-merger-report">following its acquisition</a> of Pioneer Natural Resources earlier this year. 
The downsizing plan includes 376 job cuts in Irving, Texas, and an additional 18 in Midland, according to Reuters, which cited information from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Exxon had extended job offers to almost 1,900 Pioneer employees as part of the merger agreement.
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The company plans to lay off 110 employees by the end of 2024 and schedule another 178 layoffs for 2025. The remaining job cuts, affecting about 100 workers, are expected to occur in 2026.
In line with its focus on shale expansion, Exxon is reportedly preparing to divest conventional oil assets in the Permian Basin valued at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40596410/exxon-mobil-eyes-permian-assets-sale-to-fuel-shale-expansion-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">approximately $1 billion</a>. The sale would involve mature wells in the Central Basin that provide stable but modest oil output.
For its third quarter, Exxon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41683914/exxon-q3-earnings-11-3-billion-cost-savings-rising-production-dividend-hike-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported total revenues</a> of $90.02 billion, falling short of the market consensus of $93.94 billion. Production rose by 5%, reaching 4,582 thousand oil-equivalent barrels per day, boosted by increased output from Pioneer's assets. 
Adjusted net profit dropped to $8.61 billion from $9.24 billion in the previous quarter. Exxon achieved structural cost savings of $11.3 billion compared to 2019 levels and aims to reach $15 billion in cumulative savings by the end of 2027.
Exxon Mobil shares have gained 18% year-to-date. However, Viking Fund Management <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41997142/viking-fund-management-sells-big-oil-stocks-in-q3-cuts-tesla-position-in-half-adds-to-largest-position-broadcom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently reduced its stake</a> in the company.
Price Action: Exxon Mobil stock is up 0.12% at $120.71 at last check on Friday.
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