Gold Guinea Futures (MCX) (MAX)

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MediaAlpha

MediaAlpha Inc provides a platform that facilitates insurance carriers and distributors target and acquire customers. The company's technology platform brings insurance carriers and consumers together through a real-time, transparent, and results-driven ecosystem. It acts as a customer acquisition channel in the areas of property & casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. It operates in the United States and generates revenue by earning a fee for each consumer referral sold on its platform.

MediaAlpha Inc

MAX SOUND CORPORATION by Max Sound Corporation

Max Sound Corp

Max Stock Ltd

Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF

iShares Trust iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF

Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. - Ordinary Shares

Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd

MARITIME LAUNCH SVCS INC by Maritime Launch Services Inc.

Maritime Launch Services Inc

Maxis Bhd

Max Power Mining Corp

<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Heiko Ihle   reiterates Avino Silver &amp; Gold Mines (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASM#AMEX">ASM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $1.5 price target.</p>


News

Price Target

Reiteration

Analyst Ratings

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Avino Silver & Gold Mines, Maintains $1.5 Price Target

Biotech

Large Cap

Health Care

General

The European Medicines Agency's Committee For Medicinal Products For Human Use Has Adopted A Positive Opinion, Recommending Approval Of Novo Nordisk's Alhemo (Concizumab) As The First Once-Daily Subcutaneous Prophylactic Treatment For People Aged 12 Years Or Older With Hemophilia A Or B With Inhibitors.

<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Heiko Ihle   reiterates First Majestic Silver (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AG#NYSE">AG</a>) with a Buy and maintains $8.5 price target.</p>


HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on First Majestic Silver, Maintains $8.5 Price Target

<p>The combined companies for the trailing twelve months have generated $235 million in revenue, increasing approximately&nbsp;25%&nbsp;quarter-over-quarter.</p>


Guidance

BTTR

Better Choice Expects Combined 2025 Pro Forma Basis Revenue And EBITDA To Be Approximately +$270M, And +$10M, Respectively

Better Choice Says Continues To Make Progress Towards Closing Of Its Acquisition Of SRx Health Solutions; Expects Transaction To Close In Late Q4 Of This Year Or Early Q1 Of 2025

<p>Needham  analyst Ami Fadia   reiterates Neumora Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMRA#NASDAQ">NMRA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $23 price target.</p>


NMRA

Needham Reiterates Buy on Neumora Therapeutics, Maintains $23 Price Target

<p>Based on sales trends and order intake in recent years, it expects further market share gains with domestic Chinese OEMs in the coming years.</p>
<p>With the seasonally strong fourth quarter remaining of the year, it reaffirms&nbsp;guidance of around 9.5-10.0% adjusted operating margin for 2024, but to be at the low end of this range.</p>
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Autoliv Now Expects Full Year 2024 Organic Sales Growth To Be 1% Instead Of Previously Expected 2% Due To Unfavorable Market Mix Development

<p>Regions Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.53 by 7.55 percent. This is a 16.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.49 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $1.87 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.80 billion by 3.78 percent.  This is a 0.54 percent increase over sales of $1.86 billion the same period last year.</p>


Earnings

Earnings Beats

Regions Finl Q3 Adj $0.57 Beats $0.53 Estimate, Sales $1.87B Beat $1.80B Estimate

<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Patrick Trucchio   reiterates Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $400 price target.</p>


ALNY

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Maintains $400 Price Target

<p>Autoliv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.84 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.95 by 5.64 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $2.56 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.53 billion by 0.89 percent.  This is a 1.58 percent decrease over sales of $2.60 billion the same period last year.</p>


Earnings Misses

Autoliv Q3 2024 Adj EPS $1.84 Misses $1.95 Estimate, Sales $2.56B Beat $2.53B Estimate

<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Amit Dayal   reiterates Gevo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEVO#NASDAQ">GEVO</a>) with a Buy and maintains $14 price target.</p>


GEVO

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Gevo, Maintains $14 Price Target

<p>Needham  analyst Ami Fadia   reiterates Avadel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVDL#NASDAQ">AVDL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $22 price target.</p>


Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc - American Depositary Shares each representing one Ordinary Share

AVDL

Needham Reiterates Buy on Avadel Pharmaceuticals, Maintains $22 Price Target

<p>Needham  analyst Mayank Tandon   maintains WNS (Hldgs) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WNS#NYSE">WNS</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $70 to $60.</p>


Needham Maintains Buy on WNS (Hldgs), Lowers Price Target to $60

<p>Needham  analyst Kyle Peterson   reiterates Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $350 price target.</p>


Needham Reiterates Buy on Equifax, Maintains $350 Price Target

<p>Needham  analyst Mike Matson   downgrades Boston Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintains the price target from $86 to $86.</p>


Downgrades

Needham Downgrades Boston Scientific to Hold, Maintains Price Target to $86

<p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/apples-new-iphone-sales-china-jump-20-first-3-weeks-counterpoint-says-2024-10-18/" title="https://www.reuters.com/technology/apples-new-iphone-sales-china-jump-20-first-3-weeks-counterpoint-says-2024-10-18/">https://www.reuters.com/technology/apples-new-iphone-sales-china-jump-20-first-3-weeks-counterpoint-says-2024-10-18/</a></p>


Tech

AAPL

Reported Earlier, Apple's New iPhone Sales In China Rose 20% In First 3 Weeks

<p>EV <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41223011/rivians-production-guidance-cut-spurred-by-miscommunication-with-atlanta-based-supplier-resulting-in">startup</a> <strong>Rivian Automotive</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) said on Thursday that it will launch its Halloween software update starting Oct. 18, complete with spooky features and car costumes.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened: </strong>The company announced the update in a video posted on social media platform X featuring actor <strong>David Hasselhoff </strong>who starred in the Knight Rider series.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An iconic duo reunited <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidHasselhoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavidHasselhoff</a>.⁰<br /><br />The countdown is on. Our Halloween software update arrives after the clock strikes midnight (local). Spooky features will be available for a limited time. <a href="https://t.co/hdKV0z4WIC">pic.twitter.com/hdKV0z4WIC</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Rivian (@Rivian) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivian/status/1846945663860572411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>One of the car costumes available with the update is inspired by Knight Rider. The costume will alter the Rivian&#8217;s interior display system and the exterior lightbar on Gen 2 R1 vehicles will cascade a red beam to replicate the experience of K.I.T.T, the robotic automobile that featured in the series.</p>
<p>There are also other car costumes available with the update, inspired by iconic and classic vehicles from pop culture, such as one inspired by the time machine in Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Back to the Future, in addition to a spooky option. </p>
<p>The haunted Rivian car costume has eight different sound effects and three different color themes to choose from ranging between purple, yellow, red, and green. The interior display screen will feature static and ghosts to increase the spooky feeling when the vehicle is parked with the costume. </p>
<p><strong>Besides Costumes: </strong>Besides costumes, Rivian&#8217;s new update changes pedestrians on the driver display to zombies and bicyclists and motorcyclists into headless horsemen. </p>
<p>Vehicle owners can also play multiple spooky chirp sounds, including one resembling the owl. </p>
<p>However, the spooky features will only be available for a limited time until November 4, the company warned. Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40574576/rivian-or-lucid-which-of-the-two-loss-making-ev-startups-is-solving-cash-burn">both the vehicle</a> and the Rivian mobile app must be updated to their latest versions for the features, it added.</p>
<p><em>Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>following this link</em></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Read More:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41324450/elon-musk-says-spacexs-next-generation-starlink-satellites-will-be-so-big-that-only-starship-can-lau" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Says SpaceX's Next-Generation Starlink Satellites Will Be ‘So Big That Only Starship Can Launch Them'</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Photo courtesy: Rivian</em></p>


RIVN

Trick Or Treat: Rivian Rolls Out Spooky Halloween Update Featuring Car Costumes, Creepy Chirps

<p>China-based U.S.-listed stocks experienced a notable pre-market rally on Friday, driven by China&#8217;s better-than-expected GDP figures for the third quarter.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened</strong>: Several major Chinese companies saw significant gains. As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, <strong>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) rose by 3.23%, while its rival <strong>PDD Holdings Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) increased by 5.38%. <strong>Baidu Inc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbed 4.23%, and <strong>JD.Com Inc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) was up 5.05%. In the electric vehicle sector, <strong>Nio Inc &#8211; ADR</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and <strong>Li Auto Inc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) saw increases of 5.44% and 6.48%, respectively.</p>
<p>China&#8217;s GDP grew by 4.6% year-over-year in the third quarter, surpassing expectations from a Reuters poll, though slightly below the 4.7% growth in the previous quarter. As per CNBC, this marks the slowest growth rate since mid-last year, moving further from Beijing&#8217;s 5% annual target. </p>
<p>Retail sales in September grew by 3.2% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts, and industrial output rose by 5.4%, also surpassing expectations. However, house prices fell by 5.8% year-over-year in September, a larger decline than the 5.3% drop in August. Meanwhile, the CSI 300 index in Mainland China surged 3.62% to close at 3,925.23, after hitting an intraday high of 5.5%.</p>
<p><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41325447/after-pulling-down-oil-prices-with-weak-demand-china-urges-israel-iran-to-avoid-vicious-circle-of-co?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">After Pulling Down Oil Prices With Weak Demand, China Urges Israel, Iran To Avoid &#8216;Vicious Circle&#8217; Of Conflict</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Why It Matters</strong>: The recent economic data comes amid China&#8217;s efforts to stave off a potential economic downturn. In late September, China announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41182930/china-was-tipping-into-a-japan-style-lost-decade-of-deflation-and-stagnation-before-late-septemb">series of stimulus measures,</a> including a 50 basis-point cut to the mandatory reserve ratio and a reduction in the benchmark policy rate by 0.2 percentage points. The People's Bank of China also reduced rates on existing mortgages and lowered the minimum down payment on second homes. Despite these efforts, investor sentiment remained cautious, as the absence of a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41316058/chinese-stocks-etfs-struggle-as-multi-trillion-yuan-stimulus-hopes-fall-short-yet-m"> large-scale economic package</a> left traders underwhelmed. </p>
<p><strong>Read Next: </strong></p>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41316396/lululemon-fresh-and-unique-shows-promise-thanks-to-china-opportunity-growth-push-sa?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lululemon &#8216;Fresh And Unique,&#8217; Shows Promise Thanks To China Opportunity, Growth Push Say Analysts</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: This content was partially produced with the help of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a> and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.</em></p>
<p><em>Image via Shutterstock</em></p>


Asia

Global

Pre-Market Outlook

Markets

BABA

BIDU

Citigourp Global Markets 2% Protected Notes Linked To The Djia

Why Are Alibaba, Nio, JD.Com And Other US-Listed Chinese Stocks Surging Today?

<p>Another billionaire investor is rooting for <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Repu</span>blican presidential candidate Donald Trump&#8217;s victory in the Nov. 5 election and has accordingly positioned his portfolio. The call comes on the heels of former hedge fund manager <strong>Stanley Druckenmiller</strong>&#8216;s<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41375637/market-very-convinced-of-a-trump-win-says-stanley-druckenmiller-why-billionaire-inv"> similar prediction.</a></p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s In Store In Political Arena:</strong> &#8220;We believe that the likelihood of a Republican victory in the White House has increased, which would have a positive impact on certain sectors and the market overall,&#8221; said hedge fund Third Point founder and CEO <strong>Daniel Loeb </strong>said in the firm&#8217;s third-quarter investor letter. </p>
<p>The <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">hedge fund manager said the &#8220;America First&#8221; tariffs will increase domestic manufacturing, infrastructure spending, and prices of certain materials and commodities. He also said a potential reduction in regulation in the activist antitrust stance of the <strong>Biden-Harris</strong> administration would unleash productivity and a wave of corporate activity</span>.</p>
<p>&#8220;Accordingly, we have increased certain positions that could benefit from such a scenario via both stock and option purchases and continue to shift our portfolio away from companies that will not,&#8221; the hedge fund manager said. A study of Senate races will likely see Republicans establishing a majority, thus precluding a &#8220;Blue Sweep&#8221; if Kamala Harris wins the race to the White House, according to the hedge-fund manager.</p>
<p>He warned of a &#8220;Blue sweep&#8221; theoretically ushering in crushing taxes, stifling regulations, and a headwind to<br />growth.</p>
<p><strong><em>See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/cyclical-stocks"> What Are Cyclical Stocks</a></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Economic Outlook: </strong>Loeb reassured investors regarding the economy. &#8220;In the economy, we see no evidence of recession, slowing inflation, and a real interest rate that still needs to come down,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>The hedge fund manager also sees healthy consumer spending, and active levels of individual investing, providing a liquidity backdrop to sustain market levels. The setup is good for event-driven investing, he said, adding that &#8220;the potential for risk arbitrage transactions and corporate activity could usher in a golden age for the strategy.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Third Point&#8217;s Q3 Winners &amp; Losers:</strong> Third Point Offshore Fund generated a return of 3.9%, taking the annualized net returns to 13.1%. The third-quarter returns of the fund, however, paled before the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 5.9% gain and the MSCI World Index&#8217;s 6.5% rise.</p>
<p>Loeb noted that the global market gains continued in the third quarter but the rally broadened out in the quarter, with the Magnificent 7 trailing the broader market for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2022. Rate-sensitive stocks and cyclicals outperformed as the market looked ahead to the easing cycle, he added.</p>
<p>The top gainers and decliners of the fund are as follows:</p>
<p><strong>Gainers</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Privately-held<strong> R2 Semiconductor</strong></li>
<li><strong>PG&amp;E Corporation&#8217;s</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>) <strong>Pacific Gas and Electric Company&nbsp;</strong>subsidiary</li>
<li>Utility <strong>Vistra Corp. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li><strong>KB Home </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>)</li>
<li>Lifesciences and diagnostics company <strong>Danaher Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Losers:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>)</li>
<li><strong>Amazon.com, Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li><strong>Advance Auto Parts, Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>)</li>
<li><strong>Alphabet Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</li>
<li><strong>Microsoft Corporation </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
</ul>
<p>Loeb also said his fund initiated a position in  Danish freight forwarder DSV. &#8220;We believe DSV can earn more than 100 DKK per share in 2027 and see significant upside for one of Europe's best companies,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>The <strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)</strong>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the S&amp;P 500 Index, traded up 0.25% to $583.78&nbsp;in premarket trading on Friday, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174"> Benzinga Pro data.</a></p>
<p><em><strong>Read Next: </strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41374232/amid-nvidias-stratospheric-rally-billionaire-investor-druckenmiller-regrets-cashing-out-of-ai-st"><strong>Amid Nvidia&#8217;s Stratospheric Rally, Billionaire Investor Druckenmiller Regrets Cashing Out Of AI Stalwart&#8217;s Stock: &#8216;I&#8217;m Licking My Wounds From A Bad Sale&#8217;</strong></a></em></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Image via Flickr</em></p>


Analyst Color

Economics

AMZN

BBWI

GOOG

GOOGL

MSFT

Hedge Fund Billionaire Daniel Loeb Bets On Trump Win, Singles Out This Recent Buy As Having 'Significant Upside Potential'

<p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bausch-health-rejects-bondholders-debt-proposals-explores-sale-of-vision-care-unit-f7832964" title="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bausch-health-rejects-bondholders-debt-proposals-explores-sale-of-vision-care-unit-f7832964">https://www.wsj.com/articles/bausch-health-rejects-bondholders-debt-proposals-explores-sale-of-vision-care-unit-f7832964</a></p>


Asset Sales

BLCO

The Wall Street Journal Reported Thursday, Bausch Health Rejects Bondholders' Debt Proposals; Explores Sale Of Its Bausch + Lomb Vision Care Subsidiary

MediaAlpha GAAP EPS of $0.07 beats by $0.05, revenue of $178.3M beats by $26.51M

MediaAlpha, Inc. 2024 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

KBW analyst Thomas McJoynt Griffith reiterated a Buy rating on MediaAlpha (MAX – Research Report) today and set a price target of $26.00. The compa...

KBW Sticks to Their Buy Rating for MediaAlpha (MAX)

<p><a href="https://investorplace.com">InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice &amp; Trading Tips</a></p>
<p><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/growth-stocks/">Growth stocks</a> may not be the first thing on your mind right now, and I get it. Most growth plays are tied to tech or software, sectors that have faced immense pressure amid recession fears and a brutal tech selloff sparked by Big Tech&rsquo;s disappointing results. To make matters worse, the Federal Reserve has held off on interest rate cuts far longer than anticipated. The market expects a cut in September, and I believe that&rsquo;s when the Fed will finally budge. But if they move too slowly, more pain could be in store.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that most historical recessions have begun just as rates start to fall. Unemployment trends aren&rsquo;t encouraging either, with the <a target="_blank" href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SAHMREALTIME">Real-Time Sahm Rule Recession Indicator crossing 0.53</a>. This rule states that when the three-month moving average of the national unemployment rate exceeds the prior 12-month low by 0.5 percentage points or more, we&rsquo;re in the early stages of a recession. The last occurrences? COVID and 2008.</p>



<p>Despite the bearishness, I believe some growth stocks can buck the trend. And even if they don&rsquo;t, I&rsquo;m optimistic about their long-term prospects. Let&rsquo;s dive in!</p>



<h2>Oscar Health (OSCR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/healthcare_staffing1600-300x169.png" alt="Medicine and healthcare concept - team or group of doctors and nurses"><div>Source: Supavadee butradee / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Oscar Health</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/oscr-stock-quote/"><strong>OSCR</strong></a>) provides health insurance plans and healthcare technology solutions. The company has been making waves lately with strong financial results and membership growth.</p>



<p>In Q1 2024, Oscar reported total revenue <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2024/05/07/oscar-health-reports-177-million-profit-as-insurers-enrollment-soars/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTotal%20revenue%20was%20%242.1%20billion,premiums%2C%E2%80%9D%20the%20company%20said." target="_blank">surged 46% year-over-year to $2.1 billion</a>, driven by membership gains, higher premiums, and lower risk adjustment. Net income turned positive for the first time ever at $178 million. For the full year 2024, analysts <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/OSCR/earnings/estimates">forecast</a> revenue will jump 48% to around $8.7 billion. This newcomer is expanding fast in the massive health insurance market. Trailing 12-month revenue could reach $11.4 billion.</p>



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-32.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-32.png" alt="Growth Stocks: OSCR Revenue EBIT Chart"><br>Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div><p>The stock has skyrocketed 123% over the past year as the financials impress. While still early in its growth trajectory, Oscar is expected to nearly double revenue again over the next three years to 2027. Earnings per share of 4 cents are estimated for 2024, projected to soar to $2.40 by 2027.</p>



<p>I believe Oscar Health is a promising growth stock to consider. Plus, the health insurance industry tends to be more insulated from economic and market volatility than many tech sectors. It&rsquo;s a pretty solid growth stock.</p>



<h2>AppLovin (APP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/app-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="The AppLovin (APP) info on an iPhone and laptop screen."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>AppLovin</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/app-stock-quote/"><strong>APP</strong></a>) is a software platform that helps mobile app developers grow their businesses through marketing, monetization and analytics solutions. The company has been delivering impressive financial results lately, with <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/applovin-stock-soars-after-q1-results-and-outlook-top-estimates-amid-app-advertising-recovery-8645768" target="_blank">Q1 2024 revenue surging 48% year-over-year to $1.06 billion</a>, driven by a 91% jump in its software platform revenue to $678 million. That&rsquo;s what is driving most of the growth.</p>



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-33.png"><img width="1226" height="741" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-33.png" alt="AppLovin Software Platform Revenue"><br>Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div><p>However, it&rsquo;s not all rosy. Apps revenue has declined.</p>



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-34.png"><img width="1226" height="741" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-34.png" alt="AppLovin Apps segment revenue"><br>Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div><p>Some analysts, like Mark Zgutowicz from Benchmark Co., <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/benchmark-co-sticks-to-its-sell-rating-for-applovin-app-1033072564">maintain</a> a &ldquo;Sell&rdquo; rating on the stock. There are also concerns about competition ramping up to challenge AppLovin&rsquo;s success. Indeed, analysts do think that <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/APP/earnings/estimates">this growth will slow down significantly</a> to around 11% top-line growth annually in the coming years.</p>



<p>That said, most analysts are bullish, with a consensus &ldquo;<a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/app/forecast">Strong Buy</a>&rdquo; rating and an average price target of $101.89, implying 52% upside potential. BTIG recently <a href="https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/40944541/btig-maintains-applovin-appus-with-buy-rating-raises-target-price#:~:text=BTIG%20analyst%20Clark%20Lampen%20maintains,3.7%25%20over%20the%20past%20year.">raised</a> its target to $114, seeing AppLovin as a top pick for H2 2024. Even if growth slows down, the margin growth should keep the stock trading at a premium.</p>



<p>While the complex business and YTD performance have made some investors cautious, I believe AppLovin&rsquo;s growth prospects, reasonable valuation (23x forward P/E), and potential for margin expansion make it a compelling growth stock to consider for the long run. The recent pullback could present an attractive entry point for investors willing to dig deeper.</p>



<h2>IAMGOLD (IAG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gold-mining-stocks1600-300x169.png" alt="Gold Nugget mining from the River in Austria, real Gold. Gold mining stocks"><div>Source: Aleksandrkozak / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>IAMGOLD</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/iag-stock-quote/"><strong>IAG</strong></a>) is an intermediate gold producer operating mines in North America and West Africa. The company started 2024 with very strong performance, reporting attributable <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-iamgold-reports-strong-q1-with-new-mine-progress-93CH-3435195" target="_blank">production of 151,000 ounces in Q1</a>, driven by stable operations and positive grade reconciliation at its Essakane mine, as well as record production at its Westwood mine since restarting in 2021. IAMGOLD stock is up 53% in the past year, largely due to gold prices performing significantly better than expected in recent quarters, even as other equities have declined.</p>



<p>I believe rising gold prices could drive IAMGOLD shares even higher in the long term as the company benefits from increased profitability. If it meets analyst estimates, it could double or more.</p>



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-35.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-35.png" alt="IAMGOLD financial estimates"><br>Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div><p>However, keep in mind that gold is ultimately a commodity, and prices are unpredictable. For long-term investors though, betting on gold via IAMGOLD could prove quite profitable, as the precious metal is unlikely to disappoint over an extended horizon.</p>



<p>While most analysts currently have a &ldquo;Hold&rdquo; rating on the stock with an <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/iag/forecast">average price target of $4.8, implying a 30% upside</a>, IAMGOLD&rsquo;s future looks bright with the C&ocirc;t&eacute; Gold mine in Canada ramping up production. If you&rsquo;re bullish on gold, IAMGOLD provides solid exposure and growth.</p>



<h2>Pan American Silver (PAAS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/shutterstock_1017092971-300x169.jpg" alt="a lump of silver metal"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p>If you&rsquo;re betting on gold, why not consider silver too? Silver prices surged nearly 40% from February to July but have pulled back 12.5% recently. I see this as a buying opportunity, as gold&rsquo;s strength could drive a second silver spike with investors seeking safe havens. <strong>Pan American Silver</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/paas-stock-quote/"><strong>PAAS</strong></a>) stock has tracked silver prices, spiking and then retreating lately, but I believe a long-term position could pay off handsomely.</p>



<p>Pan American Silver is a leading silver mining company with operations across the Americas. The company reported strong Q1 2024 results, with silver and gold production within guidance ranges and lower costs, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.stockwatch.com/News/Item/Z-C!PAAS-3548857/C/PAAS">generating $133.2 million in operating cash flow</a>.</p>



<p>Analysts are bullish, expecting PAAS&rsquo;s EPS to soar <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/PAAS/earnings/estimates/">from 66 cents in 2024 to $1.62 in 2026</a> on expanding margins. The average price target of $25.59 implies 19% upside. While one analyst recently lowered their target, most maintain buy ratings.</p>



<p>However, there are risks to consider. The ILO consultation process at the Escobal mine in Guatemala has faced delays under the new government. PAAS is also exposed to volatility in silver prices and operating challenges like grade variability at certain mines. But all-around, I&rsquo;m optimistic about PAAS as a leveraged silver play with strong fundamentals and growth potential. The recent pullback looks like an attractive entry point for patient investors.</p>



<h2>MediaAlpha (MAX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/health-insurance-300x169.jpg" alt="A close-up shot of a hand choosing wooden blocks with emoticons on little wooden tiles symbolizing types of health insurance"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>MediaAlpha</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/max-stock-quote/"><strong>MAX</strong></a>) operates an insurance-customer acquisition platform in the United States. The company has been delivering hypergrowth levels of top-line growth as companies have greatly expanded their advertising and marketing budgets in the past two years. MediaAlpha <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/mediaalpha-inc-max-q2-earnings-and-revenues-beat-estimates" target="_blank">beat Q2 sales estimates by over 18%</a> and while MAX stock has been quite volatile this year, it is still up 78% in the past 12 months.</p>



<p>Of course, a recession could force companies to start scaling back their advertising expenditure, but I think it&rsquo;s worth paying more attention to MediaAlpha since it is a key partner of insurance companies. Insurers generally have very sticky financials, so I expect that stickiness to extend to MediaAlpha somewhat, even if the economic downturn does get worse.</p>



<p>William Blair analyst A. Klauber recently <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/nyse-max-analyst-earnings-estimates-2024-08-05/#:~:text=William%20Blair%20analyst%20A.,earnings%20is%20%240.13%20per%20share.">boosted</a> his Q3 2024 EPS estimate for MediaAlpha to 10 cents, up from 4 cents previously. The company is guiding for impressive Q3 revenue growth of 290% year-over-year at the midpoint. While there are some risks around the ongoing FTC inquiry into its marketing practices, I believe the long-term growth story remains intact for this adtech leader in the insurance space.</p>



<p>I would also like to point out that most of the upside will likely come from a sales rebound. Profits are unlikely to go up much.</p>



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-36.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-36.png" alt="MediaAlpha revenue EBIT chart"><br>Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div><h2>Emerson Electric (EMR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/emr-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="An office building with an Emerson Electric sign on it."><div>Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Emerson Electric</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/emr-stock-quote/"><strong>EMR</strong></a>) is a global technology and engineering powerhouse that manufactures products and provides services for industrial, commercial and consumer markets. The company has been executing exceptionally well, with strong sales growth, operating leverage and earnings in its latest quarterly results.</p>



<p>I believe Emerson Electric has tremendous staying power as a large, well-established company with a long history in the stock market. The stock has performed impressively, rising 79% over the past five years, and I think it will continue to excel in the coming years if industrialization trends persist. Emerson is benefiting from the surge in infrastructure spending and industrialization, along with an influx of workers from abroad.</p>



<p>While the current economic downturn could present some headwinds, I don&rsquo;t expect the tech selloffs to significantly impact industrial companies like Emerson. Analysts seem to agree, with the consensus rating being a &ldquo;<a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/emr/forecast">Strong Buy</a>&rdquo; and an average 12-month price target of $130, suggesting potential upside of over 19%.</p>



<h2>Newmont (NEM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nem1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Newmont logo on a mobile phone screen"><div>Source: Piotr Swat/Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Newmont</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nem-stock-quote/"><strong>NEM</strong></a>) is a mining company that has been riding the wave of rising gold prices lately, and I think it&rsquo;s worth taking a closer look at for your portfolio. While gold is their main focus, they also mine other valuable metals and rare earth materials that I&rsquo;m quite bullish on for the long haul.</p>



<p>Despite the recent market turbulence dragging down stocks, NEM has surged over 50% from its February lows. Why? Well, they just delivered one of the most impressive earnings reports I&rsquo;ve seen in a while. <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2308243/newmont-corporation-nem-q2-earnings-and-revenues-top-estimates#:~:text=Newmont%20Corporation%20(%20NEM%20Quick%20Quote,per%20share%20a%20year%20ago." target="_blank">Newmont crushed EPS estimates by almost 40%</a> and beat revenue expectations by 26.2%. Speaking of revenue, it skyrocketed 64% year-over-year. It&rsquo;s also a buyback machine.</p>



<div><a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-37.png"><img width="1200" height="628" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chart-37.png" alt="EMR buybacks chart"><br>Click to Enlarge</a><div>Source: Chart courtesy of <a href="https://GuruFocus.com">GuruFocus.com</a></div></div><p>Analysts expect breakneck growth to moderate, but they still see robust gains ahead, with <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NEM/earnings/estimates/">around 20% annual EPS growth</a> and 10% yearly revenue increases. At current prices, NEM looks like a bargain if it can deliver anything close to those projections. However, I&rsquo;d take those estimates with a grain of salt, as commodity prices can be fickle.</p>



<p>All that said, I&rsquo;m optimistic about where gold is headed, so I believe Newmont deserves a spot on your watchlist. You can sit on its 2% dividend yield as it rises.</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Omor Ibne Ehsan did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a></em>.</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, the responsible editor did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;</em></p>
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