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Magnite is one of the largest supply-side platform providers, or SSP, in online advertising. The firm was previously named The Rubicon Project (an online ad exchange) and became Magnite after merging with Telaria (an SSP focused mainly on streaming video providers) in 2020. The firm also purchased another of the leading SSPs within the CTV market, SpotX, in 2021 for $1.2 billion, cementing its long-term focus on grabbing market share in this area. The firm generates nearly 45% of its revenue from the programmatic sale of CTV ad inventory, 35% from mobile online sites and apps, and the remaining from websites accessed via computer.

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A vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance has voters split on who won the 90-minute contest and could have minimal impact on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election</a>.
Politico Poll Results: According to a Politico poll, the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/41107455/walz-vs-vance-vp-debate-betting-odds-what-candidate-is-favored-plus-how-to-watch-likely-to" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> highly anticipated debate</a> hosted by Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>) unit CBS News may have a split winner.
The <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/02/politico-snap-poll-division-debate-00182131">poll </a>of 902 people asking who won the VP debate produced a 50%/50% result for Vance and Walz.
"The dead-heat results are a fitting reflection of the country's hyper-polarized politics – particularly as it enters the final stretch of the closest presidential election in years," Politico writes.
While there was no overall winner, each candidate and their respective political parties could have something to brag about.
Walz won among independent voters with 58% of the vote, ahead of Vance's 42%. Walz also polled strong as the debate winner among younger voters, Black voters and Latino voters.
Vance won the debate according to people over the age of 55, White voters and voters with a college degree.
Politico said both men and women were split on a winner, voting 50%/50% for Vance and Walz. This could be an important win for Vance, as female voters have sided with Kamala Harris in recent 2024 election polls.
Politico asked which candidate would be a better vice president, regardless of if a voter watched the debate. This question also saw an equal split, with Vance and Walz each getting 47%, while 7% of voters were unsure.
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 Washington Post Poll Results: A <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/interactive/2024/vice-presidential-debate-voter-poll/?utm_source=briefing&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=washington_am&amp;utm_content=100224">survey </a>from the Washington Post engaged swing state voters who remain undecided between voting for Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Ahead of the VP debate, the survey of 23 voters broke down as follows:
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<li>Probably Voting Harris: 9</li>
<li>Probably Voting Trump: 12</li>
<li>Undecided: 2</li>
</ul>
The survey found that 12 voters, representing the majority, believed Vance won the debate, while eight voters thought Walz performed better.
After the debate, the voters were asked again how they would vote in the 2024 election, which broke down as follows:
<ul>
<li>Definitely Voting Harris: 6</li>
<li>Probably Voting Harris: 3</li>
<li>Undecided: 1</li>
<li>Probably Voting Trump: 8</li>
<li>Definitely Voting Trump: 5</li>
</ul>
The Washington Post survey of swing state voters showed that Vance's performance in the VP debate may have won over support for the Republican Party. 
One of the voters who said they were leaning towards voting for Harris moved to probably voting for Trump after the debate. Of the two undecided voters before the debate, one leaned toward voting for Harris, contributing to a mixed outcome for the candidates.
Why It's Important: As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41136119/vance-vs-walz-flash-poll-picks-this-candidate-as-tuesdays-debate-winner-but-he-falls-short-in-favora">Benzinga shared earlier,</a> a CNN flash poll found a mixed result, with 51% saying Vance won the debate and 49% saying Walz won.
The post VP debate poll also found that Walz had a +37 point net favorability, while Vance had a -3 point net favorability. The net favorability rankings ahead of the VP debate were +14 points and -22 points for Walz and Vance respectively.
Both candidates gained support from the vice-presidential debate.
One remaining question is how many people watched the VP debate with the ratings still to come. A <a href="https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1841287462003327053">poll done by Benzinga </a>on X showed that only 46.2% were planning on watching the debate, with 24.2% saying they would watch the debate.
While the polls point to a mixed result, Vance likely has a slight edge in several polls and metrics. This could be good news for crypto bettors who backed the Democratic candidate as the winner on the prediction market Polymarket.
Walz was heavily favored to win the VP debate, with Polymarket giving him a 73% chance ahead of the event. However, by Wednesday morning, following Tuesday's debate, his odds had dropped to 39%, according to a YouGov poll.
A recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41132643/harris-vs-trump-vice-president-leads-former-president-by-5-points-walz-favorability-rating-tops-">weekly Morning Consult poll </a>showed Harris with a five-point lead. The same poll showed Walz with a net favorability rating of +6 and Vance with a net favorability of -9.
Next week's poll could reveal whether the VP debate further influenced favorability rankings for Vance and Walz, as well as its impact on the head-to-head matchup between Harris and Trump.
Vote for your winner in the debate in Benzinga&#8217;s poll below: 
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Walz vs. Vance: Who Won VP Debate, And Could The Outcome Shift 2024 Election For Harris Or Trump?

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney declared the company "financially sound" during a presentation at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">Unreal Fest 2024. </a>
This statement comes after a tumultuous period marked by significant layoffs and strategic divestitures.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Layoffs And Strategic Shifts</h3>
In September 2023, Tencent ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) backed Epic Games made headlines when it announced a massive reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 830 employees—about 16% of its total staff.
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Alongside the layoffs, Epic divested its music service platform Bandcamp and spun off the majority of SuperAwesome, a child-safe technology company. These moves resulted in the exit of around 250 additional staff members.
At the time of the layoffs, Sweeney said that Epic had been "spending way more money than we earn," pointing out the need for a "major structural change to our economics." 
Furthermore, he noted that the explosive growth of Fortnite — which initially funded the company's expansion — had transitioned to a model with lower profit margins due to revenue-sharing with creators.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Year Of Rebuilding And Record Success</h3>
Fast-forward to Unreal Fest 2024, and Sweeney presented a much more optimistic view of Epic's state.
&#8220;I&#8217;m happy to tell you now that the company is financially sound, and that Fortnite and the Epic Games Store have hit new records in concurrency and success,&#8221; he said, <a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-games-ceo-says-company-is-now-financially-sound">according</a> to GamesIndustry.biz-
And added: "We spent the last year rebuilding and really executing solidly on all fronts." 
Fortnite reached 110 million monthly active users (MAUs) during the recent holiday season. This milestone shows the game&#8217;s lasting appeal even seven years post-launch, marking a significant increase from the 78.3 million MAUs reported in August 2018. 
While Epic Games remains in a competitive struggle with Steam for dominance in the PC gaming market, the Epic Games Store reported 70 million MAUs in the last month. However, the store continues to operate at a loss, facing challenges in converting its growing user base into profitability.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Legal Challenges And Financial Implications</h3>
Meanwhile, Epic Games is still navigating a complex legal landscape. Sweeney has openly stated that the company&#8217;s ongoing litigation against <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/08/40423388/epic-games-mobile-store-goes-live-in-europe-ceo-says-apple-had-to-be-challenged">tech giants like Apple </a>and Google has cost Epic around $1 billion. 
The legal battles primarily stem from Epic&#8217;s attempt to create a competing app store for mobile devices, which has led to a series of costly disputes.
In a fresh move, Epic has initiated another lawsuit against Samsung and Google regarding a feature known as Auto Blocker, which complicates the installation of Epic Games on mobile devices. 
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Epic Games Is Now 'Financially Sound,' Says CEO Tim Sweeney After Major Layoffs

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 19.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.81%. Currently, Riot Platforms has a market capitalization of $2.19 billion. 
Buying $100 In RIOT: If an investor had bought $100 of RIOT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $421.51 today based on a price of $7.23 for RIOT at the time of writing.
<h3>Riot Platforms's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727901324_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Riot Platforms 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Ecolab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.81%. Currently, Ecolab has a market capitalization of $72.26 billion. 
Buying $100 In ECL: If an investor had bought $100 of ECL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $781.21 today based on a price of $253.97 for ECL at the time of writing.
<h3>Ecolab's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727901319_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Ecolab 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

President Joe Biden and his administration purchased an additional <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/24/10/41146905/geopolitical-risks-may-be-biggest-threat-to-markets-boe-says">6 million barrels of crude oil</a> earlier this week. 
The acquisition is meant to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The price tag came in at an average price of $68.56 per barrel, according to Patrick De Haan aka <a href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/1840864888291242330">@GasBuddyGuy on X.</a> 
This is just the latest move in a series of oil trades executed by Biden's administration to stabilize the market.
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The Context: In 2022, Biden ordered the release of more than 100 million barrels of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/02/36914512/biden-the-master-oil-trader-part-iii-president-refills-emergency-stash-as-crude-price-slides">oil from the SPR </a>after Russia invaded Ukraine. That created a supply shock in the oil markets. At the time, oil sold for more than $100 per barrel. But, through the release of oil from the SPR, Biden's administration managed to calm the markets, with oil returning to a more normal price of around $80 per barrel. Since then, Biden's team has used periods of weakness in the oil markets to repurchase oil to refill the reserve after releasing a significant amount in 2022.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/10/41144492/brent-crude-oil-prices-rise-amid-geopolitical-tensions"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/10/41144492/brent-crude-oil-prices-rise-amid-geopolitical-tensions"> </a>"DOE announces another 6 million barrels of crude oil have been purchased for the SPR, for delivery Feb thru May of 2025," <a href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/1840864888291242330">De Haan tweeted Monday.</a> "DOE has now purchased over 55 million barrels to refill the SPR."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: DOE announces another 6 million barrels of crude oil have been purchased for the SPR, for delivery Feb thru May of 2025. DOE has now purchased over 55 million barrels to refill the SPR.
&mdash; Patrick De Haan &#x26fd;&#xFE0F;&#x1f4ca; (@GasBuddyGuy) <a href="https://twitter.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/1840864888291242330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Quoted: Todd Campbell, the editor-in-chief of TheStreet,<a href="https://x.com/ebcapital/status/1840923025690018087"> responded </a>to De Haan's tweet, saying Biden's move "has to be one of the best oil trades in history." While the administration still has not fully refilled the SPR to its pre-Russia invasion levels, the trades showcase how governments may intervene to help stabilize markets in times of uncertainty. When Biden originally released millions of barrels of oil from the SPR, gas prices were skyrocketing, putting pressure on American consumers. The release from the SPR led to a 40-cent-per-gallon decrease in gas prices, according to the Department of Energy. Now, as gas prices have returned to relatively normal levels, the administration's focus has shifted to refilling the SPR. On Wednesday, the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), a fund that roughly tracks the price of oil, fell by more than 2% intraday amid ongoing unrest and uncertainty in the Middle East. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) also fell early in the trading day, but erased some of those losses and was in the green as of late in Wednesday's session. Keep Reading: 
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<li>Maximum USD 100 million to purchase up to an aggregate of 10,000,000 of the Company's common shares, with 1,507,328 shares repurchased for USD 11,629,758 as of the date hereof. &nbsp;</li>
<li>A period from and including 5 October 2024 to and including 4 October 2025.
<ul>
<li>The share buy-backs will be carried out by way of repurchases in the market, both on the Oslo Stock Exchange and on Nasdaq.</li>
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GOGL

Golden Ocean Group Extends Existing Buy-Back Program With 12 Months

Maryland American Water Receives Commission Approval For Acquisition Of Severn Water Company For ~$1.6M

Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) shares are trading lower following the company&#8217;s third-quarter financial results released after Wednesday&#8217;s closing bell. Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41150661/levi-strauss-co-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results">details from the report. </a>
The Details: Levi Strauss reported quarterly earnings of 33 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 31 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.516 billion, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.55 billion.
<ul>
<li>DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) net revenues increased 10% on a reported basis and 12% on a constant-currency basis. DTC growth reflected a 12% increase in the U.S. and a 9% increase in Europe.</li>
<li>Wholesale net revenues decreased 6% on a reported basis and 5% on a constant-currency basis. Adjusting for the exit of the Denizen business, wholesale net revenues declined 3%.</li>
<li>Operating margin was 2.0% compared to 2.3% in the same quarter last year inclusive of an impairment charge of $111 million related to the Beyond Yoga acquisition.</li>
<li>Gross margin increased 440 basis points to 60% from 55.6% in the same quarter last year primarily driven by lower product costs and favorable channel and brand mix.</li>
</ul>
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&#8220;The underlying fundamentals of our business are getting stronger, driven by the Levi&#8217;s&#xAE; brand, which grew 5% globally in Q3, a significant acceleration from H1 and the highest revenue growth in two years. We are making progress against our strategic priorities, including double-digit growth in our direct-to-consumer business, continued positive performance in the U.S., and Europe inflecting to growth,&#8221; said Michelle Gass, CEO of Levi Strauss &amp; Co.
Outlook: Levi Strauss sees fiscal year 2024 adjusted earnings at a mid-point of between $1.17 and $1.27 per share, versus the $1.25 estimate. 
LEVI Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Levi Strauss shares are down 6.22% after-hours at $19.75 after dropping 2.86% in Wednesday&#8217;s regular trading session.
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Levi Strauss & Co Stock Falls After Mixed Q3 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss

The Lydian Includes 129 Homes And 23K Sq Ft Of Office/Retail Space; Acquisition Financed Through $35M Mortgage Debt, $14.5M In Operating Partnership Units, And Cash

Centerspace Expands Denver Presence With $54M Acquisition Of The Lydian; Completes Redemption Of 6.625% Series C Preferred Shares; YTD ATM Sales Of 1.59M Shares With $113.73M In Gross Proceeds Used For Preferred Share Redemption And Debt Pay Down

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Zscaler.
Looking at options history for Zscaler (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $365,000 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $1,123,045.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $230.0 for Zscaler over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Zscaler's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Zscaler's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $135.0 to $230.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Zscaler 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727901137_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$675.0K</td>
<td>820</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$275.0K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$40.55</td>
<td>$40.55</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$93.2K</td>
<td>108</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>253</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$38.0</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$89.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">95</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Zscaler</h3>
Zscaler is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, firm focusing on providing cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to primarily enterprise customers. Zscaler's offerings can be broadly partitioned into Zscaler Internet Access, which provides secure access to external applications, and Zscaler Private Access, which provides secure access to internal applications. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California, and went public in 2018.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Zscaler, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Zscaler</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,255,322, the price of ZS is up 1.52% at $169.53. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Zscaler</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $206.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Zscaler with a target price of $220. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Zscaler, which currently sits at a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Strong Buy rating for Zscaler, targeting a price of $235. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BTIG keeps a Buy rating on Zscaler with a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Zscaler, which currently sits at a price target of $170. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Accenture.
Looking at options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $260,055 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $120,743.
<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 $320.0 and $380.0 for Accenture, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Accenture's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Accenture's significant trades, within a strike price range of $320.0 to $380.0, over the past month.
<h3>Accenture Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727901133_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$35.7</td>
<td>$33.8</td>
<td>$35.7</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$89.2K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">331</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$27.7</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$27.7</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$35.6</td>
<td>$33.2</td>
<td>$35.6</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT-services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Accenture, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,228,852, the price of ACN is up 1.22% at $356.29. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $376.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $388. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Accenture with a target price of $376. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $329. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Accenture with a target price of $390. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from TD Cowen upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $400. 
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Spotlight on Accenture: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Moderna.
Looking at options history for Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) we detected 44 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 63% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 29% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 30 are puts, for a total amount of $2,727,271 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $652,606.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $175.0 for Moderna over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Moderna options trades today is 1078.22 with a total volume of 29,102.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Moderna's big money trades within a strike price range of $40.0 to $175.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Moderna Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727901128_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$232.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$229.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$138.6K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$37.4</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$37.4</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$127.1K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Moderna</h3>
Moderna is a commercial-stage biotech that was founded in 2010 and had its initial public offering in December 2018. The firm's mRNA technology was rapidly validated with its covid vaccine, which was authorized in the United States in December 2020. Moderna had 40 mRNA development candidates in clinical development as of September 2024. Programs span a wide range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic diseases.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Moderna, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Moderna</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,087,379, with MRNA's price down by -1.17%, positioned at $63.18.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 29 days.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Thunder Power Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIEV#NASDAQ">AIEV</a>) stock increased by 15.6% to $0.55 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $38.6 million. </li>
<li>Jowell Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWEL#NASDAQ">JWEL</a>) shares increased by 11.16% to $2.27. The company's market cap stands at $4.9 million. </li>
<li>Kaixin Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KXIN#NASDAQ">KXIN</a>) stock increased by 9.55% to $0.37. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $22.3 million. </li>
<li>AYRO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYRO#NASDAQ">AYRO</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.99% to $0.86. The company's market cap stands at $5.9 million. </li>
<li>Lovesac (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOVE#NASDAQ">LOVE</a>) shares increased by 4.98% to $27.57. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $428.9 million. </li>
<li>Yoshitsu Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKLF#NASDAQ">TKLF</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.91% to $0.58. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.4 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Levi Strauss (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) shares fell 7.0% to $19.58 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $7.7 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) stock decreased by 3.81% to $1.01. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.6 million. </li>
<li>Color Star Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADD#NASDAQ">ADD</a>) shares fell 3.81% to $1.01. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $57.0 million. </li>
<li>Genius Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#AMEX">GNS</a>) shares fell 3.73% to $0.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.5 million. </li>
<li>Life Time Group Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTH#NYSE">LTH</a>) shares decreased by 3.42% to $23.2. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.7 billion. </li>
<li>SRIVARU Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVMH#NASDAQ">SVMH</a>) shares fell 2.44% to $0.08. The company's market cap stands at $2.9 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Carmell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTCX#NASDAQ">CTCX</a>) stock rose 31.0% to $0.46 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $9.6 million. </li>
<li>Processa Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCSA#NASDAQ">PCSA</a>) shares rose 30.07% to $1.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.6 million. </li>
<li>China Pharma Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPHI#AMEX">CPHI</a>) stock rose 8.83% to $0.28. </li>
<li>Eagle Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGRX#NASDAQ">EGRX</a>) shares increased by 7.94% to $2.31. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.9 million. </li>
<li>Bone Biologics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBLG#NASDAQ">BBLG</a>) stock moved upwards by 7.89% to $1.64. The company's market cap stands at $2.9 million. </li>
<li>Conduit Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDT#NASDAQ">CDT</a>) shares increased by 7.36% to $0.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.7 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Soligenix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNGX#NASDAQ">SNGX</a>) stock declined by 8.6% to $4.45 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $10.1 million. </li>
<li>Inspire Veterinary (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVP#NASDAQ">IVP</a>) shares fell 6.34% to $0.28. The company's market cap stands at $2.1 million. </li>
<li>Kairos Pharma (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAPA#AMEX">KAPA</a>) stock decreased by 5.3% to $1.25. The company's market cap stands at $16.0 million. </li>
<li>Gossamer Bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOSS#NASDAQ">GOSS</a>) stock declined by 4.77% to $1.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $226.2 million. </li>
<li>Fractyl Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GUTS#NASDAQ">GUTS</a>) shares fell 4.75% to $2.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $105.9 million. </li>
<li>TNF Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNFA#NASDAQ">TNFA</a>) shares fell 4.66% to $1.64. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.8 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Graphex Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFX#AMEX">GRFX</a>) stock moved upwards by 15.0% to $0.24 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.1 million. </li>
<li>Lucas GC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGCL#NASDAQ">LGCL</a>) stock rose 3.96% to $1.05. The company's market cap stands at $83.5 million. </li>
<li>VCI Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCIG#NASDAQ">VCIG</a>) stock increased by 3.94% to $0.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.4 million. </li>
<li>Hyperscale Data (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPUS#AMEX">GPUS</a>) shares increased by 3.63% to $0.23. The company's market cap stands at $8.7 million. </li>
<li>AgEagle Aerial Sys (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#AMEX">UAVS</a>) shares rose 3.39% to $0.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.0 million. </li>
<li>Castor Maritime (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRM#NASDAQ">CTRM</a>) shares moved upwards by 2.93% to $4.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $42.7 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nixxy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIXX#NASDAQ">NIXX</a>) shares declined by 9.5% to $2.1 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.4 million. </li>
<li>Professional Diversity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPDN#NASDAQ">IPDN</a>) stock decreased by 8.81% to $0.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.5 million. </li>
<li>XCHG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XCH#NASDAQ">XCH</a>) shares declined by 8.68% to $13.26. The company's market cap stands at $786.6 million. </li>
<li>Polar Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POLA#NASDAQ">POLA</a>) stock decreased by 5.0% to $0.49. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.6 million. </li>
<li>Surf Air Mobility (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRFM#NYSE">SRFM</a>) stock decreased by 4.77% to $1.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.5 million. </li>
<li>Singularity Future Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGLY#NASDAQ">SGLY</a>) stock declined by 4.57% to $1.67. The company's market cap stands at $5.8 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>AMTD Digital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HKD#NYSE">HKD</a>) shares increased by 33.6% to $5.22 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>CCSC Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCTG#NASDAQ">CCTG</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.06% to $1.6. The company's market cap stands at $18.5 million. </li>
<li>Evolv Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVLV#NASDAQ">EVLV</a>) stock rose 7.69% to $4.2. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $661.7 million. </li>
<li>Glimpse Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRAR#NASDAQ">VRAR</a>) stock rose 6.15% to $0.77. The company's market cap stands at $13.9 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Iveda Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVDA#NASDAQ">IVDA</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.34% to $1.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.7 million. </li>
<li>Yxt.Com Group Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YXT#NASDAQ">YXT</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.0% to $2.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $156.1 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Infobird Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFBD#NASDAQ">IFBD</a>) shares decreased by 4.2% to $2.06 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.0 million. </li>
<li>Ostin Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OST#NASDAQ">OST</a>) shares fell 3.75% to $0.38. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.6 million. </li>
<li>MMTEC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTC#NASDAQ">MTC</a>) shares fell 3.54% to $0.74. The company's market cap stands at $147.3 million. </li>
<li>Intchains Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICG#NASDAQ">ICG</a>) shares decreased by 3.02% to $4.5. The company's market cap stands at $270.0 million. </li>
<li>Netgear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTGR#NASDAQ">NTGR</a>) shares decreased by 2.79% to $19.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $559.5 million. </li>
<li>BTCS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCS#NASDAQ">BTCS</a>) stock declined by 2.59% to $1.13. The company's market cap stands at $18.2 million. 
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The AdTech industry is evolving rapidly due to the widespread embrace of digital marketing strategies and constant innovation in ad platforms. So, let's analyze Magnite (MGNI) and Taboola.com (TBLA) to determine which AdTech stock is poised for a higher upside. Read more... The move to online platforms is reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences. As people spend more time online, advertisers see the need to build a solid digital presence to stay competitive. This is evident in the growing importance of digital advertising methods like social media, search engine marketing, and display ads.
IMARC Group expects the global advertising market to grow at a <a href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/global-advertising-market">CAGR of 4.6%</a> during 2024-2032.
Moreover, the global AdTech industry, which includes tools for managing digital ad campaigns, is expected to experience rapid growth. This surge is fueled by the transition to online media and the rise of data-driven marketing approaches. The U.S. AdTech market is poised to grow at a <a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/adtech-market">CAGR of 22.6% from 2024 to 2034</a>.
Against this backdrop, let's compare two <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/advertising/">Advertising</a> stocks, Magnite, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MGNI/">MGNI</a>) and Taboola.com Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TBLA/">TBLA</a>), to analyze which AdTech stock is poised for higher upside.
The Case for Magnite, Inc. stock
Valued at $1.87 billion by market cap, Magnite, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MGNI/">MGNI</a>) operates an independent omni-channel sell-side advertising platform in the United States and internationally. The company's platform offers applications and services for sellers of digital advertising inventory or publishers that own and operate CTV channels, applications, websites, and other digital media properties to manage and monetize their inventory.
MGNI's stock has declined 2.6% over the past three months but gained 34.3% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $13.24.
In terms of forward EV/Sales, MGNI is trading at 3.74x, 90.4% lower than the industry average of 1.96x. Likewise, its forward EV/EBIT is trading at 54.41x, 264.9% than the 14.91x industry average.
MGNI's 12.73% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a> is 29.6% lower than the industry average of 18.07%. However, its 56.35% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 9.8% higher than the industry average of 51.33%.
MGNI's revenue for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, gained 7% year-over-year to $162.90 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA grew 20% year-over-year to $44.70 million. The company's net loss and loss per common share are $1.10 million and $0.01, respectively.
Street expects MGNI's revenue for the quarter ending September 31, 2024, to increase 11.2% year-over-year to $147.98 million. The company's EPS for the same quarter is expected to gain 34.8% year-over-year to $0.16.
MGNI's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its neutral outlook. The stock has an overall rating of C, which translates to a Neutral in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has a C grade for Value, Quality, Sentiment, and Stability. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/advertising/">Advertising</a> industry, it is ranked #7 out of 17 stocks. To see the additional grades of MGNI for Momentum and Growth, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MGNI/">click here</a>.
The Case for Taboola.com Ltd. stock
Valued at $1.09 billion by market cap, Taboola.com Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TBLA/">TBLA</a>) and its subsidiaries operate an artificial intelligence-based algorithmic engine platform internationally. It offers Taboola, a platform that partners with websites, devices, and mobile apps to recommend editorial content and advertisements on the open web to users.
On August 30, TBLA unveiled its performance advertising-focused bidding technology, Maximize Conversions, for all advertisers. Maximize Conversions is an AI-powered technology that allows Taboola advertisers to drive more conversions and lower costs for campaigns.
On August 5, TBLA expanded its partnership with DoubleVerify, the leading software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics, with the integration of Doubleverify's authentic marketplace solution, offering brands a more granular way to customize brand safety.
The integration gives brands confidence that their ad investments are matched with the appropriate content environment, leading to better performance.
TBLA's stock has declined 1.8% over the past month to close the last trading session at $3.26.
In terms of the trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio, TBLA's 0.97x is 95.6% higher than the 0.49x industry average.
TBLA's revenues for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, increased 29% year-over-year to $428.20 million. Its gross profit grew 18.2% from the year-ago value to $144.80 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA came in at $37.23 million, reflecting growth of 137.7% from the prior year's quarter.
In addition, the company's cash and cash equivalents were $182.20 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $176.11 million as of December 31, 2023.
Street expects TBLA's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 19.2% and 321.1% year-over-year to $429.40 million and $0.08, respectively. Also, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimate in all of the trailing four quarters.
TBLA's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall A rating, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
TBLA has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Value and Growth. It is ranked #2 in the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TBLA/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for TBLA (Stability, Quality, and Momentum).
Magnite (MGNI) vs. Taboola (TBLA): Which AdTech Stock Is Poised for Higher Upside?
As smartphones and social media platforms become more widely adopted, digital advertising has evolved into a crucial element of marketing strategies for businesses across the globe.
Furthermore, digital platforms provide more accurate metrics and analytics, allowing advertisers to adjust their campaigns in real-time, resulting in more efficient marketing strategies. Both MGNI and TBLA stand to capitalize on these burgeoning industry trends. However, TBLA's higher profitability and robust performance in the recent quarter favor it as the better Ad Tech stock pick.
Our research shows that the odds of success increase when one invests in stocks with an Overall Rating of Strong Buy or Buy. View all the top-rated stocks in the Advertising industry <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/advertising/">here</a>.
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MGNI shares were trading at $12.90 per share on Friday afternoon, down $0.34 (-2.57%). Year-to-date, MGNI has gained 38.12%, versus a 20.29% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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