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Perdoceo Education

Perdoceo Education Corp is an American for-profit education company that focuses on quality postsecondary education online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The company's important segment include the American InterContinental University, and Colorado Technical University. These universities provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs focusing on business, technology, management, and social services with majority of the students enrolled in programs offered fully online. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Colorado Technical University segment.

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Burak brings over 27 years of extensive international experience within the finance sector. Burak started his career with Xerox where he held a number of key financial positions in the USA and the UK in addition to serving as the General Manager of Xerox Turkey. More recently Burak has held the position of Chief Financial Officer within the global Digital Transformation, IT Solutions &amp; Cybersecurity space

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Germany Trade Balance For November 19.7B Vs. 14.7B	Est.; 13.4B Prior

Germany Industrial Production (MoM) For November 1.5% Vs. 0.5% Est.; -0.4% (Revised) Prior

Company Strengthens Long-term Strategy With Agile Adaptability in Rapidly Changing Business Environments

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Reported Earlier, LG Electronics CEO William Cho Reveals 2025 Strategy To Build Structural Competitiveness And Drive Qualitative Growth

A major BlackRock Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) fund is confronting a loss exceeding $600 million tied to its investment in the insurance outsourcing firm, Alacrity. This development emerges amid the company&#8217;s ongoing debt challenges.
What Happened: A consortium of private credit funds, including&nbsp;Antares Capital,&nbsp;Blue Owl Capital,&nbsp;KKR, and&nbsp;Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has&nbsp;agreed to take control of&nbsp;Alacrity. BlackRock had acquired a controlling interest in Alacrity&nbsp;in February 2023 through its&nbsp;$4.3 billion&nbsp;Long Term Private Capital strategy, purchasing it from private equity firm&nbsp;Kohlberg &amp; Co., Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/26148be7-38de-40ea-8432-84bf947c1ba3">reported</a> on Thursday.
BlackRock&#8217;s equity investment in Alacrity, valued at over $600 million, will be eliminated&nbsp;as part of the restructuring,&nbsp;as reported by sources familiar with the situation. At the time of BlackRock&#8217;s investment, Alacrity had approximately $1 billion in senior debt and $500 million in junior debt, the latter provided by Goldman's asset management division.
The restructuring plan involves converting these debts into a new $450 million term loan and $250 million in preferred equity. Senior lenders will acquire 90% ownership of the company post-restructuring, while Goldman Sachs Asset Management will hold the remaining 10%.
BlackRock has yet to respond to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga</a>&#8216;s queries.
Why It Matters: The timing of this financial loss is critical for BlackRock as it prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 15. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of $11.38 per share, a significant increase from $9.66 per share in the previous year. Revenue is projected to reach $5.63 billion, up from $4.63 billion a year earlier. This restructuring loss could impact investor sentiment and the company&#8217;s financial outlook.
Moreover, BlackRock&#8217;s recent definitive agreement to acquire&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42888338/blackrock-earnings-are-imminent-these-most-accurate-analysts-revise-forecasts-ahead-of-earnings-call">HPS Investment Partners</a>&nbsp;for approximately $12 billion underscores its strategic moves to expand its investment capabilities. The Alacrity restructuring, however, highlights the risks inherent in such large-scale investments and the challenges of managing debt-laden assets.
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BlackRock Reportedly Faces $600 Million Loss In Alacrity Restructuring Ahead Of Earnings Report

Do Kwon, co-founder of disgraced Terraform Labs, will face trial in a year&#8217;s time for his alleged role in the $40 billion criminal fraud case involving the collapse of Terra Classic (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">LUNC</a>) and sister stablecoin TerraUSD (USTC), according to a report on Wednesday.
What Happened: U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer set a trial date for Jan. 26, 2026, in New York, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-08/terraform-s-do-kwon-to-face-2026-trial-in-ny-on-us-fraud-charges">expected </a>to last for four to eight weeks, Bloomberg reported.
Kwon has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42773042/terra-lunas-do-kwon-to-face-criminal-fraud-charges-in-us">accused of various counts of commodities fraud</a>, conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud in connection with the collapse of LUNC and stablecoin TerraUSD in 2022, which caused an estimated $40 billion loss.
The drop had far-reaching consequences, undermining investor confidence and resulting in prolonged months of lower valuations, also known as a bear market.
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Kwon was extradited from Montenegro to face these charges in a U.S. court. He pleaded not guilty to these charges.
Do Kwon&#8217;s extradition <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42758091/terra-classic-token-rallies-as-terraform-labs-do-kwon-extradited-to-the-us-from-montenegro">ended a legal tug-of-war</a> between the U.S. and South Korea, his native country, over competing extradition requests.
Price Action: At the time of writing, LUNC was exchanging hands at $0.0001036, down 2.77% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. The coin has lost nearly 20% of its value in the last month.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg's accusation of censorship has been firmly denied by the European Commission.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the European Commission dismissed claims by Meta that EU data laws censor social media, reported Reuters.
The Commission stated that their regulations only mandate the removal of illegal content. &#8220;We absolutely refute any claims of censorship,&#8221; said a Commission spokesperson.
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Zuckerberg had criticized European laws, stating they hinder innovation by institutionalizing censorship. In response, the Commission said that the Digital Services Act does not compel platforms to remove lawful content but targets harmful material.
Meta has decided to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42851889/meta-ditches-fact-checking-for-community-notes-zuckerberg-says-opportunity-to-restore-free-expression">eliminate fact-checkers</a> for its platforms in the U.S., opting for a &#8220;community notes&#8221; system similar to that used by Elon Musk's X.
The European Commission noted that for such a system to operate in the EU, platforms must conduct risk assessments and submit them to the EU executive.
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Why It Matters: The tension between Meta Platforms and the European Union is not new. In November 2024, the European Commission imposed an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41981957/meta-hit-with-841-million-eu-fine-over-antitrust-violations-tied-to-facebook-marketplace">$841 million fine</a> on Meta for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace.
Later in December, Meta faced another setback when the Irish Data Protection Commission fined the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42537434/meta-fined-264-million-over-2018-facebook-data-breach-in-europe">$264 million over a 2018 data breach</a>.&nbsp;
Price Action: Meta's stock closed Wednesday's trading session down 1.16%, finishing at $610.72. In after-hours trading, the shares dipped an additional 0.34%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Mark Zuckerberg Accuses EU Of Censorship, Spokesperson Pushes Back On Meta's Allegations: 'We Absolutely Refute Any Claims'

Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) inventory in the U.S. now shows non-foundation series Cybertrucks listed together with the more premium foundation series of the vehicle.
What Happened: At the start of the week, Tesla had only foundation series Cybertrucks listed on its inventory. 
The foundation series refers to a limited and pricier edition of the Cybertruck with laser-etched foundation series badges and premium accessories.
Tesla made only the foundation series Cybertrucks for the first few months of deliveries. In October, Tesla started selling the regular version of Cybertruck priced about $20,000 lower than the foundation series.
Tesla&#8217;s inventory now shows multiple non-foundation series Cybertrucks, priced lower than the foundation series offerings. While the non-foundation series all-wheel drive variant of the Cybertruck has a starting price of $79,990, the non-foundation series Cyberbeast variant of the truck starts at $99,990. 
Why It Matters: Benzinga first noted the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42524912/teslas-99k-foundation-series-cybertrucks-still-available-a-sign-of-possible-demand-hurdles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">foundation series Cybertrucks in Tesla's inventory</a>&nbsp;in mid-December. Tesla has, since then, added offers&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42712707/tesla-offers-free-lifetime-supercharging-with-foundation-series-cybertruck-as-it-looks-to-clear-inventory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">including free supercharging</a>&nbsp;on the vehicle if the order is placed on or after Dec. 27. The offer, it then said, will only be available for a limited time.
However, a week later, there are still foundation-series Cybertrucks left in the inventory and the company is continuing to offer free supercharging during the period of initial ownership, hinting that potential customers might be unwilling to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41873767/cybertruck-likely-wont-be-profitable-in-q4-says-tesla-researcher" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;pay a premium for the stainless steel truck.</a>
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The International Longshoremen&#8217;s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year master contract agreement on Wednesday, averting potential supply chain disruptions at East Coast and Gulf ports ahead of the Jan. 15 deadline.
The deal, which requires ratification from both parties, notably includes compromises on port automation while preserving labor protections. 
Sources familiar with the negotiations <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/08/union-dockworkers-port-employers-announce-tentative-labor-deal-at-east-coast-and-gulf-ports.html">told</a> CNBC that while full automation was excluded, USMX members gained the flexibility to implement modernization technologies, with guaranteed ILA positions tied to new equipment deployments.
A technology committee, including ILA President Harold Daggett and other union and port representatives, will oversee future technological implementations. The arrangement aims to enhance port efficiency and capacity while maintaining strong labor relations through 2031.
Both organizations stated in a joint announcement that the agreement &#8220;creates ILA jobs, supports American consumers and businesses, and keeps the American economy the key hub of the global marketplace.&#8221; Specific terms remain undisclosed pending member review and ratification votes, for which dates have not been set.
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Elon Musk&#8216;s rocket manufacturing company SpaceX said on Wednesday that it is preparing to launch its ambitious Starship launch vehicle on its seventh flight test as soon as Monday, Jan. 13. 
What Happened: The launch window opens at 4:00 p.m. CT on Monday. However, the company warned that the schedule is also likely to change. 
SpaceX has previously said that its Starship vehicle, currently undergoing testing and development, will launch from Starbase in Texas for its seventh flight test carrying 10 Starlink simulators which are similar in size and weight to the company&#8217;s next-generation Starlink satellites in a bid to demonstrate its capabilities in the satellite launch segment.
For the upcoming flight, SpaceX is looking to catch the two-stage vehicle's booster back at the launch pad at Starbase with the launch tower's metallic arms like on its fifth test flight in October. However, in case of any safety concerns, the company will splash it down in the Gulf of Mexico, it said.
The spacecraft, meanwhile, is slated to be splashed down in the Indian Ocean on the upcoming test.
While SpaceX has conducted 6 test flights of its ambitious launch vehicle to date, none of them carried any payload. The last test flight of Starship was in November.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;Starship is key to many big ambitions in the field of space exploration.
While NASA is looking forward to landing humans back on the surface of the Moon after a gap of over 50 years with the help of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">custom version of the Starship</a>, Musk dreams of taking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40770222/elon-musk-sets-2026-for-starships-first-uncrewed-mars-mission-targeting-successful-landing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">humans to the planet Mars</a>&nbsp;aboard the&nbsp;vehicle.
The last time humans set foot on the Moon was in 1972&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36692749/just-a-worse-version-of-apollo-elon-musk-baffled-by-nasa-veterans-push-to-ditch-spacex-blue-origin-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with Apollo 17</a>. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
In December, Musk pegged the seventh flight test of Starship for Jan. 10. However, earlier this week, Musk said the launch date has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42866518/spacexs-starship-7th-test-flight-delayed-says-elon-musk-now-expected-next-week">pushed to next week</a>. The CEO did not provide any reasons for the delay. 
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Reported Earlier, China Producer Price Index (YoY) For December -2.3% Vs. -2.4% Est.; -2.5% Prior

Reported Earlier, China Consumer Price Index (YoY) For December 0.1% Vs. 0.1% Est.; 0.2% Prior

Reported Earlier, China Consumer Price Index (MoM) For December 0.0% Vs. 0.0% Est.; -0.6% Prior

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Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has clarified its privacy policies regarding Siri, following a $95 million settlement over allegations of unauthorized recordings. The company emphasized&nbsp;that it has never sold&nbsp;or used Siri data for marketing purposes.
What Happened: According to&nbsp;Reuters, Apple addressed its privacy stance on Wednesday, stating, &#8220;Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose.&#8221;
This comes after accusations that Apple recorded private conversations through Siri and shared them with third parties, including advertisers. Although Apple settled the lawsuit, it did not admit to these claims.
Apple explained that certain Siri&nbsp;features require real-time input from&nbsp;Apple servers, but only minimal data is used to ensure accurate results.
Apple also noted that audio recordings of Siri interactions are not kept unless users opt-in to improve Siri. Even then, the recordings are solely for enhancement purposes. The company remains committed to advancing technologies to enhance Siri&#8217;s privacy.
A similar lawsuit involving Google&#8217;s Voice Assistant is ongoing in San Jose, California, with the same law firms representing the plaintiffs as in the Apple case.
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Why It Matters: The settlement, as reported earlier, could benefit millions of U.S. consumers who owned Apple devices between September 2014 and December 2024. Eligible users can&nbsp;receive up to $20 per&nbsp;Siri-enabled device, with a limit of five claims per person. Approved claimants should receive payments within 60 days of filing.
The settlement involving Apple is part of a broader trend where tech giants are facing scrutiny over privacy concerns. In December 2023,&nbsp;Google&nbsp;agreed to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36296656/google-agrees-to-700m-settlement-in-antitrust-case-promises-play-store-policy-revisions">$700 million settlement</a> in an antitrust case, which included commitments to amend its Play Store policies to foster competition. This settlement, pending final approval, could provide eligible consumers with reimbursements for purchases made on Google Play.
Earlier in June 2023,&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;agreed to pay over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/06/32663055/amazon-agrees-to-pay-over-30m-to-settle-alexa-ring-spying-claims-despite-disagreement-with-ftc">$30 million to settle claims</a> related to privacy violations involving its Alexa and Ring devices. The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of spying on customers through Ring doorbell cameras and violating children&#8217;s privacy rights with Alexa recordings.
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U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward march as prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian predicts yields could remain elevated through 2025, highlighting persistent inflation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42878896/dollar-jumps-to-14-month-highs-30-year-yields-near-danger-zone-as-trump-mulls-national-economic-emergency-to-set-tariffs">concerns and shifting market dynamics</a>.
What Happened: The 20-year Treasury yield reached 4.96%, while the 10-year Treasury yield was 4.66% on Wednesday, reflecting broader moves across fixed-income markets. 
El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, suggested on the social media platform X that the 10-year Treasury yield could &#8220;spend quite a bit of 2025 in the 4.75-5% range,&#8221; despite consistent inflows into fixed income from both domestic and international investors.
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The yield trajectory comes amid uncertainty about the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate path, particularly as markets digest potential policy shifts under <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42886101/investors-should-expect-no-rate-cuts-in-q1-2025-after-federal-reserves-december-minutes-release-strategist-says">the incoming administration</a>. Recent Fed minutes revealed officials used variations of the word &#8220;uncertain&#8221; twelve times, according to Jeffrey Roach, chief economist at LPL Financial.
Speaking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L59wnuI7od4">on</a> CNBC, El-Erian downplayed concerns about inflation readings being &#8220;hotter than expected,&#8221; arguing that current inflation targets may be outdated. This perspective aligns with some Fed officials&#8217; views that economic strength may not necessarily fuel inflationary pressures.
Larry Tentarelli, chief technical strategist at Blue Chip Daily Trend Report, expects the Federal Reserve to maintain current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42886101/investors-should-expect-no-rate-cuts-in-q1-2025-after-federal-reserves-december-minutes-release-strategist-says">rates through early 2025</a>. &#8220;Investors should expect no rate cuts in Q1 2025 and 10-year US Treasury yields in the 4.50 to 5.00% range,&#8221; he noted.
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Why It Matters: Markets showed mixed reactions to these developments. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) closed slightly lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest 0.25% gain.
The yield environment suggests investors may need to adapt their strategies. El-Erian advocates for &#8220;bar-belled investment portfolios&#8221; and bottom-up, name-driven investing rather than broad market or thematic approaches in the volatile year ahead.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) remains unable to sell its iPhone 16 in Indonesia.
What Happened: Apple has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42170518/apples-100-million-offer-rejected-as-indonesia-enforces-iphone-16-sales-ban">not met Indonesia&#8217;s domestic</a> content requirements, which stipulate that smartphones sold in the country must include at least 35% locally-made components.
This rule <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41350072/iphone-16-sales-banned-in-indonesia-after-apples-investments-obligations-in-asian-giant-fall-sho">led to the ban</a> on iPhone 16 sales last year.
According to Indonesia&#8217;s Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Apple has agreed to establish a facility on Batam Island to produce its AirTag devices.
However, this does not satisfy the local content criteria for iPhones, reported Reuters.
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&#8220;There is no basis for the ministry to issue a local content certification as a way for Apple to have the permission to sell iPhone 16 because (the facility) has no direct relations,&#8221; Agus stated, adding that only phone components would be considered.
Indonesia&#8217;s investment minister announced the factory&#8217;s value at $1 billion, with operations expected to commence next year.
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Why It Matters: The ban on iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia is a significant hurdle for Apple, especially given its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41328252/apples-iphone-16-powers-record-sales-in-q3-just-behind-samsung-in-global-market-share-battle">record sales performance</a> in the third quarter of 2024. Apple narrowly trailed Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) in global market share, capturing 18%.
iPhones play a crucial role in Apple&#8217;s earnings, making up about half of the company&#8217;s total revenue. 
The tech giant reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41666494/apple-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-installed-base-hits-new-highs-iphone-sales-rise-as-apple-in">strong financial results</a> in the fourth quarter, with a revenue beat of $94.9 billion. iPhone revenue climbed to $46.22 billion, up from $43.8 billion in the previous year.
Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock ended Wednesday&#8217;s trading session with a 0.2% increase, closing at $242.7. However, in after-hours trading, the shares slipped by 0.12%, settling at $242.4, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Perdoceo Education Non-GAAP EPS of $0.59 beats by $0.06, revenue of $169.83M beats by $5.23M

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Genius Group (GNS) is emphasizing the development of AI-integrated innovative solutions to cater to customers. However, the high volatility in its stock and unstable financial performance are raising concerns about its future growth. Amid this instability, should you consider this stock? Read more to find out... Singapore-based leading AI-powered education and acceleration company Genius Group Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GNS/">GNS</a>) provides entrepreneur education system business development tools and management consultancy services to entrepreneurs and entrepreneur resorts. It operates in the Education and Campus segments.
In November, the company committed 90% of its current and future reserves to be held in Bitcoin for the long term. Also, in October, Genius Group released GeniusGroup.AI to drive the growth of its Genius Cities Network and global AI Education model. Its key components include a full suite of AI Avatars, instant access to Alan Turing AI, daily AI news, and a global calendar of genius events.
However, despite its operational growth through product launches and strategic initiatives, the company's stock has been highly volatile. The stock price surged over 1,600% in early 2023, but it has lagged later.
Shares of GNS gained 45.1% over the past month to close the last trading session at $1.03. However, its shares have declined 69.4% in price over the past six months and 84.5% year-to-date. The stocks have also slumped 85.3% over the past year. It has a beta of 11.10.
Let's look at factors that could influence GNS' performance in the upcoming months.
Recent Developments
On November 12, GNS adopted bitcoin (BTC) as its primary treasury asset, committing 90% of its current and future reserves to be held in bitcoin. The company plans to acquire an initial $120 million of bitcoin, about 1,380 BTC at current prices, to be held for the long term.
On October 25, GNS launched GeniusGroup.AI, a new platform designed to enhance the company's global Genius Cities Network and AI education initiatives. The platform aims to connect educators, entrepreneurs, and governments through advanced AI tools, avatars, and training, facilitating a dynamic learning ecosystem.
The platform launch is part of GNS' strategic plan to establish 100 Genius Cities worldwide, promoting AI-driven growth and innovation.
Bleak Financials
According to the preliminary results for the first half of 2024 that ended June 30, 2024, GNS' revenue came in at $13.20 million, compared to $11.80 million for the same period in 2023. Also, pro forma revenue of $20.7 million indicates growth of 130% from the prior year.
The company's first-half adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda.asp">EBITDA</a> net loss was $5.90 million, against the first-half adjusted EBITDA net loss of $7.30 million during 2023.
Poor Profitability
GNS' trailing-12-month CAPEX/Sales of 0.57% is 80.3% lower than the 2.88% industry average. Also, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 0.34x is 65.8% lower than the industry average of 1.00x.
Furthermore, the stock's trailing-12-month ROCE, ROTC, and ROTA are unfavorable compared to the 10.61%, 6.12%, and 3.91% respective industry averages.
POWR Ratings Reflect Uncertainty
GNS has an overall D rating, which translates to a Sell in our <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. GNS has a D grade for Quality, in sync with its lower-than-industry profitability.
GNS is ranked last among the 20 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/outsourcing-education-services/">Outsourcing – Education Services</a> industry.
Beyond what I have stated above, we have also given GNE grades for Growth, Sentiment, Momentum, Stability and Value. Get access to all the GNE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GNS/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
While the adoption of the latest technologies and innovative offerings are driving the share prices of Genius Group high, its weak profitability and bleak income growth could limit its growth prospects.
Given GNS' uncertain near-term growth prospects, it could be best to avoid the stock now.
Stocks to Consider Instead of Genius Group Limited (GNS)
Considering the near-term uncertain prospects of GNS, one might want to consider investing in stocks with much more impressive POWR Ratings. So, consider the following A (Strong Buy) or B (Buy) stocks from the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/outsourcing-education-services/">Outsourcing – Education Services</a> industry instead:
QuantaSing Group Ltd. ADR (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QSG/">QSG</a>)
Perdoceo Education Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PRDO/">PRDO</a>)
Franklin Covey Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FC/">FC</a>)
For exploring more A and B-rated outsourcing stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/outsourcing-education-services/">click here</a>.
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GNS shares were trading at $0.99 per share on Wednesday morning, down $0.04 (-3.89%). Year-to-date, GNS has declined -85.07%, versus a 24.44% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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