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Former President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to imposing tariffs on cars imported from China and Mexico, aiming to protect American automotive jobs.
What Happened: During an interview with Patrick Bet-David released on Thursday, Trump emphasized the critical role these tariffs would play in safeguarding the U.S. auto industry.
&#8220;I hope the union workers, auto workers understand that I saved their jobs,&#8221; he said.
Trump highlighted a massive car manufacturing plant in Mexico, which he described as potentially one of the largest in the world. He expressed concerns that vehicles from this plant could inundate the U.S. market, leaving little room for American-made cars.
&#8220;That would mean that our car industry is wiped out,&#8221; Trump said.
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Why It Matters: In September, Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913456/trump-vows-200-tariffs-on-chinese-made-cars-in-mexico-warns-of-us-auto-industry-collapse-if-kamala-h">proposed a 200% tariff</a> on vehicles produced by alleged Chinese factories in Mexico, as reported in a town hall event in Flint, Michigan. He warned that if Vice President Kamala Harris were elected, the U.S. auto industry could collapse within two to three years due to electric vehicle production shifting to China.
Additionally, during a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41279272/donald-trump-pushes-tariffs-on-chinese-cars-in-detroit-visit-vows-to-revamp-industry">visit to the Detroit Economic Club</a> in October, Trump reiterated his commitment to tariffs on Chinese cars, vowing to revamp the industry. He also commented on economic indicators, although some of his statements on inflation and interest rates were inaccurate.
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Trump Defends His Plans To Impose 200% Tariffs On Cars Imported From China, Mexico: 'Hope Union Workers Understand That I Saved Their Jobs'

Amid ongoing global economic recovery efforts, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, has issued a cautionary note regarding persistent challenges such as high debt and low growth. Her remarks come as the U.S. and EU implement rate cuts to tackle inflation.
What Happened: Georgieva highlighted that despite progress, governments are increasingly reliant on borrowing, which, coupled with &#8220;anemic growth,&#8221; complicates debt management. She praised central banks for their inflation control efforts but noted uneven benefits across regions, with some still facing high prices and related unrest, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/17/imf-chief-warns-low-growth-and-high-debt-weigh-on-global-economy.html">reported</a> on Friday.
"It's not yet time to celebrate," she said.
"When we look into the challenges ahead of us, the biggest one is low growth, high debt. This is where we can and must do better.&#8221;
Georgieva&#8217;s comments precede the 2024 annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., where global economic issues will be discussed. She also pointed out that international trade is no longer the &#8220;engine of growth&#8221; it once was, citing restrictive policies and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40914629/china-warns-eu-tariffs-on-evs-will-harm-trade-with-germany">U.S.-EU tariffs against China</a> as potential risks. Additionally, she expressed concern over geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, affecting global financial stability.
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Why It Matters: Georgieva&#8217;s comment arrived a day after the European Central Bank (ECB) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41382372/ecb-slashes-rates-again-will-jerome-powell-take-this-as-cue-for-another-fed-rate-"> cut interest rates</a> for the third time this year to stimulate a sluggish economy, shifting focus from inflation control to economic growth. This move follows the Federal Reserve&#8217;s 50 basis point rate cut in September, marking a significant policy shift as both regions tackle economic challenges.
Meanwhile, the U.S. faces a staggering debt situation, with estimates suggesting a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/08/40368118/true-us-debt-is-175-trillion-former-coinbase-cto-on-unpayable-crisis"> true national debt </a>of $175 trillion when accounting for entitlements like Social Security and Medicare. This escalating debt underscores the urgency of addressing fiscal challenges.
In China, the government is reportedly considering issuing $850 billion in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41324527/as-chinas-stimulus-hype-wanes-beijing-reportedly-weighs-850b-special-treasury-bonds-to-stimulate-eco"> special treasury bonds</a> to stimulate its slowing economy and manage local debt. These developments highlight the global nature of economic challenges and the varied approaches being taken to address them.
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As US Tackles Inflation With Rate Cuts, IMF MD Sounds Alarm: 'Not Yet Time To Celebrate' Amid Looming Low Growth, High Debt

The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) will release earnings results for its first quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PG/earnings">opening bell on Friday, Oct. 18.</a>
Analysts expect the Cincinnati, Ohio-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $1.90 per share, up from $1.83 per share in the year-ago period. Procter &amp; Gamble projects to report revenue of $21.91 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $19.78 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On July 30, Procter &amp; Gamble reported fourth-quarter FY24 sales of $20.53 billion (flat Y/Y), missing the analyst consensus estimate of $20.74 billion.
Procter &amp; Gamble shares fell 0.1% to close at $172.28 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCOM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5890a92043eaaa0001d69b01/linda-bolton%20weiser">DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser</a> maintained a Neutral rating with a price target of $159 on Oct. 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight with a price target of $163 on Sept. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrea Teixeira maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $179 to $186 on Sept. 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $189 on July 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $157 to $161 on July 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
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Considering buying PG stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Procter & Gamble Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) has been informed by its deconsolidated Canadian affiliate, Rothmans,Benson &amp; Hedges Inc. (RBH), that the court-appointed mediator and monitor in RBH's Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) proceeding filed a proposed plan of compromise and arrangement (Proposed Plan) outlining certain terms of a comprehensive resolution of tobacco product-related claims and litigation in Canada against RBH and its affiliates. The court-appointed mediator and monitors also filed substantially similar proposed plans for Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited and Imperial Tobacco Company Limited (together, ITL) and JTI-Macdonald Corp. (JTIM).
Under the Proposed Plan, if ultimately approved and implemented, RBH, ITL and JTIM (the Companies) would pay an aggregate settlement amount of CAD 32.5 billion (approximately USD 23.5 billion). This amount would be funded by an upfront payment equal to the Companies' cash and cash equivalents on hand in Canada plus certain court deposits (subject to an aggregate withholding of CAD 750 million (approximately USD 540 million) for working capital inclusive of cash pledged as collateral) and annual payments based on a percentage of the Companies' net income after taxes (excluding that generated by certain non-combustible products including heat-not-burn, e-vapor and nicotine pouch products) until the aggregate settlement amount is paid. As stated in the Proposed Plan, the issue of allocation of the CAD 32.5 billion aggregate settlement as between the Companies in the CCAA proceedings remains unresolved.
"After years of mediation, we welcome this important step towards the resolution of long-pending tobacco product-related litigation in Canada," said Jacek Olczak, Chief Executive Officer of PMI. "Although important issues with the plan remain to be resolved, we are hopeful that this legal process will soon conclude, allowing RBH and its stakeholders to focus on the future."

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Philip Morris, Imperial Tobacco, JTI-Macdonald Face $23.5B Settlement in Canada Tobacco Lawsuits

<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cloudflare.com%2F&amp;esheet=54138023&amp;newsitemid=20241018840279&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cloudflare%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=3e1a02702fd6e8744473a752dd19c5f5">Cloudflare, Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced the opening of a new headquarters and technical hub in Lisbon, Portugal to further support its growing EMEA operations and offices in London, Paris, Munich, and Dubai. Portugal already represents a growing Cloudflare team.
Today, Cloudflare's network currently spans 58 cities in Europe, including Lisbon, Portugal, which was announced in <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.cloudflare.com%2Famsterdam-to-zhuzhou-cloudflare-global-network%2F&amp;esheet=54138023&amp;newsitemid=20241018840279&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=2016&amp;index=2&amp;md5=89c437ed99560575fd137ba7cd354fa5">2016</a>. Cloudflare announced its first office in Lisbon in 2019. Since establishing an office in the region, the company has grown from 14 employees to more than 350 in Portugal. Cloudflare plans to significantly increase its presence in Lisbon over the coming years.
Cloudflare celebrated the official opening of its new office with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a reception attended by Portugal's Minister of Economy, Mr. Pedro Reis, along with other Portuguese officials. Top Cloudflare executives were also in attendance, including Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince, and John Graham-Cumming, CTO &amp; Head of the Lisbon office, which he opened in July 2019.

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Cloudflare Expands European Operations With New Lisbon Headquarters, Plans Major Workforce Growth

Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLB/earnings"> opening bell on Friday, Oct. 18.</a>
Analysts expect the Buffalo, New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at 88 cents per share, up from 71 cents per share in the year-ago period. SLB projects to report revenue of $9.25 billion for the quarter, compared to $7.58 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Thursday, SLB agreed to sell its interests in Palliser Block.
SLB shares gained 0.7% to close at $43.99 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLB/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/580874cb846faa000106ac9d/david-anderson">Barclays analyst David Anderson</a> maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $67 to $63 on Oct. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $65 to $62 on Oct. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Philip Jungwirth maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $60 to $58 on Oct. 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram maintained an Overweight and cut the price target from $64 to $60 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Connor Lynagh maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $65 to $60 on Sept. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
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Considering buying SLB stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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SLB Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled mostly higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index climbing to a new record close following the release of economic data.
U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 19,000 in the week ending Oct. 12. U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month in September compared to a 0.1% increase in August and higher than market estimates of a 0.3% rise. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index climbed to 10.3 in October compared to 1.7 in September and topping market estimates of 3.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) shares jumped around 9.8% on Thursday following better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and strong fourth-quarter guidance
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, communication services, and real estate stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, energy and information technology stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 161 points to 43,239.05 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.02% to 5,841.47, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.04% at 18,373.61 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), and Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 71.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 69.5.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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TSMC, Strong Economic Data Push Dow To Fresh Record High: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $3.28 per share on revenue of $16.67 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. American Express shares gained 1.8% to $290.91 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter financial results, posting revenue of $9.825 billion, up 15% year-over-year, versus market estimates of $9.769 billion. The company ended the third quarter with 282.72 million global paid subscribers, up 14.4% year-over-year. Netflix shares climbed 5.1% to $722.35 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.90 per share on revenue of $21.91 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Procter &amp; Gamble shares gained 0.1% to $172.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) posted better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. The company also said it obtained regulatory clearance in South Korea for the da Vinci 5 surgical system in October. Intuitive Surgical shares climbed 6.1% to $502.80 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 88 cents per share on revenue of $9.25 billion before the opening bell. SLB shares rose 0.4% to $44.16 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Netflix, American Express And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) founder Michael Saylor encouraged those who doubt the upside potential of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to go short on the company's stock, assuring that it would never sell the cryptocurrency.
What happened: During an interview with journalist Madison Reidy that aired Thursday, Saylor asked skeptics to "love" MicroStrategy if they really "hate" Bitcoin.
"We&#8217;re the perfect instrument to short because I promise you, I won&#8217;t sell it. We&#8217;re going to be leveraged long on Bitcoin," said Saylor, one of the most passionate advocates of the cryptocurrency.
&#8220;I want you to love us if you really hate BTC.&#8221;
Saylor said as a company, MicroStrategy has been consistent and transparent in its policy of buying and holding on to Bitcoin, and it was up to market participants to decide if they wanted to buy, sell, or short their shares.
"When I was a younger man I would have been concerned about people shorting my stock but now I&#8217;m not," Saylor added.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: Saylor&#8217;s remarks came amid MicroStratgy&#8217;s audacious Bitcoin gambit, which has transformed the software development firm into a proxy for the world&#8217;s greatest digital asset.
MicroStrategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40306998/since-embracing-bitcoin-4-years-ago-michael-saylors-microstrategy-has-outperformed-warren-">adopted Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset</a> in 2020, becoming the first publicly listed company to pursue this strategy, and hasn't looked back since then. Today, it holds over $17 billion of its total capital in Bitcoin, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according</a> to bitcointreasuries.net.
Saylor projects that by 2045, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40916462/michael-saylor-bitcoin-to-hit-13m-by-2045-will-get-us-to-a-different-place#:~:text=Michael%20Saylor%3A%20Bitcoin%20To%20Hit,To%20A%20Different%20Place'%20%2D%20Benzinga">Bitcoin will constitute 7% of global financial capital</a>, implying a $13 million price per Bitcoin.
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Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $67,931.57, up 0.98% 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..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Shares of MicroStrategy closed down 0.35% to $193.42 during Thursday's regular trading session.
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Alphabet Inc. (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>) subsidiary Waymo is providing riders who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39494723/waymo-autonomous-rides-now-available-to-everyone-in-san-francisco-heres-how-you-can-enjoy-driverless">avail an autonomous ride</a> to select transit stations in San Francisco and the Peninsula $3 credit in a bid to promote public transportation, the company said on Thursday.
What Happened: Waymo will credit $3 to riders&#8217; accounts if they take an autonomous ride to or from eligible Bay Area transit stations. These credits can be used for future rides.
The program started on Oct. 17 and will go on till Nov.15. The credits can be used until Dec. 31, according to a statement from Waymo. 
&#8220;By offering electric rides on demand and improving access to public transit, Waymo One is making daily travel more sustainable and convenient,&#8221; said Adam Lenz, Head of Sustainability and Environment at Waymo.
Why It Matters: Waymo currently operates a fleet of all-electric vehicles that have been customized to enable autonomous driving. The company is delivering over 100,000 paid autonomous rides every week to the public, the company said on Thursday.
Automotive research firm&nbsp;S&amp;P Global Mobility&nbsp;said in September that it deems&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40792410/us-autonomous-vehicle-sales-to-hit-230k-by-2034-after-progress-resumes-at-alphabets-waymo-gms-cruise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Waymo to be the frontrunner&nbsp;</a>in the field of autonomous vehicles in the U.S.&nbsp;
&nbsp;In July, Alphabet committed&nbsp;to a new multiyear&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39924838/alphabet-commits-to-another-5b-investment-in-waymo-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-takes-jibe-at-cash-burn-in-un" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">investment of $5 billion into Waymo</a>&nbsp;to help the company "continue to build the world's leading autonomous driving technology company."
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (&quot;CCEP&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) today confirms notification of transfer of UK listing category from the Equity Shares (Transition) category to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List

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Reported Earlier, Flagstar Bank, Subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Cuts 8% of Workforce In Strategic Transformation And Cost-Cutting Initiative

Lotus continues to achieve top-rate growth among traditional luxury car brands, delivering 7,543 vehicles1&nbsp;in the first nine months of 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of&nbsp;134%. Global allocation in terms of deliveries remained well-distributed, with Europe, China, North America and the Rest of the World regions each contributing about&nbsp;20-35%&nbsp;of the total deliveries. In the&nbsp;third quarter&nbsp;of 2024, Emeya (GT, Sedan) was delivered to Europe, whilst Eletre (SUV) reached markets including the GCC, Japan and Korea.

Reported Earlier, Lotus Technology Reports 134% YoY Vehicle Delivery Surge In First Nine Months Of 2024

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U.K. Retail Sales (YoY) For September 3.9% Vs. 3.2% Est.; 2.3% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Retail Sales (MoM) For September 0.3% Vs. -0.3% Est.; 1.0% Prior

U.K. Core Retail Sales (MoM) For September 0.3% Vs. -0.3% Est.; 1.1% Prior

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Netflix Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) Co-CEO&nbsp;Ted Sarandos on Thursday outlined why the streaming giant continues to hold an edge over YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (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>) Google.
What Happened: During Netflix&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41391637/netflix-q3-earnings-revenue-beats-eps-tops-q4-guidance-projects-subscriber-boost-from-squid-game-nf">third-quarter earnings</a> call, a question about&nbsp;YouTube&#8217;s growing share of TV&nbsp;consumption was raised.
In response, Sarandos highlighted Netflix&#8217;s commitment to investing in premium content to increase viewer engagement, stating, &#8220;Netflix is the best place&nbsp;for premium stories because we&#8217;re&nbsp;the home to the best&nbsp;storytellers.&#8221;
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Regarding YouTube, he said, &#8220;When I look at YouTube specifically, I&#8217;d say look, we compete directly with YouTube for people&#8217;s time, for the time they spend on that TV screen. But we have very different strengths.&#8221;
Another, Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters added that Netflix plays a crucial role for consumers seeking high-quality movies and TV shows, and for creators looking for partners willing to share the inherent risks of bringing stories to life.
&#8220;A Hundred Years of Solitude, Senna, both coming from Latin America, which are huge, ambitious projects. It&#8217;s hard to imagine how those kind of big creative bets would be possible with YouTube&#8217;s model,&#8221; Peters stated.
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Why It Matters: Netflix&#8217;s third-quarter financial results showed a 15% year-over-year increase in revenue, beating Street consensus estimates.
Moreover, Netflix&#8217;s recent foray into live sports programming indicates a strategic shift from its traditional on-demand model. This move aims to capture high-impact moments and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41395213/netflixs-200b-hour-problem-why-live-sports-are-just-a-drop-in-the-streaming-ocean">excitement of global live events</a>, further enhancing viewer engagement.
During the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39849026/netflix-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-advertising-revenue-more-meaningful-squid-game" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter earnings</a> call, Netflix executives were asked questions about YouTube.
At the time, Sarandos&nbsp;said, &#8220;So our two services — us and YouTube represent about 50% of all streaming to the TV in the U.S. and we use the U.S. only because that's where we have the data.&#8221;
&#8220;So really what we're focused on here is focusing ourselves on that other 80% of total TV time that isn't going to either us or YouTube,&#8221; he said in July.
Sarandos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/39853498/netflix-aims-to-capture-broader-tv-market-sees-youtube-as-both-competitor-and-partner-we-ki">reiterated Netflix&#8217;s commitment to focus</a> on the remaining 80% of the market during the third-quarter call too.
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As AI adoption accelerates across industries, this stands to create significant traction for hypergrowth stocks. Therefore, investors wanting to capitalize on such could invest in Workday (WDAY), Twilio (TWLO), and Smartsheet (SMAR), leading to sustainable growth in the coming years. Keep reading… The demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving as businesses, organizations, and individuals are adopting it in growing numbers to boost efficiency and productivity. This rapid adoption is fueling opportunities for hypergrowth stocks that are increasingly adopting AI to stay competitive.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to invest in hypergrowth stocks such as Workday, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WDAY/">WDAY</a>), Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), and Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>) for potential revenue growth and expansion in product offerings.
According to a <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/artificial-intelligence/worldwide">Statista</a> report, the global market size for AI is anticipated to reach $826.70 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 28.5%, with the United States having the largest market size of $50.16 billion in 2024. This makes its impact on the market significant, driving investor enthusiasm.
Moreover, with rapid integration and evolving technology, the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/08/foxconn-chairman-says-ai-boom-still-has-time-to-go-as-llms-evolve.html">AI boom "still has some time to go,"</a> says Emily Tan, Chief Executive and Chairman of Foxconn Young Liu. AI is another growing industry, and its infrastructure still has some way to move forward.
Furthermore, with 77% of companies either using or exploring the use of AI in their businesses and 83% claiming it a top priority in their business plans, AI has become an integral part of the economy. As the reports are to be believed, AI is set to create over <a href="https://edisonandblack.com/pages/over-97-million-jobs-set-to-be-created-by-ai.html">97 million jobs by 2025</a>, contributing to the economy.
Considering these conducive trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the above-mentioned stocks in detail:
Workday, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WDAY/">WDAY</a>)
WDAY is a global provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. It helps customers plan, execute, analyze, and extend to its varied applications to manage their business and operations.
On September 18, WDAY announced the release of Workday Wellness, a new AI-powered solution, providing companies with a real-time view into which benefits and wellness their employees want and use. This new AI-powered solution will enhance employee well-being and create more personalized health benefits.
In the same month, WDAY agreed to acquire Evisort, a leading AI-native document intelligence platform. This acquisition will enable WDAY's customers to surface critical insights, make decisions, and take faster actions across financial and HR data faster and more efficiently with Evisort's document intelligence.
For the second quarter of 2025, which ended on July 31, WDAY's total revenues increased 16.7% year-over-year to $2.09 billion, and its non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> stood at $518 million, indicating a 23% growth from the prior-year quarter period.
Its net income rose 67.1% from the year-ago value to $132 million, while its non-GAAP net income per share stood at $1.75, up 22.4% year-over-year.  Also, the company's free cash flow grew 43.3% from the year-ago value to $516 million.
The company has updated its fiscal year 2025 guidance. It now expects its subscription revenue to range between $7.70 billion and $7.73 billion, representing a growth of approximately 17%. Additionally, WDAY expects its non-GAAP operating margin to be 25.3%.
Analysts expect WDAY's revenue for the third quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 14.2% year-over-year to $2.13 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to increase 14.9% from the prior-year quarter to $1.76. The company surpassed consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
WDAY's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 18.9% and 19.4% over the past three and five years, respectively. Likewise, the company's total assets have increased at a CAGR of 21.2% over the past three years and 22.1% over the past five years.
WDAY shares have surged 12.8% over the past year and 5.4% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $242.47.
WDAY's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
WDAY has an A grade for Growth and B for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #22 out of 131 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WDAY/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for WDAY (Value, Momentum, and Stability).
Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides a customer engagement platform comprising international communications application programming interfaces. It operates through two segments: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data &amp; Applications.
On October 1, TWLO and OpenAI collaborated to integrate OpenAI's Realtime API into its platform. This integration will enable TWLO to build conversational AI applications and agents, which will bring customers more natural interactions to the platform.
On September 9, TWLO announced expanded accessibility of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging via its Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs to enhance branded and verified messaging and build customer trust in its source.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 4.3% year-over-year to $1.08 billion with a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.3% (up 110 bps year-over-year). The company reported non-GAAP income from operations of $175.32 million, indicating a 45.9% growth from the prior-year quarter.
TWLO's non-GAAP net income came in at $150.12 million, up 48.9% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 61.1% from the year-ago value to $0.87. Also, its free cash flow increased 174.7% year-over-year to $197.58 million.
According to the financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, the company's non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $650 million and $675 million, with organic revenue growth anticipated to range from 6%-7%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.09 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ended September 2024) represents a 5.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.86 for the same quarter indicates a 47.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TWLO's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 23.4% and 36.9% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its total assets increased at 15.5% CAGR over the past five years.
The stock has surged 22.7% over the past three months and 27.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $70.99.
TWLO's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Sentiment. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry, it is ranked #9 out of 18 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">Click here</a> to see TWLO's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Quality.
Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>)
SMAR provides a work management platform for organizations, allowing them to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on work at scale. The company's platform enables teams of all sizes to manage custom processes, programs, and portfolios that fit, and it delivers its cloud-based software platform globally through a subscription model.
On October 8, SMAR announced its strategic collaboration with AWS to launch a new connector for Amazon Q Business that synchronizes data and provides insights to the customers. This new connector will allow the generative AI-powered assistant to answer customers' queries through a unified search experience.
SMAR's total revenue for the second quarter (ended July 31, 2024) increased 17.3% year-over-year to $276.41 million. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 135.7% from the prior year's quarter to $45.29 million. The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $61.64 million and $0.44 per share, reflecting increases of 180% and 175% year-over-year, respectively. In addition, SMAR's free cash flow rose 25.6% from the year-ago value to $57.15 million.
As per the fiscal year 2025 financial outlook, SMAR forecasts total revenue to range between $1.116 billion and $1.121 billion. The company also expects non-GAAP operating income between $177 million and $182 million and free cash flow of $240 million. It also expects non-GAAP net income per share to be between $1.36 and $1.39.
Street expects SMAR's revenue for the fiscal second quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 15.4% year-over-year to $283.87 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 90.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $0.30. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past three and five years, SMAR's revenue income grew at CAGRs of 31.6% and 36.5%, respectively, while its levered FCF grew at 47.3% CAGR over the past five years.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 48.8%, closing the last trading session at $56.04.
It's no surprise that SMAR has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. Out of 18 stocks in the Software - SAAS industry, SMAR is ranked #6.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated SMAR for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Get all SMAR's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">here</a>.
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WDAY shares were trading at $244.30 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.83 (+0.75%). Year-to-date, WDAY has declined -11.50%, versus a 22.99% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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3 Hypergrowth Stocks Ready to Soar as AI Adoption Expands

The SaaS industry is experiencing rapid evolution, enabling versatility, cost-efficiency, and enhanced customer retention, making it a compelling opportunity to capitalize on this trend. Thus, it could be wise to take a look at high-growth SaaS stocks like DocuSign (DOCU), Twilio (TWLO), and Smartsheet (SMAR). Read more… The SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) industry is booming, driven by increased digitalization, the rise of remote work and a shift towards cloud-based solutions. SaaS companies offer subscription-based services that enhance business efficiency, drive innovation, and provide strong data security, making them essential for modern enterprises.
With such strong industry fundamentals, high-growth SaaS stocks like DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>), and Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>) are poised for long-term returns. These companies offer innovative solutions that improve data management and streamline workflows, making them attractive options for investors looking to tap into this high-growth market.
SaaS companies are experiencing strong tailwinds because of their versatility, especially in verticals such as customer relationship management (CRM), cybersecurity, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). According to a report by <a href="https://www.saasacademy.com/blog/saas-statistics">SaaS Academy</a>, by the end of 2024, over 80% of businesses are expected to use at least one SaaS application in their operations, and 99% of companies will rely on some form of SaaS solution.
In line with these trends, global spending on SaaS is expected to <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-20-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-surpass-675-billion-in-2024#:~:text=SaaS%20spending%20is%20projected%20to%20grow%2020%25%20to%20total%20%24247.2%20billion%20in%202024.">grow by 20%</a>, reaching $247.20 billion in 2024. Furthermore, the global SaaS market is anticipated to hit $1.3 trillion by 2030, exhibiting a <a href="https://redline.digital/saas-industry-statistics/#:~:text=The%20global%20SaaS,108%20billion%20currently.">CAGR of 19.7%</a>. The United States currently holds a dominant market share of $108 billion, making SaaS one of the most attractive sectors for high-growth investments.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry stocks in detail, beginning with the third choice:
Stock #3: Twilio Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">TWLO</a>)
TWLO provides a customer engagement platform comprising international communications application programming interfaces. It operates through two segments: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data &amp; Applications.
On October 1, TWLO and OpenAI collaborated to integrate OpenAI's Realtime API into its platform. This integration will enable TWLO to build conversational AI applications and agents, which will bring customers more natural interactions to the platform.
On September 9, TWLO announced expanded accessibility of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging via its Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs to enhance branded and verified messaging and build customer trust in its source.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, TWLO's revenue increased 4.3% year-over-year to $1.08 billion with a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.3% (up 110 bps year-over-year). The company reported non-GAAP income from operations of $175.32 million, indicating a 45.9% growth from the prior-year quarter.
TWLO's non-GAAP net income came in at $150.12 million, up 48.9% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income per share grew 61.1% from the year-ago value to $0.87. Also, its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/freecashflow.asp">free cash flow</a> increased 174.7% year-over-year to $197.58 million.
According to the financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, the company's non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $650 million and $675 million, with organic revenue growth anticipated to range from 6%-7%.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.09 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ended September 2024) represents a 5.8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.86 for the same quarter indicates a 47.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TWLO's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 23.4% and 36.9% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its levered FCF increased at 39% CAGR over the past three years.
The stock has gained 22.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $70.50.
TWLO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
TWLO has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked #10 out of 18 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TWLO/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for TWLO (Momentum, Stability, and Quality).
Stock #2: Smartsheet Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">SMAR</a>)
SMAR provides a work management platform for organizations, allowing them to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on work at scale. The company's platform enables teams of all sizes to manage custom processes, programs, and portfolios that fit, and it delivers its cloud-based software platform globally through a subscription model.
On October 8, SMAR announced its strategic collaboration with AWS to launch a new connector for Amazon Q Business that synchronizes data and provides insights to the customers. This new connector will allow the generative AI-powered assistant to answer customers' queries through a unified search experience.
SMAR's total revenue for the second quarter (ended July 31, 2024) increased 17.3% year-over-year to $276.41 million. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 135.7% from the prior year's quarter to $45.29 million. The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $61.64 million and $0.44 per share, reflecting an increase of 180% and 175% year-over-year, respectively. In addition, SMAR's free cash flow rose 25.6% from the year-ago value to $57.15 million.
As per the fiscal year 2025 financial outlook, SMAR forecasts total revenue to range between $1.116 billion and $1.121 billion. The company also expects non-GAAP operating income to be between $177 million and $182 million and a free cash flow of $240 million. It also expects non-GAAP net income per share to be between $1.36 and $1.39.
Street expects SMAR's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending October 2024) to increase 15.4% year-over-year to $283.87 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 90.1% growth from the prior year, settling at $0.30. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past three and five years, SMAR's revenue grew at CAGRs of 31.6% and 36.5%, respectively, while its levered FCF grew at 47.3% CAGR over the past five years.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 53.1%, closing the last trading session at $56.02.
It's no surprise that SMAR has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. Out of 18 stocks in the same A-rated industry, SMAR is ranked #6.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated SMAR for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Get all SMAR ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMAR/">here</a>.
Stock #1: DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides cloud-based electronic signature solutions that enable sending and signing agreements, allowing organizations to do business faster with less risk and at a lower cost. It also offers contract lifecycle management software that automates workflows.
On June 4, DOCU announced the launch of a new connector for SAP Ariba solutions that will help automate workflows between DOCU's CLM and SAP Ariba, streamlining the source-to-pay process. This launch enhances DOCU's market position and firmly establishes the company as a leader.
On May 31, DOCU completed its acquisition of Lexion, a leading AI-powered agreement management company. This acquisition will strengthen DOCU's Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) capabilities, bringing more insights, analysis, and automation to its customers.
For the second quarter of 2025, which ended on July 31, DOCU's total revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $736.03 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations stood at $237.16 million, indicating a 39.6% growth from the prior-year quarter.
DOCU's non-GAAP net income rose 34.3% from the year-ago value to $200.99 million, while its non-GAAP net income per share stood at $0.97, up 34.7% year-over-year. Also, the company's non-GAAP free cash flow grew by 7.8% from the year-ago value to $197.93 million.
Per the outlook for fiscal year 2025, DOCU expects its total revenue to be between $2.94 billion and $2.95 billion. It forecasts subscription revenue to range from $2.86 billion to $2.88 billion, with billings between $2.99 and $3.03 billion. Additionally, DOCU expects its non-GAAP operating margin to fall in the range of 29% to 29.5%.
Analysts expect DOCU's revenue for the third quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 6.4% year-over-year to $745.31 million, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 10.2% from the prior-year quarter to $0.87. The company surpassed consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
DOCU's revenue has grown at CAGRs of 16.8% and 28.1% over the past three and five years, respectively. Likewise, the company's total assets have increased at a CAGR of 16.8% over the past three years.
DOCU shares have surged 74.2% over the past year and 27.9% over the past month to close the last trading session at $72.60.
DOCU's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth and Value. Within the Software - SAAS industry, it is ranked first. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">Click here</a> to see DOCU's ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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DOCU shares were unchanged in premarket trading Thursday. Year-to-date, DOCU has gained 22.12%, versus a 23.66% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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