Ultime notizie per Spectaire Holdings (OTC:SPEC) Azioni

Spectaire Holdings

Spectaire Holdings Inc is an industrial technology company that allows its customers to measure, manage, and reduce carbon dioxide equivalent and other greenhouse gas emissions. Spectaire's core product offering, AireCore is a fully integrated hardware, software, and data platform.

SPECTAIRE HOLDINGS INC by Spectaire Holdings Inc.

Spectaire Holdings Inc

Spectral - United States Dollar

Spectaire Holdings Inc Warrants (19/10/2028)

SPECIALTY LIQUID by SPECIALTY LIQUID

Special Opportunities Fund, Inc Common Stock

Special Opportunities Fund Inc

Special Opportunities Fund Inc. 2.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C

Specificity Inc

SPECTACULAR SOLAR INC by Spectacular Solar Inc.

Spectacular Solar Inc

Spectra Products Inc

Spectra Systems Corp

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc

SPECTRASCIENCE INC by SpectraSCIENCE, Inc.

SpectraScience Inc

Spectral AI Inc

SPECTRAL CAPITAL CORP by Spectral Capital Corp.

Spectral Capital Corp

SPECTRAL MEDICAL INC ORD by Spectral Medical Inc.

Spectral Medical Inc

Spectris PLC

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Common Stock

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc

SPECTRUM GROUP INTL INC by Spectrum Group International Inc.

Spectrum Group International Inc

Spectrum Oil Corp

SpectrumDNA Inc

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Citigroup analyst Karen Holthouse initiated coverage on US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $95. US Foods shares closed at $75.99 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USFD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Karen Holthouse initiated coverage on Sysco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $78. Sysco shares closed at $71.98 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Zuanic &amp; Associates analyst Pablo Zuanic initiated coverage on Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIEN#NASDAQ">LIEN</a>) with an Overweight rating. Chicago Atlantic BDC shares closed at $10.33 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LIEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Karen Holthouse initiated coverage on Performance Food Group Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $121. Performance Food shares closed at $83.70 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PFGC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying USFD stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="585" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23113235/image-309-1024x585.png" alt="" class="wp-image-926297" style="width:636px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23113235/image-309-1024x585.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23113235/image-309-300x171.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23113235/image-309-768x439.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23113235/image-309.png 1117w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Read This Next:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/05/45585296/jim-cramer-says-medical-properties-trust-has-too-much-risk-likes-this-industrial-stock"> </a>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/05/45585296/jim-cramer-says-medical-properties-trust-has-too-much-risk-likes-this-industrial-stock">Jim Cramer Says Medical Properties Trust Has &#8216;Too Much Risk,&#8217; Likes This Industrial Stock</a> </li>
</ul>
Photo via Shutterstock

News

Initiation

Analyst Ratings

Trading Ideas

LIEN

PFGC

USFD

This US Foods Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 4 Initiations For Friday

Austan Goolsbee, President of the Chicago Federal Reserve, says that recent tariff threats from President Donald Trump have complicated the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy, potentially delaying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">changes to interest rates.</a>
What Happened: In an <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/23/goolsbee-says-fed-now-has-to-wait-longer-before-moving-rates-because-of-trade-policy-uncertainty.html">interview</a> with CNBC on Friday, Goolsbee indicated that while he anticipates a downward trend in rates, the Federal Reserve will likely hold off on changes as it assesses the impact of fluctuating trade policy on inflation and employment.
Goolsbee&#8217;s comments come in the wake of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">Trump&#8217;s call for a 50% tariff</a> on products from the European Union starting June 1, and a 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured in the U.S. These tariffs have the potential to impact inflation and employment, two key factors in the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision-making process. 
Goolsbee said that while all options are always considered, the bar for action is higher in the current climate of uncertainty. He expressed concern about the potential stagflationary impact of the tariffs, describing it as the &#8220;central bank&#8217;s worst situation,&#8221; CNBC reports.
Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decisions on interest rates have wide-reaching effects on the economy, influencing everything from consumer spending to business investment. Any delay or uncertainty in these decisions can have significant implications for economic growth and stability.
See Also: <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45558758/as-unitedhealth-group-lost-an-unthinkable-140-billion-in-market-cap-since-april-analysts-weigh-in-on-the-path-ahe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">As UnitedHealth Wipes Out &#8216;Unthinkable&#8217; $140 Billion In Market Value Since April, Analysts Weigh In On The Road Ahead</a>
Goolsbee, who is a voting member on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, remains optimistic about solid economic growth in the long run, despite the recent market turbulence caused by Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement. He avoided committing to a specific course of action amid the current uncertainty, emphasizing the need for flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing economic conditions.
This perspective aligns with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44916388/chicago-fed-chair-goolsbee-agrees-with-bessent-fed-independence-is-a-jewel-box-awaits-tariff-revisit-before-jumping-to-action">Goolsbee&#8217;s comments in April</a>, when he agreed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the importance of preserving the Federal Reserve&#8217;s independence and waiting for further policy action on tariffs before making any decisions.
Goolsbee&#8217;s cautious approach to interest rate changes in the face of trade policy uncertainty underscores the complex interplay between fiscal policy, trade policy, and monetary policy, and the challenges that central bankers face in navigating these interconnected areas.
The&nbsp;Federal Open Market Committee, which&nbsp;includes Goolsbee, will meet next on June 17-18, providing an opportunity for officials&nbsp;to update their economic and&nbsp;interest rate projections. The last&nbsp;update in March indicated two potential rate cuts this year.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45583103/trumps-chosen-air-force-one-contractor-l3harris-to-pay-62-million-as-settlement-for-misleading-us-militar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump&#8217;s Chosen Air Force One Contractor L3Harris To Pay $62 Million As Settlement For Misleading US Military</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: RozenskiP / Shutterstock.com

Fed's Goolsbee Warns Tariff Shock May Delay Rate Cuts: 'Worst Situation' For Central Bank

Citigroup analyst Ryan Levine maintains DTE Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTE#NYSE">DTE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $142 to $151.

Price Target

Citigroup Maintains Buy on DTE Energy, Raises Price Target to $151

WIIM

LTBR

OKLO

Shares of nuclear stocks are trading higher on reports indicating Trump will sign executive orders to ease regulatory requirements for new reactors.

First BanCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBP#NYSE">FBP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.72% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.78%. Currently, First BanCorp has a market capitalization of $3.21 billion. 
Buying $100 In FBP: If an investor had bought $100 of FBP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $354.14 today based on a price of $19.85 for FBP at the time of writing.
<h3>First BanCorp's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748014213_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 First BanCorp 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Citigroup analyst Steven Enders maintains Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $726 to $789.

INTU

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Intuit, Raises Price Target to $789

RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria reiterates Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $340 price target.

Reiteration

WDAY

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Workday, Maintains $340 Price Target

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/tim-cook-called-texas-governor-to-stop-online-child-safety-legislation-22858ad4">https://www.wsj.com/tech/tim-cook-called-texas-governor-to-stop-online-child-safety-legislation-22858ad4</a>

General

AAPL

'Tim Cook Called Texas Governor to Stop Online Child Safety Legislation'- WSJ

Citigroup analyst Kelly Crago maintains Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $365 to $425.

ULTA

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Ulta Beauty, Raises Price Target to $425

Citigroup analyst Lydia Ling maintains Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATAT#NASDAQ">ATAT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $36.5 to $38.

ATAT

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Atour Lifestyle Holdings, Raises Price Target to $38

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Andrew Rosivach upgraded the rating for Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMRK#NASDAQ">NMRK</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform. Newmark Group shares closed at $10.46 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nmrk/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic analyst Jamie Clark upgraded Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) from Neutral to Buy but lowered the price target from $188 to $182. Charles River shares closed at $135.60 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/crl/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria upgraded the rating for Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $225 to $277. Waste Management shares closed at $233.32 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wm/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde upgraded Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SON#NYSE">SON</a>) from Underweight to Overweight and raised the price target from $45 to $55. Sonoco Prods shares closed at $45.11 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/son/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Goldfarb upgraded the rating for The Macerich Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAC#NYSE">MAC</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and maintained the price target of $16. Macerich shares closed at $15.22 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mac/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying WM stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="581" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23112439/image-308-1024x581.png" alt="" class="wp-image-926277" style="width:653px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23112439/image-308-1024x581.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23112439/image-308-300x170.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23112439/image-308-768x435.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23112439/image-308.png 1141w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Read This Next:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/05/45585296/jim-cramer-says-medical-properties-trust-has-too-much-risk-likes-this-industrial-stock"> </a>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/05/45585296/jim-cramer-says-medical-properties-trust-has-too-much-risk-likes-this-industrial-stock">Jim Cramer Says Medical Properties Trust Has &#8216;Too Much Risk,&#8217; Likes This Industrial Stock</a> </li>
</ul>
Photo via Shutterstock

Upgrades

NMRK

This Waste Management Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Friday

RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $340 price target.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Workday, Maintains $340 Price Target

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) stock declined on Friday after President Donald Trump, via a Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) Truth Social <a target="_blank" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114556874484491575" rel="noreferrer noopener">post</a>, threatened to slap a 25% tariff on the company&#8217;s iPhones sold in the U.S. unless it produces the phones beyond <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">the country&#8217;s borders</a>.
Trump said he had warned Apple chief Tim Cook against manufacturing iPhones in countries like India and others.
Apple is positioning India as an alternative manufacturing base as U.S. and China geopolitical tensions sparked concerns over iPhone pricing.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45572996/apple-likely-to-open-llms-integrate-gemini-on-iphone-at-wwdc-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Likely To Open LLMs, Integrate Gemini On iPhone At WWDC: Analyst</a>
Apple had <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45156890/apple-ceo-tim-cook-warns-of-900-million-tariff-impact-in-june-quarter-expects-majority-of-iphones-sold-in-us-to-be-made-in-india" rel="noreferrer noopener">said that in</a> the June quarter, most of its smartphones sold in the U.S. would originate from India.
Apple is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45582261/despite-trumps-warning-to-tim-cook-apple-moves-ahead-with-1-5-billion-india-expansion-via-foxconn-to-" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly exploring a</a> significant supply chain&nbsp;expansion in India through&nbsp;its manufacturing partner,&nbsp;Foxconn.
Foxconn plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new display module plant near Chennai, India. The facility will assemble iPhone screen components.
Apple reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $95.36 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of $94.53 billion.
For the June quarter, the company projects revenue growth in the low-to-mid-single-digit range and forecasts a gross margin between 45.5% and 46.5%.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45156890/apple-ceo-tim-cook-warns-of-900-million-tariff-impact-in-june-quarter-expects-majority-of-iphones-sold-in-us-to-be-made-in-india" rel="noreferrer noopener">warned that iPhones</a> made in the U.S. could cost as much as $3,500 or more than triple their current price if President Trump imposes up to 145% tariffs on Chinese imports. Cook&nbsp;said that the company expects a $900 million cost impact in the June quarter&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45168400/apple-stock-falls-after-cook-warns-of-900m-tariff-impact" rel="noreferrer noopener">due to tariffs</a>.
Price Action:&nbsp;AAPL stock is trading lower by 2.70% to $195.98 at last check Friday.
Read Next:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45586328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTariff Threat: Trump Turns Up The Heat, But Apple&#8217;s Chart Still Holds The Line</a></li>
</ul>
Image via Shutterstock

Movers

Tech

Why Is Apple Stock Sliding On Friday?

Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintains Ralph Lauren (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $250 to $295.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Ralph Lauren, Raises Price Target to $295

Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintains Gap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $22 to $33.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Gap, Raises Price Target to $33

RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $189 to $182.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Williams-Sonoma, Lowers Price Target to $182

Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $335 to $320.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Salesforce, Lowers Price Target to $320

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives highlighted nuclear energy stocks in a note released Friday and pointed to Oklo, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) as the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45583796/nuclear-stocks-oklo-nano-nuclear-constellation-energy-surge-in-friday-pre-market-whats-going-on"> star of the sector.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders as early as Friday to boost the nuclear energy industry by streamlining approvals for new reactors and strengthening fuel supply chains. 
Read Next:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/mid-cap/25/05/45587750/uranium-stocks-surge-trumps-nuclear-push-sparks-double-digit-gains?utm_source=articleShare"> Uranium Stocks Surge: Trump&#8217;s Nuclear Push Sparks Double-Digit Gains</a>&nbsp;
The anticipated executive orders are expected to direct federal agencies to expedite permitting and siting of new nuclear facilities and instruct the Departments of Energy and Defense to identify federal lands and facilities suitable for nuclear deployment, bypassing some of the current Nuclear Regulatory Commission hurdles.
Expert Ideas: Ives pointed to Oklo as a primary beneficiary of Trump's policy changes. It plans to submit a combined license application by the end of 2025 and deploy its first commercial power plant by 2027. Increased federal support and streamlined regulation could accelerate this.
Oklo's business model of building, owning and operating its own reactors while selling power directly to customers under long-term contracts positions it well for recurring revenues and addresses common pain points in nuclear projects, Ives said.&nbsp;
He sees Oklo as "set to be a major player" in the "AI Revolution datacenter buildout."
Wedbush maintained an Outperform rating on Oklo stock and raised its price target from $45 to $55. 
Other Nuclear Stocks: The Wedbush senior analyst also highlighted other companies likely to benefit from the executive orders including nuclear energy stocks such as NuScale Power Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), Lightbridge Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTBR#NASDAQ">LTBR</a>) and Centrus Energy Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#AMEX">LEU</a>), as well as uranium suppliers like Energy Fuels Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUUU#AMEX">UUUU</a>), Cameco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</a>), Uranium Energy Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UEC#AMEX">UEC</a>) and Nexgen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXE#NYSE">NXE</a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;
Read Next:&nbsp;
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45568107/solar-energy-stocks-drop-as-house-approves-major-rollback-of-climate-incentives?utm_source=article">Solar Energy Stocks Drop As House Approves Major Rollback Of Climate Incentives</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Funds 3

UUUU

Oklo Stock To Go Nuclear? Analyst Calls It A 'Major AI Revolution Player'

Citigroup analyst Ronald Josey maintains Fiverr Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FVRR#NYSE">FVRR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $39 to $40.

FVRR

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Fiverr Intl, Raises Price Target to $40

<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Klarna shrunk its workforce by 40% over the last two years, CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski told CNBC</li>
<li>The reduced headcount was largely due to its investment in AI and natural attrition</li>
<li>Now, which partnered with OpenAI in 2023, seems to be backpedeling a bit, announcing a hiring drive for human customer service agents</li>
</ul>
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski said last week that the company has shrunk its workforce by 40% thanks to its investments in AI and natural attrition.
"The truth is, the company has shrunk from about 5,000 to now almost 3,000 employees," Siemiatkowski told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/14/klarna-ceo-says-ai-helped-company-shrink-workforce-by-40percent.html">CNBC</a> last week. "If you go to LinkedIn and look at the jobs, you'll see how we're shrinking."
The Swedish fintech company has been an outspoken proponent of AI. In 2023, it <a href="https://www.klarna.com/international/press/klarna-brings-smoooth-shopping-to-chatgpt/">announced a partnership</a> with OpenAI, aimed at "level[ing] up the shopping experience." In February 2024, one month after introducing its OpenAI-powered AI assistant, Kalrna <a href="https://www.klarna.com/international/press/klarna-ai-assistant-handles-two-thirds-of-customer-service-chats-in-its-first-month/">said</a> it was doing the work of 700 full-time customer service agents and was on track to drive profits up $40 million that year.&nbsp;
Don't Miss:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/rad-intel">Invest before it's too late.</a></li>
<li>‘Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/mode-mobile-2">You can invest today for just $0.30/share with a $1000 minimum.</a></li>
</ul>
About three months later, the company reported that 87% of its employees were using generative AI in their work each day. "We push everyone to test, test, test and explore," Seimiatkowski <a href="https://www.klarna.com/international/press/90-of-klarna-staff-are-using-ai-daily-game-changer-for-productivity/">said</a> at the time. "We're aimed at achieving a new level of employee empowerment, enhancing both our team's performance and the customer experience."
According to Klarna's <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2003292/000162828025012824/klarnagroupplcf-1.htm">IPO prospectus</a>, which was filed in March, its full-time employee count fell from 5,527 at the end of 2022 to 3,422 at the close of 2024. The company attributed the shrinkage to its efforts to increase its use of AI and natural attrition.&nbsp;
"We have simply communicated to our employees that what we're going to do is we're gonna shrink, so we're going to stop hiring," Siemiatkowski told CNBC on May 14. "Natural attrition in a company like ours is 15-20% per year, so we shrink naturally 15-20% by people just leaving."
Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/boxabl-scaling-fast-from-spacex-orders-to-600-homes-built-this-60k-foldable-home-may-be-the-future-of-housing">this is your last chance to become an investor for $0.80 per share.</a>
However, Siemiatkowski might be pulling back on his AI investments a bit. In an interview with <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-08/klarna-turns-from-ai-to-real-person-customer-service">Bloomberg</a> on May 8, he said that his pursuit of cost-cutting in customer service, which was largely fueled by investments and advancements in AI, had gone too far, and the company had begun working to hire a number of remote customer service agents.&nbsp;
"From a brand perspective, a company perspective," Siemiatkowski told Bloomberg, "I just think it's so critical that you are clear to your customer that there will be always a human if you want."
The hiring program is still in its early stages, but Siemiatkowski says he envisions it eventually replacing the few thousand customer service positions the agency currently outsources.&nbsp;
Why the change of heart? "Cost unfortunately seems to have been a too predominant evaluation factor when organizing this, what you end up having is lower quality," Siemiatkowski told Bloomberg. "Really investing in the quality of the human support is the way of the future for us."
Read Next:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/this-ai-imaging-technology-has-been-used-in-more-than-500-surgeries-now-you-can-be-part-of-the-ai-imaging-revolution">Be part of the next med-tech breakthrough for only $350 — 500+ surgeries already done with nView's AI system.</a></li>
<li>Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/a-cure-for-osteoarthritis-powered-by-everyday-investors-cytonics-is-looking-to-beat-big-pharma-and-disrupt-a-390-billion-market"> Invest in Cytonics and help disrupt a $390B Big Pharma stronghold</a>.</li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

Klarna Reduces Workforce By 40%, Attributes Some Of Shrinkage To Its Investment In AI

Press Releases

Join Spectaire's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on June 3

Spectaire's Advanced AireCore Technology to be Integrated into American Ag Energy's Biomass-to-Fuel Reactors

Management

UPS Executive, Jim Lambis to join Spectaire Board of Directors

Spectaire Unveils AireCore 2.0: Opening New Revenue Opportunities in Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Analysis, and Advanced Materials Research

Contracts

Spectaire Announces Initial Delivery of a 500 AireCore Unit Order with $5 Million Annual Recurring Revenue Potential

Spectaire Completes First Ever Carbon Credit Transaction Sourced from Measured1 Diesel Engine Emissions and Takes Carbon Credit Trading Platform AireCoreX Live; Announces NASDAQ Hearing Results

Comments

Spectaire Holdings

Notizie

Ultime notizie per Spectaire Holdings (OTC:SPEC) Azioni

Notizie

PARTNER/COLLABORATORE

BENZINGA NEL MONDO