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WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc and its subsidiaries offer augmented reality (AR) based holographic services and products to cater to its customers. Its AR service and product offerings primarily consist of holographic AR advertising services and holographic AR entertainment products. It is also into the semiconductor business, in which the company provides central processing algorithm services and computer chip products to enterprise customers and the sales of comprehensive solutions for central processing algorithms and related services with software and hardware integration. The company reports in three segments: AR advertising, AR entertainment, and Semiconductor. Its geographical segments are Mainland China, Hong Kong, and International.

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Prominent figures in the tech industry, including Marc Andreessen and Palmer Luckey, have leveled accusations of deliberate censorship against Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s Google-owned YouTube.
What Happened: Last week, a social media handle in a post on X, formerly Twitter, accused YouTube of suppressing a full episode featuring Joe Rogan and Donald Trump.
He shared a clip of Rogan saying that despite YouTube rectifying the issue after being contacted, the incident sparked a backlash from Elon Musk, resulting in the episode being hosted on Spotify.
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In the clip, Rogan could be heard saying that the situation reflects a level of desperation, as YouTube was unprepared for the popularity of the content. He described it as a &#8220;runaway train&#8221; that YouTube&#8217;s parent company dislikes, attributing this to its ideological opposition to Donald Trump&#8217;s increasing popularity.
Marc Andreessen, general partner of&nbsp;Andreessen Horowitz, supported the post, stating,&nbsp;&#8220;These are not accidents, they are deliberate.&#8221; He further alleged that such censorship has been ongoing for eight years and could have been addressed at any point during that time.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This kind of deliberate censorship has been happening for 8 years. It could have been permanently fixed in any three weeks in that period. It has not been fixed because it is done on purpose. <a href="https://t.co/sqTq46F1Hv">https://t.co/sqTq46F1Hv</a>
&mdash; Marc Andreessen &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; (@pmarca) <a href="https://twitter.com/pmarca/status/1851857733169090843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Palmer Luckey, founder of&nbsp;Oculus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Anduril Industries, also joined the debate, sharing his own experience of YouTube&#8217;s alleged bias.
He said that Anduril&#8217;s YouTube account was banned for years, supposedly for violating the platform&#8217;s policy on promoting harm. Luckey managed to get the account unbanned a few years ago, but he attributed the initial ban to &#8220;TDS-driven&#8221; motives.
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&mdash; Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey) <a href="https://twitter.com/PalmerLuckey/status/1852197826580697297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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YouTube did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comments.
Why It Matters: Last week,&nbsp;Rogan refuted rumors&nbsp;of YouTube censoring an episode featuring Trump, attributing the temporary disappearance of the YouTube link to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41559292/joe-rogan-refutes-rumors-of-youtube-censoring-trump-podcast-episode-it-should-be-fine-now">glitch in Spotify's upload system</a>.
&nbsp;"There is no issue with YouTube censoring the Trump episode… It should be fine now," Rogan said at the time.
Previously in September, Trump suggested that Google could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41079928/trump-vs-google-former-president-alleges-search-engine-bias-says-its-only-showing-bad-stories-about">face legal consequences</a>, alleging that the tech giant is interfering with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41667786/harris-vs-trump-vice-presidents-lead-shrinks-key-demographic-grows-one-week-before-2024-election">upcoming election by manipulating</a> search results.
&#8220;It has been determined that Google has illegally used a system of only revealing and displaying bad stories about Donald J. Trump, some made up for this purpose while, at the same time, only revealing good stories about Comrade Kamala Harris,&#8221; he stated in a post on Truth Social.
In 2023, YouTube <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31399808/youtube-reinstates-trumps-account-a-sign-of-decreased-risk-or-outright-policy-shift">reinstated Trump&#8217;s account</a> after suspending it in 2021 due to concerns that his posts could incite violence.
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Marc Andreessen, Palmer Luckey Accuse YouTube Of 'Deliberate Censorship' As Trump-Rogan Episode Controversy Rages On: 'These Are Not Accidents'

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) will reportedly pause the production of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ford-f-150-lightning">F-150 Lightning pickup</a> truck for six weeks through the end of the year after Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Cybertruck took over as the most popular EV truck in the U.S. in the three months through the end of September.
What Happened: The Dearborn-based company will halt F-150 Lightning <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41661764/ford-to-halt-f-150-ev-production-for-7-weeks-next-month">production from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6.</a> Ford did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment on the production pause. 
The Lightning pickup truck is up against Tesla&#8217;s Cybertruck in the U.S. While Tesla sold 16,692 Cybertrucks in the third quarter, Ford sold only 7,162 units of the Lightning, according to data from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41325252/tesla-cybertruck-leads-the-pack-as-most-popular-ev-truck-in-us-in-q3-outselling-rivals-from-ford-gm"> Kelley Blue Book</a>.
In fact, the Cybertruck even outsold Ford&#8217;s best-selling EV, the Mustang Mach-E, in the quarter.
Why It Matters: Ford sold 23,509 EVs altogether in the last quarter in the U.S., less than Tesla and also General Motors who spurred EV sales with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41136007/gms-ev-sales-rise-in-q3-on-the-back-of-new-models-chevrolet-equinox-ev-tops-charts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new EV offerings</a>.
In August, Ford said that it is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40496864/ford-scraps-electric-suv-as-it-adjusts-to-lower-electric-vehicle-demand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">killing its plans to build a three-row electric SUV</a>, initially slated for production in 2025. The company also postponed its plans for a new electric version of its F-150 pickup to 2027 and said it will start making a new electric commercial van in 2026.
For the third quarter, Ford's EV segment called "Model e" reported an EBIT loss of $1.2 billion after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41597865/fords-ev-segment-weighed-down-by-pricing-pressures-competition-ceo-jim-farley-points-out-very-aggres">cost improvements were offset by industrywide pricing pressure</a>, taking its loss this year through the end of September to $3.7 billion. The company now expects a full-year EBIT loss of $5 billion from the segment. 
EBIT refers to earnings before interest and taxes.
Price Action: Ford&#8217;s stock closed 1.7% down on Thursday at $10.29, but rose marginally by 0.2% in premarket trading on Friday. Year-to-date, the automaker&#8217;s shares are down 15.4%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck Production To Be Halted Temporarily After Tesla's Cybertruck Races Ahead In Q3

2024 OUTLOOK
We first disclose a full-year Outlook annually in February, with quarterly updates. The following Outlook is an update to our previous Outlook in August 2024.
Updated 2024 Outlook Assumptions
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<td>Current</td>
<td>Previous</td>
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<td>Light Vehicle Production (millions of units) &nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>North America</td>
<td>15.4</td>
<td>15.7</td>
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<td>Europe</td>
<td>16.9</td>
<td>17.1</td>
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<td>China</td>
<td>28.9</td>
<td>29.0</td>
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<td>Average Foreign exchange rates: 1 Canadian dollar equals 1 euro equals</td>
<td> U.S. $0.736 U.S. $1.088</td>
<td> U.S. $0.733 U.S. $1.080</td>
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 Updated 2024 Outlook
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<td>Current</td>
<td>Previous</td>
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<td>Segment Sales &nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Body Exteriors &amp; Structures</td>
<td>$16.8 - $17.2 billion</td>
<td>$17.3 - $17.9 billion</td>
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<td>Power &amp; Vision</td>
<td>$15.1 - $15.4 billion</td>
<td>$15.3 - $15.7 billion</td>
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<td>Seating Systems</td>
<td>$5.6 - $5.8 billion</td>
<td>$5.5 - $5.8 billion</td>
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<td>Complete Vehicles</td>
<td>$5.2 - $5.4 billion</td>
<td>$4.9 - $5.2 billion&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Total Sales</td>
<td>$42.2 - $43.2 billion</td>
<td>$42.5 - $44.1 billion</td>
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<td>Adjusted EBIT Margin(3)</td>
<td>5.4% - 5.5%</td>
<td>5.4% - 5.8%</td>
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<td>Equity Income (included in EBIT)</td>
<td>$80 - $105 million</td>
<td>$100 - $130 million</td>
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<td>Interest Expense, net</td>
<td>Approximately $220 million</td>
<td>Approximately $220 million</td>
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<td>Income Tax Rate(4)</td>
<td>Approximately 23%</td>
<td>Approximately 22%</td>
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<td>Adjusted Net Income attributable to Magna(5)</td>
<td>$1.45 - $1.55 billion</td>
<td>$1.5 - $1.7 billion</td>
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<td>Capital Spending</td>
<td>$2.2 - $2.3 billion</td>
<td>$2.3 - $2.4 billion</td>
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Guidance

Magna International FY24 Outlook: Revised Sales Outlook At $42.2B-$43.2B (Prior $42.5B-$44.1B) Vs $42.79B Est, Adj. Net Income At $1.45B-$1.55B (Prior $1.5B-$1.7B)

Earnings

Earnings Misses

Magna International Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $1.28 Misses $1.41 Estimate, Sales $10.280B Miss $10.363B Estimate

BWLP

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Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook has expressed optimism about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40432678/tim-cook-sees-chinas-future-bright-for-apple-describes-china-as-the-most-competitive-in-the-world">company&#8217;s performance in China</a> while refraining from commenting on the potential impact of the economic stimulus.
What Happened: On Thursday, during <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">Apple&#8217;s fourth-quarter earnings</a> call, Evercore&#8217;s Amit Daryanani questioned Cook about the tech giant&#8217;s growth rates across different regions, particularly China.
In response, Cook acknowledged that Apple&#8217;s performance in China was relatively stable year-over-year, attributing some of the improvement to&nbsp;a sequential improvement in foreign&nbsp;exchange rates.
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He also noted that the installed base of&nbsp;active devices reached an all-time&nbsp;high in the country.
&#8220;We had the top two selling, smartphones in Urban China according to Kantar. The level of new customers that we have buying products like Mac and iPad are well over 50%,&#8221; Cook stated, describing these as &#8220;several positive signs.&#8221;
However, when asked about the potential impact of China&#8217;s economic stimulus, Cook chose not to speculate, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;m not an economist and&nbsp;don&#8217;t want to ad-lib&nbsp;on the effect of it.&#8221;
China&#8217;s economic stimulus, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/41003814/chinese-stocks-jump-as-central-bank-unveils-major-stimulus-to-spur-economy-a-step-in-the-right-direc">announced in September</a>, addresses the country&#8217;s ongoing economic challenges, particularly a slowdown driven by weak consumer demand and a struggling property market.
On Tuesday, Reuters reported that China is weighing the approval of more than $1.4 trillion in additional debt next week to support its fragile economy.
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Why It Matters: Apple reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $94.9 billion, slightly beating analyst expectations of $94.56 billion. The tech giant posted adjusted earnings of $1.64 per share, coming in above the projected $1.60 per share for the quarter.
This marked the seventh consecutive quarter in which Apple has outperformed analyst expectations on both revenue and earnings, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The iPhone maker&#8217;s China business showed signs of stabilization, reporting $15.03 billion in revenue compared to $15.08 billion in the previous year.
However, analysts had anticipated a 6.6% growth, projecting $16.08 billion. This report follows four consecutive quarters of declining sales in China.
Last month, it was reported that Apple&#8217;s latest smartphone model, the iPhone 16 saw a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41399541/apple-iphone-16-sees-20-sales-surge-in-china-but-ai-absence-prompts-early-price-cuts">20% sales surge in China</a> in its first three weeks, despite the absence of AI features.
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Tim Cook Underscores 'Several Positive Signs' In Apple's China Performance, Refrains From Talking About Economic Stimulus: 'Don't Want To Ad-Lib On The Effect Of It'

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Former President Donald Trump has seen a significant decline in his net worth, losing approximately $1.9 billion due to a steep drop in Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) stock.
What Happened: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, DJT shares fell by 11.72%, closing at $35.34 on Thursday. This followed a 22% decline on Wednesday after the stock had reached an intraday high of $54.68 on Tuesday. The reasons for the two-day sell-off remain unclear, but the stock has attracted the attention of speculators and shortsellers.
S3 Partners, a research group, indicated that the surge in DJT shares during October might have been driven by short sellers covering their positions, resulting in a short squeeze. They noted the stock&#8217;s high squeeze risk due to limited float and significant short interest, which is closely linked to Trump&#8217;s election prospects, CBS News <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-djt-stock-down-net-worth-loss/">reported</a> on Thursday.
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Trump, the largest shareholder with around 115 million shares in Trump Media, saw his stake&#8217;s value drop from nearly $6.3 billion at Tuesday&#8217;s peak to about $4 billion based on Thursday&#8217;s closing price.
Trump Media and his company are yet to respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> queries.
Why It Matters: The volatility in DJT stock is not new, as it has been highly unpredictable since going public following a SPAC merger. The stock&#8217;s movements are closely tied to Trump&#8217;s 2024 election prospects, with potential outcomes significantly impacting its value. According to a report from S3 Partners, a Trump victory could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41630878/djt-short-squeeze-could-push-stock-to-60-if-trump-wins-but-analysis-says-loss-could-make-shares-">push the stock to $60</a>, while a loss might render shares &#8220;worthless.&#8221;
Earlier this week, DJT stock experienced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41630878/djt-short-squeeze-could-push-stock-to-60-if-trump-wins-but-analysis-says-loss-could-make-shares-">multiple vola</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41606911/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-on-tuesday">tility halts</a> as prices fluctuated significantly. The stock was halted several times on Tuesday, reflecting its unpredictable nature and the market&#8217;s sensitivity to political developments.
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Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>, HKEX: 2015))), a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, today announced that it delivered 51,443 vehicles in October 2024, up 27.3% year over year. As of October 31, 2024, Li Auto had delivered a total of 393,255 vehicles in 2024, with cumulative deliveries reaching 1,026,619.
Driven by robust sales across its model lineup, the Company remained the sales champion of Chinese automotive brands in the RMB200,000 and above NEV market for seven straight months. In October, the Company achieved a significant milestone with over one million cumulative deliveries, becoming the first Chinese premium automotive brand to reach this landmark. On October 23, the Company rolled out its new autonomous driving architecture, which integrates an end-to-end (E2E) model and a vision-language model (VLM), to Li AD Max users on a full scale.
As of October 31, 2024, the Company had 475 retail stores in 144 cities, 444 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 223 cities, and 1,004 super charging stations in operation equipped with 4,910 charging stalls in China.

Li Auto Delivered 51.4K Vehicles In October 2024, Up By 27.3% YoY

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<li>BC Partners Credit agreed to indirectly acquire a majority stake in Runway Growth Capital LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser, managing approximately $1.4 billion in private credit assets</li>
<li>Mount Logan purchasing the remaining minority stake in Runway through the issuance&nbsp;of $5 million common shares of Mount Logan</li>
<li>Runway focuses on providing $30 to $150 million senior loans to fast-growing North American companies</li>
<li>Mount Logan and BC Partners' investment benefits existing Runway investors through origination channel expansion, augmented capital availability and expanded investment solution capabilities</li>
<li>Mount Logan benefits from the alignment with a best-in-class manager in the high-growth venture lending space, further diversifying Mount Logan's private credit capabilities and positioning the platform for additional asset growth through this new lending vertical</li>
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RWAY

Reported Earlier, Mount Logan Acquires Minority Stake In Runway Growth Capital For $5M In Shares

XPeng Inc. (("XPENG" or the "Company, NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle ("Smart EV") company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for October 2024.
XPENG delivered 23,917 Smart EVs in October 2024, setting a new record for its monthly deliveries and representing growth of 20% year-over-year and 12% over the prior month. For the second straight month, deliveries of XPENG MONA M03 exceeded 10,000 units. For the first ten months of 2024, XPENG delivered 122,478 Smart EVs, a 21% increase from the same period last year.
In October, XNGP‘s monthly active user penetration rate in urban driving reached 86%. At the XPENG Tech Workshop on October 24, 2024, the Company demoed its AI-powered ADAS technology on XPENG P7+ and unveiled its AI Tianji XOS 5.4.0. The Company also announced that the XPENG P7+ will be equipped with end-to-end AI-driven ADAS technology as a standard configuration.

XPEV

XPeng Delivered 23.9K Smart EVs in October 2024, Up By 20% YoY

The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") and begin trading tomorrow, November 1, 2024, under the ticker symbol "BACQU." Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of the Company's initial business combination.

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BACQU

Reported Earlier, Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I Prices $250M Initial Public Offering 25M Units

The Advisory Committee voted 11 to 3 that the benefits of Zynquista do not outweigh the risks in adults with T1D and CKD, as defined in the voting question as having estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) &gt;45 to &lt;60 mL/min.1.73 m2 or eGFR &gt;60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) &gt; 30mg/g. As part of the discussion, certain committee members expressed support for sotagliflozin in alternative sub-populations of people with T1D and CKD, where they believed the benefits potentially outweigh the risks.
"We are disappointed in the outcome of today's Advisory Committee vote. However, we were encouraged by the rich discussion and outpouring of support across the diabetes community in favor of sotagliflozin being made available to appropriate people with T1D and CKD," said Dr. Mike Exton, chief executive officer and director of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. "It's clear from today's discussion that an FDA-approved treatment and clear education on managing risk is urgently needed, and we believe our data supports this need. We look forward to working with the FDA as it completes its review of our NDA, and if approved, making Zynquista available to patients who could benefit from this therapy."

LXRX

Reported Earlier, Lexicon Awaits FDA Decision After Advisory Committee Raises Concerns On Zynquista For Type 1 Diabetes With Kidney Complications

NGVC

Reported Earlier, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Names Richard Hallé As Chief Financial Officer, Effective January 1, 2025

Reported Earlier, Brookfield Realigns Corporate Structure, Unlocking Value In Asset Management With Broader Shareholder And Index Reach

Lavoro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVRO#NASDAQ">LVRO</a>) reported quarterly sales of $1.888 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.793 billion by 5.32 percent. This is a 4.95 percent increase over sales of $1.799 billion the same period last year.

LVRO

Lavoro FY Sales $1.888B Beat $1.793B Estimate; Net Loss $154.6M Up From $43.7M YoY

The BLA is based on data from the Clarity AD (Study 301) open-label extension (OLE) and modeling of observed data. If approved by the FDA, the LEQEMBI autoinjector could be used to administer LEQEMBI at home or at medical facilities, and the injection process is expected on average to take about 15 seconds. As part of the subcutaneous autoinjector 360 mg weekly maintenance regimen under review, patients who have completed the biweekly intravenous (IV) initiation phase would receive weekly doses that maintain effective drug concentrations to sustain the clearance of highly toxic protofibrils&#x2A; which can continue to cause neuronal injury even after the amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaque has been cleared from the brain.

BIIB

Reported Earlier, Eisai And Submit LEQEMBI BLA For Subcutaneous Alzheimer's Treatment To FDA, Targeting Early Disease Stages

Striking employees at Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) are poised to vote on a new contract proposal on Monday. The proposal, which includes a 38% wage increase over four years and a larger signing bonus, has received backing from the workers&#8217; union. 
What Happened: The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) stated that they have negotiated the best possible terms with Boeing. Previously, union members had turned down two offers from the company.
Reuters reported on Friday that this new offer comes as Boeing attempts to stabilize its finances amid a seven-week strike involving over 33,000 factory workers on the U.S. West Coast. The strike has significantly affected Boeing&#8217;s cash flow and halted production of key aircraft models.
Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su facilitated recent negotiations, lauding both parties for their efforts. President Joe Biden also praised the union and Boeing for reaching a new contract proposal, highlighting the sacrifices made by Boeing&#8217;s machinists.
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Boeing&#8217;s latest offer includes a $12,000 ratification bonus, integrating previous bonuses into workers&#8217; 401(k) retirement accounts. Despite the improved terms, approval remains uncertain as some workers express dissatisfaction due to the absence of a defined-benefit pension.
Why It Matters: The ongoing strike has already cost Boeing an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41524809/boeing-strike-drags-on-union-contract-rejection-adds-further-uncertainty-costs-reco">estimated $2 billion</a> over the last five weeks. The machinists&#8217; rejection of previous offers has added further uncertainty to Boeing&#8217;s financial recovery efforts.
In a bid to bolster its finances, Boeing recently expanded its stock offering, aiming for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41606547/boeing-eyes-20-7-billion-windfall-as-stock-offering-expands-details">$20.7 billion windfall</a>. The company priced its public offerings at 112.5 million shares of common stock at $143.00 each. 
Price Action: Boeing saw its stock climb higher by 2.77% during the after-hours market after it closed at $149.31 on Thursday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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SOBR

Reported Earlier, SOBRsafe Regains Nasdaq Compliance In Minimum Bid Price Requirement

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 500 points during the session. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq both recorded their biggest single-day declines since Sept. 3.
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) fell around 4% on Thursday after the company reported third-quarter financial results. Shares of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) fell around 6% on Thursday after the company reported first-quarter financial results.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 12,000 from the previous week to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26. The personal consumption expenditure price index rose 0.2% month-over-month in September following a 0.1% increase in August.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with information technology, consumer discretionary, and real estate stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, utilities and energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 378 points to 41,763.46 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.86% to 5,705.45, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.76% at 18,095.15 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), and Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 43.5, the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 54.
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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Investors wondering why stocks are down today are in the right place as we have all of the details behind what&rsquo;s weighing on the market on Tuesday!



The big reason why stocks are down today has to do with data from the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/job-openings-fall-to-lowest-level-since-february-2021-141149453.html">latest jobs report</a>. The April report shows that job openings have fallen to their lowest since February 2021 at 8.06 million jobs. This comes after a hiring spree that took place after the pandemic.



Oxford Economics lead US economist Nancy Vanden Houten said the following about this to Yahoo Finance.




&ldquo;The decline in openings points to a slower pace of hiring in the months ahead. However, layoffs remain low, so net job growth should continue to be positive. The labor market remains healthy enough to allow Fed policy decisions to be primarily guided by readings on inflation.&rdquo;




Investors are also anxious about <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-today-stocks-slip-as-us-economy-starts-to-show-cracks-133125000.html">upcoming decisions from the Federal Reserve</a>. The economy may be slowing but the Fed is using inflation as its deciding factor for interest rate cuts. Until inflation has dropped enough, traders are unlikely to see those rates fall.



Let&rsquo;s check out what all of this means for the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/world-indices/">major stock indices</a> below!



<h2>Stocks Down Today: Major Indices Fall</h2>



<ul><li>The S&amp;P 500 starts us off with a .23% drop as of Tuesday afternoon.</li>



<li>Next is the Dow Jones Industrial Average with a .03% decrease as of this writing.</li>



<li>Closing us out is the NASDAQ Composite with a .19% fall on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>There are more stock market stories ready to go below!



We have all of the hottest news traders need to know about on Tuesday! That includes what&rsquo;s happening with shares of WiMi Hologram Cloud&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wimi-stock-quote/">WIMI</a>), SOBR Safe&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sobr-stock-quote/">SOBR</a>) and Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/msft-stock-quote/">MSFT</a>) stock today. All of that info is available at the following links!



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A cucumber recall is in effect as consumers in 14 states are in danger of contracting salmonella from potentially infected vegetables.



The cucumber recall was announced by Fresh Start Produce Sales of Delray, Fla., after testing showed the bacteria on a sample in Pennsylvania. However, the company notes that these cucumbers are unlikely to have made it to store shelves.



Just to be on the safe side, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/cucumbers-recall-14-states-salmonella-concerns-what-kind-where-rcna155155">customers in 14 states</a> will want to check with retailers about where their customers came from. They are as follows.



<h2>Cucumber Recall: States Affected</h2>



<ul><li>Alabama</li>



<li>Florida</li>



<li>Georgia</li>



<li>Illinois</li>



<li>Maryland</li>



<li>New Jersey</li>



<li>New York</li>



<li>North Carolina</li>



<li>Ohio</li>



<li>Pennsylvania</li>



<li>South Carolina</li>



<li>Tennessee</li>



<li>Virginia</li>



<li>West Virginia</li>
</ul>To help narrow this down further, Fresh Start Produce Sales includes dates for when the cucumbers in the recall were shipped. The affected vegetables in the cucumber recall were shipped from May 17 to May 21.



Consumers will also want to keep an eye out for <a href="https://www.today.com/health/recall/cucumbers-salmonella-recall-rcna155195">signs of salmonella</a>. The illnesses&rsquo; symptoms include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. The illness is more serious for adults over 65, children under five and those with weakened immune systems.



The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also conducting tests on the infected cucumbers. It&rsquo;s performing whole-genome sequencing to ascertain if these cucumbers are connected to a larger salmonella outbreak.



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Shares of MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mlgo-stock-quote/">MLGO</a>) stock are surging higher by over 650% after the company announced that it would establish a micro-consciousness quantum research center in collaboration with WiMi (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wimi-stock-quote/">WIMI</a>), its <a href="http://ir.microalgor.com/Upload/2024-04-12/6618a007c924d.pdf">parent company</a>. The research center will combine several disciplines, including physics, polymer chemistry and philosophy, in order to advance the study of consciousness.



&ldquo;The micro-consciousness quantum research center builds a bridge between basic science and applied technology, closely connecting the theoretical research of basic science and the practice of applied technology,&rdquo; said MicroAlgo.



The center&rsquo;s research will focus on four aspects: the Quantum computing and consciousness model, brain-computer interface technology, big data artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum consciousness and quantum-driven generative consciousness.



MicroAlgo and WiMi&rsquo;s research center will also collaborate with Chinese universities and research institutions on shared research, laboratory building and training.



MicroAlgo did not provide any further details, such as the costs to build such a center and any potential revenue impact. As a result, the move in MLGO is highly unusual and likely to reverse, echoing previous unusual moves in Chinese companies like AMTD Digital (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hkd-stock-quote/">HKD</a>) and Magic Empire Global (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/megl-stock-quote/">MEGL</a>). It&rsquo;s also worth noting that MLGO&rsquo;s float of <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MLGO/key-statistics/">1.87 million shares</a> is extremely small, making the stock susceptible to sudden, volatile movements.



MicroAlgo&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.microalgor.com/">website</a> is also bare-bones and does not provide much information about the company.



<h2>5 Investors Betting Big on MLGO Stock in Q1</h2>



Tracking <a href="https://whalewisdom.com/stock/vena">institutional ownership</a> is important, as these large investors provide liquidity and support for stocks. However, MicroAlgo&rsquo;s institutional ownership is almost nonexistent, likely due to its status as a penny stock, falling sales and a lack of profitability.



As of the first quarter, only four 13F filers disclosed a stake in MLGO stock, a decline of nine filers compared to the prior quarter. These filers own a total of 10,862 shares, down by 77.52% from 48,313 shares during Q4. In addition, zero hedge funds reported a stake in the company.



The message from the Q1 13F data is quite clear: no one really cares or knows about MicroAlgo. With that in mind, let&rsquo;s take a look at its top shareholders as of Q1:



<ol><li>WiMi: 3.69 million shares. WiMi Q1 13D filing showed that it added 800,000 shares.</li>



<li>Chairman Jie Zhao: 1.85 million shares, accurate as of Dec. 31. These shares are owned by WiMi, while Zhao owns 100% of its Class A ordinary shares.</li>



<li>UBS Group (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ubs-stock-quote/">UBS</a>): 9,444 shares. UBS added 9,298 shares during Q1.</li>



<li>Tower Research Capital: 967 shares. Tower Research added 821 shares during Q1.</li>



<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ms-stock-quote/">MS</a>): 450 shares. Morgan Stanley sold 204 shares during Q1.</li>
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For many, augmented reality (AR) stocks are a novelty. The AR industry is forecasted to <a href="https://www.skyquestt.com/report/augmented-reality-market#:~:text=Augmented%20Reality%20(AR)%20Market%20was,period%20(2024%2D2031).">grow by 33.5% annually until 2031</a>, illustrating its secular growth prospects. Also, numerous AR stocks are backed by systematic factors, allowing investors to generate superior returns.



Despite the industry&rsquo;s potential, undervalued AR stocks are few and far between, as information about the industry is widely dispensed. Therefore, I journeyed to find three overlooked and underpriced augmented reality stocks. My screen focused on fundamental aspects, company-specific events and technical analysis. Moreover, I factored in valuation multiples to ensure a holistic analysis.



Importantly, augmented reality stocks are risky, meaning investors should be willing and able to take risks before investing in them. However, if you&rsquo;re a risk-seeking investor like me, then examine three augmented reality stocks worth considering.



<h2>Vuzix Corp. (VUZI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/vuzi-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Vuzix (VUZI) branded AR glasses"><div>Source: zixia / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Vuzix (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vuzi-stock-quote/">VUZI</a>) is a vertically integrated augmented reality company servicing numerous end markets, including security, defense, and enterprise clients. The company was <a href="https://ir.vuzix.com/company-information/company-history#:~:text=Our%20History,UK%3B%20and%20Tokyo%2C%20Japan.">founded in 1997</a>, but its product line only recently started to flourish amid a shift in the consumer environment.



I have much hope for VUZI stock, as I expect it to benefit from lucrative end markets and financial market-based support. Furthermore, Vuzix has formed critical partnerships, allowing it to scale. For example, the company <a href="https://www.vuzix.com/blogs/press-releases/vuzix-and-avegant-announce-strategic-partnership-to-develop-full-color-optical-reference-design-for-ai-enabled-consumer-smart-glasses">recently partnered with Avegant</a> to develop and supply optical modules. And additional partnerships may be in the offing, given Vuzix&rsquo;s nimble yet orchestrated business model.



VUZI stock has <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vuzi-stock-quote/">lost more than 40%</a> in the past six months, largely due to <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/vuzi/analystestimates">consecutive quarterly earnings misses</a>. However, VUZI stock&rsquo;s forward price-to-sales <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VUZI/valuation/metrics">ratio of 7.8x is approximately 65.68%</a> lower than its five-year average, suggesting it is relatively undervalued. Moreover, VUZI stock recently breached its <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VUZI/momentum/performance">ten- and 50-day moving averages</a>, indicating that it has reached a support level.



In essence, Vuzix is a contrarian stock with secular prospects. I&rsquo;m bullish here!



<h2>Nextech3D.ai. (NEXCF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ai1600c-300x169.jpg" alt="AI stocks"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Nextech3D.ai (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nexcf-stock-quote/">NEXCF</a>) is a high-quality artificial intelligence (AI) image generator. The company provides strong value propositions, including cost-saving, time efficiency and dynamic image generation. Although in its early stages, Nextech3D.ai might experience tremendous traction in the coming years, allowing it to scale its operations.



Recently, the company proved its worth by delivering a promising first-quarter earnings report. Nextech3D.ai achieved <a href="https://www.accesswire.com/867536/nextech3dai-reports-q1-2024-revenue-of-1024000-with-gross-profit-margin-of-51-or-526212-a-70-jump-over-2023" target="_blank">C$1.02 million</a> (approximately $750,000) in quarterly revenue, illustrating its use case. Additionally, the company&rsquo;s gross profit margin grew by an impressive 70% year-over-year (YOY)to 51%.



I like the look of this company, as it has a bright concept and a margin expansion story. As mentioned before, Nextech3D.ai&rsquo;s first-quarter gross profit margin expanded. However, the company anticipated additional enhancements due to its cost-cutting program. In fact, it forecasts its gross profit margin to settle between 70% and 80% by its next reporting quarter.



Lastly, NEXCF has a sound valuation outlook. For instance, it has a price-to-sales ratio of <a target="_blank" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/NEXCF/key-statistics/">1.84x</a>, which is exceptionally low for a company with Nextech3D.ai&rsquo;s growth potential.



<h2>WiMi Hologram Cloud (WIMI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wimi-stock-300x169.jpg" alt="Holographic earth and digital pattern. representing WiMi Hologram Cloud Stock"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>WiMi Holdings (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wimi-stock-quote/">WIMI</a>) is a holographic augmented reality platform that provides advertising and entertainment services. The company aims to become China&rsquo;s largest holographic ecology, which is no easy feat but lucrative if successful. 



I decided to include WIMI stock on the list as it provides a diversification tool via its exposure to China. Moreover, WiMi Hologram Cloud operates in a highly skilled domain, meaning it is protected by high barriers to entry.



WiMi Hologram Cloud released its full-year earnings report in April, revealing <a href="https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/wimi-hologram-cloud-full-year-2023-earnings-cn483-loss-per-share-vs-cn415-loss-in-fy-2022-2024-04-27">CN&yen;585.4m</a> (approximately $80 million) in revenue and a net loss of CN&yen;421.2m (approximately $58 million). Although its financial results are shaky, I anticipate the firm&rsquo;s fundamentals will improve in the next few years as it consolidates its market share via succinct product development.



It is needless to say that WIMI stock has its flaws. However, it provides an excellent early-stage opportunity, especially considering it has a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/WIMI/key-statistics/">price-to-sales ratio of merely 0.88x</a>.



On the date of publication, Steve Booyens did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Steve Booyens co-founded Pearl Gray Equity and Research in 2020 and has been responsible for cross-asset research and PR ever since. Before founding the firm, Steve spent time working in various finance roles in London and South Africa. He holds an MSc in Investment Banking from Queen Mary &ndash; University of London. Furthermore, Steve obtained his CFA Charter on April 26, 2024, and is working toward his Ph.D. in Finance. His articles are published on various reputable web pages such as Seeking Alpha, TipRanks, Yahoo Finance, and Benzinga. Steve&rsquo;s articles on InvestorPlace form an interesting juxtaposition between mainstream opinion and objective theory. Readers can expect coverage on frequently traded stocks, REITs, fixed-income funds, CEFs, and ETFs.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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Pre-market stock movers are worth diving into this morning and we have all of the hottest news worth checking out on Thursday!



Moving stocks this morning are an acquisition deal, a clinical trial launch, earnings reports and more.



Let&rsquo;s get into that news below!



<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>Chuy&rsquo;s (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/chuy-stock-quote/">CHUY</a>) stock is rocketing more than 46% on a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/darden-restaurants-acquire-chuys-holdings-inc-approximately-605-million-transaction">$605 million acquisition deal</a>.</li>



<li>Onconetix (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/onco-stock-quote/">ONCO</a>) shares are soaring over 43% alongside heavy pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Apollomics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/aplm-stock-quote/">APLM</a>) stock is surging more than 25% with strong early morning trading.</li>



<li>Bionomics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bnox-stock-quote/">BNOX</a>) shares are rising over 23% as it <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/bionomics-initiates-affirm-1-phase-3-clinical-trial-bnc210-social-anxiety-disorder">kicks off a Phase 3 clinical trial</a>.</li>



<li>Big Tree Cloud (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dsy-stock-quote/">DSY</a>) stock is increasing more than 18% with strong pre-market trading.</li>



<li>ZimVie (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zimv-stock-quote/">ZIMV</a>) shares are heading over 13% higher without any clear news on Thursday morning.</li>



<li>SAI.TECH Global (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sai-stock-quote/">SAI</a>) stock is gaining more than 12% on a <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/07/18/2914992/0/en/SAI-TECH-Global-Corporation-Announces-Share-Repurchase-Program.html">share repurchase program</a>.</li>



<li>MultiMetaVerse (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mmv-stock-quote/">MMV</a>) shares are climbing over 11% as it continues a recent rally.</li>



<li>Psyence Biomedical (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pbm-stock-quote/">PBM</a>) stock is jumping more than 10% despite a lack of news today.</li>



<li>XWELL (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/xwel-stock-quote/">XWEL</a>) shares are up over 10% this morning.</li>
</ol><h2>10 Top Losers</h2>



<ol><li>Leslies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lesl-stock-quote/">LESL</a>) stock is diving more than 21% on <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/leslies-inc-announces-preliminary-third-quarter-fiscal-2024-financial-results-and">preliminary earnings and guidance</a>.</li>



<li>Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/apvo-stock-quote/">APVO</a>) shares are rumbling over 13% after a massive rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Domino&rsquo;s Pizza (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dpz-stock-quote/">DPZ</a>) stock is sliding more than 13% with the release of its <a href="https://ir.dominos.com/static-files/68ecdbfc-bd1c-486a-a574-d6f54b7e5132">Q2 earnings report</a>.</li>



<li>CBL International (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/banl-stock-quote/">BANL</a>) shares are taking an over 12% beating on Thursday morning as it retreats from a rally yesterday.</li>



<li>WiMi Hologram Cloud (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wimi-stock-quote/">WIMI</a>) stock is dropping close to 12% after an unexpected rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bynd-stock-quote/">BYND</a>) shares are falling more than 11% on <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/beyond-meat-engages-bondholders-for-restructuring-talks-7de6b8ae">restructuring talks with bondholders</a>.</li>



<li>American Rebel (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/areb-stock-quote/">AREB</a>) stock is decreasing over 11% this morning after rallying on Wednesday.</li>



<li>Aditxt (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/adtx-stock-quote/">ADTX</a>) shares are slipping more than 10% <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/why-is-aditxt-adtx-stock-up-72-today/">following a rally yesterday</a>.</li>



<li>Stardust Power (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sdst-stock-quote/">SDST</a>) stock is dipping over 10% <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/stardust-power-sdst-stock-pops-140-days-after-debut-what-to-know/">after a surprise rally yesterday</a>.</li>



<li>GRI Bio (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gri-stock-quote/">GRI</a>) shares close out our pre-market stock movers down more than 9%.</li>
</ol>On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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