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EOG Resources shares are trading lower. The company reported Q4 financial results.

Chardan Capital analyst Geulah Livshits maintains Rocket Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCKT#NASDAQ">RCKT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $62 to $54.

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Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Lowers Price Target to $54

Edison International shares are trading higher after the company reported a Q4 sales and revenue beat. Also, the company raised its dividend from $0.78 to $0.8275.

Bath &amp; Body Works Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) shares rose slightly in early trading on Friday, after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43991325/salesforce-shares-sink-after-q4-revenues-miss-estimates-weak-fy26-guidance-details">its fourth-quarter results</a>.
The results came in amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan On Bath &amp; Body Works</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586bcbd9351b9b0001ab738c/matthew-boss">Analyst Matthew Boss</a> maintained an Overweight rating and price target of $47.
Bath &amp; Body Works reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.09 per share, beating consensus of $2.04 per share, Boss said in a note. Although revenues declined by 4.3% year-on-year, the results were better than the 4.7% decline feared, he added.
Underlying revenues, excluding the 53rd week and shortened holiday calendar, grew 2%, accelerating sequentially from 1% in the previous quarter, the analyst stated. Management guided to full-year earnings of $3.25-$3.60 per share, with the midpoint being 6% below Street expectations of $3.63 per share, with assumptions of "a more aggressive competitive and promotional backdrop Y/Y," he further wrote.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Telsey Advisory Group On Bath &amp; Body Works</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/589dc33d43eaaa000122c591/jake-bartlett">Analyst Dana Telsey</a> reiterated an Outperform rating and price target of $43.
Bath &amp; Body Works delivered an earnings beat driven by a lower-than-expected decline in revenues and gross margin expansion, Telsey said. Management cited "product innovation, execution, and the customer experience" for the company's better-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter, she added.
The earnings guidance "appears prudently conservative," as it reflects the impact of U.S. tariffs on China and continued macro uncertainty, the analyst stated. "We continue to see BBWI as an established brand with a loyal customer base within an attractive consumer space characterized by strong purchase frequency of a consumable category," she further wrote.
BBW Price Action: Shares of Bath &amp; Body Works had risen by 1.98% to $36.57 at the time of publication on Friday.
Read More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43875446/walmarts-ai-use-cases-surge-amid-strong-q4-even-as-company-forecasts-weaker-2026">&nbsp;</a> • <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43875446/walmarts-ai-use-cases-surge-amid-strong-q4-even-as-company-forecasts-weaker-2026">Bath &amp; Body Works: New Disney Collaboration Offers Top- And Bottom-Line Inflection Opportunity: Analyst</a>
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Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Scott Fidel maintains Universal Health Servs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $210 to $223.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Universal Health Servs, Raises Price Target to $223

Chardan Capital analyst Geulah Livshits maintains Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTLA#NASDAQ">NTLA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $91 to $68.

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Pembina Pipeline shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

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Indexes are higher following in-line January PCE price index data. Markets may also be rebounding after falling this week amid a drop in chip stocks.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Shopify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SHOP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Shopify. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 22% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $763,395, and 3 are calls, amounting to $99,480.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $114.0 for Shopify over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Shopify's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Shopify's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $114.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Shopify 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740755758_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$15.55</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$468.0K</td>
<td>342</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$124.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>95</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>283</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHOP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$44.5</td>
<td>$43.25</td>
<td>$43.88</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>850</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Shopify</h3>
Shopify offers an e-commerce platform primarily to small and medium-size businesses. The firm has two segments. The subscription solutions segment allows Shopify merchants to conduct e-commerce on a variety of platforms, including the company's website, physical stores, pop-up stores, kiosks, social networks (Facebook), and Amazon. The merchant solutions segment offers add-on products for the platform that facilitate e-commerce and include Shopify Payments, Shopify Shipping, and Shopify Capital.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Shopify, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Shopify's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 962,383, the price of SHOP is down by -1.96%, reaching $108.66.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 68 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Shopify</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $141.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Shopify, which currently sits at a price target of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Shopify, which currently sits at a price target of $144. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Shopify, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Canaccord Genuity has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Shopify, which currently sits at a price target of $140. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Shopify, targeting a price of $150. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MELI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for MercadoLibre.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,443,618, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $298,953.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $1790.0 to $2500.0 for MercadoLibre over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for MercadoLibre's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across MercadoLibre's significant trades, within a strike price range of $1790.0 to $2500.0, over the past month.
<h3>MercadoLibre Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740755752_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$119.0</td>
<td>$115.0</td>
<td>$115.0</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$977.5K</td>
<td align="right">152</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$145.8</td>
<td>$142.0</td>
<td>$142.0</td>
<td>$2220.00</td>
<td>$213.0K</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$114.6</td>
<td>$99.6</td>
<td>$105.0</td>
<td>$2170.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$505.1</td>
<td>$496.1</td>
<td>$505.1</td>
<td>$1900.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$61.1</td>
<td>$65.0</td>
<td>$2070.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MercadoLibre</h3>
MercadoLibre runs the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 218 million active users and 1 million active sellers across 18 countries stitching into its commerce network or fintech solutions when last reported. The company operates a host of complementary businesses to its core online shop, with shipping solutions (Mercado Envios), a payment and financing operation (Mercado Pago and Mercado Credito), advertisements (Mercado Clics), classifieds, and a turnkey e-commerce solution (Mercado Shops) rounding out its arsenal. MercadoLibre generates revenue from final value fees, advertising royalties, payment processing, insertion fees, subscription fees, and interest income from consumer and small-business lending.
Having examined the options trading patterns of MercadoLibre, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of MercadoLibre</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 55,603, the price of MELI is down -1.31% at $2101.99. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 62 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for MercadoLibre</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $2712.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on MercadoLibre, which currently sits at a price target of $2300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald persists with their Overweight rating on MercadoLibre, maintaining a target price of $3000. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2760. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on MercadoLibre with a target price of $2500. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for MercadoLibre, targeting a price of $3000. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About MercadoLibre

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in RDDT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for Reddit. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 45% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $748,079, and 11 are calls, amounting to $752,926.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $60.0 to $195.0 for Reddit over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Reddit's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Reddit's significant trades, within a strike price range of $60.0 to $195.0, over the past month.
<h3>Reddit Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740755747_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$103.0</td>
<td>$102.8</td>
<td>$103.0</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$205.8K</td>
<td align="right">594</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$35.55</td>
<td>$36.77</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$117.5K</td>
<td align="right">241</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$37.75</td>
<td>$35.8</td>
<td>$36.7</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$106.2K</td>
<td align="right">241</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$35.55</td>
<td>$36.96</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$96.3K</td>
<td align="right">241</td>
<td align="right">99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$91.1K</td>
<td align="right">568</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Reddit</h3>
Reddit Inc is engaged in providing internet content. The company provides online human connections to communities, endless conversation, sports, business, crypto, television, and others. It generates a majority of revenue through the sale of advertising on mobile applications and websites. Other revenue consists of revenue from content licensing, Reddit Premium subscriptions, and products within the user economy.
<h3>Reddit's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 830,296, the RDDT's price is down by -1.3%, now at $157.71. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 86 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Reddit</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $201.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JMP Securities keeps a Market Outperform rating on Reddit with a target price of $200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on Reddit with a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Neutral rating on Reddit, maintaining a target price of $185. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham persists with their Buy rating on Reddit, maintaining a target price of $220. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Reddit, which currently sits at a price target of $210. 
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Reddit Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

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Vincent Mortier, chief investment officer of Amundi, which manages 2.2 trillion euros ($2.312 trillion) in assets, called the move &#8220;a big, big mistake&#8221; in an <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/31c91c97-fc6f-4007-b50e-929f222d6e2c">interview with the Financial Times</a>, saying that the proper functioning of U.S. markets depends fundamentally on trust from investors. 
Trump announced an <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/02/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-reins-in-independent-agencies-to-restore-a-government-that-answers-to-the-american-people/">executive order on Feb. 18</a> requiring independent regulatory agencies to submit draft regulations for White House review. The order mandates that federal agencies consult with the White House on priorities and strategic plans, with the president setting performance standards for these agencies.
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&#8220;If everything is put under [executive power], with an agenda for deregulation, crypto, digital push — and many conflicts of interest everywhere, it is the start of the end of how democracy is working. It&#8217;s quite dangerous, really,&#8221; Mortier told the FT. 
The executive order has carved out an exemption for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s monetary policy functions, though the central bank&#8217;s supervisory role remains within scope. Critics cited by FT anticipate court challenges and argue that the order overreaches presidential authority.
Mortier specifically pointed to potential risks to the dollar&#8217;s global standing. &#8220;The biggest threat is whenever people, in particular big foreign investors, start to question the trust,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The U.S. dollar status is also linked to this — trust in the U.S. system, in the Fed, in the U.S. economy.&#8221;
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While acknowledging that conflicts of interest have always existed in government, Mortier said, &#8220;Now we&#8217;ve reached another level.&#8221; 
The Trump administration appears to be particularly focused on the 10-year U.S. government bond yield, a benchmark rate affecting trillions of dollars in assets worldwide. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/bessents-focus-10-year-us-treasury-yield-may-let-fed-off-hook-2025-02-06/">publicly emphasized the metric</a> as a focus for the administration.
 Yields reached <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43807804/us-stocks-likely-to-open-lower-following-fresh-records-from-previous-session-expert-says-dont-be-scared-of-new-highs">4.8% in mid-January</a>, its highest level in 14 months, before declining as investors weighed inflation concerns against expectations of slower economic growth under the new administration. 
Mortier suggested the administration recognized potential market fallout from directly challenging Fed independence.&nbsp;
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Despite the current exemption for Fed monetary policy, Mortier expressed concern about increasing pressure on the central bank. &#8220;Short term, there is no need to do it,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It&#8217;s a kind of red line in the short term, where the negative impact would have been much greater than any positive impact.&#8221; 
While Mortier expressed some confidence in current Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s ability to withstand political pressure, he raised concerns about succession when Powell&#8217;s term ends in May 2026.
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Tencent Music Entertainment Group &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>) shares are trading lower by 4.51% to $12.18 during Friday&#8217;s session after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n44036358/tencent-music-entertainment-group-announces-board-changes">announced board changes</a>.
What To Know: Tencent Music Entertainment announced the retirement of Board Director Matthew Yun Ming Cheng, effective Friday. Replacing him is Wai Yip Tsang, who Tencent Music says brings extensive financial expertise to the company.
Executive Chairman Cussion Pang thanked Cheng for his contributions since 2022, highlighting his role in TME's growth and innovation. Pang also welcomed Tsang, emphasizing his deep financial background and strategic insights.
Tsang currently serves as the Financial Controller at Tencent Holdings and has held senior financial roles at companies listed on the Hong Kong, New York and New Zealand stock exchanges.
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Tencent Music Enter Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>)'s case, it is in the Communication Services sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Comstock Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LODE#AMEX">LODE</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Friday after the company unveiled a strategic partnership and investment agreement with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g44038306/comstock-fuels-completes-financing-with-marathon-petroleum" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marathon Petroleum Corporation </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g44038306/comstock-fuels-completes-financing-with-marathon-petroleum" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>)</a>.
Under this collaboration, Comstock Fuels Corporation, a subsidiary of Comstock, has signed definitive agreements with Marathon's subsidiaries, including buying Comstock Fuels equity worth $14 million.
The investment comprises $1 million in cash and $13 million in payment-in-kind assets from Marathon, which includes equipment, intellectual property and other resources from its renewable fuel demonstration facility in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Comstock Fuels intends to leverage the Madison Facility to enhance its current pilot production operations in Wausau, Wisconsin.
The investment aims to accelerate the commercial development of Comstock&#8217;s lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions, which are designed to enable oil producers to convert untapped biomass into &#8220;drop-in&#8221; hydrocarbon fuels compatible with existing infrastructure.
The transaction grants Marathon board observation rights at Comstock Fuels and reaffirms both parties&#8217; commitment to finalizing an offtake agreement, joint development agreement and warrant agreement by May 31, 2025.
In February, Comstock&#8217;s subsidiary amended its exclusive license agreement with RenFuel K2B AB. This amendment allows Comstock Fuels to utilize RenFuel's patented catalytic esterification process for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43842979/comstock-fuels-expands-renfuel-partnership" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">refining its proprietary Bioleum biointermediates.</a>
Price Action: LODE shares are up 11.7% at $2.680&nbsp; premarket at the last check Friday.
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