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Hershey is a leading us confectionery manufacturer (around a $25 billion market), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space (per Euromonitor). Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the us, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix, Pirate Brands, and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of bird flu associated with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43511263/high-egg-prices-drive-waffle-house-to-add-50-cent-surcharge">man's death in January.</a>
The Details: The infected Nevada cows mark the first time the D1.1 variant of the H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cattle which means the cows contracted the virus from birds and not another herd of cattle.&nbsp;
This is the second time a type of bird flu has been introduced into cattle herds by wild birds, according to a CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/05/health/bird-flu-cattle-nevada/index.html">report</a>. If wild birds are spreading the disease to cattle, it could become endemic, or continuously circulating.&nbsp;
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"In my opinion, it is now endemic, and it should be classified as an endemic virus," Dr. Louise Moncla, a pathobiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, told CNN.&nbsp;
The D1.1 variant is the strain associated with a Louisiana man's death in January and a severe case contracted by a teenager in British Columbia who was hospitalized in critical condition last fall.&nbsp;
Michael Worobey, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Arizona who has studied the H5N1 virus in cattle, <a href="https://fortune.com/well/2025/02/06/new-bird-flu-spread-cows-nebraska-expert-warns-could-worse-covid/">told</a> Fortune that the virus has the potential to "make COVID seem like a walk in the park" and federal officials should quickly share information in order to stop the spread.&nbsp;
That may be hard to do, considering the Trump administration in late January <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/01/43194764/trump-administration-halts-all-communications-from-the-centers-for-disease-control-as-bird-flu-spreads">ordered all</a> communications from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop. The pause in communications includes the CDC&#8217;s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a scientific publication on health information and recommendations.
Stocks To Watch: According <a href="https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed-cases-livestock">to the USDA</a>, H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in 957 herds in 16 states. Companies exposed to the dairy industry are on watch due to the uncertainty surrounding bird flu in cattle herds.&nbsp;
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COKE#NASDAQ">COKE</a>) has over 80 dairy products under 15 brands including Fairlife milk and Core Power protein shakes and would likely be sensitive to dairy price increases or shortages.&nbsp;
Chocolate makers like Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) and Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) are also heavily exposed to the dairy industry as milk is one of their top ingredients.&nbsp;
General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), maker of Häagen-Dazs ice cream, Yoplait and Oui French-style yogurt, should also be monitored as the bird flu situation develops.&nbsp;
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Deadly Bird Flu Strain Hits Dairy Cows: 'Could Make COVID Seem Like A Walk In The Park,' Expert Says

It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">set for Friday morning.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.
Among the leading sectors, financial stocks outperformed after the Fed released the framework for 2025 bank stress test. The big six banks — JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) — all climbed more than 1%, with Citigroup surging 2.9%.
Eli Lilly Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) jumped 3.2% after topping earnings estimates, while Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) surged 12% and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) skyrocketed nearly 10% on strong revenue figures. In contrast, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) slid 4.3% on concerns over slowing smartphone demand.
Shares of Palantir Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) surged 6.5%, extending its weekly gains to 30.8%, the stock's best weekly rally since early November.
Oil prices had a volatile session. Crude initially dipped as speculation mounted over a potential Trump-Putin meeting as early as this month or next, raising hopes for possible peace talks in Ukraine. Prices rebounded after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's oil network.
Gold softened, dropping 0.6% from record highs and snapping a five-session winning streak.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained stable, hovering just below $97,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,742.18</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,082.15</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,316.14</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,811.50</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $605.83.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.2% to $447.73.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to corporate earnings, ordered by market capitalization, are:
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<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co.: up 3.11%</li>
<li>Linde Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NYSE">LIN</a>): up 0.34%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc.: up 9.97%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): down 5.33%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>): down 0.71%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 4.65%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 2.04%</li>
<li>Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 4.95%</li>
<li>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>): up 2.95%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 8.49%</li>
<li>Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>): up 5.16%</li>
<li>McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>): down 2.56%</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc.: down 4.41%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 8.68%</li>
<li>O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 1.87%</li>
<li>MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): down 1.39%</li>
<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>): up 3.64%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>): down 3.92%</li>
<li>Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): down 0.07%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>): down 23.74%</li>
<li>Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): down 3.64%</li>
<li>Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>): down 0.66%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>): down 6.24%</li>
<li>Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>): down 3.02%</li>
<li>Aptiv Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>): up 4.18%</li>
<li>Air Products &amp; Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): down 1.75%</li>
<li>Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>): up 0.12%</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): down 6.74%</li>
</ul>
Stocks reporting after the close include: 
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<li>Amazon.com Inc. </li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>)</li>
<li>Fortinet Inc.</li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>)</li>
<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>)</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>)</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>)</li>
<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>)</li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>)</li>
<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</li>
<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>)</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>)</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. </li>
<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</li>
<li>Elf Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>)</li>
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Stocks Edge Higher, Bank Giants Rally, Palantir Skyrockets: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">10 Year In Focus</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-trump-focused-on-10-year-tlt-mc-02062025">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>The chart shows TLT had previously touched the top band of the support zone.</li>
<li>The chart shows yesterday TLT broke out above the top band of the support zone.  TLT took a leg up for two main reasons:
<ul>
<li>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Trump wants to focus on the 10-year yield to reduce borrowing costs instead of the Fed's short term benchmark.</li>
<li>The details of the Treasury funding.  Yesterday, we wrote:</li>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">In an important development, the Treasury announced&nbsp; $125B of securities, from 3 year to 30 year, to refund approximately $106B Treasuries maturing on February 15.&nbsp; So far, the stock market likes this development, and there is aggressive buying on this news.
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<ul>
<li>Rallying bonds means lower yields.  Rallying bonds are also a positive for the stock market.</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims came at 219K vs. 213K consensus.  This data adds to the murky jobs picture.  The official jobs report will be released tomorrow at 8:30am ET.  The official jobs report may bring clarity to the murky jobs picture and the data may be market moving.</li>
<li>Arm Holdings American Depositary Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) is a British company.  Its processor design is used in over 90% of smartphones, including iPhones.  In The Arora Report analysis, ARM stock is one of the bigger beneficiaries of the future AI move to the edge.  Arm is guiding $0.48 &#8211; $0.56 vs. $0.52 consensus, but whisper numbers have been much higher.  ARM stock is falling on guidance below whisper numbers. In The Arora Report analysis, Arm guidance is raising a concern that the growth of AI to the edge may be slower than the market currently expects.  However, Wall Street firms are coming to Arm's defense and raising targets on ARM stock.</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) earnings and guidance are better than the consensus and whisper numbers.  However, the stock is under pressure on slowing smartphone growth. As full disclosure, QCOM is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio.  As the stock market is focused on slowing smartphone growth, in The Arora Report analysis, investors should look forward as Qualcomm will be a major beneficiary of AI's move to the edge.</li>
<li>The reaction to earnings from Arm and Qualcomm demonstrates crosscurrents.  As a reader of The Arora Report, you have an advantage as The Arora Report is one of the rare resources that has a long track record of helping investors successfully navigate crosscurrents.</li>
<li>Dependence on Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has its perils.  Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) has been a main supplier of RF components to Apple.  SWKS stock is falling 28% on the news that Apple is going to shift some of its business to another vendor.  In The Arora Report analysis, the other vendor is likely Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).  As full disclosure, there is a sympathy short trade on this news in Qorvo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>).  It is too late to short SWKS.  </li>
<li>Several food stocks have been under pressure, especially hard hit have been those impacted by rising prices of cocoa.  This morning, sentiment is lifting on these stocks as chocolate maker Hershey Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) beat earnings.</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) has been the best performing pharmaceutical stock due to the popularity of its weight loss drugs.  LLY beat the consensus and whisper numbers and provided a very positive update on the pipeline.   In the early trade, LLY stock is volatile in the premarket, having traded at low as $812.18 and as high as $875.  Prudent investors need to note that the wide range in a very short time seen in LLY stock this morning is becoming typical in many many stocks.  As a practical tip, in this market it is imperative to scale in and scale out.  As full disclosure, LLY is in the ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio.  </li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in AAPL, Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are mixed in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.&nbsp; Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.&nbsp; The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (ASCA:USO).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is range bound.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
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The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) shares are trading higher in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43523301/hershey-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results-provides-2025-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket session on Thursday.</a>
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.69, beating the street view of $2.37. Quarterly sales of $2.89 billion (up 8.7% year over year) outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $2.84 billion.
Organic, constant currency net sales grew by 9.0%. Factors like inventory timing benefits and higher net price realization drove this growth.
Hershey&#8217;s&nbsp;North America Confectionery segment net sales were&nbsp;$2.354.2 billion, up 6% year over year. North America Salty Snacks segment net sales were&nbsp;$278.9 million&nbsp;in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 35.9%. &nbsp;Hershey&#8217;s&nbsp;International segment increased 9.8% year over year to&nbsp;$254.5 million.
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Adjusted gross margin increased 60 basis points to 44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024.&nbsp;Net price realization, higher sales volume, supply chain productivity, and a timing benefit related to the inventory valuation method more than offset higher commodity costs and negative sales mix.
Adjusted operating profit of&nbsp;$696.8 million&nbsp;increased 28.0% in the quarter under review, resulting in adjusted operating profit margin of 24.1%, an increase of 360 basis points.
&#8220;While we continue to expect the surge in cocoa prices to put significant pressure on 2025 earnings, we will focus on driving top-line and share momentum, executing our transformation and productivity programs, and positioning ourselves to deliver peer-leading performance over the long-term,&#8221; said&nbsp;Michele Buck, The Hershey Company President and Chief Executive Officer.
Dividend: The company announced quarterly dividends of&nbsp;$1.370&nbsp;on the Common Stock and&nbsp;$1.245&nbsp;on the Class B Common Stock.&nbsp;The dividends are payable&nbsp;March 14, 2025, to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43524342" rel="noreferrer noopener"> stockholders of record as of&nbsp;February 17, 2025.</a>
Outlook: Hershey expects its FY25 adjusted EPS to range from $6.00 to $6.18, below the $7.37 estimate. The company expects net sales growth of at least&nbsp;2%, driven primarily by net price realization, corresponding to sales of $11.426 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">slightly above the $11.40 billion estimate.</a>
Price Action: HSY shares are trading higher by 6.57% to $155.50 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Hershey's Stock Pops As Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations—But Cocoa Prices Loom Over 2025 Outlook

2025 Full-Year Financial Outlook Summary The company expects net sales growth of at least 2%, driven primarily by net price realization. Reported earnings per share is expected to be down in the high-40% range as higher commodity costs, rebased incentive compensation, and a higher economic tax rate are expected to more than offset price realization, productivity and cost savings programs.&nbsp; The company projects adjusted earnings per share to be down in the mid-30% range when excluding one-time costs associated with cost savings initiatives and acquisition integration activities.&nbsp; The gap between the reported and adjusted earnings per share growth outlooks primarily reflects a large derivative mark-to-market gain recorded in reported earnings per share in 2024.
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">4 The impact of the Sour Strips acquisition is anticipated to be an approximate 30 basis point benefit to net sales growth for the full-year 2025. Additionally, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates is anticipated to be an approximate 30 basis point headwind to net sales growth for the full-year 2025.</td>
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The company also expects:
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<li>A reported and adjusted effective tax rate in the range of approximately 14% to 15%;</li>
<li>Other expense, which primarily reflects the write-down of equity investments that qualify for a tax credit, of approximately $170 million to $180 million;</li>
<li>Interest expense of approximately $190 million to $195 million, reflecting a higher interest rate environment;</li>
<li>Capital expenditures of approximately $425 million to $450 million, as capital spending as a percentage of sales returns to historical levels; and</li>
<li>Advancing Agility &amp; Automation Initiative savings of approximately $125 million.</li>
</ul>

Hershey Sees FY2025 Adj EPS $6.00-$6.18 vs $7.36 Est; Sees Sales $11.426B vs $11.40B Est

Hershey shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and issued a weaker-than-expected FY25 outlook.

Hershey Sees FY2025 GAAP EPS $5.54-$5.86 vs $7.80 Est

Hershey Sees FY2025 Adj EPS $6.00-$6.18 vs $7.36 Est

Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.69 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.37 by 13.5 percent. This is a 33.17 percent increase over earnings of $2.02 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.89 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.84 billion by 1.62 percent. This is a 8.66 percent increase over sales of $2.66 billion the same period last year.

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Hershey shares are trading lower after Mondelez warned of unprecedented cocoa cost inflation.

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi reiterates Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $178 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Hershey, Maintains $178 Price Target

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>.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery downgraded the rating for The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and cut the price target from $153 to $120. Hershey shares closed at $152.14 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HSY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) underwent analysis by 20 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $162.95, a high estimate of $195.00, and a low estimate of $120.00. A decline of 7.58% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
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<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Hershey among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Michael Lavery</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Smith</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
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<td>Steve Powers</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
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<td>Rob Dickerson</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
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<td>Andrew Lazar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
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<td>Chris Carey</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
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<td>Peter Grom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
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<td>Michael Lavery</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
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<td>Ken Goldman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
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<td>Robert Moskow</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
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<td>Thomas Palmer</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
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<td>Chris Carey</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
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<td>Chris Carey</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
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<td>Peter Galbo</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
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<td>Nik Modi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
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<td>John Baumgartner</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Baumgartner</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Andrew Lazar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
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<td>Nik Modi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
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<td>Michael Lavery</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Hershey. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Hershey compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Hershey's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Capture valuable insights into Hershey's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HSY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Hershey analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Hershey</h2>
Hershey is a leading us confectionery manufacturer (around a $25 billion market), controlling around 36% of the domestic chocolate space (per Euromonitor). Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the us, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix, Pirate Brands, and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.
<h3>Hershey: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Challenges: Hershey's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.4%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Hershey's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 14.94%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Hershey's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 10.87%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Hershey's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 3.57%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, Hershey faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Hershey Through 20 Analysts

Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery downgrades Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and lowers the price target from $153 to $120.

Piper Sandler Downgrades Hershey to Underweight, Lowers Price Target to $120

Note: This story has been updated with additional details on recent moves by tech titans.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclosed</a> a series of new trades as President Donald Trump&#8216;s equations with the leaders of Big Tech companies and other firms evolve during his second term. Greene&#8217;s portfolio shows the addition of 14 stocks and U.S. Treasuries, in a disclosure dated Jan. 27.
What Happened: The Republican politician, Greene, who has been the representative of Georgia&#8217;s 14th congressional district since 2021 has added a total of five lots of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), with a transaction value of $1,001-$15,000 each to her portfolio in 2025, with the most recent trade on Jan. 21.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s government trades <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">tracking tool</a>, Taylor Greene also owns two lots of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), with the recent purchase valued at $1,001-$15,000 on Jan. 21.
Whereas, Green purchased Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) for the first time in 2025 on Jan. 21, valued at around $1,001-$15,000, ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Eli Lilly And Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>US Treasury Bills</td>
<td>$50,001-$100,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
While she owned two lots of Palo Alto Networks worth $1,001-$15,000 and one lot of U.S. Treasury bills worth $100,001-$250,000, all other purchases in the list are the most recent, dated Jan. 21.
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Apart, from these stocks, she had investments worth $1,001-$15,000 in three lots of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), and Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) in 2025.
She also held one lot worth $1,001-$15,000 in Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), and two lots worth the same in United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), in 2025.
Lastly, in 2025, she owned four lots of the same amount in JPMorgan Chase &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Why It Matters: Members of Congress, both senators and representatives must publicly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclose</a> any personal stock trades they make. This means they have to file a report whenever they buy or sell stock.
The STOCK Act, which became law in 2012, requires these reports to be filed within 45 days of the transaction and also mandates monthly disclosures of their financial holdings. This law aims to prevent insider trading by making sure Congress members don&#8217;t use their privileged information for personal profit in the stock market.
Major tech titans, including Tesla&#8217;s Elon Musk, Amazon&#8217;s Jeff Bezos, Meta&#8217;s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple&#8217;s Tim Cook, And Google&#8217;s Sundar Pichai have been visiting President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935628/mark-zuckerberg-meets-donald-trump-at-mar-a-lago-mending-fences-ahead-of-gop-white-house-return">Trump's Mar-a-Lago </a>residence, reportedly seeking to shape future tech policies. 
Following Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, major tech leaders are shifting their strategies to align with the new administration. Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42779753/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-replaces-global-affairs-chief-nick-clegg-with-republican-joel-kaplan-ahead-of-trump-inauguration">appointed Republican</a> Joel Kaplan to lead policy and donated $1 million. Google, Amazon, and Apple followed suit with similar contributions. Microsoft's Satya Nadella, who reportedly gave $500,000 to Trump&#8217;s first inauguration, is also engaging with the new administration to strengthen relations.
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A report on January 27, 2025 shows that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia purchase stock in Hershey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. According to the January filing, the transaction occurred on January 27, 2025.
At the time of writing, Hershey shares are trading up 0.19% at $154.0.
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Over the past three years, Marjorie Taylor Greene executed 163 trades totaling over $1.14 million. The largest of these trades were in Costco Wholesale and Home Depot stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
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</ul>
Here is a list of Marjorie Taylor Greene's most recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Adobe</td>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applied Mat</td>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar</td>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duke Energy</td>
<td>DUK</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To keep an eye on Marjorie Taylor Greene's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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