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Former President Donald Trump has proposed making the interest on car loans tax-deductible for vehicles manufactured in the United States. This move is seen as an attempt to bolster the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41477318/trump-vs-harris-vice-president-holds-slim-lead-losing-momentum-in-key-demographics-favorability-">American auto industry and attract voters</a>.
What Happened: Trump made this announcement on Tuesday during a rally in North Carolina. He stated that if elected, he would make the interest on car loans fully tax-deductible for vehicles produced in the U.S., reported Reuters.
&#8220;I will make interest on car loans fully tax-deductible,&#8221; Trump said. &#8220;I am only going to do it if they build that particular product &#8211; namely an automobile &#8211; in the United States.&#8221;
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With the presidential election just two weeks away, Trump&#8217;s proposal is seen as a strategic move to win over voters.
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s proposal comes amid a tight race between him and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Both candidates have been making <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41312782/trumps-economic-policies-expected-to-drive-inflation-and-deficits-higher-than-harris-economists-say">economic pledges to appeal to voters</a>.
This is not the first time Trump has proposed economic incentives to boost the American auto industry. Earlier in September, he pledged to impose <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41019716/trump-pledges-100-tariffs-on-all-cars-made-in-mexico-the-only-way-theyll-get-rid-of-that-tariff-is">100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico</a> if elected. He also suggested that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41279272/donald-trump-pushes-tariffs-on-chinese-cars-in-detroit-visit-vows-to-revamp-industry">car assembly work in the U.S. is simple</a>, drawing criticism from labor advocates and Democratic officials.
However, economists have warned that Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41312782/trumps-economic-policies-expected-to-drive-inflation-and-deficits-higher-than-harris-economists-say">economic policies could lead to higher inflation</a> and deficits compared to Harris&#8217; policies, as per a survey.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has addressed the possibility of an early victory claim by former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election during an interview.
What Happened: When questioned about her strategy if Trump prematurely declares victory before the counting of all votes, Harris assured that her team is ready.
 &#8220;We will deal with election night and the days after, as they come, and we have the resources and the expertise and the focus on that as well,&#8221; she <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/transcript-president-kamala-harris-interview-nbc-news-hallie-jackson-rcna176330">told</a> NBC News&#8217; Hallie Jackson on Tuesday.
Harris underscored the gravity of the election, alluding to Trump&#8217;s past attempts to undermine a free and fair election and his denial of the people&#8217;s will. She drew a clear distinction between a president who respects their duty to uphold the Constitution and Trump, who she alleges has shown admiration for dictators and threatened to terminate the Constitution.
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The Vice President also lambasted Trump for purportedly supplying COVID tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the height of the pandemic, while Americans struggled to access them. She concluded by framing the election as a choice to move past division and hatred, and towards a new generation of leadership focused on uplifting the American people.
&#8220;The American people are being presented with a choice here about whether we want a president who understands that America must stand strong as a leader around the globe, or an individual in Donald Trump who openly admires dictators,&#8221; said Harris.
Why It Matters: Recent reports have indicated a dip in the Democratic Party's <a href="http://The American people are being presented with a choice here about whether we want a president who understands that America must stand strong as a leader around the globe, or an individual in Donald Trump who openly admires dictators.">voter registration advantage</a> in key battleground states, which could pose a challenge for Harris. This shift is attributed to a lack of enthusiasm for the Biden administration and the Democratic Party in general.
Furthermore, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41477657/kamala-harris-face-potential-setback-in-nevadas-early-voting-firewall-collapses-in-clark-county-says">early voting results</a> from Nevada suggest potential hurdles for Harris and the Democratic Party, with more Republicans casting their ballots than Democrats in the early voting and mail-in ballot count of a presidential election year, for the first time since 2008.
Despite these challenges, polls have predicted a close <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41416506/harris-clings-to-narrow-national-lead-as-trump-gains-ground">head-to-head matchup</a> between Trump and Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
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Early voting results from Nevada suggest potential hurdles for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, according to a report.
What Happened: More Republicans have cast their ballots than Democrats in the early voting and mail-in ballot count of a presidential election year, for the first time since 2008. The report, released on Friday, indicates a lead of about 6,000 votes for the Republicans, translating to a margin of roughly 2%, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4946483-nevada-early-voting-democrats/">reported</a> The Hill.
Jon Ralston, a seasoned reporter with The Nevada Independent, highlighted a notable shift in Clark County, Nevada&#8217;s most populous county and a traditional Democratic bastion. Ralston likened it to a collapse of the Democrat &#8220;firewall.&#8221; The Democrats&#8217; lead in the county has shrunk to approximately 4,500 votes. However, after counting additional mail-ins, the lead expanded to around 6,500.
Ralston also pointed out that rural areas are surpassing their expected share of the electorate by nearly 4 points. Describing it as a &#8220;huge day&#8221; for Republicans, he noted that the party now enjoys a 2-point turnout advantage with almost 250,000 votes cast.
&#8220;The large mail ballot lead enjoyed by Dems has been erased and more by the GOP lead in in-person early voting,&#8221; said Ralston.
Despite these early signs, analysts caution against relying too heavily on early voting data to forecast final election outcomes. Ralston echoed this sentiment, stating that it&#8217;s premature to label this as a trend, with many mail-in ballots still to be counted.
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Why It Matters: The shift in early voting patterns in Nevada follows a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41306291/trouble-for-kamala-harris-ahead-pennsylvania-north-carolina-nevada-democrats-lose-voter-registration">recent dip</a> in the Democratic Party&#8217;s voter registration advantage in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Nevada. This could potentially pose a challenge for Vice President Harris in the upcoming elections.
Moreover, a new election poll <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41416506/harris-clings-to-narrow-national-lead-as-trump-gains-ground">indicates a close race</a> between Donald Trump and Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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The head-to-head race between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris remained close in a new election poll with two weeks until the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election</a>.
 What Happened: Harris has had the lead over Trump in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/election-poll">many election polls</a> and until recent weeks saw her election betting odds and prediction market odds top the former president.
While Harris now trails Trump in betting odds and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41455938/donald-trumps-election-odds-surge-to-64-on-polymarket-60-on-kalshi-and-favorite-in-all-swi">on prediction markets</a>, election polls continue to show that the current vice president holds a lead among nationally registered voters over the former president.
A new Morning Consult&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.morningconsult.com/trackers/2024-presidential-election-polling" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">poll&nbsp;</a>of likely voters shows Harris&#8217; lead dropping from a record high six points last week. Harris maintains a lead, something she has been able to accomplish most weeks since President Joe Biden dropped out of the election race.
The new poll shows the following results from voters, with results from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41347642/harris-vs-trump-vice-president-holds-lead-in-2024-election-poll-but-former-president-is-closing-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;the Oct. 15 poll&nbsp;</a>in parentheses:
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<li>Kamala Harris: 50% (50%)</li>
<li>Donald Trump: 46% (46%)</li>
<li>Someone Else: 2% (2%)</li>
<li>Don't Know: 2% (2%)</li>
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The poll also found that 95% of Democrats backed Harris as their top pick, up one percentage point from last week's poll. The poll also found 92% of Republicans backed Trump as their top pick, in line with last week's poll.
Independent voters selected the following as their head-to-head preference, with the results from the Oct. 15 poll in parentheses:
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<li>Kamala Harris: 47% (46%)</li>
<li>Donald Trump: 43% (42%)</li>
<li>Someone Else: 4% (6%)</li>
<li>Don't Know: 7% (6%)</li>
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The vice president also has the edge in the 18-34 age voters demographic, leading 52% to 44%. The eight-point lead is down from last week's 12-point advantage for the vice president.
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Why It's Important: Harris' lead over Trump remains at four percentage points, the same lead as last week. Two weeks ago, Harris had a record six-point lead over Trump with the 2024 election one month out.
The vice president has seen her leads in the key Independent voter demographic and young voter demographics decline in recent weeks.
Morning Consult reported that Republican candidates like Trump and members running for Congress are seeing improvements in their net favorability scores or the difference between a favorable and unfavorable rating for a person.
Trump's net favorability ranking is -5. While that figure is still underwater and more people view the former president unfavorable than favorable, it is an improvement from a -10 ranking a month ago. Vice President candidate J.D. Vance has a net favorability ranking of -1, an improvement over the past month.
Morning Consult said in the poll that Harris' net buzz ranking, or the amount of people who heard something positive versus negative about her, was only +9 for the week. This tied a record low as Harris is not seeing the same net buzz advantage as in previous weeks. Trump's net buzz ranking stood at -15 for the week. This marked the smallest difference in net buzz between Harris and Trump since her first week on the campaign in July, according to the report.
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Trump Vs. Harris: Vice President Holds Slim Lead, Losing Momentum In Key Demographics, Favorability After Media Blitz

JPMorgan offered a preview of third-quarter earnings for Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) before the toymakers<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41402417/mattel-to-report-q3-earnings-heres-what-to-expect-from-the-stock"> report later this week. </a>
Mattel: JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers highlighted Mattel's success in expanding shelf space at major retail partners which coincides with Barbie's 65th Anniversary and the release of Mini Barbie Land and Barbie Dreamworld.&nbsp;
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While the analyst said the stock's setup is starting to improve, he also warned consumers remain soft and "very choiceful in how they spend money." 
Horvers also pointed to a shorter holiday season with five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as the presidential election as potential drags on Mattel's stock.&nbsp;
The JPMorgan analyst maintained a Neutral rating on Mattel, but raised its price target from $22 to $23.
Mattel is set to report on Wednesday after the market close, followed by a conference call to discuss the results at 5 p.m. ET. According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro,</a> the Street estimates Mattel will report earnings of 95 cents per share on revenue of $1.858 billion.
Hasbro: Horvers pointed to Hasbro's recent Transformers release and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40658510/lego-maker-pledges-to-cut-oil-content-in-bricks-by-2032-faces-higher-production-costs">new products </a>across its Beyblade, Play Doh and Peppa Pig lines as the "start of a stronger holiday setup after several years of more glacial innovation." The analyst also expects any weakness in the stock to be bought given Hasbro's improving innovation and a strong year ahead for the company's Magic and Go! brands.&nbsp; &nbsp;
JPMorgan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HAS/analyst-ratings">maintained </a>its Overweight rating on Hasbro and raised its price target from $76 to $82 heading into the company's third-quarter report. 
Hasbro is set to report its results on Thursday before the opening bell, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, the Street estimates Hasbro will report earnings of $1.28 per share on revenue of $1.295 billion.
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Social media accounts that track flights of celebrities and business figures, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk have been suspended on Threads and Instagram, two platforms owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). The accounts had previously been banned on X since Musk bought the platform.
What Happened: Jack Sweeney, best known for launching a jet tracking account of Musk's flights on X, shared Tuesday that he had 38 accounts that track various figures suspended on Threads and Instagram without warning.
"Today brings a sense of déjà vu," Sweeney <a href="https://x.com/Jxck_Sweeney">said </a>in the letter.
Sweeney questioned Meta's rules and transparency as he hadn't changed anything and the accounts were previously okay to operate.
"What makes this more troubling is that I've received no communication from Meta — no warnings, no explanation. Reporters have reached out to Meta for clarification, but so far, there's been silence. This situation reflects poorly on Meta."
The recent suspensions come after Sweeney had a Taylor Swift jet tracker account <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/36973423/taylor-swift-sends-cease-and-desist-to-student-for-tracking-her-private-jet">suspended 10 months ago</a>, but others remained and operated "just fine."
Sweeney went on to question Meta's oversight system in his letter.
"I can't even appeal these suspensions through Meta's Oversight Board. This lack of transparency makes Meta's actions even more concerning."
The jet tracker questioned in his letter the timing of accounts being shut down.
"I'm still unsure if this decision came directly from Meta or not, but it's worth noting that, just yesterday, Elon Musk supporters were <a href="https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1848190507215692232">vocal </a>about the suspension of @taylorswiftjets while @elonmuskjets remained active."
In another X post, Sweeney questioned why "tracking public info can be so controversial" and how he hadn't violated the rules from Meta in past years.
"Suddenly they care about something they haven't for years?"
Among the suspended accounts include flight tracking on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian.
An account <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/12/30194852/elon-musks-jet-tracker-is-back-on-twitter-but-with-a-difference">that shares information</a> on Musk's flights a day later and abides by new X rules remains <a href="https://x.com/ElonJetNextDay">active </a>on the platform.
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Why It's Important: Sweeney previously clashed with Musk after his X account shared flight details of the billionaire. After previously promising to keep the account active, Musk shut it down after acquiring X, which was then known as Twitter.
"Ironically, Elon Musk, who once criticized Twitter for its lack of free speech, is now using the very same techniques — shadow-banning jet-tracking account and blocking links to public information that tracks his jet. It's just a different form of suppression, rather than outright bans," Sweeney said Tuesday.
Meta said the decision came from its Oversight Board, based on a recommendation from early 2022, according to a report from <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-22/meta-bans-accounts-tracking-private-jets-for-zuckerberg-musk?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. The recommendation was to remove "private residential information" from the site even if publicly available.
"Given the risk of physical harm to individuals, and in keeping with the independent Oversight Board's recommendation, we've disabled these accounts for violating our privacy policy," a Meta spokesperson said in a statement, Bloomberg reported.
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JPMorgan analysts said they are encouraged by mobile gaming trends and expect spending on consoles to improve next year driven by a strong game slate. 
The research firm updated its coverage on video game companies, including Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), Applovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) ahead of their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41319267/us-gaming-market-sees-7-spending-decline-in-august-madden-nfl-25-debut-a-bright-spot">third-quarter earnings reports. </a>
Roblox: JPMorgan pointed to Roblox as one of the firm's favorite names in the video game industry due to its combination of healthy engagement trends, ads/commerce business ramping and free cash flow seen as compounding at 30% through 2027. 
The analysts also highlighted data suggesting Roblox's daily active users (DAUs) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41257301/roblox-usage-climbs-among-us-teens-analyst-raises-target-to-54">tracking above </a>estimates and potential upside to third-quarter bookings. JPMorgan maintained its Overweight rating on Roblox shares and raised the price target from $50 to $51 ahead of its earnings release on Oct. 31. 
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Applovin: JPMorgan highlighted Applovin as the leading in-app monetization platform for mobile gaming companies. The firm spoke with industry contacts who reported Applovin accounted for between 40% and 60% of their user acquisition spending. 
The analysts expect strong third-quarter results from the company due to stable growth in the mobile gaming industry, but remained neutral on the stock as the firm awaits evidence that Applovin can scale beyond gaming. The firm maintained its Neutral rating on Applovin, but raised the price target considerably, from $57 to $160. 
Electronic Arts: The firm pointed to EA's position as the largest pure-play game publisher in the industry that "increasingly favors scale and the largest IP" portfolio. The firm maintained its Neutral rating and $155 price target and said it is looking for "more consistent execution on non-sports titles" from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41365831/plants-vs-zombies-3-servers-shut-down-as-ea-plans-major-overhaul">the company</a>. 
Electronic Arts will be the first from the group to report its quarterly results on Oct. 29 after the market close. The Street estimates the company will report earnings of $2.02 per share on revenue of $2.036 billion, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Volaris expects EBITDAR margin 36% (Prior 32% to 34%), ASM growth (YoY) 13% (prior 14%) and CAPEX of $400 million.

Chardan Capital analyst Geulah Livshits maintains Editas Medicine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDIT#NASDAQ">EDIT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $20 to $12.

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EDIT

Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Editas Medicine, Lowers Price Target to $12

The spin-off and merger of Berry&#39;s HHNF Business with Glatfelter are expected to be completed on November 4, 2024, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions for the transaction. As previously announced, in connection with the merger, Glatfelter will effect a reverse stock split and change its name to Magnera Corporation (&quot;Magnera&quot;).

BERY

Berry Global Sets Record Date Of Close Of Business On November 1, 2024 For Proposed Spin-off Of Its HHNF Business

Jones Trading analyst Jason Weaver maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $10.25 price target.

AGNC

Jones Trading Maintains Buy on AGNC Investment, Maintains $10.25 Price Target

Brandywine Realty Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDN#NYSE">BDN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.24 by 4.17 percent. This is a 20.69 percent decrease over earnings of $0.29 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $131.782 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $134.246 million by 1.84 percent. This is a 1.86 percent increase over sales of $129.372 million the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Brandywine Realty Tr Q3 2024 FFO $0.23 Misses $0.24 Estimate, Sales $131.782M Miss $134.246M Estimate

Macquarie analyst Tim Nollen maintains Interpublic Gr of Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $31 price target.

Macquarie Maintains Neutral on Interpublic Gr of Cos, Maintains $31 Price Target

Brandywine Realty Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDN#NYSE">BDN</a>) lowers FY2024 FFO guidance from $0.91-0.96 to $0.89-0.92 vs $0.92 analyst estimate..

Brandywine Realty Tr Lowers FY2024 FFO Guidance from $0.91-0.96 to $0.89-0.92 vs $0.92 Est

On Tuesday,&nbsp;Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) reported third-quarter revenue of $9.91 billion, up 8.4% year over year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41453988/marlboro-maker-philip-morris-highlights-strong-q3-performance-on-higher-prices-issues-upbeat-annual" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $9.69 billion</a>.
Net revenues increased by 11.6% on an organic basis, mainly reflecting a favorable pricing variance, primarily due to higher combustible tobacco pricing, and a favorable volume/mix, mainly driven by higher smoke-free product volume.
Outlook: Philip Morris raised its fiscal year 2024 adjusted EPS outlook&nbsp;to $6.45-$6.51 from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39908836/tobacco-company-philip-morris-lights-up-q2-earnings-surpass-estimates-raises-2024-eps-forecast" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior guidance of $6.33 – $6.45</a> versus the consensus of $6.41.
Goldman Sachs believes that the management&#8217;s raised guidance is attainable, citing strong momentum in iQOS, improvements in ZYN&#8217;s out-of-stock levels, growth in the smoke-free segment, and the steady performance of Philip Morris&#8217; traditional cigarette business.
Goldman reiterates the Buy rating for Philip Morris.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41030763/philip-morris-analyst-raises-forecasts-ahead-of-q3-earnings-but-consumer-elasticiti" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philip Morris Analyst Raises Forecasts Ahead Of Q3 Earnings, But &#8216;Consumer Elasticities Remain A Risk&#8217;</a>
The analyst is particularly optimistic about the significant progress in reducing ZYN out-of-stock in the U.S., aligning with insights from their recent Nicotine Nuggets Q3 Retailer Survey, which should help limit market share loss.
&#8220;Ultimately we believe management&#8217;s decision to raise guidance again this year is positive and suggests management has good visibility into its business,&#8221; the analyst writes.
The analyst says the third quarter results significantly exceeded expectations, and management raised its FY24 guidance for the third time this year.
Notably, they also increased dollar EPS growth projections, even with a larger anticipated currency headwind, highlighting the strong underlying momentum.
Price Action: PM stock is up 10.50% at $131.41 on Tuesday.
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Philip Morris' Raised Guidance Suggests Good Visibility: Goldman Sachs Analyst

Wells Fargo analyst Mohit Bansal maintains Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $1200 to $1050.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Lowers Price Target to $1050

The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commence trading on October 23, 2024, under the ticker symbol &quot;LBGJ.&quot;

IPOs

LBGJ

Li Bang International Prices IPO Of 1.52M Ordinary Shares At 4.00 Per Ordinary Share

EBTC

Enterprise Bancorp Q3 EPS $0.80 Up From $0.79 YoY, Sales $44.16M Up From $42.99M YoY

Cloud computing ETFs are attractive investments now due to the rapid growth and digital transformation of the cloud market. With global spending on cloud services expected to surge and advancements in AI driving demand, these ETFs offer substantial growth opportunities. Hence, investors should consider buying strong cloud computing ETFs, such as iShares Future Cloud 5G and Tech (IDAT) and First Trust Cloud Computing (SKYY). Keep reading... Cloud computing ETFs target companies leading the digital revolution by providing essential cloud services such as infrastructure, software, and platforms. As digital transformation accelerates, these ETFs offer investors opportunities for significant growth and innovation, capitalizing on the expanding cloud market.
Therefore, investors might consider investing in fundamentally strong cloud computing ETFs, such as iShares Future Cloud 5G and Tech ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IDAT/">IDAT</a>) and First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKYY/">SKYY</a>).
The cloud computing market is shaped by rapid digital transformation, with businesses increasingly adopting cloud tech to enhance scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. This shift boosts demand for tech such as SaaS, serverless computing, and private clouds to effectively manage these evolving environments.
Furthermore, global spending on public cloud services is projected to <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-20-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-surpass-675-billion-in-2024#:~:text=Worldwide%20end%2Duser%20spending%20on,(GenAI)%20and%20application%20modernization.">surge by 20.4%</a>, reaching $675.40 billion in 2024. This impressive growth is driven by advancements in generative AI and application modernization. Consequently, cloud computing ETFs offer investors a valuable opportunity to benefit from the expanding cloud industry, capturing the potential of this dynamic sector.
Given this favorable backdrop, let's evaluate the two <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-equities-etfs/">Technology Equities ETFs</a> picks, starting with number two.
ETF #2: iShares Future Cloud 5G and Tech ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IDAT/">IDAT</a>)
IDAT is an exchange-traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. and managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. The fund invests in public equity markets, focusing on companies operating in information technology, and those related to cloud computing and 5G sectors. It invests in both growth and value stocks across diversified market capitalizations. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Morningstar Global Digital Infrastructure &amp; Connectivity Index using a representative sampling technique.
With $7.10 million in assets under management (AUM), IDAT's top holding is NVIDIA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NVDA/">NVDA</a>) with a 5.18% weighting, followed by Broadcom Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AVGO/">AVGO</a>), with a 3.79% weighting, and Arista Networks, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANET/">ANET</a>), with 3.39%. It has a total of 49 holdings.
It has an expense ratio of 0.47%, lower than the category average of 0.58%. It currently has a <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/nav.asp">NAV</a> of $29.19.
The fund's annual dividend of $0.25 yields 0.85% on the current share price. Its four-year average yield is 0.62%.
IDAT has gained 13.3% over the past nine months and 5.6% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $29.12.
IDAT's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this promising outlook. The ETF's overall B rating equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
IDAT has a B grade for Buy &amp; Hold and Trade. Of the 119 ETFs in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-equities-etfs/">Technology Equities ETFs</a> group, it is ranked #47. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IDAT/">Click here</a> to access all of IDAT's POWR Ratings.
ETF #1: First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKYY/">SKYY</a>)
SKYY is an exchange-traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors LP. The fund invests in public equity markets, targeting companies in information technology, software, IT and internet services, infrastructure, data management, storage, hardware, and platforms for software creation via virtualization or middleware delivered online. It invests in both growth and value stocks across diversified market capitalizations and seeks to track the performance of the ISE CTA Cloud Computing Index using a full replication technique.
With $2.87 billion in AUM, the fund has a total of 64 holdings. SKYY's top holding is Oracle Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ORCL/">ORCL</a>) with a 4.57% weighting, followed by International Business Machines Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">IBM</a>) with a 4.56% weighting, and Nutanix, Inc. Class A (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NTNX/">NTNX</a>) with 4.27%.
SKYY has an expense ratio of 0.60%, higher than the category average of 0.58%. It currently has a NAV of $94.54. Its fund outflows came in at $38.02 million over the past month.
SKYY has gained 13.5% over the past nine months and 16.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $94.58.
SKYY's strong outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. The ETF has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Buy &amp; Hold, Peer, and Trade. It is ranked #4 in the same group. To access all the POWR Ratings for SKYY, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKYY/">click here</a>.
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SKYY shares were trading at $95.91 per share on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.33 (+1.41%). Year-to-date, SKYY has gained 9.40%, versus a 16.49% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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