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Chinese Vice Premier&nbsp;He Lifeng&nbsp;has extended an invitation to U.S. enterprises, including&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), to enhance their footprint in the Chinese market.
What Happened: During a meeting with Nvidia&#8217;s CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;in Beijing, He Lifeng,&nbsp;also a member of the&nbsp;Political Bureau of the Communist&nbsp;Party of China Central Committee,&nbsp;highlighted the immense investment and consumption potential of the Chinese market, as per a&nbsp;state media agency <a href="https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202504/17/content_WS68010c29c6d0868f4e8f1d40.html">Xinhua </a>on Friday.
He Lifeng highlighted that China&#8217;s ongoing industrial transformation and upgrade create an ideal environment for the new wave of technological and industrial advancements. He also emphasized that China has long been a promising destination for foreign-funded enterprises to invest and engage in trade.
He Lifeng urged U.S.-funded companies, including Nvidia, to focus more on the Chinese market and fully leverage their industrial strengths and capabilities in China, thereby gaining an advantage in global competition.
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Why It Matters: This invitation comes at a crucial time when the U.S. has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44858727/jensen-huang-in-china-for-talks-as-us-tightens-nvidia-chip-restrictions-report">tightened restrictions </a>on Nvidia&#8217;s chip sales to China. Nvidia&#8217;s CEO Jensen Huang was in Beijing for discussions with Xi Jinping&#8216;s officials and tech leaders about the implications of the U.S.&#8217;s decision to impose further restrictions on its sales in the country.
The Nvidia CEO expressed confidence in China&#8217;s economic outlook and reiterated Nvidia&#8217;s commitment to expanding its presence in the Chinese market, as per the Chinese government. He also emphasized the company&#8217;s intention to actively contribute to fostering economic and trade cooperation between the United States and China.
Interestingly, this week, Nvidia revealed plans to establish AI servers in the U.S. valued at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44799936/nvidia-to-build-500b-ai-infrastructure-in-us-in-the-next-four-years-details">up to $500 billion</a>. President Donald Trump later asserted that his re-election was the driving force behind Nvidia&#8217;s decision.
Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis, shared with the BBC that the latest developments indicate global technology is becoming more polarized between &#8220;two systems,&#8221; one led by the US and the other by China. &#8220;Tech will be less global in that sense, and it will be subject to more restrictions,&#8221; stated the senior economist.
Meanwhile, Nvidia stock dropped 6.66% over the past five days, while Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) lost 3.79% during the same period. 
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The turmoil in U.S. equity markets has spooked foreign investors, leading to massive outflows over the past week, as tariff-related uncertainties continue to persist.
What Happened: According to a research note by Bank of America Global Research, foreign investors dumped $6.5 billion worth of U.S. equities last week, marking its second-largest amount on record, the first being the $7.5 billion in outflows during the banking crisis of 2023.
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Market observers on X have added more context to this statistic. The Kobeissi Letter, a popular capital markets newsletter, noted that foreign investors own 20% of the U.S. equity market, worth $18.5 trillion, and 30% of treasuries, amounting to $7.2 trillion, and $4.2 trillion, or 30% of the corporate debt market.
&#8220;Foreign investors want out amid the volatility,&#8221; it said.
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&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1912952517346070939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Peter Schiff, a vocal critic of the tariffs, took a potshot a President Donald Trump.
&#8220;Trump thought tariffs would bring capital into America. Instead, it triggered a global run out of U.S. assets.&#8221;
He reiterated the same point in the accompanying video, while adding that &#8220;whenever the government wants to do something, the opposite is what happens.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Trump thought tariffs would bring capital into America. Instead, it triggered a global run out of U.S. assets. &#x1f4c9; &#x1f4a1; <a href="https://t.co/G7uBRqEsre">https://t.co/G7uBRqEsre</a> — download The Best Way to Buy Gold. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PeterSchiff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PeterSchiff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tariffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tariffs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Economy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Economy</a> <a href="https://t.co/REYYV0QBSY">pic.twitter.com/REYYV0QBSY</a>
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Why It Matters: Analysts have been warning of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44756751/full-spectrum-collapse-top-bank-rings-alarm-over-simultaneous-fall-of-us-assets">simultaneous collapse across U.S. assets</a>, with equities, treasuries, the bond market, as well as the U.S. dollar all sliding in tandem. This has been attributed to foreign investors losing faith in American assets.
While this has been a growing narrative in recent weeks, there are others with a contrarian take, such as Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors, who said earlier this week that he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44806892/tom-lee-rejects-end-of-american-exceptionalism-narrative-says-says-us-still-home-to-worlds-best-companies-despite-dollar-yield-fears">does not believe</a> the "America in decline" or "end of American exceptionalism&#8221; narratives.
"The best and most important companies in the world are American companies,&#8221; he said.
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Peter Schiff Rings Alarm After Foreign Investors Dump $6.5 Billion In US Equities In A Week, Quips 'Trump Thought Tariffs Would Bring Capital Into America'

Each week, Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending April 17:
Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>): The data center company saw strong interest from readers during the week. Citigroup recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQIX/analyst-ratings">maintained a Buy </a>rating on the stock and lowered the price target from $1,020 to $970. Mizuho also lowered the price target from $1,094 to $1,053 recently while maintaining an Outperform rating. All eyes are likely centered on the company's upcoming first-quarter earnings report on April 30. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $2.22 billion, up from $2.13 billion in last year's first quarter. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings per share of $9.09, up from $8.86 in last year's first quarter. The company has had recent mixed results beating earnings per share in three of the last four quarters, while missing revenue estimates in four straight quarters. The stock was up around 5% over the last five trading sessions, as shown on the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0417"> Benzinga Pro chart</a> below.
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Prologics Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>): The industrial and logistics REIT saw strong interest from readers during the week and rejoins the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44651693/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">Stock Whisper Index.</a> On April 16, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44837972/prologis-beats-q1-ffo-estimate-same-store-noi-up-6-2-y-y-more">reported earnings per share </a>of $1.42 that beat a Street consensus estimate of $1.38, while revenue of $2.00 billion missed a Street consensus estimate of $2.04 billion. The company has had mixed recent results, beating earnings per share in fourth straight quarters, while missing revenue estimates from analysts in six straight quarters. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLD/analyst-ratings">lowered their price targets </a>on the stock recently. While the quarterly results showed growth, management commentary said that customers were being more cautious given "policy uncertainty." The company reiterated full-year guidance, but the commentary could be something to watch going forward.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href=" https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0417"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="991" height="499" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17174955/Screenshot-380.png" alt="" class="wp-image-877780" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17174955/Screenshot-380.png 991w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17174955/Screenshot-380-300x151.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17174955/Screenshot-380-768x387.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px" /></a></figure>
Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>): Gold stocks continue to be hot with Benzinga readers with Alamos taking its turn on the Stock Whisper Index with gold at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries/25/04/44857989/gold-nears-3400-mark-experts-point-to-likely-correction-amid-bull-market-rates-will-drop-like-rock">all-time highs</a>. The stock recently got several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGI/analyst-ratings">price target increases</a> from analysts including Scotiabank and RBC Capital. Investors are preparing for the company to report first-quarter financial results on April 30. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $357.2 million and earnings per share of 23 cents. The company has beaten revenue estimates from analysts in four straight quarters and seven of the last 10 quarters overall. On the earnings side, the company has beaten analyst estimates for EPS in seven of the last 10 quarters overall. Shares are up 98% over the last year and could have more upside from a strong earnings report and positive commentary on how the strong prices of gold are helping the company's future financials.
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Boston Scientific Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>): The medical devices company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes ahead of fourth-quarter financial results. The company also received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BSX/analyst-ratings">an analyst upgrade</a> from Hold to Buy from Needham with a new price target of $113. Boston Scientific is set to report first-quarter financial results on April 23. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $4.57 billion, up from $3.86 billion in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in more than 10 straight quarters. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of 67 cents, up from 56 cents per share in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in eight straight quarters. There are some concerns about<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44652075/us-tariffs-spare-drugmakers-but-threaten-diabetes-device-industry"> how tariffs could impact </a>medical devices, but Boston Scientific has remained a strong performer in the sector. The company said 2024 was one of the best years <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/02/43494194/boston-scientific-clocks-22-jump-in-q4-sales-on-strong-heart-devices-profit-and-guidance-exceeds-expectations">in its history</a>. Investors will be looking for a strong first quarter and positive commentary to kick things off in 2025.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href=" https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0417"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1001" height="497" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17175026/Screenshot-382.png" alt="" class="wp-image-877784" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17175026/Screenshot-382.png 1001w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17175026/Screenshot-382-300x149.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/17175026/Screenshot-382-768x381.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px" /></a></figure>
American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>): The credit card company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44862333/american-express-q1-card-spending-strong-ceo-maintains-annual-outlook-contingent-on-economic-climate">reported first-quarter</a> financial results on Thursday with earnings per share of $3.64 beating an analyst estimate of $3.47 and revenue of $16.97 billion beating an analyst estimate of $16.94 billion. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and for earnings per share in four of the last five quarters. In the earnings results, the company reported strong Card Member spending and higher net interest income. The company said it is seeing steady spending and credit trends despite the macroeconomic concerns. Bank of America recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/upgrades/25/04/44768565/american-express-receives-upgrade-what-makes-this-stock-so-appealing">upgraded the stock</a> from Neutral to Buy given it high-quality customer base that could keep credit losses in check. During uncertain times, credit card spending could increase and American Express remains a stock to watch with the stock up around 16% over the last year.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">80.40</td>
<td align="right">0.70</td>
<td align="right">0.87</td>
<td>44.3K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">185.84</td>
<td align="right">1.60</td>
<td align="right">0.86</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">90.17</td>
<td align="right">0.54</td>
<td align="right">0.60</td>
<td>554</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">194.92</td>
<td align="right">1.01</td>
<td align="right">0.52</td>
<td>158.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">80.51</td>
<td align="right">0.31</td>
<td align="right">0.38</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">125.09</td>
<td align="right">0.47</td>
<td align="right">0.37</td>
<td>21.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">39.97</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td align="right">0.37</td>
<td>505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">46.70</td>
<td align="right">0.17</td>
<td align="right">0.36</td>
<td>396.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">77.23</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td align="right">0.32</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">80.27</td>
<td align="right">0.11</td>
<td align="right">0.13</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">135.17</td>
<td align="right">-1.12</td>
<td align="right">-0.83</td>
<td>49.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Pulled from Benzinga Pro data</a> the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors. 
For more information on sector movers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">click here</a>.

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Leading And Lagging Sectors For April 18, 2025

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen volatile flows in recent days, mirroring the broader unease in financial markets as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty—particularly the ongoing tariff war with China—continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Despite this shakiness, Bitcoin's price action has defied some of the bearish signals, revealing a potentially deeper story beneath the surface.
What is a Bitcoin ETF?
A Bitcoin ETF is a financial product that allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without actually holding or managing the digital asset directly. These ETFs track the price of Bitcoin and are traded on traditional stock exchanges, making them an appealing gateway for both retail and institutional investors. For those who want access to Bitcoin's upside potential without the complexity of wallets, private keys, or crypto exchanges, ETFs offer a familiar and regulated on-ramp.
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They also open the door for traditional asset managers and retirement accounts to allocate capital to Bitcoin more seamlessly. That combination of accessibility, regulatory structure, and liquidity is what makes BTC ETFs attractive in a market that's still maturing.
The Key Players: IBIT, FBTC, GBTC
Currently, the top three ETFs dominating trading volume and attention are BlackRock's IBIT, Fidelity's FBTC, and Grayscale's GBTC. These funds not only lead in volume but also in total Bitcoin holdings.
As of the most recent data:
• IBIT holds the largest allocation with 570,000 BTC,
• FBTC is second with 207,000 BTC, and
• GBTC comes in third at 190,000 BTC.
These holdings highlight how significant these vehicles have become in terms of institutional and retail Bitcoin exposure.
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Outflows and the Price Puzzle
Over the past few days, Bitcoin ETF flows have turned red—signaling net outflows across the major funds. In other words, more capital has been leaving these ETFs than entering them. This would typically be interpreted as bearish for Bitcoin, especially given the size and influence these funds have.
However, what's particularly interesting is that Bitcoin's price has actually rebounded during this period, rather than falling further. This divergence suggests there may be a lag between ETF flows and spot price movement, or that other forces—such as direct buying on exchanges or futures market dynamics—are playing a stronger role in short-term price action.
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Mixed Signals
ETF flows can offer a glimpse into institutional sentiment, but they don't always tell the full story. In a complex environment where macro factors, geopolitical issues, and crypto-native trends all collide, it's worth keeping an eye on both the flows and the price action—but understanding that one doesn't always immediately dictate the other.
As Bitcoin continues to integrate more deeply into traditional financial systems, tools like ETFs will remain essential for tracking demand. For now, the market is sending mixed signals, and that may be the clearest message of all.
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Bitcoin ETF Flows Turn Negative — But Price Rebounds, Defying the Trend

Estee Lauder Cos's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.11 million shares sold short, which is 3.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Estee Lauder Cos Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744981239_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Estee Lauder Cos has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Estee Lauder Cos's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Estee Lauder Cos's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Aflac's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.16 million shares sold short, which is 1.69% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.38 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Aflac Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744981234_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Aflac has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Aflac's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Aflac's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.76%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Aflac's Recent Short Interest

VSE's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSEC#NYSE">VSEC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.12 million shares sold short, which is 11.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 9.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>VSE Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744981229_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for VSE has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing VSE's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, VSE's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.06%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

VSEC

Peering Into VSE's Recent Short Interest

U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday, a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
US Stock Market Resumes On Monday
While Good Friday isn&#8217;t a federal holiday, the U.S. stock market remains closed on that day. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Friday and will reopen on Monday, April 21. According to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the U.S. bond market will close early at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday and remain closed on Friday.
Following the Good Friday closure, Wall Street will operate normally until its next scheduled break on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
What About Global Markets?
Additionally, stock markets in Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the UK (London Stock Exchange) will be closed on April 18. Also, the Hong Kong stock market remains closed on Good Friday and Monday, April 21. However, all MSCI and currency derivatives products will be open for trading.
Notable exceptions are Japan and mainland China stock markets, which will remain open as usual.
Are Banks Open On Good Friday?
According to the Federal Reserve, most banks will remain open on Good Friday, though the working hours could be modified. Please check the bank&#8217;s website before visitng. 
Will The Mail And Postal Service Operate Today?
U.S. Postal Service facilities will operate as usual with regular mail delivery, and both UPS and FedEx services will also continue without interruption.
Is It A State Holiday?
Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in twelve states, though it is not a Federal Holiday. These states are: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, and Kentucky, which observe it for one and a half days.
Significance Of This Holiday
Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe was a sacrificial act to atone for humanity&#8217;s sins. Though the day is solemn, it is called &#8216;good&#8217; because it paves the way for Easter Sunday—the celebration of Jesus's resurrection, symbolizing triumph over death and the promise of new life.
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Cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun declared Thursday that he won&#8217;t dump his Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) holdings despite the continued decline in its value.
What Happened: Sun, the founder of the Tron (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>) blockchain, expressed a strong conviction for the second-largest cryptocurrency in an X post.
&#8220;ETH is currently at a low price, but we have no intention of selling our ETH holdings,&#8221; the cryptocurrency entrepreneur wrote.
&nbsp;Instead, he stated that Tron was looking&nbsp;to collaborate with more Ethereum&nbsp;developers to &#8220;build the industry together.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">ETH is currently at a low price, but we have no intention of selling our ETH holdings. Tron will continue to seek opportunities to collaborate with more Ethereum developers and build our industry together.
&mdash; H.E. Justin Sun &#x1f34c; (@justinsuntron) <a href="https://twitter.com/justinsuntron/status/1912945575504617945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Justin Sun is one of the largest cryptocurrency investors, with a portfolio worth more than $994 million, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/entity/justin-sun" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data&nbsp;</a>from Arkham Intelligence.&nbsp; He held 203.175 ETH as of this writing, worth $322,510, while his Lido Staked Ether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">STETH</a>) accounted for $266 million.
Ethereum has been a major cryptocurrency laggard this year, plunging more than 52% year-to-date. The mega-cap token was currently trading 60% below its December highs.
In the last two days, however, it has traded sideways with little volatility.
 &#8220;This kind of price action usually precedes a large move. Just got to wait for the break to either direction,&#8221; Daan Crypto Trades, a widely followed cryptocurrency trader, predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> Price extremely compressed. Has not really moved for the better part of 2 days. This kind of price action usually precedes a large move. Just got to wait for the break to either direction. <a href="https://t.co/dqCAz05seL">pic.twitter.com/dqCAz05seL</a>
&mdash; Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaanCrypto/status/1913124975055118441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, another well-known ETH investor, Niels, admitted that the token has been &#8220;the biggest disappointment&#8221; of this cycle.
Niels noted that major upgrades and institutional adoption have had little impact on the price, and now only <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44875406/hell-be-out-if-i-ask-him-can-trumps-threat-to-oust-powell-shake-the-fed">quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/37967762/fidelity-includes-staking-in-spot-ethereum-etf-application">approval of Ethereum staking exchange-traded funds</a> could spark a recovery.
&#8220;If these 2 things happen this cycle, $10,000 ETH is programmed,&#8221; Niels said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is now at its most crucial support zone. Despite being one of my holdings, I&#39;m admitting that ETH has been the biggest disappointment of this cycle. ETF approval, major upgrades, and institutional adoption have helped very little, and prices are now back to 2018 levels.… <a href="https://t.co/YAQMd87JoH">pic.twitter.com/YAQMd87JoH</a>
&mdash; Niels (@Web3Niels) <a href="https://twitter.com/Web3Niels/status/1912798313679630767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: At the time of writing, ETH traded at $1,588.02, down 0.37% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
The Open Interest in ETH futures rose 2.11% in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/LongShortRatio">according </a>to Coinglass. Additionally, more than 50% of Binance traders with an active ETH contract were positioned short as of this writing.
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Chinese firms are reportedly using shell entities to circumvent the hefty tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. These shell importers, which are relatively easy to establish, could potentially hit the U.S. government&#8217;s revenue collection projections.
What Happened: These shell entities, typically registered as limited liability companies (LLCs) in the U.S., are being utilized to dodge customs duties, according <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/Trump-tariffs/Shell-game-How-China-linked-front-companies-dodge-U.S.-tariffs">to</a> a report by Nikkei Asia.
&#8220;This just becomes a game of whack-a-mole,&#8221; commented Nicholas Birch, an international trade attorney at Schagrin Associates, according to the report.
These shell entities provide a &#8220;surety bond&#8221; to U.S. officials to cover expected tariff payments. However, these bonds can be significantly smaller than the actual duties, enabling the shell entities to forfeit their bonds and vanish, only to establish another shell company the following week.
Experts caution that the lack of customs supervision on importers, combined with the simplicity of creating a shell importer, heightens the risk of trade fraud.
&#8220;CBP does not screen these entities,&#8221; stated Paula Connelly, a former customs broker and senior member at trade law firm Sandler, Travis &amp; Rosenberg, according to the report.
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The report added that shell companies are merely one tactic Chinese companies employ to reduce the costs of exporting to the U.S. Other strategies include undervaluing products and concealing the origin of products by shipping them via third countries.
Why It Matters: The tariff war between the U.S. and China has been escalating, with President Trump intensifying import taxes on China to a staggering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44778488/as-trump-intensifies-tariff-war-with-china-global-economy-feels-the-tremors-whats-the-endgame-here">145%</a> on April 12. In retaliation, China raised its own tariffs to 125%.
 Chinese manufacturers and distributors, affected by these tariffs, were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44785827/us-amazon-sellers-face-unlawful-tariff-evasion-proposals-from-frenzied-chinese-suppliers-report">proposing illegal strategies</a> to U.S. Amazon sellers to decrease their tariff duties. These tactics included understating the value of their imported goods and misrepresenting the shipment's value.
By April 16, the Trump administration had raised tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle">Chinese imports by up to 245%</a>. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Global

Chinese Firms Are Reportedly Using Shell Entities To Dodge Trump's Tariffs

The Blue Whale Growth fund, backed by the billionaire Peter Hargreaves, has sold its entire stake in Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) amid fears of a global economic slowdown.
What Happened: The decision to exit Meta and Microsoft was announced by the fund&#8217;s manager, Stephen Yiu, following U.S. President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement of broad tariffs on April 2, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4049c101-65f4-4cf5-a045-78b3b7e67131">reported</a> the Financial Times.
Yiu expressed concerns that these tariffs could potentially trigger a global economic slowdown, which would negatively impact Meta&#8217;s digital advertising business. He stated, &#8220;When you have a global business in digital advertising and a global slowdown and economic uncertainty, then it does impact the top line [revenues].&#8221;
The Blue Whale Growth fund, managing £1.1 billion ($1.46 billion), has massive holdings in technology stocks, accounting for nearly 40% of the portfolio. Meta&#8217;s holding represented about 3% of this.
Yiu also revealed that the fund has been buying shares of U.S. chip designer&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), raising the stock&#8217;s share of the overall fund from 7% at the end of last year to 10%, in order to take advantage of a lower share price.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;The Blue Whale Growth fund, started in 2017 by Hargreaves, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, holds around £200 million ($265.31 million) from his family. Since Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement, Hargreaves Lansdown has reported that its customers have continued to be net buyers of the Magnificent Seven stocks, which represent nearly a third of the S&amp;P 500 by market capitalization.
In early April, UK retail investment platforms Interactive Investor and AJ Bell experienced a surge in trading volumes. Interactive Investor reached its highest-ever trading volumes on April 7, with Nvidia and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) being popular picks. AJ Bell noted an increase in purchases of the Polar Capital Technology Trust, which includes tech giants like Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple, highlighting growing interest in tech stocks.
After President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/liberation-day"> on April 2</a>, the U.S. technology sector has been particularly impacted. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) dropped 16.86% year-to-date, while VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) lost 21.5% during the same period.
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AMZN

MSFT

Billionaire Peter Hargreaves-Backed Fund Offloads Stake In Meta, Microsoft Amid Global Economic Woes

Amid escalating US-China tensions, senior scientist Yi Shouliang, formerly with the US Department of Energy, has left the U.S. to assume a new academic role at Sichuan University in China, according to a media report on Friday. What Happened: Yi recently departed the US after a short tenure as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh, as reported <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3306865/doe-senior-scientist-yi-shouliang-leaves-us-china">by</a> the South China Morning Post. He also dissolved his commercial ventures in the country.
Earlier, Shouliang served as a principal scientist and project leader at the DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where he focused on the Water-Energy Programme.
He has now accepted a new role at Sichuan University in China. Shouliang&#8217;s move comes at a time of increasing US-China tensions.
The reasons for his departure have not been disclosed. Currently, his name only appears in one patent filing and project proposals.
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At Sichuan University, Yi&#8217;s research includes advanced separation technologies and engineering. The lab also conducts exploratory research on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
These technologies are applied to high-performance membrane materials, porous functional materials, carbon capture and conversion, energy storage and gas separation, and ion-selective separation.
According to Sichuan University&#8217;s official website, Yi holds multiple titles, including Hai Na Distinguished Professor, doctoral supervisor, and head of the Green Low-Carbon Separation Technology and CCUS Innovation Team.
He is also a recipient of the National Overseas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/34031021/chinas-stealth-revival-of-thousand-talents-plan-signals-semiconductor-ambitions-despite-us-restricti">High-Level Talent Programme</a>, previously known as the &#8216;Thousand Talents Plan&#8217;.
Why It Matters: Shouliang&#8217;s move to China is part of a larger trend of top scientists leaving the US for China. This trend has been fueled by China&#8217;s revival of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/34031021/chinas-stealth-revival-of-thousand-talents-plan-signals-semiconductor-ambitions-despite-us-restricti">&#8220;Thousand Talents Plan&#8221; (TTP)</a>, a program aimed at attracting top scientists to accelerate its semiconductor industry.
Another notable departure was that of acclaimed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40939909/top-mathematician-kenji-fukaya-leaves-us-to-join-chinas-tsinghua-university-amid-rising-tensions">Japanese mathematician Kenji Fukaya</a>, who left his post in the United States to take up a full-time professorship at China's Tsinghua University. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Read Next:
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Top US Scientist Leaves Department Of Energy To Join Sichuan University Amid Rising China Tensions

Barclays&nbsp;has revised its price target for&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from $325 to $275, attributing the downgrade to weak fundamentals.
What Happened: Barclays, led by analyst Dan Levy, maintained an equal weight rating on Tesla&#8217;s stock but lowered the price target following a review of Tesla&#8217;s Q1 performance, as reported by <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/barclays-cuts-tesla-stock-price-target-to-275-from-325-93CH-4780716">Investing.com</a>. Barclays believes that, despite the downgrade, the market could respond positively if sentiment around Tesla improves — especially with Elon Musk taking a more active role and the upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) event on the horizon.
Levy and his team anticipate a low point in Tesla&#8217;s gross margin, driven by reduced production volume and operational inefficiencies. This expected drop played a key role in their decision to adjust the price target for Tesla shares.
Barclays has revised its forecast for Tesla's vehicle volume, now anticipating a decrease by 2025. Analysts view this potential drop in volume as a key concern for the company's future, with possible implications for its financial results and market valuation.
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Why It Matters: The downgrade comes amid a series of challenges for Tesla. A recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44881982/elon-musks-tesla-accused-of-manipulating-odometers-to-dodge-warranty-repairs">lawsuit</a>&nbsp;accused the company of manipulating odometer readings to avoid warranty repairs, further damaging its reputation. 
Additionally, Tesla has been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44882075/tesla-reportedly-scales-back-cybertruck-production-shifts-workers-as-sales-plummet-the-parking-lot-keeps-getting-emptier">scaling back</a>&nbsp;its Cybertruck production and reassigning workers due to a sales slump, indicating potential operational and demand issues. Meanwhile, the EV maker is encountering new obstacles in its production plans for the Cybercab and Semi, stemming from the ongoing effects of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831422/donald-trumps-145-tariffs-on-china-could-disrupt-teslas-cybercab-semi-production-report">145% tariffs </a>on Chinese goods imposed by the Trump administration.
These factors, coupled with the projected decline in vehicle volume, could significantly impact Tesla&#8217;s market valuation and financial performance in the long run.
However, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes that the&nbsp;Elon Musk-led EV giant was ‘<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44831960/dan-ives-says-tesla-best-positioned-to-deal-with-tariffs-it-will-ultimately-be-finished-cars-vs-auto-parts">best positioned</a>&#8216; to deal with the tariffs relative to the Detroit automakers like&nbsp;General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), and&nbsp;Stellantis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>). Ives&#8217;s remarks highlight Tesla&#8217;s solid standing in the U.S. electric vehicle market, where it led with a 43% share of EV sales in the first quarter of 2025.
Notably, Barclays&#8217; revised price target indicates nearly a 14% upside from Tesla&#8217;s Thursday close. Over the past month, shares of Tesla climbed 7.13%.
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STLA

Tesla Price Target Slashed To $275 By Barclays Amid Margin Woes, But Elon Musk's FSD Push Could Lift Sentiment

The U.S. Energy Department (DoE) is reportedly contemplating substantial reductions, potentially halting&nbsp;nearly $10 billion in federal&nbsp;funding for clean-energy projects. This move could jeopardize high-profile collaborations with&nbsp;Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>).
What Happened: The proposed cuts could disrupt contracts with energy companies involved in&nbsp;hydrogen, carbon capture, long-duration energy&nbsp;storage, and other technologies, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/doge-comes-for-clean-energy-putting-exxon-and-occidental-projects-at-risk-565bd42f">reported</a>. These reductions are a part of President Donald Trump's broader initiative through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size and cost of government, and could result in thousands of job losses at the Department of Energy (DOE), according to the report. 
DOGE&#8217;s&nbsp;efforts, overseen by Trump advisor Elon Musk, have already resulted in significant contract reductions and&nbsp;job cuts across the federal&nbsp;workforce. The $10 billion figure represents&nbsp;potential funding slashes in two&nbsp;DOE offices and a portion of the DOGE-driven cancellations being considered across the Energy Department.
Several key partnerships are at risk, including projects with Exxon, NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), and Occidental Petroleum, as the DOE considers cutting support. Additionally, funding for four regional hydrogen hubs—mainly in Democratic-leaning areas—is also under review.
DOE did not respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The proposed cuts follow President Trump&#8217;s earlier move to freeze billions in federal funding, affecting projects in clean energy, conservation, and transportation across the United States. This move&nbsp;in February has created <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43628767/trump-freezes-billions-in-federal-funding-jobs-and-projects-in-clean-energy-conservation-and-transportation-left-in-limbo">uncertainty </a>for thousands of workers and local economies.
Moreover, in April 2025, Trump unveiled plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44701436/trump-unleashes-beautiful-clean-coal-policies-as-wall-street-tanks-sp-500-hits-1-year-low">revive U.S. coal production</a>, marking a dramatic policy reversal from the climate-focused agendas of the Biden and Obama administrations. This shift in policy and the proposed funding cuts could significantly impact the clean energy sector and its stakeholders.
Meanwhile, DOGE has drawn severe criticism for its mass firings. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44484549/mark-cuban-on-doge-government-cuts-this-isnt-a-corporate-turnaround-this-is-the-united-states-of-america">warned </a>that abruptly cutting federal programs, agencies, and jobs without considering the economic impact could harm local economies. He noted that in some cities, up to 9% of the workforce depends on government jobs, and sudden cuts could lead to job losses, falling home values, and economic decline.
iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>) and Invesco Solar ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) climbed 1.77% and 1.19%, respectively, on Thursday.
While shares of Occidental Petroleum and Exxon Mobil rose 3.28% and 2.62%, respectively, during the same period.
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ICLN

Trump's Energy Department Mulls Cutting Billions In Clean-Energy Funds, Threatening Exxon, Occidental Projects

On Friday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks about potential collaboration in technology and innovation, signaling a strong push for deeper ties in these areas.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi shared that he and Musk had discussed "various issues," including the topics they touched upon during their earlier meeting in Washington, D.C., this year.
Modi went on to add that the discussion revolved around the &#8220;immense potential for collaboration&#8221; in tech and innovation.
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Why It's Important: The meeting between the two comes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44833951/elon-musk-led-teslas-model-y-spotted-testing-in-mumbai-ahead-of-india-debut">amid growing anticipation</a> for Tesla&#8217;s expansion into the Indian market, further fueled by a recent test run of a Tesla Model Y in Mumbai.
Tesla has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43805175/elon-musks-tesla-prepares-for-india-expansion-engineer-confirms-hiring-push-we-are-looking-for-motivated-talent-to-help-us">been hiring for roles in India</a>, a sign that the company is serious about establishing a presence there after facing challenges with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43718656/will-tesla-finally-enter-india-modi-musk-meeting-reportedly-focused-on-tariffs-starlink-licensing-and-spacex-collaboration">local tariffs and manufacturing</a> requirements.
Last month, Musk's SpaceX partnered with India&#8217;s Jio Platforms to expand Starlink <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44268506/elon-musk-led-spacex-inks-agreements-with-indias-top-telecom-providers-expands-addressable-market-by-over-850-million-users">satellite internet services</a>. SpaceX has also signed up a similar agreement with Bharti Airtel, Jio&#8217;s main competitor.
Price Action: Tesla shares dipped 0.070% on Thursday and slipped an additional 0.20% in after-hours trading, settling at $240.89. While the stock has seen some recent gains, it&#8217;s still down 36.36% year-to-date, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The EV leader currently boasts a solid growth score of 67.60%, based on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> other top industry players.
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SPACE

Politics

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Indian PM Modi Discuss Deeper Tech Ties Amid Model Y Test Run In Mumbai

Warren Buffett's anti-Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rhetoric has long been discussed in market circles, with many trying to comprehend why one of the world's most valuable assets failed to impress the "Oracle of Omaha."
That being said, his firm, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), has indirect exposure to the price moves of the apex cryptocurrency through a company that bets on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
What happened: According to the latest 13F filing, Berkshire Hathaway held 680.23 million shares of banking giant Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), translating to a stake worth nearly $29.89 billion, at the end of 2024.
Notably, BAC was Berkshire Hathaway's third-largest holding, cornering about 11.88% of its investment portfolio.
However, unlike its investor, the financial behemoth was not hesitant to park its funds in Bitcoin.
BAC has a stake in each of the six top ETFs tracking Bitcoin&#8217;s spot price, with the largest position valued at $21.78 million in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>). The company&#8217;s 13F filing revealed that it has held the shares since the first quarter of 2024 and scooped up an additional 249,292 shares in the fourth quarter.
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Why It Matters: The investment sharply contrasted with Buffett's disdain toward Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The seasoned stock picker has called Bitcoin<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728494/bitcoin-draws-ire-from-buffett-and-dimon-but-blockchain-technology-sees-a-softer-stance-from-both"> "probably rat poison squared"</a> and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728494/bitcoin-draws-ire-from-buffett-and-dimon-but-blockchain-technology-sees-a-softer-stance-from-both">&#8220;delusion&#8221;</a> in the past, questioning its intrinsic value.
Interestingly, like BAC, some other Berkshire Hathaway holdings are tied to cryptocurrencies.
Financial services company&nbsp;Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44622000/warren-buffett-avoids-bitcoin-but-do-you-know-berkshire-hathaway-holds-a-stake-in-a-bitcoin-hedge-advocate">also held over $85 million worth of IBIT shares</a> and deemed Bitcoin a &#8220;critical hedge&#8221; against fiat debasement and inflation.
Additionally, Berkshire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42480133/do-you-know-warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-has-positions-in-this-lesser-known-crypto-friendly-bank-heres-how-the-stock-has-performed-this-year">has a stake</a> in Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), a Brazil-based cryptocurrency-friendly bank.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $84,624.93, up 0.03% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
Shares of Berkshire Hathaway rose 0.13% in after-hours trading after closing 0.34% higher at $518.21 during Thursday&#8217;s regular session. BAC stock closed 0.21% higher at $37.41.
As of this writing, Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s stock was experiencing strong momentum. Go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> to see how BAC and its other top holdings perform on this metric.
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IBIT

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President Donald Trump's potential attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could rattle U.S. financial markets and undermine central bank independence, investment strategists warn.
What Happened: Trump&#8217;s aggressive stance on tariffs has already caused turbulence in the financial markets.
Investment strategists have now warned against dismissing the possibility of Trump trying&nbsp;to remove Powell from the&nbsp;Fed.
Kathy Jones, chief fixed-income strategist at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, stated that Trump&#8217;s desire to fire Powell and lower interest rates is evident, according <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-trump-fires-powell-it-would-blindside-wall-street-and-rattle-financial-markets-4b21833c?g=d37519b0-9514-4474-9d8e-414d33c0919d&amp;ref=biztoc.com">to</a> a report by MarketWatch.
Trump has publicly criticized Powell&nbsp;for refusing to lower interest&nbsp;rates, demanding that&nbsp;the central bank follow the&nbsp;European Central Bank&#8217;s example,&nbsp;which announced its latest rate&nbsp;cut on Thursday.
Despite Trump&#8217;s threats, Powell has maintained that the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/fed-chair-powell-deliver-fresh-economic-view-tariffs-inject-uncertainty-2025-04-16/">Fed will wait</a> to see how Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;tariffs impact the economy and&nbsp;inflation before proceeding with further interest-rate cuts. He also stated that the Fed would not&nbsp;intervene if the stock market&nbsp;plummeted.
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Following Trump&#8217;s social media post criticizing Powell, several press reports cited White House officials stating that <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/trump-says-his-proposed-tariffs-will-cost-americans-nothing-but-he-can-t-guarantee-anything-226489925905">Trump was not&nbsp;actually planning to fire Powell</a>.&nbsp;However, the authority Trump has to dismiss Powell remains unclear.
Analysts have warned that&nbsp;an upcoming Supreme Court decision&nbsp;could potentially undermine the independence&nbsp;of the Fed and other government agencies by expanding presidential powers. This could allow&nbsp;firings at institutions previously considered&nbsp;insulated from political pressure.
Despite the uncertainty, investors seemed willing to&nbsp;give Trump the benefit of&nbsp;the doubt, with the S&amp;P 500 index finishing&nbsp;slightly higher after a rocky&nbsp;session ahead of the long&nbsp;holiday weekend.
Why It Matters: The potential dismissal of Powell by Trump has been a topic of discussion since Trump&#8217;s re-election.
In November, Powell dismissed speculation about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41823887/powell-dismisses-talk-of-resignation-after-trump-victory-says-policy-is-still-res">his potential resignation</a> or removal upon Trump&#8217;s return to the White House, stating the president cannot legally fire the central banker.
However, Trump later said he had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42381894/donald-trump-shifts-stance-on-jerome-powell-says-no-immediate-plans-to-replace-fed-chair-i-dont-think-so">no immediate plans to remove Powell</a>.
Despite this, Trump&#8217;s criticism of Powell&#8217;s handling of interest rates has continued, leading to speculation about a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41849984/powell-brushes-off-trumps-removal-threat-economists-say-2026-could-be-his-last-stand">clash between the White House and the central bank</a>.
This ongoing tension, coupled with the lack of a perceived &#8220;Trump put&#8221; or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44661029/trump-and-fed-stand-firm-lack-of-a-put-could-drive-the-market-lower-very-quickly-warns-expert">&#8220;Fed put&#8221;</a>, could trigger a swift and significant market downturn. Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Federal Reserve

Trump's Threat To Fire Powell Could Shake US Financial Markets

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Sify Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIFY#NASDAQ">SIFY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $166.10 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings

SIFY

Earnings Scheduled For April 18, 2025

Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly scaling back its Cybertruck production and shifting workers in response to a sales slump.
What Happened: Over the recent months, Tesla has been reducing&nbsp;production targets for several Cybertruck&nbsp;lines, with some operating at a significantly reduced capacity. The size of several Cybertruck production teams has also been cut down. Since the start of the year, Tesla has been reassigning workers from the Cybertruck line at its Gigafactory Texas to the Model Y line, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-production-drops-sales-slump-2025-4">reported </a>Business Insider.
 &#8220;It feels a lot like they&#8217;re filtering people out,&#8221; a worker commented. &#8220;The parking lot keeps getting emptier.&#8221;
In Q1&nbsp;2025, Tesla sold 6,406 Cybertrucks, a 50% drop from the previous quarter. Although Elon Musk initially claimed that the vehicle had over a million reservations, fewer than 50,000 Cybertrucks have been delivered to date.
Tesla&#8217;s overall sales have also been declining, with Q1 delivery results showing&nbsp;a 13% decline from the&nbsp;same period in 2024. This decline coincides with increasing competition, protests outside showrooms, and a 40% drop in stock value year-to-date.
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Why It Matters: Tesla has once again adjusted its Cybertruck production schedule, similar to changes made in December 2024. Back then, the company informed workers about schedule changes and asked for their role preferences. Workers were told at the time that Tesla intended to reduce Cybertruck production targets for the first quarter of 2025. Notably, in March, the EV maker announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44414187/elon-musks-tesla-recalls-over-46000-cybertrucks-due-to-safety-concerns">recall of more </a>than 46,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a safety issue pertaining to the exterior panel.
The Cybertruck, a brainchild of Elon Musk, is being considered as one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662021/is-tesla-cybertruck-the-biggest-automotive-blunder-in-decades-after-fords-edsel-its-a-huge-swing-and-a-huge-miss">biggest automotive flops </a>in decades according to experts. The vehicle fell short of Musk&#8217;s ambitious sales target by a whopping 84%, with no signs of recovery in sight.
Furthermore, Tesla is reportedly sitting on nearly<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44670296/tesla-has-over-200-million-worth-of-cybertrucks-in-inventory-and-thats-raising-questions-about-demand-again"> 2,400 unsold</a> Cybertrucks worth $200 million in inventory across the U.S., which is approximately $200 million worth of inventory. The sticker shock from the base model&#8217;s price, coupled with frequent quality issues, has led to eroding trust in the vehicle.
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Tesla Reportedly Scales Back Cybertruck Production, Shifts Workers As Sales Plummet: 'The Parking Lot Keeps Getting Emptier'

Education

Press Releases

Duolingo Introduces AI-Powered Innovations at Duocon 2024

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Management

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Duolingo to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Duolingo Finishes 2024 with 51% DAUs growth, more than 40 Million DAUs, and Record Revenue in the Fourth Quarter

Duolingo Announces the Grand Opening of Duo's Treehouse

Duolingo to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, May 1, 2025

Afya

American Public Education, Inc. - Common Stock

American Public Education

Adtalem Global Education Inc. Common Stock

Adtalem Glb Education

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Common Stock

Bright Horizons Family

China Liberal Education Holdings Limited - Ordinary Shares

China Liberal Education

Coursera

Youdao, Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A Ordinary Share

Youdao

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. Sponsored ADR representing 10 Ordinary Share (Cayman Islands)

New Oriental Education

Graham Hldgs

Gaotu Techedu Inc. American Depositary Shares

Gaotu Techedu

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Common Stock

KinderCare Learning

Laureate Education

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation - Common Stock

Lincoln Educational Servs

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. - Common Stock

Grand Canyon Education

Stride

Perdoceo Education Corporation - Common Stock

Perdoceo Education

Pearson

QuantaSing Group Limited - American Depositary Shares

QuantaSing Group

Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc. - Ordinary shares

Ruanyun Edai Technology

Strategic Education

TAL Education Group American Depositary Shares

TAL Education

Udemy

Universal Technical Institute Inc Common Stock

Universal Technical

Vasta Platform Limited - Class A Ordinary Shares

Vasta Platform

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지난주에 가장 성과가 좋았던 대형주 10종목은 다음과 같다.
<ol>
<li>앨나일람 파마슈티컬스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>): 주가가 17.20% 상승했다. 이는 회사가 RNAi 치료제인 AMVUTTRA에 대한 sNDA를 FDA로부터 승인받았기 때문이다. 이 치료제는 성인 ATTR-CM 치료제이다.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44436749" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">자세한 내용은 여기에서 확인해 보자.</a></li>
<li>로쿠 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>): 주가가 15.51% 급등했다. 트럼프 미디어 앤 테크놀로지 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)이 트루스 플러스(Truth+) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44405898" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">스트리밍 앱을 로쿠 플랫폼에 출시했다는 발표</a> 이후 상승했다.</li>
<li>로빈후드 마켓츠 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>): 주가가 13.05% 상승했다. 이는 컴퍼스 포인트가 주식을 매수 등급으로 커버리지를 시작하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hood/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표주가를 61달러로 발표한 후</a> 나타났다.</li>
<li>엘빗 시스템즈 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>): 주가가 11.72% 상승했다. 이는 회사가 2024년 4분기 실적이 예상보다 좋았고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44376371" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">분기 배당금을 주당 0.60달러로 인상</a>했다고 발표한 후 나타났다.</li>
<li>보잉 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): 주가가 10.07% 상승했다. 트럼프 대통령이 보잉과 차세대 전투기 계약을 한다고 발표했기 때문이다.</li>
<li>앵글로골드 아샨티 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>): 주가가 10.05% 상승했다. 이는 금과 은의 가격 상승 때문으로 보이며, 금 가격이 사상 최고가를 기록했다.</li>
<li>쇼피파이 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>): 주가가 9.87% 상승했다. 이는 연방준비제도가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44406912" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">금리 동결을 결정한 후</a> 전반적인 시장이 강세를 보인 결과로 볼 수 있다.</li>
<li>사우스웨스트항공 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): 주가가 9.77% 상승했다. 여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44417227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">가격 전망을 상향 조정했다.</a></li>
<li>미쓰비시 UFJ 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUFG#NYSE">MUFG</a>):  주가가 9.66% 상승했다. 이는 연준의 금리 유지 결정 후 전반적인 시장 심리와 동조된 결과로 보인다.</li>
<li>듀오링고 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>): 주가가 9.09% 상승했다. 시티즌즈 캐피털 마켓츠가 주식 평가 등급을 시장수익률 상회로 상향 조정하고 목표주가를 400달러로 발표한 후 상승했다.</li>
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지난주에 가장 저조한 성과를 보인 12개의 대형주는 다음과 같다.
<ol>
<li>슈퍼마이크로컴퓨터 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): 회사의 분기 보고서가 미국 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44046734" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">증권거래위원회</a>에 제출된 후 지속적인 변동성으로 인해 26.06% 하락했다.</li>
<li>앱러빈 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43981217" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주식에 대한 여러 개의 공매도 보고서</a>가 발표된 후 21.57% 하락했다.</li>
<li>메이플베어 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>): 4분기 매출이 예상보다 저조하게 나타나고 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43985818" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 전망을 수정</a>한 후 21.53% 하락했다.</li>
<li>넷앱 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>): 회사가 예상보다 저조한 3분기 매출 결과를 발표하고 4분기 및 2025회계연도 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44024261" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">조정 EPS 가이던스를 발표한</a> 후 19.81% 급락했다.</li>
<li>퓨어 스토리지 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>): 회사가 2026회계연도 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43989517" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">매출 가이던스를 예상보다 저조하게 발표</a>한 후 19.36% 하락했다. 애널리스트들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pstg/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 전망을 수정했다</a>.</li>
<li>듀오링고 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>): 엇갈린 4분기 결과를 발표한 후 19.02% 하락다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44047945" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">애널리스트들이 주가 전망을 수정했다.</a></li>
<li>비아트리스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTRS#NASDAQ">VTRS</a>): 회사가 4분기 EPS와 매출이 예상보다 저조하게 나타나고 2026회계연도 매출 및 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44019622" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">및 EPS 가이던스도 예상보다 저조하게 발표한</a> 후 17.96% 하락했다. 뱅크오브아메리카증권 애널리스트 제이슨 게버리(Jason Gerberry)는 시장수익률 하회 의견을 유지하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/vtrs/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표주가를 11달러에 10달러로 하향 조정했다.</a></li>
<li>셈프라 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>): 회사가 4분기 결과를 발표하고 전망을 하향 조정한 후 17.83% 하락했다. 여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43984834" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표주가를 수정했다</a>.</li>
<li>팔란티어 테크놀로지 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>): 지난주 보도에서 트럼프 행정부가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44032909" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">국방부에 예산 삭감을 계획하라고 지시했다</a>고 제시한 후 지속적인 약세가 우려되어 16.21% 하락했다.</li>
<li>트립닷컴 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>): 4분기 재무 결과를 발표한 후 15.43% 하락했다.</li>
<li>스트레티지 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>): 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44037042" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">가격 하락</a> 이후 14.77% 급락했다.</li>
<li>테슬라 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 회사가 1월에 유럽엽합에서 새로운 자동차 등록이 감소한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43934934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보고서를 발표한</a> 후 13.27% 하락했다. 이는 매그니피센트 7 종목 중 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44043021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">거의 유일한 급락세를 보인 주식</a>이다.</li>
</ol>
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이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요?
1. 아틀라시안(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>)의 주식은 회사가 2분기 예상보다 좋은 재무결과를 발표하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43391113" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">애널리스트들이 가격 전망을 수정</a>한 후 15.85% 상승했다.
2. 로얄 캐리비안 크루즈(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)의 주식은 4분기 긍정적인 실적을 발표하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43312480" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">애널리스트들이 가격 전망을 상향 조정</a>한 후 14.86% 상승했다.
3. IBM(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)의 주식은 4분기 긍정적인 실적을 발표하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43341886" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">애널리스트들이 가격 전망을 수정</a>한 후 13.75% 상승했다.
4. 깃랩(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLB#NASDAQ">GTLB</a>)의 주식은 전반적인 시장의 반등으로 인해 12.30% 상승했다.
5. 체크포인트 소프트웨어 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>)의 주식은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43347093" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4분기 실적 발표</a> 후 여러 애널리스트가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHKP/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 전망을 상향 조정</a>하여 12.10% 상승했다.
6. RBC 베어링(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>)의 주식은 3분기 예상보다 좋은 실적을 발표하고 4분기 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43382549" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">순매출 가이던스를 예상치를 상회</a> 발표한 후 10.99% 상승했다.
7. 알립바바 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)의 주식은 회사의 최신 인공지능 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43351350" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">모델인 큐웬(Qwen) 2.5가 주목받으며</a> 10.88% 상승했다.
8. 듀오링고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>)의 주식은 여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">가격 전망을 상향 조정</a>한 후 10.77% 상승했다.
9. 프랭클린 리소시스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>)의 주식은 회사가 1분기 예상보다 좋은 재무결과를 발표한 후 10.70% 상승했다.
10. 클라우드플레어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>)의 주식은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/net/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">중국으로부터의</a> 인공지능(AI) 경쟁 우려로 시장이 하락한 후 전체 시장의 반등으로 인해 10.61% 상승했다.
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듀오링고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>)는 학습자들을 사로잡는 데 있어 또 하나의 마스터클래스를 선보였고, 월가도 주목하고 있다. 주식은 목요일에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/news">최대 7%까지 급등</a>했다. JP모건의 브라이언 M. 스마이렉(Bryan M. Smilek)는 상승 여지가 많다고 보며, 비중 확대 등급과 400달러의 목표 주가를 재확인했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">릴리의 등장: 영상 통화와 AI = 성공 공식</h2>
그렇다면 이번 반등을 이끄는 것은 무엇일까? 바로 듀오링고의 인공지능(AI) 사이드킥인 릴리(Lily)이다. 릴리는 이제 iOS뿐만 아니라 안드로이드와 다섯 개의 새로운 언어에서도 영상 통화를 시작할 수 있다. 일본어와 한국어가 추가될 예정이어서, 듀오링고는 지난 분기 매출의 19%를 차지한 구글 플레이 기반 매출원을 더 깊이 활용하고 있다. 대규모 영상 통화 롤아웃은 대본과 표현력 있는 애니메이션을 포함하여 단순한 신선함이 아니라 참여도와 수익화를 높이기 위한 계산된 조치이다.
또한 읽어보세요: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42418801/duolingo-and-netflix-bring-squid-game-fans-closer-to-korean-with-new-language-challenge">듀오링고와 넷플릭스가 오징어 게임 팬들을 한국어에 더 가깝게 만드는 새로운 언어 도전 과제를 제공</a>
듀오링고 맥스(Duolingo Max), 이 회사의 GenAI 기반 프리미엄 서비스도 인기를 얻고 있다. 스마이렉은 2024년에 450,000명에서 2025년에는 137만 명으로 맥스 구독자가 급증하여, 올해 1억 5천 3백만 달러를 발생시킬 것으로 추정하고 있다. 이는 구독 매출의 거의 5분의 1에 해당한다. 새해 캠페인에서 맥스 요금을 20% 할인해 주는 것도 언어 학습자들에게 큰 혜택이 되었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">미국 내 중국어 학습자 급증 &#8211; 그 이유는?</h2>
이 이야기에 또 다른 반전이 추가되었다. 미국 내 중국어 학습자가 전년 대비 216% 증가했다. 일부는 잠재적인 미국 금지 조치에 따른 틱톡 대안으로 여겨지는 중국어 학습 앱 레드노트(RedNote)를 주목하고 있다.
하지만 스마이렉은 레드노트를 듀오링고의 게임 체인저로 보지 않고 있다. 대신 그는 계절적 트렌드인 새해 결심과 1월 29일에 다가오는 설날, 그리고 지난 1년 동안 노출이 80% 증가한 듀오링고의 자체 마케팅 파워를 지적한다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">강력한 성장 경로</h2>
일일 활성 사용자 수가 2025년에 37% 증가할 것으로 예상됨에 따라, 듀오링고는 언어 학습에서는 참여도가 진정한 화폐라는 것을 증명하고 있다.
그리고 AI 기반 튜터링이 활성화됨에 따라, 듀오링고의 400달러 목표 주가는 상승 궤도의 또 다른 이정표일 수 있다.
가격 확인: 듀오링고의 주식은 금요일 미국 동부 시간 오후 1시 34분에 2.63% 상승한 350.80달러에 거래되었다. 목요일에 이 주식은 6.8% 상승한 341.80달러로 마감되었다.
다음 읽기: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43047212/metas-community-notes-to-exempt-paid-ads-leaving-marketers-puzzled-about-organic-content-risks-report">메타의 &#8216;커뮤니티 노트&#8217;가 유료 광고를 면제함으로써 마케터들을 유기적 콘텐츠 리스크에 대한 혼란에 빠뜨립니다: 보ㅗ</a></li>
</ul>
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듀오링고의 AI 기반 중국어 학습자들의 급증으로 낙관적인 분석가들이 감동

듀오링고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>)의 주가가 수요일 정규 거래 중 잠시 8% 이상 급등했다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">주요 애널리스트들</a>이 목표 주가를 긍정적으로 수정한 덕분이다.
<ul>
<li>니덤(Needham)이 목표 주가를 310달러로 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>JMP 증권은 새로운 목표를 275달러로 설정했다.</li>
<li>뱅크 오브 아메리카도 298달러로 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>JP모건은 303달러로 주가 목표를 상향 조정했다.</li>
</ul>
이러한 낙관주의의 물결은 듀오링고가 생성 AI와 대규모 언어 모델(LLM)을 전략적으로 사용하는 데서 비롯된다. JP모건의 분석가인 브라이언 M. 스마이렉(Bryan M. Smilek)은 &#8220;우리는 듀오링고가 GenAI/LLM을 활용하여 인간 교사만큼 효과적으로 교육한다는 목표를 달성하고 있다고 믿고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
이러한 기술은 &#8220;학습자 경험을 변화시키고, 제품 최적화 및 콘텐츠 개발 속도를 높이며, 교육 효율성을 심화하고, 비용 효율성을 향상시키고 있다&#8221;고 그가 덧붙였다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40922597/russell-2000-outpaces-s-p-500-as-small-caps-anticipate-feds-interest-rate-move">러셀 2000 지수가 S&amp;P 500을 초과 달성한 이유: 작은 기업들이 연준의 금리 인상 기대를 반영</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">공매도 투자자 주의: 스퀴즈 가능성이 다가온다</h2>
그러나 사람들의 관심을 끄는 것은 장밋빛 분석가의 전망만이 아니다. 듀오링고의 공매도 지표는 스릴 넘치는 거래 환경을 위한 무대를 마련할 수 있다.
5.8%의 공매도 비율은 일부 투자자들이 주가 하락에 베팅하고 있음을 시사하는 적당한 수준의 약세 심리를 나타낸다.
커버하는 데 걸리는 일수는 5.82일로, 이는 모든 숏 포지션을 커버하는 데 일반적인 거래량의 거의 6일이 소요된다는 의미이다. 이 시나리오는 주식이 계속 상승할 경우 공매도 스퀴즈(압박)을 위한 절호의 기회를 만든다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">저유동성, 높은 리스크: 변동성 예고</h2>
흥미를 더하는 요소로, 듀오링고의 주식 유통량이 약 3,500만에서 4,000만 주로 매우 낮아 큰 가격 변동에 취약하다.
일반적으로 일일 거래량이 50만 주 미만인 경우 사소한 매수 또는 매도조차도 대규모 매수/매도 스프레드로 인해 큰 변동으로 이어질 수 있다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">앞으로의 롤러코스터 가능성</h2>
따라서 현재 듀오링고가 긍정적인 분석가들의 정서에 힘입어 높은 상승세를 타고 있는 동안 거래자들은 공매도 역학에 대해 경계심을 유지해야 한다.
주식이 상승세를 지속한다면, 공매도 압박 가능성이 발생하여 흥미로운 거래 상황이 만들어질 수 있으며, 이는 앞으로의 주식을 주목할 만한 주식으로 만들 것이다.
주가 움직임: 듀오링고의 주식은 수요일 6.58% 상승한 287.54달러에 마감 되었다. 이후 시간외 거래에서 0.33% 추가 상승했다.
다음 읽기: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41029448/s-p-500-hits-all-time-highs-nasdaq-100-tops-20k-ahead-of-key-economic-data-whats-driving-markets">S&amp;P 500이 사상 최고치를 기록하고, 나스닥 100이 20K를 넘어서다: 주요 경제 데이터 발표 전 시장을 움직이는 요인은?</a></li>
</ul>
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듀오링고의 주가 급등, 목표가 상향 조정: 공매도 압박이 시작되고 있나?

지난주 연방준비제도(연준)가 금리를 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 인하하기로 결정하면서 기술, 건설, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40937291/bank-stocks-hit-inflection-point-after-feds-50-basis-point-cut-analyst-reveal-top-p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">산업, 기계 그리고 금융 부문</a> 전반에 걸쳐 주가가 상승했다.
이들 11개 대형주는 지난주 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요?
1. 콘스텔레이션 에너지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)가 크랜스 청정 에너지 센터(Crance Clean Energy Center) ​​출범과 스리마일섬(Three Mile Island) 1호기 재가동을 지원하기 위해 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)와 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40957437" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">20년 전력 구매 계약을 체결</a>한 후 지난주 주가가 30.11% 급등했다.
2. 비스트라(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)가 누빈 자산운용(Nuveen Asset Management) 및 애비뉴 캐피탈 매니지먼트 II(Avenue Capital Management II)의 계열사와 비스트라 비전(Vistra Vision)의 총 15% 지분을 인수하기로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40943063" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">최종 계약을 체결</a>한 후 지난주 주가는 26.10% 상승했다.
3. 카바나(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)의 주식은 에버코어(Evercore) ISI가 목표 주가를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVNA/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$142에서 $157로 상향 조정</a>한 후 22.52% 상승했다.
4. 심보틱(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>)의 주식은 연준이 금리를 50bp 인하하겠다고 발표한 이후 광범위한 산업 분야의 주가가 급등하면서 지난주 19.06% 상승했다. 이는 투자와 경제 성장을 뒷받침할 수 있다.
5. 듀오링고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>)의 주식은 지난주 17.32% 상승했다.
6. 제임스 하디 인더스트리즈(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>)의 주식은 연준이 금리를 50bp 인하를 발표한 후 투자와 경제 성장을 뒷받침할 수 있는 광범위한 산업 분야의 주식이 급등하면서 16.38% 상승했다. 이 회사는 또한 자사주 최대 840만 주를 매입했다고 발표했다.
7. 텍사스 퍼시픽 랜드 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>)의 주식은 연준의 금리 인하 이후 유가가 상승하면서 석유 및 가스 기업들의 주가가 급등하면서 수요 전망이 상향 조정될 수 있어 15.73% 상승했다.
8. 크라우드스트라이크 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)의 주식은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/crwd/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">몇몇 분석가들</a>이 매수 예측을 유지하고 소프트웨어 사고에 따른 고객 반발이 대부분 지나갔다고 말하면서 주가는 15.71% 상승했다.
9. 메이플베어(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>), 또는 인스타카트의 주식은 13.92% 상승했다.
10. 모빌아이 글로벌(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>)의 주식은 인텔(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/intc" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for INTC" data-google-interstitial="false">INTC</a>)이 투자자들에게 이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40949356" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">이스라엘 자율주행 회사</a>의 대주주 지분을 포기하지 않을 것이라고 확신한 후 지난주 13.47% 상승했다.
11. 리 오토(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)의 주가는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40946478" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">12.66% 상승</a>했다. 중국 인민은행이 금리를 인하할 것이라는 기대감에 앞서 미국 상장 중국 기업들의 주가가 상승했다.
또한 읽어야 할 기사:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%85%B8%EB%B3%B4-%EB%85%B8%EB%94%94%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC-%EC%B8%84%EC%9D%B4-%EB%B0%8F-%ED%8E%98%EB%8D%B1%EC%8A%A4%EB%8A%94-%EC%A7%80%EB%82%9C%EC%A3%BC-%EC%B5%9C%EC%95%85%EC%9D%98-%EC%84%B1%EA%B3%BC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">노보 노디스크, 츄이 및 페덱스가 지난주 대형주 하락폭이 가장 큰 10개 종목 중 일부</a></li>
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콘스텔레이션 및 카바나는 지난주 최고 성과를 보여준 11개 대형주 중 일부 (9월 16일-9월 20일)

인기 언어 학습 플랫폼 듀오링고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) 수요일 시장 마감 후 1분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 여기에는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/g38711956/duolingo-reports-45-revenue-growth-and-record-profitability-in-first-quarter-2024-raises-full-year">세부사항을 살펴보자. </a>
세부 사항 (The Details):
듀오링고는 분기별 주당 순이익을 57센트로 보고했는데, 이는 애널리스트들의 합의 추정치인 27센트를 111.11%나 앞선 것이다.
분기별 매출은 1억 6,760만 달러로 분석가 컨센서스 추정치 1억 6,567만 7천 달러를 웃돌았으며 지난해 같은 기간보다 44.91% 증가했다.
이 회사는 총 예약액이 1억 9,750만 달러로 전년 동기 대비 41% 증가했다고 보고했다. 구독 예약액은 1억 6,150만 달러로 전년 동기 대비 47% 증가했다.
유료 구독자는 총 740만명으로 전년 동기 대비 54% 증가했다. 일일 활성이용자(DAU)는 3,140만명으로 전년 동기 대비 54% 증가했고, 월간 활성이용자(MAU)는 9,760만명으로 전년 동기 대비 35% 증가했다.
듀오링고의 CEO인 루이스 폰 안(Luis von Ahn)은 "기록적인 수익성과 함께 강력한 예약 및 매출 성장을 통해 또 다른 분기의 뛰어난 실적을 보고하게 되어 기쁘게 생각한다"고 말했다. "일일 활성 사용자 수가 전년 대비 54% 증가한 것은 기록적인 일일 순 사용자 추가 수에 힘입은 것이다. 사용자 참여도를 측정하는 DAU 대 MAU 비율은 시간이 지남에 따라 수천 가지 제품 개선이 이루어지면서 사상 최고치를 기록했다."
전망 (Outlook): 
듀오링고는 2분기 매출이 추정치 1억 7,690만 달러 대비 1억 7,500만~1억 7,750만 달러, 2024년 연간 매출이 추정치 7억 2,823만 달러 대비 7억 2,650만~7억 3,550만 달러에 이를 것으로 내다봤다.
"우리는 아직 수익 창출 여정의 초기 단계에 있으며 예약을 향상할 수 있는 다양한 방법을 찾고 있다고 믿는다. 우리는 더 높은 가격의 구독 등급인 듀오링고 맥스(Duolingo Max)의 광범위한 출시와 가족 플랜 개선을 위한 진전을 통해 연간 지침을 높일 수 있다는 자신감을 갖게 되어 기쁘게 생각한다"고 폰 안이 말했다.
관련 뉴스: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38653933/hims-hers-health-reports-better-than-expected-q1-results-strong-guidance">힘스 앤 허스 헬스, Q1 결과 및 강력한 가이던스 </a>
DUOL 주가 움직임: 듀오링고의 주가는 수요일 시간외 거래에서 11.70% 하락한 216.01달러에 거래되었다.
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