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Metaplanet Inc is engaged in the Hotel business and also builds and invests in decentralized, trustless, and secure Web3 platforms, companies, and communities that leverage the power of blockchain technology. The company strives to create a more equitable and decentralized digital economy, where users have full control over their data and assets and to enable practical Web3 adoption for all. Its reportable segments are Hotel Business and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Hotel Business segment which includes operating and managing the Royal Oak hotel in Japan.

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Jamie Dimon, CEO of&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), addressed employees at a town hall meeting on Thursday at the bank&#8217;s&nbsp;Dallas corporate conference center in&nbsp;Plano, Texas.
What Happened: Dimon humorously opened the session, which lasted about an hour, with a joke, promising, "No swearing this time,&#8221; setting a relaxed tone, according to <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/03/21/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-inflation-economy-return-to-work-wall-street-veterans-dei/">a</a> report by Fortune. He discussed his future at JPMorgan, stating he plans to remain CEO for a &#8220;few more years&#8221; before transitioning to a chairman role.
He also expressed interest in joining a nonprofit board post-JPMorgan, according to attendees.
Dimon addressed the bank&#8217;s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, reaffirming its commitment to these initiatives.
However, Jennifer Piepszak, JPMorgan&#8217;s COO, announced a name change to DOI—diversity, opportunity, and inclusion—in a memo on Friday. The bank plans to reduce certain training and reallocate programs to different business lines.
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Dimon also touched on the bank&#8217;s return-to-office policy, emphasizing the benefits of in-person work for young employees. Despite logistical challenges, he praised the facilities team for their efforts. The meeting followed a February session where Dimon faced employee frustration over the return-to-office mandate.
Why It Matters: The town hall meeting comes amidst ongoing discussions about JPMorgan&#8217;s return-to-office policy.&nbsp;Jamie Dimon has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44300682/jamie-dimon-doubles-down-on-work-from-home-criticism-where-did-you-get-your-amazon-packages">vocal</a> about his stance&nbsp;on the importance of in-office work, arguing that remote work can hinder creativity and slow decision-making.
In a previous town hall, he addressed employee concerns, stating, &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to work at JPMorgan&#8221; if they disagreed with the policy.
Additionally, Dimon has weighed in on broader economic issues, highlighting concerns over geopolitical tensions and potential tariff impacts. During a conversation with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Dimon described the economy as experiencing a &#8220;soft landing&#8221; but noted the presence of significant turbulence.
He emphasized the uncertainty surrounding proposed tax plans and the impact of tariffs on the global economy.
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Jamie Dimon Reveals He Will Remain JPMorgan's CEO For 'Few More Years,' Jokes He Won't Swear This Time

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made some notable trades, including significant buys and sells.
Ark Invest's fund bought Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>), Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEAM#NASDAQ">BEAM</a>), Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACB#NASDAQ">PACB</a>) and Absci Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>), while selling Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>), Repare Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPTX#NASDAQ">RPTX</a>), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), and Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>).
The IRDM Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>), and ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) funds purchased a total of 68,355 shares of Iridium Communications Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $27.65, is approximately $1.89 million.
The BEAM Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK and Ark Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) funds bought a total of 28,717 shares of Beam Therapeutics Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $23.3, is approximately $669,106.
The PACB Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought a whopping 243,300 shares of Pacific Biosciences of California Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $1.3, is approximately $316,290.
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<li>Repare Therapeutics: Ark Invest sold 54,786 shares through ARKG.</li>
<li>Amgen Inc: Ark Invest sold 990 shares through ARKG.</li>
<li>Veeva Systems Inc: Ark Invest sold 1,322 shares through ARKG.</li>
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Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google embarked on a 100-day mission to create a competitor to ChatGPT. The project, led by&nbsp;Sissie Hsiao, aimed to counter the rising popularity of&nbsp;OpenAI&#8217;s&nbsp;ChatGPT.
What Happened: In December 2022, Hsiao, a veteran of over 16 years at Google, was tasked with assembling a team to develop a chatbot named Bard, as reported <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/google-openai-gemini-chatgpt-artificial-intelligence/">by</a>&nbsp;Wired.
This initiative was part of Google&#8217;s response to the &#8220;code red&#8221; triggered by ChatGPT&#8217;s release. Despite initial challenges, including Bard&#8217;s inaccuracies and offensive responses, the team pushed forward.
Google executives, including&nbsp;Sundar Pichai, emphasized the need for rapid progress.
The urgency was heightened by the integration of ChatGPT into&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.'s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Bing search engine.
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To maintain its AI leadership, Google accelerated Bard&#8217;s development, branding it as an &#8220;experiment&#8221; to manage expectations.
Despite setbacks, such as a factual error in a marketing video that affected Alphabet&#8217;s stock value, Google continued to refine Bard.
The company ultimately merged its AI research teams, DeepMind and Google Brain, to create a more powerful language model, Gemini, which outperformed ChatGPT in several tests.
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Why It Matters: The race to develop a ChatGPT rival is a crucial chapter in Google&#8217;s AI journey.
In December 2023, Google unveiled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36131334/google-fires-biggest-salvo-against-openai-with-gemini-and-tiktok-parent-says-more-powerful-model-com">Gemini</a>, marking a significant move against OpenAI.
In early 2024, Google faced challenges with Gemini, including inaccurate image generation, leading to a temporary suspension of this feature.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37256429/gemini-ai-takes-a-timeout-google-halts-image-generation-after-historical-figure-controversy">Controversies</a>&nbsp;surrounding Gemini&#8217;s inaccuracies prompted&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;to acknowledge the issues, stating they were &#8220;completely unacceptable.&#8221;
Amid these challenges,&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37763969/elon-musk-says-woke-ai-like-google-gemini-can-be-deadly-it-will-do-whatever-it-can-potentially-even">voiced concerns</a> about the potential dangers of &#8220;woke AI&#8221; like Gemini, highlighting the risks associated with AI programmed to enforce diversity.
Despite these hurdles, analysts remain optimistic about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41633398/alphabet-at-the-forefront-of-the-ai-race-analysts-see-attractive-valuation-highligh">Alphabet&#8217;s position</a>&nbsp;in the AI race, citing its strength in cloud, search, and YouTube segments.
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A Norwegian man has taken legal action against Sam Altman-led OpenAI alleging that ChatGPT falsely claimed he murdered his children.
What Happened: Arve Hjalmar Holmen discovered the alleged fabrication after asking ChatGPT, "Who is Arve Hjalmar Holmen?"&nbsp;
The AI chatbot responded with an invented story that he had murdered two sons, attempted to kill a third, and was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
"Some think that there is no smoke without fire—the fact that someone could read this output and believe it is true is what scares me the most," Holmen said, adding that the hallucination was damaging to his reputation, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kgydkr516o">reported</a> BBC.
The digital rights organization Noyb, which is representing Holmen in the complaint, argues that ChatGPT's response is defamatory and violates European data protection laws regarding the accuracy of personal information.
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"You can't just spread false information and in the end add a small disclaimer saying that everything you said may just not be true," said Noyb lawyer Joakim Söderberg.
Microsoft Corp.-backed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) OpenAI responded by saying the issue stemmed from an older version of ChatGPT and that newer models, including those with real-time web search, offer improved accuracy, the report noted.
"We continue to research new ways to improve the accuracy of our models and reduce hallucinations," the company said in a statement.
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Why It's Important: The case highlights growing concerns over AI hallucinations—when generative models produce false yet convincing content.
Previously, Yann LeCun, Meta Platforms Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) chief AI scientist and &#8220;Godfather of AI,&#8221; said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37559453/godfather-of-ai-explains-why-chatgpt-copilot-and-other-ai-chatbots-hallucinate">AI hallucinations stem from</a> their autoregressive prediction process—each time the AI generates a word or token, there's a chance it might deviate from a logical response, gradually leading the conversation astray.
In 2023, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) also acknowledged that AI technology, in general, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31849266/sundar-pichai-opens-up-about-google-bards-trippy-troubles-no-one-in-the-field-has-yet-solved-halluci">still grappling with hallucination</a> problems.
Earlier this year, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) temporarily halted its Apple Intelligence news summary tool in the U.K. after it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries">generated inaccurate headlines</a> and misrepresented them as factual.
Google&#8217;s AI Gemini has also struggled with hallucinations—last year, it bizarrely advised using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39104319/google-defends-feature-that-spews-results-like-glue-on-pizza-and-obama-the-first-muslim-president-ai">glue to attach cheese to pizza</a> and claimed that geologists suggest people consume one rock per day.
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Sam Altman-Led OpenAI Faces Legal Action Over ChatGPT 'Hallucination' That Accused Man Of Murder

Former Facebook executive turned whistleblower says Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has been blocking her from speaking with lawmakers about explosive allegations involving the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44294128/meta-silences-whistleblower-who-worked-with-mark-zuckerberg-and-sheryl-sandberg-book-alleges-harassment-and-shady-china-strategy">company's ties to China</a>, harm to teen users, and workplace misconduct.
What Happened: Sarah Wynn-Williams, who spent six years at Facebook as director of global public policy, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44363736/zuckerbergs-global-push-meta-faces-scrutiny-over-privacy-free-speech-regulatory-tactics">published a memoir this</a> month titled "Careless People," detailing her time at the company.
Meta quickly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44294128/meta-silences-whistleblower-who-worked-with-mark-zuckerberg-and-sheryl-sandberg-book-alleges-harassment-and-shady-china-strategy">filed an arbitration demand</a>, claiming the book violated a non-disparagement agreement she signed when leaving in 2017.
The arbitrator issued an emergency order temporarily banning Wynn-Williams from making "disparaging, critical or otherwise detrimental comments" about Meta or promoting the book.
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That order, her attorneys say, is now preventing her from responding to requests from lawmakers in the U.S., U.K., and European Union, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/tech/meta-whistleblower-sarah-wynn-williams-response-congress/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
"Members of the United States Congress, the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and the Parliament of the European Union have requested to speak with Ms. Wynn-Williams," her legal filing states. But under the gag order, she "appears to be blocked from speaking" to them.
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Why It's Important: The book includes claims about Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook's efforts to expand in China and an allegation of sexual harassment involving top Meta executive Joel Kaplan.
Meta called the memoir "out-of-date" and containing "false accusations."
The memoir also sheds light on Meta&#8217;s failed Free Basics initiative in India, which was thwarted by a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44351682/meta-whistleblower-reveals-how-a-low-ranking-indian-official-outsmarted-mark-zuckerberg-and-crushed-facebooks-free-basics-with-one-single-click">single decision from a low-ranking</a> official at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
Price Action: Meta's stock ended Friday&#8217;s regular session at $596.25, gaining 1.75%. In after-hours trading, it gained an additional 0.13%. So far this year, the stock has declined by 0.50%, and over the past 12 months, it has surged 17.01%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Facebook Whistleblower Says Mark Zuckerberg-Led Meta's Gag Order Is Silencing Her From Speaking To Congress About China Ties, Teen Harm, And Harassment Claims

The Donald Trump administration is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/02/43424235/300000-venezuelans-lose-protected-immigration-status-trump-official-says-program-is-contrary-to-the-national-interest">revoking legal status</a> for hundreds of thousands of migrants, reversing a key Joe Biden-era immigration policy and reigniting debate over the scope of executive authority.
What Happened: In a move set to take effect April 24, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will end the temporary legal protections granted to roughly 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela under former President Biden's parole program, reported Reuters.
The change, outlined in a notice scheduled for publication in the Federal Register, will subject these individuals to expedited removal if they remain in the U.S. without another legal status.
Trump has also signaled that a decision on ending parole protections for some 240,000 Ukrainians will come "very soon."
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Why It's Important: The parole program, launched in 2022 and expanded in 2023, allowed migrants to enter the U.S. by air with a sponsor and stay for up to two years.
President Trump has argued the program exceeded the bounds of federal law and called to terminate it via an executive order signed on Jan. 20.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, a federal judge criticized the Trump administration for not adequately responding to a court order regarding <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44428767/trump-administration-failed-to-respond-to-court-order-on-deportation-flights-explain-non-compliance-by-tuesday-says-judge">Venezuelan deportation flights</a>.
This legal battle unfolds as Trump pursues an aggressive deportation agenda, targeting the removal of one million undocumented immigrants within his first year back in office.
Economists and investors are closely watching these immigration policies, as they could significantly impact the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44067679/trumps-immigration-policy-could-be-the-key-to-inflation-and-market-shifts-investors-warn">U.S. labor market and economic growth</a>.
Analysts warn that the reduction in immigration could slow GDP growth, potentially affecting market expectations and Federal Reserve decisions.
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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared that the 2010 film "The Social Network" left him feeling misrepresented and hurt, criticizing the movie for fabricating parts of his life to make the story more dramatic.
What Happened: They "made up a bunch of stuff that I found kind of hurtful," Zuckerberg said during a public Q&amp;A at Facebook's headquarters in California in 2014. "I haven't spent a lot of time thinking about that movie in a while. I kind of blocked that one out."
Zuckerberg particularly took issue with the film's portrayal of his motivations for building Facebook.&nbsp;
In the movie, his character, played by Jesse Eisenberg, is shown creating the platform to impress women after a breakup. However, Zuckerberg said that this narrative was far from the truth.&nbsp;
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The Meta CEO said he was already dating Priscilla Chan, his wife now, at the time.
He added that the filmmakers prioritized entertainment over accuracy.&nbsp;
"I think the reality is that writing code and then building a product and building a company is not a glamorous enough thing to make a movie about, so you can imagine that a lot of this stuff they had to embellish or make up," he stated.
One detail the movie did get right? His signature gray T-shirt. Zuckerberg confirmed he owns multiple versions of the same shirt to avoid wasting time on trivial daily decisions like what to wear or eat.
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In the last quarter, Meta reported a revenue of $48.39 billion, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">analyst expectations</a> of $47.03 billion. The company also reported earnings of $8.02 per share for the quarter, exceeding the projected $6.77 per share.
Year-to-date, Meta stock has dropped by 0.50%, while in the past 12 months, the company's shares have gained 17.43%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Pfizer, Spire, and TriCo Bancshares have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 6%.
Pfizer
Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) discovers, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products in the U.S. and internationally.
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Pfizer has raised its dividends every year for the last 15 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Dec. 12, the company increased the quarterly payout from $0.42 to $0.43 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.72 per share. The dividend yield on the stock currently stands at 6.60%.
Pfizer&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 was $63.63 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 4, the company posted revenues of $17.76 billion and EPS of $0.63. Both figures came in above the consensus estimates.
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Spire
Spire (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>) engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the U.S.
The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 22 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 14, Spire raised the quarterly payout from $0.755 to $0.785 per share, equal to an annual figure of $3.14 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 4.12%.
Spire&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 was $2.51 billion. According to the company's Q1 2025 earnings release on Feb. 5, it posted revenues of $669.10 million and EPS of $1.34. Both figures came in below the consensus estimates.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44139116/demystifying-spire-global-insights-from-4-analyst-reviews">article by Benzinga</a> for four analysts' insights on Spire.&nbsp;
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TriCo Bancshares
TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBK#NASDAQ">TCBK</a>) operates as a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank that provides commercial banking services to individual and corporate customers.
TriCo Bancshares has increased its dividends every year for the past 12 years. According to the company&#8217;s most recent dividend hike announcement on Feb. 22, 2024, its board raised the quarterly payout from $0.30 to $0.33 per share, equating to $1.32 annually. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 20, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The current yield on the dividend is 3.22%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $388.76 million. In its most recent earnings release on Jan. 23, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $100.36 million and EPS of $0.88. Both figures beat the Street estimates.&nbsp;
Pfizer, Spire, and TriCo Bancshares are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3-6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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A Tesla Cybertruck owner returned from a trip to find his vehicle had been keyed. Instead of getting angry, he used the incident to promote Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), saying the act of vandalism did nothing to hurt the company or its CEO, Elon Musk.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;This Craziness Has To Stop&#8217;</h2>
Chris, who goes by &#8220;Common Sense American&#8221; on social media, <a href="https://x.com/chrisontesla/status/1901335888187269199">posted</a> about the incident, questioning the logic behind keying his truck. &#8220;Does this hurt Elon Musk? Keying my car? No,&#8221; he said, adding that if he didn&#8217;t have a wrap on his truck, he would simply take it to Tesla for repairs, giving the company more revenue.
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&mdash; Common Sense American (@chrisontesla) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisontesla/status/1901335888187269199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;Does it hurt me? Not really, just makes me think less of you that you would actually harm someone else&#8217;s property out of some ideology or whatever your point was to do this,&#8221; he continued.
Rather than letting the situation bring him down, Chris said he would channel his frustration into something positive for Tesla. &#8220;I kind of thought about like what could I do. I can lash out and I don&#8217;t know, be mad about it, or I can help Tesla sell more cars, and that&#8217;s exactly what I&#8217;m gonna do.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Go Schedule A Demo Drive&#8217;</h2>
Chris, who has owned both a Model X and a Cybertruck, encouraged his followers to test-drive a Tesla and see for themselves what makes the vehicles stand out.
&#8220;If you&#8217;ve never driven a Tesla, go drive one. Go schedule a demo drive,&#8221; he said, explaining that Tesla&#8217;s test-driving process is simple and does not involve salespeople pressuring customers.
&#8220;Most of the time you just show up, the app points you directly to the car, you go get in it and you drive it around. It&#8217;s an awesome experience. Go try it out.&#8221;
He ended his message with sarcasm directed at the person who keyed his truck: &#8220;So to whoever keyed the car, thank you. You just sold a lot more Teslas. I appreciate you.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Escalating Attacks Against Tesla</h2>
The keying incident comes at a time when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394560/elon-musks-tesla-targeted-with-arson-attacks-in-las-vegas-kansas-city-report">Tesla has faced</a> more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44135841/elon-musk-slams-attacks-on-tesla-vehicles-after-incident-in-brookline-vandalism-is-not-free-speech">serious acts of vandalism</a> and arson across the country, incidents Attorney General Pam Bondi has described as &#8220;nothing short of domestic terrorism.&#8221;
On March 18, five Teslas were damaged when a fire was started at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas. &#8220;This was a targeted attack against a Tesla facility,&#8221; said Dori Koren, assistant sheriff for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Officials found &#8220;RESIST&#8221; spray-painted on the facility's doors and evidence of gunfire aimed at Tesla vehicles.
A day earlier, two Cybertrucks caught fire at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, in what authorities suspect was arson. Last week, a Tesla dealership in Oregon was hit with more than a dozen gunshots, and multiple Teslas were vandalized in Massachusetts.
The FBI is involved in multiple investigations, but no arrests have been made.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk Responds</h2>
The surge in attacks has coincided with Musk's new role in the White House, where he is leading the Department of Government Efficiency. The company's stock has plummeted 38% this year, and several top Tesla executives have sold off $100 million in shares.
Musk, who has frequently clashed with critics, dismissed the violence as politically motivated. &#8220;Because I am a deadly threat to the woke mind parasite and the humans it controls,&#8221; he <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1901635479528726969">wrote</a> on X.
Despite the escalating backlash, Tesla owners like Chris are standing by the company—and, in some cases, using these attacks to encourage even more people to buy Teslas.
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Kinross Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 7.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.82%. Currently, Kinross Gold has a market capitalization of $15.01 billion. 
Buying $100 In KGC: If an investor had bought $100 of KGC stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $494.31 today based on a price of $12.20 for KGC at the time of writing.
<h3>Kinross Gold's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Kinross Gold 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Fair Isaac (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 22.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.07%. Currently, Fair Isaac has a market capitalization of $45.30 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FICO: If an investor had bought $1000 of FICO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $71,916.57 today based on a price of $1853.29 for FICO at the time of writing.
<h3>Fair Isaac's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Fair Isaac Stock In The Last 15 Years

Insulet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PODD#NASDAQ">PODD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.15%. Currently, Insulet has a market capitalization of $18.84 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PODD: If an investor had bought $1000 of PODD stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $18,117.49 today based on a price of $268.32 for PODD at the time of writing.
<h3>Insulet's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742598908_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Insulet 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 7.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.84%. Currently, TJX Companies has a market capitalization of $130.18 billion. 
Buying $100 In TJX: If an investor had bought $100 of TJX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,886.60 today based on a price of $115.80 for TJX at the time of writing.
<h3>TJX Companies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742598009_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In TJX Companies 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44380108/trust-me-im-reading-what-hes-doing-every-day-nba-legend-shaq-with-a-500-million-net-worth-swears-by-warren-buffetts-investing-wisdom">Shaquille O'Neal</a> and Mark Cuban weren't exactly best friends when they first crossed paths. In fact, they were far from it.
Cuban, the outspoken billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/42803678/mark-cuban-on-selling-dallas-mavericks-stake-i-didnt-want-my-kids-feeling-the-pressure-of-walking-into-my-spot">former owner of the Dallas Mavericks</a>, used to relentlessly heckle O'Neal from the sidelines. And Shaq? He didn't hold back either. The Hall of Famer recalled Cuban constantly complaining during games, shouting, "Shaq's in the f&#x2A;ing lane! Three seconds!"
"I didn't like him at first," Shaq admitted on "<a href="https://youtu.be/FOZ0PCYeGvQ?si=Jjg_Ur4Td5d_Qbbs">The Big Podcast with Shaq</a> in December. "The first time, Mark didn't really know me, but he just started talking trash off the bat."
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Cuban, who was sitting beside him, nodded along, proudly owning the history. "Shaq didn't like me right at the beginning… And then it's just like, from there, we got along."
Somewhere along the way, their banter turned into respect. And now, they both happen to be investing in the same company—BeatBox Beverages, a ready-to-drink alcohol brand that has exploded in popularity, skyrocketing to a $200 million valuation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How They Ended Up in the Same Deal—Without Planning It</h2>
Their paths didn't intentionally cross on this one. Cuban jumped in first, way back in 2014, when BeatBox Beverages pitched on "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44367926/mark-cuban-kevin-oleary-rejected-poppi-on-shark-tank-pepsi-just-paid-1-9-billion-to-acquire-company">Shark Tank</a>." The company—a brand known for its brightly packaged, party-friendly boozy punches—asked for $200,000 in exchange for 10% equity. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43084861/mark-cubans-29-million-shark-tank-portfolio-from-200k-in-dude-wipes-to-200m-for-beatbox-beverages-im-killing-it">Cuban didn't hesitate</a>. He countered with $1 million for a one-third stake, making it one of the biggest investments in "<a href="https://youtu.be/rQafXaRkPC0?si=F4Wvm_Gniz7jYhWx">Shark Tank" history at the time</a>.
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That deal turned out to be a home run. BeatBox is now sold in over 65,000 stores nationwide, with flavors that resonate with younger drinkers looking for something beyond the usual beer and seltzers.
A decade later, Shaq—who has an eye for high-growth brands—saw an opportunity. He teamed up with BeatBox to create his own Blueberry Lemonade flavor, bringing his signature larger-than-life energy to the brand. It boasts 11.1% ABV, is gluten-free, and low in sugar—because, of course, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44068159/nba-legend-shaq-says-his-net-worth-quadrupled-once-he-took-note-from-jeff-bezos-and-started-investing-in-things-that-change-peoples-lives">Shaq knows his audience</a>.
"When I first came across BeatBox, I saw a brand with that same bold energy," Shaq said, in a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shaquille-oneal-invests-in-beatbox-beverages-partners-for-exclusive-flavor-302401122.html">statement</a> announcing the partnership. "This partnership felt like a perfect fit."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Names, Big Money, and a Bigger Trend</h2>
It's not unusual for high-profile investors to find themselves backing the same companies—especially when they have a track record of spotting winners.
Shaq and Cuban, despite their former rivalry, have both built reputations for smart business moves. Shaq's investments range from fast food to tech startups and fitness brands. Cuban, meanwhile, has his hands in everything from biotech to entertainment.
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And BeatBox? It's not just these two who see the potential. The brand has attracted a wave of celebrity investors, like Rob Dyrdek and Louis the Child, who have helped fuel its status as a party staple.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Trash Talk to Teaming Up</h2>
While Cuban and Shaq didn't exactly shake hands and plan this investment together, their shared belief in the brand speaks volumes.
It's a long way from the days of sideline arguments and trade rumors. Back in the early 2000s, Cuban actually tried to bring Shaq to Dallas—but the deal never materialized. Instead, Shaq spent years battling Cuban's Mavericks on the court, while the two threw playful jabs off it.
Now? They're not just on the same side—they're betting on the same billion-dollar beverage industry.
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Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) shares sold off on Friday after it was announced that Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) was awarded a U.S. Air Force contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44440879/boeing-shares-are-up-today-whats-going-on-2"> fighter aircraft.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Reuters reported that Boeing won the $20-billion contract over Lockheed Martin for the Next Generation Air Dominance program which will replace Lockheed Martin&#8217;s F-22 Raptor. The contract could result in orders worth hundreds of billions of dollars over its multi-decade lifetime, according to Reuters. 
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President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the new jet's name will be the F-47. He also seemed to imply foreign sales of the jet could be an option for Boeing.&nbsp;
&#8220;Our allies are calling constantly. They want to buy them also,&#8221; Trump said.&nbsp;
&#8220;We&#8217;ve given an order for a lot. We can&#8217;t tell you the price,&#8221; Trump added.&nbsp;
Boeing said the contract is the beginning of a "new generation" of fighter jets with increased "range, survivability, lethality and adaptability" in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44441688/u-s-air-force-selects-boeing-for-next-generation-air-dominance-fighter-platform">a statement</a> released later on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&#8220;We recognize the importance of designing, building and delivering a 6th-generation fighter capability for the United States Air Force. In preparation for this mission, we made the most significant investment in the history of our defense business, and we are ready to provide the most advanced and innovative NGAD aircraft needed to support the mission,&#8221; said Steve Parker, interim president and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space &amp; Security.
Why It Matters: The F-47 jet contract is another loss for Lockheed Martin which recently was eliminated from consideration to build the next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter for the U.S. Navy.&nbsp;
According to Reuters, President Trump met with Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet in recent weeks to discuss the company's F-35 amid frustration at the Pentagon over delayed upgrades.&nbsp;
LMT, BA Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lockheed Martin shares fell 5.78% on Friday to end the session at $439.77. Boeing shares climbed after news of the contract win broke and closed 3.05% higher at $178.10.
Edge Rankings: Lockheed Martin stock ranks 45.41 out of 100 in Growth and 38.54 out of 100 in Momentum. How does rival defense contractor RTX Corp. rank? Get the full BZ Edge Rankings breakdown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RTX">here</a>.
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Lockheed Martin Shares Sink After Major US Air Force Contract Goes To Boeing: What To Know

Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.57%. Currently, Amphenol has a market capitalization of $80.73 billion. 
Buying $1000 In APH: If an investor had bought $1000 of APH stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,624.20 today based on a price of $66.66 for APH at the time of writing.
<h3>Amphenol's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Amphenol Stock In The Last 10 Years

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.01%. Currently, Booking Holdings has a market capitalization of $151.52 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BKNG: If an investor had bought $1000 of BKNG stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,005.60 today based on a price of $4617.26 for BKNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Booking Holdings's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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BKNG

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Booking Holdings Stock In The Last 10 Years

Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.23% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.56%. Currently, Waste Management has a market capitalization of $90.44 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WM: If an investor had bought $1000 of WM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,559.58 today based on a price of $224.91 for WM at the time of writing.
<h3>Waste Management's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Ratings for Commercial Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) were provided by 6 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Commercial Metals and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $56.17, accompanied by a high estimate of $62.00 and a low estimate of $53.00. This current average has decreased by 6.9% from the previous average price target of $60.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742594462_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Commercial Metals among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Katja Jancic</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Piyush Sood</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Piyush Sood</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curt Woodworth</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Rosenfeld</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Katja Jancic</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Commercial Metals. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Commercial Metals compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Commercial Metals's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Commercial Metals's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Commercial Metals analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Commercial Metals</h2>
Commercial Metals Co operates steel mills, steel fabrication plants, and metal recycling facilities in the United States and manufactures rebar and structural steel, which are key product categories for the nonresidential construction sector. The Company has three operating and reportable segments: North America Steel Group, Europe Steel Group and Emerging Businesses Group.
<h3>Commercial Metals: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Commercial Metals's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 November, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.67% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: Commercial Metals's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -9.2%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Commercial Metals's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -4.23%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Commercial Metals's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.59%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Commercial Metals's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.3, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Ratings

Where Commercial Metals Stands With Analysts

In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on TTM Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTMI#NASDAQ">TTMI</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $32.25, a high estimate of $33.00, and a low estimate of $30.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 4.03% from the previous average price target of $31.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742594455_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of TTM Technologies by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ruben Roy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to TTM Technologies. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of TTM Technologies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of TTM Technologies's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTMI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on TTM Technologies analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind TTM Technologies</h2>
TTM Technologies Inc manufactures technology solutions, including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components/RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, quick-turn and technologically printed circuit boards (PCB). The company is based in the United States and derives roughly half of its revenue domestically. It organizes itself into two segments: printed circuit boards and RF&amp;S Components. The printed circuit boards segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, offers a range of printed circuit boards as well as layout design and simulation, and testing services. TTM Technologies' products are used in manufacturing, networking, telecommunications, computing, aerospace, and medical fields.
<h3>TTM Technologies: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, TTM Technologies showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 14.4% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: TTM Technologies's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.79%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.33%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): TTM Technologies's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: TTM Technologies's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.65. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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