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On Oct 2, Digital Brands Group Got Notice Of Delisting Of Failure To Satisfy A Continued Listing Rule Or Standard From Nasdaq

Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) ("Bit Digital" or the "Company"), a sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence ("AI") infrastructure headquartered in New York, announced its unaudited digital asset production, HPC services revenue, and corporate updates for the month of September 2024.
Corporate Highlights for September 2024
<ul>
<li>The Company had 256 servers actively generating revenue from its initial Bit Digital AI contract, as of September 30, 2024. The Company earned approximately $4.2 million of unaudited revenue from this contract during the month of September 2024.</li>
<li>In September 2024, the Company produced 51.5 BTC, a 3.6% decrease compared to the prior month.</li>
<li>The Company's active hash rate was approximately 2.43 EH/s as of September 30, 2024.</li>
<li>Treasury holdings of&nbsp;BTC and ETH were 731.3 and 27,388.9 with a fair market value of approximately $46.3 million and $71.3 million, respectively, on September 30, 2024.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;BTC equivalent[1] of our digital asset holdings as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 1,863.0 or approximately $118.0 million.</li>
<li>The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $104.0 million and total liquidity (defined as cash and cash equivalents,&nbsp;USDC, and the fair market value of digital assets) of approximately $222.0 million, as of September 30, 2024.</li>
</ul>

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Bit Digital Announces It Produced 51.5 BTC, A 3.6% Decrease MoM; Earned ~$4.2M Of Unaudited Revenue From This Contract During The Month Of September 2024

Bob Jornayvaz Steps Down as Chief Executive Officer and Director Following Extended Medical Leave of Absence
Intrepid Potash, Inc. ("Intrepid," "we," "the Company" or "our") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPI#NYSE">IPI</a>) today announced that Bob Jornayvaz has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of the Board following his extended medical leave of absence.
"We are thankful to Bob for his immeasurable contributions to the Company over the last two decades," said Barth Whitham, Chair of the Board. "Bob led numerous initiatives that strengthened our customer relationships, modernized our operations, and capitalized on our unique position as the only domestic producer of potash. He took great pride in the Company and its contributions to the domestic and global agriculture industry. Bob and his family remain in our thoughts, and we continue to wish him well in his recovery."
Intrepid's Chief Financial Officer, Matt Preston, will continue to serve as acting principal executive officer as the Board of Directors' search to identify a successor Chief Executive Officer remains ongoing. Mr. Whitham continued, "The Board's search for a CEO is well underway. In the interim, we are pleased to continue to have Matt and the rest of the management team lead the execution of Intrepid's strategic plan."

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Intrepid Potash Announces Bob Jornayvaz Steps Down As Chief Executive Officer And Director Following Extended Medical Leave Of Absence; CFO, Matt Preston, Will Continue To Serve As Acting Principal Executive Officer As The Board Of Directors' Search To Identify A Successor Chief Executive Officer Remains Ongoing

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Mobileye Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MBLY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Mobileye Global.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $1,333,493, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $136,473.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $3.0 and $20.0 for Mobileye Global, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Mobileye Global stands at 6772.88, with a total volume reaching 42,170.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Mobileye Global, situated within the strike price corridor from $3.0 to $20.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Mobileye Global Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728073900_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$510.3K</td>
<td>42.6K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$270.7K</td>
<td>42.6K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$137.3K</td>
<td>42.6K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$120.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$96.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>943</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Mobileye Global</h3>
Mobileye Global Inc engages in the development and deployment of ADAS and autonomous driving technologies and solutions. It is building a portfolio of end-to-end ADAS and autonomous driving solutions to provide the capabilities needed for the future of autonomous driving, leveraging a comprehensive suite of purpose-built software and hardware technologies. Mobileye is the Company's only reportable operating segment. Its solutions comprise Driver Assist, Cloud-Enhanced Driver Assist, Mobileye SuperVision Lite, Mobileye SuperVision, Mobileye Chauffeur, Mobileye Drive, Self-Driving System &amp; Vehicles. It also provides data services to Expedite Maintenance Operations with AI-Powered Road Survey Technology.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Mobileye Global, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Mobileye Global Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,126,285, the MBLY's price is up by 4.12%, now at $12.9. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Mobileye Global</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $16.333333333333332.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $14. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Mobileye Global, which currently sits at a price target of $20. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Deutsche Bank lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $15.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Decoding Mobileye Global's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BAC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Bank of America. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 9% leaning bullish and 63% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $174,800, and 8 are calls, amounting to $420,064.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $28.0 to $42.0 for Bank of America during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Bank of America's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Bank of America's whale activity within a strike price range from $28.0 to $42.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Bank of America 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728073895_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$89.4K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$39.50</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.78</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>17.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.0 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Bank of America, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Bank of America</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 33,691,554, with BAC's price up by 2.01%, positioned at $40.04.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 11 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Bank of America</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $48.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Bank of America with a target price of $47. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Bank of America, targeting a price of $49. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Bank of America, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Bank of America

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prenetics Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRE#NASDAQ">PRE</a>) stock increased by 7.9% to $5.18 during Friday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $63.2 million. </li>
<li>Chromocell Therapeutics (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRO#AMEX">CHRO</a>) shares rose 5.39% to $0.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.8 million. </li>
<li>Nuwellis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUWE#NASDAQ">NUWE</a>) shares rose 5.3% to $1.39. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 million. </li>
<li>MiNK Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INKT#NASDAQ">INKT</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.99% to $0.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.6 million. </li>
<li>Accolade (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCD#NASDAQ">ACCD</a>) shares rose 4.8% to $3.93. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $314.4 million. </li>
<li>Tharimmune (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THAR#NASDAQ">THAR</a>) shares rose 4.76% to $2.2. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trevena (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRVN#NASDAQ">TRVN</a>) shares fell 42.5% to $2.65 during Friday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.2 million. </li>
<li>Entero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTO#NASDAQ">ENTO</a>) shares declined by 16.63% to $0.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.6 million. </li>
<li>NKGen Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKGN#NASDAQ">NKGN</a>) shares fell 14.25% to $0.34. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.1 million. </li>
<li>Kazia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KZIA#NASDAQ">KZIA</a>) shares fell 10.12% to $0.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.9 million. </li>
<li>Carmell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTCX#NASDAQ">CTCX</a>) shares declined by 9.63% to $0.36. The company's market cap stands at $7.4 million. </li>
<li>Silexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLXN#NASDAQ">SLXN</a>) stock fell 6.77% to $0.43. The company's market cap stands at $4.2 million. 
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</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Friday's After-Market Session

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Roblox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with RBLX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 23 uncommon options trades for Roblox.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 34% bullish and 52%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 19 are puts, for a total amount of $1,008,017, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $169,189.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $35.0 to $47.5 for Roblox during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Roblox's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Roblox's whale activity within a strike price range from $35.0 to $47.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Roblox Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728073889_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$141.0K</td>
<td>895</td>
<td>563</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$106.2K</td>
<td>238</td>
<td>681</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$68.1K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Roblox</h3>
Roblox operates an online video game platform that lets young gamers create, develop, and monetize games (or "experiences") for other players. The firm effectively offers its developers a hybrid of a game engine, publishing platform, online hosting and services, marketplace with payment processing, and social network. The platform is a closed garden that Roblox controls, earning revenue in multiple places while benefiting from outsourced game development. Unlike traditional video game publishers, Roblox is more focused on the creation of new tools and monetization techniques for its developers then creating new games or franchises.
In light of the recent options history for Roblox, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Roblox</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 8,184,512, the price of RBLX is down -1.14% at $41.7. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 27 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Roblox</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $52.0.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chanson International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHSN#NASDAQ">CHSN</a>) shares increased by 75.5% to $26.0 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $556.5 million. </li>
<li>TDH Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PETZ#NASDAQ">PETZ</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.11% to $1.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.4 million. </li>
<li>Mangoceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGRX#NASDAQ">MGRX</a>) shares rose 5.84% to $0.23. The company's market cap stands at $6.9 million. </li>
<li>Guardion Health Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHSI#NASDAQ">GHSI</a>) shares rose 4.84% to $3.46. The company's market cap stands at $4.4 million. </li>
<li>Fresh Vine Wine (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VINE#AMEX">VINE</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.22% to $0.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.3 million. </li>
<li>Olaplex Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLPX#NASDAQ">OLPX</a>) shares increased by 2.77% to $2.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.5 billion. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Elevai Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAB#NASDAQ">ELAB</a>) shares fell 7.2% to $0.1 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.9 million. </li>
<li>Blue Star Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSFC#NASDAQ">BSFC</a>) shares fell 5.36% to $0.51. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 million. </li>
<li>Big Tree Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSY#NASDAQ">DSY</a>) shares declined by 4.94% to $3.66. The company's market cap stands at $208.9 million. </li>
<li>Safety Shot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOT#NASDAQ">SHOT</a>) shares declined by 4.73% to $1.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $73.0 million. </li>
<li>Nuzee (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUZE#NASDAQ">NUZE</a>) stock declined by 3.95% to $0.41. The company's market cap stands at $2.0 million. </li>
<li>Paranovus Enter (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAVS#NASDAQ">PAVS</a>) stock fell 2.89% to $0.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $45.1 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>1847 Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSH#AMEX">EFSH</a>) stock moved upwards by 51.4% to $1.68 during Friday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 million. </li>
<li>Primech Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMEC#NASDAQ">PMEC</a>) shares rose 7.25% to $0.75. The company's market cap stands at $28.3 million. </li>
<li>Momentus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNTS#NASDAQ">MNTS</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.97% to $0.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.9 million. </li>
<li>XCHG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XCH#NASDAQ">XCH</a>) shares increased by 4.94% to $14.22. The company's market cap stands at $843.5 million. </li>
<li>Guardforce AI Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFAI#NASDAQ">GFAI</a>) stock moved upwards by 3.38% to $1.22. The company's market cap stands at $14.4 million. </li>
<li>Smart Powerr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CREG#NASDAQ">CREG</a>) stock rose 2.38% to $0.86. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.5 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>ConnectM Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTM#NASDAQ">CNTM</a>) stock decreased by 7.5% to $0.99 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $24.6 million. </li>
<li>Graphex Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFX#AMEX">GRFX</a>) shares fell 7.28% to $0.29. The company's market cap stands at $14.4 million. </li>
<li>Air Transport Services Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATSG#NASDAQ">ATSG</a>) shares decreased by 5.98% to $14.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $920.6 million. </li>
<li>Clean Energy Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETY#NASDAQ">CETY</a>) stock decreased by 4.35% to $0.88. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $39.2 million. </li>
<li>Nature's Miracle Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) shares decreased by 3.45% to $0.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.4 million. </li>
<li>Sidus Space (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIDU#NASDAQ">SIDU</a>) shares declined by 3.23% to $2.65. The company's market cap stands at $11.0 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prairie Operating (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROP#NASDAQ">PROP</a>) shares increased by 7.0% to $10.95 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $137.5 million. </li>
<li>Oblong (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBLG#NASDAQ">OBLG</a>) stock increased by 4.83% to $4.08. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.2 million. </li>
<li>ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBB#NASDAQ">ARBB</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.08% to $0.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.4 million. </li>
<li>CCSC Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCTG#NASDAQ">CCTG</a>) shares rose 3.82% to $1.59. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.3 million. </li>
<li>Clear Secure (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOU#NYSE">YOU</a>) shares rose 3.46% to $32.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.0 billion. </li>
<li>Datasea (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTSS#NASDAQ">DTSS</a>) stock increased by 3.37% to $2.31. The company's market cap stands at $11.8 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Taoping (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAOP#NASDAQ">TAOP</a>) shares fell 12.6% to $0.73 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.3 million. </li>
<li>Verb Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERB#NASDAQ">VERB</a>) shares fell 6.96% to $0.05. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.6 million. </li>
<li>BIO-key Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKYI#NASDAQ">BKYI</a>) stock decreased by 6.65% to $0.78. The company's market cap stands at $2.3 million. </li>
<li>Nano Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares decreased by 4.66% to $0.84. The company's market cap stands at $30.2 million. </li>
<li>Alpha Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATGL#NASDAQ">ATGL</a>) stock declined by 4.17% to $6.9. The company's market cap stands at $105.3 million. </li>
<li>Banzai International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNZI#NASDAQ">BNZI</a>) shares declined by 3.94% to $3.42. The company's market cap stands at $11.7 million. 
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Apollo Technology Capital Corp. ("Apollo Capital" or "we"), today expressed its concerns about the proposed take-private of SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGRP#NASDAQ">SGRP</a>) ("SPAR") by Highwire Capital ("Highwire"), a middle-market private equity firm focused on performing leveraged buy-outs, and discloses the intent of its Chairman and CEO, a stockholder of SPAR, to vote against the transaction at the upcoming special meeting of SPAR stockholders.&nbsp;
Apollo Capital contends that, among other things: (1) there are serious questions about the credibility and certainty of Highwire's financing and the ability to close the proposed take-private transaction, (2) if Highwire cannot obtain the financing, it would only be obligated to pay to SPAR a fee of $1.76 million, and Apollo Capital believes that such an amount would not begin to compensate SPAR and its stockholders for the harm they would suffer as a result of a failed transaction following a prolonged strategic review process, and (3) the transaction is conditioned on the balance sheet cash of SPAR being not less than $14,200,000, and SPAR has not provided disclosure as to its current expectation of balance sheet cash at closing.
Following our review of the SEC disclosures by SPAR and Highwire, we question whether the proposed take-private transaction is nothing more than an option for Highwire to acquire SPAR at its sole discretion, and to the detriment of the SPAR stockholders.&nbsp; We believe that the SPAR Board of Directors (the "SPAR Board") should immediately provide its stockholders with full and fair disclosure regarding the status and the terms of Highwire's proposed financing and SPAR's closing balance sheet cash expectations.&nbsp; Without this critical information, SPAR stockholders cannot reasonably be expected to have a fully informed vote on the proposed take-private transaction. &nbsp;

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In a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, financial expert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40972049/dave-ramsey-tells-29-year-old-1m-in-debt-and-spending-like-shes-in-congress-im-getting-ready-to-">Dave Ramsey</a> didn&#8217;t hold back when discussing the Federal Reserve&#8217;s latest rate cuts and timing – just weeks before a major election. Ramsey, known for his no-nonsense approach to personal finance, raised questions about the motives behind the Fed's decision, saying it's no coincidence that interest rates were lowered so close to Election Day.
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On Sept. 18, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41086120/us-market-soars-after-fed-rate-cut-but-chartist-warns-of-potential-stock-plunge-citing-this-clas">Federal Reserve cut</a> its interest rates by half a percentage point – the first cut since 2020. While some say this is a bold move to help a struggling national economy, Ramsey calls it bogus.&nbsp;
Ramsey opened his discussion with a bold statement: &#8220;We just got word a few moments ago – surprise, surprise, 45 days from the election, the Fed dropped the interest rate … That wasn&#8217;t possible four months ago or eight months ago, but right before the election, it&#8217;s possible. That's just sus."&nbsp;
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He criticized what he sees as the politically motivated nature of the timing, asking listeners, &#8220;Are you folks in America that stupid? That you don&#8217;t look at this and go, well, that&#8217;s suspicious timing?&#8221;
The timing of the rate cut is significant because economic issues have been a focal point in the current administration's challenges. Ramsey pointed out that it's really hard to keep a party in office when the economy is struggling during an election year and emphasized that the Fed rate cuts are just a political move.&nbsp;
Ramsey believes the Fed&#8217;s decision to cut rates won't immediately impact the housing market, despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/09/41079588/fed-cuts-arent-the-key-labor-will-decide-mortgage-rates-expert-says">mortgage rates</a> being at their lowest levels since early 2023. He also mentioned that the real estate market hasn&#8217;t experienced a boom despite these lower rates. Homeowners are reluctant to sell homes with 2-3% mortgage rates and upgrade to homes with significantly higher rates.
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Ramsey proposed an additional theory: &#8220;Some people might be waiting on the Harris administration or the Trump administration to fix their life and they're going to wait until after the election to decide whether they're gonna buy a house or not." Ramsey emphasized that waiting on political outcomes to change personal financial situations is misguided.&nbsp;
George Kamel agreed, noting that while supply and demand in the housing market remain issues, some potential buyers have been holding off, waiting for rate cuts to make homes more affordable.&nbsp;
Despite the hype, Ramsey warned that the Fed&#8217;s rate cut won't immediately impact<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/09/41091240/why-the-feds-rate-cuts-wont-mean-major-mortgage-relief-expect-5-7-at-best-according-to-industry-lead"> mortgage rates</a>, as those are influenced more by the bond market. &#8220;It&#8217;ll be postelection before you see any benefit from that. But it&#8217;s all about perception … This is a PR move.&#8221;
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Ramsey and Kamel concluded the discussion by pointing out that these kinds of announcements, like the Fed rate cut or the promises of student loan forgiveness, are often politically motivated. As Kamel put it, &#8220;It&#8217;s amazing the timing of that,&#8221; and Ramsey agreed, saying, &#8220;Pretty much like during the congressional elections, midterm stuff, Biden came out and said he&#8217;s gonna forgive all student loans. And everybody knew he couldn't do it.&#8221;
In the end, Ramsey's message to his audience was clear: don't let political timing cloud your judgment regarding personal finance.
If you are considering selling or purchasing a home, take the time to get informed about the economy and other factors that impact mortgage rates. Consider talking to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-online-financial-advisors">financial advisor</a> to better understand your finances and how selling or purchasing a home at this time could impact your long-term goals.&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LVRLF">CordovaCann</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVRLF#OTC">LVRLF</a>) shares closed up 16.96% at $0.07</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFNTF">4Front Ventures</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFNTF#OTC">FFNTF</a>) shares closed up 10.82% at $0.05</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVSI">CV Sciences</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVSI#OTC">CVSI</a>) shares closed up 8.05% at $0.05</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EAST">Eastside Distilling</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAST#NASDAQ">EAST</a>) shares closed up 6.72% at $0.56</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Glb Inv</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed up 4.70% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CARA">Cara Therapeutics</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARA#NASDAQ">CARA</a>) shares closed up 3.26% at $0.28</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMLLF">Pharmadrug</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMLLF#OTC">LMLLF</a>) shares closed down 20.98% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBUY">Leafbuyer Techs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBUY#OTC">LBUY</a>) shares closed down 20.00% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGIFF">1933 Industries</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGIFF#OTC">TGIFF</a>) shares closed down 6.46% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTMF">Cansortium</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>) shares closed down 5.88% at $0.16</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBWTF">Auxly Cannabis Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) shares closed down 5.33% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RMHB">Rocky Mountain High</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMHB#OTC">RMHB</a>) shares closed down 5.26% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OILFF">Nextleaf Solutions</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILFF#OTC">OILFF</a>) shares closed down 3.95% at $0.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RIV">Rivernorth Opps Fund</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIV#NYSE">RIV</a>) shares closed down 3.81% at $12.88</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMG">Scotts Miracle Gro</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMG#NYSE">SMG</a>) shares closed down 3.69% at $83.36</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRBP">Corbus Pharmaceuticals</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBP#NASDAQ">CRBP</a>) shares closed down 3.52% at $19.21</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNPOF">RIV Capital</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNPOF#OTC">CNPOF</a>) shares closed down 3.45% at $0.14</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GNLN">Greenlane Hldgs</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) shares closed down 3.25% at $4.26</li>
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New documents show <a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/EA_FINAL_LPO%20Rivian_Version_Oct2024.pdf">Rivian has applied for a federal loan</a> to help finance the $5 billion electric vehicle factory it plans to build an hour east of Atlanta, the most significant sign the company is making moves to resume construction of the stalled project.
Details about the loan application with the U.S. Department of Energy are limited, but the application is referenced in a draft environmental assessment of the factory site that was <a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/EA_FINAL_LPO%20Rivian_Version_Oct2024.pdf">posted online</a> in recent days. The precise dollar amount of the loan Rivian is seeking and other details on potential terms were not available.
Asked why it is seeking the assistance and for specifics on the size of the loan, a Rivian spokesman said the company was "unable to comment at this time." The company also did not directly address whether construction of the Georgia factory is contingent on the DOE's approval of the loan.
The DOE said it "does not comment on active applications moving through its rigorous evaluation process," but added that the documents are not an indication that a decision on the loan has been made.
Rivian's Georgia plant has been billed as the second-largest economic development project in state history and has promised to deliver 7,500 jobs.
But in March, the company announced <a href="https://www.ajc.com/news/business/breaking-rivian-pauses-plan-to-build-5b-georgia-factory/RH7HC6QEAJGOFJMZWF3Q6IKN3Y/">it was pausing construction </a>indefinitely at the site in southern Morgan and Walton counties and shifting initial production of its new crossover model, the R2, to its existing plant in Illinois. Despite the pause, Rivian repeatedly has said it is committed to building its next factory in Georgia, where it has said it'll expand production of the R2 and produce two future models.

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It was a relatively flat week for major stock indices as traders opted for caution following the rallies of recent weeks and amid intensifying conflict <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">in the Middle East.</a>
On Tuesday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, retaliating after Israeli forces announced the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">during airstrikes in Beirut.</a>
Israel mulling a counterattack against Iran caused oil prices and energy stocks to surge, driven by concerns over supply disruptions in a critical oil-producing region. A basket of U.S. oil and gas stocks, the Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), recorded its strongest weekly performance in two years.
Major Chinese tech giants, as tracked by the iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>), saw another week of strong gains driven by heightened investor enthusiasm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41182930/china-was-tipping-into-a-japan-style-lost-decade-of-deflation-and-stagnation-before-late-septemb">for domestic stimulus policies.</a>
The U.S. labor market continues to defy gravity. In September, 254,000 new non-farm payroll jobs were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">added, significantly beating forecasts.</a>
The unemployment rate dropped more than expected, and wages grew faster than anticipated. As a result, market participants and economists are rethinking the need for further aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US-Israel Talks Propel Oil Prices</h3>
Oil prices rallied when President Joe Biden said the U.S. is in discussions with Israel about potential strikes on Iranian oil facilities. The geopolitical tensions and potential military action have raised concerns about the stability of energy markets, contributing to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41172781/oil-prices-rally-biden-confirms-us-discussions-with-israel-about-striking-iran-facilities">surge in oil prices.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zuckerberg&#8217;s AR Vision</h3>
Mark Zuckerberg suggests Meta Platforms Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) upcoming AR device, Orion, could become the next major tech shift after smartphones. He sees augmented reality as a transformative force, with Orion possibly leading the charge in a new era of immersive, wearable technology, revolutionizing how people interact <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41084112/mark-zuckerberg-says-orion-is-probably-going-to-be-the-next-major-platform-after-phones-metas-new-ar">with the digital world.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cramer&#8217;s China focus</h3>
Jim Cramer highlights that investor &#8220;hot money&#8221; is shifting from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) toward Chinese stocks. He advises those interested in the Chinese market to focus on Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NASDAQ">BABA</a>), emphasizing it as a key player amid the growing investment interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41141152/cramer-says-hot-money-flowing-from-nvidia-apple-into-china-focus-on-alibaba-if-you-must">in China's tech sector.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ford EV growth</h3>
Ford Motor Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) U.S. electric vehicle sales gained momentum in the third quarter despite a slowdown in its top-selling Mustang Mach-E SUV. The Michigan-based automaker experienced strong performance from its F-150 Lightning and E-Transit models, bolstering its efforts to expand its presence in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41179283/fords-us-ev-sales-gather-pace-in-q3-even-as-its-best-seller-mustang-mach-e-suv-slows-down">U.S. electric vehicle market.</a>
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $112.02, after a 0.64% increase. Over the past month, Veralto Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>) stock increased by 3.04%, and in the past year, by 50.14%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728072963_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Veralto P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 60.41 in the Commercial Services &amp; Supplies industry, Veralto Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 34.73. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728072963_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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