オプションチェーンは、ARKOの株式オプションの主要データを様々な行使価格と満期日で表示します。トレーダーはこの情報を使用して、潜在的な取引を分析し、ARKOの市場センチメントを評価します。.

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ARKO Corp owns and operates convenience stores in the United States. Some of its regional store brands include Stop, Admiral, Apple Market, BreadBox, E-Z Mart, fas mart, Li'l Cricket, and Next Door Store. Its retail store offers hot food service, beverages, cigarettes & other tobacco products, candy, salty snacks, grocery, beer, and general merchandise. ARKO operates in four segments: Retail segment, Wholesale segment, fleet fueling segment, and GPM Petroleum segment. The company derives the majority of its revenue from retail and wholesale distribution of fuel.

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Jeff Bezos-backed Anthropic's Economic Index report on Monday showed that AI adoption is booming in software development and technical writing, while jobs requiring physical labor remain largely unaffected.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What Happened: The study analyzed millions of anonymized conversations on Claude.ai to understand how AI is used across different professions.
It found that software engineers and programmers dominate AI usage, with 37.2% of queries related to coding tasks like software modification, debugging, and network troubleshooting.
Roles in farming, fishing, and forestry barely register, accounting for just 0.1% of AI-related queries — although this development was unsurprising.
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Other fields, such as office administration and education, also showed moderate AI usage, though far below that of computer-related jobs.
&#8220;AI use is more prevalent for tasks associated with mid-to-high wage occupations like computer programmers and data scientists, but is lower for both the lowest- and highest-paid roles,&#8221; the report noted.
Moreover, the study revealed that AI is more commonly used to augment work (57%) rather than automate it (43%). This means people leverage AI to enhance productivity rather than replace jobs outright.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: In December 2024, a survey report by KPMG U.S. revealed that nearly one-third of workers acknowledge AI&#8217;s role in enhancing their skills, yet there remains a palpable fear of job displacement.
While 47% of workers believed AI could open new job opportunities, 28% expressed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42554957/nearly-one-third-of-workers-say-ai-is-boosting-their-skills-but-still-fear-losing-their-jobs-to-it">concern over potential job loss</a>.
According to the World Economic Forum&#8217;s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025, 41% of companies plan to reduce their workforce over the next five years as AI automates more tasks.
However, there's positive news too. While WEF predicts that 92 million jobs will vanish by 2030, it also says 170 million new jobs will emerge.
Technology, data, and AI are among the fastest-growing job sectors. Core economy roles like delivery drivers, caregivers, educators, and farmworkers will also see growth.
By 2030, in-demand skills will include both tech expertise and human-centered abilities like cognitive thinking and teamwork.
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Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, made significant trades on Monday. Among the most prominent was the sale of shares in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), as the stock continued its upward trajectory following impressive financial results.
The Palantir Trade
On Monday, Ark Invest executed a notable trade involving Palantir selling 135,775 shares through its ARKK ETF. This move comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43550434/cathie-wood-dumps-10-million-palantir-shares-at-peak-sells-robinhood-and-reddit-ark-invest-loads-up-on-qualcomm-stock">Palantir&#8217;s stock reached new all-time highs</a> following its impressive <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/02/43468342/palantir-rockets-on-strong-q4-2024-was-only-a-dress-rehearsal-for-ai-growth-says-analyst">fourth-quarter earnings report</a>. The company reported revenue of $827.52 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $775.91 million, and adjusted earnings of 14 cents per share, beating the forecast of 11 cents per share.
The stock closed at $116.65 on Monday, marking a 5.23% increase. The 52-week high for the stock is $116.76. In the after-hours trading, it was seen at $117.56. The sale of these shares amounted to approximately $15.83 million, based on Monday&#8217;s closing price. Despite the impressive financial results, Ark Invest has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43550434/cathie-wood-dumps-10-million-palantir-shares-at-peak-sells-robinhood-and-reddit-ark-invest-loads-up-on-qualcomm-stock">strategically reducing</a> its position in Palantir.
Other Key Trades:
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<li>UiPath Inc. (PATH) &#8211; Sold 459,205 shares through ARKK and 33,061 shares through ARKW.</li>
<li>Roku Inc.(ROKU) &#8211; Sold 78,654 shares through ARKK.</li>
<li>Twist Bioscience Corp. (TWST) &#8211; Bought 268,210 shares through ARKK.</li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (ILMN) &#8211; Bought 85,621 shares through ARKK and 14,846 shares through ARKG.</li>
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Leading cryptocurrencies mirrored stock gains on Monday, as investors set aside tariff threats by President Donald Trump.
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What Happened: Bitcoin rose to an intraday high of $98,333, as the leading cryptocurrency looked to recapture levels above $100,000 lost during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43425613/bitcoin-crashes-below-92000-ethereum-dogecoin-slump-as-trumps-tariff-war-spooks-investors-analyst">&#8216;Black Sunday&#8217; crash.</a>
Ethereum broke above $2,700 after stagnating in the $2,600 zone over the weekend.
Cryptocurrency liquidations reached $146 million over the last 24 hours, with short liquidations outnumbering longs.
About $500 million in short positions further risked liquidations if Bitcoin reclaims $101,500.&nbsp;
Bitcoin's Open Interest rose by 3.46% in the last 24 hours, with more than 53% of BTC futures traders going long on the apex digital asset.
Market sentiment flipped into the "Neutral" zone from "Fear," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index, indicating a market balance.
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<td>$3.86</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.21 trillion, increasing by 2.07% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks edged higher on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 167.01 points, or 0.38%, to close at 44,470.41. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.67%, ending at 6,066.44, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite lifted 0.98% to close at 19,714.27.
Trump <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43583123/trump-to-announce-25-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-economist-warns-president-is-making-us-manufacturing-globally-uncompetitive">announced plans</a> to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, reigniting trade tensions
Investors awaited key macroeconomic data this week, including the consumer price index report slated for Wednesday and the producer price index on Thursday. Additionally, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will testify to Congress about the state of the economy and inflation.
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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm Santiment noted a shift in trader attention from meme coins to Bitcoin and Layer-1 assets, reflecting a more stable and sustainable market environment
"Collectively, the top Layer-1 assets are getting 44.2% of discussions among specific coins," Santiment said. "When traders pivot back to assets with strong utility and established market positions, it suggests a healthier market cycle."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f600; The crypto community has largely shifted their attention to Bitcoin and other Layer 1 assets like Ethereum, Solana, Toncoin, and Cardano. Collectively, the top Layer 1 assets are getting 44.2% of discussions among specific coins. Meanwhile, top meme coins like Dogecoin, Shiba… <a href="https://t.co/PpBjD9vSi4">pic.twitter.com/PpBjD9vSi4</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1889065568101413148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Popular cryptocurrency analyst and trader Rekt Capital highlighted Bitcoin's successful post-breakout retest.
"Price is performing the key technical steps to fully confirm the bull flag breakout so as to set itself up for trend continuation going forward. $96,700 needs to hold," the analyst remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> The Bitcoin post-breakout retest of the Monthly Bull Flag is successful thus far Price is performing the key technical steps to fully confirm the Bull Flag breakout so as to set itself up for trend continuation going forward ~$96700 needs to hold<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/HXEsC7kN3p">https://t.co/HXEsC7kN3p</a> <a href="https://t.co/MYI2LW3Qtf">pic.twitter.com/MYI2LW3Qtf</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1889030089704165479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On Monday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rolled out iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 updates.
What Happened: The updates address a vulnerability that could disable USB Restricted Mode on locked devices, said Apple.
The flaw, which required physical access to the device, was reportedly exploited in sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals.
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Apple has acknowledged the issue and confirmed that it was actively used against certain targets. The company has improved state management to resolve the vulnerability.
Apple also released iPadOS 17.7.5 for devices unable to run iPadOS 18, ensuring broader protection.
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This future update is anticipated to bring enhancements such as a more intelligent Siri, expanded language support for Apple Intelligence, and improved app functionalities.
Apple reported $124.3 billion in revenue for the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">fiscal first quarter</a>, surpassing analyst expectations of $124.13 billion.
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U.S. stocks experienced a positive trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite rising approximately 1% on Monday to 19,714.27. The S&amp;P 500 also saw gains, increasing by 0.7% to 6,066.44, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up slightly by 0.4% to 44,470.41.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Super Micro Computer, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
Super Micro Computer&#8217;s shares surged by 17.56% to close at $42.65, with an intraday high of $42.88 and a low of $37.36. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is between $122.9 and $17.25. The company is in the spotlight as it prepares for a second-quarter business update set for Tuesday, with investors keenly watching for updates on its ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43600652/super-micro-computer-q2-earnings-preview-accounting-updates-nasdaq-deadline-on-watch">accounting issues</a> and potential delisting from Nasdaq.
GameStop Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)
GameStop&#8217;s stock climbed 9.66% to end the day at $27.12, reaching an intraday high of $27.27 and a low of $25.3. Its 52-week high and low are $64.83 and $9.95, respectively. The stock&#8217;s rise followed a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43605313/gamestop-stock-is-surging-monday-whats-going-on">social media post</a> by CEO Ryan Cohen featuring Strategy CEO Michael Saylor, sparking speculation about the company&#8217;s potential interest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
McDonald&#8217;s Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>)
McDonald&#8217;s shares increased by 4.80%, closing at $308.42, with a high of $310.28 and a low of $301.51. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $317.9 to $243.53. Despite a slight decline in fourth-quarter sales, the company saw a rise in global comparable sales, which helped boost its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43592025/fast-food-major-mcdonalds-stocks-rise-despite-q4-sales-miss-details">stock performance</a>.
Monday.com Ltd&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>)
Monday.com&#8217;s stock soared by 26.46% to close at $326.58, with an intraday high of $342.64 and a low of $295.47. Its 52-week range is $342.64 to $174.75. The company&#8217;s impressive fourth-quarter earnings, with a 32% revenue growth, and CEO&#8217;s comments on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43596316/mondaycom-q4-earnings-beats-estimates-with-32-revenue-growth-ceo-highlights-ai-as-a-game-changer-for-2025">AI as a game-changer</a>, contributed to the stock&#8217;s significant rise. Revenue for the period came in at $267.98 million.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s shares fell by 3.01%, closing at $350.73, with a high of $362.7 and a low of $350.51. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.8. The decline followed CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s response to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43585701/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-vp-of-finance-address-allegations-of-tax-fraud-losses-were-high-for-many-years-so-carry-forward">allegations of tax fraud</a>, where he called for tax reform and clarified the company&#8217;s tax practices.
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Leading economists criticized former President Donald Trump&#8216;s plan to reimpose 25% tariffs on metal imports, while U.S. steel stocks rallied sharply during Monday&#8217;s trading session amid expectations of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43583123/trump-to-announce-25-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-economist-warns-president-is-making-us-manufacturing-globally-uncompetitive">reduced foreign competition</a>.
What Happened: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned the proposed tariffs would lead to &#8220;fewer American jobs, more American inflation, and probably a bigger trade deficit,&#8221; questioning potential national security benefits from tariffing allies. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I&#39;m sorry that Trump&#39;s threatened steel and aluminum tariffs have now been implemented. This will mean fewer American jobs, more American inflation and because of damage to us exports probably a bigger trade deficit. I do not see any national security gain from tariffing Canada.
&mdash; Lawrence H. Summers (@LHSummers) <a href="https://twitter.com/LHSummers/status/1889114367645344099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Jason Furman, former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under former President Barack Obama, called the policy a &#8220;self-inflicted wound&#8221; that would raise input costs for American manufacturers.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Public policy shouldn't aim to help manufacturing. But nor should it aim to hurt manufacturing. And that is exactly what steel and aluminum tariffs do, raising input costs for American manufacturers. Not to mention raising borrowing costs &amp; the dollar. A self inflicted wound.
&mdash; Jason Furman (@jasonfurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonfurman/status/1889115505044177308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Steel stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">responded positively to the announcement</a>, with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) surging 23%, while Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) and Steel Dynamics Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NYSE">STLD</a>) gained 6.52% and 5.75% respectively. United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) advanced 6.63%, and Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) rose 14.1%.
The tariffs announced by Trump would apply to all countries without exemptions. The policy mirrors his 2018 measures that imposed 25% duties on steel and 10% on aluminum imports, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43583123/trump-to-announce-25-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-economist-warns-president-is-making-us-manufacturing-globally-uncompetitive">national security concerns</a>.
Market analyst Peter Schiff cautioned about broader economic implications: &#8220;Everything that American companies manufacture or build that requires steel or aluminum, such as cars, aircraft, appliances, and houses will cost more.&#8221; 
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&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1889094246545736007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Benn Steil, director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, noted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43583123/trump-to-announce-25-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-economist-warns-president-is-making-us-manufacturing-globally-uncompetitive">the disproportionate impact</a> on Sunday, citing that &#8220;Steel-using firms employ over 5 million Americans&#8230; Steel-intensive industries account for over 20% of U.S. manufacturing output.&#8221;
The impact could be particularly significant for U.S.-Canada trade relations. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Canada exported $11.2 billion in steel and $9.5 billion in aluminum to the U.S. in 2024. Canadian Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne emphasized the critical role of Canadian metals in <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">U.S. defense and manufacturing sectors</a>.
The automotive industry, which employs 7 million Americans, could face significant challenges from higher material costs. European steelmakers, including German manufacturer Salzgitter, warned the tariffs could redirect excess global supply toward their markets, potentially destabilizing <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">international trade dynamics</a>.
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Cathie Wood, the founder of asset management firm Ark Invest, rallied around Elon Musk's idea of putting all U.S. government spending on blockchains for better transparency on Sunday.
What happened: Wood wrote, "Transparency, Efficiency, Security: Win, Win, Win," while reacting to the radical plan f<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43425216/elon-musk-supports-putting-treasury-department-operations-on-blockchain-to-fix-irregularities">irst backed</a> by Musk, who is in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, and later <a href="https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1888352903997636897">by</a> Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
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&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1888626962731798532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Notably, Ark Invest was the first public asset manager to gain Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exposure in 2015 and has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41349588/cathie-woods-ark-invest-says-ethereum-is-a-big-idea-that-will-transform-the-financial-serv">consistently championed the utility</a> of blockchains, including Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>).
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Why It Matters: Wood's backing comes in the wake of a polarizing debate over Musk's plans to get access to sensitive government systems.
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a panel tasked with cutting wasted federal expenditure, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43419885/musks-doge-eyes-treasury-payment-system-sparks-controversy-leading-to-officials-exit">sought access</a> to the Treasury Department&#8217;s payment systems amid Musk&#8217;s allegations of government payment irregularities. However, a federal court <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43578729/court-halts-musks-doge-squad-from-gaining-access-to-treasury-payment-systems-a-risk-of-irreparable-harm">blocked the move</a>, citing the potential risk of "irreparable harm."&nbsp;
According to a live <a href="https://www.doge-tracker.com/">tracker</a>, DOGE has saved U.S. taxpayers $36.70 billion as of this writing, which is about 1.8% of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43046108/musks-doge-ambitions-shrink-why-2-trillion-budget-cuts-may-be-out-of-reach">Musk&#8217;s optimistic $2 trillion target</a> set during Donald Trump&#8217;s campaign. Note that this is not official data.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), the cryptocurrency symbolically linked to the department, was exchanging hands at $0.2576, up 4.01% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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OpenAI's AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT&#8217;s rise in web traffic has propelled it past Elon Musk's X and Yahoo, making it the sixth most-visited website globally in January 2025.
What Happened: Last week, Similarweb posted its latest desktop traffic rankings for January 2025.&nbsp;
The latest rankings reveal that 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 continues to dominate with a 29.21% traffic share, followed by YouTube at 20.40%.
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Facebook holds the third spot with 5.08%, while WhatsApp and Instagram are fourth and fifth, respectively.
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ChatGPT follows closely with a 2.33% traffic share, showing a notable month-over-month increase of 5.91%.
X, formerly Twitter ranks seventh with a 1.92% traffic share, and Yahoo is eighth at 1.88%. Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) complete the top ten list.
Reacting to the ranking, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X, and said, "Man, still a long way to go to run down Google."&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1888703820596977684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Similarweb also revealed the top 10 apps in the U.S. (iPhone) in January: DeepSeek &#8211; AI Assistant, ChatGPT, Threads, Block Blast!, TurboTax: File Your Tax Return, T-Life, Google, Google Gemini, Flip: Watch, Create, Shop and Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">They don&#39;t. This is a list of websites. These were the top 10 apps in the US (iPhone) in January: <a href="https://t.co/S2iHN9GWj8">pic.twitter.com/S2iHN9GWj8</a>
&mdash; Similarweb (@Similarweb) <a href="https://twitter.com/Similarweb/status/1888625427721105748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It&#8217;s Important: In December 2022, almost a month after ChatGPT had its public release, it was reported Google had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/12/30170477/chatgpt-popularity-reportedly-leads-to-google-declaring-code-red-as-sundar-pichai-increases-involvem-1">declared a &#8220;code red,&#8221;</a> seeing it posing a threat to its search dominance.&nbsp;
In October 2024, OpenAI further challenged Google by unveiling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663190/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-google-shares-slide">ChatGPT Search</a>, enabling users to access real-time information, a feature traditionally dominated by search engines.
By December, OpenAI expanded this feature to all users, including those on the free tier, enhancing its accessibility and reach.
Meanwhile, Musk, who co-founded OpenAI and then left in 2018, has reportedly made a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43609104/elon-musk-co-founded-openai-now-hes-bidding-974b-to-take-back-the-company">$97.4-billion bid</a> to regain control of the company.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT Surpasses Elon Musk's X To Rank Sixth Most-Visited Website Globally — Sam Altman Says, 'Still A Long Way To Go To Run Down Google'

Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, took to X on Monday to express her disapproval of the MAGA Republicans&#8217; &#8220;tax scheme,&#8221; which she claims is designed to plunder Medicaid for the benefit of billionaires.
What Happened: Pelosi said, &#8220;Extreme MAGA Republicans revealed their tax scam to raid Medicaid to give more tax cuts to billionaires. But we can stop them! We&#8217;ve done it before — we saved Social Security in 2006, the Affordable Care Act in 2018 and we&#8217;ll stop them now to save the ACA, Medicare and Medicaid.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Extreme MAGA Republicans revealed their tax scam to raid Medicaid to give more tax cuts to billionaires. But we can stop them! We&#39;ve done it before — we saved Social Security in 2006, the Affordable Care Act in 2018 and we&#39;ll stop them now to save the ACA, Medicare and Medicaid. <a href="https://t.co/J0ejQIxeUB">pic.twitter.com/J0ejQIxeUB</a>
&mdash; Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamPelosi/status/1889100925673054462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Pelosi said that Republicans did &#8220;something today in the Congress that is unbearable for people on Medicare and Medicaid.&#8221; The Speaker Emerita referred to cuts made in Congress to Medicaid which she claimed would fuel tax cuts for billionaires. She said that the way to stop these efforts were with &#8220;outside mobilization.&#8221; 
The Trump administration&#8217;s agenda has been stalled in Congress over the weekend as GOP hardliners want the party leaders to make deeper cuts to Medicaid, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/gop-cuts-trump-agenda-house-senate/index.html">reported</a> CNN. Ultra-conservatives and swing-district members are increasingly at odds over Medicaid cuts.
Why It Matters: Pelosi had earlier called Medicaid a &#8220;pillar of health, security and justice&#8221; for tens of millions and claimed that Republicans were plotting to end it as it existed in its current form. She vowed to stop them.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Medicaid saves lives as a pillar of health, security and justice for tens of millions of Americans.   While Republicans plot to end Medicaid as we know it, Democrats are fighting back.   And with the American people on our side, we will stop them. <a href="https://t.co/U0OblYzyE3">pic.twitter.com/U0OblYzyE3</a>
&mdash; Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/status/1887618851728183308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Medicaid, a program that serves 79 million low-income or disabled Americans, has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43191852/an-existential-fight-ahead-why-trumps-medicaid-cuts-could-leave-millions-struggling-with-healthcare-costs">major target for cuts</a> under the Trump administration. The proposed cuts could mean fewer options and higher healthcare costs for many families. GOP wants to roll back the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which added 20 million people to the program over the past 11 years.
Earlier, the White House ordered a temporary freeze on all federal grants and loans, putting $3 trillion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43290381/trumps-federal-spending-freeze-puts-3-trillion-in-limbo-threatens-industries-like-clean-energy-defense-healthcare">funding under scrutiny</a>. Soon after the Medicaid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43294006/trump-white-house-blames-outage-for-medicaid-website-lockout-we-have-confirmed-no-payments-have-been-affected">website became non-functional</a>, but later the White House blamed the non-functioning website on an &#8220;outage.&#8221; The Trump Administration said that no payments had been affected.
The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has meanwhile <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43516681/doge-gains-access-to-medicare-and-medicaid-systems-elon-musk-says-this-is-where-the-big-money-fraud-is-happening">secured access</a> to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services this month. Musk claimed that &#8220;big money fraud&#8221; was taking place at the CMS. DOGE has the mandate to cut at least $1 trillion in federal spending, while the CMS spent over $1.5 trillion in 2024 and has come under attack in the past for fraudulent and wasteful spending.
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Nancy Pelosi Says 'Extreme MAGA Republicans' Have Revealed Their 'Tax Scam' To Plunder Medicaid For Giving Tax Cuts To Billionaires

A surprise dinner at Morris Chang's home in 2010 set the stage for one of the most consequential business relationships in the tech industry—one that made Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) the biggest client of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSMC#NYSE">TSMC</a>).
What Happened: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43517209/jensen-huang-once-wrote-a-desperate-letter-to-save-nvidia-but-also-forged-a-partnership-worth-billions-with-tsmc-morris-chang-reveals-the-story">In a podcast</a>, Chang, who is regarded as the founder of Taiwan&#8217;s semiconductor industry recalled how the then Apple COO Jeff Williams arrived at his for an unexpected dinner.
The meeting was arranged by Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn, who is also the second cousin of Chang's wife Sophie.
Chang had no prior notice of Apple's interest in working with his company. Once at the dinner table, where the group had Chinese food, Williams wasted no time and expressed interest in TSMC manufacturing chips for Apple.
At dinner, Williams mentioned a 40% gross margin for TSMC, and Chang found this low since his company&#8217;s margin was already 45%. However, he chose not to debate pricing at that moment.
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Apple also wanted chips built on a 20-nanometer process, while TSMC had been planning to transition straight from 28nm to 16nm. For Chang, this was an issue. As he later recalled, "A half step is a detour."
Despite his initial reservations, Chang saw an opportunity and took a calculated risk—one that required billions of dollars in investment. TSMC eventually chose to avoid cutting dividends or issuing new stock. Instead, they opted to take on debt.
In February 2011, Apple paused talks with TSMC for two months after Intel approached Tim Cook, asking to be considered as a supplier.
Chang recalled that he reached out to Apple for clarity. In a follow-up meeting, Cook assured him that Intel didn't know how to be a foundry, confirming Apple's commitment to TSMC.
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TSMC and Apple also disagreed on yield rates and pricing. However, they ultimately negotiated and resolved the issues. TSMC adjusted its roadmap to produce Apple's 20-nanometer chips, delaying its 16-nanometer development but proving its reliability.
When TSMC launched 16-nanometer chips, Apple followed through on its commitment, making TSMC its primary chip supplier.
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Why It's Important: Fast forward to 2024, and Apple is TSMC's single largest customer. Supply chain data compiled by Bloomberg revealed that Apple accounts for approximately 25.2% of TSMC's annual revenue, far ahead of other tech giants.
While Nvidia Corporation is experiencing explosive demand due to the AI boom, it still trails behind Apple, contributing around 10.1% of TSMC's revenue in 2024. However, this dynamic may shift in 2025.
According to a <a href="https://money.udn.com/money/story/5612/8465417?from=edn_maintab_index">report</a> from Economic Daily News, a Chinese-state-owned news publication, Citi Securities analysts predict that Nvidia could become TSMC's largest customer in 2025, driven by its high-performance AI chips.
Estimates suggest Nvidia could account for 20% of TSMC's revenue in 2025, closing the gap with Apple. However, Bloomberg's previous projections indicate that Apple will still maintain its lead—at least for now.
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DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) is set to report its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday after the closing bell. Here's a look<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43598736/super-bowl-commercials-2025-complete-list-of-super-bowl-lix-ads-and-companies-behind-them"> at what to expect. </a>
What To Watch: Investors will be watching for updates on profitability trends, marketplace GOV growth, and forward guidance from the company. 
DoorDash's annual subscriber disclosure is also expected with this quarterly report which showed subscribers had reached an all-time high of 18 million at the end of 2023. 
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JMP analyst Andrew Boone released an earnings preview note on DoorDash last Thursday and expects DoorDash to report better-than-expected results based on growth in restaurant and grocery order frequency, GOV, and new customer initial order rates. 
Boone also noted that DoorDash launched its offsite advertising solution in the fourth quarter which could contribute to revenue growth. DoorDash's ad load remains behind its peers but the company has "substantial runway to expand its advertising business over time," the analyst said.
JMP reiterated its Market Outperform rating and $200 price target for DoorDash stock. 
DoorDash stock has a consensus price target of $179.47 based on the ratings of 33 analysts, with the high being $225 issued by Keybanc in January and the low of $115 issued by Wedbush in August 2024.&nbsp;
According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of 33 cents per share on revenue of $2.84 billion. DoorDash beat earnings expectations for the third quarter by more than 72%.&nbsp;
DASH Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, DoorDash shares ended Monday's session up 7.49% at $34.69 at the time of publication Monday.
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Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time, has lived in the same Omaha, Nebraska, home since 1958. That's 67 years in one house. Purchased <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41095962/billionaire-warren-buffett-still-lives-in-an-old-corner-house-he-purchased-for-32k-i-couldnt-imagine">for just $31,500</a>, the property has appreciated to an estimated $1.4 million, an impressive return of about 4,300%. But despite this, Buffett doesn't see homeownership as a guaranteed financial win. In fact, in <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2010ltr.pdf">his 2010 letter to shareholders</a>, he made it clear that a house can easily turn into a financial nightmare if buyers aren't careful.
"A house can be a nightmare if the buyer's eyes are bigger than his wallet and if a lender—often protected by a government guarantee—facilitates his fantasy. Our country's social goal should not be to put families into the house of their dreams but rather to put them into a house they can afford," Buffett wrote in 2010, at a time when homes were still relatively affordable following the Great Recession.
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Fast forward to 2025, and housing prices are astronomically higher, with interest rates hovering around 7% or more. The cost of buying a home has never been more daunting, yet Buffett's warning from over a decade ago still holds: if you stretch beyond your means, homeownership can be a financial disaster.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buffett Could Have Made More Renting—And He Knows It</h2>
Buffett has never claimed his home was his smartest investment. In fact, he has openly admitted he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/06/39333401/warren-buffett-paid-31-500-for-1921-home-despite-the-seller-asking-52-500-its-worth-1-4-million-but">would have made far more money renting</a> and putting that cash into stocks instead. "For the $31,500 I paid for our house, my family and I gained 52 years of terrific memories with more to come," he said in 2010. But financially speaking? He could have done better.
That's a statement you don't hear often, especially in a world where buying a home is viewed as the ultimate "good investment." But Buffett's take is clear: a home is not always the best place to park your money. It provides stability, shelter, and memories, but when it comes to pure wealth-building, stocks historically outperform real estate.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buffett's Take on Mortgages: The "Best Instrument in the World"</h2>
While Buffett remains cautious about overspending on a home, he is a big believer in 30-year fixed mortgages—calling them one of the best financial tools available to homeowners.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2012/02/27/cnbc-transcript-part-1-warren-buffett-on-buying-houses-and-the-next-berkshire-ceo.html">CNBC's "Squawk Box</a>" in 2012, Buffett stated: "If you take out a 30-year fixed mortgage and it turns out the interest is too high, next week you can refinance lower. If it turns out it's too low, the other guy is stuck with it for 30 years."
In another appearance on "<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2012/02/27/warren-buffett-on-cnbc-id-buy-up-a-couple-hundred-thousand-singlefamily-homes-if-i-could.html">Squawk Box</a>" in 2012, he said he'd buy up a "couple thousand" single-family homes if it were practical to do so.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/06/heres-why-warren-buffett-thinks-you-should-buy-a-home.html">He told CNBC in 2017</a>, "If you know you're going to live in a given area, or think it's very likely, for a considerable period of time and you've got a family, the home is terrific." He also added: "A [30-year mortgage] is an incredibly attractive instrument for homeowners, and you've got a one-way bet."
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Buffett has long emphasized the flexibility of a fixed-rate mortgage, calling it a "one-way negotiation" that benefits the homeowner. His reasoning? If rates drop, you refinance. If rates go up, you keep your low rate. It's a win-win.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Big Takeaway: Buy Smart, Stay Frugal, and Don't Get Trapped</h2>
Buffett's Omaha home is proof that frugality pays off, but his larger point isn't about staying in one house forever—it's about buying responsibly. He's seen too many people overextend on a mortgage, chase their dream home, and end up struggling financially.
Even in today's high-cost housing market, Buffett's advice is simple: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gbr-savings-by-age">buy only what you can comfortably afford</a>, take advantage of a fixed-rate mortgage, and don't assume homeownership is always the smartest financial move.
After all, if the world's greatest investor says he could have made more money renting, maybe the real "dream home" is financial security, not a bigger mortgage.
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Warren Buffett Has Lived In His $31,500 Home For 67 Years And Calls It One of His Best Investments But Warned: 'A House Can Be A Nightmare'

Ecolab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.8%. Currently, Ecolab has a market capitalization of $69.64 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ECL: If an investor had bought $1000 of ECL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,652.15 today based on a price of $245.94 for ECL at the time of writing.
<h3>Ecolab's Performance Over Last 20 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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Needham analyst Scott Berg maintains Monday.Com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $350 to $400.

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Needham analyst Quinn Bolton maintains ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $66 to $57.

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Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JLL#NYSE">JLL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.53% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.94%. Currently, Jones Lang LaSalle has a market capitalization of $13.26 billion. 
Buying $100 In JLL: If an investor had bought $100 of JLL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $650.19 today based on a price of $279.45 for JLL at the time of writing.
<h3>Jones Lang LaSalle's Performance Over Last 20 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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$100 Invested In Jones Lang LaSalle 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Marvell Technology, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) stock has surged about 350% in the last five years as the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence frenzy</a> has triggered demand for hardware and infrastructure.
The company supplies data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, spanning the data center core to the network edge. It is a fabless semiconductor supplier of high-performance standard and semi-custom products with core strengths in developing and scaling complex System-on-a-Chip architectures, integrating analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing functionality.
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Its solutions empower the data economy and enable the data center, enterprise networking, carrier infrastructure, consumer, and automotive/industrial end markets.
Aswath Damodaran of the Stern School of Business at New York University flagged how computer chips have become part of every consumer good in the last four decades, from <a target="_blank" href="https://aswathdamodaran.substack.com/p/ais-winners-losers-and-wannabes-valuing" rel="noreferrer noopener">appliances to automobiles</a>.
He noted that semiconductor chip customers have also shifted from personal computers to smartphones, with demand emerging from automobile, crypto, and gaming companies in the last decade.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) became the first <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/19/10/14589580/apple-microsoft-battle-for-position-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-by-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">trillion-dollar company</a> in 2018 as its iPhones gained traction. It is currently worth over $3.4 trillion. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) hit the trillion-dollar market cap in 2024 and is currently worth ~ $ $3.2 trillion, backed by its AI processors.
Damodaran also said that data processing has emerged as a demand driver. He highlighted the potential upside of the automobile business, backed by automated driving and other enhancements.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) also reached a trillion-dollar valuation, supported by Elon Musk&#8217;s EVs and autonomous driving technology.
Reportedly, a third of the ten global companies worth <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42762874/broadcom-thrives-with-114-stock-surge-in-ai-boom-while-intel-faces-steep-decline" rel="noreferrer noopener">over $1 trillion</a> came from the chip industry, as 2024 proved immensely beneficial for the U.S. semiconductor sector.
For Marvell, China accounted for 42%- 44% of its revenue between fiscal <a target="_blank" href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=101533&amp;ref=318157157&amp;type=HTML&amp;symbol=MRVL&amp;cdn=36dc57774e0f888a3d7612adedcf3e12&amp;companyName=Marvell+Technology+Inc.&amp;formType=10-K&amp;dateFiled=2024-03-13" rel="noreferrer noopener">2022 and 2024</a>, while the U.S. generated 11%- 14%.
The company reported a 7% decline in fiscal 2024 revenue after a 33% growth in fiscal 2023 due to a decrease in sales in the majority of its end markets, including data center, enterprise networking, consumer, and carrier infrastructure, partially offset by growth in the automotive/industrial end market.
The decline coincides with the slowdown in Chinese demand, which impacted the company&#8217;s gross margin, which remained at 42% in fiscal 2024 versus 50% in 2023.
Semiconductor companies have adopted organic growth strategies (e.g., investing in research and development, product innovation, and operational efficiency improvements) or inorganic growth strategies (via acquisitions, mergers, or strategic partnerships) to expand their market share.
R&amp;D consumed 32%- 34% of Marvell&#8217;s revenue between fiscal 2022 and 2024, compared to bigger rival Broadcom Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) 15%- 18%. In absolute terms, Broadcom&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://investors.broadcom.com/financial-information/annual-reports" rel="noreferrer noopener">R&amp;D stood at</a> $9.3 billion in fiscal 2024 on revenue of $51.6 billion versus Marvell&#8217;s R&amp;D at $1.9 billion on revenue of $5.5 billion.
In relative terms, Marvell&#8217;s R&amp;D margin is comparable to that of British chip designer Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>). Arm&#8217;s fiscal 2024 <a target="_blank" href="https://investors.arm.com/financials/sec-filings" rel="noreferrer noopener">R&amp;D margin stood</a> at 61% on revenue of $3.23 billion. Still, Marvell posted a gross margin of above 40%, which is testimony to its pricing power or moat.
Marvell stock surged over 57% in the last 12 months, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-global-semiconductor-index/#overview" rel="noreferrer noopener">topping</a> S&amp;P Global Semiconductor Index&#8217;s 11%. Marvell commands an EV/EBITDA multiple of 262.5x versus Arm&#8217;s 283.1x and Broadcom&#8217;s 47.9x.
Marvell&#8217;s dividend yield is 0.20%, compared to 1.00% for Broadcom or 0.5% for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
Marvell&#8217;s inorganic growth strategies include mergers and acquisitions. On October 5, 2021, Marvell completed the acquisition of Innovium, Inc., a provider of networking solutions for cloud and edge data centers, for $1.0 billion. On April 20, 2021, Marvell completed the acquisition of Inphi, a provider of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/20/10/18135863/marvell-confirms-merger-with-chipmaker-inphi-to-create-40b-entity" rel="noreferrer noopener">high-speed data movement</a> enabled by optical interconnects, for $9.9 billion.&nbsp;
Marvell&#8217;s operating cash flow, net of capital expenditures, helped it generate $1.02 billion in free cash flow as of February 3, 2024, compared to $1.07 billion in 2023 and $632 million in 2022.
Excess cash flows above capex help a company pay dividends and/or buyback shares, thereby adding to shareholder value. A company may also use the surplus funds for acquisitions and debt repayment to fuel growth.
Marvell&#8217;s positive AI catalysts for 2025: OpenAI,&nbsp;SoftBank Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), and&nbsp;Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) launched a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43127416/anthropic-gains-big-with-google-backing-aiming-for-60-billion-valuation-and-surging-ai-revenue" rel="noreferrer noopener">$500 billion joint venture</a>, Stargate, to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) committed $80 billion for AI-driven data centers. Alphabet Inc&#8216;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&nbsp;earmarked over $1 billion for its OpenAI rival Anthropic.
BofA Securities Vivek Arya <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43570410/broadcoms-trillion-dollar-run-analyst-expects-asic-to-take-10-15-market-share-backed-by-ai-compute-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">expressed optimism over</a> AI infrastructure providers like Marvell, which are backed by AI compute/networking demand. He expects Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) vendors like Marvell and Broadcom (which hit the trillion dollars market cap in 2024) to bag over a 10%-15% share of the overall accelerator market as Nvidia GPUs dominate with their 80%+ share.
JPMorgan&#8217;s&nbsp;Harlan Sur noted that Marvell is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42859614/jpmorgan-sees-marvells-ai-revenue-surge-with-2-billion-run-rate-in-networking-by-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">well-positioned to</a> significantly exceed its previous AI target of $2.5 billion in calendar 2025. This is backed by AI optical/copper networking products and two AI ASIC programs for&nbsp;Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Amazon Web Services, and&nbsp;Google.
Marvell is a holding in 200 US-traded&nbsp;ETFs. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>)
and Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
MRVL&nbsp;Price Action: Marvell Technology stock closed up by 1.97% to $112.50 on Monday.
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As consumer spending picks up and disposable income rises, the specialty retail sector is set for a significant leap. Hence, investors looking to ride this wave could consider Arko (ARKO), Murphy USA (MUSA), and Sally Beauty (SBH) stocks for solid gains. Read on… Increased personal spending and higher disposable income are fueling strong sales momentum. This creates a prime opportunity for investors to capitalize on the growth of the retail sector. Specialty retailer stocks, Arko Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ARKO/">ARKO</a>), Murphy USA Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MUSA/">MUSA</a>), and Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SBH/">SBH</a>), seem well-positioned for growth.
Recently, the Federal Reserve dropped a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate, sending ripples through the economy. This marks the Fed's third rate cut of the year, adjusting its target rate to a range <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-cut-december-2024-much-economy-rcna184586">between 4.25% and 4.5%</a>. While the market expected three cuts for 2025, the Fed's new projections suggest only two.
Despite that conservative outlook, the Fed's statement had a surprisingly optimistic tone. Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, highlighted how the U.S. economy is faring better than most others, which is something to cheer about.
But here is the interesting twist. Consumers do not seem to be sweating it. Retail sales for November <a href="https://www.census.gov/retail/marts/www/marts_current.pdf">climbed 0.7% in a monthly increase</a>, surpassing forecasts of 0.6%. Even better, the October sales figure was revised upwards from 0.4% to 0.5%. Retailers are seeing steady growth, and confidence is high in the market.
Looking deeper into consumer behavior, disposable personal income in November <a href="https://www.bea.gov/news/blog/2024-12-20/personal-income-and-outlays-november-2024">jumped by $61.10 billion</a>, or 0.3%, from the previous month. Meanwhile, consumer spending soared by $81.30 billion in the same monthly comparison. This opens up a great opportunity for investors to consider specialty retailers.
The sector seems to be holding strong, bolstered by the holiday season. With rising sales figures and a positive retail outlook, there is plenty of room for growth.
So, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/specialty-retailers/">Specialty Retailer</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: Arko Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ARKO/">ARKO</a>)
ARKO operates convenience stores and sells fuel and merchandise to retail and wholesale customers. The company carries out its operations through four segments: Retail; Wholesale; Fleet Fueling; and GPMP.
On August 28, ARKO <a href="https://www.arkocorp.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/173/arko-corp-opens-new-handy-mart-store-in-newport-north">announced the opening</a> of its newest Handy Mart store in Newport, North Carolina. The 5,600-square-foot store that offers a range of food and drinks could boost the company's sales and strengthen its market presence in the area.
ARKO's trailing-12-month cash per share of $2.52 is 5% higher than the industry average of $2.40. Moreover, the stock's trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 2.42x is 144.8% higher than the industry average of 0.99x.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, ARKO's total revenues came in at $2.28 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> was reported to be $41.57 million. Plus, the company's adjusted EBITDA came in at $78.78 million.
Additionally, net income attributable to ARKO totaled $9.67 million, while net income per share attributable to common shareholders was $0.07.
Analysts expect ARKO's revenue for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to come in at $8.79 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to rise 107.9% year-over-year to $0.35.
Shares of ARKO have surged 6.9% over the past six months and 13.6% over the past nine months, closing the last trading session at $6.53.
ARKO's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> mirror its solid fundamentals. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
ARKO has a B grade for Stability and Value. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/specialty-retailers/">Specialty Retailers</a> industry, it is ranked #11 out of 38 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, you can check ARKO's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Quality, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ARKO/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Murphy USA Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MUSA/">MUSA</a>)
MUSA markets retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company operates retail locations under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands, including non-fuel convenience stores.
MUSA's trailing-12-month ROCE of 60.92% is 440.5% higher than the industry average of 11.27%. Its trailing-12-month ROTC of 15.15% is 144.1% higher than the sector average of 6.21%. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 4.20x is 324.2% higher than the industry average of 0.99x.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, MUSA reported total operating revenues of $5.24 billion, with an operating income of $221.60 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $285.60 million. The company also posted a net income of $149.20 million and earnings of $7.20 per common share.
For the fiscal 2025 first quarter ending March 2025, Street expects MUSA's revenue and EPS to increase 3.7% and 59.1% year-over-year to $5.02 billion and $4.96, respectively.
The stock has surged 6.7% over the past six months and 41.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $511.53.
MUSA's robust prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
MUSA has a B grade for Value. It is ranked #10 out of 38 stocks in the Specialty Retailers industry.
To access MUSA's Growth, Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MUSA/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SBH/">SBH</a>) 
SBH is a specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies. The company has two segments: Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group. It offers hair color and care products, skin and nail care products, and styling tools under Wella, Paul Mitchell, and L'Oreal brands.
On October 24, SBH <a href="https://www.sallybeautyholdings.com/investor-relations/financial-information/press-releases/2024/10-24-2024-140548918">expanded its styling tool collection</a> with the unveiling of its ion Luxe 8-In-1 Airstyler Pro. With new and improved features, the new release could enhance SBH's customer growth and boost its revenue growth.
SBH's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 50.86% is 35.1% higher than the industry average of 37.77%. Its trailing-12-month ROCE of 26.98% is 139.4% higher than the 11.27% industry average. Additionally, the stock's trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.35x is 36.2% higher than the sector average of 0.99x.
For the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter that ended September 30, SBH's net sales increased 1.5% year-over-year to $935.03 million. Its adjusted operating earnings grew 11% from the year-ago value to $88.02 million. Also, the company's adjusted EBITDA rose 8.1% from the prior year's quarter to $118.14 million.
Moreover, the company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS increased 14.5% and 19% year-over-year to $52.33 million and $0.50, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $943.80 million and $0.43 for the fiscal 2025 first quarter ending December 2024 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 1.3% and 10.3%, respectively. Additionally, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of SBH have surged 10.6% over the past six months, closing the last trading session at $11.37.
SBH's stable prospects are apparent in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
SBH has an A grade for Value and a B for Quality. Within the same industry, it is ranked #7 out of 38 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SBH/">Click here</a> to access SBH's ratings for Growth, Stability, Sentiment, and Momentum.
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MUSA shares were unchanged in premarket trading Tuesday. Year-to-date, MUSA has gained 44.02%, versus a 26.30% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Specialty retailer stocks present strong investment opportunities due to growing market trends and expanding consumer demand driven by innovation, e-commerce, and customization. Therefore, investors should consider fundamentally strong specialty retail stocks: Arko (ARKO), Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), and Upbound Group (UPBD). Keep reading... Specialty retail flourishes by tapping into evolving consumer preferences, including eco-friendly products, artisanal goods, and unique flavors, which build brand loyalty and encourage repeat purchases. Exceptional customer service, personalized recommendations, and targeted marketing strategies further enhance satisfaction and boost sales.
With these factors in play, fundamentally strong specialty retail stocks like Arko Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ARKO/">ARKO</a>), Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/SBH/">SBH</a>), and Upbound Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPBD/">UPBD</a>) present compelling investment opportunities.
Specialty retail caters to a wide range of consumer preferences, leveraging both online and offline channels to maximize market reach. Utilizing consumer insights, predictive testing, and iterative refinement minimizes risks and ensures products align with market demands. Its ability to adapt to emerging trends and shifting consumer values underscores its potential for growth in evolving markets.
The specialty products market is poised for growth, projected to reach $6.80 billion this year with an <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/imf-chief-sees-steady-world-growth-2025-continuing-disinflation-2025-01-10/">8.9% CAGR</a>, fueled by the rise of e-commerce and increasing consumer spending. This growth is further supported by steady global economic expansion and ongoing disinflation, despite regional challenges. Notably, the US economy is outperforming expectations, reinforcing optimism for the sector's future.
Additionally, the sector thrives on innovations in packaging, customization, and personalization, particularly within lifestyle, beauty, and household goods, enhancing consumer appeal and driving growth. Considering these conducive trends, let's analyze the fundamental aspects of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/specialty-retailers/">Specialty Retailers</a> picks, starting with the third choice.
Stock #3: Arko Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ARKO/">ARKO</a>)
ARKO operates convenience stores in the United States. It operates through Retail, Wholesale, Fleet Fueling, and GPMP segments.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/assetturnover.asp">asset turnover ratio</a>, ARKO's 2.42x is 144% higher than the 0.99x industry average.
ARKO's total revenue for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, was $2.28 billion. Its operating income was reported as $41.57 million. Additionally, the company's adjusted EBITDA was $78.78 million, and its net income attributable to ARKO totaled $9.67 million, or $0.07 per share.
Street expects ARKO's EPS for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, to rise 36.4% year-over-year to $0.15. Over the past nine months, ARKO's stock has gained 39.4% to close the last trading session at $6.58.
ARKO's solid prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a B grade for Value and Stability. It is ranked #13 out of 38 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/specialty-retailers/">Specialty Retailers</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ARKO/">Click here</a> to see ARKO's Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality ratings.
Stock #2: Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/SBH/">SBH</a>)
SBH operates as a specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies. The company operates through two segments, Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity, SBH's 26.98% is 147.9% higher than the 10.88% industry average. Its 1.35x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 35.7% higher than the 0.99x industry average. Also, the stock's 5.49% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 40.6% higher than the 3.91% industry average.
For the fiscal fourth quarter that ended September 30, 2024, SBH's net sales increased marginally year-over-year to $935.03 million, while its gross profit rose 2.7% year-over-year to $479.20 million. During the same period, the company's non-GAAP net earnings increased 14.5% from the prior year to $52.33 million, and its EPS rose 19% year-over-year to $0.50.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, SBH's EPS is expected to increase 10.7% year-over-year to $0.43. Its revenue for the same quarter is expected to rise 1.3% year-over-year to $943.78 million. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past nine months, the stock has gained 6.3% to close the last trading session at $11.
SBH's positive outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Value and a B for Quality. It is ranked #9 in the same industry. Beyond what we stated above, we also have given SBH grades for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all the SBH ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/SBH/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Upbound Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPBD/">UPBD</a>)
UPBD leases household durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. It operates through four segments: Rent-A-Center, Acima, Mexico, and Franchising.
On December 12, 2024, UPBD announced it will acquire Brigit, a financial health technology company, for up to $460 million. This acquisition is expected to expand UPBD's offerings, enhance financial solutions for underserved consumers, and boost Adjusted EBITDA by $25–$30 million in 2025 and $70–$80 million in 2026.
On November 21, 2024, UPBD announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to implement advanced AI solutions, enhancing customer experience, personalization, and product offerings across Acima Leasing and Rent-A-Center. The initiative focuses on expanding leasable products, improving website engagement, and automating operations for greater efficiency.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity, UPBD's 13.44% is 23.5% higher than the 10.88% industry average. Its 48.94% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 29.8% higher than the 37.70% industry average. Likewise, the stock's 1.64x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 64.9% higher than the 0.99x industry average.
During the third quarter, which ended September 30, 2024, UPBD reported total revenues of $1.07 billion, up 9.2% from the prior year's quarter. The company's non-GAAP operating profit of $98.21 million reflects growth of 12.7% from the prior year's quarter. Furthermore, its non-GAAP net earnings came in at $53.34 million, or $0.95 per share, up 18.4% and 20.2% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect UPBD's EPS and revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, to increase 26.3% and 3.8% year-over-year to $1.02 and $1.06 billion, respectively. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past three months, the stock has declined 1.9% to close the last trading session at $29.30.
UPBD's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Quality. Within the Specialty Retailers industry, it is ranked first. To see UPBD's Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPBD/">click here</a>.
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UPBD shares were trading at $29.42 per share on Thursday afternoon, up $0.12 (+0.41%). Year-to-date, UPBD has gained 0.86%, versus a 1.02% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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