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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock is trading higher on Wednesday amid recent data from Kelley Blue Book, which ranked some of Tesla&#8217;s electric vehicles among the top of its, &#8220;10 Best-Selling EVs in 2024&#8221; list.
The Details: The automotive research company <a href="https://www.kbb.com/car-news/america-set-ev-sales-record-in-2024/">ranked</a> Tesla&#8217;s Model Y and Model 3 as the best and second best-selling electric vehicles. However, Kelley Blue Book noted that Tesla sold about 37,000 fewer cars in 2024 compared to 2023.
Kelley Blue Book attributed the lost ground to more competitors entering the market. Tesla sold approximately 37,000 fewer vehicles; meanwhile, General Motors saw a similar increase in volume.
Tesla&#8217;s Cybertruck ranked number five on the best-selling list. Some other vehicles that made the list include Ford&#8217;s Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet&#8217;s Equinox and Hyundai&#8217;s IONIQ 5.
In 2024, electric vehicles made up 8.7% of all new cars sold, and Kelley Blue Book&#8217;s parent company, Cox Automotive, predicts further growth in 2025. The company forecasts that factors such as an improved charging infrastructure could boost electric vehicle sales and account for 10% or more of new cars sold. 
Notably, President-elect Donald Trump has stated that he may seek to eliminate the $7,500 tax rebate on electric vehicle purchases, though achieving this would require approval from Congress.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/01/43012883/breaking-down-lands-end-7-analysts-share-their-views">Breaking Down Lands&#8217; End: 7 Analysts Share Their Views</a>
TSLA Price Action: At the time of writing, Tesla stock is trading 8.04% higher at $428.08, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Investors and analysts could turn attention to how UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) will replace its insurance unit CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in December, and how the company will keep public trust as the sector comes under increased scrutiny when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market open Thursday.</a>
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect UnitedHealth to report fourth-quarter revenue of $101.75 billion, up from $94.43 billion in last year's fourth quarter, according to data<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011525&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has missed analyst revenue estimates in two straight quarters, while beating estimates in eight of the last 10 quarters.
Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $6.73, up from $6.16 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/01/43001214/unitedhealth-the-number-one-company-on-sale-ahead-of-q4-earnings-report">UnitedHealth: The &#8216;Number One Company On Sale&#8217; Ahead Of Q4 Earnings Report</a>
Key Items to Watch: Thursday's earnings report marks the first quarterly report from UnitedHealth since the company lost Thompson.
Thompson, who was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">shot and killed </a>on Dec. 4 in New York City. Luigi Mangione was arrested for the murder and is facing state and federal charges that include<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42605759/luigi-mangione-faces-death-penalty-details-show-attack-planned-for-months-the-target-is-insuranceit-checks-every-box"> first degree murder.</a> Mangione faces potential sentences of life in prison without parole and the possibility of the death penalty if found guilty.
Analysts and investors may be ready to hear if UnitedHealth will address the challenges of replacing Thompson and moving forward after his passing. Sources told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/ceo-brian-thompson-s-death-looms-over-unitedhealth-earnings-call?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg </a>the company is not ready to immediately replace Thompson.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42744629/unitedhealth-group-ceo-reportedly-says-company-will-hit-financial-records-execs-murder-public-outcry-are-backdrop-for-q4-earnings"> recently reportedly told </a>executives the company will hit financial records in the current fiscal year, which could put the company and stock back in the spotlight a month after Thompson's death.
The company's revenue through the first nine months is $299 billion, a company record, and up from $277 billion through the first nine months of 2023.
Health insurance companies like UnitedHealth have come under increased attention and pressure after Thompson's death. A notebook found on Mangione at the time of his arrest mentioned how insurance companies were focused on profits over the public's health.
An entry in the notebook dated Aug. 15 said: "The details are finally coming together." The entry said procrastination had allowed Mangione to learn more about the company he was targeting; the name of the company was redacted.
"The target is insurance…it checks every box," was also written in the notebook alleged to belong to Mangione, according to the federal complaint against him.
Despite being on trial for murder, Mangione has gained a level of public support, with Thompson's death becoming a rallying cry for critics of the health insurance industry, often accused of denying medical claims.
Along with navigating the fallout from Thompson's death and the increased attention on insurance claims, UnitedHealth has found itself a target of incoming President Donald Trump, who<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42517567/cvs-cigna-unitedhealth-shares-slide-as-trump-targets-drug-middleman"> recently spoke out</a> about pharmacy benefit managers.
Trump said he would "knock out" PBMs from the industry, referring to them as drug middlemen, a role they are commonly associated with.
"You know the middleman, right? The horrible middleman that makes more money frankly than the drug companies, and they don't do anything except they're a middleman. We're going to knock out the middleman," Trump said.
UnitedHealth is also facing bipartisan pressure from Congress to push for the breakup of health care conglomerates over PBM practices.
The insurance company also faces scrutiny from the Department of Justice, which has blocked United's $3.3 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42704893/amedisys-and-unitedhealth-extend-merger-deadline-whats-going-on">deal to acquire </a>Amedisys Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMED#NASDAQ">AMED</a>).
Along with any commentary on how the new White House administration and public pressure could impact the company's future growth and operations, investors and analysts may be looking for an update on guidance.
UnitedHealth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42317793/unitedhealth-introduces-2025-guidance-ahead-of-now-stopped-investor-conference">shared 2025 revenue guidance </a>of $450 billion to $455 billion and earnings per share guidance of $28.15 to $28.65 ahead of Thompson's death in December.
UNH, DIA Price Action: UnitedHealth stock trades at $544.11 versus a 52-week trading range of $436.38 to $630.73. UnitedHealth stock is up 4.8% over the last year, but has fallen around 11% since Thompson's death.
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) and other ETFs that track the Dow Jones Industrial Average will also be in the spotlight Thursday after UnitedHealth's report. United is the second largest component of the Dow Jones Index due to its price-weighted methodology.
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Caret Digital has commenced mining with initial fleet of Antminer L9s&nbsp;
Further mining rigs to be ordered and deployed on a staged basis at hosting facilities in Wisconsin and Oregon
LONDON, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVPR#NASDAQ">VVPR</a>) (&quot;VivoPower&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Caret LLC (trading as &quot;Caret Digital&quot;), has commenced Dogecoin mining operations with an initial fleet of Antminer L9 rigs at its Wisconsin hosting facility.
Execution of this strategy will allow Caret Digital to take advantage of the current profitability of Dogecoin mining to generate revenues and free cashflows for VivoPower as a group. Caret Digital does not intend to hold most of the Dogecoin that is mined but will sell or forward sell them as appropriate. Based on current Dogecoin prices and Antminer GPU costs, there is potential for Caret Digital to generate annual revenues of up to US$25m and cash EBITDA of up to $12m (although this is subject to signification variation given the volatility of both price and cost variables, and should not be taken as a forecast). VivoPower intends to use any free cashflow generated from the Dogecoin mining operations to reinvest into its Tembo e-LV business, and further its commitment to delivering on the triple bottom line of people, profit and planet.
At the same time, Caret Digital will continue to work on developing up to 55MW of its own renewable-powered mining capacity to be used for Dogecoin and Litecoin mining, as previously announced. With a 55MW facility, Caret Digital would be able to generate revenues of up to $150m per annum from Dogecoin mining (based on current price and cost inputs, which are subject to significant variability and hence this should not be taken as a forecast).

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VivoPower's Caret Digital Commences Dogecoin Mining Operations In Wisconsin; Caret Digital To Generate Up To $25M Revenue, $12M Cash EBITDA From Dogecoin Mining; Plans 55MW Renewable Capacity For $150M Annual Revenue; VivoPower To Reinvest Proceeds Into Tembo e-LV Business

Entegris's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NYSE">ENTG</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.17% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.35 million shares sold short, which is 4.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.75 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Entegris Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736973921_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Entegris has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Entegris's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Entegris's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Powell Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NYSE">POWL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 17.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.39 million shares sold short, which is 17.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Powell Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736973916_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Powell Industries has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Powell Industries's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Powell Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.11%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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KB Home's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.39 million shares sold short, which is 11.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.78 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>KB Home Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736973911_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for KB Home has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing KB Home's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, KB Home's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.16%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Cryptocurrency markets are surging on Wednesday as financial markets interpreted freshly-released inflation data as a positive sign for equities.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>$100,135.47</td>
<td>+4%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>$3,456.54</td>
<td>+7.9%</td>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>$202.23</td>
<td>+8.9%</td>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>+11%</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.3773</td>
<td>+7%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00002235</td>
<td>+4.6%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 25.6% and daily active addresses up by 6%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are down from 10,421 to 10,217 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 132.8%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 100,006 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $266.75 million.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/43001690/exclusive-crypto-commodities-take-center-stage-volatility-2025-direxion-ceo">EXCLUSIVE: Direxion CEO Predicts Crypto, Commodities Will Take Center Stage Amid Volatility In 2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43008361/dubai-announces-crypto-tower-to-host-blockchain-businesses">Dubai Announces &#8216;Crypto Tower&#8217; To Host Blockchain Businesses</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42997294/trumps-crypto-legislation-will-be-a-frankenstein-bill-of-mishmash-says-arthur-hayes-bitcoin-doesnt-need-government-support-to-flourish">Trump&#8217;s Crypto Legislation Will Be A &#8216;Frankenstein&#8217; Bill Of Mishmash, Says Arthur Hayes — Bitcoin Doesn&#8217;t Need Government Support To Flourish</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43008666/sec-under-trump-administration-to-revise-crypto-policies-report">SEC Under Trump Administration To Revise Crypto Policies: Report</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42994641/italys-largest-bank-leaps-into-bitcoin-trading-with-1-million-test-investment-but-ceo-says-he-doesnt-invest-in-btc-personally">Italy&#8217;s Largest Bank Leaps Into Bitcoin Trading With $1 Million &#8216;Test&#8217; Investment But CEO Says He Doesn&#8217;t Invest In BTC Personally</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42993667/ripple-labs-donates-100k-in-xrp-for-california-wildfires-relief-says-contributions-will-be-doubled">Ripple Labs Donates $100K In XRP For California Wildfires Relief, Says Contributions Will Be Doubled</a></li>
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Top Gainer:
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<td>Virtuals Protocol (CRYPTO: VIRTUAL)</td>
<td> $3.90</td>
<td>+31.5%</td>
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<td>ai16z (CRYPTO: AI16Z)</td>
<td> $1.61</td>
<td>+25.7%</td>
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<td>XDC Network (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">XDC</a>)</td>
<td> $0.1304</td>
<td>+23.9%</td>
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Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices touching $100,000, CryptoCon provided technical analysis for the crypto king stating that 5.618 extension of the first move of the cycle has had a near-perfect hit rate for all major Bitcoin highs. 
He sees Bitcoin&#8217;s price target at $184,181.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The 5.618 extension of the first move of the cycle (candle body &amp; after bear market downtrend) has had a near-perfect hit rate for all major Bitcoin highs. The magic number this cycle&#8230; $184,181. <a href="https://t.co/p6CgSQTvyB">pic.twitter.com/p6CgSQTvyB</a>
&mdash; CryptoCon (@CryptoCon_) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoCon_/status/1879614951813271733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Crypto content creator Michael Pizzino <a href="https://x.com/PizzinoMichael/status/1879621062197166149">welcomes</a> back $100,000 and expects a higher low, saying &#8220;Off to the races.&#8221; However, this will need a few days to form if it is to happen right now.
Stoic sees Bitcoin having experienced a clean breakout from its value area, followed by a reaction near the high $80,000 and a successful reclaim of the $90,000 level.
 Currently, a brief period of cooling off is anticipated in the interim, with attention focused on finding spot support on the buyside.
A <a href="https://x.com/Stoiiic/status/1879589287290683441">pullback</a> into the high timeframe range would provide an ideal entry point for bulls to step in. 
Currently, passive spot stacking has been observed between $100,000 and $104,000. 
If another breakout occurs, the focus will be on spot aggressively chasing bids and absorbing any sell walls.
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CBRE Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.57%. Currently, CBRE Group has a market capitalization of $40.25 billion. 
Buying $100 In CBRE: If an investor had bought $100 of CBRE stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $215.29 today based on a price of $131.54 for CBRE at the time of writing.
<h3>CBRE Group's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736973310_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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While the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry may represent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/evtol">the future of mobility</a>, as an investment, the narrative presents a cloudier picture. Case in point is sector heavyweight Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>). Although ACHR stock has witnessed powerful ebbs and flows, the net performance since its public market debut has been lackluster overall.
As a result, caution should be the theme when approaching Archer. For example, ACHR stock lost 22.67% of value last week (defined as the difference between Monday's open and Friday's close). Given the rarity of such declines — the worst such loss occurring in June 2022 for a drop of 29.68% — it wasn't unusual to see the opinion cycle label ACHR as a discounted buying opportunity.
To be fair, some factors support the optimism. Earlier this week, Benzinga's options scanner uncovered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/01/42954080/looking-at-archer-aviations-recent-unusual-options-activity">unusual activity</a> for ACHR stock derivatives, with all aberrant transactions featuring bullish sentiment. However, the bulk of the dollar volume targeted calls expiring this Friday and that appears to be the point.
Analysts generally don't disagree that over the long run, eVTOL players offer tremendous potential for advanced mobility. However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/downgrades/25/01/42923959/evtol-market-soars-too-high-analyst-gives-archer-joby-downgrades">fundamental concerns</a> such as certification hurdles against sky-high valuations warrant caution. Indeed, the statistical evidence suggests that the bears still have the upper hand.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ACHR Stock Really Comes Down To Numbers Game</h2>
Before engaging in any trade, it's important to understand the lay of the land. Barring any other context, on any given week, there's a 45.19% chance that by the end of the fourth subsequent week, a position held in ACHR stock will rise in value. Out of 208 qualifying weeks, 94 were positive, 114 were negative and one ended up completely flat.
However, the context of the moment isn't about whether ACHR stock will rise based on a random entry point. Instead, the assertion in the opinion cycle is that because ACHR suffered an extreme-fear event last week, Archer Aviation represents a deep-value play. However, the evidence does not support this claim.
Since Archer's public market debut, there have been 31 weeks where ACHR stock suffered a 10% weekly loss or worse. Out of this tally, there have only been 10 weeks (or 32.26%) where by the end of the fourth subsequent week, ACHR posted a positive return. In other words, not only do the bulls not buy the dip, the bears tend to further puncture the wound.
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To be fair, the median positive return under a dynamic statistical model — that is, looking at the median return of ACHR stock when it moves higher following an extreme-fear event — clocks in at 26.5% at the end of week four. That's much higher than the median positive return of 15.95% when viewed stochastically, meaning any four-week window irrespective of context.
Stated simply, if ACHR stock manages to beat the odds, the rewards can be intense. It's just that historically, the numbers don't favor the bullish thesis.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Different Approaches For Archer Aviation</h2>
Another worrisome factor potentially impacting ACHR stock is that it currently appears to be charting a pattern similar to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/forex-head-and-shoulders-strategy">bearish head and shoulders</a>. &nbsp;A similar-looking formation materialized last year between July and August, resulting in early optimism succumbing to significant disappointment. Naturally, there's risk that the same scenario can emerge at a greater scale.
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Those traders who believe in the numbers game may consider a <a href="https://help.benzinga.com/en/articles/6332560-bear-put-spread-options-trade">bear put spread</a>. This multi-leg options strategy involves buying a put option and simultaneously selling a put at a lower strike price. Traders aim for the underlying security to fall to the short strike price, with the idea that they will use the credit received from the short put to offset the debit paid for the long put.
Whether calculated stochastically or dynamically, the statistical downside target for ACHR stock one month following an extreme-fear event is quite similar: $7.81 and $7.59, respectively. Put another way, investors may anticipate an average loss of 14.17% from last Friday's close of $8.97.
With a timeline corresponding with the options chain expiring Feb. 7, aggressive traders can target the 9.00/7.50 bear put spread. At the time of writing, the breakeven threshold for this transaction stands well above $8, providing greater odds of success but also with a very robust maximum payout.
Finally, those who believe that "this time could be different" for ACHR stock may consider a directionally neutral long iron condor. This trade combines a bear put spread with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bull-spread">bull call spread</a>, establishing top-and-bottom profitability targets.
Under a dynamic pricing model, ACHR stock may rise to $11.35 under the positive scenario. Therefore, a 7.50 &#x7C; 8.00P &#x7C;&#x7C; 10.50C &#x7C; 11.00C long iron condor — or a 7.50/8.00 bear put spread combined with a 10.50/11.00 bull call spread — could be the ticket to trading success.
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A significant data breach reportedly involving MetLife has come to light, with claims of a massive 289GB database being exposed. The leaked data is believed to include sensitive user information, sparking widespread concerns about privacy and security.
Data breaches of this scale can lead to unauthorized access, identity theft, and other forms of data misuse. For an organization of MetLife's stature, this incident highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard user information. The financial and insurance sectors are often prime targets for such breaches, given the sensitive nature of the data they handle.
Affected users are strongly advised to monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity, update their credentials, and stay informed about any official updates from MetLife regarding the breach.
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What does it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/39069576/are-you-rich-heres-the-net-worth-you-need-to-be-poor-middle-class-and-wealthy">mean to be wealthy</a>? Turns out, opinions vary wildly depending on who you ask – and where they live.&nbsp;
According to the latest Modern Wealth Survey from Charles Schwab, Americans believe you need a net worth of $2.5 million to officially enter "wealthy" territory. That might sound like Monopoly money to some. Still, others in high-cost cities like San Francisco scoff at the number, with Bay Area residents suggesting you need closer to $4.4 million to feel comfortable. And then there are those on Reddit who've weighed in with their takes.
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One user on Reddit called the $2.5 million benchmark "shockingly low," declaring that "$10 million is the real starting point." Another chimed in with some math to back their point, using the popular 25x rule: essentially, you multiply your annual lifestyle costs by 25 to determine how much invested wealth you'd need to live comfortably off the interest. For example, if your ideal life costs $70,000 a year, you'd need $1.75 million invested. Prefer yachts and private jets? Well, $15 million a year in expenses means you're looking at a cool $375 million portfolio. Easy, right?
Then, there's the philosophical side of the debate. One Redditor said they knew they were "wealthy" when money couldn't solve their problems. For them, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42885231/can-you-guess-what-percent-of-people-retire-with-a-3-million-nest-egg-hint-its-an-incredibly-low-number">hitting $3 million</a> was the sweet spot where they could afford the life they wanted and any extra cash became irrelevant to their happiness. Another pointed out that most Americans aren't even close to these numbers – many can't cover a $1,000 emergency without borrowing. From that lens, $2.5 million might as well be a billion.
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Beyond the Reddit banter, the conversation reveals how wealth is relative, tied to hard numbers, personal values and circumstances. Historically, "modest competence" (a term famously used in Jane Austen's novels) described a level of wealth sufficient for comfort and security without extravagance. Adjusted for inflation, this concept might translate to an annual income of $100,000 –$150,000 today. Using the 25x rule means you'd need $2.5 –$3.75 million invested – not far from what Schwab's survey suggests.
A couple with $2.5 million might feel rich in rural Kansas but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/05/38703985/1-out-of-every-24-people-in-new-york-city-is-a-millionaire-most-in-the-world">stretched thin in Manhattan</a>, where housing alone can eat up half a fortune. And then there's the generational divide – Boomers think $2.8 million is the magic number, but many Millennials, facing student debt and rising living costs, might find even that unrelatable.
Ultimately, whether wealth means millions in the bank or simply the ability to live without financial stress, the key takeaway is this: financial security isn't one-size-fits-all.&nbsp;
Before you start measuring yourself against a survey or a Reddit thread, consider what wealth truly means. And if you're unsure how to get there, it might be worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">chatting with a financial advisor</a> who can help you map out a plan that works for your goals – whether that's yachts or just peace of mind.
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In the current market session, RLI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLI#NYSE">RLI</a>) share price is at $154.77, after a 1.13% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 5.66%, but in the past year, increased by 9.61%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736973013_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does RLI P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
RLI has a better P/E ratio of 16.84 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 16.35 of the Insurance industry. Ideally, one might believe that RLI Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736973013_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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Google announced in a blog <a href="https://blog.google/products/news/associated-press-gemini-app/">post</a> on Wednesday that it&#8217;s broadening its collaboration with The Associated Press (AP) to further enhance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gemini">its Gemini app</a>.
What Happened: Under the new collaboration, the Associated Press will provide Google with a feed of real-time information that the company will use to improve the usefulness of Gemini results.
&#8220;We believe AI is a transformative technology and we look forward to partnering with the news ecosystem to explore the benefits of AI and empower journalists,&#8221; the Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) subsidiary said.
Gemini is Google&#8217;s flagship AI chatbot, previously known as Bard. Google rebranded the conversational AI app in February 2024.
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Why It Matters: Google said the expanded collaboration is specifically aimed at users looking for up-to-date information. A lack of real-time information was one of the main complaints from early AI adopters using early-stage AI chatbots.
"AP and Google's longstanding relationship is based on working together to provide timely, accurate news and information to global audiences," said Kristin Heitmann, senior vice president and chief revenue officer of The Associated Press.
"We are pleased Google recognizes the value of AP&#8217;s journalism as well as our commitment to nonpartisan reporting, in the development of its generative AI products,&#8221; she added.
Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/goog">Alphabet shares</a> were up 3.3% at $197.36 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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