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Verano Holdings Corp is a vertically integrated multi‐state cannabis operator in the United States. The Company has two reportable segments: (i) cultivation (wholesale) and (ii) retail. The company's consumer brands include Encore, Avexia, MÜV, Savvy, BITS and Verano. The company's retail dispensaries operate under brands including Zen Leaf and MÜV. The company derives its revenues from Retail segment.

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2024年第2四半期の大部分の大麻企業の財務業績が出揃い、その結果から興味深いトレンドが浮かび上がってきた。その1つが、米国のマルチステート・オペレーター（MSO）が供給チェーンにおけるコストと効率を改善しているという点だ。

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On Friday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that they have been granted permission to deliver Starlink terminals and supplies to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41105907/hurricane-helene-shutters-baxter-internationals-key-manufacturing-hub-in-north-caro">disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina</a>. However, the approval allegedly met some resistance initially.
What Happened:&nbsp;Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, and complained that SpaceX engineers were barred by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA from delivering Starlink terminals and&nbsp;supplies.
&#8220;SpaceX engineers are trying to&nbsp;deliver Starlink terminals &amp;&nbsp;supplies to devastated areas in&nbsp;North Carolina right now and&nbsp;FEMA is both failing to&nbsp;help AND won't let others&nbsp;help. This is unconscionable,&#8221; he said.
He also shared a video showing the extent of the devastation, with&nbsp;roads, houses, electricity, water supply, and ground internet connections destroyed.
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He further criticized FEMA for not allowing the SpaceX team to land and deliver critical supplies, adding, &#8220;My blood is boiling.&#8221;
However, in a later update, Musk confirmed that SpaceX had finally received the necessary approval from FEMA to proceed with the delivery of the Starlink terminals and supplies.
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Why It Matters: Musk also clashed with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over allegations that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41195165/pete-buttigieg-and-elon-musk-clash-over-hurricane-aid-flight-claims">federal authorities hindered flights</a> delivering aid to Hurricane Helene victims.
&#8220;The level of belligerent government incompetence is staggering,&#8221; he stated earlier.
Meanwhile, the White House also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41195085/white-house-counters-gop-accusations-of-fema-funds-misuse-denies-disaster-relief-funding-was-used-fo">refuted GOP claims</a>&nbsp;of FEMA funds mismanagement following the hurricane. &#8220;No disaster relief funding at all was used to support migrants housing and services. None. At. All.&#8221;
Earlier, President Joe Biden praised the end of a port strike&nbsp;that threatened to disrupt the U.S. economy, highlighting its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41177525/biden-praises-end-of-port-strike-highlights-importance-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-collective-barg">importance for Hurricane Helene&#8217;s recovery</a>.
Previously, former President Donald Trump claimed credit for the deployment of Starlink satellites to aid communication restoration in areas affected by the hurricane. However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41110218/trump-says-he-spoke-with-elon-musk-for-starlink-deployment-to-aid-hurricane-helene-affected-areas-bu">he was contradicted by FEMA</a>.
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Elon Musk Said His Blood Was 'Boiling' After FEMA Allegedly Didn't Allow SpaceX Engineers To Deliver Starlink Terminals And Supplies To Hurricane Helene Victims, But Now They've Received Approval

Taiwan-based&nbsp;Novatek&nbsp;is gearing up to mass-produce OLED displays a new technology that could significantly influence the design of future Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhones.
What Happened: On Friday, Novatek announced a plan to initiate&nbsp;mass production of OLED displays&nbsp;that incorporate&nbsp;Touch and Display Driver&nbsp;Integration or TDDI technology by the second quarter of 2025, <a href="https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20241004PD206/novatek-apple-tddi-ddi-taiwan.html">reported</a> DigiTimes.
Apple might be among the first clients for Novatek&#8217;s innovative technology, although this remains speculative at this point. 
The projected production timeline for Novatek&#8217;s TDDI displays aligns with the anticipated launch of next-generation iPhone displays in 2025.
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TDDI technology could enable the creation of slimmer OLED displays by merging&nbsp;touch and display driver layers,&nbsp;making it a potential fit for the speculated ultra-thin &#8220;iPhone 17 Air.&#8221;
According to the report, the Cupertino, California-based tech giant might initially implement it in lower-volume products like&nbsp;future iPad and Apple Watch&nbsp;models.
The technology could also find application in&nbsp;a long-rumored foldable iPhone or&nbsp;iPad.
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Why It Matters: Apple is rumored to be developing a thinner version of the iPhone 17, expected to launch in 2025. This model, potentially featuring a sleeker design, could attract more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40332493/apples-thinner-iphone-17-air-with-sleeker-design-could-be-a-game-changer-says-promi">customers to upgrade their devices</a>.
Previously, it was also reported that while the iPhone 16 may <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40304265/apples-iphone-16-may-not-fuel-a-gold-rush-of-purchases-but-next-iteration-will-likely-return-fla">not offer a radical redesign</a>, the next iteration could return the flagship product to meaningful growth.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile U.S. Inc. CEO Mike Sievert reported encouraging sales numbers for the new iPhone model last month, showing a strong launch despite initial concerns about demand.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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In a continued shift away from its cashierless Go convenience stores, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has reportedly shuttered three more locations in New York last week.
What Happened: Amazon has been steadily reducing its Go stores that use the &#8220;Just Walk Out&#8221; technology, with the latest closures, the total number of Go stores has come down to 17 nationwide, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/amazon-closes-more-of-its-cashierless-convenience-stores/">reported</a> TechCrunch (<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/amazon-closes-three-more-go-convenience-stores">via</a> The Information) on Friday.
Last year in March also, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31252375/amazon-prepares-to-cut-more-fluff-shut-8-amazon-go-stores-in-seattle-san-francisco-nyc">company had shut down eight</a> Go stores in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York.
Earlier this year, the company removed the&nbsp;Just Walk Out technology from&nbsp;its grocery stores, focusing&nbsp;more on smaller grab-and-go shops. It also opened a new Go store in Washington.
The e-commerce giant also continues to license the&nbsp;Just Walk Out technology to&nbsp;third-party convenience stores.
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Why It Matters: In 2016, Amazon launched its Just Walk Out feature, enabling customers to scan a QR code when entering a store, pick up items, and leave without going through a traditional checkout.
The system relies on cameras, sensors, and a remote team monitoring shoppers to accurately track purchases and complete transactions.
However, the experimental system has faced several challenges, including long delays in finalizing transactions—sometimes taking hours—and the high costs involved in installing the necessary cameras and sensors at each location.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Amazon replaced this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38055211/amazon-to-replace-just-walk-out-checkout-technology-with-smart-dash-carts">technology with a &#8220;smart-cart&#8221;</a> system called Dash Cart in its grocery stores.
Despite the closures, Amazon continues to focus on profitable ventures and efficiency gains. Earlier this month, Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak reiterated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41169322/amazons-profitable-essential-merchandise-efficiency-gains-set-to-drive-growth-analyst">Amazon with an Overweight rating</a>, highlighting the company&#8217;s growth potential.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is on the verge of reaching a new all-time high, according to a prominent crypto analyst. The analyst suggests that Bitcoin must break through a significant resistance level to achieve this milestone.
What Happened: Bitcoin could reach a new peak if it surpasses the $64,000 resistance level.
Inmortal, a well-known trader, shared with his 216,300 followers on X that Bitcoin&#8217;s recent decline from around $66,000 to $60,000 might be forming a local bottom. He is considering going long on BTC if it demonstrates a swing failure pattern near $60,000 or gains acceptance above $63,000.
"Breakout above $64,000 = New ATH."
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&mdash; Inmortal (@inmortalcrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/inmortalcrypto/status/1842200703810633835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, another analyst, Kaleo, predicts a short-term dip to approximately $57,000 or $58,000 before a rebound. He expects Bitcoin to rise gradually over the next month, especially after the presidential election, advising traders to accumulate during this period.
"Bitcoin. Still looking like a quick little chop to $57,000 or $58,000, followed by a grind higher the rest of the month into a full send post election."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Still looking like a quick little chop to 57 / 58, followed by a grind higher the rest of the month into a full send post election <a href="https://t.co/QX3wGjPNJQ">pic.twitter.com/QX3wGjPNJQ</a>
&mdash; K A L E O (@CryptoKaleo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoKaleo/status/1841839257096208721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The potential for Bitcoin to hit new highs comes amid a backdrop of strong market performance. Recently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41191566/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-end-the-week-with-strong-gains-summer-lull-seasonality-over-q4-b">cryptocurrency markets</a> have been buoyed by positive labor market data, signaling the end of the summer lull and the start of a bullish fourth quarter.
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41185013/bitcoin-rebounds-above-61-500-and-80k-is-more-likely-than-40k-says-top-technical-analyst">technical analysts</a> have noted Bitcoin&#8217;s rebound above $61,500, suggesting that $80,000 is more likely than $40,000. This aligns with the current bullish sentiment, despite some bearish low-timeframe actions.
Furthermore, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41172369/bitcoin-not-a-safe-haven-but-rising-trump-odds-could-fuel-a-rally-standard-chartered">Standard Chartered</a> has highlighted Bitcoin&#8217;s role as a hedge against traditional financial system issues, rather than geopolitical tensions. This perspective reinforces the notion that Bitcoin&#8217;s price movements are more influenced by financial market dynamics than geopolitical events.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $62,120, showing a 1.5% increase over the past 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has stated that the future of human exploration on Mars is contingent on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">re-election of former President</a> Donald Trump and the reduction of what he calls &#8220;smothering regulations."
What Happened: Musk, who has thrown his weight behind Trump, endorsed him yet again in the backdrop of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41018400/spacex-hits-back-at-faa-chief-for-pinning-starship-delays-on-safety-concerns-every-statement-he-made">SpaceX's struggles</a> with the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA.
&#8220;Unless Trump wins and we get rid of the mountain of smothering regulations (that have nothing to do with safety!), humanity will never reach Mars. This is existential.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Unless Trump wins and we get rid of the mountain of smothering regulations (that have nothing to do with safety!), humanity will never reach Mars. This is existential. <a href="https://t.co/I9zZuzRvHi">https://t.co/I9zZuzRvHi</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1842250303762051263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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This comes amid escalating tensions between SpaceX and FAA, with Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41041586/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-calls-for-resignation-of-faa-administrator-mike-whitaker">recently calling for the resignation</a> of FAA chief Mike Whitaker.
Musk&#8217;s company has criticized Whitaker for his defense of delays in SpaceX&#8217;s Starship launch vehicle, claiming that &#8220;every statement he made was incorrect.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The relationship between SpaceX and the FAA has been strained, with Musk accusing the FAA of favoritism towards Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and proposing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40912464/elon-musk-accuses-faa-of-fining-spacex-over-nonsense-that-doesnt-affect-safety-amazingly-no-star">$633,009 fine on SpaceX</a> for regulatory violations.
Whitaker has defended the FAA&#8217;s actions, citing safety concerns and regulatory compliance as reasons for the delay in SpaceX&#8217;s Starship launch. He also stated that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41016988/spacex-in-violation-of-texas-federal-law-on-some-matters-says-faa-agency-hits-back-at-elon-musks-roc">SpaceX did not adhere</a> to permitting and licensing requirements, which Musk criticized as obstructive.
These ongoing disputes have led Musk to argue that the future of space exploration depends on a political climate that favors deregulation. His recent tweet suggests that he sees a Trump victory as a necessary condition for this to happen.
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Elon Musk Says 'Humanity Will Never Reach Mars' Unless Trump Wins: 'This Is Existential'

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has expressed disapproval of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">cut interest rates last month</a>, terming it a misstep in the face of the latest US job growth data.
What Happened: On Friday, Summers took to X, formerly Twitter, and voiced his disagreement with the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to slash interest rates by 50 basis points in September.
He labeled this action as a &#8220;mistake,&#8221; particularly in light of the recent data that shows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/24/10/41170128/jobs-report-preview-could-september-labor-data-shift-feds-interest-rate-path">U.S. job growth</a> exceeding all predictions.
&#8220;Today&#8217;s employment report confirms suspicions that we are in a high neutral rate environment where responsible monetary policy requires caution in rate cutting,&#8221; he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Today's employment report confirms suspicions that we are in a high neutral rate environment where responsible monetary policy requires caution in rate cutting. With the benefit of hindsight, the 50 basis point cut in September was a mistake, though not one of great consequence.…
&mdash; Lawrence H. Summers (@LHSummers) <a href="https://twitter.com/LHSummers/status/1842214555562258679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">September jobs report</a> exceeded expectations, showing a 254,000 increase in U.S. payrolls and a surprising drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1%.
Wage growth also outpaced predictions, climbing 0.4% from the previous <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41187740/blowout-september-jobs-report-spurs-reactions-6-economists-say-aggressive-fed-rat">month and 4% over the past</a> year.
Joseph Brusuelas, principal and chief economist at RSM US LLP, highlighted the strong wage increases and dismissed recession concerns, pointing instead to a &#8220;mid-cycle economic expansion.&#8221;
Aditya Bhave, U.S. economist at BofA Securities, adjusted his November forecast to smaller rate cuts (25 basis points) due to the robust economic data.
Bhave predicted a terminal rate of 3.0%-3.25%, with the potential for it to rise further, given the unexpectedly strong productivity growth.
Before the September rate cut, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell had stated that future interest rate cuts would hinge on economic data. His comments at the time added <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41102248/stocks-slip-as-powell-says-future-interest-rate-cuts-hinge-on-data-economy-is-in-solid-shape-we-inte">uncertainty to the market</a>, causing stocks to slip.
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Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took aim at Elon Musk on Friday over allegations that federal authorities hindered flights delivering aid to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/hurricane-helene">Hurricane Helene</a> victims.
What Happened: Musk posted a screenshot implying that airspace was &#8220;shut down&#8221; and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was &#8220;throttling flights.&#8221;
Musk voiced his frustration, stating, &#8220;The level of belligerent government incompetence is staggering!!&#8221;
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1842252268856324160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In response, Buttigieg refuted these claims, asserting that the FAA does not obstruct legitimate rescue and recovery flights. He extended an invitation to Musk to discuss any issues directly, saying, &#8220;If you're encountering a problem give me a call.&#8221;
Following their public exchange, Musk expressed gratitude for a private conversation with Buttigieg, indicating a desire to resolve the matter. &#8220;Thanks for the call. Hopefully, we can resolve this soon,&#8221; Musk wrote, though the details of their discussion remain undisclosed.
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Musk also posted a video showing SpaceX engineers trying to deliver Starlink terminals.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1842284913279586447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The backdrop of this exchange is the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, which has significantly impacted the region.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41138209/elon-musks-spacex-to-give-free-starlink-access-to-hurricane-helene-victims">Musk&#8217;s SpaceX</a> has been proactive in offering free Starlink access to affected areas, aiming to facilitate communication and aid efforts. This move was part of a broader initiative to deploy a software update ensuring Starlink systems operate without payment in hurricane-affected zones.
Furthermore, the hurricane season has been notably active, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41145534/hurricane-helene-adds-to-most-active-quarter-for-power-outages-driving-back-up-gene">Hurricane Helene</a> contributing to widespread power outages, affecting millions. This has driven demand for backup generators, as noted by analysts observing increased consumer interest in such products.
Amidst these challenges, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41195085/white-house-counters-gop-accusations-of-fema-funds-misuse-denies-disaster-relief-funding-was-used-fo">White House</a> has been countering accusations from Republicans regarding the misuse of FEMA funds in the aftermath of the hurricane. These claims have been strongly denied, with officials labeling them as falsehoods.
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The White House has refuted Republican claims of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds mismanagement following Hurricane Helene.
What Happened: On Friday, Andrew Bates, the senior deputy press secretary, issued a memo accusing Republicans of propagating &#8220;bald-faced lies&#8221; about the post-Hurricane Helene cleanup efforts, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4916014-federal-response-criticized/">reported</a> The Hill.
Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, have claimed&nbsp;that disaster relief funding was&nbsp;spent on migrants, criticizing the administration&#8217;s hurricane response.
Bates denied these allegations, saying, &#8220;No disaster relief funding at all was used to support migrants housing and services. None. At. All.&#8221;
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He stated that Congress appropriates the funding for migrant support to Customs &amp; Border Protection, and FEMA merely administers it.
Bates also noted&nbsp;that FEMA has already provided&nbsp;over&nbsp;$45 million in direct financial&nbsp;assistance to individuals and families&nbsp;affected by the storm. He cautioned against the potential harm of spreading false information, especially&nbsp;when people are in need.
On the same day, FEMA also released a fact-checking page, confirming that &#8220;no money has been diverted&#8221; and that it has sufficient funds&nbsp;for immediate response and recovery&nbsp;needs.
Why It Matters: Hurricane Helene, which hit on Sept. 26, caused significant damage and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41126631/hurricane-helene-devastation-the-latest-on-damage-companies-affected">left nearly 800,000 people</a> without power. The storm claimed more than 130 lives and caused widespread power outages, affecting over two million customers of Duke Energy Corp.
As a result of the hurricane, there was a surge in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41145534/hurricane-helene-adds-to-most-active-quarter-for-power-outages-driving-back-up-gene">demand for backup and portable</a> power generators.
President Joe Biden has urged Congress to reconvene from recess to approve more funding for recovery efforts, though lawmakers aren't scheduled to return until Nov. 12.
His administration has already sent over 4,800 federal personnel to aid in the response, and the president has authorized the deployment of up to 1,000 troops to assist with North Carolina's recovery, the report noted.
Biden visited North Carolina on Wednesday, followed by trips to Florida and Georgia on Thursday to assess the damage and meet with local leaders.
Previously, Republican presidential nominee Trump allegedly took credit for the deployment of Elon Musk-led Starlink satellites to aid communication restoration in areas affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Chinese electric vehicle startup Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) announced late Friday that it has struck a partnership with one of its strategic investors to foray into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/06/39213251/asia-mena-gaming-markets-reach-85-5b-in-2023-see-future-projections">Middle East and North Africa</a>.
What Happened: Nio has tied up with Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings to launch the Nio MENA in a bid to launch Nio-branded vehicles and vehicles from its subsidiary in the region, the Shanghai-based company said in a statement. This, according to the company, will expand its footprint and integrate further into the &#8220;global smart EV ecosystem.&#8221;
CYVN Holdings will support Nio with strategic investments for the expansion, which will start with UAE.
The company also plans to establish a state-of-the-art R&amp;D center in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of UAE. This center will focus on &#8220;autonomous driving and artificial intelligence advancements, reinforcing NIO's global R&amp;D capabilities and fostering technological innovation in the MENA region.&#8221;
Nio and CYVN Holdings plan to collaborate on a new EV project that will involve research, manufacturing, and future product launches. The EV startup would also work with its partners in Egypt to expand EV manufacturing in the country.
In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/23/12/36281426/nio-stock-up-premarket-after-securing-2-2b-strategic-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">December Nio closed a $2.2 billion equity investment from</a>&nbsp;CYVN Investments RSC Ltd.
 Jassem Mohamed Obaid Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman of CYVN Holdings, said, &#8220;This partnership is a testament to our mutual commitment to fostering the strength of our strategic collaborations and achieving transformative goals in the smart mobility sector.&#8221;
Nio&#8217;s founder, Chairman and CEO William Li said, &#8220;Our collaboration with CYVN Holdings is a cornerstone in our strategy to enhance global accessibility to smart electric vehicles and to push the boundaries of technological innovation.&#8221;
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Nio is a manufacturer of premium EVs and it has recently entered the low-end of the market with its Onvo brand. Deliveries of the first vehicle launched by the sub-brand, codenamed&nbsp;L60, began in late September, and early uptake has been fairly strong.
This week, Nio reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41114350/chinese-ev-trio-nio-xpeng-li-auto-surge-higher-in-tuesdays-premarket-whats-going-on">strong September and record third-quarter deliveries</a> despite the tough domestic EV market conditions marked by lackluster demand and cutthroat competition. 
In late-September, the company said a trio of domestic strategic investors agreed to invest an aggregate of 3.3 billion yuan ($470.64 million) in cash in its subsidiary Nio China. Nio on its part said it would invest 10 billion yuan (about $1.43 billion) in cash to subscribe to the newly issued shares of Nio China.&nbsp;The latest investments would infuse the much-needed financing to pursue it expansion both in China and overseas. 
Nio&#8217;s prospects in China also appear bright, given China has decided to copiously stimulate the domestic economy, potentially arming consumers with the much-needed cash to splurge.
The company currently sells EVs in European countries such as Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands. The MENA partnership comes as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41182675/tesla-byd-and-other-ev-stocks-to-watch-as-eu-votes-to-approve-tariffs-on-chinese-ev-imports">European Commission has voted in favor of up to 45% tariffs on imported Chinese EVs.</a>
Price Action: Nio ended Friday&#8217;s session up 1.04% at $6.77, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has reportedly engaged with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint, Michigan, amid rising tensions over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39562547/us-has-sent-thousands-of-hellfire-missiles-and-2-000-pound-bombs-to-israel-amid-ongoing-war-with-ham">U.S. support for Israel&#8217;s conflicts</a> in Gaza and Lebanon.
What Happened: On Friday, Harris met with representatives from Emgage Action,&nbsp;the American Task Force on&nbsp;Lebanon, and long-time associate Hala Hijazi, reported Reuters, citing two sources.
The meeting is part of a broader effort to reconnect&nbsp;with Muslim and Arab voters,&nbsp;who were instrumental in securing a Democrat win in 2020 but may reconsider their support for Harris in the next election.
Harris addressed the upcoming election and the ongoing Middle East conflicts&nbsp;during the meeting.
She expressed&nbsp;concern over the&nbsp;suffering in Gaza, civilian casualties, and displacement in Lebanon,&nbsp;and discussed efforts to end&nbsp;the war and prevent a regional conflict, the report noted.
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Wa&#8217;el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage&nbsp;Action, said they &#8220;asked Vice President Harris to impress upon President Biden the urgency of bringing an immediate end to the violence&#8221; in Gaza and Lebanon.
However, some Arab Americans believe Harris&#8217; reluctance&nbsp;to distance herself from President&nbsp;Biden&#8217;s Middle East policies could cost her in the upcoming election.
A recent poll&nbsp;by the Arab American Institute&nbsp;found Harris and Trump at&nbsp;roughly even levels of support&nbsp;among Arab Americans.
Why It Matters: The meeting comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Last month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40920151/china-slams-us-for-shielding-israel-blocking-gaza-ceasefire-efforts-as-war-nears-1-year">China accused the U.S.</a> of shielding Israel and obstructing ceasefire efforts in the Gaza conflict. &#8220;Had the US not shielded one side time and again, multiple resolutions of this council would not have been flagrantly rejected and defied.&#8221;
Later that month,&nbsp;senior U.S. officials <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40955425/top-us-officials-skeptical-of-israel-hamas-cease-fire-and-hostage-deal-before-bidens-term-ends-repor">expressed skepticism about a ceasefire</a> and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Meanwhile, Israel continued its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/41056542/israel-plans-to-disrupt-arms-delivery-from-iran-to-lebanon-in-motion-as-palestinian-president-cr">military operations in Lebanon and Gaza</a>.
Earlier in the year, Harris had urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to help establish a Gaza ceasefire, a move that was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40417063/trump-says-he-encouraged-netanyahu-to-end-gaza-war-while-critizing-kamala-harris-for-demanding-cease">later criticized by</a> Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
&#8220;I will give Israel the support that it needs to win but I do want them to win fast,&#8221; Trump reportedly said in August.
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CFRA analyst Jonathan Sakraida maintains Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $85 to $95.

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Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 19.23% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.74%. Currently, Tesla has a market capitalization of $798.69 billion. 
Buying $100 In TSLA: If an investor had bought $100 of TSLA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,446.78 today based on a price of $250.01 for TSLA at the time of writing.
<h3>Tesla's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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The phrase "the one percent" gets tossed around a lot in conversations about wealth and inequality, whether in politics, protests, or everyday chats. But what does it mean to be in the top 1%? Let's break it down by income and net worth to get a clearer picture of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40711869/how-rich-are-you-heres-the-net-worth-that-defines-upper-middle-and-lower-class">who's part of this exclusive group.</a>
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What Income Puts You in the Top 1%?
To be in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39652328/your-income-might-be-upper-class-and-you-dont-know-it-heres-the-salary-needed-to-reach-elite-sta">top 1% of earners</a> in the U.S., a household must bring in at least $591,550 a year. For a single individual, the cutoff is $407,500. Remember, these numbers are averages and can vary depending on where you live. For example, earning that much in New York City might not stretch as far as it does in other parts of the country.
The Top 1% by Net Worth
When it comes to net worth, the threshold is even higher. To be part of the top 1% in the U.S., a household's net worth needs to be at least $13.6 million. This measure includes everything you own – homes, investments, savings – minus debts.
Wealth tends to be a lot more unevenly distributed than income. Many households have little to no net worth, while the top tier sits on massive wealth. That's why net worth often gives a clearer picture of someone's financial status than income alone.
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Income vs. Net Worth: Which Tells the Real Story?
So, which is more important, income or net worth? It depends on what you're trying to measure. Income is great for understanding how much someone earns in a year, but net worth is the better gauge for long-term financial stability and overall wealth. Someone with a high income might not have a high net worth if they spend a lot or have significant debt, while someone with a lower income but solid investments could be much wealthier.
How Many People Are in the 1%?
As of the latest numbers, there are around 1.3 million households and about 1.8 million individual workers who fall into the top 1% in the U.S. That's a small slice of the population but represents a significant share of the country's wealth and income.
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State-by-State Variations
The income required to be in the top 1% varies significantly across states. For example:
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<li>Massachusetts follows at $903,401</li>
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Understanding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40378006/exactly-how-much-money-do-you-need-to-be-rich-heres-a-look-at-the-numbers">who makes up this elite group</a> isn't just about how much you earn right now but also what you've built over time.&nbsp;
Maybe you're not in the top 1%, or maybe you are – everyone's situation is different. Either way, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/can-you-guess-how-many-americans-successfully-retire-with-1-million-saved">talking with a financial advisor</a> can be really helpful. They can guide you on where you stand and how to make the best decisions for your financial future, whether you're growing your wealth or looking to manage what you've got.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 10:37AM on October 4th, a significant trading signal occurred for Meta Platforms Inc. as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $582.40. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Meta&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Meta&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $582.40. The returns on the High price ($596.52) and Close price ($595.94) after the Power Inflow were respectively 2.4% and 2.3%%. That is why it is important to have a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. In this case the high of the day and close were very close but that is not always the case
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Throughout the last three months, 7 analysts have evaluated Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $59.57, a high estimate of $65.00, and a low estimate of $54.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 17.56% from the previous average price target of $50.67.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728075764_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Newmont is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Murphy</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Major</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Coleman</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tanya Jakusconek</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jackie Przybylowski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Murphy</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anita Soni</td>
<td>CIBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperformer</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Newmont. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Newmont compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Newmont's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Newmont's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Newmont analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Newmont</h2>
Newmont is the world's largest gold miner. It bought Goldcorp in 2019, combined its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Barrick later that year, and also purchased competitor Newcrest in November 2023. Its portfolio includes 17 wholly or majority owned mines and interests in two joint ventures in the Americas, Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The company is expected to produce roughly 6.9 million ounces of gold in 2024. However, after buying Newcrest, Newmont is likely to sell a number of its higher cost, smaller mines accounting for 20% of forecast sales in 2024. Newmont also produces material amounts of copper, silver, zinc, and lead as byproducts. It had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant byproduct reserves at the end of December 2023.
<h3>Newmont's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Newmont's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 64.07% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Newmont's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.38%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.93%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Newmont's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.54%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Newmont's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.31. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What 7 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Newmont

During the last three months, 12 analysts shared their evaluations of Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $59.83, along with a high estimate of $70.00 and a low estimate of $40.00. Marking an increase of 13.42%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $52.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728075755_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Lumentum Holdings by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Simon Leopold</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Savageaux</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Notter</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shannon</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom O'Malley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dave Kang</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Henderson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Rolland</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Lumentum Holdings. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Lumentum Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Lumentum Holdings's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LITE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Lumentum Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Lumentum Holdings</h2>
Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Lumentum Holdings</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Lumentum Holdings faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -16.86% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Lumentum Holdings's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -81.9%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lumentum Holdings's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -23.66%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lumentum Holdings's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -6.21%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Lumentum Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.67. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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LITE

Assessing Lumentum Holdings: Insights From 12 Financial Analysts

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 8 analysts have published ratings on Quanta Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>) in the last three months.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Quanta Services and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $297.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $348.00 and a low estimate of $256.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 3.28% increase from the previous average price target of $287.57.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728075736_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of Quanta Services's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$348.00</td>
<td>$302.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marc Bianchi</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gus Richard</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$264.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Rygiel</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$303.00</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$302.00</td>
<td>$299.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$288.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Quanta Services. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Quanta Services compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Quanta Services's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Quanta Services's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PWR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Quanta Services analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Quanta Services: A Closer Look</h2>
Quanta Services is a leading provider of specialty contracting services, delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, communications, pipeline, and energy industries in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Quanta reports its results under three reportable segments: electric power, renewables infrastructure, and underground utility and infrastructure.
<h3>Quanta Services: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Quanta Services showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.81% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.36%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.91%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Quanta Services's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.2%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, Quanta Services adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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8 Analysts Assess Quanta Services: What You Need To Know

In the preceding three months, 12 analysts have released ratings for American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $85.25, a high estimate of $93.00, and a low estimate of $77.00. Observing a 0.08% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $85.18. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728075681_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of American Intl Gr by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Jennings</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Phillips</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Heleniak</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to American Intl Gr. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Intl Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for American Intl Gr's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of American Intl Gr's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Intl Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into American Intl Gr's Background</h2>
American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a majority stake.
<h3>American Intl Gr: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining American Intl Gr's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -11.75% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: American Intl Gr's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -60.38%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Intl Gr's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -9.06%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.12%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, American Intl Gr adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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The Analyst Verdict: American Intl Gr In The Eyes Of 12 Experts

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is holding firm on its stance that medical marijuana users should not allowed to own a gun, citing safety risks.
In a recent filing, federal attorneys argued that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39488414/cannabis-guns-kentucky-2nd-amendment-meet-the-atf-if-you-say-yes-to-medical-marijuana-the-answer">ban on gun ownership</a> for cannabis users is constitutional and should remain in place. 
This aligns with federal regulations barring gun access for individuals considered potentially dangerous, such as those who are mentally ill or under the influence, <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/doj-says-allowing-a-pennsylvania-prosecutor-who-uses-medical-marijuana-to-possess-a-gun-would-be-dangerous/">reported</a> Marijuana Moment.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pennsylvania Prosecutor Challenges Federal Gun Ban</h3>
This filing responds to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/01/36750779/guns-and-weed-conflict-heats-up-pennsylvania-da-sues-feds-over-firearms-ban-for-medical-marijuan">a lawsuit</a> by Robert Greene, the District Attorney of Warren County, Pennsylvania, who is a registered medical marijuana patient. Along with the Second Amendment Foundation, Greene filed suit against the DOJ, Attorney General Merrick Garland and other federal agencies, arguing that the ban infringes on his right to bear arms for self-defense.
The DOJ&#8217;s filing, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, seeks to dismiss Greene&#8217;s suit. 
"Marijuana's physical and mental effects impair a person's judgment, including judgment about whether to use firearms," it says.
The next step for Robert Greene's case involves a federal court decision on his request for a preliminary injunction.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Contradictory Ruling In Texas Gun &amp; Cannabis Rights Case</h3>
Greene's case is not the only legal battle on this issue. In a separate case, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that cannabis users cannot be barred from owning firearms.
The ruling arose from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40655441/cannabis-users-cannot-be-barred-from-gun-ownership-u-s-appeals-court-rules">the case</a> of Paola Connelly, a Texas resident whose right to bear arms was upheld despite her past marijuana use. "Marijuana user or not, Paola is a member of our political community and thus has a presumptive right to bear arms," U.S. Circuit Judge Kurt Engelhardt ruled.
The decision is significant because it aligns with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/08/33719970/federal-court-strikes-down-gun-prohibition-for-cannabis-users-as-unconstitutional">a 2022 Supreme Court</a> decision stating that firearm laws should reflect historical gun ownership traditions.
While the DOJ has not commented on this ruling, it raises questions about how the federal government will address gun ownership rights among the millions of legal cannabis users nationwide.
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2024年第2四半期の大部分の大麻企業の財務業績が出揃い、その結果から興味深いトレンドが浮かび上がってきた。その1つが、米国のマルチステート・オペレーター（MSO）が供給チェーンにおけるコストと効率を改善しているという点だ。
MSOが風雲急を告げてきたことは驚くべきことではなく、かつその回復力が示されてきたのも理解できる。これまで低い卸売価格という圧力に直面し、小売業界での競争の激化と追加の課税に面してきたが、これらの大半の企業は、そのコスト業績を維持し、あるいはいくつかのケースでは改善することに成功してきたのだから。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">財務詳細</h3>
バリディアン（Viridian）の<a href="https://dealtracker.viridianca.com/chart-of-the-week/">データ分析</a>によると、トップ8のMSOのうち6社の売上高に対する売上原価（COGS）の割合が昨年と比較して減少した。この削減は、これらの企業が課題に直面しながらも生産コストをより効率的に管理していることを示している。比較の対象には、Green Thumb Industries（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>）、Curaleaf（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>）、Trulieve（CSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUL#CSE">TRUL</a>）（OTCQX：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTCQX">TCNNF</a>）、Verano（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）、Cresco Labs（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>）、Terrascend（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRSSF#OTC">TRSSF</a>）、AYR（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYRWF#OTC">AYRWF</a>）およびAscend Wellness（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAWH#OTC">AAWH</a>） が含まれる。ただし、AYRとTerrAscendはCOGSが増加した。これは、彼らが他の企業よりもより大きな運用上の課題に直面していることを示している。
さらに、このうちの6社は、2024年第2四半期における2023年第2四半期との比較で、売上高に対する売上、一般および管理（SG&amp;A）費用が低下した。この傾向は、これらの企業が自分たちのベルトを締め直し、支出についてより規律あるものになり、供給チェーンにおいて効率的に動くことを反映している。売上費用の削減は市場状況を反映したものとみられる。オハイオ州とニューヨーク州に新しいマーケットが拡大するにつれて、これらの企業は売上の増加を期待しており、それによって年の後半にはさらに財務業績が向上するはずだ。
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MSOと大麻業界における役割の理解</h3>
MSOは複数の州にわたる栽培、加工、小売施設を管理する会社であり、米国の独自の法的枠組みのために同国の大麻市場においてさらに重要なプレーヤーになっている。
大麻が連邦レベルで未だに違法とされているため、ビジネスは州ごとの規制、法則および<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40176980/state-by-state-price-of-weed-across-the-u-s-in-august-2024">価格</a>といった複雑な規制網を航行せねばならない。MSOはこのような課題を処理するために設計されており、それによって彼らは異なる法律を守りながら、州をまたいでの業務展開を可能にしているのだ。この戦略により、MSOは市場拡大に伴う経済規模の利点を活かし、コストを引き下げ、効率を向上させることができる。ただし、州ごとの規制を遵守することが重要であるため、それによって大きなコストが生じてしまう。
最新のQ2の報告書は、大半のMSOがコスト削減に焦点を当てていることを示唆している。大麻の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39892433/dea-rescheduling-of-cannabis-could-create-over-50-000-jobs-industry-group-notes-in-public-commen">スケジューリングの可能性</a>があれば、これは全体の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38885460/finally-tax-refunds-these-cannabis-companies-will-get-the-most-money-back-if-rescheduling-happen">税制負担を削減する</a>ことによって、それによってそれらの財務業績を大幅に向上させる可能性がある。
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<li>次を読む: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39514459/u-s-dollar-soars-how-does-this-threaten-your-cannabis-investments-confidential-insi">米ドルが急騰：これがあなたの大麻投資に脅威を与える理由、機密情報の洞察</a></li>
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令は効率的な運営者の市場占有率の増加と持続可能なプラットフォーム構築を輝かせるだろう。第２四半期の収益を見越して、Zuanic &amp; Associatesのシニアアナリスト、Pablo Zuanic氏は、大麻市場傾向について概要を提供した。
Zuanic氏は、連邦の改革期待、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39560744/irs-confirms-no-federal-tax-deductions-for-marijuana-businesses-until-rescheduling-is-finalized"> 280Eに関するIRSのニュース</a>、借り換えの可能性、M&amp;A戦略が感情の主要な推進要因となると強調している。
<h3>州の業績ハイライト</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">フロリダ</a>：ペースの鈍化と価格のデフレにもかかわらず、フロリダの医療大麻販売は2四半期に4億7900万ドル(約530億円)に達し、四半期対四半期でわずか2％の減少率だった。この州で最も多くの店舗を持つのは、Trulieve（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>）で142店、次いでVerano（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）で77店である。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/illinois-cannabis">イリノイ</a>：2四半期に5億5000万ドルの販売を記録し、四半期対四半期で2％の増加を示したものの、1人あたりの消費額がミシガン州の333ドルに比べて158ドルとなり、 この市場は低調な成績を収めた。この州では、Ascend（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAWH#OTC">AAWH</a>）、Curaleaf（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>）、Verano、Cresco（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>）、Green Thumb（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>）がそれぞれ10店舗を運営している。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pennsylvania-cannabis">ペンシルベニア</a>：2四半期に4億2600万ドルの売り上げを記録し、前年比で11％の増加を示した。ペンシルベニア州では、1店舗あたりの年間売上高が940万ドルに達するなど、健全な小売業の経済活動が繰り広げられている。この州で最も多くの店舗を運営するのは、Veranoで18店である。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/arizona-cannabis">アリゾナ</a>：2四半期に3億1000万ドルの売り上げを記録し、四半期対四半期で7％の減少を示した。この州では、栽培業者と小売業者の両方に影響を及ぼすデフレが続いている。この州で最も多くの店舗を運営するのはTrulieve（21店）とCuraleaf（16店）だ。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/maryland-cannabis">メリーランド</a>：2024年の第2四半期には、23年7月1日からのリクリエーショナルの売り上げを含めて、合計2億8400万ドル（約3,120億円）の売り上げを記録し、前年同期比で130％増となった。この州では、複数の店舗を運営する企業として、CuraleafとGreen Thumbが注目されている。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/new-jersey-cannabis">ニュージャージー</a>：1四半期の売り上げは2億2500万ドルであり、伸びているものの、1人あたりの消費額は低調である。この州では、複数の店舗を運営する企業として、Curaleaf、Verano、Green Thumbが注目されている。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ohio-cannabis">オハイオ</a>：リクリエーショナルの販売が始まり、2四半期には1億2000万ドル（約131億円）の医療大麻の売り上げを記録した。価格は上昇しているものの、Cresco、Green Thumb、Columbia Care（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCHWF#OTC">CCHWF</a>）などの企業が、この州での大事な運営者となっている。今年8月の時点でオハイオ州では、医療大麻のリクリエーショナル販売が始まった。</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/michigan-cannabis">ミシガン</a>：2四半期には8億3700万ドル（約9,210億円）の売り上げを記録し、四半期対四半期で6％、前年同期比で11％増となった。ミシガン州は、1人あたりの消費額が333ドルという数字で、大麻業界の最大の市場となっている。この州の中で、最も多くの店舗を運営するのは、Green Peak InnovationsとLume Cannabis Co.である。</li>
</ul>
次の一歩:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40139356/cannabis-sales-in-u-s-hit-32b-in-june-key-drivers-behind-all-time-record-revealed"> 6月における米国の大麻販売は320億ドルに達し、過去最高の記録を出した背景にある、重要な要因</a>
会議の概要

ペンシルベニア州が最近承認した予算には、大麻企業であるJushi Holdings（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JUSHF#OTC">JUSHF</a>）およびTILT Holdings（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TILT#OTC">TILT</a>）のような企業にとって大きな打撃を与える、大麻の娯楽利用の合法化が除外されています。
ジョシュ・シャピロ知事が支援したこの動きに対し、民主党と共和党に分かれた州議会からは<a href="https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2024/06/pennsylvania-marijuana-recreational-legislature-passage-budget-josh-shapiro/">反対</a>が出てしまいました。規制に関する合意については、民主党が支配する州下院で合意に達しようとする一方で、大麻の娯楽利用の合法化に反対する共和党が支配する州上院は合意に達しませんでした。
新しい<a href="https://www.pa.gov/en/governor/newsroom/2024-press-releases/governor-shapiro-signs-bipartisan-2024-25-budget--investing-in-e.html">予算</a>は幅広い経済的および社会的投資に焦点を当てていますが、娯楽利用の大麻についての規定は除外しています。主な投資先は、K-12公共教育のための11.1億ドル、企業の誘致のためのサイト開発のための5億ドル、および家庭およびコミュニティを対象としたサービスのための3億5480万ドルが含まれています。
<h3>遅れの中でのJushiとTILTの戦略的動向</h3>
Jushi Holdings（OTCQB）とTILT Holdings（OTCQB）は、ペンシルベニア州での医療大麻の販売から娯楽大麻の販売への移行によって成長が促進されると予測し、大規模な投資を行っています。
Jushiの現在の企業価値は過小評価されていると見なされ、規制の透明性が与えられれば大きな上昇余力があるということを示唆しています。 Zuanic＆AssociatesのシニアアナリストPablo Zuanic氏は、「ペンシルベニア州が娯楽大麻の販売を開始すれば、Jushiの時価総額は250％以上急増する可能性がある」と述べています。
一方、TILT HoldingsはStandard Farmsを運営しており、ペンシルベニア州での事業拡大のために1050万ドルの資金調達契約を締結しました。 これらの資金は、保健省（Department of Health）の許可を受けたディスペンサリーの構築に充てられます。
「ペンシルベニア州が、TILTのStandard Farmsのような小規模な独立系栽培業者がこの新興の市場で競争できるように、我々は賞賛します」と、TILTのCEOであるTim Conder氏は<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38741310/tilt-holdings-bold-financing-move-how-this-cannabis-companys-escalating-interest-rates-impact-it">述べています</a>。
しかし予想される娯楽市場がないとすると、6か月後にかなり高騰する拡大ローンの金利がTILTの財務モデルに圧迫を与える可能性があります。
<h3>ティム・シーモア氏は州による大麻の合法化をどう見るか</h3>
CNBS Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNBS#NYSE">CNBS</a>）のポートフォリオマネージャーであるTim Seymour氏は、連邦政府の変化よりも州レベルでの大麻の合法化の重要性を強調しました。 「大麻セクターにおける実際の経済は、成長している消費者基盤向けに積極的に製品を販売している企業によって推進されています」と、Seymour氏は<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39344068/not-dc-but-the-states-tim-seymour-discusses-how-red-states-could-catalyze-cannabis-">語りました</a>。
彼は、ペンシルベニア州のような市場が、大麻業界の成長を促進していると指摘し、州レベルの決定が大麻産業の未来にとって重要であることを示唆しています。
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<h3>ペンシルベニア州における大麻企業</h3>
JushiとTILTの両社は、ペンシルベニア州の予算における娯楽利用の大麻の除外がもたらす不確実な規制環境に適応しなければなりません。
予算から娯楽利用の大麻が除外されたことは、分かれた州議会での合意形成の複雑さを象徴しています。Seymour氏が指摘したように、「州レベルの法制化は、実際の産業の成長につながる製品を消費者の手に届けるものです」。
Zuanic氏は、「<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/02/37242307/jushi-holdings-revs-up-unleashing-torque-in-pennsylvania-and-virginias-cannabis-expansion">娯楽利用の大麻が合法化されない</a>場合、Jushi Holdingsは医療大麻市場に制限されることで成長が制約されるだろう」と述べたように、Jushiもまた州の不確実な規制環境に適応しなければなりません。
販売の勢いと利益率の面で競合他社に遅れをとっているにも関わらず、Jushiは業務を合理化し、EBITDAマージンを大幅に改善しています。 Zuanic氏は、12月2024年に支払期日を迎える約6,500万ドルの借金の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39470114/debt-deadline-looms-how-cannabis-companies-financial-health-could-impact-your-portf">返済の取り組み</a>に加え、Jushiの財務状況は管理可能であると考えています。
<h3>予算承認後の市場動向</h3>
2024年7月15日（月）、午後12時過ぎ、Jushi Holdings（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JUSHF#NYSE">JUSHF</a>）の株価は0.592ドルで、2.8449％下落し、投資家の信頼が低下していることを示しています。取引高は8339株で、市場活動は抑制的であることを示しています。時価総額は約1億1600万ドルであり、大麻セクターの中では比較的小さな企業です。
TILT Holdingsの株価は0.02211ドルで、10.55％上昇し、これは投資家からのポジティブな評価か、または最近のニュースへの反応であると考えられます。株価は6,150で、これは中規模の取引高で、時価総額は約850万ドルであり、大麻セクターの中でマイクロキャップ株式として位置づけられています。
これらは、ペンシルベニア州で<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pennsylvania-cannabis">運営している最も重要なMSO</a>の一部です。
<ul>
<li>Curaleaf Holdings（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>）</li>
<li>Trulieve Cannabis（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>）</li>
<li>Cresco Labs（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>）</li>
<li>Green Thumb Industries（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>）</li>
<li>Ayr Wellness（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYRWF#OTC">AYRWF</a>）</li>
<li>Verano Holdings（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）</li>
<li>TerrAscend（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRSSF#OTC">TRSSF</a>）</li>
<li>The Cannabist Co.（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCHWF#OTC">CCHWF</a>）</li>
</ul>
次の一手：　
これらの問題については、10月8日から9日まで開催されるベンジンガ・カンナビス・キャピタル・カンファレンス（Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference）で大いに議論されることでしょう。大麻業界の将来における投資の意味について更に多くの見識を得るために、ぜひ私たちにご参加ください。このカンファレンスで、大手企業のトップエグゼクティブ、投資家、提唱者、立法者の皆様の素晴らしいご意見をお聞きになりませんか。　<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">チケットをお求めください</a>。
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最近、ビーコン・証券がフロリダ州の大麻産業に関する最新のレポートで、選挙への寄付、政治的支援、市場競争、財務予測の情報が提供された。
<h3>リバタリアン党の支援</h3>
レポートによると、フロリダ州のリバタリアン党は成人のマリファナ使用を合法化する措置を公式に支持したという。この支持は、党が大麻の使用に関して個人の自由を主張しているため、選挙民の立場に変化を示す可能性がある。様々な政党からの増加する政治的支援は、大麻の合法化に対する受け入れが増していることを示している。
<h3>麻業界の政治的寄付</h3>
『CBSニュース』によると、フロリダの共和党にヘンプの幹部が500万ドルの寄付を約束したと報じられた。この出来事が起きたのは、デサンティス州知事がヘンプ産業に悪影響を及ぼすことになる法案を拒否した後のことだ。
レポートによると、この拒否は戦略的な動きと見なされ、グループSave Florida HempからのWhatsAppメッセージでは、11月の投票用紙に大麻の成人利用合法化に反対するデサンティス州知事とヘンプ業界が<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39760907/ron-desantis-floridas-gop-and-hemp-industry-pile-on-to-defeat-marijuana-legalization">一致した</a>と示唆しているという。
続きを読む:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39344068/not-dc-but-the-states-tim-seymour-discusses-how-red-states-could-catalyze-cannabis-">Ron DeSantis, Florida&#8217;s GOP And Hemp Industry Pile On To Defeat Marijuana Legalization</a>
<h3>新しいマリファナ店、シェア、競争</h3>
140店舗を展開し市場を主導するTrulieve Cannabis（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>）は、最近グルフ・ブリーズに新しい大麻店をオープンし続けている。 Verano Holdings（77店舗）は市場での存在感を高めることを目指している。
Trulieve、Curaleaf（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>）、Verano（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）などの主要プレイヤー間の競争が激化しており、各企業はそれぞれ市場シェアを拡大するための戦略を採用している。
Beaconのレポートによると、フロリダ州保健省のデータによると、これらの企業は花およびオイルベースの製品の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38470560/landing-in-floridas-cannabis-market-legal-adult-use-marijuana-could-yield-874m-in-2">大幅な売上</a>を記録している。
<h3>財務業績</h3>
Verano HoldingsとCuraleaf Holdingsは8月7日に第2四半期の業績を発表する見込みであり、Veranoは売上高と調整後EBITDAが予測の低い方になると予測している。
これらの企業の運用キャッシュフローおよびフリーキャッシュフローは、280E税法の再スケジュール化と撤廃によって大幅に増加すると予想されている。
次を読む：<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39561566/will-bidens-shaky-debate-performance-affect-cannabis-reform-how-a-trump-return-could-reshape-mar">トランプ政権の復帰がマリファナ政策をどのように再構築するか</a>
これらの問題は、今年10月8日～9日にシカゴで開催されるBenzinga Cannabis Capital Conferenceで話題になることだろう。この会議にご参加いただくと、大麻業界への投資の未来を考える上で、大麻合法化の流れが意味することについて、より深く理解することができます。トップエグゼクティブ、投資家、支持者、および政策立案者からの直接の話もお楽しみください。 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">このリンク</a>を<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">クリックして</a>、チケットの価格が上がる前にお求めください。
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大手マリファナ企業が米国政府に対し、カンナビスの州内活動に対する禁止令の執行を阻止しようとした<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38259298/cannabis-companies-clash-with-justice-dept-over-fed-prohibition-in-major-trial-seek-oral-argumen">訴訟が却下された</a>。
月曜日、米国マサチューセッツ地区連邦地裁ウェスタン部門は、現行のカンナビスのスケジューリングを再評価するには重要な理由があるにもかかわらず、最高裁判例が連邦規制（麻薬取締法）を変更する地裁の権限を制限しているため、大麻の規制に関する司法書士の動議を却下したとビジネス法誌Bloomberg Lawは伝えている。
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">裁判所の判決</h3>
この件を担当したマサチューセッツ地区連邦地裁ウェスタン部門の判事は、大統領バラク・オバマによって任命されたマーク・G・マストロイアン氏だった。彼は司法省の訴えが原告の立証を上回るとして、この訴訟の却下を命じた。
「要求された救済措置は最高裁判所の判例と矛盾しており、したがってこの法廷にはその救済を認める権限はない」と彼は述べた。
そして、原告が「商業条項の幅広い解釈を無視するための法的根拠を提供していない」と判事は付け加えた。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">事件の背景</h3>
この訴訟「カンナ・プロビジョン対ガーランド」を率いたのは、多州運営企業を率いるVerano Holdings Corp.（OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）（以下「ベラーノ」）と、マサチューセッツ州に拠点を置く大麻事業「カンナ・プロビジョン」、Wiseacre Farm、Treevit CEOGyasi Sellers（以下「セラーズ」）。
彼らは、麻薬取締法の連邦規制が合理的な根拠を持っていないと主張した。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">議論とその影響</h3>
この事件の中心にあったのは、州内のカンナビスの活動とそれが州を越えた商業に与える影響に関する議論だ。司法省は、州が規制する大麻産業は外州からの観光客を引き付け、それによって州間通商に影響を与えると主張している。
4月の提出において、「マサチューセッツ州における規制された大麻産業が、大麻観光という異なる種類の州間通商を推進すると結論づけることは合理的である」と司法省は述べている。
一方、原告たちは、州内の規制された活動に関して州の権限が影響を受けることはない、と主張した。
地裁は、訴訟を起こす立場にあると認めながらも、連邦規則の州間通商に影響を及ぼす州内活動を規制する最高裁判所の判決を引き合いに出し、最終的には政府側を支持した。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">今後の展開</h3>
裁判所はこの訴訟を却下したが、マストロイアン判事は原告たちが最高裁判所に関心を持つか、もしくは麻薬取締法の再分類や大麻の取り扱いからの撤退に関心を持つ可能性があると述べている。
「原告たちは、大麻が誤って分類されていると主張しており、提訴時点で、本法廷では大麻の安全性とその治療効果に関する彼らの主張を真実と受け入れる」と裁判所は承認した。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">このより広い文脈</h3>
この判決が出されたのは、大麻のスケジューリングを麻薬取締法の第I表から第III表に再調整するという、司法省が検討している動きがある中でのことである。この動きに関しては、司法省の弁護士たちが、最高裁判所の判例を理性的な根拠として引用している。
マストロイアン判事は、連邦法の下で大麻が依然として第I表の麻薬であることを強調し、ほぼ全ての大麻関連の活動が連邦犯罪になると指摘した。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">業界の反応</h3>
この訴訟を担当した訴訟弁護士デイヴィッド・ボイズ氏は、司法省や前副大統領アル・ゴア氏などの有名な顧客を代理してきた。
この判決について振り返り、「上訴において、我々は引き続き、連邦政府が州が規制する大麻の禁止に対して合理的な根拠を持っていないとの立場を主張し続けるだろう」という弁護士ジョシュ・シラー氏のコメントがあった。
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">政治的背景</h3>
大麻業界が法的な挑戦に直面する中、バイデン政権はその大麻政策を、前大統領のドナルド・トランプ氏と対照的なものとして強調しようとしている。
バイデンの大統領選キャンペーンは最近、大統領の恩赦の活動を促進するために、大麻が「かつて私たちが信じていたほど危険ではない」という視点を強調した広告を<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39534238/biden-bashes-trumps-failed-approach-on-cannabis-new-campaign-page-says-marijuana-not-as-dangerou">公開した</a>。
次に読むべきは…
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39584512/gop-lawmaker-in-n-carolina-calls-cannabis-%E2%80%98a-gateway-drug%E2%80%99-despite-state-reform-approval-illegal-weed-sales-flourish-in-trenton-nj-and-more-updates">N. キャロライナ州の共和党議員、州での大麻の利点について証言</a></li>
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米国政府への訴訟を却下　大麻合法化を巡り

メリーランド州の大麻市場が成熟するにつれ、大麻の娯楽販売開始に備えるオハイオ州などの州にとって、これは有益な知見を提供する。 Zuanic＆AssociatesのPablo Zuanic氏は、メリーランドの安定性、競争風景、および市場動向を他の州の参考モデルとして挙げている。メリーランドの経験を理解することで、オハイオ州は大麻産業の発展における課題と機会を予測することができるだろう。
オハイオとメリーランドは、両方とも市場構造と規制環境が似ており、Zuanic氏によれば、この比較はオハイオ州にとって有益だという。 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/11/35991290/analyst-inside-look-trends-and-opportunities-in-ohios-emerging-recreational-cannabi">メリーランド</a>同様、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/11/35991290/analyst-inside-look-trends-and-opportunities-in-ohios-emerging-recreational-cannabi">オハイオ</a>も、医療用からリクリエーション用の市場への移行を果たし、現在のオペレーターが先行している。さらに、両州とも、それぞれが大麻プログラムを確立した周辺地域からの競争に直面している。
報告書には、「メリーランド州と<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/illinois-cannabis">イリノイ</a>州はともに、医療用大麻からの娯楽用販売への順調な移行を経て、平均を上回る経済状況を享受している。特筆すべきことは、先行してリクリエーション販売に参入したオペレーターがいることで、ニューヨークとは異なり、彼らはこの先行スタートを活かしている。私たちは、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ohio-cannabis">オハイオ</a>でも同様の変化が見られることを予想している」と述べられている。
これらの共通の特徴により、メリーランドの経験はオハイオ州にとって関連性のある教育的モデルとなり、オハイオ州が市場開発における潜在的な課題を予測し、それに対処する手助けをすることができる。
<h3>安定した販売と市場動向</h3>
2023年7月の娯楽販売開始以来、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/maryland-cannabis">メリーランド</a>の総大麻販売は、2024年4月までに2億7300万ドルの1％のみ成長し、頭打ちしている。
Zuanic氏は、この要因について、高価な大麻、静的な店舗数、およびニュージャージーやペンシルバニアなどの周辺州からの競合があると説明している。 「大半の東部州よりも価格帯が高いことが問題になるかもしれない」
メリーランド州のフラワー価格は、2024年第2四半期時点で1グラムあたり8.76ドルと高い位置にあり、イリノイ（1グラムあたり8.11ドル）やマサチューセッツ（1グラムあたり5.12ドル）よりも大幅に高い価格である。
<h3>市場シェアとブランドのパフォーマンス</h3>
メリーランド州では、公開されているマルチステートオペレータ（MSO）が約40％の安定した<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/39076254/top-ohio-cannabis-companies-analyst-look-at-stocks-with-potential-market-cap-gains">市場シェア</a>を保有している。Green Thumb（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>）は12.5％のシェア率で最も多く、その次がCuraleaf（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>）（8.4％）、Verano（OTC：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNOF#OTC">VRNOF</a>）（7％）が続く。
特筆すべきことは、非公開のMSOと地域オペレータも重要な役割を果たしているということだ。 「MDの場合、MSOは約40％のブランド市場シェアを維持し、小売店の約3分の1を所有しています」とZuanic氏は説明する。
上位のブランドの間での市場シェアは競争が激しく、フラワーカテゴリーのトップ3ブランドは合計23％のシェアを持っている。フェイプカテゴリーでは、CuraleafのSelectを含むリーディングブランドが39％のシェアを占めている。
<h3>価格動向と将来の見通し</h3>
メリーランド州の大麻価格は、リクリエーション販売の最初のうちにわずかな下落を経験した。2013年第3四半期以降、フラワーの価格は7〜8％、ベイプの価格は14％下落している。 それにもかかわらず、価格は他の東部州よりも高いままだ。 「リクリエーション販売に移行したことで、2023年第3四半期時点でベイプの価格がクォーターオンクォーターで16％上昇し、それ以降14％下落しています」とZuanic氏は語る。
ペンシルバニア州、デラウェア州などの周辺州がリクリエーション大麻の合法化を検討することで、メリーランド州の大麻価格にはさらなる圧力がかかる可能性がある。 「PA、DE、DCがリクリエーション大麻に転換する可能性があるのであれば、将来的にはMDにも価格圧力がかかると予想されます」とZuanic氏は予測している。
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フロリダ州の知事であるロン・デサンティス（共和党）は、2024年11月の選挙でフロリダ州民が投票する大麻合法化修正案について、別の非難を浴びせた。今回は、同氏がK-12スクールの近くで大麻を吸うと考えられる人々を非難している。
「小学校のような教育機関の近くで大麻を吸う人が横切ることを認可してもいいのか？」とデサンティス氏は水曜日、マイアミで行われたイベントで記者団に語った。「フロリダ州にとってそれがいい結果を生むと思わない」と非難した。
この提案は、Amendment 3として知られており、フロリダ最高裁判所によって最近<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38034138/florida-supreme-court-approves-cannabis-legalization-proposal-for-november-election-in-blow-to-d">11月の投票用紙に進むことが承認された</a>。この修正案は、Smart and Safe Floridaによって組織され、その実、州がタバコの公共での消費を規制しているように、立法府に対して「屋外での大麻使用と公共での大麻使用を制限するための権限」を与えるものだ。
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">それでもデサンティス知事は批判を続ける</h1>
「この修正法はこれまでで最も幅広いものであり、フロリダ州の全地域で公然での大麻使用を許可することと同意義と捉えている」とデサンティス氏は述べた（<a href="https://floridapolitics.com/archives/670027-gov-desantis-slams-marijuana-amendment-again-warns-of-toking-up-near-schools/">Florida Politicsの報告</a>）。「これは家族にとって良いことではないし、老人にとっても良いことではない。」
そして、デサンティス知事は、自身が語っている間に数マイル先のハリウッド、フロリダの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/">Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference</a> で開催されたイベントで、フロリダ州の修正案を支持する大麻企業を激怒させた。
「この法案のために数千万ドルを使用する意義を理解できない。大麻企業はこの修正案によって莫大な利益を上げることができる。」と非難的な言葉を口にした。
Trulieve Cannabis Corp（OTCQX：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTCQX">TCNNF</a>）をはじめとする大麻会社は名前は出ていないが、これまでに少なくとも1,500万ドル以上の資金を提供して修正案を支持している。この提案に資金を提供している会社は、Verano Holdings Corp（OTCQX：<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vrnof#OTCQX">VRNOF</a>）、Curaleaf Holdings Inc（OTCQX：<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/curlf#OTCQX">CURLF</a>）、AYR Wellness Inc（OTCQX：<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ayrwf#OTCQX">AYRWF</a>）、Cresco Labs Inc。（OTCQX：<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crlbf#OTCQX">CRLBF</a>）、Green Thumb Industries Inc（OTCQX：<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gtbif#OTCQX">GTBIF</a>） 、INSA, Inc。含まれている。
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