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Hindustan Aeronautics jumped 4% higher at the bourses on Monday following the company&#8217;s second-quarter results where the firm&#8217;s net profit was seen jumping by 22%.



What Happened: The aerospace and defence company&#8217;s <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41963672/hal-q2-net-profit-jumps-22-to-1-510-cr-beats-estimates">net profit for the quarter</a> under review stood at ₹1,510.4 crore, ahead of the street&#8217;s estimates. Revenue from operations came in at ₹5,976.29 crore, a 6% increase&nbsp;year-on-year, below the analysts&#8217; estimates.



CLSA has an &#8220;outperform&#8221; rating on HAL with a target price of ₹4,731. Despite delays in Russian aircraft and helicopter orders, HAL&#8217;s order pipeline for the next decade remains strong at $45 billion (₹3.8 lakh crore), it said. 



The brokerage sees an expected order of large helicopters and Sukhoi aircraft in the second half of FY25, along with visibility on the GE engine deal as the major catalysts in the firm&#8217;s growth.



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Jefferies has a &#8220;buy&#8221; rating on HAL with a target price of ₹5,500. In Q2 FY25, the company saw a 7% YoY increase in EBITDA, with margins improving by 37 basis points to 27.5%. 



The higher-margin service income likely played a key role in the performance, especially given delays in aircraft deliveries due to engine supply issues with its partnership with GE, the brokerage said.



Antique Broking also maintained its &#8220;buy&#8221; rating for the stock with a target price of ₹5,902. Antique Broking expressed confidence in HAL&#8217;s long-term business prospects and execution capabilities. The brokerage estimates that HAL is on track to achieve a 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue over FY24–27E.



With the potential for multi-year double-digit earnings growth and a robust return ratio profile exceeding 20%, analysts at Anrique believe the stock offers an attractive valuation at current levels.



Price Action: Shares of HAL rose 2.62% to trade at ₹4,194.05 on Monday morning. The stock jumped 4% to hit an intraday high of ₹4,248.



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The brokerage sees an expected order of large helicopter and Sukhoi aircraft as in the second half of FY25, along with visibility on the GE engine deal as the major catalysts in the firm's growth.

HAL Shares Jump 4% As Brokerages Remain Strongly Bullish After Q2-Print 

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The brokerage sees an expected order of large helicopter and Sukhoi aircraft as  in the second half of FY25, along with visibility on the GE engine deal as the major catalysts in the firm's growth.

HAL Shares Jump 4% As Brokerages Remain Strongly Bullish After Q2-Print

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NBCC&#8216;s share price has remained under pressure ever since the company posted its earnings for the quarter ended September. However, analysts at Nuvama think the stock can bounce back.



The NBCC Analyst: Analysts at Nuvama upgraded the stock&#8217;s rating to &#8220;buy&#8221; from &#8220;hold&#8221; with a price target of ₹133. The target indicates an around 47% upside from the stock&#8217;s last closing price of ₹89.90.



The NBCC Thesis: Improved order intake, execution, and margins, coupled with progress in real estate monetization, are seen as positives by the analysts. The brokerage added that following the recent correction in the stock, it is upgrading the PSU&#8217;s rating.



Nuvama highlighted that NBCC&#8217;s revenue for the September quarter grew 19% year-on-year (YoY) and 15% sequentially to around ₹2,460 crore. However, the brokerage noted that the EBITDA margin declined by around 60 basis points YoY and 20 basis points quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to 4.1%, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41932498/nbcc-q2-net-profit-jumps-53-to-122-cr">which weighed on the adjusted profit after tax (PAT). </a>



The company has guided for a revenue of ₹13,000 crore in FY25, up from ₹10,400 crore in FY24. The construction major expects EBITDA margins to improve to 5.5–6% (from 4.9% in FY24) and PAT margins to rise to 6–7%. The brokerage added that NBCC is also targeting a 20% YoY revenue growth in FY26.



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The brokerage also mentioned the company&#8217;s strong order. NBCC&#8217;s consolidated o<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42023014/nbcc-sees-orderbook-expand-to-84-400-cr-in-q2">rder book grew QoQ to ₹84,400 crore in the September quarter, compared to ₹81,000 crore in the previous quarter. </a>



Of this, around ₹22,000 crore worth of projects are currently under execution. The company awarded contracts worth ₹3,600 during Q2FY25 and ₹7,300 crore in the first half of FY25, with plans to award ₹14,000 crore–15,000 crore worth of projects for the entire fiscal year, the brokerage noted.



While the company&#8217;s book-to-bill ratio stands at a robust 7.6x, around 45% of its order book comprises self-revenue-generating projects, where the pace of real estate monetization will play a critical role, according to Nuvama.



The brokerage noted that NBCC has fully sold its World Trade Center project and plans a bulk sale for the Sarojini Nagar project once the occupancy certificate is received. In the Amrapali project, the company has sold inventory worth ₹3,650 billion so far.



Price Action: NBCC&#8217;s share price was up 0.22% to trade at ₹89.80 on Monday morning.



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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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NBCC's share price has remained under pressure ever since the company posted its earnings for the quarter ended September. However, analysts at Nuvama think the stock can bounce back.

NBCC Shares Remain Under Pressure After Q2, But Analyst Sees Over 45% Upside Ahead 

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NBCC Shares Remain Under Pressure After Q2, But Analyst Sees Over 45% Upside Ahead

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Hero Motocorp shares were on the rise on Monday after the company posted its results on Thursday last week that beat street estimates.



What Happened: The two-wheeler maker <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41977061/hero-motocorp-q2-net-profit-jumps-14-to-1-203-54-cr-beats-estimates">posted a net profit of ₹1,203.54 crore</a>, making a 14% year-on-year increase. The company that manufactures Harley Davidson in India reported an 11% jump in revenue in operations to ₹10,463 crore in the quarter, beating analyst estimates. 



The company sold 15.20 lakh units in the quarter compared to 14.16 lakh units in the previous year. Niranjan Gupta, CEO of Hero Motocorp said that the company will release three models Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250R and Karizma XMR 250 in the Entry and Deluxe segment in the next 6 months.



Brokerage Views: Jefferies gave a "buy" call with a target price of ₹5,500. The brokerage said that Q2 results were in line. EBITDA per vehicle rose to a new high in the quarter, said the research firm. According to Jefferies, the Indian two-wheeler market is poised for strong double-digit growth in the next 3 years. 



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However, the research firm noted that the company's decline in the 2-wheeler market share is a concern and adverse demand profile shifts are a concern. Any success of the company in the premium and EV segment will be positive. 



Nomura also kept a "buy" call with a target price of ₹5,805. The brokerage said that rural improvement is a key catalyst. Despite the company posting healthy earnings growth and attractive valuation, the margins have room to improve, the research firm said. The brokerage also expects the two-wheeler market to grow by 10% over FY25-26 due to rebalancing of growth and positive monsoons.&nbsp;



The brokerage firm noted that there are early signs of rural pick up which will support sales as the rural mix makes up 54% of the sales. The research firm said that the company's margins will improve as EV drag reduces due to new models and PLI benefits. 



Price Action: Shares of Hero Motocorp rose 3.41% to ₹4,760.90 on Monday morning. 



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Hero Motocorp shares rise 3.41% after posting a net profit of ₹1,203.54 crore in Q2, with 11% jump in revenue. Rural improvement expected to boost sales.

Hero MotoCorp Shares Jump 3% After Strong Q2 Results 

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Hero MotoCorp Shares Jump 3% After Strong Q2 Results

In the lead-up to &#8216;Liberation Day&#8217;, car dealerships in the US are seeing a spike in footfalls, as consumers race to book their new vehicles to avoid the post-tariff sticker shock that, according to some estimates, could <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44556198/tesla-bull-says-there-are-no-winners-with-trumps-auto-tariffs-calls-it-pure-chaos-for-global-supply-chains">reach as high as $10,000 to $15,000</a> even for mid-range cars.



What Happened: The looming 25% tariffs on all car imports to the US is set to become a reality within a few short hours, and it&#8217;s not just on the cars that are imported, but also those that are made in the US, but use imported parts. Since there is no such thing as an &#8216;All-American Car,&#8217; pretty much every make and model will see prices spike in the coming days.



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Erin Keating, an analyst at Cox Automotive, said in a note that after this spike, which will last several days, auto sales will crater for the next several months. Both used and new car prices will increase, and certain models will be eliminated from American markets.



Keating further adds, &#8220;We have seen this movie before. During COVID, supply became constrained, costs skyrocketed. While the increase in prices this time may be for completely different reasons, it still stands to reason that the market will not bear another significant increase,&#8221; highlighting the risks these tariffs pose to the auto industry.



Why It Matters: As a result, car makers and dealerships are expected to have a good first quarter, but that&#8217;s not necessarily the case for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which is set to report its deliveries during the quarter on Wednesday.



Analysts expect the company to report its worst quarterly growth in years with just under 410,000 deliveries, up by a mere 5% from the prior year. This was expected as the brand took a nosedive across several key markets in recent months, in response to Elon Musk&#8217;s increasing political involvement.



Tariffs are set to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44507598/elon-musk-warns-of-significant-impact-on-tesla-due-to-trumps-auto-tariffs-the-cost-impact-is-not-trivial">hurt Tesla especially hard</a> since analysts estimate that they would add as much as $12,000 to the prices of most current EV models.



As you can expect, Tesla isn&#8217;t doing too well with all these issues, and according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings, the stock is unfavorable in short, medium, and long-term. To see how the EV giant compares with its peers and competitors, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">check out Benzinga Edge Pro</a>.



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Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) will release its second-quarter financial results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FC/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday, April 2</a>.



Analysts expect the Salt Lake City, Utah-based company to report a quarterly loss at 6 cents per share, versus a year-ago profit of 19 cents per share. Franklin Covey projects quarterly revenue of $62.65 million, compared to $61.34 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.



On Jan. 8, Franklin Covey posted downbeat results for the first quarter.



Franklin Covey shares rose 1.4% to close at $28.00 on Tuesday.



Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.



Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FC/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.



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<li>Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $45 on March 21, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>



<li>Roth MKM analyst Jeff Martin reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $50 on June 27, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
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Considering buying FC stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 



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Anthony Scaramucci, an influential cryptocurrency advocate and founder of investment firm SkyBridge Capital, has alternated between supporting President Donald Trump's pro-cryptocurrency pivot and warning of the potential pitfalls of some of his decisions.



What happened: Scaramucci, who served as the White House Communications Director for a brief 11-day stint during Trump&#8217;s previous presidency, has evolved into a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44211446/anthony-scaramucci-slams-donald-trump-hes-going-to-put-us-into-a-recession-frankly">vocal critic</a> of the president on matters such as tariffs and economic growth.



That said, Scaramucci hasn't hesitated in giving credit to Trump for some of the latter's cryptocurrency policies.



At the peak of the presidential campaign last year, Scaramucci praised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40916521/anthony-scaramucci-calls-for-bipartisan-crypto-regulation-applauds-donald-trump-for-coming">Trump for moving the needle on digital asset regulation</a> and forcing a bipartisan conversation.&nbsp;



"I will applaud him for coming towards the industry," Scaramucci said about Trump.&nbsp;



Scaramucci has maintained that he is not a single-issue voter, and while he respects Trump and the Republicans&#8217; efforts to push Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to the forefront, he is aware of the risks associated with Trump&#8217;s presidency.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Just to be clear: I am a bitcoiner and I applaud the policies decisions that the republicans are making to help the industry. I agree with every single thing that Pres Trump said related to bitcoin. Moreover, I praised him from the stage yesterday on forcing the issue and…&mdash; Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scaramucci/status/1817366483036463470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Later, when Trump assumed office and delivered on the promise of establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the former White House executive lauded the decision, saying it would be beneficial for the U.S.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We believe in a United States Strategic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> Reserve not because it will help Bitcoin, but because it will help the United States.&mdash; Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scaramucci/status/1899155923546898449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Scaramucci also described the administration's plans to buy Bitcoin through revenue-neutral means rather than relying on taxpayer funds as a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44249696/anthony-scaramucci-says-bitcoin-is-digital-store-of-value-and-the-us-should-own-it">pragmatic and politically savvy move</a>.



The former Trump aide <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44393145/anthony-scaramucci-says-trump-administration-has-smarter-people-involved-with-crypto-regulation">acknowledged</a> that the current administration has "smarter" people involved in formulating cryptocurrency regulation&nbsp;



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However, Scaramucci has been unforgiving when it comes to criticism.&nbsp;



He deemed the launch of the Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) meme coin as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43076714/scaramucci-criticizes-donald-trumps-meme-coin-launch-idi-amin-level-corruption">"Idi Amin-level corruption"</a> and a potential "mirage" for the cryptocurrency industry's hopes.



More recently, Scaramucci described Trump&#8217;s post, where the POTUS called his memecoin the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44451586/trump-meme-coin-spikes-retreats-after-potus-takes-to-truth-social-for-greatest-of-them-all-post-whale-takes-losses">&#8220;greatest of them all,&#8221;</a> a &#8220;pump&#8221; attempt. &#8220;The jig is up,&#8221; he added.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">President Trump posted on Truth Social last night in an attempt to "pump" his <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TRUMP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TRUMP</a> memecoin (yes that's a real sentence that many have normalized). The result has been an acceleration of the "dump," now down 70% from its peak. The jig is up. <a href="https://t.co/YF8U3D6tum">pic.twitter.com/YF8U3D6tum</a>&mdash; Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scaramucci/status/1885719486906376421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Moreover, he joined Peter Schiff in questioning Trump's posts from his Truth Social account announcing a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. The timing of the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44100165/peter-schiff-anthony-scaramucci-question-trumps-crypto-reserve-announcements-seek-congressional-inquiry">posts had stoked suspicions</a> of market manipulation and insider trading in some circles.



One could argue that Scaramucci offers a nuanced perspective that avoids one-sided cheerleading or criticism. He declined Benzinga&#8217;s request for comment due to his travel commitments.



Scaramucci previously revealed that a little over 55% of his net wealth is tied up in Bitcoin in addition to having a significant chunk of Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) in his portfolio.



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Anthony Scaramucci, an influential cryptocurrency advocate and founder of investment firm SkyBridge Capital, has alternated between supporting President Donald Trump&#39;s pro-cryptocurrency pivot and warning of the potential pitfalls of some of his decisions.

Anthony Scaramucci Hates It When Trump Pumps His Own Coin, But Loves The President&#39;s Bitcoin Moves — This Complex Crypto Relationship Decoded

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) short interest has increased by over 21% during its current reporting period, making it the fourth most shorted stock in the U.S. market currently.



What Happened: The short interest on the company led by Elon Musk has increased from 67.126 million to 81.331 million shares. About 2.9% of the company's publicly available shares were shorted as of the settlement date on March 14, having an effective date of March 25.



According to Nasdaq data, the short interest soared by 21.16% from the previous settlement date of Feb. 28.



The average daily trading volume during the latest period increased from 84.714 million to 125.16 million shares. The volume indicated that it would require approximately one day for the short sellers to cover their positions without significantly impacting the stock price.



While high short interest signals bearishness, an increase during the current report period indicates lower confidence. According to Beth Kindig, a tech analyst at I/O Fund, this increase makes its notional short interest of 81.331 million shares, the fourth-most currently after Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Tesla's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> short interest has risen to 81M shares, per S3 partners, making its notional short interest the fourth-largest after Nvidia <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a>, Microsoft <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MSFT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MSFT</a>, and Apple <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AAPL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AAPL</a>.&mdash; Beth Kindig (@Beth_Kindig) <a href="https://twitter.com/Beth_Kindig/status/1907119660358893992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Technical Analysis</h3>



The technical indicators painted a grim picture for the stock, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. As the stock closed at $268.46 apiece on Tuesday, its price trend remained weak. While it was above its 20-day simple moving average of $254.19, it trailed the eight, 50, and 200-day moving averages.



The relative strength index of 47.30 was in the neutral zone. The momentum indicator MACD indicated that the stock is in a bearish trend as the score of its MACD line was -11.6, showing that its 12-period exponential moving average is below the 26-period EMA.



However, the histogram has a positive number of 6.65, meaning that the MACD line is rising and getting closer to the signal line. This signaled a bullish sign within a bearish trend, depicting that the bearish momentum is decreasing.



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Price Action: Shares of Tesla were trading 1.37% lower in premarket on Wednesday, while the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down by 0.46%.



The stock has fallen by 29.22% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it was up 61.11% over the last year.



Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Tesla has negative price trends over the short, long, and medium term. Its momentum ranking was solid at the 90.20th percentile, but its value ranking was weaker. Further fundamental details and the quality and growth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">rankings are available here</a>.



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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">Benzinga&#8217;s analysis of 29 analysts</a> shows a consensus &#8220;hold&#8221; rating for the stock, with an average price target of $309.55, ranging from $24.86 to $550. Recent ratings from Stifel, Deutsche Bank, and Wedbush average $450, suggesting a 67.86% potential upside.



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Joelle Pineau, the Vice President of AI research at Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), has decided to step down and leave the company in May. 



What Happened: Pineau announced her departure via a Facebook post on Tuesday. She has been with&nbsp;Meta since May 2017, overseeing the company&#8217;s Fundamental AI Research lab&nbsp;(Fair), led by Yann LeCun.



During her tenure, Pineau and her team have developed numerous projects that have become integral to Meta&#8217;s operations. These include&nbsp;PyTorch, FAISS, Roberta, Dino, Llama,&nbsp;SAM, Codegen, and Audiobox.



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Pineau expressed her admiration and gratitude for her managers at Meta, including&nbsp;Michael Schroepfer, Jerome Pesenti, Michael&nbsp;Abrash and Chris Cox. She also acknowledged her team and collaborators, stating that they have been instrumental in charting the future of AI.



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In an October interview with the Financial Times, Pineau shared, "Meta was the only [company] that had a commitment to open science and open research. And so I didn't bother interviewing anywhere else."



As Meta enters its next chapter, Pineau believes it&#8217;s time to make way for others to continue the work. Her last day at Meta will be May 30, after which she plans to take some time to reflect before embarking on a new adventure.



Why It Matters: Pineau&#8217;s departure comes at a critical time for Meta, as the company is significantly increasing its investment in AI, with plans to spend $65 billion on AI infrastructure in 2025. This move is part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg&#8216;s strategy to prioritize AI at Meta, with projects like Llama, Meta&#8217;s open-source large language model, at the forefront of this initiative.



Zuckerberg&#8217;s goal is to make Llama the industry standard worldwide and to expand the reach of Meta&#8217;s AI chatbot across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to a billion users this year. As of December, 600 million users accessed Meta AI each month.



Pineau&#8217;s exit could pose challenges for Meta as it competes with rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Elon Musk&#8216;s xAI. Furthermore, last year, Meta reportedly reorganized the company to have its AI research unit report to the company's chief product officer, Chris Cox, which could also be impacted by Pineau&#8217;s departure.



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The strategy is designed to deliver consistent returns for investors across economic environments and market cycles. It uses a risk parity approach to investment, where allocations to different assets are based on their levels of volatility.



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Created in 1996 by Ray Dalio himself, the strategy involves allocating 30% of assets into equities, 40% into long-term US Treasury bonds, 15% into intermediate-term US Treasury Bonds, 7.5% into gold, and 7.5% into commodities other than gold. During its three decades of existence, this strategy has generated a compounded annual growth of 7.5%.



While it has trailed the S&amp;P 500, which compounded at 9% during this period, it&#8217;s worth noting that this period involved the Asian Financial Crisis, the Dot-Com Bubble, the Great Recession, and COVID-19. The metric that truly matters with all of this is the max drawdown, which stands at 20.58%, as opposed to the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 25%.



The entire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/23/11/35900803/the-downsides-of-diversification">&#8216;All-Weather&#8217; strategy</a> is set to be distributed across five separate ETFs, all managed by State Street Global. Each will feature certain variances to suit market conditions and investor preferences, but the broader goal remains resilience in the face of turmoil.



Why It Matters: The popular strategy was up until now only available for rich accredited investors or institutions who could invest a minimum of $500,000. With the launch of this ETF, however, retail investors can get in on this strategy for just $22, which is the current price of the fund. 



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