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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 

Nivedita Hazra

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 

Ananthu C U

Hero Motocorp

Hero MotoCorp Shares Jump 3% After Strong Q2 Results

U.S. stock futures were trading higher on Friday morning, recovering from the previous day&#8217;s losses. Futures across all major indices showed gains.



Although the S&amp;P 500 ended its winning streak on Thursday, a strong Friday session could potentially result in the best weekly performance for the index since the November election.



The 10-year Treasury note yielded 4.60% and the two-year note was at 4.23%. Market expectations for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting outcome on Jan. 31 suggest a high probability of 97.3% that the central bank will maintain interest rates at their current level, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>0.48%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.33%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.06%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.19%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Major stock market ETFs, such as the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), were trading higher in pre-market trading on Friday. SPY saw a 0.35% increase to $593.70, while QQQ climbed 0.44% to $515.33, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.



Cues From The Last Session



U.S. stocks closed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43049530/sp-500-ends-three-session-win-streak-amid-decline-in-apple-nvidia-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">lower </a>on Thursday, ending a three-day winning streak. The tech sector weighed heavily on the market, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares declining significantly.



Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) posted positive earnings reports. Whereas, retail sales growth slowed in December, and jobless claims rose slightly, potentially dampening investor sentiment.



While most sectors finished the day in positive territory, including utilities, real estate, and industrials, the technology and communication services sectors dragged down the overall market.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>-0.89%</td><td>19.338.29</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-0.21%</td><td>5,937.34</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>-0.16%</td><td>43,153.13</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>0.15%</td><td>2,266.79</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts



As Donald Trump moves to the White House on Monday, Dec. 20, Robin Brooks, the ex-Goldman Sachs FX Strategist and a senior fellow at Brookings Institution <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/articles/china-tariffs-and-trump-2-0/">said</a> the tariff confrontation between the U.S. and China could prove detrimental to the S&amp;P 500.



China's most &#8220;potent weapon&#8221; is the depreciation of the yuan as an offset to additional U.S. tariffs. This could negatively impact the U.S. economy, potentially tightening financial conditions and weighing on the S&amp;P 500, Brooks said in his research note.



Even though the new administration may seek to mitigate this by implementing targeted tariffs or a phased-in, conditional universal tariff, he said, &#8220;Given how little is priced, it seems likely that market volatility will rise in the months ahead.&#8221;



Highlighting the corporate earnings in 2025, Callie Cox, the chief market strategist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, said in an X post &#8220;All 11 sectors are expected to report growing profits, which would be the first time that&#8217;s happened since 2018.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Wall Street expects the perfect year from S&amp;P 500 companies in 2025. All 11 sectors are expected to report growing profits, which would be the first time that&#39;s happened since 2018. Think about that when you listen to management comments this season. <a href="https://t.co/HinFA3zu88">pic.twitter.com/HinFA3zu88</a>&mdash; Callie Cox (@callieabost) <a href="https://twitter.com/callieabost/status/1880016203093332149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Carson Research's report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43049404/bull-markets-last-for-79-years-on-average-but-third-year-returns-can-be-weak-says-this-research-firm">analyzing</a> bull markets over the past 50 years shows that the 1987 and 2002 bull markets spanned five years each, while the 1974 bull market extended for 6.2 years.



Notably, the 2009 bull market lasted for 11 years, the longest in recent times. Additionally, the 1988 bull market held a record at 12.3 years.



On average, these five bull markets over the last 50 years were 7.9 years long.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Bull Markets Over The Last 50 Years</td><td>Total Duration (In Years)</td></tr><tr><td>August 1982-1987</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>October 2002-2007</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>September 1974 to November 1980</td><td>6.2</td></tr><tr><td>February 2009-2020</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>January 1988 to March 2000</td><td>12.3</td></tr><tr><td>Average</td><td>7.9</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



"Looking at the previous 11 bull markets, we found the average bull lasted more than five years, suggesting even though this bull market is mighty, it could have plenty of room left to run," the note stated.



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Upcoming Economic Data



<ul>
<li>On Friday, Housing Starts and Building Permits for December will be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization for December is slated to release at 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



<ul>
<li>Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) was up 0.17% in premarket on Friday as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings at 48 cents per share on revenue of $1.84 billion before the opening bell before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) was up 0.01% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.43 per share on revenue of $3.32 billion.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Schlumberger NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) was up 0.51% in premarket on Friday as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share on revenue of $9.18 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) dropped 10.85% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Thursday.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VS#NASDAQ">VS</a>) was up 83.85% as it announced its expansion into Brazil to leverage its gamification platform to transform audience engagement across industries.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>iSpecimen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISPC#NASDAQ">ISPC</a>), a leading online biospecimen marketplace, was up 44.56% as it secured the critical hMPV virus specimens as cases surged in China.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Qorvo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) was up 7.09% as the activist investor Starboard Value LP reportedly acquired a 7.7% stake worth approximately $500 million in the struggling semiconductor manufacturer for potential operational changes.</li>
</ul>



Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.32% to hover around $78.10 per barrel.



The gold spot index was down by 0.77% to $2,729.99 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.13% at 109.104 level.



Most Asian markets closed lower on Friday including Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index. On the other hand, Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng and China&#8217;s CSI 300 index advanced. European markets were trading higher.



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U.S. stock futures were trading higher on Friday, recovering from the previous day&#39;s losses. Futures across all major indices showed gains.

US Stock Likely To Open Higher Ahead of Trump&#39;s Inaugration: All 11 Sectors To Report Growing Profits In 2025, Says Analyst

Rivian Automotive Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) experienced a 4.02% increase in pre-market trading on Friday, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. This comes after the company finalized a significant&nbsp;loan agreement with the U.S.&nbsp;Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday.



The DOE Loan Programs Office has committed up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/01/43045600/rivian-stock-is-racing-higher-after-hours">$6.6 billion in financing to Rivian</a>. This funding will support the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Georgia, which is expected to create 7,500 jobs. Construction is slated to start in 2026, with vehicle production anticipated by 2028.



Rivian&nbsp;founder and CEO RJ Scaringe stated,&nbsp;"This loan will help us&nbsp;accelerate the launch of our&nbsp;Georgia plant for R2 and&nbsp;R3, providing thousands of jobs&nbsp;in the state." The loan is divided into two phases, with the first phase receiving&nbsp;up to $3.4 billion and&nbsp;the second up to $2.6 billion.



As per Benzinga Pro data, analyst ratings for Rivian vary, with&nbsp;a consensus price target of&nbsp;$15.83. The highest target of $28 was set by Canaccord Genuity, while the lowest of $11 was issued by Mizuho. Recent ratings from&nbsp;UBS, Truist Securities, and Cantor&nbsp;Fitzgerald suggest&nbsp;an average price target of&nbsp;$13.67, indicating a potential downside.



Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.



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The DOE Loan Programs Office has committed up to $6.6 billion in financing to Rivian. 

Rivian Shares Surge Over 4% In Friday Pre-Market Following $6.6 Billion DOE Loan Agreement

Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast is celebrating the release of episode six of his show, &#8220;Beast Games,&#8221; on Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video with a mystery box giveaway.



What Happened: On Thursday, the world&#8217;s most followed YouTuber, took to X and announced the giveaway that will last 72 hours from his post.



The most liked reply to his post will win the mystery box. At the time of writing, the leading reply had garnered about 171,000 likes, with other contenders close behind.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Most liked reply on this tweet gets what's in this mystery box! Will pick winner in 72 hours &#x1f92a; (btw episode 6 of beast games just dropped go watch) <a href="https://t.co/4Q1lmxLdbU">pic.twitter.com/4Q1lmxLdbU</a>&mdash; MrBeast (@MrBeast) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1879972693212303698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42735755/mrbeasts-daring-new-challenge-live-in-a-jet-for-100-days-and-then-keep-it-are-you-game">MrBeast&#8217;s Daring New Challenge: Live In A Jet For 100 Days And Then Keep It — Are You Game?</a>



Why It Matters: &#8220;Beast Games&#8221; premiered last month. The show has already set a record on Amazon&#8217;s OTT platform, amassing 50 million views in just 25 days, <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/mrbeast-beast-games-ratings-viewers-amazon-1236276110/">reported</a> Variety.



The show, which features over 1,000 contestants and a $5 million prize, was confirmed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/03/37809533/mrbeast-confirms-beast-games-on-amazon-prime-video-with-1-000-contestants-5m-prize-its-gonn">MrBeast in March 2024</a>. He described it as an &#8220;insane show.&#8221;



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Amazon made a bold move by securing &#8220;Beast Games,&#8221; reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/01/36743469/mrbeast-could-be-bringing-reality-competitions-to-amazon-prime-video-why-this-is-a-miss-for">outbidding other streaming and media giants</a> for the content creator&#8217;s innovative game show concept.



The project reportedly cost approximately $100 million, including the construction of an entire city for the show. However, with impressive early viewership numbers, it seems the investment might prove worthwhile.



Price Action: Amazon's stock declined by 1.20% on Thursday, closing at $220.66. In after-hours trading, the shares saw a further dip of 0.12%, settling at $220.40, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.



Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech">following this link</a>.



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MrBeast launched a mystery box giveaway on X to celebrate the release of episode six of his Amazon Prime Video show &#34;Beast Games,&#34;.

MrBeast Unveils Mystery Box Giveaway To Celebrate Beast Games Episode 6 Release On Amazon Prime Video

Rigetti Computing&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) has emerged as a standout in the quantum computing sector. 



What Happened: Investor&nbsp;James Foord&nbsp;claims Rigetti&nbsp;offers the highest return potential&nbsp;among quantum stocks,&nbsp;TipRanks <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/news/best-upside-in-quantum-computing-says-investor-about-rigetti-stock">reported </a>on Friday.



"Rigetti Computing offers the highest return potential among quantum stocks,"&nbsp;he said.



 Foord highlights Rigetti&#8217;s ambitious plans,&nbsp;including the development of a&nbsp;100-qubit computer by year-end, as key catalysts for potential growth. He also points to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43001201/nvidia-announces-first-ever-quantum-day-at-gtc-2025-days-after-jensen-huang-said-quantum-computing-is-20-years-away">upcoming Quantum Day</a>, hosted by&nbsp;Nvidia&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), as a possible short-term boost for Rigetti shares.



Despite the promising outlook, Foord warns of the inherent volatility in quantum computing stocks, which often experience double-digit fluctuations. He suggests that those with a long-term perspective consider ETFs or larger companies like&nbsp;Alphabet&nbsp;or&nbsp;IBM.



On Wall Street, Rigetti&nbsp;holds a Strong Buy consensus&nbsp;with six Buy recommendations. However, the stock&#8217;s recent surge has surpassed analysts&#8217;&nbsp;projections, with a 12-month average&nbsp;price target of $6.10 indicating a potential 46% downside from current levels. Analysts may soon reassess their ratings and price targets for Rigetti.



Why It Matters: The spotlight on&nbsp;Rigetti Computing&nbsp;comes amid heightened interest in quantum computing stocks. Earlier this year,&nbsp;Jim Cramer&nbsp;of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42993388/jim-cramer-eyes-quantum-computing-stocks-like-rigetti-after-gamestop-sell-off-warns-against-super-micro-computer-they-are-trying-so-hard-to-walk-it-up-now">Rigetti as a promising investment opportunity</a>. Cramer suggested reallocating gains from&nbsp;GameStop Corp.&nbsp;into quantum stocks, noting Rigetti&#8217;s extraordinary trading volume of 352 million shares, despite having only 280 million outstanding shares. This surge in trading activity underscores the growing investor interest in Rigetti, as well as the broader quantum computing sector.



Price Action: RGTI was down by 3.47% during pre-market hours on Friday, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Rigetti Computing has delivered a staggering return of over 860% in the past six months.



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The spotlight on Rigetti Computing comes amid heightened interest in quantum computing stocks.

RGTI Stock Offers &#39;Highest Return Potential&#39; Among Quantum Computing Peers, Says Investor: Rigetti Computing Has Returned Over 860% In The Last Months

Shares of Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VS#NASDAQ">VS</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company announced expansion into the Brazilian market as part of its strategy to grow its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VS/news">international footprint</a>.



Versus Systems shares jumped 71.2% to $3.39 in the pre-market trading session.



Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>



<ul>
<li>iSpecimen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISPC#NASDAQ">ISPC</a>) gained 49.1% to $4.25 in pre-market trading after the company announced it secured a supplier for hMPV biospecimens.</li>



<li>Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUKK#NASDAQ">NUKK</a>) rose 33% to $27.30 in pre-market trading after the company announced it resolved its Nasdaq delisting notice and is now achieving compliance with the listing standards.</li>



<li>Signing Day Sports, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#NYSE">SGN</a>) rose 19.2% to $2.55 in pre-market trading after declining 9% on Thursday.</li>



<li>uCloudlink Group Inc.  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCL#NASDAQ">UCL</a>) gained 18.7% to $1.59 in pre-market trading. uCloudlink Group announced that it recently signed a cooperation agreement with WH Smith PLC&#8217;s InMotion Entertainment Group.</li>



<li>Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGL#NASDAQ">TGL</a>) gained 15.3% to $0.2471 in pre-market trading after gaining around 7% on Thursday.</li>



<li>TXNM Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXNM#NYSE">TXNM</a>) gained 14.3% to $55.99 in pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMCI#NASDAQ">TMCI</a>) gained 14% to $9.40 in pre-market trading. On Monday, Treace announced preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter and full-year 2024 revenue.</li>



<li>LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYTS#NASDAQ">LYTS</a>) rose 8.8% to $21.00 in pre-market trading. LSI Industries will issue fiscal 2025 second quarter results before the opening bell on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.</li>



<li>Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFIX#NASDAQ">OFIX</a>) gained 8.1% to $19.39 in pre-market trading.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>



<ul>
<li>Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBGI#NASDAQ">BBGI</a>) fell 43.8% to $5.00 in pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIAV#NASDAQ">VIAV</a>) shares fell 19.3% to $8.10 in pre-market trading. Viavi Solutions will announce its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, after the close of market.</li>



<li>FOXO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXO#NYSE">FOXO</a>) fell 18.4% to $0.2566 in pre-market trading after gaining 58% on Thursday.</li>



<li>Nature&#8217;s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NATR#NASDAQ">NATR</a>) shares dipped 15.9% to $12.00 in pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Elicio Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELTX#NASDAQ">ELTX</a>) shares tumbled 12.8% to $5.61 in pre-market trading.</li>



<li>G. Willi-Food International Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WILC#NASDAQ">WILC</a>) shares fell 11.5% to $14.01 in pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Bicara Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCAX#NASDAQ">BCAX</a>) fell 11.5% to $10.51 in today's pre-market trading after declining 8% on Thursday.</li>



<li>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) declined 10.3% to $167.00 in pre-market trading as the company reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Thursday.</li>



<li>MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDXG#NASDAQ">MDXG</a>) dipped 6.3% to $8.50 in pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Alvotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALVO#NASDAQ">ALVO</a>) fell 5% to $12.60 in pre-market trading after the company announced the pricing of $5.0 million public offering.</li>
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On Thursday, Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42965533/elon-musk-emerges-as-potential-tiktok-us-buyer-as-ban-deadline-looms-company-terms-it-pure-fiction">called for a ban</a> on ByteDance-owned TikTok, citing national security risks.



What Happened: Taking to X, the wealth manager did not mince words, alleging that the app is being used by the Chinese government as a tool to manipulate and undermine the U.S.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">WE MUST BAN TIKTOK. END THE CHINESE CONTROL OF OUR YOUTH.&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1879960647586480441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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In a follow-up post, Gerber highlighted the app&#8217;s role in dividing Americans and supporting terrorism. &#8220;It is a national security risk. End of story. It's used to divide us and support terrorism,&#8221; he stated.



See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43021026/apple-stock-has-moved-up-4-2-since-iphone-16-launched-analyst-says-it-has-another-8-upside-as-manufacturing-cost-decline-bolsters-cupertinos-margins">Apple Stock Has Moved Up 4.2% Since iPhone 16 Launched, Analyst Says It Has Another 8% Upside As Manufacturing Cost Decline Bolsters Cupertino&#8217;s Margins</a>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Some people out their seem to a bit _____. The Chinese government uses TikTok against America. It is a national security risk. End of story. It's used to divide us and support terrorism.&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1879968759487893881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Why It Matters: The call for a TikTok ban by Gerber comes at a time when the app&#8217;s future in the U.S. is uncertain. It is expected to take effect on Sunday.



The Joe Biden administration has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43047973/tiktok-ban-decision-left-to-trump-by-biden-administration-what-this-means-for-170-million-us-users-and-big-tech">already deferred the decision</a> on the ban to the incoming Donald Trump administration, leaving TikTok&#8217;s 170 million U.S. users in limbo.



TikTok CEO Shou Chew is reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43047509/tiktok-ceo-shou-chew-to-join-trumps-inauguration-alongside-musk-bezos-and-zuckerberg-amid-looming-us-ban-report">set to attend President-elect</a> Trump's inauguration, joining other tech leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.



His statement also comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42994923/mrbeast-discussing-buying-tiktok-with-billionaires-to-prevent-us-shutdown-lets-see-if-we-can-pull-this-off">discussions of potential buyers</a> for TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations, including Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, and Tesla CEO Musk.



Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech">following this link</a>.



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