Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.08%. Currently, Oracle has a market capitalization of $444.55 billion.

Buying $1000 In ORCL: If an investor had bought $1000 of ORCL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,393.77 today based on a price of $158.94 for ORCL at the time of writing.

Oracle’s Performance Over Last 15 Years

Finally — what’s the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.

This article was generated by Benzinga’s automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	210.01	1.77	0.84	393
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	219.99	1.49	0.68	14.1K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	86.32	0.52	0.60	3.1K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	50.07	0.15	0.30	238.4K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	132.14	0.37	0.28	25.0K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	78.21	0.17	0.21	28.7K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	100.34	0.16	0.15	454
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	87.09	0.12	0.13	64.4K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	82.20	0.10	0.12	42.2K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	148.35	0.16	0.10	3.6K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	42.81	-0.21	-0.49	1.5K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

To read more about sector movers, click here.

Solana’s (CRYPTO: SOL) price has decreased 12.62% over the past 24 hours to $137.41, continuing its downward trend over the past week of -1.0%, moving from $135.35 to its current price.

The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Solana over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.

The trading volume for the coin has tumbled 24.0% over the past week while the circulating supply of the coin has risen 2.3%. This brings the circulating supply to 507.90 million. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for SOL is #6 at $70.98 billion.

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Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	43.60	0.08	0.18	5.9K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	83.63	0.11	0.13	13.6K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	216.57	-2.10	-0.97	39.8K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	210.11	-1.87	-0.89	1.5K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	87.08	-0.74	-0.85	157.4K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	51.47	-0.27	-0.53	326.6K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	133.75	-0.64	-0.48	389
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	149.40	-0.18	-0.13	2.5K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	86.90	-0.08	-0.10	465
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	79.30	-0.03	-0.04	5.8K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

To read more about sector movers, click here.

Retailer Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) could highlight strong Black Friday sales and the impact tariffs could have on consumers when the company reports fourth-quarter financials before market open Tuesday.

Here are the analyst estimates and commentary, plus key items to watch ahead of the report.

Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Target to report fourth-quarter revenue of $30.84 billion. That’s down from $31.92 billion in last year’s fourth quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

The company has missed analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters. It beat estimates in six of the last 10 quarters overall.

Analysts expect Target to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.26, down from $2.98 in last year’s fourth quarter. The company missed analyst estimates for earnings per share in one straight quarter while beating estimates in six of the last 10 quarters.

Target’s guidance for the fourth quarter calls for earnings per share to be in a range of $1.85 to $2.45.

Read Also: How To Earn $500 A Month From Target Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

What Analysts Are Saying: Target previously reported holiday sales growth of +2.8%, but maintained its earnings per share range, which could suggest a heavier impact from promotions and discounts, Truist analyst Scot Ciccarelli said in a new investor note.

The analyst has a Hold rating and $134 price target. Target’s first quarter also appears to be off to a slow start, the analyst added.

“We also think there is a chance that the company could pursue significant price investments (which we believe is needed) to improve their competitive pricing and drive longer-term share gains,” Ciccarelli said.

The analyst said holiday sales growth was in-line with investor expectations and that is the assumption for the fourth quarter.

“Based on 2 years of sluggish sales performance and what appears to be a soft start to 1Q25, we think the company will likely guide comps towards a 0% to +2% range.”

Ciccarelli said competitive pressure from Amazon.com and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) “continue to mount” for Target.

“We remain cautious on TGT given continued share pressures and think that the company may need to accelerate their pricing investments to improve its competitive positioning.”

Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target on Target stock from $164 to $166 in January.

The analyst said Target underperformed other retailers in 2024, but the company’s higher mix of discretionary products could help in the future.

“We also think TGT can benefit over time from leveraging its strong fulfillment model and its alternative revenue streams, including Roundel (advertising), Target Circle (membership), and Target Plus (marketplace),” McShane said.

The analyst said Target stock had “limited downside potential” at the time.

Here are other recent analyst ratings on Target and their price targets:

• JPMorgan: Maintained Neutral rating, raised price target from $139 to $146
• Bernstein: Maintained Market Perform rating, raised price target from $139 to $142
• Guggenheim: Maintained Buy rating, raised price target from $145 to $155

Key Items to Watch: A recent report from Placer.ai showed that Target store visits were up 1.0% in November, down 1.3% in December and up 3.6% in January, which could signal improved sales for the first quarter.

The same report recently showed Walmart’s foot traffic patterns matching up closely with the company’s comparable sales growth for its recently reported quarter.

While Walmart is a rival, data from Placer.ai shows that Target has customers with higher median household income, has a larger share of repeat monthly visitors and a higher market share of shopping from households with children.

The quarterly results and comparison to recent results from Walmart, who beat analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share, could show if higher-income shoppers are struggling more or less than lower-income shoppers.

Target’s fourth-quarter results will include Black Friday and holiday shopping sales. The company’s partnership with Taylor Swift on an exclusive Eras Tour book saw lines outside stores and strong sales over the Black Friday shopping holiday.

In the third quarter, Target highlighted Beauty, Food & Beverage and Essentials as sectors seeing strong year-over-year growth.

Investors and analysts will be looking for commentary on what sectors are seeing strong sales and how the future impact of tariffs on certain goods could impact the retail giant.

Price Action: Target stock is up 0.3% to $124.56 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $120.21 to $181.86. Target stock is down 9.2% year-to-date in 2025 and down 17.2% over the past year.

Compare that to Walmart stock, which trades at $98.11 versus a 52-week trading range of $58.40 to $105.30. Walmart stock is up 9.0% year-to-date in 2025 and up 65.4% over the past year.

Read Next:

• Target And Champion Launch Exclusive Activewear Line

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Kinross Gold Corp (NYSE:KGC) shares are trading higher by 2.9% to $11.03 during Monday’s session after the company announced its agreement to acquire 15.41 million common shares of Relevant Gold Corp in a private placement at 30 cents per share, totaling $4.62 million.

What To Know: Following the transaction, Kinross will hold 19.9% of Relevant Gold’s outstanding shares, up from its previous 6.8% stake. The company also owns 2.55 million share purchase warrants, which, if exercised, would increase its ownership to 21.8% on a partially diluted basis.

Read Also: Kroger Stock Is Sliding Monday: What’s Going On?

However, Kinross has committed not to exercise the warrants if doing so would push its stake above 20% without shareholder approval.

What Else: Per a press release, the investment is part of Kinross’s broader strategic interest in Relevant Gold, though it has no immediate plans for further transactions.

Kinross says future actions will depend on market and business conditions. The deal, pending customary conditions, is expected to close in March 2025.

Read Also: Tariffs Weigh On US Manufacturing: February Prices Grow At Fastest Pace Since 2022

How To Buy KGC Stock

By now you’re likely curious about how to participate in the market for Kinross Gold – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.

In the case of Kinross Gold, which is trading at $11.0 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 9.09 shares of stock.

If you’re looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You’ll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.

Good Morning Traders! In today’s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.

Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.

We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market’s pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let’s dive into the stock analysis:

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

SPY is currently trading near our key level of 596.57. For the bulls, we want to see buyers push the price higher to 598.04 and establish it as support. If buyers maintain control above this level, we anticipate a move to 599.24. Holding above 599.24 during regular trading hours could lead to further upside, with a potential test of 600.51. Should bullish momentum persist, the high bull target for SPY today is 601.22.

If 596.57 fails to hold as support, sellers will likely aim for a move lower to 595.14. A break below this level could lead to further downside toward 593.73. If selling pressure intensifies, we anticipate a test of strong support at 592.00. Should today’s session bring an aggressive sell-off, the bears could drive the price down to the low bear target of 589.71.

Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ)

QQQ is currently auctioning near our key level of 511.53. For the bulls, we want to see sustained buying above this level, which could lead to a test of 513.64. If buyers remain in control, we expect an advance toward 515.00. A strong rally could push QQQ to challenge 516.58, and if momentum continues, our high bull target for the day stands at 517.97.

If 511.53 does not hold during today’s session, we anticipate selling pressure to bring QQQ lower toward 509.87. A breakdown here would open the door for a test of 508.22. If this level fails under sustained selling, we expect further weakness down to 506.68. Should sellers continue to dominate, the low bear target for the session is 504.44.

Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Apple is currently auctioning around 241.23. For bulls, the key objective is to hold this level as support and push higher toward 242.21. If buyers can maintain strength above this mark, we anticipate further upside to 242.83. Continued bullish action could bring 243.57 into play, marking our high bull target for the day.

If 241.23 cannot hold as support, we expect a downside test of 240.23. Continued weakness could bring further selling pressure, leading to a move lower toward 239.43. If this level is breached, we anticipate the next key support at 238.63. In the event of heavy selling, the low bear target for the day sits at 237.49.

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)

Microsoft is currently trading near our level of 399.21. For bulls, holding this level as support is crucial for a move higher toward 400.30. If buyers establish control, we anticipate a continued push toward 401.39. Sustained momentum could see MSFT rally to 402.74, which marks our high bull target for the day.

Should 399.21 fail as support, sellers will look to drive the price down to 398.38. If selling pressure persists, we anticipate further downside to 397.65. A break below this level could accelerate selling toward 395.68. If weakness continues, our low bear target for Microsoft is set at 394.46.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
NVIDIA is currently trading around our key level of 125.21. Bulls need to hold this level as support and push higher toward 126.84. A sustained move above this level could see further upside toward 128.10. If buying momentum remains strong, we expect a potential rally up to 129.53, with our high bull target standing at 131.42.

If 125.21 fails to hold, bears will likely attempt to take control, driving the price down to 123.41. A break below this level could lead to further weakness toward 121.97. Continued selling could push NVIDIA lower to 120.27. If pressure remains heavy, we expect the bears to target 119.44 as the session’s low bear target.

Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)

Alphabet is currently trading near 171.14. Bulls need to defend this level as support and push the auction higher toward 172.28. If buying pressure holds, we anticipate a continued rally to 173.46. Further bullish momentum could bring Alphabet up to our high bull target of 174.01.

If 171.14 fails to hold, sellers will likely attempt to push the price lower to 169.34. A break below this level could bring further downside pressure toward 167.04. If this support level fails under aggressive selling, our low bear target for Alphabet today stands at 165.41.

Meta Platforms Inc (META)

Meta is currently auctioning near 671.80. Bulls need to hold this level as support to drive the price higher toward 676.46. If buyers maintain control, we expect continued upside toward 679.79. A strong rally could push Meta toward our high bull target of 683.97.

If 671.80 is lost as support, sellers will likely attempt to drive the price lower to 667.99. Continued weakness could bring further downside to 663.33. If this level fails under sustained selling pressure, our low bear target for the session is 658.86.

Tesla Inc. (TSLA)

Tesla is currently trading around 304.24. Bulls need to defend this level as support and push the price higher toward 310.17. If buyers maintain strength, we anticipate a further push toward 312.42. A strong bullish move could see Tesla test 315.93, with our high bull target set at 322.52.

If 304.24 fails to hold, sellers will likely attempt to drive the price lower to 300.56. If this level is breached, we expect further downside to 298.28. Continued weakness could see Tesla drop toward our low bear target of 296.44.

Final Word:

Today’s session brings multiple key economic releases that could influence market sentiment. The Final S&P Global Manufacturing PMI will be released at 9:45 AM ET, followed by Construction Spending for January and the ISM Manufacturing, Prices Paid, New Orders, and Employment reports at 10:00 AM ET. These data points could provide insights into the strength of the manufacturing sector and inflationary pressures. Additionally, the Treasury will hold a 3 and 6 month Bill Auction at 11:30 AM ET, which could impact short-term yields and broader market movement. Trade smart and manage risk accordingly.

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Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	137.2200	0.890	0.65	1.5K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	226.8400	1.310	0.58	30.4K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	102.4000	0.400	0.39	4.6K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	89.1000	0.340	0.38	397
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	52.3750	0.195	0.37	736.7K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	216.3000	0.340	0.15	1.0K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	149.0185	0.088	0.05	10.3K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	79.08	-0.14	-0.18	24.3K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	82.96	-0.12	-0.15	40.1K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	90.99	-0.01	-0.02	8.7K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

To read more about sector movers, click here.

Several recent incidents involving airplanes have left travelers in America more uneasy about taking their next trip to the sky, with the country’s deadliest air disaster since 2001 happening last month.

A new Benzinga poll reveals what percent of consumers might be looking to skip planes all together in 2025.

What Happened: Plane safety has become an increasing hot topic after several recent plane mishaps and recent layoffs at airports and federal aviation agencies.

In January, an American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) owned regional jet collided with a U.S. army helicopter. The incident led to the death of 64 people on board the plane, the deadliest air disaster on U.S. soil since 2001.

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk were quick to blame DEI and other factors outside of the recent layoffs and staff shortages for federal aviation agencies.

The incident was followed by the crash of two regional planes colliding in Arizona, killing two people and the flipping of a Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) jet on the Toronto runway at a Canadian airport, injuring 18 people.

Benzinga recently asked readers to see if these incidents had changed their thoughts on travel by airplane.

“Has recent news about plane safety affected your willingness to fly in 2025?” Benzinga asked.

The results were:

• No change in my travel plans: 60%
• I’m avoiding air travel completely: 17%
• I’ll fly less frequently: 16%
• I’ll fly more than before: 7%

The majority of readers said they won’t change their travel plans on account of the airplane mishaps, which could be related to the long history of safety from planes or from necessity to use airplanes to shorten travel distance.

The second and third place answers show there could be some concern about airplane safety with 17% saying they’re avoiding air travel completely and 16% saying they plan to fly less frequently this year.

Read Also: Trump’s Comments On American Airlines Crash ‘Despicable,’ Says Pete Buttigieg: President Should Be ‘Leading, Not Lying’

Why It’s Important: Former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) leader Michael Whitaker resigned from his position on Jan. 20, a move that came months after Trump-ally Elon Musk demanded he quit his position.

That same day, Trump ordered a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees. The order drew criticism from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who said it affected aviation safety: “One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe.”

The order, according to the White House website, does not include “military personnel of the armed forces or to positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.”

Trump has suggested in the days following the accident that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies “could have been” a cause of the plane crash.  

Billionaire Elon Musk also seemingly supports this theory. The X owner shared multiple posts from people suggesting DEI as a reason why the aircraft collided. The Tesla CEO also shared a New York Post article about the FAA pushing for diversity in hiring.

The suggestions from Trump and Musk led to reporters asking if it was still safe to fly.

Reporters asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about Trump’s remarks during a press briefing Friday.

“Given DEI hires, it’s not safe to fly commercially, is it?” Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked.

The poll above shows that a portion of people are scared to fly in 2025 due to plane mishaps and safety concerns.

Leavitt said it is still safe, a comment that could contradict what Trump said the day before.

Price Action: The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:JETS), which holds a basket of airline stocks, is down 2.7% year-to-date in 2025. The ETF is up 21% over the last year.

American Airlines stock is down 14.4% year-to-date in 2025 and down 6.3% over the last year.

Delta Air Lines stock is up 1.4% year-to-date in2025 and up 42.7% over the last year.

Read Next:

• Chuck Schumer Blasts Trump FAA Layoffs After Delta Plane Overturns On Landing In Toronto: President Fired ‘Safety Specialists’

The study was conducted by Benzinga from Feb. 19, 2025 through Feb. 21, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 92 adults.

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Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	51.48	0.35	0.68	150.9K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	135.27	0.74	0.55	447
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	82.40	0.41	0.50	17.3K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	90.04	0.43	0.47	5.8K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	147.91	0.69	0.46	6.6K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	78.24	0.21	0.26	1.8K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	100.56	0.03	0.02	412

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	42.7001	-0.15	-0.35	1.8K
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	211.7200	-0.71	-0.34	2.9K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	87.9101	-0.10	-0.12	351
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	222.5500	-0.04	-0.02	15.8K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

For more information on sector movers, click here.