Does the media refer more to VECO or ACLS?

In the previous week, Axcelis Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Axcelis Technologies and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Axcelis Technologies' score of 0.35 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Veeco Instruments 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Axcelis Technologies 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor AEIS or VECO?

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 8 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Advanced Energy Industries' score of 1.11 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Advanced Energy Industries 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Veeco Instruments 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor AMAT or VECO?

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 91 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 94 mentions for Applied Materials and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Applied Materials' score of 0.97 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Applied Materials 60 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 17 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Veeco Instruments 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, COHU or VECO?

Veeco Instruments has higher revenue and earnings than Cohu. Cohu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veeco Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Cohu $452.96M 6.11 -$74.27M -$1.19 N/A Veeco Instruments $664.29M 5.00 $35.39M $0.38 143.21

Does the media prefer COHU or VECO?

In the previous week, Cohu had 3 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Cohu and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Cohu's score of 0.80 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cohu 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Veeco Instruments 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, KLAC or VECO?

KLA has higher revenue and earnings than Veeco Instruments. KLA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veeco Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio KLA $12.16B 25.07 $4.06B $3.53 66.09 Veeco Instruments $664.29M 5.00 $35.39M $0.38 143.21

Is KLAC or VECO more profitable?

KLA has a net margin of 35.66% compared to Veeco Instruments' net margin of 3.53%. KLA's return on equity of 91.89% beat Veeco Instruments' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets KLA 35.66% 91.89% 29.21% Veeco Instruments 3.53% 3.49% 2.33%

Does the media prefer KLAC or VECO?

In the previous week, KLA had 30 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for KLA and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat KLA's score of 0.60 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment KLA 13 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Veeco Instruments 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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VECO vs. ACLS, AEIS, AMAT, COHU, and KLAC

Should you buy Veeco Instruments stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Veeco Instruments with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Veeco Instruments include Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Applied Materials (AMAT), Cohu (COHU), and KLA (KLAC). These companies are all part of the "semiconductor equipment" industry.

How does Veeco Instruments compare to Axcelis Technologies?

Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) and Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

98.5% of Veeco Instruments shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Axcelis Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Veeco Instruments shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Axcelis Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Veeco Instruments has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Axcelis Technologies has a beta of 1.88, meaning that its share price is 88% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Axcelis Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Axcelis Technologies and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Axcelis Technologies' score of 0.35 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Veeco Instruments	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Axcelis Technologies	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Axcelis Technologies has a net margin of 11.93% compared to Veeco Instruments' net margin of 3.53%. Axcelis Technologies' return on equity of 12.19% beat Veeco Instruments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Veeco Instruments	3.53%	3.49%	2.33%
Axcelis Technologies	11.93%	12.19%	9.29%

Axcelis Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Veeco Instruments. Axcelis Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veeco Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Veeco Instruments	$664.29M	5.00	$35.39M	$0.38	143.21
Axcelis Technologies	$839.05M	5.13	$120.24M	$3.21	43.60

Veeco Instruments currently has a consensus price target of $40.60, indicating a potential downside of 25.40%. Axcelis Technologies has a consensus price target of $130.25, indicating a potential downside of 6.94%. Given Axcelis Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Axcelis Technologies is more favorable than Veeco Instruments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Veeco Instruments	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Axcelis Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

Axcelis Technologies beats Veeco Instruments on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Veeco Instruments compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) and Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Advanced Energy Industries currently has a consensus target price of $400.45, indicating a potential upside of 28.83%. Veeco Instruments has a consensus target price of $40.60, indicating a potential downside of 25.40%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Advanced Energy Industries is more favorable than Veeco Instruments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Advanced Energy Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77
Veeco Instruments	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

Advanced Energy Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Veeco Instruments. Advanced Energy Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veeco Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Energy Industries	$1.80B	6.57	$148.40M	$4.75	65.44
Veeco Instruments	$664.29M	5.00	$35.39M	$0.38	143.21

99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Veeco Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Veeco Instruments shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 8 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Advanced Energy Industries' score of 1.11 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Advanced Energy Industries	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Veeco Instruments	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Veeco Instruments has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.00% compared to Veeco Instruments' net margin of 3.53%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 17.99% beat Veeco Instruments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Advanced Energy Industries	10.00%	17.99%	9.60%
Veeco Instruments	3.53%	3.49%	2.33%

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats Veeco Instruments on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Veeco Instruments compare to Applied Materials?

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

Applied Materials has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Veeco Instruments has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Veeco Instruments. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veeco Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Applied Materials	$28.37B	16.59	$7.00B	$10.65	55.66
Veeco Instruments	$664.29M	5.00	$35.39M	$0.38	143.21

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 91 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 94 mentions for Applied Materials and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Applied Materials' score of 0.97 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Applied Materials	60 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Veeco Instruments	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Applied Materials presently has a consensus price target of $569.65, suggesting a potential downside of 3.90%. Veeco Instruments has a consensus price target of $40.60, suggesting a potential downside of 25.40%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than Veeco Instruments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Applied Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	27 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
Veeco Instruments	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

80.6% of Applied Materials shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Veeco Instruments shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Applied Materials shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Veeco Instruments shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Applied Materials has a net margin of 29.31% compared to Veeco Instruments' net margin of 3.53%. Applied Materials' return on equity of 36.97% beat Veeco Instruments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Applied Materials	29.31%	36.97%	21.30%
Veeco Instruments	3.53%	3.49%	2.33%

Summary

Applied Materials beats Veeco Instruments on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Veeco Instruments compare to Cohu?

Cohu (NASDAQ:COHU) and Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Cohu had 3 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Cohu and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Cohu's score of 0.80 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cohu	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Veeco Instruments	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

94.7% of Cohu shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Veeco Instruments shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Cohu shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Veeco Instruments shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Veeco Instruments has a net margin of 3.53% compared to Cohu's net margin of -11.54%. Veeco Instruments' return on equity of 3.49% beat Cohu's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cohu	-11.54%	-3.50%	-2.50%
Veeco Instruments	3.53%	3.49%	2.33%

Cohu currently has a consensus target price of $52.33, indicating a potential downside of 10.85%. Veeco Instruments has a consensus target price of $40.60, indicating a potential downside of 25.40%. Given Cohu's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Cohu is more favorable than Veeco Instruments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cohu	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63
Veeco Instruments	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

Cohu has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Veeco Instruments has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Veeco Instruments has higher revenue and earnings than Cohu. Cohu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veeco Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cohu	$452.96M	6.11	-$74.27M	-$1.19	N/A
Veeco Instruments	$664.29M	5.00	$35.39M	$0.38	143.21

Summary

Veeco Instruments beats Cohu on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Veeco Instruments compare to KLA?

KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) and Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, KLA had 30 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for KLA and 3 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat KLA's score of 0.60 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
KLA	13 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Veeco Instruments	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

KLA has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Veeco Instruments has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

KLA has a net margin of 35.66% compared to Veeco Instruments' net margin of 3.53%. KLA's return on equity of 91.89% beat Veeco Instruments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
KLA	35.66%	91.89%	29.21%
Veeco Instruments	3.53%	3.49%	2.33%

86.7% of KLA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Veeco Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. 91.5% of KLA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Veeco Instruments shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

KLA currently has a consensus target price of $280.34, suggesting a potential upside of 20.16%. Veeco Instruments has a consensus target price of $40.60, suggesting a potential downside of 25.40%. Given KLA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe KLA is more favorable than Veeco Instruments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
KLA	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Veeco Instruments	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

KLA has higher revenue and earnings than Veeco Instruments. KLA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Veeco Instruments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
KLA	$12.16B	25.07	$4.06B	$3.53	66.09
Veeco Instruments	$664.29M	5.00	$35.39M	$0.38	143.21

Summary

KLA beats Veeco Instruments on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Veeco Instruments	ELEC Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.51B	$8.68B	$38.69B	$12.59B
Dividend Yield	N/A	0.56%	3.19%	6.52%
P/E Ratio	143.21	103.70	79.14	24.81
Price / Sales	5.00	8.26	598.71	89.92
Price / Cash	54.85	65.82	45.64	49.23
Price / Book	3.70	4.54	9.70	6.50
Net Income	$35.39M	-$35.41M	$1.07B	$336.03M
7 Day Performance	-28.21%	-13.11%	3.00%	2.68%
1 Month Performance	-6.89%	10.58%	1.08%	5.50%
1 Year Performance	163.79%	151.08%	144.51%	25.01%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
VECO Veeco Instruments	2.5461 of 5 stars	$54.42 -5.3%	$40.60 -25.4%	+161.6%	$3.51B	$664.29M	143.21	1,265	Positive News
ACLS Axcelis Technologies	3.3313 of 5 stars	$176.13 +1.7%	$130.25 -26.0%	+93.7%	$5.32B	$839.05M	54.87	1,515	Gap Up
AEIS Advanced Energy Industries	4.8011 of 5 stars	$348.15 +0.0%	$380.00 +9.1%	+125.2%	$13.24B	$1.91B	73.29	13,000	Positive News
AMAT Applied Materials	4.1739 of 5 stars	$694.64 +10.8%	$541.06 -22.1%	+210.6%	$497.69B	$28.37B	65.22	36,500	Trending News Analyst Forecast Gap Up
COHU Cohu	2.9052 of 5 stars	$68.12 +6.3%	$52.33 -23.2%	+186.4%	$3.02B	$481.28M	N/A	2,857	Gap Up

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Is VECO or ACLS more profitable?

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Which has higher earnings and valuation, COHU or VECO?

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