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Bausch Health Companies Inc is a world-wide specialty pharmaceutical, consumer health, and medical device company with a focus on branded products for the gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology and dermatology markets. The company reports revenue in five segments: Salix; International; Solta Medical; Diversified Products and Bausch + Lomb. It generates maximum revenue from the Bausch + Lomb segment.

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새로이 등장한 블록 치과용품 제조업체인 패터슨 컴퍼니즈(NASDAQ:PDCO)가 주주 가치를 높이기 위해 매각 또는 합병을 포함한 전략적 옵션을 모색 중이라고 목요일 발표했다. 이 회사는 거래 과정을 2분기 재무 보고서의 일환으로 공개했다.

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뉴 온 더 블록 아리 엠마누엘(Ari Emanuel)의 스포츠 및 엔터테인먼트 대기업인 엔데버 그룹 홀딩스(NYSE:EDR)는 마이애미 오픈 및 마드리드 오픈 테니스 토너먼트를 포함한 IMG 테니스 자산 매각 가능성을 검토하고 있다. IMG의 다른 자산 대부분은 UFC(얼티밋 파이팅 챔피언십) 및 WWE(월드 레슬링 엔터테인먼트)의 모회사인 TKO 그룹 홀딩스(NYSE:TKO)와의 목요일에 발표된 거래에 포함되었다.

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알터스 파워(NYSE:AMPS)는 투자은행 모엘리스 앤 컴퍼니(Moelis &amp; Company LLC)에 주주 가치를 높이기 위한 전략을 모색하도록 의뢰했다. 청정 전력 공급업체인 알터스는 이 과정이 2025년까지 완료될 것이라고 밝혔다. 알터스는 법률 문제에 대한 자문을 위해 라탐 앤 왓킨스(Latham &amp; Watkins) 로펌을 고용했다.

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In a recent reaffirmation of her bullish stance, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has once again predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) will hit a minimum of $700,000 in the coming years.
What Happened: Speaking at a recent interview, Wood reiterated ARK&#8217;s forecast of a minimum 580% surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s current value by 2030. 
She <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsSn5EBFlE">detailed</a>, &#8220;We&nbsp;have always had a 2030&nbsp;target, the base case in&nbsp;the $700,000 to $750,000 range,&nbsp;the bull case in the&nbsp;$1.5 million range.&#8221;
Wood highlighted three primary factors propelling this audacious Bitcoin price prediction. These encompass Bitcoin&#8217;s potential to seize a share from gold or expand the store-of-value market, institutions starting to invest in Bitcoin, and emerging market use cases.
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In addition to her Bitcoin forecast, Wood also shared her views on the current economic situation. She stated that the US is in a recession but anticipates it to end soon, following&nbsp;more clarity around President Trump's&nbsp;tariff negotiations. She is optimistic that this will trigger considerable economic growth, partly driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
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"I just put out a letter talking about the rolling recession we've been in for the last three years, since the Fed jacked up rates. We got a negative quarter in the first quarter, and potentially in the second quarter as well. And I think more and more people are getting concerned about an extended recession, and amid all the uncertainty, we actually think we're at the end of this rolling recession, and that we are moving into a period, after all of this uncertainty, of much greater productivity,&#8221; Wood added. 
&#8220;I&nbsp;think we're going to see a lot more productivity driven growth, which means inflation is going to be much lower than expected, which is going to be very capital friendly," she shared. 
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $102,811, marking a 2.4% increase&nbsp;in the last 24 hours.
Why It Matters: Wood&#8217;s prediction is significant as it reflects the growing confidence in Bitcoin&#8217;s potential to disrupt traditional financial markets. The forecast also underscores the increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a viable investment. 
Furthermore, Wood&#8217;s comments on the economic climate highlight the potential role of Bitcoin and AI in driving economic growth post-recession.
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A recent shift in how the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45281537/gop-warns-trump-appointed-social-security-chief-frank-bisignano-against-further-staff-cuts-citing-risks-to-services-as-baby-boomers-age">Social Security Administration</a> handles benefit overpayments may offer partial relief — but it still comes with serious consequences. Effective April 25, the SSA began withholding up to 50% of monthly Title II benefits, such as retirement, disability, or survivor payments, from those who received overpayments.&nbsp;
While that's a step back from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44368080/ssa-to-seek-100-recovery-on-social-security-overpayments-heres-what-this-means-for-your-benefits">previously announced 100% clawback</a>, experts say the new policy can still leave retirees and other beneficiaries in financial distress.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Benefits Being Withheld?</h2>
Overpayments happen when the SSA sends out more money than a person is actually owed. This can occur for several reasons, including agency errors or delays in processing information — like changes to a beneficiary's income, living situation, or marital status.
When the SSA determines that an overpayment has occurred, it sends a notice asking for full and immediate repayment. If the beneficiary doesn't respond within roughly 90 days — by requesting a waiver, a reconsideration, or a lower repayment rate — the SSA begins automatically withholding funds.
According to an <a href="https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/lnx/04252025032443PM">emergency message</a> from the SSA, the new policy sets a default withholding rate of 50% for all new overpayment notices beginning April 25. This means half of a beneficiary's monthly check may be withheld until the debt is paid off — unless they take action.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Relief from 100%, But Still Not Easy</h2>
The SSA's decision follows backlash against a previous plan to withhold 100% of benefits for overpaid recipients. That plan, <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-07-a">announced</a> earlier this year, would have left some individuals without any income at all. Critics, including advocacy organizations and lawmakers, called the full clawback "draconian."
While the reduced rate is seen as progress, it's far from a full solution.
"If you're relying on your benefits to pay your rent or your mortgage and buy food, losing half of that income is going to be devastating and can still result in people becoming homeless," Kate Lang, director of federal income security at Justice in Aging, told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/05/social-security-overpayment-withholding-rate-change.html">CNBC</a>.
Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, told CNBC the change still risks causing "immediate economic hardship" for many, particularly when the overpayment was not the beneficiary's fault.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gbr-savings-by-age">If You're Age 35, 50, or 60: Here&#8217;s How Much You Should Have Saved Vs. Invested By Now</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can You Dispute the Overpayment?</h2>
Yes — but it's not always straightforward. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44292349/if-i-were-a-beneficiary-id-be-setting-aside-some-money-right-now-former-ssa-commissioner-warns-t">Beneficiaries</a> can request a reconsideration, a waiver, or a lower withholding rate. However, responses can vary depending on the SSA employee handling the case.
"There are thousands of employees that individual beneficiaries are going to be dealing with to ask for a waiver or ask to negotiate a different repayment rate," Lang said. "And those employees have a lot of discretion in what they decide."&nbsp;
Plus, long wait times for SSA appointments can make it harder for people to respond in time.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What to Do If You Receive an Overpayment Notice</h2>
If you get a notice, act quickly. According to the SSA, you typically have about 90 days to challenge it before the SSA begins withholding up to 50% of your monthly benefit.
Experts recommend contacting the SSA as soon as possible to explore your options. You may be able to reduce the withholding rate or avoid repayment altogether if you weren't at fault for the overpayment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
While the SSA's decision to cut the withholding rate from 100% to 50% may sound like good news, the fallout could still be serious for many retirees. Stay informed, respond quickly to any overpayment notice, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
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You Could Still Lose Half Your Benefits: Social Security Reduces Overpayment Withholding Rate, Experts Warn Of Fallout

When it comes to managing money, Suze Orman says understanding debt is a critical first step — especially for anyone hoping to improve their financial health. On a recent episode of her "<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/suze-ormans-women-and-money/suze-school-the-actions-you-need-to-take-now-with-your-money">Women &amp; Money</a>" podcast, Orman made a clear distinction between "good" debt and "bad" debt — and explained how to handle both.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's the Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt?</h2>
According to Orman, bad debt "is where you are paying for your present day desires, but your costs are going to be your future day needs."&nbsp;
The most common example? Credit card debt. It typically comes with high interest rates and can snowball if not addressed quickly.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45256709/approaching-retirement-suze-ormans-2025-plan-for-safe-high-earning-cash">Orman</a> says good debt, on the other hand, includes borrowing that may help you build your financial future. This could be a mortgage, a student loan, or even a car loan — as long as it&#8217;s used wisely. For instance, if a car is necessary to commute to work and the loan is reasonable, it may be considered a strategic expense.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Know If a Car Loan Is Worth It</h2>
Even though a car loan can sometimes be a form of good debt, Orman urges caution. "Remember, if you buy a new car, the second you drive it off the lot, it goes down a good 20% or more in value," she said.
To decide whether a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44309975/suze-orman-warns-against-this-costly-car-buying-mistake-are-you-kidding-me-thats-just-spending-on-a-want-not">car loan is affordable</a>, Orman offers a simple rule: if you can&#8217;t pay it off in three years, the car may be too expensive. Stretching payments over five, six, or seven years? That could turn a necessary expense into bad debt.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tackling Credit Card Debt — No Matter Your Credit Score</h2>
If you're dealing with high-interest credit card debt, Orman recommends a few different strategies based on your credit score.
For people with good credit (a FICO score of 680 or higher), she suggests looking into 0% balance transfer offers. Some credit cards offer up to 21 months with no interest, which can give you time to pay down your debt faster without extra charges.
If your score is lower, balance transfers may not be an option. In that case, Orman offers a structured plan:
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<li>Write down the current minimum payment due for each card — and commit to always paying at least that much going forward.</li>
<li>Total your minimum payments. Add 20% to this number.</li>
<li>Apply that extra 20% to the card with the highest interest rate.</li>
<li>Once a card is paid off, roll the full amount you were paying on that card to the next highest-interest card — and repeat until you're debt-free.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Final Tip: Don't Close Those Paid-Off Cards</h2>
After you&#8217;ve paid off your credit cards, it may be tempting to close them — but Orman cautions against that. Closing credit cards lowers your available credit limit, which can hurt your FICO score. Instead, Orman urges listeners to consider keeping the accounts open and using them occasionally to maintain a positive credit history.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44889438/survey-unveils-american-misconceptions-about-credit-card-debt-management">Managing debt</a> is about more than making payments — it's about making smart decisions that protect your future. Orman's message is clear: learn the difference between good and bad debt, and take action today.
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'There Is Good Debt And There Is Bad Debt' - Suze Orman Breaks Down Credit Cards, Car Loans, Student Debt, And Mortgages

Decades after Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) walked away from Morris Chang's pitch to co-invest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), the Taiwanese chip giant has skyrocketed past Intel in market value.
What Happened: In a 2014 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEh3ZgbvBrE&amp;ab_channel=StanfordOnline">lecture</a> at Stanford University, Chang, the founder of TSMC, shared the remarkable backstory of how he secured funding for what would become the world's largest dedicated chip foundry.
At the time, Chang was tasked with piecing together financing, with the Taiwanese government promising up to 50% of the initial investment — if Chang could secure the other half from private investors, ideally a major global tech partner.
Chang approached several industry giants, including Intel, Toshiba, Hitachi, and Sony. While Intel initially showed some interest, the conversations ultimately ended in rejection.
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Chang recalled how Intel's then-executive Craig Barrett met with him twice but eventually said no, saying the company wasn't interested.
"The only company that appeared to be genuinely interested was Philips," Chang recounted. While he had hoped for a stronger technology partner, Chang settled for Philips, which invested 28%. With the Taiwanese government's 48% and additional funds from local investors, TSMC was officially launched in 1987.
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Why It's Important: Fast forward to today, and the contrast between TSMC and Intel's fortunes couldn't be starker.
As of May 2025, TSMC boasts a market capitalization of $908.78 billion, ranking as the world's 11th most valuable company, while Intel lags far behind with a market cap of $91.60 billion, sitting at 206th place globally.
TSMC, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/02/43886929/taiwan-semiconductor-options-trading-a-deep-dive-into-market-sentiment">went public as an ADR</a> in the U.S. in 1997, now controls over 60% of the global chip foundry market. It counts powerhouse clients like Apple Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, and Nvidia Corporation, leveraging process technologies and benefiting from the fabless chip model that has reshaped the semiconductor landscape.
Meanwhile, Intel has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42378342/intel-stock-is-where-it-was-27-years-ago-how-the-worlds-leading-chipmaker-lost-the-plot-thrice">struggled to maintain</a> its former dominance. Over the past five years, Intel's stock has fallen more than 64% (whereas TSMC has gained BY 231.17%), losing ground not only in its traditional x86 stronghold but also in emerging areas like smartphone chips and AI, where Nvidia has surged ahead.
At Intel's first-quarter 2025 earnings call, new CEO Lip-Bu Tan admitted, "Clearly, there are no quick fixes," as the company works through a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45000866/intel-stock-has-fallen-nearly-64-in-5-years-now-ceo-lip-bu-tan-says-clearly-there-are-no-quick-fixes-but-investors-should-stay-tuned">multi-year transformation</a> plan aimed at regaining competitiveness in AI, GPUs, and edge computing.
But the bigger story today is how TSMC has far outpaced Intel's market value and global influence.
With TSMC sitting atop the global semiconductor supply chain and Intel working hard to stage a turnaround, the once-dismissed foundry model now stands as a defining force in the future of chips.
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Morris Chang Once Talked About How Intel Turned Down His Vision For TSMC — Fast Forward To Today And The Taiwanese Chipmaker Has Outgrown Intel In Market Value By Hundreds Of Billions

President Donald Trump has expressed a readiness to drastically cut&nbsp;U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports,&nbsp;hinting at a potential 80% tariff as the new rate.
What Happened: President Trump is considering a significant reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods. This move is interpreted as an effort to advance in the ongoing trade war, sparked by Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; announcement.
The existing tariffs have notably influenced Wall Street and have sparked worries about a possible U.S. recession. They have also negatively impacted Trump&#8217;s approval ratings.
Trump,&nbsp;in a <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114477628854583525">post </a>on Truth&nbsp;Social, proposed that an 80% tariff on China seemed fitting. This would substantially lower&nbsp;the import tax on Beijing's&nbsp;goods from the current 145%. &#8220;80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,&#8221; Trump wrote. 
He also alluded&nbsp;to Treasury Department Secretary Scott&nbsp;Bessent&#8217;s role in the decision.
The U.S. and China are&nbsp;set to engage in trade talks&nbsp;in Switzerland this weekend, with&nbsp;Bessent spearheading the discussions. Trump&#8217;s suggested tariff reduction comes as Beijing has been hesitant&nbsp;to negotiate a deal with&nbsp;the U.S., despite the potential harm to its own economy.
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In another <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114477610338144415">post</a> on Friday, Trump said, &#8220;CHINA SHOULD OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA — WOULD BE SO GOOD FOR THEM!!! CLOSED MARKETS DON'T WORK ANYMORE!!!"
Trump&#8217;s economic management has seen approval ratings fall below 50% in most polls, stirring unease among Republicans with the midterm elections just over a year away.
Despite the ongoing trade disputes, the prospect of U.S.-China talks has been received positively by markets, with Germany's DAX, Paris's CAC 40,&nbsp;and the U.K.'s FTSE 100&nbsp;all recording gains.
Why It Matters: The proposed tariff reduction signifies a potential shift in the U.S.-China trade war. The current tariffs have not only impacted Wall Street but also raised concerns about a U.S. recession and affected Trump&#8217;s approval ratings. 
The move could potentially ease these concerns and improve the economic outlook. However, the success of this proposal largely depends on the upcoming trade talks in Switzerland and Beijing&#8217;s willingness to negotiate a deal.
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Trump Proposes Major Cut in China Tariffs, Signaling Shift in Trade War

Function Health, the rapidly growing health-tech startup on a mission to help people live 100 healthy years, announced in a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/function-health-acquires-ezra-introduces-499-full-body-mri-scan-302446016.html">statement</a> on Monday a game-changing acquisition that's already turning heads in Silicon Valley and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44636477/ai-wont-steal-hollywoods-magic-says-mark-cuban-the-best-will-get-even-better-but-ai-cant-replace-that-feel">Hollywood</a> alike.
The Austin-based company, known for offering over 160 advanced lab tests through its membership platform, has officially acquired Ezra, a New York startup offering full-body MRI scans powered by AI, according to<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/05/function-health-mri-ezra.html"> CNBC</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Landmark Deal Backed by Celebrities</h2>
The deal, revealed in the company's statement, signals a major move in the consumer longevity space. According to<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/startup-pockets-53m-personalized-health-testing-backed-celeb-investors-matt-damon-pedro"> Fierce Healthcare</a>, the startup is backed by big-name celebrities including Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43496334/sounds-like-murderville-both-mark-cuban-and-kevin-hart-passed-on-a-startup-that-grew-into-a-giant-leaving-them-regretting-it">Kevin Hart</a>, Jay Shetty, Zac Efron, Blake Griffin, Colin Kaepernick, and investor Ari Emanuel.
Function is now rolling out a 22-minute full-body MRI for just $499, with the company saying in its statement that it&#8217;s a third of the price of Ezra's previous $1,500 scan. Function co-founder and CEO Jonathan Swerdlin told CNBC, "What labs aren't covering, scans can see, and what scans couldn't touch on, labs cover."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech-Powered Scans That Spot Trouble Before You Feel It</h2>
Ezra's scans are designed to catch disease before symptoms ever surface. From cancers to degenerative spine issues, silent strokes to liver disease, the AI-enhanced imaging adds a crucial layer to Function's preventive arsenal. According to Ezra founder Emi Gal, who lost his mother to late-stage cancer and started Ezra to change that reality, the goal has always been to find disease early enough to make a difference, CNBC reports.
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Function is keeping Gal on board to continue leading the MRI division. "Over the past six years my team and I have helped countless people find cancer, many of whom are now cancer-free," Gal said in the startup&#8217;s statement. "We are now scaling this to millions together with Function."
According to<a href="https://radiologybusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/mergers-and-acquisitions/whole-body-mri-firm-ezra-acquired-celebrity-backed-longevity-startup-function-health"> Radiology Business</a>, the scans will be immediately available to Function's nearly 200,000 members at almost 100 partner sites, including Longhorn Imaging, Princeton Radiology, and Rayus. Plans are already in motion to scale that to 1,000 locations nationwide.
Function has also integrated Ezra's proprietary AI stack: Ezra Flash AI for image quality, Ezra AI for interpreting scans, and Ezra Reporter to simplify radiology language. Together, these tools compress scan time from 60 minutes to just 22, and slash the cost to a fraction of what competitors charge, Radiology Business reports.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Future of Health Is Member-Owned, Not Hospital-Defined</h2>
Function Health is built around a single idea: health should be in your hands. Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Mark Hyman calls it the most meaningful venture of his career, a platform rooted in P4 medicine: predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory. The aim is to give people the data they need to act early, rather than waiting for symptoms to become emergencies, according to<a href="https://time.com/7176591/function-health-startup-blood-tests-preventive-medicine/"> Time</a>.
Instead of relying on reactive systems and fragmented care, members gain access to centralized, real-time insights drawn from lab tests, full-body imaging, and AI interpretation. Hyman believes this breaks the old model where people had to ask doctors and insurers for permission to understand their own bodies. As he told Time, &#8220;The only way to do that is to have your own data, and not be limited by what you get at your doctor's.&#8221;
The company is also aggressively scaling. After raising $53 million in a Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz&#8216;s Bio + Health fund, with additional backing from Draft Ventures, G9 Ventures, Wisdom.vc, and 53 Stations, Fierce Healthcare reports, Function is seeking $200 million more to fuel growth, according to CNBC.
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Function Health Acquires Ezra, Launches $499 Full-Body MRI Scan Backed By Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, And Kevin Hart

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<li>Kohl's fired CEO Ashley Buchanan on May for cause</li>
<li>The dismissal came after an investigation uncovered unethical and undisclosed conflicts of interest</li>
<li>Michael Bender will be serving as interim CEO, while the company searches for a new leader</li>
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Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) dismissed its newly installed CEO on May 1, citing "undisclosed conflicts of interest," the company <a href="https://investors.kohls.com/news/news-details/2025/Kohls-Announces-CEO-Transition-Process/default.aspx">said</a>.
Ashley Buchanan had been in the position for just four months before the company discovered&nbsp; allegedly unethical behavior. According to the retailer, an outside investigation found that Buchanan "violated company policies by directing the company to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest." As a result, he was terminated "for cause," a rebuke that carries serious weight in these circles.
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A <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">regulatory filing</a> with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed a few more details about what the company said it discovered. "Mr. Buchanan had directed that the Company conduct business with a vendor founded by an individual with whom Mr. Buchanan has a personal relationship on highly unusual terms favorable to the vendor and that he also caused the Company to enter into a multi-million dollar consulting agreement wherein the same individual was a part of the consulting team," the filing said.&nbsp;
The filing also said Mr. Buchanan did not disclose this relationship as required under the company's code of ethics, which amounted to his dismissal with cause.
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Buchanan joined Kohl's in January. During his short tenure, he was unable to do so, with sales continuing to decline by 4.3%, according to the company's <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">preliminary Q1 earnings report</a> released on April 30. However, Kohl's said that his dismissal was not related to the company's performance.
In a note on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/neilretail_retail-retailnews-kohls-activity-7323727677897457664-yOX7?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABoQOeEBkp9GEG7YuyNwG3VYshXFjSm2NTs">LinkedIn</a>, Neil Saunders, the managing director of GlobalData Retail, wrote that the "disruption and distraction" of Buchanan's firing "is the last thing that Kohl&#8217;s needs as it tries to turn itself around. Kohl&#8217;s needs stability. It currently has chaos."
Chair Michael Bender will serve as interim CEO until a successor is named, according to Kohl&#8217;s.&nbsp;
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On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, a woman phoned in to talk about her boyfriend's approach to finance that raised some red flags: "I've been dating a lovely young man… and his response [to retirement savings] was that 401(k)s are a scam." Hosts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel, as usual, had a lot to say about that.
What Happened: The caller <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y324f44rQuk">shared</a> that while she saves sincerely with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-a-401k">401(k)</a> and Roth IRA, her 32-year-old boyfriend, who immigrated from Albania six years ago, disregards retirement accounts completely. Ramsey responded: "What he&#8217;s saying is&#8230; I'm immature and I don't want to think about the future."
Ramsey went on to acknowledge that fear or cultural experience might be impacting the boyfriend's position. "If he is truly scared of this product… then you can deal with fear," Kamel added. They advised the caller to approach the situation like teaching someone to ride a bike: begin with training wheels, then build confidence step by step.
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Why It Matters: Ramsey did not mince his words, highlighting the long-term relational and financial risks of not having a 401(k). "You&#8217;re going to live with someone who&#8217;s going to do no planning for the future, which guarantees your future sucks."
He <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42988489/im-watching-my-retirement-savings-erode-away-61-year-old-panics-over-his-investments-but-dave-ramsey-tells-him-shut-up-and-invest">shared stories</a> of other callers who had a similar perspective and then ended up with decades of regret. "I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45181755/58-year-old-with-no-retirement-says-his-ex-left-him-broke-and-hes-sick-of-working-dave-ramsey-says-he-can-build-a-500k-nest-egg-in-10-years">meet 57-year-old Americans who have no vision</a>&#8230; and they end up retiring and trying to live on Social Security and griping because <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43086362/retiring-with-zero-money-and-a-nice-paid-for-house-is-not-a-plan-dave-ramsey-tells-59-year-old-with-no-retirement-savings">all the opportunity is gone</a>", he said.
For this woman, the path forward with her boyfriend would be to "honor their questions," said Kamel. "Don't always try to explain them away… get with a third party" like a financial advisor. &nbsp;Ramsey then added: "I love you—don't marry this guy. He ain't worth it," if his mindset does not shift.
Ramsey has previously advocated for a similar approach, highlighting the importance of tackling debt, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/05/45187836/dave-ramsey-blasts-budget-slackers-who-bail-on-401ks-during-market-turmoil-shortterm-temper-tantrums">putting extra cash&nbsp;into a 401(k)&nbsp;</a>and Roth IRA, and investing in broad‑based mutual funds that compound over decades.
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President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
What Happened: Early on Saturday morning, President Trump made a casual announcement about the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. 
&#8220;After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114483405683675564">posted </a>on Truth Social.
The announcement followed a series of escalating military actions between India and Pakistan. Earlier on Saturday, India had launched missiles at Pakistani airbases, which led to retaliation from Pakistan. 
This announcement was made mere hours after the conflict seemed to be intensifying.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed the ceasefire on his social media, commending the governments of India and Pakistan for their &#8220;wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The ceasefire agreement is significant as it comes at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating at an alarming rate. 
The conflict, which had its roots of Pakistan providing a safe haven for terrorists, had led to a series of military actions that threatened to destabilize both the countries. 
The successful mediation by the United States, as announced by President Trump, has brought a temporary halt to the conflict, potentially averting a major crisis. 
The impact of this ceasefire on the long-term relations between the two countries remains to be seen.

Trump Makes India-Pakistan Ceasefire Declaration In Casual Manner: 'Thank You For Your Attention To This Matter!'

Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>): The payment processing and credit card company saw strong interest from Benzinga readers during the week, which comes after the company reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45142357/mastercard-raises-guidance-for-fy25-after-upbeat-q1-results-and-surge-in-global-card-issuance"> first-quarter financial results.</a> Mastercard reported quarterly revenue of $7.25 billion and earnings per share of $3.73. Both figures beat Street estimates, continuing a streak of both figures beating estimates for more than 10 straight quarters. Among the highlights in the quarter was cross-border volume that was up 15% year-over-year. The company announced a partnership with Corpay in the quarter that will further help with cross-border payment solutions. JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45175986/mastercards-cross-border-surge-and-pricing-actions-drive-analyst-optimism"> reiterated an Overweight rating </a>on the stock after earnings. The analyst said the company showed stability despite headwinds.
The stock was up around 2% during the week as seen on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0509">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below with the stock up 25% over the last year.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>): The retailer saw increased interest from readers during the week, which comes with April comparable monthly sales reported and as the company prepares for third-quarter financial results. The company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45298451/jpmorgan-sees-more-upside-for-costco-as-us-sales-e-commerce-outperform">April monthly sales</a> of $21.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year. Comparable store sales were up 5.2% year-over-year in U.S. locations during the month, while overall same store sales increased 4.4% year-over-year. Analysts expect the company to post third-quarter revenue of $63.0 billion, up from $58.5 billion. The company has missed revenue estimates in six of the last 10 quarters. Increased attention to the stock could indicate more optimism for the next report with macro concerns and tariffs leading to an increase in bulk shopping during recent months.
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Vimeo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMEO#NASDAQ">VMEO</a>): The video software company saw increased interest from readers during the week, as shares declined after first-quarter results. The company beat analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share in the quarter. Vimeo has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters and for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters. In the earnings <a href="https://investors.vimeo.com/static-files/a5ef9d3e-4831-4360-90b3-102c2254419b">report</a>, the company highlighted price increases and strength of self-serve bookings. Vimeo Enterprise also was highlighted with revenue up 32% year-over-year. The company also said it was investing for growth and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44647916/vimeo-launches-creator-focused-streaming-platform-with-ai-monetization-tools">highlighted new AI tools</a> and the new Vimeo Streaming product.
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Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>): Alamos Gold reappears on the Stock Whisper Index for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44883576/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-61">second straight month</a> with gold stocks continuing to see strong interest from readers. The company reported first-quarter financial results on April 30 with revenue and earnings per share missing analyst estimates. The company has beaten estimates in these figures in eight and seven of the last 10 quarters respectively. Alamos <a href="https://www.alamosgold.com/news-and-events/default.aspx#news--widget">produced </a>125,000 ounces of gold in the quarter, which was at the low end of company guidance. The company said it continues to work towards stronger production with an aim of a run rate of one million ounces per year in the coming years.
"Nearly all of this growth is in Canada, it's all lower cost, and it's all fully funded providing one of the strongest outlooks in our sector," Alamos Gold CEO John McCluskey said after the quarterly results when talking of future growth.
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<li>President Donald Trump proposed a 100% tariff on foreign films on Monday</li>
<li>The announcement, which was made on TruthSocial, came after a meeting with "special ambassador" to Hollywood Jon Voight</li>
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President Donald Trump on Monday announced his intention to introduce a 100% tariff on foreign films.
"The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!," the Truth Social post <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114452117143235155">said</a>.&nbsp;
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Trump has not detailed how that tariff would be imposed. According to the <a href="https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/stories/ip_and_film.html">World Intellectual Property Organization</a>, movies are intellectual property, not goods. It's unclear whether they could be subject to the types of levies he's imposed on other material items. However, the U.S. Trade Representative has <a href="https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/services-investment/services">established guidelines</a> for non-tariff trade barriers on some services that could be applied in this instance.
In recent years, many foreign locales have offered large tax breaks for studios to shoot movies and TV series outside Hollywood. A survey from <a href="https://prodpro.com/blog/2025-tv-film-outlook-report/">ProdPro</a> found that the top five preferred production locations by studio executives in 2025 through 2026 were all outside the U.S. In response, California's Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed <a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/27/governor-newsom-proposes-historic-expansion-of-film-tv-tax-credit-program/">a massive tax credit</a> in October that would bring film production back to Hollywood.&nbsp;
However, some veteran studio executives and producers told <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-media-stocks-fall-trump-threatens-100-tariff-foreign-made-films-2025-05-05/">Reuters</a> they had concerns about the proposed plan.&nbsp;
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Producer Todd Garner raised questions about whether the tariffs would stifle creativity or lower production quality. "How would you make &#8216;Saving Private Ryan&#8217; in the U.S.? In Shreveport? Or a globe-trotting &#8216;Mission: Impossible?,'&#8221; he said.&nbsp;
Others see the plan in a different, more positive light. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the executive director of the SAG-AFTRA actors' union told Reuters, "We look forward to learning more about the specifics of the plan announced by the president and to advancing a dialogue to achieve our common goals."
Trump's decision to impose tariffs on foreign films came after a meeting on Monday with actor Jon Voight, one of the president's "special ambassadors" appointed to address Hollywood issues. Voight later <a href="https://x.com/Variety/status/1919566653983019227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1919566653983019227%7Ctwgr%5Ead448539d7b1aaa469b6cd40e8347c626b1b7cac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2025%2Fbiz%2Fnews%2Fjon-voight-steven-paul-trump-plan-hollywood-1236387372%2F">posted a video</a> about the meeting. Sitting in front of a U.S. flag, he said that he'd met with entertainment leaders who helped him come up with a set of tax provisions aimed at helping "movie and television production and our beloved theaters that are so important to the American family experience."
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets experienced a notable upswing this week, driven by President Donald Trump's announcement of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. The deal includes reductions in tariffs on UK automobiles, steel, and aluminum, and grants the UK access to the U.S. beef market. This development spurred optimism for potential future trade agreements and contributed to a rally in equities, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains. Additionally, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surpassed the $100,000 mark, reflecting increased investor confidence and a shift toward riskier assets.
Despite the positive market response, concerns about the broader economic outlook persist. The Federal Reserve opted to maintain current interest rates, citing uncertainties related to the new tariff policies and their potential impact on inflation and employment. Analysts warn of the risk of stagflation — a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation—especially as the effects of the tariffs become more pronounced.
Looking ahead, high-level trade discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials are scheduled, aiming to address ongoing tensions and possibly adjust existing tariffs. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, as outcomes could significantly influence market dynamics and economic forecasts in the coming months.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45259042/ibm-thinks-big-ai-delivers-bigger-why-bulls-are-charging-toward-300">"IBM Thinks Big, AI Delivers Bigger – Why Bulls Are Charging Toward $300"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) shares have climbed 48% over the past year and 13% year-to-date, driven by strong technical indicators and a bullish AI strategy, prompting Wedbush analyst Dan Ives to reiterate an Outperform rating with a $300 price target.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45295534/novavax-reports-q1-profit-as-revenue-surges-to-over-600-million-and-lower-costs-raises-2025-forecasts">"Novavax reports Q1 profit as revenue surges to over $600 million and lower costs, raises 2025 forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) posted a Q1 profit of $2.93 per share on $667 million in revenue — driven by $603 million from terminated advance purchase agreements — while raising its 2025 revenue forecast to $975 million-$1.025 billion and noting ongoing discussions with the FDA for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45297555/hims-hers-stocks-100-surge-is-squeezing-shorts-and-it-might-just-be-getting-started">"Hims &amp; Hers stock's 100% surge is squeezing shorts—and it might just be getting started"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares have doubled over the past month, fueled by strong Q1 earnings, a partnership with Novo Nordisk to offer Wegovy, and a high short interest of 33% of float, suggesting a classic short squeeze may be underway.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268429/arm-holdings-stock-plunges-after-q4-results-heres-why">"Arm Holdings Stock Plunges After Q4 Results: Here's Why"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) shares fell nearly 9% after the company beat Q4 expectations with $1.24 billion in revenue and $0.55 EPS but issued weaker-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2026, citing uncertainty in licensing deals and global trade tensions.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45272331/super-micro-slides-as-ai-server-delays-nvidia-supply-limits-weigh-on-analyst-ratings">"Super Micro slides as AI server delays, Nvidia supply limits weigh on analyst ratings"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, reports that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares fell 5% after the company missed Q3 revenue and EPS expectations and issued a cautious Q4 outlook, attributing delays to customers awaiting NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell GPUs and facing supply constraints, leading analysts to lower forecasts amid concerns over AI server demand and margin pressures.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45261806/sarepta-therapeutics-stock-sinks-on-gloomy-forecast-analysts-cut-price-forecasts">"Sarepta Therapeutics stock sinks on gloomy forecast, analysts cut price forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) shares fell after the company posted a deeper-than-expected Q1 loss and cut its 2025 forecast due to Elevidys rollout delays, despite beating revenue estimates.
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The week was a whirlwind for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a series of major announcements and controversies. From Steve Jobs&#8216; resurfaced interview about the importance of hiring top-notch software engineers, to changes in iPhone release strategy, and a privacy lawsuit settlement, the tech giant was in the headlines throughout the week. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.
Steve Jobs on the Importance of Hiring A-Players
In a 1995 interview that recently resurfaced, the late Jobs, then chief of NeXT Computer, emphasized the significance of hiring only the best software engineers. Jobs stated that the difference between good and great software engineers is a staggering 50-to-1. He admitted that letting go of non-performers was a painful but necessary process. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45190886/steve-jobs-warned-the-difference-between-good-and-great-software-engineers-is-50to1-admitted-firi">Read the full article here.</a>
Major Overhaul in iPhone Launch Strategy
Apple is reportedly planning a significant shift in its iPhone release strategy starting with the iPhone 18 series in 2026. According to unnamed supply chain sources, high-end models like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be released in the fall, followed by more affordable models in the spring of 2027. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45187563/apple-plans-major-iphone-launch-overhaul-with-biannual-release-schedule-starting-2026-report">Read the full article here.</a>
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Apple&#8217;s $95 Million Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
Apple users who believe Siri may have secretly recorded private conversations now have a chance to get compensated. Eligible consumers have started receiving emails titled &#8220;Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement,&#8221; informing them that they may be entitled to part of the settlement. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45188438/think-siri-spied-on-you-iphone-users-are-being-invited-to-claim-share-of-apples-95-million-privacy-lawsuit-settlement">Read the full article here.</a>
Apple&#8217;s Work Culture vs Google&#8217;s Perks
Tony Fadell, the inventor of the iPod, compared Apple&#8217;s hard-edged work culture with Google&#8217;s plush perks. He stated that at Apple, you couldn&#8217;t hide, and everyone was critical, whereas Google&#8217;s perks could smother urgency and innovation. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45276193/ipod-creator-tony-fadell-says-apples-hard-edged-ethic-beats-googles-20-time-culture-you-could-hide-everyone-was-critical">Read the full article here.</a>
Warren Buffett Praises Tim Cook&#8217;s Leadership
Warren Buffett, during the final Berkshire Hathaway Inc. annual shareholders meeting with him at the helm, publicly acknowledged Apple CEO Tim Cook for his significant role in shaping Berkshire&#8217;s financial performance in recent years. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45187521/buffett-tips-his-hat-to-tim-cooks-leadership-at-apple-he-has-made-berkshire-a-lot-more-money-than-ive-ever-made">Read the full article here.</a>
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JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon has emerged as a critical voice on President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies, acknowledging legitimate concerns while cautioning against excessive measures that could isolate the U.S. economy.
What Happened: &#8220;I thought it was too large, too big and too aggressive when it started,&#8221; Dimon <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG0pOnTWJEY">told</a> Fox in an interview released Thursday, describing Trump&#8217;s initial tariff approach as part of a &#8220;master plan to get people to the table.&#8221;
Despite these reservations, the Wall Street veteran defended the administration&#8217;s fundamental goal. &#8220;It&#8217;s ok to say if it&#8217;s unfair [and] we want to fix it,&#8221; Dimon stated, suggesting the White House is justified in addressing perceived trade imbalances.
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Why It Matters: Dimon&#8217;s comments come amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45333895/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-trump-tariffs-are-terrifying-says-government-is-picking-winners-and-losers-amid-soaring-trade-deficit">escalating market concerns about tariff impacts</a>. Citadel founder Ken Griffin recently warned that the policies had &#8220;unleashed an era of crony capitalism,&#8221; while JPM itself raised recession odds to 60% from 40%, citing supply-chain disruptions. Major ports report Chinese shipments have &#8220;essentially ceased.&#8221;
The banking executive, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44968496/theyre-probably-going-to-live-to-120-jpmorgans-jamie-dimon-says-gen-z-should-stop-worrying-and-start-building-a-better-future">who earned $39 million in 2024</a>, has maintained that tariffs would likely prove only &#8220;modestly inflationary&#8221; with potential to deliver &#8220;good stuff&#8221; for the economy. 
Regarding the recent U.K.-U.S. trade agreement, Dimon welcomed progress while noting it represents just a preliminary step. &#8220;Any progress is good,&#8221; he said, also expressing satisfaction with improving relations with China, Japan and Taiwan.
When asked what advice he would offer Trump, Dimon recommended: &#8220;Keep doing what you&#8217;re doing now&#8221; on border security, while encouraging focus on immigration reform, pro-growth policies, deregulation and tax reform. On tariffs, he advised: &#8220;Just make progress now, country by country, tariff by tariff.&#8221;
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) remains a stock to hold for the long term despite recent market volatility, with the potential to reach a $1 trillion valuation, according to Will McGough, Director of Investments at Prime Capital Financial.
What Happened: McGough maintains his buy recommendation on the artificial intelligence software company even after its shares have surged 55% this year, pushing its market cap to $281 billion, now exceeding Salesforce, which generates 10 times more revenue, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/09/palantir-may-grow-to-a-trillion-dollar-market-value-investor-says.html">reported</a> CNBC.
&#8220;I think you own for the ride to a trillion-dollar market cap knowing it&#8217;s going to be extremely volatile,&#8221; McGough said. 
The bullish outlook aligns with Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, who recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45216263/pltr-stock-falls-9-19-in-premarket-trading-but-this-analyst-remains-bullish-predicts-1-trillion-valuation-in-3-years">raised his price target</a> from $120 to $140 while calling Palantir &#8220;the Messi of AI&#8221; and &#8220;a core name in the AI Revolution.&#8221; Ives similarly projected a trillion-dollar valuation within three years, citing the company&#8217;s success with its AIP product and multi-million dollar deals pipeline.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45333895/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-trump-tariffs-are-terrifying-says-government-is-picking-winners-and-losers-amid-soaring-trade-deficit">GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Warns Trump Tariffs Are &#8216;Terrifying,&#8217; Says Government Is Picking &#8216;Winners And Losers&#8217; Amid Soaring Trade Deficit</a>
Why It Matters: Palantir&#8217;s lofty valuation metrics remain controversial, trading at 520 times trailing earnings, almost 200 times forward earnings and 90 times revenue. The disparity has created a stark divide between institutional skeptics and retail investors who have driven the stock up over 400% in the past year.
The data analytics firm reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/05/45229767/pltr-focused-etfs-down-whats-really-behind-palantirs-plunge-the-numbers-dont-tell-the-full-story">impressive first-quarter results</a>, with revenue beating expectations at $883.86 million, up 39% year-over-year. U.S. commercial revenue specifically surged 71%, while CEO Alex Karp described a &#8220;tectonic shift&#8221; in software adoption.
Price Action: Palantir closed at $117.30 on Friday, down 1.55% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped another 0.49% to $116.72. Year to date, Palantir shares have surged 56%.
Palantir Technologies shows strong growth and momentum, but ranks low on valuation metrics, according to Benzinga Stock Edge Rankings. PLTR shares exhibit a positive price trend across both short- and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Check the detailed report here</a>.
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PLTR Stock Remains Long-Term Buy Despite Sky-High Valuation, Says Prime Capital's McGough—Joins Dan Ives In Predicting $1 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Surge

Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) CEO David Risher&#8216;s leadership strategy, shaped by his decade working under tech titans Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has propelled the ride-sharing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45309828/gary-black-says-lyft-is-worthy-of-increased-investment-following-q1-earnings-call">company to record performance in 2024</a>.
What Happened: Risher, who joined Lyft as CEO in 2023, credits a specific lesson from Gates that&#8217;s proven transformative: focus more on weaknesses than strengths.
&#8220;From Microsoft, I learned how to compete&#8230; From Amazon, I learned how to obsess over customers,&#8221; Risher wrote in his 2023 letter to employees. This approach has yielded impressive results, with Lyft posting record-high annual ride numbers last year.
In a March 2024 interview <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/lessons-learned-lyft-ceo-draws-industry-titans-jeff-bezos-bill-gates">with</a> Fox Business, Risher described a &#8220;revealing&#8221; moment watching Gates at a 1990s executive conference. When asked about Microsoft Excel&#8217;s future, Gates responded: &#8220;I don&#8217;t spend any of my time thinking about Excel because I know that right now we&#8217;ve got around 60% market share, and I know that&#8217;s going to go to 80 or 90&#8230; I don&#8217;t have to worry about that.&#8221;
This insight showed Risher that Gates created more value by focusing on areas needing improvement rather than successful products.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45333895/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-trump-tariffs-are-terrifying-says-government-is-picking-winners-and-losers-amid-soaring-trade-deficit">GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Warns Trump Tariffs Are &#8216;Terrifying,&#8217; Says Government Is Picking &#8216;Winners And Losers&#8217; Amid Soaring Trade Deficit</a>
Why It Matters: At Lyft, Risher has applied this philosophy by personally identifying weaknesses in the company&#8217;s business model. &#8220;Every six weeks or so, I open my Lyft Driver app and hit the road,&#8221; he wrote in an April shareholder letter, noting this hands-on approach helps him understand driver experiences and customer frustrations.
Following rider complaints about surge pricing, Risher directed his team to increase driver supply and develop a feature allowing riders to lock in prices during frequent commute periods.
&#8220;By the end of 2024, we could see that these were the right investments when drivers chose us at record rates,&#8221; Risher wrote, attributing the company&#8217;s success to addressing shortcomings.
The strategy appears to be working. Lyft recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45309828/gary-black-says-lyft-is-worthy-of-increased-investment-following-q1-earnings-call">reported first-quarter of 2025 earnings</a> of 1 cent per share versus an expected 1-cent loss, with rides growing 16% year-over-year to 218.4 million. The company&#8217;s board also authorized an increased share repurchase program totaling $750 million.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve never met a great leader who isn&#8217;t curious about the details,&#8221; Risher noted, emphasizing that successful leadership requires diving into troubled areas rather than avoiding them.
Price Action: Lyft stock closed at $16.65 on Friday, up 28.08% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock inched up another 0.30% to $16.70. Year to date, Lyft shares have gained 21.98%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Lyft CEO Says He Learnt 'How To Compete' From Bill Gates And 'How To Obsess Over Customers' From Jeff Bezos —Now His Focus On Weaknesses Over Strengths Drives Record Rides, Earnings Beat, And 28% Stock Surge In Single Session

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has reportedly instructed workers on Model Y and Cybertruck production lines at its Austin factory to stay home during Memorial Day week, marking an unusually extended break as the automaker grapples with declining deliveries.
What Happened: Workers, who are paid hourly, were notified earlier this week that they could either use paid time off or report for cleaning and training duties, but wouldn&#8217;t work on production lines. Employees indicated production schedules have been increasingly inconsistent since February, with many sent home early multiple times, three employees <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-model-y-cybertruck-workers-stay-home-memorial-day-2025-5">told</a> Business Insider.
The production pause follows Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44607859/teslas-deliveries-slide-in-q1-amid-production-setbacks-political-backlash">first-quarter delivery decline</a> of 13% year-over-year and comes amid mounting inventory concerns. The company produced nearly 26,000 more vehicles than it delivered in the first quarter, despite already reducing production by approximately 100,000 units compared to the previous quarter.
Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45333895/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-trump-tariffs-are-terrifying-says-government-is-picking-winners-and-losers-amid-soaring-trade-deficit">GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Warns Trump Tariffs Are &#8216;Terrifying,&#8217; Says Government Is Picking &#8216;Winners And Losers&#8217; Amid Soaring Trade Deficit</a>
Why It Matters: &#8220;If the ship of America goes down, Tesla will go with it,&#8221; CEO Elon Musk warned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45332420/if-the-ship-of-america-goes-down-tesla-will-go-with-it-elon-musk-says-hes-refocusing-on-tesla-after-71-profit-drop">during an April earnings call</a> after the company reported a 71% plunge in net income to $409 million. Tesla&#8217;s core automotive revenue tumbled 20% to $14 billion.
Cybertruck has faced particular challenges, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45216453/tesla-has-over-10000-units-of-unsold-cybertrucks-in-its-us-inventory-amid-poor-sales-report">reports suggesting over 10,000 units remain unsold</a>. The company has delivered fewer than 50,000 Cybertrucks as of March, according to a voluntary recall notice.
The company has introduced discounts on the refreshed Model Y launched in January and released a cheaper variant this week as it attempts to stimulate demand.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock closed at $298.26 on Friday, up 4.72% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose slightly to $299.29, gaining an additional 0.35%. Year to date, Tesla shares are down 21.36%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Citadel founder Ken Griffin is sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies, warning they have &#8220;unleashed an era of crony capitalism&#8221; where the government picks &#8220;winners and losers&#8221; in the economy.
What Happened: &#8220;Tariffs open the doors to crony capitalism,&#8221; Griffin <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/08/griffin-trump-tariffs-milken-wall-street-00335374">told</a> Politico at the Milken Institute&#8217;s Global Conference. &#8220;I thought that would play out over the course of years. It&#8217;s terrifying to watch this play out over the course of weeks.&#8221;
The hedge fund billionaire&#8217;s criticism reflects growing concerns among Wall Street executives that the escalating trade war could derail economic growth despite the administration&#8217;s promises of prosperity. His comments come as the U.S. grapples with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45317301/5-treasury-yields-could-force-trump-to-slash-tariffs-in-q2-says-bofas-hartnett">record $140 billion trade deficit in March</a>.
Griffin, a longtime GOP megadonor, expressed particular concern about the administration&#8217;s selective exemptions for certain industries. The dollar&#8217;s recent decline, he noted, will soon weaken American consumer purchasing power.
&#8220;Whether it&#8217;s a flat-screen TV or a new laptop, your dollar is just not going to go as far,&#8221; Griffin said. &#8220;This starts unfolding in the next couple weeks.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45330282/fed-stays-put-trump-touts-uk-trade-deal-bitcoin-booms-past-100k-stagflation-fears-rise-this-week-in-markets">Fed Stays Put, Trump Touts UK Trade Deal, Bitcoin Booms Past $100K, Stagflation Fears Rise: This Week In Markets</a>
Why It Matters: Bank of America&#8216;s chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett predicts tariffs may be reduced this quarter, warning that Treasury yields above 5% could jeopardize the deficit-financed growth strategy. JPMorgan Chase recently raised its recession odds to 60% from 40%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45317301/5-treasury-yields-could-force-trump-to-slash-tariffs-in-q2-says-bofas-hartnett">citing supply-chain disruptions</a>.
The impact is already being felt across sectors. Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley announced tariffs could cost the automaker $1.5 billion, forcing the company to withdraw its earnings guidance. Major ports report Chinese shipments have &#8220;essentially ceased,&#8221; with retailers facing five to seven weeks of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45217767/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-trumps-tariffs-could-cost-ford-1-5-billion-pulls-its-earnings-guidance">inventory before shortages emerge</a>.
Despite these concerns, some Trump allies remain optimistic. Former presidential adviser Gary Cohn told Milken Conference attendees, &#8220;We&#8217;ve lived through depressions. We&#8217;ve lived through recessions&#8230; Every time, when we thought it was really bad, it got a lot better.&#8221;
For Griffin, who has previously criticized Trump, the risk is clear: &#8220;We all want to see the president succeed&#8230; There&#8217;s that fine line between constructive criticism and just being toxic.&#8221;
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GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Warns Trump Tariffs Are 'Terrifying,' Says Government Is Picking 'Winners And Losers' Amid Soaring Trade Deficit

Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe identified a potentially significant market signal Friday, noting that altcoins could be poised for a dramatic recovery against Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: &#8220;The bull market is the biggest reward of 4 years suffering. Within a window of a few months, your Altcoins can erase all the losses,&#8221; van de Poppe wrote on X. &#8220;The Altcoin market capitalization against Bitcoin is still massively bullish. The longest bullish divergence in history.&#8221;
The analyst&#8217;s comments come as Bitcoin trades near $103,023, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.04 trillion. 
Meanwhile, the CMC Altcoin Season Index currently sits at 39/100, firmly in &#8220;Bitcoin Season&#8221; territory, which indicates Bitcoin has outperformed most alternative cryptocurrencies over the past 90 days, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The bull market is the biggest reward of 4 years suffering. Within a window of a few months, your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> can erase all the losses.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920963425586249940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920921463147594177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Van de Poppe emphasized that timing and positioning will be crucial for investors. &#8220;All I&#8217;ve learned from previous cycles is that if the markets start a rotation, it&#8217;s going to be a fast move on those Altcoins and you&#8217;ll be questioning yourself whether it&#8217;s a real or a fake move. That&#8217;s why I fancy being positioned early.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">All I&#39;ve learned from previous cycles is that IF the markets start a rotation, it&#39;s going to be a fast move on those <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> and you&#39;ll be questioning yourself whether it&#39;s a real or a fake move. That&#39;s why I fancy being positioned early.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920894034387890472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The CMC Altcoin Season Index, which tracks the performance of the top 100 altcoins relative to Bitcoin, currently shows divergent performance across the altcoin market. 
While some tokens like Four (FORM) have posted gains exceeding 480% over 90 days, many large-cap altcoins, including Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), have underperformed Bitcoin during this period.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">새로이 등장한 블록</h2>
치과용품 제조업체인 패터슨 컴퍼니즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDCO#NASDAQ">PDCO</a>)가 주주 가치를 높이기 위해 매각 또는 합병을 포함한 전략적 옵션을 모색 중이라고 목요일 발표했다. 이 회사는 거래 과정을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42342667/dental-supplies-patterson-companies-evaluates-strategic-alternatives-after-mixed-q2-earnings-amid-challenging-end-market-environment">2분기 재무 보고서</a>의 일환으로 공개했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 업데이트</h2>
이지호텔(EasyHotel)이 매각될 준비를 하고 있다. 런던 및 지역 부동산(London &amp; Regional Properties)이라는 억만장자 지원 업체가 트리스탄 캐피털 파트너스(Tristan Capital Partners)가 관리하는 펀드와 경합을 벌이고 있다. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-27/billionaire-brothers-private-equity-chase-deal-for-easyhotel">블룸버그</a>에 따르면, 경매 과정은 마지막 단계에 있다.
유비소프트 엔터테인먼트 SA(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSFF#OTC">UBSFF</a>)가 텐센트 홀딩스 ADR(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)과 <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%9C%A0%EB%B9%84%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-%ED%85%90%EC%84%BC%ED%8A%B8-%EC%9D%B8%EC%88%98-%EB%B3%B4%EB%8F%84-%ED%9B%84-16-%EA%B8%89%EB%93%B1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">잠재적 인수합의</a>를 논의 중이다. 로이터에 따르면, 이번 거래는 유비소프트의 창립자인 기예모(Guillemot) 가문이 회사를 비공개로 전환할 경우에도 통제권을 유지할 수 있도록 할 것이다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40801168/ubisoft-is-mismanaged-shareholders-are-hostages-investor-demands-video-game-company-go-private-aft">우여곡절이 많았던 한 해</a>를 보낸 유비소프트에 따른 발전으로, 이는 인력 감축, 실망스러운 매출, 여러 스튜디오 폐쇄로 이어졌다. 이 인수 논의 소식이 전해진 후, 유비소프트의 주가는 14% 급등했다.
라이트스피드 커머스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSPD#NYSE">LSPD</a>)가 구조 조정을 하고 있다. 이번 구조 조정 비용의 대부분은 2025 회계연도 3분기에 발생할 것이다. &#8220;우리 사업의 복잡성을 줄이는 데 중점을 두고 있다&#8221;고 라이트스피드의 창립자이자 CEO인 댁스 다실바(Dax Dasilva)가 <a href="https://investors.lightspeedhq.com/English/newsroom/news-details/2024/Lightspeed-Commerce-Announces-Strategic-Reorganization-Continues-to-Optimize-for-Profitable-Growth/default.aspx">말했다</a>. 한 분석가는 페이먼츠 다이브(<a href="https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/lightspeed-strategic-reorganization-employee-impact/734300/">Payments Dive</a>)에 라이트스피드를 매각하기 위한 준비라고 언급했습니다. JP모건과 RBC가 이 과정을 자문하고 있다고 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-07/lightspeed-looks-for-efficiencies-as-strategic-review-continues">블룸버그</a>가 보도했다.
더 보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/12/42376708/nasa-mission-to-land-humans-on-moon-delayed-artemis-3-now-slated-for-mid-2027">NASA의 인간 달 착륙 미션 연기 &#8211; 아르테미스 3는 이제 2027년 중반으로 예정</a>
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노바백스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>)가 노보 노디스크 A/S(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>)에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42308359/novavax-announces-sale-of-czech-republic-manufacturing-site-to-novo-nordisk-for-200-million" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2억 달러에</a> 체코 보후밀 제조 시설을 매각하기로 합의했다. 이 거래에는 150,000평방피트의 공장 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42323263/wegovy-maker-novo-nordisk-to-buy-novavaxs-czech-republic-manufacturing-facility-for-200-million">과 기존 인력의 이전</a>이 포함된다.
슈나이더 내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDR#NYSE">SNDR</a>)이 코완 시스템즈(Cowan Systems, LLC)와 그 계열사들을 약 3억 9천만 달러 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42167845/schneiders-dedicated-momentum-continues-to-build-with-latest-acquisition-of-cowan-systems-llc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">현금으로 인수하기로 합의했다</a>고 발표했다. 이 거래에는 관련 부동산의 별도 매입도 포함되어 있으며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/mid-cap/24/11/42170700/schneider-expands-its-fleet-390-million-cowan-systems-deal-supercharges-dedicated-services">3천 1백만 달러</a>에 이루어진다.
리뉴위(Renewi), 런던에 상장된 폐기물 관리 회사가 맥쿼리 에셋 매니지먼트로부터 7억 9십만 파운드(8억 8,880만 달러)로 평가되는 인수 <a href="https://www.macquarie.com/assets/macq/about/company/macquarie-asset-management/project-earth/joint-statement-regarding-a-final-possible-cash-offer-for-renewi-by-macquarie.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">제안</a>을 받았다고 공식 발표했다. 리뉴위는 부채를 줄이고 네덜란드, 벨기에, 프랑스 및 포르투갈의 핵심 재활용 사업에 집중하기 위해 특정 자산(즉, 영국 지방 부문) 매각을 검토하고 있었다.
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이지스(Eegee&#8217;s), 1971년 투손에서 설립된 인기 드라이브 스루 레스토랑 체인이 챕터 11 파산을 신청하고 투손의 네 곳과 피닉스의 한 곳, 총 다섯 개의 매장을 폐쇄했다. 도전에도 불구하고 이지스는 투손과 피닉스에 20개 이상의 매장을 계속 운영하고 있다. 현지 언론 <a href="https://www.kold.com/2024/12/06/eegees-closes-five-restaurants-files-bankruptcy/">보도에 따르면</a> 회사는 상당한 부채를 안고 있으며, 시스코(Sysco)에 120만 달러 이상, 기타 공급업체에 수십만 달러를 빚지고 있어 총 부채가 1천만 달러에서 5천만 달러 사이이다. CEO 크리스 웨스트콧(Chris Westcott)는 재구성의 이유로 여러 압박을 언급했지만, 현지 주민들은 2018년부터 이지스의 소유주인 39 노스 캐피털을 비난했다.
트럭 운송 회사인 Kal Freight가 수익성이 좋지 않은 수직적 통합 비즈니스로의 전환 시도와 코로나19 팬데믹 정점기 추가 차량 투자에 대한 의문으로 재정 상태가 악화되어 파산 보호를 신청했다. 이 회사는 또한 압류 조치를 포함한 소송에 직면해 있다고 <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucker-kal-freight-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-06194094">월스트리트 저널</a>가 목요일 미국 파산 법원에 제출한 서류를 인용해 보도했다.
프로마 그룹(Proma Group)가 독일의 레카로 오토모티브 GmbH를 <a href="https://www.promagroup.com/archive/news/68" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인수함</a>으로써 회사를 파산에서 탈출시키고 2025년 1월부터 유럽 전역에서 운영을 재개할 수 있게 되었다. 레카로의 애프터마켓 시트는 1월에 다시 시장에 출시될 예정이며, OEM 생산은 프로마가 본사인 이탈리아로 이전된다. 레카로의 영업 및 기술 부서의 몇몇 직원은 원활한 전환 및 고객 지원을 보장하기 위해 슈투트가르트 지역에 남아 있다. 레카로의 북미 및 일본 운영은 영향을 받지 않는다. 프로마 그룹의 CEO인 루카 피노(Luca Pino)는 이 파트너십을 독일 산업 및 이탈리아 제조 우수성의 조합으로 칭찬했다.
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베인 앤 컴퍼니가 이번 주 M&amp;A 통신 트렌드를 잘 정리했다. 우리가 배운 것은 다음과 같다:
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<li>2023년 1~3분기 전 세계 거래 가치가 약 240억 달러에서 2024년 같은 기간 900억 달러로 &#8220;급증&#8221;했다고 이 회사가 지적했다. 미주 지역이 전 세계 총액의 63%를 차지했다.</li>
<li>재무 투자자들이 타워와 고정 자산을 인수하고 있다. 이 추세는 디지털 인프라의 비즈니스 기본 요소에 대한 신뢰를 강조하지만, 역풍이 있다.</li>
<li>프론티어 커뮤니케이션즈 패런트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FYBR#NASDAQ">FYBR</a>)와 버라이즌 커뮤니케이션스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) 간의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40727235/verizon-to-acquire-frontier-in-20b-deal-reaffirms-fy24-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">203억 달러 규모의 거래</a>가 지금까지 올해의 최대 거래이다.</li>
<li>규모 거래가 올해까지 전 세계 거래 가치의 거의 절반을 차지했으며, 인프라 매각이 2024년 1~9월 거래 가치의 22%를 차지했다(지난 5년간 모든 거래 가치의 36%); 이동통신 및 고정 매각이 약 20%를 차지했다. 전체 보고서를 보려면 <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/telecom-m-and-a-here-are-the-latest-deal-trends-worldwide-interactive/">여기를 클릭하십시오</a>.
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아리 엠마누엘(Ari Emanuel)의 스포츠 및 엔터테인먼트 대기업인 엔데버 그룹 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDR#NYSE">EDR</a>)는 마이애미 오픈 및 마드리드 오픈 테니스 토너먼트를 포함한 IMG 테니스 자산 매각 가능성을 검토하고 있다. IMG의 다른 자산 대부분은 UFC(얼티밋 파이팅 챔피언십) 및 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/wwe">WWE</a>(월드 레슬링 엔터테인먼트)의 모회사인 TKO 그룹 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>)와의 목요일에 발표된 거래에 포함되었다.
근현대 작품을 선보이는 큐레이팅 이벤트인 프리즈 아트페어(Frieze Art Fair)도 판매된다. 엔데버는 2016년 4월에 다수의 지분을 인수했습니다. 레인 그룹(Raine Group)이 엔데버에 자문을 제공하고 있다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41549838/uk-launches-antitrust-review-of-synopsys-34-billion-ansys-deal-over-growing-concerns">영국, 증가하는 우려 속에 시높시스의 340억 달러 앤시스 거래에 대한 반독점 검토 시작</a>
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1년 전 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/09/34455843/wwe-and-ufc-merge-on-tuesday-heres-what-you-need-to-know">WWE와 UFC의 합병</a>으로 탄생한 TKO는 텍사스 포트워스에 본사를 둔 프로페셔널 불 라이더스(Professional Bull Riders)와 라이브 이벤트 비즈니스 온 로케이션(On Location)이 포함된 전체 지분 거래로 32억 5천만 달러 규모의 엔데버로부터 스포츠 마케팅 대행사 IMG를 인수했다. 이 매각은 2025년 상반기에 완료될 것으로 예상된다. 엔데버는 TKO의 약 59%를 소유하게 된다. 별도로, TKO의 이사회는 최대 20억 달러의 A 클래스 보통주 매입 프로그램을 승인했다.
PPG(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>)가 미국과 캐나다에서의 건축용 코팅 사업을 5억 5천만 달러에 사모펀드 아메리칸 인더스트리얼 파트너스(American Industrial Partners)에 매각하기로 합의했다. 이는 2월에 처음 발표된 매각 절차를 종료한다. 이 거래는 2024년 말 또는 2025년 초에 완료될 것으로 예상된다. 골드만삭스가 PPG의 매각을 자문했으며, 법무법인 호건 로벨스(Hogan Lovells U.S.)가 법률 문제를 처리했다.
지프(Jif) 피넛버터 제조사인 J.M. 스머커(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJM#NYSE">SJM</a>)가 보트먼(Voortman)이라는 쿠키 브랜드를 스낵 회사인 세컨드 네임 브랜즈(Second Name Brands)에 3억 5천만 달러에 매각했다. 로이터는 7월에 이 경매에 대해 처음 보도했다. J.M. 스머커는 또한 폴저스(Folgers) 커피, 호스티스(Hostess) 구운 스낵, 미유 믹스(Meow Mix) 및 키블스 앤 비츠(Kibbles &#8216;n Bits)와 같은 다양한 애완 동물 사료를 소유하고 있다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">더 블록의 업데이트</h2>
바이오텍 회사인 프로페이즈 랩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>)가 싱크에퀴티(ThinkEquity)를 <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/prophase-labs-announces-positive-updates-strategic-initiatives-company-anticipates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">고용</a>하여 PMI의 매각을 자문하도록 했다. 현재까지 70명 이상의 잠재적 인수자가 고려되고 있다. 이 거래는 2025년에 완료될 것으로 예상된다.
노스캐롤라이나 더럼에 본사를 둔 울프스피드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>)가 독일 반도체 공장 건설 계획을 <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/b31d96e7-9c1c-44d9-b358-ebe8ce7842c1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보류</a>했다. 이 개발은 행동주의 투자 회사인 자나 파트너스(Jana Partners)가 울프스피드 이사회에 회사 전체 매각을 탐색할 것을 촉구한 지 약 두 달 후에 발생했다.
버라이즌 커뮤니케이션즈(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NASDAQ">VZ</a>)가 프론티어 커뮤니케이션즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FYBR#NASDAQ">FYBR</a>)를 주당 38.50달러에 인수하겠다고 제안했다. 프론티어 이사회는 매각을 고려하고 있었으며, 주주들에게 거래에 찬성하도록 투표할 것을 권장했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h2>
영국 TV 출연자 앤트 안스테드(Ant Anstead)가 소유한 고급 자동차 제조업체인 래드포드 모터스(Radford Motors)는 챕터 11  파산 <a href="https://people.com/ant-anstead-supercar-company-radford-motors-files-for-bankruptcy-8733015">신청</a>을 제출했다. 피플 매거진(People Magazine)이 이 소식을 처음 보도했다. 올해 히피(Hiphi)라는 중국 전기차 스타트업이 휴먼 호라이즌스(Human Horizons)의 지원을 받아 8월에 파산을 신청했다. 이고(E.Go)라는 독일 전기차 제조업체는 3월에 두 번째로 지급불능을 신청하고 5월에 청산되었다.
지금 읽기:
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<li><a href="EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Scaramucci Predicts 'Acceptance Of Stablecoins' As Digital Dollars With Upcoming Crypto-Friendly Congress">독점: 앤서니 스카라무치는 다가오는 암호화폐 친화적 의회에서 디지털 달러로 &#8216;스테이블코인의 수용&#8217;을 예측</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">뉴 온 더 블록</h2>
알터스 파워(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPS#NYSE">AMPS</a>)는 투자은행 모엘리스 앤 컴퍼니(Moelis &amp; Company LLC)에 주주 가치를 높이기 위한 전략을 모색하도록 의뢰했다. 청정 전력 공급업체인 알터스는 이 과정이 2025년까지 완료될 것이라고 밝혔다. 알터스는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/clean-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">법률 문제에 대한 자문</a>을 위해 라탐 앤 왓킨스(Latham &amp; Watkins) 로펌을 고용했다.
모터스포츠 게임즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGM#NASDAQ">MSGM</a>)도 주주 가치를 높이기 위해 매각 또는 합병을 고려하고 있다. 목표는 소니 플레이스테이션과 마이크로소프트 Xbox 게임 콘솔에 르망 얼티메이트(Le Mans Ultimate)를 출시할 수 있는 충분한 자금을 마련하는 것이다. 르망 얼티메이트는 FIA 월드 내구선수권대회의 공식 게임이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">오프 더 블록</h2>
덴마크에 본사를 둔 룬드벡(H. Lundbeck A/S)는 롱보드 파마슈티컬스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBPH#NASDAQ">LBPH</a>)를 주당 60달러 현금으로 인수하기로 합의했다. 이번 거래는 약 26억 달러의 주식 가치와 25억 달러(약 170억 덴마크 크로네)로 평가된다. 이 거래는 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41313129/why-is-epilepsy-focused-longboard-pharmaceuticals-stock-trading-higher-on-monday">4분기</a>에 마무리될 것으로 예상된다.
유니버설 스테인리스 &amp; 알로이 프로덕츠(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAP#NASDAQ">USAP</a>)는 룩셈부르크 기반 아페람(Aperam)의 주당 45달러 현금 전액 인수 제안을 수락했다. 이번 인수로 아페람은 미국 내 첫 제조 시설을 확보하게 되어 지리적 범위와 제품 포트폴리오가 확장되며, 특히 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41385280/universal-stainless-finds-new-home-as-luxembourg-based-aperam-makes-big-us-move-details">항공우주 및 산업 응용 분야</a>와 같은 고성장 분야에서의 입지가 강화된다.
비트 디지털(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>)는 HPC 데이터 센터 회사인 에노범 데이터 센터(Enovum Data Centers)를 약 6,280만 캐나다 달러(4,600만 달러)에 인수했다. 이 인수는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/10/41336358/bit-digital-stock-is-rising-tuesday-whats-driving-the-action">10월 11일</a>에 완료되었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">더 블록의 업데이트</h2>
사모펀드 회사 TPG와 블랙스톤은 바슈롬(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>)을 인수하기 위해 공동 입찰을 제안했다고 파이낸셜 타임스가 보도했다. 지난달 바슈롬은 채권자들, 특히 아폴로 글로벌 매니지먼트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)의 우려를 해소하기 위해 매각을 검토하고 있다고 밝혔다. 바슈롬의 분사는 바슈 헬스(Bausch Health)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/10/41313679/bausch-lomb-sale-process-gains-momentum-as-tpg-and-blackstone-join-forces">210억 달러 부채 완화 계획</a>의 일환이었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h2>
트루 밸류(True Value)가 파산을 선언했다. 이 회사는 자산을 경쟁업체 두잇베스트(Do it Best)에 매각할 계획이다. 시카고에 본사를 둔 이 하드웨어 스토어 체인은 &#8220;강력한 마케팅 프로세스&#8221;를 통해 회사가 최고 입찰자로 남게 되었다고 밝혔다. 아래의 방송을 참조하세요.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 메모</h2>
S&amp;P 글로벌에 따르면, 미국과 캐나다의 M&amp;A 활동이 2023년과 비교하여 둔화되었다.
<ul>
<li>3분기에 발표된 미국과 캐나다의 거래 수는 4,153건으로, 전분기 대비 4.3% 감소했지만, 2023년 3분기와 비교하면 2% 증가했다.</li>
<li>총 거래 가치는 3,659억 9,000만 달러로, 2분기 3,016억 2,000만 달러 및 작년 같은 기간 2,827억 7,000만 달러에서 증가했다.</li>
<li>2024년 첫 9개월 동안 미국과 캐나다에서 12,680건의 M&amp;A 거래가 발생했다. 이는 2023년 같은 기간에 비해 13,203건보다 적다.</li>
<li>2024년 1~3분기 M&amp;A 거래 가치는 약 1조 5억 달러로, 2023년 3개월 동안 8,383억 2,000만 달러에서 증가했다.</li>
</ul>
S&amp;P 글로벌 마켓 인텔리전스에서 분기별 M&amp;A 보고서를 작성하는 조 만토네(Joe Mantone)는 다음과 같이 말했다:
BZ: 최근 거래 데이터에서 놀라운 점이 있었나?
Mantone: 거래 수가 전분기 대비 감소한 것은 계절적 경향을 고려할 때 그리 놀랍지 않다. 거래는 여름철 3분기 동안 느려지는 경향이 있다. 전년 대비 거래 증가가 M&amp;A가 회복되고 있다는 약간의 증거를 제공한다. 그러나 활동 수준은 여전히 역사적 기준에 미치지 못하며, 미국과 캐나다에서 발표된 거래 수는 지난 6개 분기 동안 크게 변동하지 않았다.
BZ: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">금리</a> 변동으로 4분기가 강하게 마무리될 것으로 예상하나?
금리가 낮아지면 M&amp;A에 더 유리한 환경을 조성하고, 발표된 거래 수가 현재 수준을 넘어설 수 있도록 도와준다. 특정 분기의 활동을 예측하기는 어렵지만, 금리가 낮아지는 것이 M&amp;A의 촉매제가 될 것이라고 생각한다. 특히 2025년으로 넘어가면서 사모펀드와 관련된 거래에 그렇다. 사모펀드 회사들은 충분한 자금을 보유하고 있으며, 낮은 금리는 인수 자금 조달 비용을 낮추어 매수 측의 레버리지 사용에 유리하다. 저렴한 부채를 이용할 수 있는 구매자는 일반적으로 가치 평가를 높여 사모펀드가 포트폴리오 회사를 매각하는 거래가 더 많아지게 한다.
BZ: 선거일 이후 딜메이커들이 어떤 반응을 보일 것으로 예상하는지?
총 거래 가치 측면에서 4분기는 2023년 4분기에 일부 대형 거래가 있었기 때문에 전년 대비 비교가 어려운 상황이다. 선거를 앞두고 큰 거래에 대한 일시 중지가 있을 수 있지만, 딜메이커가 결과에 따라 전략적 계획을 완전히 변경할 것이라고는 의심하지 않는다.

다음 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EA%B3%A8%EB%93%9C%EB%A7%8C%EC%82%AD%EC%8A%A4-3%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0-%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81-%EC%8B%9C%EC%A6%8C%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-%EA%B3%B5%EB%A7%A4%EB%8F%84-%EC%95%95%EB%B0%95-%EA%B8%B0%ED%9A%8C%EA%B0%80/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">골드만삭스, 3분기 실적 시즌에서 공매도 압박 기회가 전망되는 상위 20종목</a></li>
</ul>
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지난주 연방준비제도(연준)가 금리를 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 인하하기로 결정하면서 기술, 건설, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40937291/bank-stocks-hit-inflection-point-after-feds-50-basis-point-cut-analyst-reveal-top-p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">산업, 기계 그리고 금융 부문</a> 전반에 걸쳐 주가가 상승했다.
지난주 가장 좋은 실적을 보인 중형주 7종목은 다음과 같다. 여러분의 포트폴리오에 포함되어 있나요?
1. 엣지와이즈 테라퓨틱스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWTX#NASDAQ">EWTX</a>)의 주식은 회사가 건강한 피험자를 대상으로 한 1상 시험의 EDG-7500 톱라인 데이터와 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40940696" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">폐쇄성 HCM 환자를 대상</a>으로 한 2상 CIRRUS-HCM 시험의 단일 용량군에 대한 상위 데이터를 발표한 후 주가는 50.19% 급등했다.
2. 바우쉬 + 롬 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>)의 주식은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40884021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">매각을 검토 중이라는 보도</a>가 나온 후 28.36% 상승했다.
3. 바우쉬 헬스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHC#NYSE">BHC</a>)의 주식은 회사의 자회사인 바우쉬 + 롬 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>)가 매각을 검토 중이라는 보도가 나온 후 27.06% 상승했다.
4. 아센디스 파마 A/S(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASND#NASDAQ">ASND</a>)의 주식은 회사가 희귀 왜소증 치료제의 주요 임상 시험 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40882593" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">데이터</a>를 발표한 후 26.87% 상승했다.
5. 뉴발런트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUVL#NASDAQ">NUVL</a>)의 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40865049" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">ROS1 및 ALK 양성 NSCLC 프로그램의 결과를 강조</a>하고 개발 일정을 가속화한 후  23.50% 상승했다. 이 회사는 또한 3억 5천만 달러의 공모를 발표했으며 여러 회사가 각각의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nuvl/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">주식 가격 예측</a>을 높였다.
6. 파월 인더스트리즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>)의 주식은 연준의 금리 50bp 인하 발표 이후 산업 전반의 주식이 상승하면서 22.61% 상승했다. 이는 투자와 경제 성장을 지원할 수 있다.
7. GDS 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>)의 주식은 21.28% 상승했다.
또한 읽어보세요:
&#8211; <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%BD%98%EC%8A%A4%ED%85%94%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%B4%EC%85%98-%EB%B0%8F-%EC%B9%B4%EB%B0%94%EB%82%98%EB%8A%94-%EC%A7%80%EB%82%9C%EC%A3%BC-%EC%B5%9C%EA%B3%A0-%EC%84%B1%EA%B3%BC%EB%A5%BC-%EB%B3%B4%EC%97%AC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">콘스텔레이션 및 카바나는 지난주 최고 성과를 보여준 11개 대형주 중 일부 (9월 16일-9월 20일)</a>
&#8211; <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%85%B8%EB%B3%B4-%EB%85%B8%EB%94%94%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC-%EC%B8%84%EC%9D%B4-%EB%B0%8F-%ED%8E%98%EB%8D%B1%EC%8A%A4%EB%8A%94-%EC%A7%80%EB%82%9C%EC%A3%BC-%EC%B5%9C%EC%95%85%EC%9D%98-%EC%84%B1%EA%B3%BC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">노보 노디스크, 츄이 및 페덱스는 지난주 최악의 성과를 보인 10개 대형주 중 일부 (9월 15일-9월 21일)</a>
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