Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House communications director, predicts a political tumble for Vice President JD Vance, suggesting that President Donald Trump is increasingly discontented with him.



What Happened: Scaramucci, who had a brief stint as Trump&#8217;s communications director, made these predictions in an interview with CNN. He indicated that Vance&#8217;s close emulation of the president could be a &#8220;mistake,&#8221; and that Trump might not appreciate the &#8220;obsequiousness&#8221; of Vance&#8217;s behavior.



"He's not the president, and whether you like the president or dislike the president, he has the following. He has the rizz for his team, MAGA. JD Vance hasn't proven that. I think it's probably annoying to the president that he's over-modeling him. You know, people mistake this about Trump. I don't think he likes the obsequiousness stuff," Scaramucci said. 



These remarks from Scaramucci followed Vance&#8217;s visit to Greenland, a territory that has piqued Trump&#8217;s interest for acquisition from Denmark. During this visit, Vance criticized Denmark&#8217;s management of Greenland&#8217;s security, a comment made at a time when the U.S. alone has proposed taking over the territory, even contemplating military action.



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&#8220;I think at the at the end of the day, I predict that JD Vance will go the way of Mike Pence here. The president will make him more irrelevant. He'll do things to Vance that will compromise his position. He doesn't like the attention that Vance is giving. And you should ask your sources why he went on that trip," he added. 



Scaramucci continued to forecast that Trump will make Vance &#8220;irrelevant,&#8221; similar to former Vice President Mike Pence. He also labeled Vance&#8217;s Greenland visit as &#8220;embarrassing,&#8221; in the wake of the administration&#8217;s inability to secure a warm reception from the Greenlanders for the U.S. delegation.



Why It Matters: The growing tension between Trump and Vance could have significant implications for the administration and its policies. Vance&#8217;s criticism of Denmark&#8217;s handling of Greenland&#8217;s security, at a time when the U.S. is the only country proposing to take over the territory, has already stirred controversy. 



If Scaramucci&#8217;s predictions hold true, this could mark a significant shift in the dynamics of the Trump administration, potentially impacting future policy decisions and the U.S.&#8217;s international relations.



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Scaramucci Says Trump Is Souring on VP Vance: 'The President Will Make Him More Irrelevant'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly described his first conversation with President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44549872/trump-says-he-had-an-extremely-productive-call-with-canadian-pm-mark-carney-amid-heightened-us-canada-tensions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44549872/trump-says-he-had-an-extremely-productive-call-with-canadian-pm-mark-carney-amid-heightened-us-canada-tensions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> as &#8220;very constructive.&#8221;</a>



BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93n3knw4xyo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> that the two leaders spoke amid the escalating trade war, particularly over Trump&#8217;s proposed 25% tariff on vehicle imports, set to take effect on April 2, which threatens to devastate Canada&#8217;s auto industry.



Carney, who took office in mid-March, said that Trump &#8220;respected Canada&#8217;s sovereignty&#8221; during the exchange, despite the President&#8217;s previous remarks suggesting Canada should become the 51st state — a statement that has caused significant backlash in Canada.



Trump, for his part, characterized the call as &#8220;extremely productive,&#8221; signaling a potential shift in tone compared to his jabs at Carney&#8217;s predecessor, Justin Trudeau.



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&#8220;It was an extremely productive call, we agree on many things, and will be meeting immediately after Canada&#8217;s upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics, Business, and all other factors,&#8221; Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.



The conversation focused on upcoming negotiations to create a new economic and security relationship following Canada&#8217;s federal election on April 28.



Carney has vowed to retaliate against US tariffs, including a $42 billion retaliation on US goods. The looming car tariffs are expected to affect 500,000 Canadian jobs, per BBC.



The trade tensions, exacerbated by Trump&#8217;s tariffs on steel and aluminum, have become a central issue in Canada&#8217;s election campaign.



Opposition leaders, including Conservative Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet, have expressed concerns that Carney may be willing to make concessions to the US. Carney&#8217;s stance, however, remains firm: further retaliatory measures could be on the horizon if Trump follows through with his proposed levies, BBC adds.



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The past week has been eventful for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), with significant leadership changes, new product features, and challenges on multiple fronts. The tech giant has been making moves to strengthen its position in the market and address emerging issues. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories from the weekend.



Apple Promotes Vanessa Trigub in Major Retail Executive Move



Apple is reportedly reshuffling its leadership, promoting Vanessa Trigub to the newly created position of vice president of stores and retail operations. This move is seen as part of Apple&#8217;s long-term succession planning for senior vice president Deirdre O&#8217;Brien.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44509405/after-siri-leadership-change-apple-makes-another-major-executive-move-in-retail-report">Read the full article here.</a>



Apple Watch Update: Alarms to Ring in Silent Mode



The upcoming watchOS 11.4 update will introduce a much-requested feature to the Apple Watch, allowing alarms to sound even when Silent Mode is on. This could be a game-changer for heavy sleepers.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44468709/apple-watch-update-will-allow-alarms-to-ring-in-silent-mode-enough-to-wake-up-heavy-sleepers">Read the full article here.</a>



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iPhone 18 to Feature 2nm A20 Chip from Taiwan Semiconductor



Apple&#8217;s forthcoming iPhone 18 lineup is expected to be powered by Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) 2nm A20 chip, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This could give the iPhone 18 series a significant performance boost.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44453733/apples-iphone-18-to-get-massive-boost-with-2nm-a20-chiptsmcs-yields-surge-past-70-says-top-analyst">Read the full article here.</a>



Apple Faces Siri AI Crisis, Security Flaws, and China Sales Woes



The past week has been a rollercoaster for Apple, with the company facing challenges ranging from internal turmoil to security oversights. Amid these issues, CEO Tim Cook is reportedly making strategic changes to revive the struggling Siri assistant.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44449789/apples-siri-ai-crisis-security-flaws-and-china-sales-woes-this-week-in-appleverse">Read the full article here.</a>



Tim Cook Bets on Mike Rockwell to Revive Siri



In a bid to revive the struggling Siri assistant, CEO Tim Cook has reportedly moved Mike Rockwell into a new leadership role overseeing Siri. This move comes amid mounting pressure from investors and competitors.



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The past week in the financial world was nothing short of eventful. From Ripple&#8217;s legal victory to GameStop&#8217;s new Bitcoin strategy, there was no shortage of intriguing developments. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories of the week.



XRP&#8217;s Legal Win: A Boost Amid Stablecoin Surge



Despite Ripple Labs&#8217; recent legal victory over the SEC, where it agreed to a reduced penalty of $50 million, experts are divided on whether XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) can benefit from the current stablecoin rally. Ripple&#8217;s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, announced that the SEC would return $75 million, pending final court and commissioner approval. However, the question remains whether this win will position XRP favorably in the stablecoin market.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44515982/xrp-may-not-benefit-from-stablecoin-surge-analysts-say-despite-ripples-regulatory-win">Read the full article here.</a>



Peter Schiff Questions Bitcoin Demand



Gold advocate Peter Schiff has once again criticized Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), questioning the source of its current demand. Schiff pointed out two major factors driving Bitcoin&#8217;s demand: Michael Saylor&#8217;s relentless Bitcoin purchases for Strategy and speculators betting on strategic reserves.



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Robinhood&#8217;s &#8216;Schwab for Everyone&#8217; Vision



Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) is making strategic moves to capture a portion of the $114 trillion wealth transfer heading toward younger, tech-savvy investors. Bernstein analysts have praised Robinhood&#8217;s latest offerings, calling it &#8220;Schwab elite banking for everyone,&#8221; highlighting the platform&#8217;s shift towards higher-end financial services.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44521466/robinhood-reinvents-private-banking-with-schwab-for-everyone-vision-says-bernstein">Read the full article here.</a>



Crypto.com&#8217;s SEC Clearance Boosts Native Token



Crypto.com&#8217;s native token, Cronos (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">CRO</a>), saw a significant surge after the company announced that the SEC would not take any enforcement action against it. The company&#8217;s CEO, Kris Marszalek, confirmed the closure of the SEC&#8217;s investigation, leading to a 12% increase in the token&#8217;s value.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44528803/trump-media-partner-cryptocom-announces-end-of-sec-enforcement-action-native-token-soars-12">Read the full article here.</a>



GameStop&#8217;s Bitcoin Strategy Gets Cramer&#8217;s Approval



GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) received praise from influential market commentator Jim Cramer for its newly announced Bitcoin treasury strategy. Cramer expressed his approval on social media, stating that GameStop is finally implementing the Bitcoin strategy he had previously advocated for.



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Ripple's Legal Win, Bitcoin Demand, Robinhood's Banking Vision, And Gamestop's Bitcoin Strategy: This Week In Crypto

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the financial world. From President Donald Trump&#8217;s controversial auto tariffs to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s stance on inflation, the market has been buzzing with activity. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories that shaped the week.



Trump&#8217;s Auto Tariffs Stir Concern



President Trump&#8217;s announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports has caused a stir among economists and market analysts. The tariffs, set to take effect on April 3, aim to boost domestic auto manufacturing but could trigger significant market disruption. Prominent economists like Peter Schiff have warned that the tariffs will increase car prices and potentially put upward pressure on interest rates.



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Federal Reserve&#8217;s Inflation Stance Questioned



Economist Craig Shapiro has accused the Federal Reserve of "gaslighting the public," after the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Tom Barkin, said that inflation is not "de-anchored". Barkin acknowledged that the U.S. economy has been through a significant inflationary period.



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Gold Hits Record High



Gold has reached another record high, and renowned economist Peter Schiff attributes this to declining trust in the U.S. dollar and the certainty of inflation exceeding 2%. Schiff, a well-known critic of U.S. monetary policy and an advocate for gold, expressed his views on the recent surge in gold prices.



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US GDP Growth Upwardly Revised



Economic data released Thursday morning showed a marginal upward revision to U.S. gross domestic product growth for the fourth quarter of 2024, alongside a narrower but still historically high goods trade deficit for February. The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from the previously estimated 2.3.



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Trump's Tariffs, Fed's Inflation Stance, Gold's Record High, And GDP Growth: This Week In Economy

Risk sentiment deteriorated sharply in the second half of the week after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported automobiles, compounding concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44506717/trumps-25-auto-tariff-raises-will-cast-shadow-on-interest-rates-says-economist-tesla-investor-gary-black-says-president-found-further-ways-to-push-the-economy-into-recession-today">about rising inflationary pressures.</a>



On Wednesday evening, the White House revealed plans to impose a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44517885/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-autos-what-it-means-for-your-next-car-purchase">25% tariff on auto imports,</a> in addition to a set of reciprocal tariffs expected to be unveiled next week. The administration cited national security risks as the justification for the measures, which may also extend to auto parts by May.



The policy shift sent shockwaves across the automotive industry. Michigan-based giants General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) posted steep losses in the wake of the announcement. In contrast, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) — both of which manufacture all their vehicles domestically — proved more resilient.



According to Goldman Sachs estimates, the tariffs could push vehicle prices up by $5,000 to $15,000, adding significant cost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44515578/trumps-25-tariff-set-to-hike-imported-car-prices-up-to-15000-higher-goldman-sachs-warns">pressure on American consumers.</a>



The market impact didn't stop at autos. Broader sectors were also dragged lower amid fears Trump could escalate trade tensions next week with key commercial partners, especially as the U.S. trade deficit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44513963/us-gdp-growth-upwardly-revised-in-q4-trade-deficit-slightly-narrows-as-auto-exports-soar-in-february">remains near record highs.</a>



Tariff tensions are now bleeding into inflation data. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge — the core Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — rose 2.8% year-over-year in February, surpassing expectations of 2.7%. The unexpected acceleration further complicates the Federal Reserve's case for near-term rate cuts.



But the worst surprise came Friday. The University of Michigan's consumer survey revised inflation expectations even higher. Americans now expect inflation to average 4.1% over the next five years, up 0.2 percentage points from earlier estimates and the highest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">level since February 1993.</a>



Overall consumer sentiment plunged to its lowest level since November 2022, as households grow increasingly uneasy about the labor market outlook.



Amid the prevailing uncertainty, gold reaffirmed its status as a safe-haven asset, climbing to new record highs by week's end.



Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44524354/us-debt-to-explode-past-world-war-ii-highs-threatens-growth-for-decades-cbo-says">Congressional Budget Office delivered</a> another wake-up call: there&#8217;s no end in sight to America's growing debt burden. The national debt is projected to surpass its World War II peak by 2029, and soar to 156% of GDP by 2055 — with no signs of slowing thereafter.



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Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs Rattle Wall Street, Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Surges, Consumer Price Worries Rocket: This Week In Markets

The past week was filled with significant developments, from oil and gas executives expressing their frustration with President Donald Trump&#8217;s drilling policies to Vice President JD Vance raising security concerns over Greenland. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.



Oil and Gas Executives Challenge Trump&#8217;s Drilling Agenda



Leaders in the oil and gas industry expressed their dissatisfaction with President Trump&#8217;s drilling policies, according to a quarterly survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Trump&#8217;s campaign promise to bring down prices through increased domestic drilling has not sat well with energy executives who are seeking more stability.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/03/44522105/oil-and-gas-executives-rebuke-trumps-drill-baby-drill-agenda-we-want-more-stability">Read the full article here.</a>



JD Vance Questions Denmark&#8217;s Ability to Protect Greenland



Vice President JD Vance has voiced concerns over Denmark&#8217;s ability to safeguard Greenland, suggesting that the U.S. could provide better security. During a visit to the U.S. military base at Pituffik in Greenland, Vance emphasized the strategic importance of the Arctic territory and criticized Denmark&#8217;s lack of resources to protect the region from potential threats.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44549976/jd-vance-slams-denmark-for-not-keeping-greenland-safe-from-russian-chinese-incursions-we-can-make-them-much-more-secure">Read the full article here.</a>



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Trump and Canadian PM Mark Carney&#8217;s Productive Dialogue



President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney engaged in a productive conversation last Friday. This marked the first interaction between the two leaders since Carney assumed leadership of Canada's ruling Liberals on March 9. Trump expressed optimism about future collaborations on Truth Social.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44549872/trump-says-he-had-an-extremely-productive-call-with-canadian-pm-mark-carney-amid-heightened-us-canada-tensions">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump&#8217;s Approval Rating Hits New Low



President Trump&#8217;s approval rating has hit a new low since his January inauguration. Despite high approval ratings in the early weeks of his presidency, Trump&#8217;s popularity has since declined, with Americans expressing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/03/44505859/trumps-approval-rating-hits-new-low-since-inauguration-americans-unhappy-with-presidents-handling-of-economy">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump Administration Officials Face Lawsuit Over Signal Leak



National security leaders from the Trump administration are facing a lawsuit alleging that they used the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss military operations, potentially violating the Federal Records Act. The lawsuit was initiated by American Oversight, a watchdog organization.



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Oil Execs Challenge Trump's Drilling Agenda, JD Vance Criticizes Denmark, And More: This Week In Politics

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. stock markets declined this week amid escalating trade tensions and inflation concerns. The S&amp;P 500 fell 2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 2.7%, marking one of the worst weeks in recent years.



President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts contributed to market volatility. Automotive stocks were notably impacted; General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) tumbled over 7%, and Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) slid 3.9%. Conversely, electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) edged up 0.4%, as their U.S.-based production is less affected by the tariffs.



Beyond the auto sector, economic indicators added to investor unease. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 0.4% in February, bringing the annual rate to 2.8%, above the Fed's 2% target. Additionally, consumer spending data fell short of expectations, exacerbating fears of economic slowdown amid President Trump's tariff policies.



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/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44512999/chevron-hits-52-week-high-warren-buffetts-5th-largest-holding-is-on-fire-but-should-you-buy">"Chevron Hits 52-Week High: Warren Buffett's 5th Largest Holding Is On Fire — But Should You Buy?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) hit a 52-week high as rising oil prices and Warren Buffett's ongoing support strengthened investor confidence.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44515782/microsoft-halts-expansion-plans-yet-analysts-still-rank-it-among-top-investment-picks">"Microsoft Halts Expansion Plans, Yet Analysts Still Rank It Among Top Investment Picks"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, explains why analysts remain bullish on Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) despite the tech giant pausing major data center expansions amid concerns of AI overcapacity.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/upgrades/25/03/44477982/carvana-analyst-says-its-time-to-buy-the-potential-amazon-of-auto-retail">"Carvana Analyst Says It's Time To Buy The Potential ‘Amazon Of Auto Retail'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas upgraded Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight, raising the price target from $260 to $280, citing the company's potential to dominate auto retail akin to Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).



For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:



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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44517249/stock-of-the-day-will-the-move-higher-in-sysco-continue">Stock Of The Day – Will The Move Higher In Sysco Continue?</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44460563/tesla-jumps-10-on-china-fsd-optimism-tariff-easing-hopes">Tesla Jumps 10% On China FSD Optimism, Tariff Easing Hopes</a>







The Bears



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/03/44500068/novo-nordisk-stock-sinks-to-52-week-lows-weight-loss-boom-losing-steam">"Novo Nordisk Stock Sinks To 52-Week Lows: Weight Loss Boom Losing Steam?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares have plunged 44% year-over-year, hitting a 52-week low amid investor concerns over competition from Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and the company's recent $2 billion acquisition of rights to a Chinese obesity drug.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44513787/nike-stock-hits-52-week-lows-is-the-sneaker-king-losing-its-step">"Nike Stock Hits 52-Week Lows: Is The Sneaker King Losing Its Step?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, shows Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) tumbling to a 52-week low as slowing sales in China and rising competition challenge the global sneaker giant's dominance.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44475805/homebuilders-kb-home-lennar-cut-prices-as-homebuyer-demand-has-slowed-materially">"Homebuilders KB Home, Lennar Cut Prices As Homebuyer Demand Has Slowed Materially"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) and Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) are reducing home prices and offering incentives as elevated mortgage rates have significantly dampened buyer demand.



For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:



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Financial expert Robert Kiyosaki has moved his focus from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and gold to silver, forecasting a significant surge in silver prices.



What Happened: Kiyosaki is of the opinion that silver currently holds the most promising investment potential. He predicts that silver prices will exceed $70 in the near future and could potentially reach $200 within the next two years. 



This forecast has sparked renewed interest among investors, making silver a more attractive investment option during these financially uncertain times.



Kiyosaki suggests that the current market conditions provide a unique opportunity for small investors to acquire secure and cost-effective assets. 



In a post on X, he anticipated a significant rise in metal prices, with silver potentially reaching $200 per ounce.



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According to Kiyosaki, silver offers considerable growth potential due to global inflation concerns and declining trust in traditional currencies. He is advising investors to buy physical silver now before market prices increase.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43901226/robert-kiyosaki-says-everything-bubble-will-cause-historic-market-crash-bitcoin-will-be-fastest-to-recover">Robert Kiyosaki Says &#8216;Everything Bubble&#8217; Will Cause Historic Market Crash, Bitcoin Will Be Fastest To Recover</a>



While Kiyosaki currently favors silver, he recognizes that Bitcoin could be a beneficial tool to combat currency inflation in the future. 



He also continues to support gold as a dependable store of value, especially during economic instability. However, he believes that silver offers more advantages to everyday investors due to its higher price point compared to gold.



Why It Matters: Kiyosaki&#8217;s shift in investment focus and his prediction of a substantial price increase in silver could influence the investment strategies of many. 



His advice to buy physical silver now could lead to a surge in demand, potentially driving up the price of silver even further. Moreover, his continued endorsement of gold and Bitcoin, despite his current preference for silver, suggests that these assets still hold value and should not be overlooked by investors. 



This shift in investment strategy underscores the importance of diversification and adaptability in an ever-changing financial landscape.



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Billionaire Mark Cuban has raised questions about Elon Musk&#8216;s silence regarding the productivity emails that the White House DOGE office required federal employees to submit last month.



What Happened: Cuban took to Bluesky last week to voice his concerns about the lack of response to the &#8216;5 things&#8217; DOGE emails. He remarked,&nbsp;&#8220;Already forgotten. Typical. Ready Fire&nbsp;Aim.&#8221;



&#8220;Whatever happened to the &#8216;5 things&#8217; DoGe emails? Talked to someone really smart who just left gov, who said all the emails bounced back as inbox full,&#8221; Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3llcw6ufkjc2i">wrote</a>. 



&#8220;Already forgotten. Typical. Ready Fire Aim,&#8221; he added.



Previously, on&nbsp;February 22, the Office of&nbsp;Personnel Management (OPM) had requested federal workers&nbsp;to submit a list of&nbsp;their accomplishments by February 24. Musk had warned&nbsp;that failure to respond by&nbsp;the deadline would be considered a resignation.



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However, this led to widespread confusion, with at least eight agencies instructing their workers not to respond to the&nbsp;OPM&#8217;s email. The White House&nbsp;disclosed that&nbsp;less than half of the&nbsp;federal workforce had responded to the email.



Further adding to the chaos, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that federal employees were unable to submit their weekly list of accomplishments due to OPM&#8217;s email inbox being full.



As of now, Musk has not&nbsp;publicly responded to Cuban&#8217;s post.&nbsp;Neither Cuban nor Musk, nor the DOGE office, responded&nbsp;to requests for comment from&nbsp;Business Insider.



Why It Matters: The silence from Musk and the DOGE office raises questions about the effectiveness of the productivity emails and the potential impact on federal workers. The confusion and lack of response could potentially affect the morale and productivity of the workforce. 



Furthermore, the inability of federal employees to submit their weekly accomplishments due to a full inbox highlights potential issues with the OPM&#8217;s email system. 



This incident underscores the importance of clear communication and efficient systems within government agencies.



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Recent survey data suggests that investor apprehension regarding a potential stock market crash could actually serve as a boost for stocks.



What Happened: The survey revealed that more than half of Americans anticipate an impending U.S. stock-market crash. Interestingly, this widespread fear may not necessarily increase the likelihood of a crash. On the contrary, it could suggest the opposite.



A Q1 2025 <a href="https://www.allianzlife.com/about/newsroom/2025-Press-Releases/Inflation-and-Tariffs-Increasingly-Worrying-Americans">study</a> conducted by Allianz Life found that 51% of participants expressed concern about a significant market crash in the near future.



This anxiety, however, is interpreted as a contrarian indicator, implying that the stock market tends to perform better when investor fears of a crash are heightened, compared to periods of relative complacency.



Backing this perspective, an analysis of survey data collected&nbsp;since 2001 by Yale University&nbsp;professor Robert Shiller suggests that the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s total-return index generally outperforms following months where crash risk is perceived to be high.



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Despite the prevalent fear of a crash, research conducted by Harvard University finance professor Xavier Gabaix indicates&nbsp;that the actual probability of&nbsp;a stock-market crash occurring&nbsp;in the next six months&nbsp;is extremely low, at just 0.33%.



While this research primarily focuses on one-day market plunges, it&#8217;s crucial to understand that significant bear markets can transpire without the stock market experiencing any major one-day drops.



Therefore, the general consensus appears to be that investors should be more wary of&nbsp;a major bear market than&nbsp;a one-day crash.



Why It Matters: This study underscores the complex dynamics of investor sentiment and market performance. It suggests that widespread fear of a crash, rather than signaling impending doom, may actually serve as a contrarian indicator of positive market performance. 



This counterintuitive finding highlights the importance of understanding investor psychology in predicting market trends. It also emphasizes the need for investors to focus on long-term market trends rather than short-term fluctuations.



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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly been taking his wife to high-level foreign meetings where sensitive information was discussed.



What Happened: Hegseth brought Jennifer Hegseth to at least two meetings with foreign military leaders.



According to the report <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/hegseth-brought-his-wife-to-sensitive-meetings-with-foreign-military-officials-c16db0ea?mod=hp_lead_pos1">by</a> The Wall Street Journal, the meetings in question included one with UK Secretary of Defense John Healey on March 6, and a NATO meeting in Brussels in February. Jennifer Hegseth, a former Fox News producer, was present at both meetings where sensitive information regarding support for Ukraine was discussed.



While a&nbsp;secretary can invite anyone to&nbsp;meetings, attendees typically possess security clearances due to the sensitive nature of discussions. Jennifer Hegseth, who is not a Defense Department employee, has not confirmed whether she holds a security clearance.



"When you have meetings with ministers or high-level NATO officials, those meetings almost always include sensitive security conversations," former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, a Republican who served in the Obama administration, told the outlet.



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"If you are going to discuss top secret, national security issues, you have to be very selective. What's the relevancy of the person you are inviting?" he added. 



Some attendees at the meetings were reportedly unaware of Jennifer Hegseth&#8217;s identity, while others were surprised by her presence. It remains unclear whether her attendance impacted the discussions.



Current and former defense officials&nbsp;have stated that&nbsp;it is unusual for spouses&nbsp;to attend such meetings, raising questions about the appropriateness of Jennifer Hegseth&#8217;s presence.



Why It Matters: The presence of Jennifer Hegseth at these high-level meetings raises serious questions about the security protocols in place. It is not common practice for spouses, who do not hold official positions or security clearances, to be present at such meetings where sensitive information is discussed. 



This incident has sparked a debate about the professional boundaries within the Defense Department and the potential risks associated with breaching these boundaries.



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Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has spent most of his life creating things to facilitate human connection and he continues to push the limits of interaction as Meta <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44245121/meta-stock-the-potential-and-pitfalls-of-its-reality-labs-bet">leans into the Metaverse</a>.



So what does the man who&#8217;s making new worlds think about the purpose of living&nbsp;in this one? When it comes to life, the answer is pretty&nbsp;clear, but when it comes to death…



"Constraints are helpful,"&nbsp;Zuckerberg said in a 2022 interview on &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zOHSysMmH0">Lex Fridman Podcast #267</a>.&#8221;



That&#8217;s coming from the guy who founded&nbsp;what&#8217;s now the world&#8217;s largest social media platform&nbsp;at&nbsp;19 and became the world&#8217;s youngest billionaire by the time he was 23.&nbsp;



The Dusk:&nbsp;Zuckerberg is definitely aware of life&#8217;s finite quality and aims to stay safe, but he&#8217;s not freaked out by death. He believes&nbsp;longer lifespans are&nbsp;a good thing, which is why he has pledged 99% of his Meta shares to philanthropic causes, specifically toward the ability to cure, prevent or&nbsp;manage&nbsp;all diseases.&nbsp;



&#8220;But it was an intentional&nbsp;decision to not focus&nbsp;our philanthropy on like explicitly on longevity or living forever,&#8221; Zuckerberg said.&nbsp;



If Zuckerberg could have one question answered at the moment of death, he said he would want to know if&nbsp;his family would be alright.



&#8220;That might depend on the circumstances of my death, but I think that in most circumstances I can think of, that&#8217;s probably the main thing that I would care about.&#8221;



After his response, he noted that although his answer is&nbsp;probably in line with&nbsp;most responses, it&#8217;s not obvious to him.&nbsp;



&#8220;On the one hand, that&#8217;s probably the thing that&#8217;s closest to me and maybe the most common human experience,&#8221; Zuckerberg said. &#8220;But one of the things I just struggle with in terms of running this large enterprise is like: should the thing that I care more about be that responsibility?&#8221;



For the Meta CEO, it&#8217;s shifted over time. Before he had a family, the company was all he cared about, he said. &#8220;At this point, I care deeply about it, but &#8230; that&#8217;s not as obvious of a question.&#8221;



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The Dawn:&nbsp;The meaning of life is more clear for Zuckerberg. From an intellectual perspective, he thinks people&nbsp;are meant&nbsp;to connect, which is something that society systematically undervalues, he said.&nbsp;



Taking a religious perspective, Zuckerberg highlighted how the Bible focuses on creation. &#8220;Why does the Bible start there?,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It could have started anywhere in terms of how to live, but basically it starts with talking about how God created people.&#8221;



&#8220;I actually think that there is like a compelling argument that I&#8217;ve always just found meaningful and inspiring that a lot of the point of what, sort of, religion has been telling us that we should do is to create and build things,&#8221; Zuckerberg said.



The Meta CEO has dedicated his life to his interpretation of its&nbsp;meaning:&nbsp;creating things for human connection. Zuckerberg continues to do so by pushing the boundaries of connection,&nbsp;changing the way&nbsp;people create and understand what is real.



&#8220;The real world is a combination of the physical world and the virtual world, but I think over time as we get more technology, the physical world is becoming less of a percent of the&nbsp;real world and I think that opens up a lot of opportunities for people.&#8221;



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Some elements of this story were previously reported by Benzinga and it has been updated.



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Jeff Bezos has been engaged to Lauren Sanchez since May 2023 and just like his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33591383/bezos-throws-engagement-party-on-500-million-yacht-ahead-of-amazons-earnings-heres-who-was-in-attend">star-studded engagement party</a>, his wedding will include many notable VIPs across media, business and politics.



What Happened: Bezos and Sanchez are set to tie the knot in Venice, Italy this summer, likely months after Sanchez goes to space aboard a Blue Origin spaceflight from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/02/44019974/katy-perry-gayle-king-lauren-sanchez-headline-next-blue-origin-space-flight-how-jeff-bezos-fiancee-crew-will-make-history">Bezos space company.</a>



Invitations for the wedding have been sent out for the highly anticipated wedding and Daily Mail has <a href="https://pagesix.com/2025/03/26/celebrity-news/jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-wedding-guest-list-revealed/">revealed </a>many of the guest invited. Here are several of the guests who have been invited according to the report:



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<li>Oprah Winfrey</li>



<li>Gayle King</li>



<li>Leonardo DiCaprio</li>



<li>Katy Perry</li>



<li>Orlando Bloom</li>



<li>Brian Glazer</li>



<li>Barbra Streisand</li>



<li>Jewel</li>



<li>Kim Kardashian</li>



<li>Kris Jenner</li>



<li>President Donald Trump</li>



<li>Ivanka Trump</li>



<li>Jared Kushner</li>



<li>Joshua Kushner</li>



<li>Karlie Kloss</li>



<li>Bill Gates</li>



<li>Barry Diller</li>



<li>Diane von Furstenberg</li>
</ul>



Given the invitation of Trump and several members of his family, it will be interesting to see if the president comments on whether or not he will attend.



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Wedding Plans: While nothing has been confirmed by Bezos or Sanchez, the Daily Mail is starting to release <a href="https://pagesix.com/2025/03/26/celebrity-news/inside-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-lavish-wedding-plans/">reported </a>details for the Venice wedding set for this summer.



The report comes after Bezos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42662407/jeff-bezos-says-600-million-wedding-rumor-is-completely-false-elon-musk-michael-saylor-bill-ackman-respond">previously shut down rumors</a> of the wedding costing $600 million.  



There were previous reports that the couple would get married on the $500 million superyacht Koru off the coast of Italy. The superyacht was where Bezos proposed and where they hosted their engagement party.



The Daily Mail reports that the superyacht could be used for the wedding, but is most likely being "involved" in the wedding as a taxi to the venue or other wedding events. With a cost of $500 million and annual costs of $25 million to maintain the superyacht, it might make sense to have the Koru involved in some shape for the wedding. 



While no date has been announced, a report said that two of Venice's premier hotels, the Gritti Palace and Aman Venice, are fully booked from June 26 to June 29. Rooms at those hotels cost an average of $3,200 per night.



"The wedding is poised to be a defining social event of 2025, not only for the couple but for Venice itself," a source said.



The couple have frequently visited Venice during their relationship, making the wedding location a nod to their time together.



Bezos and Sanchez began dating in 2019, but were not seen in public together for some time after their respective divorces were finalized.



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Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, is not losing sleep over protests and vandalism targeting Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). In a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWSloIuYNJ0">interview</a> on &#8220;The Andrew Eborn Show,&#8221; the elder Musk dismissed the backlash as good for business.



&#8220;Publicity. More publicity, free publicity,&#8221; he said. &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to go to the newspapers and pay £500,000 [$645,000] for adverts or anything like that. You&#8217;re getting [publicity] all the time.&#8221;



Errol added that when critics resort to vandalism, the public ultimately remembers the brand. &#8220;If scumbags do things like that to you, you become the hero and they just remain scumbags. What people remember is the name Tesla.&#8221;



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Drop? &#8216;All the Stocks Have Come Down&#8217;</h2>



When asked about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44466839/more-bad-news-for-elon-musk-as-top-analyst-forecasts-stock-price-falling-by-as-much-as-50">Tesla's recent dip in stock price</a>, Errol downplayed the concern, calling it a natural part of market cycles.



&#8220;All the stocks have come down,&#8221; he said. &#8220;This is cyclical. People push their stocks. There are tricks of the trade, and everything is moving the stocks up and down.&#8221;



He also claimed that Elon doesn't stress about stock prices. &#8220;As Elon says, he never looks at stocks,&#8221; Errol noted.



Errol brushed off the idea that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44466170/why-the-hate-and-violence-against-me-elon-musk-questions-backlash-says-hes-only-made-products-people-love-never-physically-hurt-anyone">Elon takes criticism personally</a>, saying it&#8217;s all part of being in the spotlight. &#8220;Being attacked or being lauded, it&#8217;s sort of the same coin, just different sides,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The whole thing in life is to be noticed.&#8221;



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Privilege, Politics, and Petrol</h2>



Errol has been more visible in the media lately, offering up stories about Elon's childhood and family dynamics. In a separate interview with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5WyTw0oXDs">Vlad TV</a>, he said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44420385/they-werent-like-other-kids-errol-musk-says-elon-and-his-siblings-only-rode-in-rolls-royce-cars-flew-private-and-skied-in-europe">Elon and his siblings &#8220;only rode in Rolls-Royce cars&#8221;</a> and learned to ski in Europe before the age of 10. &#8220;They weren&#8217;t like other kids,&#8221; he said.



He also shared that the Musk family has a foundation that supports relatives financially, including his ex-wife. When Errol faced steep medical bills, Elon and Kimbal Musk stepped in to help.



Elon even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43771853/elon-musk-didnt-always-get-along-with-his-fatherbut-last-year-he-bought-him-a-luxury-car-that-wasnt-a-tesla">bought him a Bentley Flying Spur</a>. Although the original idea was to send a Tesla, Errol turned it down due to South Africa&#8217;s limited infrastructure for electric vehicles.



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Despite their rocky relationship—Elon has publicly called his father a &#8220;terrible human being&#8221;—Errol said things aren't as bad as they seem. He claimed Elon recently asked about his memecoin venture, Musk It, and invited him to the launch of Starship.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Just Tell Him To Get Lost&#8217;</h2>



In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omwLYoAUg18">interview</a> with the U.K&#8217;s LBC Radio, Errol also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44438884/elon-musks-father-says-people-dont-have-to-listen-to-what-elon-says-just-tell-him-to-get-lost">addressed the controversy around Elon's outspoken opinions</a>, especially about the U.K.



&#8220;People don&#8217;t have to listen to what he says,&#8221; Errol said. &#8220;Just tell him to get lost.&#8221;



He acknowledged that Elon's status as a billionaire might give his words more weight, but emphasized that many people are saying similar things. &#8220;Hundreds of thousands of people are tweeting the same things or saying the same things as he is,&#8221; he said.&nbsp;



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Elon Musk's Father Says Tesla Vandalism And Protests Are Just 'Free Publicity.' Claims, 'All The Stocks Have Come Down,' Not Just Tesla

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