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Coupang is South Korea's largest e-commerce platform that sells both owned and third-party inventory. Headquartered in the US, Coupang operates e-commerce businesses mainly in South Korea and Taiwan. The company has built an integrated logistics network that covers the entirety of South Korea, with extensive fulfillment centers that ensure timely delivery, even for orders placed seconds before midnight. Outside of its bread-and-butter e-commerce business, Coupang has expanded into provision of its Rocket delivery services to third-party merchants (fulfillment and logistics by Coupang), online grocery delivery Rocket Fresh, online meal delivery (Eats), e-commerce in Taiwan, luxury e-commerce (Farfetch), and travel.

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Former hedge fund manager Steve Eisman, known for his role in predicting the 2008 financial crisis, is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a resurgence of &#8220;meme&#8221; stock mania, this time centered around Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>).
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OPEN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OPEN stock here.</a>
What Happened: On Saturday, on his podcast, &#8220;The Real Eisman Playbook,&#8221; he criticized the recent surge in Opendoor&#8217;s stock price, from $0.53 at the beginning of this month to a high of $3.21 per share last week, a 529% rally despite there being no meaningful news. 
&#8220;That's a social media short squeeze,&#8221; Eisman said, adding, &#8220;As far as I can tell, there is no new fundamental news out about Open.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/07/46533193/stock-of-the-day-where-will-the-opendoor-rally-end">Stock Of The Day: Where Will The Opendoor Rally End?</a>
According to Eisman, who rose to fame following his portrayal by Steve Carell in &#8220;The Big Short,&#8221; this rally was fueled by a hedge fund manager who has been heavily promoting the stock on social media. 
Referring to Eric Jackson of EMJ Capital, he says, this individual, &#8220;is initiating a short squeeze on this still heavily shorted stock,&#8221; while calling his target price of $82 for the stock, which represents an upside of 3,128% from current levels, &#8220;either gutsy, nuts, or just plain bad manipulative stuff.&#8221;
Eisman reminds his listeners that Opendoor, an iBuying platform that allows homeowners to sell their properties instantly, has &#8220;a difficult balance sheet-intensive business,&#8221; one that Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>) tried and abandoned.
Calling the price surge &#8220;a sign of frothiness,&#8221; referring to excessive speculation and investor enthusiasm in the markets. He, however, warned retail investors about the dangers of chasing &#8220;meme&#8221; stocks. 
&#8220;Getting involved with these meme stocks can be harmful to your health,&#8221; he said. &#8220;So far, this meme rally has not been all that impressive with not much duration, but we will see,&#8221; he adds.
Why It Matters: Last week, Opendoor was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46618162/opendoor-kohls-stocks-recover-growing-sense-fomo-could-fuel-more-meme-stock-rallies">among several other</a> stocks, such as Kohl&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), Krispy Kreme Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>) and GoPro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRO#NASDAQ">GPRO</a>) that have been rallying on renewed retail investor interest. 
Jackson, the fund manager who ignited Opendoor&#8217;s rally, has, however, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46597179/fund-manager-who-kickstarted-opendoor-frenzy-shrugs-off-meme-stock-hype-says-its-a-real-business-as-stock-craters-for-second-straight-day">distanced himself</a> from the &#8220;meme&#8221; stock tag, saying that &#8220;it&#8217;s a real business.&#8221;
&#8220;Let the flippers chase the other meme stocks,&#8221; he says, marking a clear distinction between Opendoor and the others that have been rallying in recent weeks.
Earlier in the week, Jackson <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46547846/opendoor-investor-who-ignited-500-rally-gives-you-his-100-bagger-playbook">offered his thesis</a> behind his target for the stock, while asking investors to buy core positions and "sit on your hands" for the long haul.
Price Action: Shares of Opendoor were up 4.96% on Friday, closing at $2.54, and are currently down 1.97% after hours.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Opendoor scores high on Momentum and Value, with a favorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock, its peers and competitors. 
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SpaceX and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk thinks that orbital refilling of propellant on the Spacecraft is the next major milestone for the Starship rocket.
What Happened: Calling it one of the "hardest engineering challenges" that exists, Musk hailed the Starship rocket during the X takeover event on Sunday.
"I specialize in the impossible to merely late," Musk said, indicating that despite Starship's ambitious scale, the project was delayed but not scrapped. He also said that one of the hardest things is developing an orbital heat shield.
"No one has ever created a fully reusable orbital heat shield before and no one's created a fully reusable orbital rocket before," he said, emphasizing that creating a reusable heat shield remains a challenge for Starship.
Musk also said that developing a fully reusable rocket and booster would bring costs down, making it cheaper than a Falcon 1 rocket. The billionaire also highlighted that the next big challenge for the company is orbital refilling of the propellant.
"For orbital refilling, you need two Starships to come together and dock and transfer propellant," before adding that an "orbital propellant depot" could also be possible for SpaceX.
Why It Matters: The comments come as Musk had previously stated that he would share an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/07/46622304/elon-musk-says-he-will-share-technical-updates-on-starship-before-next-launch-in-august">update on the Starship</a> project before the rocket's next launch, scheduled to take place in August.
Musk had also recently defended the company after President Donald Trump's comments on social media platform Truth Social about incentives and subsidies offered to the billionaire's companies. The government is also reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46544230/trump-turns-to-jeff-bezoss-project-kuiper-as-elon-musk-feud-threatens-spacex-role-in-175-billion-golden-dome-defense-project-report">exploring other partners</a> besides SpaceX for the $175 billion Golden Dome project.
Musk said that SpaceX <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46623210/elon-musk-slams-trump-for-axing-subsidies-on-renewable-energy-says-spacex-won-nasa-contracts-by-doing-a-better-job-for-less-money">won all NASA contracts</a> "by doing a better job" than other companies for a fraction of the cost and that the subsidies Trump mentioned "did not exist," He said.
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Major cryptocurrencies posted gains on Sunday evening as markets reacted positively to the Donald Trump administration&#8217;s landmark trade agreement with the European Union, with analysts attributing the improved risk sentiment to driving momentum in digital assets.
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The crypto market capitalization reached $3.96 trillion, up 1.40%, with Bitcoin maintaining 60.1% dominance and Ethereum holding 11.9% market share. 
United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced Sunday on X that &#8220;President [Donald] Trump just unlocked one of the biggest economies in the world,&#8221; describing the EU&#8217;s commitment to open its $20 trillion market and accept U.S. auto and industrial standards.
The deal includes EU purchases of $750 billion in American energy and $600 billion in U.S. investments, with tariffs set at 15% across the board. &#8220;Today is a historic day for U.S. trade and will strengthen our relationship with the European Union for decades to come,&#8221; Lutnick said.
Despite positive sentiment, crypto markets experienced significant liquidations over 24 hours, with 90,805 traders liquidated totaling $231.04 million, according to CoinGlass. The largest single liquidation occurred on HTX&#8217;s ETH-USDT pair, valued at $2.68 million.
The CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index registered 67, indicating Greed, up from 64 yesterday and matching last week&#8217;s reading. The index peaked at 88, signaling Extreme Greed, in November 2024 and bottomed at 15, reflecting Extreme Fear, in March 2025.
Gold retreated to $3,330 per ounce following three consecutive losing sessions as the U.S.-EU agreement reduced safe-haven demand. The U.S. Dollar Index dipped to 97.5 as the euro strengthened post-agreement.
Broader markets showed strength with S&amp;P 500 Futures at 6,451.75, up 0.42%. Nasdaq-100 Futures rose 0.56% to 23,552.50. The Dow remained at 44,901.92, unchanged from Friday.
The week ahead features Federal Reserve policy meetings and key economic data, including Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, ADP employment, and nonfarm payrolls, with the PCE price index monitored for tariff-related inflation pressures.
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Analyst Take: Crypto analyst Willy Woo highlighted Bitcoin Vector&#8216;s Risk-Off Signal, noting the current 97-day streak represents the second-longest in three years. &#8220;Bitcoin drives the entire crypto market. Knowing when it flips risk-off is critical,&#8221; Vector stated, emphasizing the signal&#8217;s effectiveness in identifying early transitions before major drawdowns.
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&mdash; Willy Woo (@woonomic) <a href="https://twitter.com/woonomic/status/1949562609801605327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Analyst Michaël van de Poppe observed Bitcoin testing range resistance over the weekend, suggesting a potential Monday correction before upward movement. &#8220;Bitcoin attacking $120,000 is an interesting case as there&#8217;s another extension in the trade war,&#8221; van de Poppe noted.
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&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1949509193481720274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis says there's a coin‑flip chance that artificial general intelligence will arrive within five years.
What Happened: "My estimate is sort of 50% chance by in the next five years, so by 2030 let's say. So I think there's a good chance that that could happen," he told the Lex Fridman Podcast, adding that his threshold for "true" AGI remains high.
Hassabis described AGI as intelligence that matches the cognitive functions of the brain, not the "jagged" profiles seen in today's systems. "It isn't kind of a jagged intelligence where some things, it's really good at … but other things it's really flawed at … You'd want that consistency of intelligence across the board," he said.
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He added that missing capabilities include "true invention capabilities and creativity."
Hassabis proposed stress‑testing a candidate system on "tens of thousands of cognitive tasks that we know that humans can do" and inviting "a few hundred of the world's top experts" to probe for failures over a month or two. If those experts find none, he said, "you can be pretty confident we have a fully general system."
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The definition of AGI remains fluid. Tom's Guide <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/sam-altman-claims-agi-is-coming-in-2025-and-machines-will-be-able-to-think-like-humans-when-it-happens">notes</a> that some experts define AGI as human‑level competence across all domains, while others focus on its capacity to learn, adapt, and perform tasks that mirror human cognition, which requires the system to go beyond its initial training data and generate truly autonomous output.
Why It Matters: Hassabis has recently sketched different timelines, telling one interviewer he expects AGI "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45599346/why-googles-demis-hassabis-disagrees-with-co-founder-sergey-brin-on-when-agi-will-arrive-and-sets-a-much-higher-bar">just after 2030</a>" and emphasizing, "I have quite a high bar." His stance contrasts with Google co‑founder Sergey Brin's prediction of AGI before 2030, a split that reflects the field's uncertainty over both definitions and pace.
Other leaders offer competing clocks. Anthropic's co‑founder has said A<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45938702/anthropic-co-founder-says-agi-possible-by-2028-but-transformative-ai-will-have-to-pass-the-economic-turing-test">GI is "possible" by 2028</a>, while many researchers debate whether AGI should mean human‑level performance across most tasks. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thinks that AGI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough">could arrive</a> during Donald Trump&#8217;s presidency.
Meanwhile, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, at a fireside chat in April, mentioned that it would be safe to assume that AGI would likely be achieved <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44856587/former-google-ceo-predicts-that-ais-sprint-toward-super-intelligence-could-put-a-smartest-human-in-every-pocket-by-2031">anytime between 2028 and 2030</a>.
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Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has confirmed signing a massive $16.5 billion chip manufacturing deal with Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), marking a major win for the South Korean giant's foundry business as it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37481465/tsmc-samsung-lead-recovery-in-asias-emerging-markets-with-ai-and-chip-sector-growth">fights for dominance</a> in the booming AI chip market against rivals like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
What Happened: On Monday, the South Korean tech giant disclosed in a regulatory filing that it had secured a multibillion-dollar chip production contract with an unnamed global client.
The deal, which officially began on July 26, 2024, runs through Dec. 31, 2033. While Samsung initially declined to name the counterparty, Musk later confirmed via X, formerly Twitter, that Tesla is the customer.
Musk revealed that the chips would be built at Samsung's new Texas fab and would power Tesla's next-generation AI6 chip, stating, "The strategic importance of this is hard to overstate."
He added that TSMC will handle AI5 chips, with production beginning in Taiwan and later moving to Arizona.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1949673345567592869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In a follow-up post, he said, "Samsung agreed to allow Tesla to assist in maximizing manufacturing efficiency," adding, "I will walk the line personally to accelerate the pace of progress."
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Why It's Important: The deal offers a potential turnaround for Samsung's foundry arm, which has faced delays at its new Texas plant and struggles with advanced 2-nanometer yields.
It also comes as South Korea races to secure U.S. trade agreements to avoid steep tariffs on chips and other exports. Samsung shares were up 2.43% at the time of writing.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings show that Tesla maintains strong positive momentum over the medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">More detailed performance metrics can be found here</a>.
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President Donald Trump&#8217;s latest trade deal with the European Union is drawing sharp criticism from several leading economists, who argue that it will disproportionately harm American consumers and businesses.
What Happened: Following Trump&#8217;s announcement on Sunday, economist Peter Schiff posted on X, with a blunt assessment of the deal, saying that &#8220;Americans lose again.&#8221;
Schiff says that under the new terms, &#8220;we will pay 15% tariffs to buy most European goods, but 50% tariffs to buy European steel, aluminum, or copper, driving up material costs for many U.S industries.&#8221; Meanwhile, he notes, &#8220;Europeans won&#8217;t pay any tariffs on most U.S. imports.&#8221;
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&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1949590339322605685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers echoed similar concerns, while highlighting the folly of imposing trade barriers. &#8220;These trade deals are all underwhelming for one simple reason,&#8221; he says, and that&#8217;s because trade barriers and tariffs have been tiny for decades.
&#8220;When tariffs are 1-2%, there&#8217;s not much to gain from a trade war,&#8221; he says, while warning that a 15% tax on imports can, however, &#8220;do a lot of harm to Americans.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">These trade deals are all underwhelming for one simple reason: While trade barriers were a big deal in Trump&#39;s youth, they&#39;ve been tiny for decades. When tariffs are 1-2%, there&#39;s not much to gain from a trade war. But you can do a lot of harm by charging Americans a 15% (or…
&mdash; Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinWolfers/status/1949610547743269279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Danish economist Lars Christensen pushed back against the narrative that this was a bad deal for the EU and a win for Trump. 
He says, &#8220;the deal lower[s] EU tariffs,&#8221; which he believes is &#8220;good news for European consumers,&#8221; while adding that it is bad for the U.S. economy.
Christensen agrees with both Schiff and Wolfers, saying that &#8220;the biggest losers are US consumers,&#8221; while comparing the deal to &#8220;shooting yourself in the foot&#8221; for the U.S., which he says &#8220;is never a victory.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Please read an economics book. The deal lower EU tariffs. That is good News for European consumers. Trump will tax American consumers a lot more. That is bad news for the US economy. The biggest losers are US consumers. Shooting yourself in the foot is never a victory. <a href="https://t.co/vkY1J2gKKK">https://t.co/vkY1J2gKKK</a>
&mdash; Lars Christensen (@MaMoMVPY) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaMoMVPY/status/1949622894759211384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The announcement of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46650830/donald-trump-announces-15-tariff-trade-agreement-with-eu-ending-months-of-trade-uncertainty">trade deal with the EU</a> on Sunday brought an end to months of trade and tariff-related uncertainties with the U.S.&#8217;s biggest trading partner. 
Besides the 15% tariff on imports from the region, the EU will also be buying $750 billion worth of U.S. energy, while investing $600 billion in the United States. Additionally, nations in the bloc will be purchasing weapons from the U.S., although no amount was mentioned. 
Meanwhile, top officials from the U.S. and China are set to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46651524/trumps-fentanyl-tariffs-in-beijings-crosshairs-as-china-us-reportedly-set-to-meet-for-stockholm-trade-talks">meet in Stockholm</a> to address pressing trade issues, with Trump saying last week that &#8220;We have the confines of a deal with China.&#8221;
U.S. stock futures are up pre-market, following news of the trade deal over the weekend. The S&amp;P 500 Futures are up 0.37%, trading at 6,449.00, and Nasdaq Futures at 23,538.25, up 0.50%, followed by Dow Futures, which rose over 150 points, up 0.33%, trading at 45,234.00, at the time of writing.
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On Saturday, Japan's top trade official said the country's new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">$550 billion investmen</a>t package with the U.S. could help finance Taiwanese chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) as they build semiconductor plants in America.
What Happened: Japan's chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa told public broadcaster NHK that Tokyo's sweeping U.S.-bound investment initiative could extend to foreign firms as long as their work supports Japan's supply chain goals, reported Reuters.
"For example, if a Taiwanese chipmaker builds a plant in the U.S. and uses Japanese components or tailors its products to meet Japanese needs, that's fine too," Akazawa said, without mentioning any specific firms.
He also addressed a White House statement saying the U.S. would retain 90% of returns, explaining this referred only to the equity portion and would not significantly reduce Japan's overall benefit.
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Why It's Important: TSMC, the leading contract chipmaker globally and a crucial supplier for Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), has already pledged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44486436/tsmcs-165-billion-bet-on-us-chip-manufacturing-raises-alarms-in-taiwan-amid-china-threat-experts-warn-taipei-must-plan-beyond-its-silicon-shield">$165 billion in U.S. investments</a>—$100 billion of which was announced alongside President Donald Trump.
The U.S. heavily depends on TSMC for advanced semiconductor production, which has sparked economic security concerns given Taiwan&#8217;s close geographic location to China, the report said.
TSMC has also been accelerating its growth in Arizona. The company aims to start operations at a second facility by 2027 and anticipates that up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46499511/taiwan-semiconductor-cfo-warns-of-margin-pressure-prudent-42-billion-capex-plan">30% of its advanced</a> 2nm chip production could ultimately be based in its Arizona plants.
However, last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned that TSMC's large Arizona chip plant might only meet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46622906/scott-bessent-warns-tsmcs-40-billion-arizona-fab-may-only-meet-7-of-us-chip-demand-blames-building-inspectors-red-tape-for-delays">7% of U.S. semiconductor demand</a>, pointing to regulatory challenges as a major barrier to expanding domestic production.
Meanwhile, economist Justin Wolfers has argued that Trump&#8217;s trade deal with Japan effectively acts as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46622277/trumps-trade-deal-with-japan-a-tax-on-americans-economist-says-not-remotely-optimistic-us-auto-companies-will-gain-as-toyota-and-honda-stocks-rally">tax hike on American consumers</a>. He also expressed doubt that the deal would significantly benefit U.S. automakers, citing Japanese consumers' preference for smaller cars.
Price Action: TSMC shares have risen 21.84% so far this year and 53.49% over the past 12 months, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that TSMC continues to show strong upward momentum across short, medium, and long-term timeframes. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">Additional performance data is available here</a>.
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Trump's $550 Billion Japan Trade Deal Could Benefit Taiwanese Chip Giants Like TSMC's US Expansion—If It Aligns With Tokyo's Interests

Amid ongoing trade tensions, top officials from the United States and China are scheduled to meet in Stockholm to address pressing trade issues. 
What Happened: This meeting marks the third encounter this year between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, as reported by <a href="https://apnews.com/article/stockholm-trade-china-us-bessent-he-lifeng-5a0a9e723eb521dc72df00f2ae549a9e">AP News</a> on Sunday.
The discussions in Stockholm are expected to maintain the current tariff levels while both nations work towards a potential meeting between their leaders later in the year. 
President Donald Trump had previously proposed tariffs, including a 145% import tax on Chinese goods, which disrupted global trade. Bessent mentioned on MSNBC that the U.S. and China have reached a &#8220;status quo,&#8221; with the U.S. imposing a 30% tariff on Chinese imports and China responding with a 10% tariff.
&#8220;We have the confines of a deal with China,&#8221; said Trump on Friday, according to the report.
The Stockholm talks aim to address issues like China&#8217;s industrial overcapacity and fentanyl-related tariffs. The Chinese embassy in Washington expressed hope for increased consensus and cooperation. The meeting could pave the way for a future summit between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with discussions focusing on commercial announcements and structural reforms.
Beijing is likely to press for the removal of the 20% tariff imposed by Trump over the fentanyl issue. China has taken the position that the cause of the fentanyl crisis lies in the U.S. Washington says China is not doing enough to regulate the chemicals used to make the drug, according to the report.
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On Sunday, Trump announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46650830/donald-trump-announces-15-tariff-trade-agreement-with-eu-ending-months-of-trade-uncertainty">15% tariff trade agreement with the European Union</a>, ending months of uncertainty. This agreement marked a significant reduction from the previously threatened 30% tariff.
Additionally, Trump recently declared a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">$550 billion trade deal with Japan</a>, which is expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs and open Japanese markets to U.S. products. 
As the U.S. continues to navigate its trade policies, the outcome of the Stockholm talks could significantly impact the global economic landscape, especially in light of Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/46163141/trump-says-hell-skip-trade-deals-set-global-tariffs-with-a-letter-pay-a-25-tariff-or-20-or-40-or-50">unilateral tariff strategy</a> that bypasses traditional trade agreements.
Trump announced plans to unilaterally impose new tariff rates on trading partners through formal letters, bypassing traditional trade agreements. He has dismissed ongoing negotiations as unnecessary, saying the U.S. would simply inform countries of their new rates—up to 50%—without meetings.
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For one 62-year-old tech manager in the San Francisco Bay Area, the numbers are there. The motivation? Not so much.&nbsp;
After decades in the industry, he's tired of layoffs, leadership changes, and trying to keep up with colleagues half his age. His wife, a retired elementary school teacher, has already called it quits. Now he's asking a <a href="https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=457522">question many dream of</a>: "Can I retire this year or should I work one more year?"
That's the title of his recent post on Bogleheads, a popular online forum where financially savvy users—nicknamed after investing guru Jack Bogle—gather to trade retirement strategies, portfolio tips, and the occasional reality check. The anonymous poster laid out a detailed case: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43076826/how-does-your-nest-egg-stack-up-heres-what-it-takes-to-be-in-the-top-10-of-retirement-savers">$2.65 million in retirement savings</a>, a $225,000 annual salary, and just $500 a month in rent, thanks to a generous mother-in-law who owns their Bay Area home.
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Still, he's not sure if it's enough.
"I manage a team of really great young people," he wrote, "but I am old enough to be their father (and in some cases almost their grandfather) and feel older and more out of touch every day."
His family's lifestyle is relatively stable—no major debt aside from a $490,000 mortgage on a second home in Sonoma County, which he plans to retire to. Their two kids, ages 15 and 17, have fully funded 529 plans. And once he turns 70, the household will have about $156,000 per year in guaranteed income from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44552100/i-have-no-doubt-theyre-going-to-raise-the-full-retirement-age-possibly-to-70-suze-orman-weighs-in-on-social-security-fears">pensions and Social Security</a>. The challenge? Covering roughly $200,000 a year in spending between now and then.
One of the most eye-catching parts of his post: "I know, I know, bad Boglehead. But at this point does it really matter?" That was his response to not having a traditional emergency fund—though he does have 2–3 years' worth of expenses sitting in a money market fund inside his rollover IRA.
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Some users gently pushed back. "You need to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46383766/can-you-guess-what-a-rich-retiree-with-3-million-spends-per-year-its-a-lot-less-than-youd-expect">dig into your expenses</a> a lot," one commenter warned, flagging gaps like health insurance, taxes, and potential spikes in post-college support for the kids. Another suggested monetizing the Sonoma home through short-term rentals if needed, calling it "a meaningful contribution towards a bridge income stream."
Despite some red flags, the overwhelming tone of the replies was optimistic. "At this point, your most precious asset is time," one user wrote. "I would retire in your shoes, unless I enjoyed my job." The original poster responded, "I no longer enjoy my job so this is helping to tip the scales in the retirement direction."
So what should someone in his position consider?
While every case is different, a few themes came up repeatedly in the responses. First, it's important to distinguish between temporary cash flow needs and long-term sustainability. With large guaranteed income kicking in at 70, his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46297527/who-actually-retires-with-2-5-million-the-number-is-shockingly-small-are-you-on-track-or-falling-behind">portfolio really only needs to bridge</a> the next 8 years. That changes the risk calculus.
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Second, expenses matter more than asset totals. At $200,000 per year, his current lifestyle is aggressive, but that figure may drop once the car loan is gone, the kids move out, and Medicare kicks in.
Third, flexibility is underrated. Several users pointed out that even if the market dips or expenses rise, he has backup options: rental income, consulting work, even downsizing later. Retirement doesn't have to be a one-way door.
And finally, there's the psychological factor. If the job is draining and he's financially close, then working one more year might buy a bit more peace of mind—but it also costs a year of time he says he no longer enjoys spending.
Ultimately, nobody on Bogleheads gave him a yes or no. But with the numbers on his side and the stress of the job piling up, it sounds like his mind is already leaning toward that Sonoma sunset.
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The All-Star Comedy Roast of the early 2000s was the stage for a memorable face-off between basketball icon Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7quU4RLkiA">event</a>, renowned for its no-holds-barred humor, saw Kimmel taking shots at all attendees, including O&#8217;Neal. 
Kimmel&#8217;s roast was filled with risqué genital jokes, some of which were directed at O&#8217;Neal. &#8220;I once walked in on Shaq in the steam room — his d— was so big I thought it was Muggsy Bogues in a fur hat,&#8221; Kimmel humorously remarked.
Kimmel didn&#8217;t stop at that, he also took aim at O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s ventures outside the basketball court, including his attempts at music and acting. &#8220;Seriously, what&#8217;s with the rapping? You can barely speak,&#8221; he said. 
&#8220;As bad as Shaq&#8217;s free throw shooting is, anyone who thinks that&#8217;s the worst part of his game has obviously never heard him rap,&#8221; he jested. 
Regardless of O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s platinum album, Kimmel didn&#8217;t pull any punches, even taking a dig at his speaking abilities.
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O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s acting career was also not spared from Kimmel&#8217;s roasting. &#8220;People&nbsp;forget how bad his acting&nbsp;is,&#8221; Kimmel stated, alluding to O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s roles in movies like &#8220;Blue Chips,&#8221; &#8220;Kazaam,&#8221; and &#8220;Steel&#8221;.
Despite the roast, O&#8217;Neal, renowned for his quick wit, took the jabs in good humor. He has since participated in roasts himself, including one for Justin Bieber in 2015. 
This event serves as a reminder of the camaraderie and humor that exists off the court, even among the biggest names in the sports and entertainment industry. 
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President Donald Trump has declared a 15% tariff trade deal with the European Union (EU), putting an end to several months of trade uncertainty with the U.S.&#8217;s biggest trade partner.
What Happened: The tariff rate is a significant drop from the 30% Trump threatened on July 12 and the 20% he proposed on April 2. Trump stated that the EU will not impose a tariff on U.S. imports, describing the deal as &#8220;satisfactory to both sides.&#8221;
According to the report <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/us-european-union-trade-deal-tariff-rate-fifteen-percent-rcna218380">by </a>NBC News, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, echoed Trump&#8217;s sentiment, stating that the pact will bring stability and predictability, which are crucial for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Despite the agreement, Trump confirmed that the&nbsp;50% tariffs on steel would&nbsp;remain unchanged. He also hinted at the possibility of further tariffs on pharmaceutical products, a sector where Ireland is a significant source. Trump has previously threatened 200% tariffs on such goods.
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As part of the agreement, Trump stated that the EU will purchase $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S. and invest $600 billion into the country. 
The EU nations will also be purchasing a significant amount of military equipment, though the exact amount is yet to be determined.
The agreement mirrors a recent trade deal with Japan, where&nbsp;Japanese imports will face a&nbsp;15% import duty. However,&nbsp;last year, the average U.S.&nbsp;tariff on imports from the&nbsp;EU&nbsp;was just 1.2%, according to&nbsp;Capital Economics&#8217; chief Europe economist.
Why It Matters: This agreement marks a significant shift in the U.S.-EU trade relations, which have been marked by uncertainty and tension in recent months. 
The reduced tariff rate and the EU&#8217;s commitment to purchase energy and invest in the U.S. could potentially boost the U.S. economy. 
However, the unchanged tariffs on steel and potential tariffs on pharmaceutical products could pose challenges to certain sectors. The impact of this agreement on the global trade dynamics remains to be seen.
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Born out of breakthrough research at the City University of Hong Kong, i2Cool&nbsp;is redefining the future of sustainable cooling. Founded by leading professors and young scientists from the School of Energy and Environment, the company transforms cutting-edge science—featured in top journals like Science—into real-world solutions. Its core technology, based on passive radiative cooling, enables electricity-free temperature reduction of up to 42°C using advanced nanomaterials.
From rooftops to textiles and automotive surfaces, i2Cool's coatings and films are already making an impact in nearly 30 countries. With a growing portfolio of zero-energy cooling products, i2Cool is helping cities, industries, and communities around the world move toward a cooler, greener, and carbon-neutral future.
Recently Benzinga&nbsp;spoke with Prof. Martin Zhu, Co-Founder and CEO of i2Cool, the trailblazing company behind electricity-free cooling technology that's making waves across more than 20 countries.
With a Ph.D. in Energy and Environment from City University of Hong Kong, Prof. Zhu stands at the intersection of cutting-edge research, climate innovation, and entrepreneurial impact.
Under his leadership, i2Cool has not only secured over HK$140 million in funding, but has also delivered real-world solutions—ranging from cooling skyscrapers and city buses to empowering underserved communities through social initiatives.
Here's an excerpt from our conversation with Prof. Zhu, where he discusses how i2Cool is redefining passive cooling, scaling globally, and driving climate resilience through deep-tech innovation and community-centered leadership.
The i2Cool has gained traction in 20+ countries across a range of applications. What is your strategic roadmap for expanding further into high-growth regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and LATAM?
We started with demonstration projects in Hong Kong, since being based there made it easier to access building owners and run pilot tests. As a cooling technology developed in the lab, we initially had no direct links to industry players. So our strategy was to prove the concept through local casework, collect reliable performance data, and then partner with distributors who already have strong connections in key sectors.
We're now replicating this model in regions like Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Our first projects in the UAE included high-profile sites such as Dubai Mall and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. These pilots allowed us to gather precise data showing how much energy can be saved and how significantly we can reduce surface temperatures.
With that data, we engage local distributors who understand the ecosystem and have access to industries such as construction, logistics, cold chain, and container infrastructure. These partners play a key role in promoting our technology within their networks, helping us scale in each market.
Because we didn't come from an industrial background, our focus has always been to build trust and credibility through results. By thinking globally but acting locally, and aligning with each region's market standards and expectations, we've been able to bring our lab-born solution to real-world applications across different countries.
You've successfully collaborated with government bodies and research institutions. How do you evaluate which partnerships to pursue—particularly when it comes to scaling R&amp;D or advancing regulatory adoption?
In the beginning, our material was still at the lab stage and hadn't been tested in real-world environments, which are very different from controlled lab conditions. The first actual application came through a pilot project supported by the Hong Kong government, in a government building near the airport. That project gave us valuable data—on durability, resistance to water droplets, dust, and other real-world factors. It also helped us fine-tune the material and formula to make the product more practical for field use.
This government-led trial was critical, as it validated the technology and gave us a performance reference for the broader market. After that, we gradually expanded to commercial projects—working with developers, shopping malls, and private buildings. So our journey has been step-by-step: from lab, to public sector validation, and then into the private market.
With origins in academic research and journal publications like Science, how did you bridge the gap between lab innovation and scalable commercial products? What were the key inflection points along the way?
Scaling up from lab to factory was one of the biggest challenges we faced. In the lab, we work with small-scale tools like beakers and stirrers, and use high-purity materials under ideal conditions. But in a factory setting, the equipment is much larger and the raw materials come from industrial suppliers, where quality can vary. We had to spend over three months fine-tuning the equipment parameters and testing different material sources to ensure we could replicate the lab results at scale.
Another major challenge was balancing performance and cost. In theory, achieving 99.9% reflectivity or emissivity would offer the best results, but doing so requires extremely high-grade materials, which can drive up the cost by 10 times. That's not always viable for the market. So we had to find the right formula that could deliver strong performance while remaining cost-effective.
In the end, the key was balance—between lab precision and industrial reality, and between optimal performance and market feasibility.
How is i2Cool aligning its long-term corporate strategy with global sustainability goals, such as Net Zero 2050 and ESG mandates?
In the short term, we focus on producing and selling final products—like coatings, films for buildings, and textiles for the B2C market—to prove the concept and demonstrate the value of our technology in real-world projects. This helps us collect data and build trust with customers.
But in the long run, our goal is to shift towards a platform model. We aim to produce only the core nanoparticle concentrate, which can be supplied to various manufacturers—paint, film, or fiber makers—who can then integrate our i2Cool technology as an additive into their own products. This would allow us to scale through established players in mature industries.
Ultimately, we want to focus on the technology itself and enable wide adoption across sectors. Given how quickly this industry evolves, we believe manufacturers are increasingly open to adopting innovative materials like ours into their existing product lines.
What emerging technologies or materials are in your pipeline that you believe will define the next phase of electricity-free cooling solutions? 
Currently, our product offers a single function: electricity-free cooling during summer by reflecting sunlight and emitting heat. But we're developing a second version that adapts to ambient temperature. In winter, the material will shift to a darker color to absorb solar energy and help warm indoor spaces. In summer, it returns to a lighter color to enable passive cooling. This version would be ideal for regions with seasonal variations, such as high-altitude countries.
We&#8217;ve also observed that in humid regions like Southeast Asia, especially during rainy days, the cooling performance drops because water vapor blocks thermal emission. To address this, we&#8217;re working on a new research direction—harvesting kinetic energy from raindrops to generate electricity.
In the future, our technology will offer dual functionality: passive cooling on sunny days and power generation on rainy days, making it suitable for diverse climates and conditions.
Given the wide range of use cases—from PV panels to textiles—how do you strike a balance between product customization and the need for scalable manufacturing?
Yes, it requires extensive trial work and strong quality control in the factory. Any time we switch to a lower-cost material or change suppliers, we must assess how it affects product performance. That's why we're building a systematic method to evaluate and verify the effectiveness of our technology.
For any startup aiming to strike the right balance between performance, cost, and market acceptance, it&#8217;s essential to first understand what the market needs and what level of performance is considered &#8220;good enough.&#8221; Defining those standards early on is key to scaling successfully.
How does customer feedback from real-world deployments—such as logistics operations in the UAE or public housing projects in Hong Kong—inform your product iteration process? 
Different customers have different expectations, largely shaped by their local climate conditions. For example, in the UAE's hot and dry climate, we initially expected our cooling material to reduce indoor temperatures by 3–5°C, similar to our Hong Kong trials. But in our first UAE project at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, it actually reduced temperatures by over 10°C—well beyond our expectations.
However, we soon discovered a new challenge: the extreme temperature difference between day and night in desert climates caused thermal expansion, which led to material cracking. While the cooling performance was excellent, the material's durability wasn't suitable for those conditions. So we returned to the lab and modified the formulation to improve elongation and resistance to thermal stress.
This experience showed us that every market has unique expectations and environmental demands. To succeed globally, we must start from the end-user's needs and continuously adapt the technology to local conditions and customer behavior.
With offerings like i2Coating, i2Film, and i2Membrane, is there a long-term plan to bundle or integrate these into a full-stack thermal management system for buildings or infrastructure?
Yeah, you raised a very good point because we have a lot of products and a lot of new things. Currently, our focus is on buildings and outdoor equipment in urban areas. But as we develop our ceramic-based solutions, we&#8217;re expanding into city infrastructure. In some large-scale projects in Hong Kong, we applied our material to expansive rooftop areas and found that not only did the buildings cool significantly, but the surrounding air temperature also dropped by 0.5 to 1°C.
This suggests that wide-scale application across urban infrastructure can help cool entire communities, contributing meaningfully to global climate goals—like the UN's target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Even a 0.5°C local reduction can have a major impact on mitigating the urban heat island effect and improving public thermal comfort.
That's why we're now pushing ceramic materials into public infrastructure. In parallel, we're also developing B2C products—like textiles, clothing, umbrellas, and other daily-use items—to empower individuals, not just institutions. We want our cooling technology to reach every part of the community, blending both ‘hardware' like buildings and infrastructure, and ‘software'—the people who live there.
I recently experienced the heatwave in Paris firsthand, and it was strikingly similar to what we see in Hong Kong. As extreme heat events become more common, even in high-altitude countries, we believe our technology has a role to play globally—not only for cities and industries, but for everyday people seeking relief from rising temperatures.
i2Cool integrates electricity-free cooling technology with traditional materials such as paint and textiles. How do you think this innovation will reshape the role of these materials in industries like construction and automotive? 
Our material is versatile and not limited to premium applications like buildings. While we&#8217;ve started with infrastructure projects to demonstrate clear cooling benefits, our broader goal is to scale the technology across diverse, accessible use cases. That's why we've begun integrating our core cooling nanoparticles into different substrates—like textiles—enabling B2C products for everyday use.
This shift builds on what we've learned from large-scale urban projects and is part of our strategy to move from niche adoption to widespread impact. We're also collaborating with research teams beyond our base at City University of Hong Kong, including Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Virginia, to test and adapt the technology for various climates.
Our mission goes beyond commercial rollout—we aim to foster a global ecosystem for green innovation. By working with universities, industries, and other partners, we hope to contribute to the wider climate solution through scalable, inclusive, and sustainable technologies.
How is i2Cool adapting its electricity-free cooling technology for the automotive sector, and what impact has it shown in real-world vehicle&nbsp;applications?
The i2Cool's electricity-free cooling technology is being adapted for the automotive sector through its i2Coating Auto and i2Film Auto product lines. These target vehicle bodies, windows, and wheel hubs, offering high solar reflectance, durability, and temperature reduction. The powder coating for wheel hubs reduces surface temperature by 10–18°C, while other coatings lower interior temperatures by up to 10°C.
i2Film Auto provides up to 94% mid-infrared emissivity with UV protection and transparency, suitable for all vehicle types—from passenger cars to RVs and service vehicles. Real-world trials show strong results: Hong Kong's Citybus retrofit saw a 4.6°C cabin drop and 26% energy savings; in mainland China, vehicles recorded cooling up to 10°C.
These results highlight the broad potential of i2Cool's solutions in the mobility&nbsp;sector.

'At i2Cool, We're Building A Global Ecosystem For A Green, Sustainable Future—Not Just Selling Technology,' Says Prof. Zhu

According to a recent poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal, a significant skepticism among Americans towards President Donald Trump&#8216;s tax-and-spending law. 
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-wsj-poll-tax-bill-support-ee51c67e?mod=hp_lead_pos2">poll</a>, which ran from July 16 to July 20, 2025, indicates that the law has only 42% support, with 52% opposition. The negative sentiment is particularly strong among Democrats, with 94% expressing disapproval. 
Additionally, 12% of Republicans and 54% of independents also oppose the law. A significant 70% of respondents believe the law will favor the wealthy, while a mere 7% think it will negatively impact this group.
The tax law is perceived as favoring the wealthy and large corporations, potentially to the detriment of the less fortunate and the federal budget.
Expectations are high that the legislation will negatively affect the poor,&nbsp;the working class, Social Security&nbsp;beneficiaries, the U.S. economy, Medicaid&nbsp;recipients, nutrition-assistance recipients,&nbsp;and the federal budget deficit.&nbsp;The Congressional Budget Office projects that the law will&nbsp;increase budget deficits by $3.4&nbsp;trillion through 2034.
Despite the skepticism, Republicans maintain their confidence in the law&#8217;s potential benefits for Americans. They emphasize its provisions for border security, energy production, and tax cuts. 
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They argue that Democrats effectively voted for tax increases by opposing the tax-cut extensions. Public opinion on the legislation&#8217;s impact is mixed, providing opportunities for both parties to shape perceptions. 
The poll also reveals potential avenues for Republicans to promote the law, with new tax cuts, including Trump&#8217;s &#8220;no tax on tips&#8221; policy, receiving strong support.
Conversely, Democrats view the law as a key issue for the upcoming midterm elections and are planning events to highlight its perceived downsides. They believe that a successful outreach over the next 15 months could lead to a rejection of the Republican majority.
Why It Matters: The mixed public opinion on the tax-and-spending law underscores the political divide in the country. The law&#8217;s perceived favoritism towards the wealthy and corporations could potentially influence the upcoming midterm elections, with Democrats planning to leverage this sentiment. 
Meanwhile, Republicans are banking on the law&#8217;s tax cuts and other provisions to sway public opinion in their favor. The next 15 months will be crucial in shaping the political landscape, as both parties vie for public support.
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According to a report, a 12-foot sculpture of&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8216;s head has been popping up in various national parks across the U.S. this summer, bearing a political message.
What Happened: The giant Musk head has been sighted at Yosemite, Arches, and Mt. Rainier National Parks, stirring up attention and online debates.
The anonymous individual behind this spectacle <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/travel/mysterious-giant-elon-musk-head-travels-americas-national-parks-saying-make-america-wait-again">told </a>Fox News that the sculpture serves as &#8220;part protest, part performance art.&#8221; 
The aim is to shed light on the recent layoffs and budget cuts across the National Park Service. The phrase &#8220;Make America Wait Again&#8221; etched on the sculpture is a play on President Donald Trump&#8216;s slogan, but the organizer clarified that it doesn&#8217;t target any specific political side.
A Michigan-based artist crafted the lifelike sculpture, complete with Musk&#8217;s characteristic smirk. The organizer chose to stay anonymous, stating,&nbsp;&#8220;It's not important who I&nbsp;am. It's about what this&nbsp;statue represents.&#8221;
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The images of the Musk sculpture have gone viral on Reddit, with the creator acknowledging&nbsp;the risks of such a&nbsp;public display but emphasizing the importance of the message it carries.
The giant Musk head is scheduled to appear in more parks, but the organizer has kept the details confidential.
Why It Matters: This unusual form of protest highlights the ongoing issues faced by the National Park Service due to budget cuts and layoffs. 
By using a sculpture of Elon Musk, a prominent figure known for his innovative ideas and disruptive approach, the organizer is drawing attention to these issues in a unique and impactful way. 
The viral nature of this spectacle on social media platforms like Reddit further amplifies the reach of its message. 
The organizer&#8217;s decision to remain anonymous puts the focus on the message rather than the messenger, emphasizing the importance of addressing the challenges faced by the National Park Service.
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The rich people view money differently from everyone else. They regularly invest money and let their cash grow over time. There's more to becoming rich and wealthy than saving money. You also have to put it in the right places to build your nest egg.
Financial personality Humphrey Yang recently explained a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@humphreytalks/video/7528489378839104798?lang=en">key trait</a> that sets rich people apart.
"They would rather have their money work for them," he said.
While rich people often enjoy work, these same people want to make more money from investments than from their salaries. Yang outlined how you can do the same.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Power Of Compound Interest</h2>
Yang explains that when your investment grows, the returns you generate fuel additional growth thanks to compound interest. If you invest $1,000 and earn 10% per year, you earn $100 at the end of the first year. Your $1,000 would then turn into $1,100.
However, if you maintain a 10% annualized return, your portfolio won't go from $1,100 to $1,200. Since you started with a $1,100 balance, you will now gain $110, resulting in a $1,210 portfolio.&nbsp;
Applying this same model with larger numbers demonstrates how quickly your portfolio can grow over time. For instance, a 10% return on a $1 million portfolio nets you an additional $100,000. That's a higher return than the average salary. It's possible for your investments to outearn you on the side, but you have to grow your portfolio over time to reach this point.
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Compound interest won't do much if you only have a $1 portfolio. You won't see it go from $1 to $10 in your lifetime if you rely on 10% annualized growth. That's why it is important to monitor your finances, trim your expenses, and put everything you save into assets that can multiply your wealth.
If you get a 100% return on $1,000, you end up with $2,000. However, getting a 10% return on $1 million results in an extra $100,000. It's nice to get high percentage returns, but those gains won't do much good if you have a small portfolio.
The great thing is that the more money you put into your portfolio, the easier it is to reach new milestones. Getting the first million is the hardest part, but it then becomes much easier to reach $2 million. Jumping from $2 million to $3 million is much easier than jumping from $1 million to $2 million. It's even easier to go from $9 million to $10 million compared to the other jumps mentioned earlier. Wealth compounds on itself and makes every milestone easier to achieve.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Don't Stash Your Money In A Savings Account</h2>
Most rich people do not stash their money in savings accounts due to their low returns. Not only is interest low on these accounts, but interest is also treated as ordinary income for tax purposes.&nbsp;
You can earn a much higher long-term return if you put the money into index funds, real estate, and other assets. Index funds are easier to manage since you just have to put money into a fund, and the manager handles the rest.
It's still good to have some money in a high-yield savings account to cover emergency expenses. It's a common recommendation to keep up to six months of living expenses in an emergency savings account. Once you reach this threshold, it may be a good idea to put any remaining cash into investments.
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino&nbsp;has expressed deep concern over the discoveries of government corruption and weaponization, assuring that ongoing investigations are being conducted strictly by the law.
What Happened:&nbsp;Bongino has revealed shocking information about government corruption that has left him deeply unsettled.
Bongino did not disclose the specifics of his findings, but confirmed that investigations into these matters are currently in progress and are being conducted in full compliance with the law.
&#8220;What I have learned in the course of our properly predicated and necessary investigations into these aforementioned matters, has shocked me down to my core,&#8221; Bongino said in a post on X.
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Despite not providing&nbsp;a timeline for when the&nbsp;public might be informed about these findings, Bongino emphasized that significant developments are taking place behind the scenes, even though his public visibility has reduced since his podcast days.
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&#8220;We&nbsp;are going to conduct these&nbsp;righteous and proper investigations by&nbsp;the book and in accordance&nbsp;with the law,&#8221; he reassured in the post, promising a dignified and honest pursuit of truth.
"We are going to get the answers WE ALL DESERVE. As with any investigation, I cannot predict where it will land, but I can promise you an honest and dignified effort at truth. Not ‘my truth,' or ‘your truth,' but THE TRUTH," he added further in the post. 
Why It Matters:&nbsp;The revelations by Deputy Director Bongino underscore the seriousness of the corruption issues within the government. These findings, while disturbing, are crucial in ensuring transparency and accountability in the government. 
The ongoing investigations, conducted in strict adherence to the law, are a testament to the FBI&#8217;s commitment to upholding justice. 
While the specifics of the corruption and weaponization issues remain undisclosed, the public can expect to be informed in due course as the investigations progress. 
Bongino&#8217;s assurance of conducting these investigations &#8220;by the book&#8221; reinforces the FBI&#8217;s dedication to a fair and lawful pursuit of truth.
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A former CIA officer has debunked claims made by&nbsp;Director of National Intelligence Tulsi&nbsp;Gabbard. Gabbard had previously accused the Obama administration of manipulating Russian intelligence to undermine Trump&#8217;s 2016 election victory.
What Happened:&nbsp;According to a report, Susan Miller, a CIA veteran, dismissed Gabbard&#8217;s allegations. 
Miller, who was part of the team that compiled the 2019 Mueller report, said in an interview with CNN, &#8220;We&nbsp;definitely had the intel to&nbsp;show with high probability that&nbsp;the specific goal of the&nbsp;Russians was to get Trump&nbsp;elected.&#8221;
As <a href="https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/skc/date/2025-07-25/segment/01">per</a> the report, Miller further clarified that during the investigation, they were only directed to &#8220;look at the data&#8221; and no one influenced the conclusions of the report. She added that if&nbsp;there had been any pressure,&nbsp;she and her team would have resigned.
"What Tulsi is saying is we only want to hear anything that's pro-Trump, pro-Trump policy, pro-this, pro-current Republican Party, from any of our intel services. And if we hear anything that's not that? Then we're going to come after you," Miller added. 
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"We looked at everything, and we're being now told that we somehow did it wrong," she continued. 
On July 18, Gabbard released a report&nbsp;claiming that the Obama administration&nbsp;had fabricated the &#8220;Russia hoax,&#8221; labeling it a &#8220;treasonous conspiracy.&#8221; Despite criticism from former President Obama and others, Gabbard has continued to stand by her claims.
Miller&#8217;s statements contradict Gabbard&#8217;s &#8220;evidence,&#8221; aligning with a&nbsp;bipartisan 2020 Senate Intelligence Committee&nbsp;report that also concluded Russia had attempted to influence the 2016 presidential election in Trump&#8217;s favor.
Why It Matters: This development adds a new layer to the ongoing debate over Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. 
Gabbard&#8217;s allegations against the Obama administration had stirred controversy, with her report being heavily criticized by several political figures, including former President Obama. 
Miller&#8217;s refutation of Gabbard&#8217;s claims, backed by the&nbsp;2020 Senate Intelligence Committee report, challenges the validity of Gabbard&#8217;s accusations and reiterates the conclusion that Russia did attempt to influence the election in Trump&#8217;s favor.
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A recent episode of &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVJJUc2oiHY">The Ramsey Show</a>&#8221; sparked frustration and sympathy after a caller revealed she was accidentally overpaid $48,000 by her employer—and now, nearly a year later, the company wants the full amount returned.
Rachel from Nashville said she and her husband had taken Dave Ramsey&#8216;s course last fall and were making major progress <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-pay-off-debt">paying down debt</a>. But in October, her large corporate employer made a huge payroll error, mistakenly paying her $48,000 in gross income she wasn't owed.
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The conversation that followed was somewhat confusing for both the hosts and the caller, as they tried to sort through the tangled details. One YouTube viewer summed up the chaotic conversation with a comment that captured the mood: &#8220;This conversation was worse than a tooth extraction.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tax Confusion And Delays Made It Worse</h2>
&#8220;I told them before it hit my bank account,&#8221; she explained. &#8220;Unfortunately, it was too far gone at that point.&#8221;
She said the net amount she received was $28,000 after taxes. Only about $3,300 of that was her actual paycheck. And even though she flagged the mistake immediately, it took the company 10 months to send her a repayment letter.
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Because the issue crossed into a new tax year, the employer is now asking her to repay the full gross amount, including $23,000 in taxes that were already sent to the IRS.
&#8220;It was taxed in my 2024 tax return,&#8221; she said, adding that the tax hit came out of pocket. To make things more confusing, the employer is offering to deduct 15% of her future paychecks until the debt is repaid.
Ramsey broke it down directly: &#8220;You don't pay more than what you actually owe.&#8221;
He explained that she should only repay what she physically received – about $24,000, after accounting for her real paycheck –&nbsp; and the rest should come back from the IRS once her taxes are corrected.
&#8220;You paid $23,000 more in taxes than you should have,&#8221; Ramsey said. &#8220;You should get all of that back.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The IRS Will Likely Have To Return The Tax Overpayment</h2>
Ramsey told her to have the company file an amended W-2 and to make sure her tax preparer files an amended return, so she can recover the $23,000 she never should have paid.
&#8220;If your CPA doesn&#8217;t know how to do that, get a new CPA,&#8221; he said. &#8220;This is not rocket science.&#8221;
Co-host Ken Coleman criticized the company for taking so long to fix its mistake: &#8220;A big company that has all the resources in the world to fix this, and they didn&#8217;t fix it quickly. Hate that for her, but it is fixable.&#8221;
Ramsey said that in his own business, if they accidentally overpay someone a few thousand dollars, they often just let it go. &#8220;You know what we do? Eat it. Just keep the money. We&#8217;re so stupid. We did this. We&#8217;re going to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/pay-taxes-with-credit-card">pay the stupid tax</a> and we&#8217;re going to fix it. &#8220;
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Dave Ramsey Caller Was Overpaid $48,000 By Her Employer. Now They Want It Back—'This Conversation Was Worse Than A Tooth Extraction'

In a move that could significantly impact preventive health services, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly considering the dismissal of all members of a crucial advisory committee.
What Happened: Kennedy is contemplating the removal of the entire&nbsp;United States Preventive Services Task&nbsp;Force (USPSTF). 
The USPSTF is an influential group of independent medical and public health professionals who volunteer to scrutinize scientific research on diseases and preventive health services.
Speaking with NBC News, Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), confirmed on Friday that &#8220;no&nbsp;final decision has been made&nbsp;on how the USPSTF can&nbsp;better support HHS' mandate to&nbsp;Make America Healthy Again.&#8221;
Earlier this month, Kennedy raised eyebrows among task force members by unexpectedly postponing a meeting centered on heart disease prevention, without offering a reason or rescheduling details, reports <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/rfk-jr-considering-firing-task-force-cancer-screening-rcna221188">the</a> outlet.
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The USPSTF plays a pivotal role in ensuring&nbsp;access to screenings and tests, as the Affordable Care Act&nbsp;mandates that most private insurers&nbsp;provide the services recommended by the group at no cost.
The task force has previously faced backlash&nbsp;from conservative groups for some&nbsp;of its decisions, including its &#8220;A&#8221;&nbsp;recommendation to cover the HIV&nbsp;prevention pill, PrEP.
The specific areas of health care that Kennedy might target by restructuring the panel remain uncertain. In June, he dismissed&nbsp;all 17 members of the&nbsp;Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices&nbsp;and replaced them with eight&nbsp;new members, including well-known vaccine critics.
Why It Matters: The potential dismissal of the entire USPSTF could have far-reaching implications for preventive health services in the United States. 
The task force&#8217;s recommendations influence the preventive services covered by private insurers, impacting millions of Americans. 
The move also raises questions about the future direction of preventive health policy under Kennedy&#8217;s leadership, particularly given his previous dismissal and replacement&nbsp;of the Advisory Committee on&nbsp;Immunization Practices.
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A high salary does not guarantee that you will <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@grantcardone/video/7528076206760021279?lang=en">build multi-generational wealth</a> for your children. What you do with your money can build wealth, and that's a key lesson Grant Cardone shared in a recent video.
"Wealth does not stop. Rich stops," Cardone explained.
Here's how you can use this insight to approach your finances differently and set the stage for multi-generational wealth.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your Wealth Can Outlive You</h2>
Cardone started the clip by mentioning that Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) founder Sam Walton still has five children who are on the billionaires list. His children are still on that list because Walton built the largest global retailer.
Walmart continues to generate positive cash flow for its heirs. While Walton doesn't earn any additional income, his assets have outlived him. Those assets continue to provide wealth for his children.
You can start a business and then hand it off to your children in the future. That's building wealth. You can also make a six-figure salary, but that salary vanishes the moment you pass away or can no longer fulfill the job's responsibilities due to age or another factor. It's also possible to get laid off from your job, while you have more control over your financial destiny if you start a business.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your Wealth Gets Split Up After Death</h2>
Cardone also mentioned that your wealth will get taxed and split up after you pass away. If you built your fortune on a rich salary with no assets, your children may not see a lot of it. Estate taxes and local taxes can also come into play, further reducing the inheritance you provide for your children.
That's why starting a business is valuable. The cash flow continues to arrive, and your heirs can improve the business to boost its profits. If you don't start a business, you can also invest in assets like stock and real estate that generate income.
It's better to be reminded of how your money will be taxed and split up when you pass your inheritance on to your heirs. It can give you the extra motivation to invest in passive assets and start a company that your children can inherit.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Build A Brand</h2>
Cardone wraps up the video clip by explaining that he's building a brand. He believes people will continue to talk about him for 50 years after he passes away. That type of brand will give his children more options. They can expand his work and continue to generate income from the company that he continues to build.
It's easier to build a brand than ever before. You don't have to invest in supplies, retail locations, or any high-budget items. You can get started by creating a website, offering services that you can scale, producing content, and interacting with people on social media.
Those efforts won't guarantee that you build a successful brand. However, if you are strategic about your core services, how you will identify your target customers, what marketing channels you use, and how you guide people along the customer journey, it's possible to develop a successful brand.
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케이티 허버티(Katy Huberty)는 모건 스탠리의 글로벌 리서치 책임자로, 인공지능(AI) 도입으로 인해 상당한 이점을 얻을 가능성이 있는 20개의 주식을 주목했다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 허버티는 현재 AI 도입을 위한 &#8220;전환점&#8221;에 있다고 언급했다. 그녀는 AI를 활용하여 수익을 증대시키는 기업들이 상당한 혜택을 누릴 준비가 되어 있다고 강조했다.
허버티는 이번 달 초 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-adopters-stocks-to-buy-beneficiaries-pricing-power-morgan-stanley-2025-1#home-depot-1">비즈니스 인사이더</a>와의 인터뷰에서 강력한 가격 결정력을 가진 기업, 즉 높은 수요로 인해 가격을 유지하거나 인상할 수 있는 기업들이 가장 큰 수익성 향상을 경험할 것이라고 지적했다.
그녀는 &#8220;가격 결정력은 기업들이 이러한 투자로 인한 생산성 향상을 고객에게 전가하지 않고 유지할 수 있게 해 줄 것&#8221;이라고 설명했다.
또한, 허버티는 그녀의 팀이 고객 노트에서 작성한 주식 목록을 언급했다. 이 주식들은 모두 AI를 도입하고 높은 가격 결정력을 가진 기업들로, 시가총액이 200억 달러 이상이다. 목록에는 홈디포(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), 써모 피셔 사이언티픽(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), 인튜이티브 서지컬(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), 디어 앤 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), 스포티파이 테크놀로지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), 메르카도리브레(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), 메리어트 인터내셔널(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), 힐튼 월드와이드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), 파카(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>), 슐럼버거 NV(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>), 존슨 컨트롤스 인터내셔널 PLC(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), 엑슨 엔터프라이즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), 쿠팡(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), 베이커 휴즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), 익스피리언 PLC, 델타 항공(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), 아이덱스 래버러토리스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" style="font-size: revert;" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>), 유나이티드 에어라인 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" style="font-size: revert;" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NASDAQ">UA</a>) 및 할리버튼(NYSE:<a class="ticker" style="font-size: revert;" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) 등이 포함되어 있다.
왜 중요한가요: AI 도입은 최근 몇 년간 뜨거운 주제가 되었으며, 많은 산업에서 비즈니스 운영을 혁신하고 수익성을 높일 수 있는 잠재력을 인식하고 있다.
허버티가 이러한 20개 주식을 지적한 것은 비즈니스 환경에서 AI의 중요성이 커지고 있음을 강조한다. AI 기술을 성공적으로 활용하는 기업들은 경쟁 우위를 얻을 수 있으며, 특히 강력한 가격 결정력을 가진 기업들이 그렇다.
이러한 발전은 투자 전략의 변화를 시사할 수 있으며, 투자자들이 강력한 AI 도입을 가진 기업들을 유망한 투자 기회로 보게 될 가능성이 있다.
다음 읽을거리:
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모든 것을 축하할 수 있는 원스톱 상점인 파티 시티 홀드코(Party City Holdco Inc.)가 사업 정리를 하고 있다. 회사 내 700개 매장에서 폐업 세일을 진행하고 있다.
파티 시티가 2년 만에 챕터 11 파산 보호를 신청한 것은 이번이 두 번째이다. 2023년에는 구조 조정 과정을 통해 거의 10억 달러에 달하는 부채가 제거되었다. 이는 이 회사를 계속 유지하기에 충분하지 않았다.
파티 시티는 또한 인플레이션과 같은 심각한 소동에 직면했으며, 이 체인의 창립자인 스티브 맨델(Steve Mandell)과의 뉴요 포스트  <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/party-citys-founder-blames-bankruptcy-on-private-equity-firms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인터뷰</a>에 따르면 조잡한 리더십에 직면했다.
파티 시티는 캐피털 그룹(Capital Group), 데이비슨 켐프너(Davidson Kempner) 및 실버 포인트 캐피털(Silver Point Capital)과 같은 투자 회사들이 소유하고 있다.
뉴저지 주 우드클리프 레이크에 본사를 둔 이 회사는 텍사스 남부 지역의 미국 파산 법원에 챕터 11을 신청했다.
파티 시티의 직원 12,000명 중 95% 이상이 대규모 청산 작업을 돕기 위해 <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/20/business/party-city-shut-down/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2월 28일</a>까지 남아 있을 것이다.
파티 시티의 폐업 소식은 파산한 소매업체 빅랏츠(OTCPK:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/biggq" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for BIGGQ">BIGGQ</a>)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42624759/big-lots-holds-liquidation-sales-analyst-pegs-competitor-as-major-beneficiary-market-share-capture-opportunity" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">구매자를 찾지 못한 지</a> 불과 며칠 만에 나왔다.
이 소매업체는 지난 9월 사모펀드 넥서스 캐피털 매니지먼트(Nexus Capital Management)에 자산을 매각할 예정이라고 발표한 바 있다. 그러나 이제 거래는 거의 불가능하다.
진정한 정리 세일 정신으로 회사는 &#8216;폐업&#8217; 폭발을 일으키고 있다. 또한 다른 옵션을 탐색하여 희망을 유지하고 있다. 이것이 넥서를 다시 테이블로 끌어들이는 것인지 아니면 새로운 구매자를 찾는 것인지는 아직 알 수 없다.
그게 다가 아니다. <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%94%9C-%EB%94%94%EC%8A%A4%ED%8C%A8%EC%B9%98-%EC%8A%A4%ED%86%A8%EB%A6%AC-%EB%AF%B8%EA%B5%AD-%EC%82%AC%EC%97%85%EB%B6%80-%ED%8C%8C%EC%82%B0-%EB%B3%B4%ED%98%B8-%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD-%EC%95%A8%EB%A6%AC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">벤징가 딜 디스패치</a>는 지난달 보도한 바에 따르면 더 컨테이너 스토어(The Container Store)는 파산 위기에 처해 있었다. 비욘드(Beyond Inc.)와 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41356027/whats-going-on-with-container-store-stock-after-getting-40m-investment-from-beyond" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">거래를 체결할 수 없었던</a> 방법을 기억해 보자. 이 <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241222725949/en/The-Container-Store-to-Execute-Comprehensive-Recapitalization-Transaction-with-Lender-Support-to-Best-Position-the-Company-for-Future-Success" target="_blank" rel="noopener">서류</a>는 12월 22일 일요일 텍사스 지방 법원에서 공식화되었다.
그러나 파티 시티 및 빅랏츠와는 달리 더 컨테이너 스토어는 계속 영업을 하고 있다.
더 컨테이너 스토어의 CEO인 사티쉬 말호트라(Satish Malhotra)는 &#8220;우리의 전략은 타당하다&#8221;고 말했다.
이 사랑받는 스토리지 솔루션 및 재택 서비스 제공업체가 재정을 정리하고 있다. 이 회사의 정기 대출 기관 중 최대 90%가 거래 지원 계약에 동참했다.
더 컨테이너 스토어는 4,000만 달러의 신규 자금을 확보하고 4,500만 달러의 부채를 삭감하게 된다. 이 모든 것은 더 컨테이너 스토어가 파트너, 공급업체 및 이해관계자들과의 약속을 차질 없이 지키는 것을 목표로 하고 있음을 의미한다.
이 회사는 향후 30일 이내에 파산을 종료할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 다시 등장하면 개인 회사가 될 것다.
스웨덴에 있는 더 컨테이너 스토어의 엘파(Elfa) 사업은 영향을 받지 않는다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록에 신규 등장</h2>
비락타 테라퓨틱스(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/virx" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for VIRX">VIRX</a>)가 매각을 고려하고 있다. 바이러스 관련 암에 초점을 맞춘 이 종양학 회사는 전략적 검토의 일환으로 이 프로세스를 발표했다. 비락타는 재발성/불응성 EBV+ 림프종에 대한 Nana-val의 중추적인 2상 NAVAL-1 시험을 새로운 안전성 문제를 언급하지 않고 자발적으로 종료했다. CEO 마크 로테라(Mark Rothera)는 Nana-val의 향후 승인에 대해 여전히 낙관적이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 업데이트</h2>
12월 23일 로이터 통신은 인수 회사인 TPG가 상업용 부동산 소유자 및 주거용 주택에 태양 에너지 공급업체인 알터스 파워(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/amps" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for AMPS">AMPS</a>)를 인수하기 위해 협상 중이라고 보도했다. 경쟁 입찰이 나타날 수 있다.
알리바바 그룹 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/baba" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for BABA">BABA</a>)은 약 40억 달러 규모의 거래를 통해 한국 사업장을 신세계 그룹의 이마트(E-Mart Inc.)와 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42680655/alibaba-nears-4b-e-commerce-merger-with-south-koreas-e-mart-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">합병할 예정</a>이다. 이러한 전략적 움직임은 경쟁이 치열한 한국의 온라인 소매 시장에서 입지를 강화하는 것을 목표로 한다. 이 잠재적인 합작 투자는 두 회사의 전자상거래 자산을 결합하는 것이다. 블룸버그는 목요일에 논의가 진행 중이라고 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-26/alibaba-is-said-to-near-4-billion-deal-with-korea-s-e-mart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 메모</h2>
베인 앤 컴퍼니(Bain &amp; Co.)에 따르면 2024년에는 사모펀드 및 금융 투자자들이 새로운 관심을 보였다. 거래 가치는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">약간 낮은 이자율</a>로 인해 전년 대비 29% 증가했다.
사소한 부채 비용 변화의 영향을 덜 받는 기업 M&amp;A는 2023년보다 12% 더 높은 한 해를 마무리할 것으로 예상되며 모든 지역에서 거래량이 7% 증가할 것이라고 이 회사가 밝혔다.
&#8220;전체적으로 M&amp;A 활동 수준은 중간 수준인 3조 5천억 달러였다&#8221;고 이 회사가 지적했다. &#8220;2010년대 중반에 우리가 본 것과 일치하는 수치이다.&#8221;
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알리바바 그룹 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)은 약 40억 달러로 평가되는 이마트와의 한국 사업 합병을 거의 마쳤다고 전해졌다. 이 전략적 움직임은 한국의 경쟁이 치열한 온라인 소매 시장에서의 입지를 강화하기 위한 것이다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 잠재적인 합작 투자로 이들 두 회사의 전자상거래 자산이 결합되어 네이버(Naver Corp.)와 쿠팡(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>)와 같은 현지 경쟁자들에 맞설 수 있는 더 강력한 체제가 만들어질 것이다. 논의는 진행 중이며, 이번 주 중 발표가 있을 수 있지만, 합의의 최종화는 더 오랜 시간이 걸릴 수 있다고 블룸버그가 목요일에 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-26/alibaba-is-said-to-near-4-billion-deal-with-korea-s-e-mart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>했다.
이번 합병은 알리바바가 중국 주요 시장의 성장 둔화 속에서 국제적 입지를 확장하고자 하는 상황에서 이루어졌다. 한편, 신세계그룹의 이마트는 전자상거래 부문을 적극적으로 성장시키고 있으며, 2021년에는 약 30억 달러에 이베이(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>)의 한국 시장 지배 지분을 인수하기도 했다.
알리바바와 이마트 모두 현재 <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">벤징가</a>에 이 문제에 대해 언급하지 않았다.
관련 기사 보기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%95%84%ED%81%AC-%EC%9D%B8%EB%B2%A0%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EC%9D%98-%ED%88%AC%EC%9E%90-%EC%9B%80%EC%A7%81%EC%9E%84-%ED%85%8C%EC%8A%AC%EB%9D%BC%ED%8C%94%EB%9E%80%ED%8B%B0%EC%96%B4-%EB%A7%A4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">캐시 우드가 이끄는 아크 인베스트의 월요일 움직임: 테슬라와 팔란티어 주식 매도, 아마존 추가</a>
이번 개발은 정치적 불안정으로 인한 소비자 신뢰도 하락이라는 배경 속에서 발생한 일로, 윤석열 대통령의 계엄령 선언과 이후 탄핵으로 인해 발생한 일이다.
왜 중요한가: 알리바바와 이마트의 잠재적 합병은 알리바바가 핵심 전자상거래 운영에 재초점을 맞추려는 광범위한 전략의 일환이다. 올해 초, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36912036/alibaba-plans-to-sell-off-grocery-and-retail-assets-doubles-down-on-e-commerce-core">알리바바는</a> 식료품 사업인 프레시포(Freshippo)와 소매업체 RT-마트를 포함한 여러 소비자 부문 자산을 매각할 계획을 발표했다. 이 움직임은 조 차이(Joe Tsai) 회장과 에디 우(Eddie Wu) CEO의 주도하에 비핵심 및 수익성이 없는 사업부를 정리하려는 회사의 전략적 전환과 일치한다.
또한, 알리바바가 최근 한국 의류 브랜드인 에이블리(Ably Corp)에 7,140만 달러를 투자하여 2024년 한국 최초의 유니콘으로 만든 것은 알리바바의 한국 시장에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있음을 보여준다. 이 투자는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42260627/south-korea-gets-its-first-unicorn-of-2024-as-china-based-alibaba-invests-714m-in-ably-corp">에이블리를 10억 달러 이상으로 평가</a>하여 이전 평가에서 크게 상승한 것이다.

다음 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42638862/kiyosaki-warns-of-global-financial-crisis-protect-your-wealth-by-investing-in-real-assets?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘부자 아빠 가난한 아빠&#8217; 저자 로버트 기요사키, 글로벌 금융위기 경고: ‘실물 자산에 투자하여 당신의 재산을 보호하라&#8217;</a></li>
</ul>
면책 조항: 본 콘텐츠는 일부가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>의 도움을 받아 작성되었으며, Benzinga 편집자에 의해 검토 및 발행되었습니다.
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억만장자 투자자 체이스 콜먼(Chase Coleman)의 헤지펀드인 타이거 글로벌 매니지먼트가 최신 <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1167483/000091957424006690/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml">양식 13F</a>를 목요일에 제출하고 이전 분기의 거래 활동을 공개했다. 타이거 글로벌의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/opinion/24/08/40422936/steal-these-two-stock-ideas-from-the-best-investors-in-the-world">포트폴리오 변화</a>를 살펴보겠다.
상세 내용: 타이거 글로벌은 234억 4천만 달러의 자산을 운용하고 있으며 상위 5개 보유 종목에는 변화가 없었다:
<ul>
<li>메타 플랫폼스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>마이크로소프트 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>알파벳 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</li>
<li>아폴로 글로벌 매니지먼트 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)</li>
<li>씨 리미티드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>)</li>
</ul>
다음 읽어볼 내용: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41949068/bitcoin-could-reach-1-million-by-2037-economist-says-buy-of-a-lifetime-opportunity">비트코인은 2037년까지 100만 달러에 도달할 수 있다고 경제학자가 말했다: &#8216;평생의 기회&#8217;</a>
신규 포지션: 타이거 글로벌은 플러터 엔터테인먼트(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/flut" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for FLUT">FLUT</a>)에 8억 1,130만 달러 규모의 신규 포지션을 열었다. 플러터 엔터테인먼트는 팬듀얼(FanDuel)의 모회사입니다. 또한, 타이거 글로벌은 셔윈 윌리엄즈(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shw" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SHW">SHW</a>) 주식에 2억 1,140만 달러를 투자하고, 한국 전자상거래 플랫폼 쿠팡(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cpng" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CPNG">CPNG</a>)에 4,890만 달러 규모의 포지션을 열었다.
주목할 만한 거래: 타이거 글로벌은 대만 반도체 제조(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tsm" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for TSM">TSM</a>)주식을 564,090주 추가 매입하여 총 보유 주식을 3,634,980주로 늘렸다. 또한, 테이크투 인터랙티브 소프트웨어 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ttwo" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for TTWO">TTWO</a>)주식을 195,714주 추가 매입하여 현재 보유 주식 수를 5,839,256주로 늘렸고, 현재 가치가 8억 9,750만 달러에 달한다.
청산한 포지션: 헤지 펀드는 아스테라 랩스(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/alab" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ALAB">ALAB</a>)와 덱스콤 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dxcm" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for DXCM">DXCM</a>)의 포지션을 청산했다.

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타이거 글로벌 헤지펀드가 플러터 엔터테인먼트 주식을 매수하고 덱스콤을 매도

유명한 투자자 스탠리 드러켄밀러(Stanley Druckenmiller)는 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)의 지분을 크게 줄였으며 이는 그의 투자 전략 변화를 나타낸다.
What Happened: 드러켄밀러의 듀케인 패밀리 오피스(Duquense Family Office)는 1분기에 엔비디아 주식 441,551주를 매각하여 보유 지분이 72% 감소했다고 비지니스 인사이더(Business Insider)가 미 증권거레위원회(SEC)에 신고된 13F 보고서를 인용해 <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stanley-druckenmiller-trims-nvidia-stake-copper-exposure-13f-q1-duquense-2024-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도했다.</a>
상당한 감소에도 불구하고 엔비디아는 약 1억 5,900만 달러의 가치로 이 포트폴리오에서 7번째로 큰 위치를 유지하고 있다.
드러켄밀러는 또한 지난 분기에 총 가치 약 2억 4,200만 달러에 인수된 엔비디아의 모든 콜 옵션을 청산했다. 엔비디아가 1분기에 82% 급등하여 사상 최고치를 기록했다는 점을 고려할 때 이러한 움직임은 또 다른 중요한 이익 획득일 가능성이 높다.
드러켄밀러의 다른 중요한 거래에는 러셀(Russell) 2000 지수의 콜 옵션을 통한 소형주에 대한 6억 6,400만 달러의 투자가 포함된다. 이 포지션은 듀케인의 최대 규모이며, 그 뒤를 이어 4억 6,800만 달러 상당의 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) 및 약 4억 달러 상당의 한국 전자 상거래 회사인 쿠팡(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>)의 지분을 보유하고 있다.
또 다른 주목할만한 거래는 드러켄밀러가 구리 광산 기업 프리포트 맥모란(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) 자신의 투자 지분을 거의 3배로 늘린 것인데, 현재 가치는 약 6,500만 달러이다. 이는 미국 경제 전반에 대한 낙관적인 전망을 나타낼 수 있다.
Why It Matters: 엔비디아의 지분을 줄이기로 한 드러켄밀러의 결정은 이 회사의 미래가 의문시되는 시점에 이루어졌다. 최근 한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38863095/nvidia-stock-faces-decline-in-coming-years-as-ai-chip-demand-softens-warns-analyst-were-looking-">분석가의 경고</a>에 따르면 엔비디아의 주식은 GPU 수요 감소로 인해 최근 상승세를 유지하지 못할 수도 있다.
드러켄밀러의 움직임은 또한 AI 혁명이 너무 빠르게 진행되었다고 언급하며 엔비디아 지분의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/05/38679782/george-soros-ex-employee-just-sold-a-large-nvidia-stake-druckenmiller-says-it-was-a-hell-of-a-run">상당 부분을 매각</a>한 그의 전 상사인 조지 소로스(George Soros)의 유사한 결정에 따른 것이다.
이러한 우려에도 불구하고 엔비디아의 주가는 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/05/38569426/nvidias-roller-coaster-ride-through-early-2024-sets-the-stage-for-a-potential-market-shakeup-as-inv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">롤러코스터를 타고</a> 1분기에 96%의 상승 랠리를 경험했다.
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쿠팡(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>)의 주가는 이 회사가 엇갈린 1분기 재무 실적을 발표한 후 수요일 하락했다. 이 보고서의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38696336/wall-street-poised-for-muted-open-on-mixed-earnings-with-more-fed-speeches-in-store-analyst-sees-s-">주요 내용</a>을 살펴보자.
세부 사항 (The Details):
쿠팡은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/b38680949/coupang-announces-results-for-first-quarter-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">분기별 이익</a>을 주당 5센트로 보고했는데, 이는 애널리스트 컨센서스인 주당 6센트를 밑도는 수치로 지난해 같은 기간과 변함이 없다.
분기별 매출은 71억 1,000만 달러로 분석가 컨센서스 추정치인 69억 1,000만 달러를 넘어섰고, 이는 지난해 같은 기간 매출 58억 달러보다 22.66% 증가한 수치이다.
이 회사는 제품 상거래 부문 순매출이 65억 달러로 전년 대비 15% 증가했으며, 제품 상거래 활성 고객이 2,150만 명에 달해 전년 대비 16% 성장했다고 밝혔다.
쿠팡의 최고 재무책임자(CFO)인 거라브 아난드(Gaurav Anand)는 &#8220;우리의 결과는 고객 경험과 운영 우수성에 대한 우리의 노력을 반영한 것이다&#8221;라고 말했다. &#8220;우리는 한국에서 거대하고 고도로 세분화된 5,600억 달러 규모의 상거래 기회에서 한 자릿수 점유율을 유지하고 대만에서는 훨씬 더 작은 점유율을 유지하면서 고객을 놀라게 하는 데 계속 집중하고 있다.&#8221;
미즈호(Mizuho)의 애널리스트인 제임스 리(James Lee)는 쿠팡에 대한 중립적인 평가를 유지하고 이번 발표에 따라 목표주가를 20달러에서 23달러로 상향 조정했다.
관련 뉴스: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38683061/reddit-shares-soar-on-first-post-ipo-q1-results-strong-q2-guidance">IPO 이후 처음으로 발표된 Q1 결과와 강력한 Q2 가이던스로 인해 레딧의 주식이 급등</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">제 쿠팡(CPNG) 주식을 팔아야 할까요?</h3>
주식을 팔아야 할지, 아니면 보유해야 할지 결정하는 것은 투자자의 전략과 리스크 허용치에 따라 크게 달라진다. 스윙 트레이더들은 자본 이익을 확보하기 위해 수익률이 높은 주식을 판매할 수 있다면, 장기 투자자들은 주가의 추가 상승을 기대해서는 이러한 유형의 주가 변동에 대해 더 긍정적일 수 있다.
마찬가지로, 손실을 최소화하려는 트레이더들은 특정 비율로 하락하는 주식을 팔 수 있지만, 장기 투자자들은 이를 할인된 가격으로 더 많은 주식을 구매할 수 있는 기회로 보기도 한다.
쿠팡의 주식은 올해 들어 30.34% 상승했다. 이는 평균 연간 수익률인 -13.91%와 비교해 봤을 때 이 주식이 자신의 과거 평균을 능가했다는 뜻이다. 투자자들은 이 주식의 움직임을 과거의 성과와 비교해 봄으로써 이러한 움직임이 정상적인 것인지, 아니면 잠재적인 거래 기회인지를 파악할 수 있다.
투자자들은 시장의 역학적인 요소들도 고려해야 한다. 상대강도지수(RSI)를 통해 주식이 과매수인지, 과매도인지를 파악할 수 있다. 쿠 주식의 현재 RSI는 72.53으로, 과매수 조건을 나타내고 있다.
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CPNG 주식의 가격 움직임: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, 쿠팡의 주식은 수요일 9.26% 하락한 21.46달러에 마감했다.
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