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퓨처 펀드 LLC의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙은 화요일(11일) 리프트(NASDAQ:LYFT)의 기록적인 2024년 실적을 강조했다. 그는 2024년 리프트가 미국과 캐나다에서 4,400만 명 승객에게 서비스를 제공했다는 데이비드 리셔 CEO의 발표를 공유했다.

게리 블랙, 리프트의 강력한 4분기 실적에 주목

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테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA)가 엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA)와 알파벳(NASDAQ:GOOGL, GOOG)에 이어 퓨처펀드의 3위 보유 종목으로 올라섰다. 이러한 내용은 퓨처펀드의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙이 월요일(6일) 발표했다. 

게리 블랙의 퓨처펀드, 엔비디아·알파벳 잇는 3위 보유 종목은 테슬라

저명한 투자자 게리 블랙는 테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA)가 새로운 저가형 전기 자동차를 출시함으로써 상당한 성장을 이룰 수 있을 것으로 본다. 게리 블랙은 테슬라 목표주가를 300달러에서 380달러로 27% 올렸다.

게리 블랙, 테슬라 목표주가 380달러로 27% 상향: 저렴한 해치백 차량 출시 &#34;확신&#34;

A call to &#8220;The Dave Ramsey Show&#8221; took an unexpected turn when Jean, a 70-year-old woman from Lexington, Kentucky, called in for financial advice. She explained that she was set to inherit $175,000 and wanted to keep it private from her husband of over 50 years. Her goal was to ensure the money went to her children and was available if her elderly mother needed care.
Dave Ramsey, known for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43741282/dave-ramsey-says-parents-shouldnt-buy-their-teenagers-cars-it-creates-ridiculous-expectations-for-life">giving honest advice</a>, quickly asked why she felt she had to hide the money and keep such a big secret. As the conversation unfolded, it became clear that Jean's marriage had been dysfunctional for decades. She described a long-standing lack of respect from her husband toward her family, leading her to believe he would try to control the inheritance if he found out about it.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dave's Take</h2>
Dave didn't hesitate to tell Jean that hiding things from a spouse is not healthy. He acknowledged that while she had every legal right to manage the money independently, deception was not the way to go.&nbsp;
"I don't think it's healthy for you, and I don't think it's healthy for him," he said.
He pointed out that the real issue wasn't just the inheritance—it was the quality of her marriage. The fact that she didn't feel safe sharing this information was a red flag. "This isn't just a precarious relationship. This is a horrible relationship," Dave said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Protecting Her Money Without Hiding It</h2>
While Dave refused to encourage deception, he did offer Jean sound legal advice. He suggested she <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/03/37593532/estate-planning-why-you-may-want-to-consider-a-trust-instead-of-a-will">create a trust</a> and a will to make sure her children got the money. He also recommended talking to an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/03/37593532/estate-planning-why-you-may-want-to-consider-a-trust-instead-of-a-will">estate planning attorney</a> to make sure everything was done properly.
"If you do what I'm talking about," Dave assured her, "he has absolutely no access to the money unless you give it to him."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Small Compromises Create Big Problems</h2>
Beyond the financial advice, Dave and his co-host dug into a deeper issue—how Jean ended up in such an unhealthy relationship after 50 years. They emphasized that major life problems don't appear overnight. They result from small compromises, lack of communication, and avoiding difficult conversations for years.
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By degrees, people allow bad situations to grow until one day, they find themselves stuck, feeling powerless. This applies not only to relationships but also to finances, careers, and personal growth. You don't just wake up in a bad place—it happens little by little when you stop being intentional.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Face Issues Head-On</h2>
Jean's story serves as a cautionary tale for anyone avoiding difficult conversations. Whether it's about money, marriage, or personal growth, ignoring problems won't make them disappear—it only makes them worse.
Dave encouraged Jean to seek counseling, talk to her pastor, and get support from people who could help her make real changes. The inheritance might have sparked the call, but the real issue was much deeper.
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If You Do What I'm Talking About…'—Dave Ramsey Reacts To A Caller Who Wants To Hide Inheritance From Her Husband Of 50 Years

The Trump administration plans to overhaul food assistance programs, with the new Department of Agriculture leadership promising to fix what they call Biden-era &#8220;financial mismanagement&#8221; of food benefits.
Kailee Buller, the new USDA chief of staff, accused former department Secretary Tom Vilsack of putting politics over commonsense in managing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. "Make no mistake, Secretary Vilsack and Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean put politics over commonsense, ignoring scores of USDA financial analysts and policy experts," Buller <a href="https://www.fns.usda.gov/newsroom/usda-0020.25">said in a statement</a>. "The Trump Administration will immediately correct this egregious action, making certain material weaknesses like this do not happen again."
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However, Buller did not provide specifics on a General Accounting Office review findings or how the administration intends to fix the alleged mismanagement.
The criticism comes as House Republicans propose $230 billion in cuts across USDA programs. The reductions would likely decrease current benefit levels, not just expand work requirements, <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/02/12/congress/house-gop-budget-targets-snap-cuts-00203872">according to Politico</a>.
<a href="http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap#:~:text=SNAP%20is%20the%20Nation's%20largest,Federal%20cost%20of%20%24112.8%20billion.">According to the USDA</a>, SNAP served an average of 42.1 million Americans monthly in fiscal year 2023, accounting for about 68% of USDA nutrition spending. Nearly 40% of recipients in 2022 were children, with 11.6% under age 5 and 28% between ages 5 and 17. The program provides critical food benefits to supplement the grocery budgets of low-income families.
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The Biden administration had increased benefits by updating the Thrifty Food Plan to reflect current food prices and dietary guidance, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-announces-plans-snap-benefit-reform-2030452">according to Newsweek</a>. Republican lawmakers opposed the move, with House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson (R-PA) attempting to restrict USDA&#8217;s authority to revise the plan in his proposed 2024 Farm Bill.
&#8220;This is not about &#8216;cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.&#8217; It&#8217;s about slashing benefits for working-class Americans to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-rich,&#8221; <a href="https://x.com/RoKhanna/status/1889824185251160172">Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) posted on X</a>. Experts at the Center for American Progress warn that the Republican-controlled Congress will likely target the critical food aid program.
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The proposed cuts face resistance from some Republicans in competitive districts concerned about impacts on low-income families ahead of 2026 midterms. States with the highest percentage of SNAP recipients in 2023 included Oregon, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Illinois, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
The department faces additional changes under Trump. On Monday, it terminated 18 contracts totaling $9 million as part of Elon Musk&#8216;s government efficiency initiatives, while reportedly removing climate change references from its website. The USDA has also seen climate program funding slashed.
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A simple pizza delivery turned into an incredible story of generosity after a 20-year-old driver braved a snowstorm to deliver an order—only to get a measly $2.15 tip from a customer in an affluent neighborhood.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The $2 Tip That Started It All</h2>
On Jan. 11, Lt. Richard Craig—known as Officer Craig on TikTok—was on duty in Brownsburg, Indiana, when he spotted Connor Stephanoff trekking through the snow in sneakers and sweatpants, carrying a pizza. Curious about his situation, Craig asked how much he got tipped.
"Two dollars," Stephanoff answered. Craig was floored. "Man, cold-blooded! Two dollars!" he exclaimed in disbelief.
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Realizing the harsh conditions Stephanoff was working in, Craig gave him $15 of his own money and posted the encounter on TikTok. The <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@officercraig/video/7458528700187839775">video</a>, showing Stephanoff trudging through deep snow after parking his car nearly half a mile away, quickly went viral, racking up thousands of views and comments from outraged viewers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Turning Frustration Into Action</h2>
Craig couldn't shake the unfairness of the situation, so he launched a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-rockstar-pizza-drivers-dedication">GoFundMe campaign</a> on Jan. 12 titled "Support Rockstar Pizza Driver's Dedication." He initially hoped to raise just $500 to reward Stephanoff's dedication.
"I would LOVE to raise at least $500 for this guy!" Craig wrote in the fundraiser description, praising Stephanoff's work ethic and commitment despite the harsh conditions.
But the internet had bigger plans.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Over $45K Raised in Weeks</h2>
In just over a month, donations exploded past $45,000, with more than 2,100 people chipping in. The highest donation—$1,500 from an anonymous donor—was just one example of how much support Stephanoff received from strangers who were touched by his story.
Comments flooded in, with one donor writing: "This story made my day! Keep working hard, pizza delivery guy! You're the kind of person that makes this world go ‘round." Others shared their own experiences as former delivery drivers, emphasizing how rare such dedication is these days. &#8220;I'm gonna do what that pizza customer should have done that day. Props to you for keeping cool regardless of their horrible treatment. Never stop being the amazing person that you are. I see you.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Life-Changing Outcome</h2>
Stephanoff, who borrows his grandmother's car to make deliveries, <a href="http://today.com/">told Today.com</a> that he now plans to use the funds to buy his own car, help his grandmother with bills, and, if there's anything left, pursue a college degree in history or business.
Reflecting on the unexpected generosity, he said, "Oh, this is real!" when he saw the donations rolling in. Meanwhile, Craig summed up the entire experience with a simple truth: "Good things come to good people who do the right thing."
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'Man, Cold-Blooded! Two Dollars!' — Officer Steps Up And Crowdfunds $45K For Pizza Driver Who Got A Shockingly Low Tip In Snowstorm

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management CEO Ross Gerber, a Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shareholder, anticipates a 50% plummet in the stock&#8217;s price this year.
What Happened: Gerber had earlier offloaded approximately $60 million worth of Tesla shares, citing concerns over the company&#8217;s dwindling popularity. 
Despite a brief spike following the 2024 election, Tesla&#8217;s shares have witnessed a 16% decline this year and have fallen 4% since Gerber&#8217;s remarks in December.
In his conversation <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-stock-price-2025-outlook-crash-elon-musks-gerber-tsla-2025-2">with</a> Insider, Gerber detailed four reasons behind his pessimistic forecast for Tesla. He expressed skepticism over Elon Musk&#8216;s ambitious goal of rolling out an autonomous taxi network in Austin, Texas, by June.
&#8220;All of this stuff is going to come to roost this year because he put this deadline on full self driving working in a couple months. It almost seems impossible for that to happen,&#8221; Gerber told the outlet. 
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He also voiced concerns about Tesla&#8217;s self-driving platform, which depends on cameras rather than LIDAR sensors.
Gerber also indicated that Musk&#8217;s emphasis on AI could prove harmful to Tesla. He suggested that Tesla&#8217;s primary business of car sales is slowing down due to rising competition from BYD, the world&#8217;s largest EV manufacturer based in China. 
&#8220;His 100% focus is on AI, and that&#8217;s really a detriment to Tesla more than it&#8217;s a plus for xAI and all the other businesses because he doesn&#8217;t work at Tesla anymore,&#8221; Gerber said. &#8220;If he were putting all of his time into full self-driving, I&#8217;d feel a lot more confident about Tesla.&#8221;
He also underscored the potential backlash Tesla may face owing to Musk&#8217;s close ties with President Donald Trump.
&#8220;What this does is it creates this anger. I&#8217;ve never seen this anger towards Tesla, but it&#8217;s not toward Tesla as the company, it&#8217;s because of Elon, this is the only way people can take it out,&#8221; Gerber added.
Gerber&#8217;s bearish perspective is echoed by several prominent Wall Street firms, including JPMorgan, which has set&nbsp;a $135 price target for&nbsp;Tesla stock, indicating a potential 60% downside from its current levels.
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His concerns about Tesla&#8217;s autonomous driving platform and the potential backlash due to Musk&#8217;s association with President Trump underscore the challenges that Tesla may face in the coming years.
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Former Tesla Booster Now Warns Stock Faces Major Pain in 2025

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has reportedly withdrawn its most secure cloud storage service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK after the British government <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43554574/apple-faces-mounting-pressure-from-uk-government-to-grant-spying-access-to-encrypted-data-of-users-worldwide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">demanded secret access to user data</a>.
The decision follows an order under the UK&#8217;s Investigatory Powers Act, which would have required Apple to provide a &#8220;backdoor&#8221; to iPhone backups and cloud data, enabling law enforcement to access information otherwise protected by encryption, The Financial Times reports.
The company stated that it could no longer offer ADP to new UK users, and current users would eventually be forced to disable the feature, the report further noted, citing a statement from Apple.
Since the service was introduced in December 2022, British Apple users had to opt in to benefit from the advanced security.
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The British government&#8217;s request to access encrypted data through a &#8220;backdoor&#8221; has drawn criticism, with experts warning it would undermine online privacy and security for UK users, BBC reports.
Prof Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity expert, called the move an &#8220;act of self-harm,&#8221; as BBC dds, while online privacy advocate Caro Robson labeled it as an unprecedented step for a company to pull a product rather than comply with a government directive.
This development highlights the tension between national security demands and digital privacy rights, raising concerns over the global impact of such policies on technology companies.
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Singer-songwriter John Legend famously sang, &#8220;We&#8217;re just ordinary people,&#8221; but he and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, have far-from-ordinary bank accounts.
It&#8217;s just as well because after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43300232/rebuilding-la-could-take-up-to-a-decade-according-to-experts-heres-what-a-new-la-could-look-like">L.A. wildfires</a>, the soulful crooner, 46, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/john-legend-my-favorite-dream-7b77f0af?mod=real-estate_lead_pos1">told The Wall Street Journal</a>, the family is considering saying goodbye to the West Coast and returning to New York.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Collective Trauma</h2>
&#8220;Watching TV in the family room, our fears grew. When the Sunset fire began to expand on Jan. 9, the danger felt too close for comfort,&#8221; he told The Journal. &#8220;That night, my wife and I gathered our four kids, four dogs, and bearded dragon and drove south to a hotel in Carlsbad. We didn&#8217;t return until the following week,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Our home was safe, but many weren&#8217;t so fortunate, and the threat still looms. The fires were a collective trauma that shook everyone, including our kids.&#8221;
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Legend added, &#8220;Chrissy and I have always considered returning to New York, where we once lived. We probably will, once our youngest ones grow up a bit.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$100 Million Couple</h2>
The Ivy League-educated singer, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and his wife are estimated to have a net worth that hovers around $100 million, according to multiple websites, the accuracy of which cannot be verified. The following calculations help shed light on this lofty number.
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<li>Seven seasons as a judge on "The Voice," earning about<a href="https://stylecaster.com/lists/the-voice-judges-salaries/john-legend-voice-salary/"> $60 million in total</a>.</li>
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<li>They have an expansive real estate portfolio, including a $5.1 million West Hollywood home and a $17.5 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/01/43345883/drake-seeking-high-rolling-tenant-at-250k-monthly-for-beverly-hills-mansion">Beverly Hills</a> mansion. They sold their two New York City penthouses for <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/25/realestate/john-legend-chrissy-teigen-nolita-penthouses.html#:~:text=Big%20Ticket-,John%20Legend%20and%20Chrissy%20Teigen%20Sell%20a%20Pair%20of%20Penthouses,sold%20for%20around%20%2456%20million.">$16.8 Million</a> in June 2022.</li>
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<li>Another source of income not usually mentioned in net worth round-ups is Legend&#8217;s music publishing. In 2022,<a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-01-06/john-legend-sells-music-catalog-joining-dylan-and-springsteen#:~:text=KKR%20has%20spent%20heavily%20since,music%20being%20performed%20via%20streaming.%E2%80%9D"> he sold the rights to his music</a> to an alliance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/02/43626316/comparing-kkr-with-industry-competitors-in-capital-markets-industry">KKR</a> &amp; Co. and BMG. The financial terms were not disclosed.</li>
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<li>In 2020,<a href="https://variety.com/2020/music/news/john-legend-bigger-love-music-mogul-1234731024/"> Variety</a> estimated that Legend&#8217;s disparate income streams, including LVE, his Napa Valley wine brand, see he &#8220;earns between $50 million and $100 million per year from his various projects.&#8221; </li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">One Of The World's Highest Paid Models</h2>
In 2017, Forbes estimated that Teigen was one of the highest-paid models in the world, earning<a href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/59f65cc231358e542c04644e/3-chrissy-teigen-1/"> $13.5 million</a>. The following year, she made<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2018/12/13/highest-paid-models-2018-kendall-jenner-leads-with-22-5-million/"> $11.5 million</a>—largely from endorsements, TV hosting, social media, and cookbooks. Based on her yearly revenue, her contribution to the family coffers is not insubstantial, which puts these ordinary people into a very extraordinary wealth bracket.
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The Supreme Court has rejected a plea by President Donald Trump for an immediate dismissal of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43758634/mary-trump-warns-dni-gabbard-could-lead-to-catastrophic-outcome-a-known-russian-asset-defender-of-murderous-dictator-assad">Office of Special Counsel chief Hampton Dellinger</a>.
What Happened: The Supreme Court has denied Trump&#8217;s appeal to immediately fire Dellinger, who is responsible for protecting government whistleblowers. This decision allows Dellinger to maintain his position for a few more days.
A report <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/news/denied-trump-emergency-appeal-to-fire-watchdog-immediately-rejected-in-unsigned-supreme-court-order/">by</a> Mediaite says Trump had dismissed Dellinger via a direct email two weeks ago. However, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson quickly ordered his reinstatement following a lawsuit filed by Dellinger.
Last Friday, the Supreme Court upheld Judge Jackson&#8217;s Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Trump&#8217;s motion to vacate the order. The unsigned order was based on the fact that the TRO is due to expire in a few days.
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The order also pointed out that while the&nbsp;Court typically does not have&nbsp;appellate jurisdiction over TROs, the&nbsp;Government urged it to interpret&nbsp;the TRO as a preliminary&nbsp;injunction or to exercise jurisdiction&nbsp;under the All Writs Act&nbsp;due to the restrained core executive power.
Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented.
Why It Matters: This decision is significant as it highlights the ongoing legal battles involving the former president. The Supreme Court&#8217;s decision to uphold the TRO against Trump&#8217;s motion to vacate the order underscores the judiciary&#8217;s role in checking executive power. 
The case also brings to light the importance of the Office of Special Counsel in safeguarding government whistleblowers, a role that has been under scrutiny during Trump&#8217;s presidency. 
The decision to allow Dellinger to retain his position, albeit temporarily, is a testament to the checks and balances inherent in the U.S. legal system.
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Politics

Trump's Bid To Remove Watchdog Denied By Supreme Court — What's Behind His Urgency?

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in his ability to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to release thousands of Ukrainian children who have been kidnapped amid the ongoing conflict.
What Happened: Trump voiced his belief during a conversation with&nbsp;Fox News <a href="https://radio.foxnews.com/2025/02/21/president-donald-trump-on-his-frustration-with-zelenskyy/">Radio</a>. He said, &#8220;I&nbsp;believe I could, yes. I&nbsp;didn't know too much about&nbsp;it. I&nbsp;was hearing about it yesterday.&nbsp;It's pretty tough stuff, but&nbsp;I believe I could do&nbsp;that.&#8221;
The pro-Kyiv non-profit&nbsp;Razom for Ukraine&nbsp;has reported that Russian forces have kidnapped&nbsp;19,546 Ukrainian children since 2022.&nbsp;The United Nations Commission of&nbsp;Inquiry on Ukraine stated in 2023 that the majority of these children were taken from Russian-controlled territories in eastern Ukraine and moved further into Russia.
Some of these children were granted Russian citizenship and put into foster care, while others have&nbsp;lost all contact with their&nbsp;biological families. Parents have reported to&nbsp;the UN commission that their&nbsp;children are being subjected to mistreatment, including physical abuse and being forced to wear unclean clothes.
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According to the report <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/us-news/trump-i-believe-i-could-convince-putin-to-free-thousands-of-kidnapped-ukrainian-kids/">by </a>New York Post, the commission has termed Russia&#8217;s child deportation practices as a &#8220;war crime&#8221; and a breach of international humanitarian law, calling on&nbsp;Moscow to release all Ukrainian&nbsp;deportees and detainees.
While some children have been returned to Ukraine through successful charity operations, thousands still remain in enemy territory.&nbsp;Mykola Murskyj, advocacy director of&nbsp;Razom for Ukraine, underscored the seriousness of the situation, stating, &#8220;Trafficking&nbsp;children goes against everything we&nbsp;stand for as America. We&nbsp;cannot and must not falter&nbsp;in our fight against evil.&#8221;
Why It Matters: This development comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions and ongoing conflict in Europe. The kidnapping and mistreatment of Ukrainian children by Russian forces has been a significant point of contention, with international bodies and non-profits alike condemning the actions as war crimes. 
Trump&#8217;s assertion that he could influence Putin to release these children, if true, could potentially lead to a significant breakthrough in this humanitarian crisis. 
However, the actual feasibility and potential implications of such an intervention remain to be seen.
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Global

Trump Says He Could Influence Putin To Free Kidnapped Ukrainian Children: 'It's Pretty Tough Stuff, But I Believe I Could Do That'

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is raising the alarm about a brewing battle that he believes will reshape the future of power in the U.S. In a series of recent Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3liaw4s65c22z">posts</a>, Cuban predicted that the biggest showdown yet will be between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, with AI at the center of the fight.
According to Cuban, AI is quickly becoming the most powerful tool in the world, rivaling even military strength. He believes that the next U.S. president must be technologically competent to keep the country competitive, especially as AI continues to evolve.
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Cuban envisions Musk pushing AI-driven automation in ways that directly conflict with Trump's desire to control certain aspects of governance. "Elon will try to implement AI in a manner that automates much of what Trump is now trying to control. Trump will have no understanding of what is going on and will have to turn to the AI oligarchs to support him in this battle," Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3liay2ghdec2o">warned</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Battle of Business and Politics</h2>
Cuban doesn't just see this as a political fight—he believes it will be the greatest business battle in history. If Musk ever attempts to integrate AI into federal processes, a war between AI companies will erupt over which firms secure government contracts. "The battle will be fought over which company's AI will be used by the feds. This is a zero-sum battle that will create more chaos than this country has ever seen," he said.
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Apparently, trillions of dollars are at stake. Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3liaw4s6e4s2z">noted</a> that major tech companies—Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), OpenAI, Anthropic, and Musk's ventures—are all vying for control. "This is a zero-sum game and the exact reason <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43056464/giving-millions-and-kissing-the-ring-when-trillions-are-at-stake-is-nothing-says-mark-cuban-explaining-why-big-tech-supports-trump">every tech bro has kissed the ring</a>. We are talking tens of TRILLIONS IN MARKET CAP."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI's Unpredictable Future</h2>
Cuban has long expressed concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42235738/in-just-16-months-elon-musk-achieved-with-xai-what-took-openai-nearly-nine-years-to-accomplish">AI's rapid development</a>, saying that unlike past technological revolutions, it's nearly impossible to predict where AI will take us. "I've <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41234173/how-mark-cuban-turned-broadcast-com-into-5-7b-sale-we-were-the-youtube-of-our-day">been in technology for a long time</a>, and you can always look at a new tech, PCs, networks, the internet, streaming, whatever, and say, ‘OK, in five years, this is what's going to happen, right,' and have a good sense. With AI, you can't do that," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/08/40431659/mark-cuban-says-everybodys-chasing-power-and-nothing-will-give-you-more-power-than-military-and-ai">he explained</a>.
Despite the uncertainty, Cuban is certain that the U.S. is the leader in AI development and must hold onto that advantage. Countries are now competing not just for better technology but for control over algorithms, which shape public opinion and decision-making. "If you want to influence somebody, just manipulate the algorithm, and you'll get their attention," he said.
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'Biggest Cage Match Ever'—Mark Cuban Warns Of A Coming Clash, Says Musk's AI Implementation Will Directly Challenge Trump's Grip On Control

Americans&#8217; confidence in the economy remains in solidly negative territory as Gallup&#8217;s Economic Confidence Index (ECI) holds <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/657044/economic-confidence-index-steady-february.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">steady </a>at -19 <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43827291/exclusive-will-trumps-tariffs-hurt-or-help-stock-market-59-say-this" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for February, the same as January</a>.
This index measures both public evaluations of current economic conditions and their outlook on the economy&#8217;s future.
The February survey reveals a shift in how Americans view the current state of the economy.
While 20% still consider it &#8220;excellent&#8221; or &#8220;good,&#8221; this is down from 26% in January.
On the flip side, the number of people labeling the economy as &#8220;poor&#8221; dropped from 40% to 33%, with a notable increase in those describing conditions as &#8220;only fair,&#8221; which now stands at 45%, up from 33% last month.
Meanwhile, according to the University of Michigan&#8217;s monthly consumer <a href="http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/">survey</a>, consumer confidence took a significant dip in February, marking a nearly 10% decline from January.
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The Consumer Sentiment Index fell from 71.7 in January to 64.7 in February.
This sharp decrease is largely attributed to consumer concerns over tariff hikes and their potential impact on inflation, The Hill <a target="_blank" href="https://thehill.com/business/5157665-consumer-confidence-dips-in-trumps-first-month-as-tariff-threats-drive-inflation-fears/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
In early February, President Donald Trump approved a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, which were eventually delayed after both countries took steps to curb the flow of drugs at their borders.
Additionally, Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, raised aluminum tariffs to 25%, and reinstated the full power of steel tariffs. These actions sparked worries about rising inflation, with inflation expectations for the next year jumping from 3.3% to 4.3%, while long-term inflation expectations increased from 3.2% to 3.5%.
Alongside the rise in inflation expectations, the consumer price index also showed an uptick, rising 3% year-over-year in January, up from 2.9% in December.
This marked the fourth consecutive month of inflation growth, The Hill adds.
The survey also revealed a partisan split in consumer sentiment. Both Democrats and independents saw a decline in sentiment, while Republicans&#8217; views remained largely unchanged.
Similarly, inflation expectations rose among Democrats and independents but fell slightly for Republicans.
In a recent <a target="_blank" href="https://emersoncollegepolling.com/february-2025-national-poll-trump-presidential-approval-at-48-musk-doge-job-approval-at-41/" rel="noreferrer noopener">poll </a>by Emerson College, Trump&#8217;s approval rating stood at 48%, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43847433/trump-approval-rating-declines-in-february-unpopular-domestic-and-foreign-policy-ideas" rel="noreferrer noopener">42% disapproving of his performance</a>.
Despite strong approval for his election win in January, his recent tariff decisions and exploration of territorial expansion have seen a decrease in support, particularly concerning their potential impact on the stock market.
This shift in consumer sentiment highlights growing concerns over economic policies and inflation.
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North Korea&#8217;s infamous Lazarus Group is suspected to be the mastermind behind the $1.4 billion Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) hack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, as per findings from blockchain data platform Arkham Intelligence.
What Happened:&nbsp;According to the report, Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored hacking organization from North Korea, is believed to have pilfered&nbsp;over $1.4 billion worth of&nbsp;Ethereum and related tokens from Bybit last Friday. 
This suspicion was drawn from on-chain data analysis that linked the activity to previous attacks associated with the Lazarus Group.
The link was established by an anonymous on-chain investigator known as ZachXBT, who has a history of solving numerous crypto hacks. His report included a detailed analysis of test transactions, connected wallets used before the exploit, and several forensic graphs and timing analyses, reports <a href="https://decrypt.co/307304/north-korea-lazarus-group-bybit-hack-arkham">reports</a> Decrypt.
Arkham Intelligence&nbsp;had previously announced a bounty of nearly $30,000 in ARKM tokens for information leading to the identification of the hackers behind the massive Bybit hack. The hack not only impacted Bybit but also sent shockwaves through the crypto markets.
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The Lazarus Group, a collective of&nbsp;North Korean state-sponsored crypto hackers,&nbsp;is considered one&nbsp;of the most sophisticated on-chain&nbsp;operators globally. 
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Last year, they reportedly stole&nbsp;over $1.3 billion from various&nbsp;projects, accounting for 61% of all illicitly obtained crypto&nbsp;in 2024, according to Chainalysis.
Currently, the specifics of the recent hack, the&nbsp;largest in crypto history based&nbsp;on asset prices at the&nbsp;time of the incident, remain unclear. 
Bybit claimed that the exploit involved a &#8220;sophisticated attack&#8221;&nbsp;that masked the signing interface&nbsp;of a multi-signature transaction, making&nbsp;a hacker-controlled wallet appear as&nbsp;the intended recipient address.
Why It Matters: The magnitude of this hack underscores the growing threat of state-sponsored cybercrime in the crypto space. The Lazarus Group&#8217;s suspected involvement highlights the sophistication and scale of such operations. 
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the security vulnerabilities inherent in the crypto market and the need for robust security measures to protect against such sophisticated attacks.
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Buyer's remorse frequently accompanies large purchases, particularly if you don't have the financial means to make that purchase. Personal finance expert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43086362/retiring-with-zero-money-and-a-nice-paid-for-house-is-not-a-plan-dave-ramsey-tells-59-year-old-with-no-retirement-savings">Dave Ramsey</a> stands by a simple rule to determine whether an abnormal purchase or charitable donation is too much.&nbsp;
"We use the burn the money in the middle of the floor thing," Ramsey said on The Ramsey Show. "If I took this much money and set fire to it, does my life change? If the answer is yes, then it&#8217;s too expensive."
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It's no secret that Ramsey is a fan of budgeting. He consistently emphasizes the importance of this exercise, especially when it comes to making large purchases. In a recent <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1005173921662454">Facebook post</a>, he wrote, &#8220;There&#8217;s nothing wrong with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43443687/dave-ramsey-says-if-you-want-to-waste-5000-a-year-spend-13-70-a-day-on-things-you-dont-need">spending money</a> on things you enjoy &#8211; just make sure you&#8217;ve planned for it! That plan is called a budget.&#8221;&nbsp;
By mapping out expenses ahead of time, individuals can ensure they are spending within their means and not jeopardizing their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43499935/worldwide-57-expect-the-next-generation-to-be-worse-off-financially-what-drives-this-economic-pessimism">financial stability</a>.
Many Americans struggle with buyer's remorse, often due to impulse purchases or unnecessary spending. A <a href="https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-have-experienced-buyers-remorse">2023 Google/Ipsos poll</a> found that:
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<li>Roughly two in five Americans (42%) have bought something on sale only to later regret it.</li>
<li>The primary reason for regretting a purchase is realizing they didn't need the item (62%).</li>
<li>Impulse purchasing (42%) and already owning too many things (34%) are also common causes of regret.</li>
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In the poll, respondents were asked about tips to avoid buyer's remorse. Over half of Americans (53%) believe that one way to combat regret is by price comparing across retailers. Comparatively, 47% agree that adequate research for products can help alleviate buyer's remorse.&nbsp;
Ramsey's approach aligns with this mindset—by evaluating the true impact of a purchase or donation, individuals can avoid spending decisions they may later regret.
While Ramsey advocates for financial discipline, he also acknowledges the importance of allowing some discretionary spending. In <a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/fun-money-in-budget">an article</a> on Ramsey Solutions, they explained that budgeting for &#8220;fun money&#8221; ensures people can enjoy occasional indulgences without derailing their financial goals.&nbsp;
"We talk a lot about goals and how they need to be the perfect balance of empowering and realistic," Ramsey Solutions wrote. "Fun money helps you with the realistic side because it lets you stick to your goals and have a treat every now and then. Fun money also helps you remember a budget isn't all about restrictions."
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The key is to set a fixed amount and stick to it—once the fun money is spent, it's gone. This helps maintain financial balance while still allowing for small luxuries.
Charitable giving is also an important value for many, including Ramsey, but he advises people to ensure their generosity aligns with their financial situation. If giving away a certain amount would create financial strain, it may be too much. Instead, he recommends planning for generosity within a budget, just as one would for other expenses.
Ramsey's approach to evaluating major purchases and donations is rooted in financial responsibility and intentionality. By using a budget, planning ahead, and considering the impact of an expense, individuals can make confident financial choices without experiencing regret. For those looking to apply Ramsey's principles, his straightforward test serves as a practical guide: if losing the money would negatively impact your <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/02/36960367/average-person-believes-financial-happiness-comes-with-a-1-2-million-price-tag-revealing-money-c">financial well-being</a>, it's likely too much to spend.
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How Does Dave Ramsey Determine If An Abnormal Purchase Or Charitable Donation Is Too Much?

Investor and author Robert Kiyosaki, has predicted a &#8220;giant crash&#8221; in the market. Despite this, he is confident that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43423389/robert-kiyosaki-predicts-gold-silver-bitcoin-crash-over-trumps-tariffs-says-its-a-buying-moment">will be the first to recover</a>.
What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, Kiyosaki anticipates a significant market crash that will impact all major assets, including&nbsp;stocks, bonds, real estate, gold,&nbsp;silver, and Bitcoin. However, he strongly believes in Bitcoin&#8217;s resilience, asserting that it&nbsp;will be the fastest to&nbsp;recover and hit new highs.
In the post Kiyosaki revealed his post-crash strategy on buying more Bitcoin. He said, despite the impending crash, he has no plans to sell his &#8220;digital gold.&#8221; Instead, he intends to &#8220;back up the truck and&nbsp;buy more&#8221; if Bitcoin&#8217;s price plummets.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">GIANT CRASH???? If there is a giant crash…. Of the often times called "the EVERYTHING BUBBLE," stocks and bonds, real estate, gold and silver and Bitcoin will crash with it. Q: If it crashes will I sell my Bitcoin? A: NO If the price of Bitcoin crashes I will back up the…
&mdash; Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/1892686186495524973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kiyosaki&#8217;s confidence in Bitcoin is apparent in his social media posts. Earlier this month, he encouraged his followers to start accumulating gold, silver, and Bitcoin, while criticizing the U.S. dollar as &#8220;fake.&#8221; 
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He argues that owning gold and Bitcoin is a smarter and safer strategy than saving dollars.
As of the time of writing, Bitcoin has rebounded by 1.65% in the past 24 hours, moving from $96,870 to $98,540.
Why It Matters: Kiyosaki&#8217;s prediction comes at a time when Bitcoin&#8217;s volatility has been a cause for concern among investors. 
His faith in Bitcoin&#8217;s resilience and potential for recovery, however, could bolster confidence among other investors. His strategy of buying more Bitcoin in the event of a crash could also influence others to consider similar strategies. 
Despite the potential risks, Kiyosaki&#8217;s stance underscores the growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a viable investment asset.
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Robert Kiyosaki Says 'Everything Bubble' Will Cause Historic Market Crash, Bitcoin Will Be Fastest To Recover

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has a warning for workers across America: If Elon Musk can fire hundreds of thousands of federal employees without cause, private sector workers could be next.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Billionaire Power and Its Consequences</h2>
In a recent <a href="https://x.com/BernieSanders/status/1890894754423910412">post on X</a>, Sanders put it bluntly: &#8220;Today, it's federal workers. Tomorrow, it's &#x2A;your&#x2A; job. That's what oligarchy is about.&#8221;
Sanders has long criticized the growing influence of billionaires in politics and the economy, but he says Musk has made it clearer than ever. In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txe2Zu3QbNU">interview</a> with Brian Tyler Cohen, Sanders argued that Musk's power goes beyond business—he's now shaping government itself.
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&#8220;Everybody has got to understand this is the wealthiest guy in the world right now, worth over $400 billion,&#8221; Sanders said. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43582376/not-a-bad-return-on-his-investment-bernie-sanders-says-elon-musk-spent-277-million-to-elect-trump-and-made-154-billion-since-election-day">Musk put over $270 million</a> into Trump&#8217;s campaign and guess what? He's now the most important person in government. What does that sound like to you? Does that sound like a democracy&#8230; or is it really an oligarchy doing the bidding of the very richest people?&#8221;
Sanders pointed to Trump's budget priorities, which include massive tax cuts for the wealthy while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43718712/floridas-medicaid-disaster-1-3-million-cut-from-coverage-one-of-the-highest-disenrollment-rates-in-the-u-s">slashing programs like Medicaid</a>, student aid, and other critical support for working families. He sees it as part of a larger strategy where billionaires get richer while everyday Americans struggle.
&#8220;The end goal of oligarchy is to make the richest people who are already phenomenally rich even richer,&#8221; Sanders explained. &#8220;How do you do that? You give them <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43774882/donald-trumps-tax-cut-could-add-46-trillion-to-deficit-says-robert-reich-emphasizing-48-billion-relief-for-top-100-us-firms-via-corporate-tax-cuts">massive tax breaks</a>. And where do you get the money? You cut programs that working people need.&#8221;
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Musk's influence extends far beyond government decisions. Sanders argues that billionaires like Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43072236/biden-warns-of-musk-bezos-zuckerberg-oligarchy-but-is-he-to-blame-mark-cuban-says-president-pushed-t">control not just politics</a> but also the media landscape. &#8220;They will use their enormous media operations they own to deflect attention away from the impact of their policies while they entertain us to death,&#8221; Sanders said in a <a href="https://x.com/BernieSanders/status/1889341118556274924">video</a> posted on X.
And for those who think these billionaires care about workers? Sanders doesn't buy it. &#8220;Do you think for one second that the oligarchs give a damn about working people? Trust me, they don't.&#8221;
He pointed to Musk's role in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43781034/bill-gates-hopes-elon-musk-will-rethink-slashing-usaid-their-work-is-something-every-taxpayer-would-be-proud-of">dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development</a>, a move that he says will leave thousands of people around the world without food and healthcare. &#8220;They will sacrifice, without hesitation, the well-being of working people to protect their interests.&#8221;
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So what's the solution? Sanders calls for unity among workers of all backgrounds—Black, white, Latino, urban, rural, young, old—to fight back against billionaire control. &#8220;The oligarchs' nightmare is that we will not allow ourselves to be divided up&#8230; and that we'll together have the courage to take them on.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mass Firings Shake Federal Workforce</h2>
Sanders' warning comes as the Trump administration, with Musk's influence, has begun a sweeping purge of federal employees. More than 9,500 workers across departments like Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Interior, Health and Human Services, and Energy have been fired. Another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43801494/fork-in-the-road-75000-federal-workers-took-musks-offer-but-was-it-enough">75,000 have taken a buyout</a>, representing 3% of the 2.3 million civilian workforce. Many of the job cuts have targeted probationary employees with fewer protections.
The Trump administration claims these cuts are necessary to curb government waste, but Democrats argue they overstep Congress's authority on federal spending.
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Bernie Sanders Warns: If Elon Musk Can Fire Hundreds Of Thousands Of Federal Employees, Imagine What He'll Do To Private Sector Workers

In his latest annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett celebrated 60 years of steering the ship at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). He also expressed confidence in the company&#8217;s future under the leadership of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43769996/what-does-warren-buffett-know-that-we-dont-investors-are-paying-attention">chosen successor Greg Abel</a>.
What Happened: Buffett&#8217;s <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024ltr.pdf">letter</a>, which was released on Saturday, chronicled the journey of Berkshire Hathaway from a floundering textile company to a powerful conglomerate. While he admitted to past errors, he assured shareholders that his choice of Abel as his successor was not one of them.
&#8220;Sometimes I've made mistakes in assessing the future economics of a business I've purchased for Berkshire – each a case of capital allocation gone wrong. That happens with both judgments about marketable equities – we view these as partial ownership of businesses – and the 100% acquisitions of companies. At other times, I've made mistakes when assessing the abilities or fidelity of the managers Berkshire is hiring. The fidelity disappointments can hurt beyond their financial impact, a pain that can approach that of a failed marriage,&#8221; Buffett wrote. 
&#8220;A decent batting average in personnel decisions is all that can be hoped for. The cardinal sin is delaying the correction of mistakes or what Charlie Munger called &#8216;thumb-sucking.&#8217; Problems, he would tell me, cannot be wished away. They require action, however uncomfortable that may be,&#8221; Buffett mentioned in the letter.
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Buffett praised Abel for his knack for identifying significant investment opportunities. He also pointed out that Berkshire Hathaway now boasts a cash reserve of $334.201 billion, nearly twice the $167.6 billion it had a year ago. 
&#8220;At 94, it won't be long before Greg Abel replaces me as CEO and will be writing the annual letters. Greg shares the Berkshire creed that a "report" is what a Berkshire CEO annually owes to owners. And he also understands that if you start fooling your shareholders, you will soon believe your own baloney and be fooling yourself as well,&#8221; he wrote in the letter. 
"We are impartial in our choice of equity vehicles, investing in either variety based upon where we can best deploy your (and my family's) savings. Often, nothing looks compelling; very infrequently we find ourselves knee-deep in opportunities. Greg has vividly shown his ability to act at such times," Buffett added.
Despite recent challenges in finding major acquisitions, Buffett confirmed that he has no intention of offering a dividend. He also revealed that this year&#8217;s shareholder meeting in May will be shorter than usual, with Buffett and Berkshire&#8217;s two vice chairmen fielding&nbsp;questions from 8 a.m. until&nbsp;1 p.m.
Why It Matters: Buffett&#8217;s 60-year tenure at Berkshire Hathaway has seen the company transform into a global powerhouse. His endorsement of Abel as his successor is a testament to Abel&#8217;s capabilities and the company&#8217;s robust succession plan. 
The significant cash reserves and strategic investments underscore Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s financial strength and its ability to seize investment opportunities. Despite the challenges in finding major acquisitions, Buffett&#8217;s decision not to offer a dividend reflects his confidence in the company&#8217;s growth prospects. 
The upcoming shareholder meeting will provide further insights into the company&#8217;s future direction under Abel&#8217;s leadership.
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Big changes could be coming for government benefits. House Republicans just unveiled a budget plan that includes massive spending cuts—<a href="https://docs.house.gov/meetings/BU/BU00/20250213/117894/BILLS-119NAih.pdf">$880 billion</a> from Medicaid over the next decade.
Social Security? Safe. Medicare? Also safe. But Medicaid? Not so much.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Draws The Line</h2>
President Donald Trump has been clear: No cuts to Social Security or Medicare. They're not touching it. But Medicaid? That's another story.
The House Budget Committee is looking to slash spending by $2 trillion. That includes deep Medicaid cuts, with some proposals pushing for over $2 trillion in reductions. The idea is to balance those cuts with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.
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For millions of Americans, this could mean losing healthcare coverage. <a href="https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/program-information/medicaid-and-chip-enrollment-data/report-highlights/index.html">Over 72 million people</a> rely on Medicaid, including 7.25 million children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program. In some states, <a href="https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-medicaid/">over 30% of the population</a> depends on Medicaid for healthcare.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Would These Cuts Look Like?</h2>
The budget draft calls for changes in how Medicaid is funded. Some Republicans want to lower Federal Medical Assistance Percentages—the amount the federal government pays to states for Medicaid. Others want per-capita spending caps, which could cut up to $900 billion in funding.
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What does that mean? States would either have to cut Medicaid services or find another way to make up the shortfall. For many, that could mean fewer benefits, tougher eligibility requirements, or higher costs.
Critics argue that Medicaid isn't efficient. Some believe many recipients could get healthcare through work or other means. But research has shown that Medicaid expansions <a href="https://www.nber.org/papers/w26081">reduce rates of mortality,</a> <a href="https://www.kff.org/medicaid/report/the-effects-of-medicaid-expansion-under-the-aca-updated-findings-from-a-literature-review/#:~:text=Access%20to%20care%20and%20related%20measures%3A">improve access to care</a>, and even boost local economies.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next?</h2>
The budget fight is just getting started. Senate Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham (R-SC), are working on <a href="https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/chairmans_mark_-_fy25_budget_resolution.pdf">their own budget plan</a>. That one focuses more on border security and defense spending.
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Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, meaning they could push through a budget with a simple majority vote. The House has a much tighter margin—218-215—so every vote will count.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), is already throwing cold water on Graham's plan, telling reporters it was a "nonstarter," <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/medicaid-trump-republicans-house-budget-social-security-medicare-musk-doge-2025-2">Business Insider reported</a>. But the House and Senate need to agree on something if they want Trump to sign off.
For now, Social Security stays untouched. But Medicaid? It's on the chopping block, and millions of Americans could feel the impact soon.
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In a recent interview, billionaire investor Ray Dalio offered fresh insights on successful investing, emphasizing the importance of diversification and patience in investment strategies.
What Happened:&nbsp;Dalio, who boasts five decades of market experience, urged investors to diversify their portfolios&nbsp;by investing in 10 to&nbsp;15 "good, uncorrelated return streams&nbsp;that are risk balanced." 
He labeled this strategy as&nbsp;his "holy grail and mantra in investing," and assured that adhering to this mantra could result in substantial wealth.
Speaking <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-dalios-debt-warnings-big-economic-insights-for/id1749109417?i=1000685223078">with</a> Yahoo Finance, Dalio underscored the significance of patience in investment strategies, warning that the nature of loss necessitates investors to earn double the lost amount to recover.
"Everybody's thinking about what is the best debt. They don't realize that with diversification, the first three diversified, relatively uncorrelated assets will reduce the risk almost in half. That means you double your return-to-risk ratio," Dalio said. 
Dalio further advised investors to differentiate&nbsp;between an investment that has&nbsp;increased in value and one that has performed well, cautioning against the assumption that recent good returns indicate a better investment.
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"The game is played on not getting out. The nature of loss [is], you lose 50%, you have to make 100% to get it back," he further added. 
"Get away from the notion that investments which have done well recently are better investments, rather than more expensive. You have to know the difference between an investment that has gone up a lot and done well. Don't assume that because it felt good recently and gave you good returns, it's a better investment," he said. 
Why It Matters: Dalio&#8217;s advice comes at a time when investors are seeking guidance in an increasingly volatile market. 
His emphasis on diversification and patience reflects his long-standing investment philosophy, which has guided Bridgewater Associates to become one of the world&#8217;s largest hedge funds. 
Dalio&#8217;s&nbsp;latest book, &#8220;How Countries Go&nbsp;Broke: Principles for Navigating the&nbsp;Big Debt Cycle, Where We&nbsp;Are Headed, and What We&nbsp;Should Do,&#8221; scheduled for release in September, is expected to provide further insights into his unique investment principles.
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In the aftermath of a $1.4 billion Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) heist, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched a recovery bounty program, offering a reward of up to 10% of the recovered funds to ethical cyber and network security experts who actively contribute to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43890188/bybit-founder-says-14b-eth-hack-may-stem-from-safe-wallet-compromise">retrieving the stolen assets</a>.
This translates to a potential bounty of up to $140 million, making it one of the largest crypto recovery efforts in history.
"Within 24 hours of the event, we were overwhelmed with support from some of the best people and organizations in the industry, and we do not take it for granted. We have shared in a dark moment of crypto history, and we've proven we are better than the malicious actors," said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit.
The security breach, confirmed by Zhou on Friday evening, resulted in 401,347 ETH ($1.12 billion), 90,376 stETH ($253 million), 15,000 cmETH ($44 million), and 8,000 mETH ($23 million) being stolen from Bybit's Ethereum cold wallet. 
The attack was initially suspected to have exploited Safe's multisig wallet infrastructure, misleading Bybit's team into signing a transaction that granted the attacker control over the cold wallet's smart contract logic.
&#8220;It was a normal URL. I double-checked. It was the Safe URL from the official Safe website,&#8221; Zhou explained in a live stream following the incident. 
&#8220;The hacker changed that transaction into upgrading or changing the Safe smart contract logic so that he gained control over the entire Ethereum cold wallet.&#8221;
Bybit has already received assistance from major exchanges including Binance and MEXC, which are helping monitor and prevent the stolen funds from being laundered. 
Zhou expressed gratitude for the industry&#8217;s response, saying, &#8220;Within 24 hours of the event, we were overwhelmed with support from some of the best people and organizations in the industry.&#8221;
Individuals or groups with expertise in blockchain forensics, security analysis, and fund recovery can participate in the bounty program by contacting Bybit via <a>bounty_program@bybit.com</a>.
Despite the scale of the attack, Bybit continues processing withdrawals, securing liquidity through a bridge loan covering 80% of the stolen Ethereum to ensure customers&#8217; funds remain safe. 
The company has also emphasized its commitment to improving security infrastructure and preventing similar incidents in the future.
Bybit's full forensic investigation is ongoing, working closely with law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and Safe's development team to determine whether the attack stemmed from a Safe multisig vulnerability or a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43886224/bybit-founder-confirms-1-4-billion-ethereum-hack-blames-masked-transaction">broader infrastructure breach</a>.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
This week, Wall Street retreated from record highs, influenced by Walmart's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) cautious profit outlook and the Federal Reserve's emphasis on persistent inflation risks. Walmart's stock declined by 6.5% after its profit forecast fell short of analysts&#8217; expectations, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43895372/walmarts-warning-fed-highlights-inflation-risks-chinese-stocks-surge-this-week-in-markets">raising concerns about consumer spending</a> amid ongoing inflation and trade uncertainties.
The Federal Reserve, in its latest meeting minutes, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43829352/fomc-minutes">highlighted the need for more evidence of cooling inflation</a> before considering rate cuts. Officials also pointed to potential inflationary pressures from possible shifts in trade and immigration policies, as well as supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.
In contrast, Chinese technology stocks experienced a surge, with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) rising 8.1% following strong earnings and optimistic guidance. This rally was bolstered by speculation of potential monetary policy easing by China&#8217;s central bank and anticipated fiscal stimulus measures from policymakers.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43812953/super-micro-computer-stock-continues-to-climb-whats-going-on">"Super Micro Computer Stock Continues To Climb: What's Going On?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares surged 16.5% after the company announced strong preliminary first-quarter results and reassured investors by confirming it will file delayed financial reports by the Feb. 25 deadline, addressing governance concerns.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43787535/archer-aviation-stock-is-rising-tuesday-whats-going-on">"Archer Aviation Stock Is Rising Tuesday: What's Going On?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) shares climbed 8.16% after the company secured FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy, a key milestone in its goal to begin electric air taxi operations in 2025, with only one more regulatory approval remaining.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43819990/jetai-targets-ai-infrastructure-growth-with-new-data-center-in-nevada-stock-skyrockets">"Jet.AI Targets AI Infrastructure Growth With New Data Center In Nevada, Stock Skyrockets"</a>, by Shivani Kumaresan, reports that Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) shares soared 69% after the company unveiled plans for a 50-megawatt AI data center in Nevada, aiming for a full gigawatt capacity, as it seeks to capitalize on the surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/02/43855319/apple-stock-set-for-streaming-lift-severance-breaks-record-after-x-ads-tim-cook-promo">Apple Stock Set For Streaming Lift? ‘Severance' Breaks Record After X Ads, Tim Cook Promo</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43816112/hedge-fund-shake-up-tiger-appaloosa-soros-outperform-buffett-icahn-ackman">Hedge Fund Shake-Up: Tiger, Appaloosa, Soros Outperform Buffett, Icahn, Ackman</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43857040/palantir-stock-tanks-10-as-ceo-sell-plan-defense-budget-cuts-spark-sell-off">"Palantir Stock Tanks 10% As CEO Sell Plan, Defense Budget Cuts Spark Sell-Off"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares plunged 10% after CEO Alex Karp announced plans to sell nearly 10 million shares, raising investor concerns, while potential U.S. defense budget cuts threaten the company's lucrative government contracts, intensifying the sell-off.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43799173/occidental-petroleum-q4">"Occidental Petroleum Shares Slide After Mixed Q4 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) posted fourth-quarter earnings of 80 cents per share, surpassing analyst expectations of 70 cents, while revenue fell to $6.83 billion, missing the projected $7.05 billion.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43868719/dropbox-stock-falls-after-q4-report-arr-slips-paying-users-decrease">"Dropbox Stock Falls After Q4 Report: ARR Slips, Paying Users Decrease"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Dropbox Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) shares fell 8.6% after the company announced a slight decrease in annual recurring revenue and a reduction of 15,000 paying users in the fourth quarter, despite exceeding earnings and revenue expectations.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43795095/viking-bails-on-apple-tesla-and-trims-nvidia-is-this-a-big-tech-rethink">Viking Bails On Apple, Tesla And Trims Nvidia: Is This A Big Tech Rethink?</a>
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: SMCI, Jet.AI, Palantir, OXY And Wall Street Retreats From Record Highs

The annual report of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) was released on Saturday morning, shedding light on the company&#8217;s robust performance in the insurance sector with a whopping 71% increase in operating earnings for the fourth quarter.
What Happened: According to Berkshire&#8217;s report, the Nebraska-based conglomerate, under the leadership of Warren Buffett, attributed this surge to the rise in interest rates that amplified its investment income and an uplift in its insurance business. The company&#8217;s operating earnings for the quarter were recorded at $14.5 billion.
A significant portion of the earnings increase was due to a 48% increase in insurance investment income, which amounted to $4.1 billion. The firm&#8217;s insurance underwriting business also experienced a strong recovery, with operating earnings multiplying fourfold to $3.4 billion.
GEICO, a major contributor to Berkshire&#8217;s insurance results, more than doubled its pretax underwriting earnings&nbsp;to $7.8 billion in 2024.&nbsp;This was achieved by reversing a years-long downward trend and adding new clients in the latter half of the year.
However, despite these positive results, Berkshire&nbsp;expects pretax losses of approximately&nbsp;$1.3 billion due to the wildfires that ravaged&nbsp;parts of Los Angeles last&nbsp;month. Furthermore, Buffett&#8217;s cash reserves increased&nbsp;to a record $334.2 billion&nbsp;at the end of 2024,&nbsp;marking the 10th consecutive quarter of growth.
In his <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024ltr.pdf">letter</a> to shareholders, Warren Buffett revealed the company&#8217;s performance exceeded his expectations. He also noted that the company paid more taxes than tech giants with trillion-dollar valuations.
&#8220;Berkshire Hathaway – paid far more in corporate income tax than the U.S. government had ever received from any company – even the American tech titans that commanded market values in the trillions. To be precise, Berkshire last year made four payments to the IRS that totaled $26.8 billion. That's about 5% of what all of corporate America paid. In addition, we paid sizable amounts for income taxes to foreign governments and to 44 states,&#8221; he mentioned in the letter. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43874883/warren-buffets-berkshire-hathaway-further-trims-its-stake-in-davita-by-2-sells-additional-shares-worth-116-million">Warren Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway Sells $116M Shares Of Dialysis Giant DaVita, Cuts Stake By 2%</a>
Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s property-casualty (P/C) insurance remains its core business. The company distinguishes itself&nbsp;in the insurance industry by&nbsp;taking on risks that other private insurers shy away from, while maintaining a disciplined approach to avoid underpriced policies.
Why It Matters: The substantial increase in Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s Q4 operating profits signifies a strong recovery and growth in its insurance and investment sectors. The rise in interest rates played a crucial role in boosting the company&#8217;s investment income, contributing to the overall surge in earnings.
The robust recovery of the firm&#8217;s insurance underwriting business and the significant contribution from GEICO also played a pivotal role in the earnings increase. 
The growth of P/C insurance is directly linked to increasing economic risks.&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway believes one-year risk&nbsp;assumptions are generally manageable but&nbsp;remains flexible to adapt policies&nbsp;as needed. This strategic approach has allowed the company to stay ahead in the industry and ensure its continued growth.
Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s investment strategy is also noteworthy. The company&nbsp;remains committed to investing the&nbsp;majority of shareholder funds in&nbsp;equities, primarily American companies with&nbsp;significant international operations. 
This strategy of prioritizing&nbsp;ownership in strong businesses over&nbsp;holding cash-equivalent assets ensures&nbsp;long-term growth and value for&nbsp;its investors.
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Earnings Misses

Berkshire Hathaway Q4 Profits Soar 71%, Buffett Says Firm Pays More Taxes Than 'Tech Titans' With Market Value in 'Trillions'

퓨처펀드 LLC의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙은 화요일(11일) 리프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>)의 기록적인 2024년 실적을 강조했다. 그는 2024년 리프트가 미국과 캐나다에서 4,400만 명 승객에게 서비스를 제공했다는 데이비드 리셔 CEO의 발표를 공유했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 게리 블랙의 논평은 리프트가 강력한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43641962/lyft-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-gross-bookings-up-15-new-buyback-our-biggest-competition-is-inertia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4분기 실적</a>을 발표한 가운데 나온 것이다. 리프트의 4분기 매출은 15억 달러로 예상치 15억 6천만 달러를 뛰어넘었다. 총 예약액도 전년 대비 15% 증가한 43억 달러, 활성 라이더는 2,470만 명으로 10% 증가하는 등 주목할 만한 성장 지표를 달성했다.
게리 블랙은 Future Fund Active ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)가 우버 테크놀로지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>)에 대한 포지션은 보유하고 있지만 리프트는 보유하지 않는다고 언급했다. 그는 최근 자율주행차 네트워크의 맥락에서 호출 서비스 플랫폼의 미래에 대해서도 말했다.
그는 우버의 월간 활성 사용자 수가 1억 7천만 명에 달한다는 점을 중요한 시장 우위로 꼽으며, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43551087/gary-black-says-teslas-insufficiently-robust-autonomous-network-to-compete-with-ubers-170-million-users-draws-parallels-to-amazons-e-commerce-domination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3억 1천만 명의 월간 활성 사용자</a>를 보유한 아마존닷컴 이커머스 분야 입지와 비교했다.
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Quote of the day &#8211; Lyft CEO David Risher: "2024 was a record-smashing year for Lyft. Thanks to our industry-leading service levels, we helped 44 million people across the U.S. and Canada get off their tuchuses." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24LYFT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$LYFT</a>
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1889429205869531566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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왜 중요한가: 차량호출 업계 환경은 여러 기업이 자율주행차 전략을 발전시키면서 계속 진화하고 있다. 리프트는 2026년까지 댈러스에서 모빌아이 글로벌(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) 기반 <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43635839/lyft-rides-a-bullish-wave-ahead-of-q4-earnings-but-will-robotaxis-be-the-real-game-changer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">로보택시를 출시할 계획이다.</a>
우버는 무인 차량 서비스를 위해 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)의 구글 웨이모와 제휴했고, 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)는 2025년까지 텍사스와 캘리포니아에서 로보택시 서비스를 도입하는 것을 목표로 하고 있다.
데이비드 리셔는 "2025년은 수백만 명의 승객과 드라이버에게 더 나은 선택지를 제공하는 해가 될 것&#8221;이라며 회사의 성장에 초점을 맞추고 있음을 강조했다. 리프트는 최근 5억 달러 규모의 자사주매입 프로그램을 승인했으며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43641962/lyft-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-gross-bookings-up-15-new-buyback-our-biggest-competition-is-inertia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">분기 말</a> 기준 현금 및 현금성 자산이 7억 5932만 달러에 달한다고 보고했다.
36명의 애널리스트가 제시한 리프트 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYFT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">목표주가</a>는 17.84달러이며, 최고가는 26달러, 최저가는 10달러다. 뱅크오브아메리카 증권과 UBS의 최신 평가는 평균 18.67달러로, 45.83%의 상승 여력이 있음을 의미한다.
주가 움직임: 리프트 주가는 화요일에 4.83% 하락한 14.39달러로 마감했으며, 시간외에는 11.05% 하락했다. <a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/pro/"">벤징가 프로 데이터에</a> 따르면 지난 1년 동안 주가는 16.05% 상승했다.
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주가 움직임: 리프트 주가는 화요일에 4.83% 하락한 14.39달러로 마감했으며, 시간외에는 11.05% 하락했다. <a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/pro/"">벤징가 프로 데이터에</a> 따르면 지난 1년 동안 주가는 16.05% 상승했다.
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테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)가 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)와 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)에 이어 퓨처펀드의 3위 보유 종목으로 올라섰다. 이러한 내용은 퓨처펀드의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙이 월요일(6일) 발표했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 이번 포지션 변경은 테슬라의 4분기 인도량이 애널리스트의 예상치인506,763대에 비해 저조한 495,570대로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42779846/tesla-stock-slides-as-jim-cramer-wall-street-react-to-first-ever-annual-sales-drop" target="_blank" rel="noopener">예상치를 하회하고, 첫 연간 판매 감소를 기록하는 등</a> 테슬라가 최근 어려움을 겪은 후 나온 것이다.
2024년 말 목표주가를 351달러로 하향 조정해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42156674/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge-since-april" target="_blank" rel="noopener">테슬라 강세론자들의 비판</a>에 직면했던 블랙은 절제된 투자 접근법을 유지해 왔다.
블랙은 11월 25일에 펀드의 테슬라 평균 매수 가격이 2023년 초 이후 162달러, 평균 매도 가격이 252달러라고 밝히며 "전문 투자자들이 하는 일, 즉 저가에 사고 고가에 파는 것이 바로 이것&#8221;이라고 말했다.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> remains our #3 position after <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOOG&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOOG</a>. <a href="https://t.co/TqyF5xvztK">pic.twitter.com/TqyF5xvztK</a>
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1876320234153627797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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게리 블랙의 Future Fund Active ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)는 테슬라가 전기차 가격을 20% 인하한 후 포트폴리오의 12.2%를 차지하던 2022년 4분기에 테슬라 익스포저를 줄이기 시작했다. 펀드의 1월 6일 보유 현황 업데이트에 따르면 테슬라 포지션은 최근 5.07%로 834주, 342,306달러 규모였다.
왜 중요한가: 블랙은 2025년 초에 출시될 2만 5천~3만 달러 범위의 새로운 차량을 포함한 잠재적 촉매제를 언급하며 테슬라의 목표주가를 380달러로 유지했다. 그러나 그는 7,500달러의 전기차 세액공제 폐지 가능성과 같은 위험에 대해 경고하며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42156674/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge-since-april" target="_blank" rel="noopener">유사한 공제 폐지</a> 이후 유럽 시장에서 상당한 판매 감소에 직면했던 점을 지적했다.
테슬라의 미래에 대한 격렬한 논쟁이 벌어지고 있는 가운데, 애널리스트들은 테슬라의 자율주행 및 로봇공학 야망에 대해 의견이 분분하다. 일부는 2025년까지 테슬라의 가치를 2조 달러로 낙관적으로 전망하고 있지만, GLJ 리서치의 CEO인 고든 존슨과 같은 비평가들은 특히 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42779846/tesla-stock-slides-as-jim-cramer-wall-street-react-to-first-ever-annual-sales-drop" target="_blank" rel="noopener">테슬라의 로봇공학 프로그램에</a> 대해 회의적인 시각을 유지하고 있다.
테슬라의 주가는 최근 변동성에도 불구하고 2024년까지 약 62%의 상승세를 유지했지만, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42156674/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge-since-april" target="_blank" rel="noopener">지난 3년</a> 동안 나스닥 100 지수보다 32%p 저조한 실적을 기록했다.
주가 움직임: 테슬라의 주가는 월요일에 411.05달러로 마감하여 당일 0.15% 상승했다. 시간외 거래에서는 0.13% 소폭 하락했다. <a href=""https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"">벤징가 프로 데이터</a>에 따르면 지난 1년 동안 테슬라의 주가는 70.95%의 큰 상승률을 보였다.
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저명한 투자자 게리 블랙는 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)가 새로운 저가형 전기 자동차를 출시함으로써 상당한 성장을 이룰 수 있을 것으로 본다. 게리 블랙은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42391708/tesla-to-370-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-monday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">테슬라 목표주가</a>를 300달러에서 380달러로 27% 올렸다.
무슨 일 있었나: 퓨처 펀드(Future Fund LLC)의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙은 테슬라가 25,000~30,000달러의 해치백 모델을 출시하여 전 세계 소형차 시장의 약 15%를 점유할 것이라는 기대에 "확신이 더해졌다"고 했다.
블랙의 수정된 수익 추정치는 월스트리트의 컨센서스를 능가하며, 2025년에는 조정 주당순이익 3.80달러, 2030년에는 17.00달러를 예상하고 있다.
이러한 조정은 최근 블랙의 포트폴리오 조정과 함께 나온 것이다. 11월, 게리 블랙의 펀드는 테슬라 주가가 4월 저점 대비 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42159444/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">150% 급등</a>해 351달러로 상승한 후 테슬라 포지션을 줄였다. 퓨처 펀드의 테슬라 투자 전략은 수익성이 입증되었다. 평균 매입가는 162달러, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41870590/tesla-remains-core-for-gary-black-despite-price-cuts-earnings-drop-nvidia-google-eli-lilly-among-top-performers-in-tech-bulls-portfolio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">매도가는 2023년 초 이후 252달러다.</a>
테슬라는 퓨처 펀드 액티브 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)의 상위 5개 종목에 속한다.
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Raising my <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> price target to $380 from $300, based on increased conviction that TSLA will launch a $25K-$30K hatchback that vaults TSLA into the global compact category (~15% global share). I have increased my TSLA Adj EPS as follows: &#8211; 2025 $3.80 from $3.60 (WS $3.29) -… <a href="https://t.co/EInUAo0VOZ">pic.twitter.com/EInUAo0VOZ</a>
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Upside: 1/ EV adoption +20%-25% per yr 2/ Fed cuts rate by another 25bp by Y.E. 3/ Higher FSD take rates/licensing deal 4/ Trump streamlines process for securing autonomous driving licenses nationally 5/ $25K-$30K Model Q Compact launch FY'25 1H…
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왜 중요한가: 게리 블랙은 테슬라의 잠재적 촉매제로서 연간 20~25%의 지속적인 전기차 채택 증가, 완전자율주행 채택 증가, 그리고 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선인 행정부 하에서 자율주행 면허 취득의 간소화 가능성 등을 꼽았다.
그러나 또한 7,500달러의 전기차 세액공제 혜택의 잠재적 폐지 가능성과 자율주행 기능에 대한 규제 문제 등 주요 위험 요소도 언급했다.
수정된 목표주가는 1.75배의 PEG 비율과 25%의 장기 EPS 성장률을 바탕으로 테슬라의 장기 성장에 대한 블랙의 확신을 반영한다. 그의 낙관적인 전망에도 불구하고, 블랙은 최근 테슬라의 현재 가치 평가에 대해 주의를 표하면서 11월 선거 이후 주가가 50% 상승한 것은 주로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42377001/analyst-says-he-is-very-bullish-but-cautious-about-teslas-stock-rally-notes-eps-revisions-have-not-kept-pace-with-stock-price-since-trumps-victory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">P/E 확대보다는 수익 추정 수정</a>에 의한 것이라고 강조했다.
테슬라 가격 움직임: 월요일 테슬라는 0.15% 상승한 389.79달러 마감했다. 시간외 거래에서는 0.66% 추가 상승한 392.35달러로 마감했다. 올해 들어 테슬라 주가는 56.91% 급등했다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">Benzinga Pro</a>의 데이터에 따르면, 34명의 애널리스트가 제시한 테슬라의 컨센서스 목표주가는 251.06달러이며, 최고가 411달러에서 최저가 24.86달러까지 다양하다. 도이치은행, 구겐하임, 뱅크오브아메리카 증권에서 제시한 최근 평균은 315달러로 19.71% 하락 여력을 의미한다.
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게리 블랙, 테슬라 목표주가 380달러로 27% 상향: 저렴한 해치백 차량 출시 "확신"

퓨처 펀드 LLC의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙이 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)의 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) 보유를 비판했다. 수요일(4일) 비트코인이 사상 최고치를 기록했지만 테슬라의 주식 가치에 미치는 영향은 적다고 주장했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 게리 블랙은 X 플랫폼에 "비트코인 가격은 테슬라의 주가와 관련이 없다&#8221;고 썼다. 그는 비트코인이 10만 달러라고 해도 테슬라 보유량은 테슬라 1주당 0.33달러에 해당한다고 지적하면서 &#8220;자원 분배가 언제나 어렵고, 주주드은 직접 비트코인을 구매할 수 있다&#8221;고 했다.
블랙은 테슬라가 핵심 비즈니스 투자에 우선순위를 두어야 한다고 강조했다. "나는 테슬라가 새로운 공장을 건설하고, 새로운 전기차 모델을 도입하고, 에너지 사업을 확장하고, 로보택시에 투자하기를 원한다&#8221;며 "만약 현금이 남는다면 자사주를 매입할 수도 있다&#8221;고 했다.
이러한 발언은 비트코인이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42331261/bitcoin-hits-historic-100000-milestone-michael-saylor-gets-ready-for-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">사상 처음으로</a> 10만 달러를 돌파하면서 테슬라의 암호화폐 투자에 대한 논쟁이 재점화되는 가운데 나온 것이다. 블랙은 2021년 6월에 테슬라의 비트코인 보유에 지속적으로 반대해 왔으며, 비트코인이 회사의 전기차 사명을 방해하고 수익의 질에 의문을 제기한다고 주장했다.
이 기사도 읽어보세요: <a style="font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;" href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%B2%84%ED%95%8F-%EC%A7%80%EC%88%98-%EB%8B%B7%EC%BB%B4-%EB%B2%84%EB%B8%94-%EB%8B%B9%EC%8B%9C-140%EC%98%80%EB%8A%94%EB%8D%B0-%EC%A7%80%EA%B8%88-200-%EC%9D%B4%EC%83%81%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C-%EC%98%AC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">버핏 지수, 닷컴 버블 당시 140%였는데 지금 200% 이상으로 올라</a>
왜 중요한가: 게리 블랙의 미래 펀드 액티브 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)는 테슬라 지분을 4.31%에서 12.2%로 줄였고 이제 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41870590/tesla-remains-core-for-gary-black-despite-price-cuts-earnings-drop-nvidia-google-eli-lilly-among-top-performers-in-tech-bulls-portfolio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5번째로 큰 보유 종목</a>이 되었다.
2023년 초 이후 미래 펀드의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42159444/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">평균 테슬라 주식 매입 가격은</a> 162달러였으며, 평균 판매 가격은 252달러였다. 최근 테슬라 강세론자들의 비판에도 불구하고 블랙은 "전문 투자자들이 하는 일이 바로 저가매수 고가매도&#8221;라며 자신의 투자 전략을 옹호했다.
테슬라는 시가총액이 1조 달러를 넘어서며 전기차 시장의 선두주자로서의 위치를 유지하고 있다.
테슬라 가격 움직임: 테슬라의 주가는 수요일에 1.85% 상승한 357.93달러로 마감했다. 시간외 거래에서는 주가가 0.34% 하락했다. 올해 들어 테슬라의 주가는 44.08% 급등했다.
벤징가 프로 데이터에 따르면 34명 애널리스트가 제시한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">컨센서스</a> 목표주가는 246.16달러이며, 예상치는 411다러에서 24.86달러까지 다양하다. 로스 MKM, 스티펠 및 UBS의 최근 목표주가 평균은 339달러로, 현재 테슬라 주가 대비 4.96% 하락 여력을 의미한다.
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게리 블랙 "테슬라의 비트코인 보유는 주가와 무관, 전기차 확장과 자사주매입에 집중하길"

더 퓨처 펀드(The Future Fund LLC)의 저명한 투자 분석가 게리 블랙은 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)와 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)를 비교한 최근 분석을 통해 시장 논의를 촉발시켰으며, 이는 실적 궤적과 가치 평가 지표의 중요한 차이를 강조했다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 블랙은 X에 게시한 글에서 왜 엔비디아가 여전히 이 펀드의 주요 포지션인 반면 테슬라는 5위에 그치는지를 설명했다. 그는 월스트리트가 계속해서 엔비디아의 실적 추정치를 올리는 반면, 테슬라에 대한 실적 추정치를 줄이고 있다고 지적했다.
이 분석은 투자자들에게 중요한 지표인 주가수익성장비율(PEG)에 중점을 두고 있다. 블랙은 엔비디아가 현재 1.6배의 PEG로 거래되고 있으며, 2025년 기준 주가수익비율(P/E)이 32배이고, 장기 실적 성장률이 20%로 예상된다고 언급했다.
반면, 테슬라는 3.2배의 PEG로, 2025년 기준 주가수익비율이 102배이고, 장기 실적 성장률이 32%로 예상되고 있다.
주가수익성장비율(PEG)은 주가수익비율(P/E)과 예상 실적 성장률을 비교하여 주식의 진정한 가치를 이해하는 데 도움이 되는 주요 가치 평가 지표이다.
PEG 비율이 낮을수록(일반적으로 1.0 이하) 주식이 저평가되었을 가능성을 나타내며, 이는 회사의 주가가 미래 실적 성장 가능성에 비해 상대적으로 저렴하다는 것을 의미한다.
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For those wondering why <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a> is our #1 position and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> #5 &#8211; look no further than these two respective earnings revisions charts. WS keeps raising NVDA's earnings ests, and reducing TSLA's earnings estimates. On PEG, NVDA is at 1.6x PEG (CY'25 P/E = 32x vs 20% long-term eps… <a href="https://t.co/Wt1E4wUYEJ">pic.twitter.com/Wt1E4wUYEJ</a>
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왜 중요한가: 이러한 지표들은 퓨처 펀드의 투자 전략을 강조하는 것으로, 블랙은 이를 일관되게 규율적이고 데이터 기반으로 방어해왔다. 그의 최근 게시물들은 전문 투자 원칙의 중요성을 강조하였으며, 특히 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42156674/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge-since-april">저가 매수와 고가 매도 전략</a>의 중요성을 강조했다.
퓨처 펀드의 성과는 이러한 접근 방식을 보여준다. Future Fund Active ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)는 28.30%의 연초 대비 수익률을 기록하여 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)를 초과했다. 블랙의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42156674/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge-since-april">테슬라 포지션은 특히 주목할 만한데</a>, 이 펀드의 평균 매입 가격은 162달러, 평균 매도 가격은 252달러이다.
시장 성과는 이 점을 더욱 부각시킨다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">벤징가 프로</a>의 데이터에 의하면, 테슬라는 연초 대비 34% 상승한 반면, 엔비디아는 180.96% 급등했다.

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엔비디아, 테슬라를 주식 상승에서 압도 - 게리 블랙이 포트폴리오에서 1위인 이유 설명

퓨처펀드 LLC의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙은 퓨처펀드의 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) 투자 전략을 옹호했다. 그는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42056286/tesla-is-back-in-gary-blacks-top-5-holdings">단기 거래보다는 포지션 관리에 대한 절제된 접근 방식</a>을 강조하며 테슬라 강세론자들의 비판에 맞서고 있다.
무슨 일 있었나: 게리 블랙은 2023년 초 이후 자신이 이끄는 퓨처펀드의 평균 테슬라 주식 매입 가격은 162달러, 평균 판매 가격은 252달러였다고 밝혔다. 이러한 공개는 퓨처펀드가 최근 4월 저점 대비 150% 급등한 이후 테슬라 포지션을 351달러에 정리하면서 나왔다.
블랙은 X에서 테슬라 애호가들의 비판을 언급하며 "전문 투자자들이 하는 일은 저점 매수, 고점 매도이고, 이익을 취해서 파산한 사람은 아무도 없다&#8221;고 했다.
퓨처펀드는 테슬라가 전기차 가격을 20% 인하한 이후 포트폴리오의 12.2%를 차지하던 2022년 4분기에 테슬라 포지션을 줄이기 시작했다.
11월 15일 현재 테슬라의 포지션은 4.11%로, 테슬라는 The Future Fund Active ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)에서 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), 세일즈포스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), 넷플릭스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)에 이어  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42056286/tesla-is-back-in-gary-blacks-top-5-holdings">5번째로 큰 보유 종목</a>이다.
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왜 중요한가: 게리 블랙은 전기차 가격인하 이후 테슬라의 수익 추정치가 59% 감소했다고 지적하며, 경쟁업체들도 가격인하에 맞췄지만 판매량 증가가 최소화되었다고 지적했다. 최근 랠리에도 불구하고 테슬라의 주가는 지난 3년 동안 나스닥 100 지수를 32%p 밑돌았다고도 언급했다.
투자 베테랑인 게리 블랙은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42028323/gary-black-defends-tesla-strategy-amid-clash-with-elon-musk-bulls-we-dont-trade-tesla-we-trim-when-the-price-goes-higher">테슬라 투자자 커뮤니티 내에서 양극화가 심화</a>되는 것에 대해 우려를 표명하며 잠재적 위험에 대해 온건한 목소리가 비판에 직면하고 있다고 지적하기도 했다.
"X 세계에서는 강세론자들이 충분히 낙관적이지 않다는 이유로 동료 강세론자들을 개인적으로 공격한다. 하지만 현실에서는 그런 일이 일어나지 않는다. 포트폴리오에 대한 규율은 비판이 아니라 보상을 받는 것이다.&#8221;
이러한 논쟁은 최근 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선인이 스페이스X의 스타베이스 시설을 방문하는 차량 행렬에서 사이버트럭이 등장한 것과 관련해 테슬라에 대한 관심이 높아지는 가운데 나왔다. 그러한 트럼프의 모습은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42152721/tesla-cybertruck-part-of-donald-trumps-motorcade-will-vehicle-land-government-deals">정부 및 안보</a> 부문의 새로운 기회를 예고하는 신호로 받아들여졌다.
테슬라 주가 움직임: 테슬라 주가는 금요일에 3.80% 상승한 352.56달러로 마감했다. 시간외 거래에서는 0.26% 상승했다. <a href=""https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"">벤징가 프로 데이터</a>에 따르면 올해 들어 테슬라의 주가는 41.92% 급등했다.
이 기사도 읽어보세요: <a style="font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;" href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EA%B2%8C%EB%A6%AC-%EB%B8%94%EB%9E%99-%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%AC%EB%A1%9C%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%9E%98%ED%8B%B0%EC%A7%80-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-%EA%B0%80%EC%B9%98%EB%8A%94-%EB%8B%A8-105%EB%8B%AC/">게리 블랙, &#8220;마이크로스트레티지 주식 가치는 단 105달러&#8221;</a>
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게리 블랙의 퓨처펀드, 테슬라 주가 4월 저점 대비 150% 급등한 후 보유분 줄여

<a href="//www.benzinga.com/24/11/41890755/microstrategy-marathon-digital-holdings-coinbase-cleanspark-and-tesla-5-stocks-on-investors-radars-today-amid-bitcoin-buzz"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">최근 시장 데이터에 따르면</a>, 강력한 시장 성과로 주목받는 올해, 유명 펀드 매니저인 게리 블랙, 로스 거버 그리고 캐시 우드가 이끄는 펀드의 실적은  S&amp;P 500의 인상적인 연초 대비 수익률 25.97%와 비교해 엇갈린 결과를 보이고 있다.
무슨 일이 일어났을까?: 게리 블랙의 Future Fund Active ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)는 그중 가장 높은 성과를 기록하며 연초 대비 25.35%의 수익률을 올렸다. 623만 달러 규모의 FFND 펀드는 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)를 포트폴리오의 9.39%를 차지하는 가장 큰 비중으로 보유하고 있으며, 광범위한 시장의 상승률에 거의 일치하는 성과를 보였다.
로스 거버의 AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GK#NYSE">GK</a>)도 강력한 성과를 나타냈으며, 연초 대비 21.35%의 수익률을 기록했다. 2,233만 달러 규모 GK 펀드 포트폴리오에서 가장 큰 비중을 차지하는 종목은 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)로 7.71%를 점하고 있다.
캐시 우드의 주력 펀드인 ARK Innovation ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>)는 57억 8천만 달러의 자산 규모에도 불구하고, 연초 대비 10.46%의 수익률로 뒤처졌다. 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)는 ARKK 펀드가 가장 큰 비중으로 보유한 종목이며 14.06%를 차지한다.
한편, 케빈 패프라스의 The Meet Kevin Pricing Power ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PP#NYSE">PP</a>)는 3,699만 달러의 자산을 관리하고 있으나, 다른 펀드들과 달리 2.59%에 불과한 수익률을 기록했다. PP 펀드의 가장 큰 보유 종목은 로켓 컴퍼니스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>)로 포트폴리오의 12.75%를 차지한다.
더 읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%9B%94%EC%9A%94%EC%9D%BC-%EC%A3%BC%EB%AA%A9%EB%B0%9B%EC%9D%80-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%AC%EB%A1%9C%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%9E%98%ED%8B%B0%EC%A7%80-%EB%A7%88%EB%9D%BC%ED%86%A4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">월요일 주목받은 주식: 마이크로스트레티지, 마라톤 디지털, 코인베이스, 클린스파크 및 테슬라</a>
중요한 이유는?: 게리 블랙이 X 게시물에서 강조한 바와 같이, 도널드 트럼프의 대선 승리 이후 미국 증시 주요 지수가 4.6%~5.7% 사이로 상승한 강세 주간 이후 비교되었다.
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로스 거버, 캐시 우드 아니면 게리 블랙? 누구의 펀드가 2024년 S&P 500 수익률과 견줄만 할까?

테크 강세론자이자 퓨처 펀드의 매니지 파트너인 게리 블랙은 테슬라가 퓨처 펀드의 중요한 보유 종목으로 남아 있지만, 전기차 가격 인하가 수익에 미치는 영향에 대한 우려로 포지션 축소가 있었다고 전했다.
게리 블랙은 테슬라가 2021년 8월 출시 이후 The Future Fund Active ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>)의 상위 보유 포지션에 있었지만, FFND 펀드는 테슬라 보유 비중을 2022년 10월 12.2%에서 11월 8일 현재 4.6%로 줄였다고 밝혔다.
이러한 결정은 테슬라의 2025회계연도 수익 추정치가 59% 감소하면서 나스닥 100 지수 대비 실적이 저조해짐에 따라 내려진 것이었다.
게리 블랙은 소셜 플랫폼 X 게시글을 통해 "우리는 부정적인 면을 감추지 않고 가치 평가에 대해 고도의 규율을 유지한다&#8221;며 테슬라 투자에 대한 자신의 신중한 접근 방식을 설명했다. 그는 테슬라의 로보택시 기술이 실용성을 입증할 때까지는 신중한 입장을 취할 것이라고 언급했다.
테슬라의 포트폴리오 비중은 낮아졌지만, 테슬라는 2024년 퓨처 펀드의 최고 실적 보유 종목에 다른 거대 기술 기업과 함께 이름을 올렸다. 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)가 198% 상승으로 선두를 차지하고, 그 뒤를 이어 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) 구글이 28%, 일라이 릴리 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) 43%, 세일즈포스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) 22%, 넷플릭스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) 63%, 테슬라가 29% 상승했다.
FFND 펀드는 목표 상승/하락 비율 2:1을 기준으로 포지션 규모에 대한 전략적 접근 방식을 유지한다. 게리 블랙은 균형 잡힌 분석의 중요성을 강조하며, 이 펀드는 투자자의 의사결정에 정보를 제공하기 위해 강세 및 약세 논거를 모두 제시하는 것을 목표로 한다고 말했다.
게리 블랙의 커뮤니케이션 스타일은 때때로 일부 테슬라 강세론자들과 충돌하기도 했지만, 그는 투자 커뮤니티 내에서 건설적인 비판은 공격하기보다는 환영해야 한다고 했다.
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최근의 어려움에도 불구하고 테슬라는 전기차 시장에서 계속해서 중요한 역할을 하고 있다. 테슬라 주가는 지난 1년 동안 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41834789/rivian-vs-tesla-how-the-ev-rivals-stack-up-in-gary-blacks-investment-portfolio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">49.65% 상승</a>하며 전기차 시장의 선두주자로서의 위치를 유지하고 있다.
하지만 테슬라의 전기차 기술은 최근 조사를 받고 있다. 미국 도로교통안전국은 운전자가 운전에 집중하지 않는 모습을 보여주는 완전자율주행(FSD) 기술을 소셜 미디어에 홍보하는 테슬라의 행태에 대해 우려를 제기했다.
더 읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%ED%85%8C%EC%8A%AC%EB%9D%BC-%EC%9E%90%EC%9C%A8%EC%A3%BC%ED%96%89-fsd-%EA%B8%B0%EC%88%A0%EC%9D%98-%EC%86%8C%EC%85%9C-%EB%AF%B8%EB%94%94%EC%96%B4-%ED%99%8D%EB%B3%B4%EC%97%90-%EB%8C%80%ED%95%B4-nhtsa/">테슬라, 자율주행 FSD 기술의 소셜 미디어 홍보에 대해 NHTSA 조사에 직면</a>
한편, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41858978/elon-musk-to-ditch-tesla-gigafactory-in-mexico-after-trumps-win-economy-minister-wants-a-meeting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">멕시코에 기가팩토리</a>를 건설하는 등의 향후 계획은 최근 미국 대선 결과에 영향을 받을 수 있다. 어려움에도 불구하고 테슬라의 시가총액은 1조 달러 이상으로 치솟았고, 일론 머스크의 재산은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41856784/elon-musks-wealth-tops-300-billion-as-teslas-market-cap-soars-above-1-trillion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3,000억 달러 이상으로 늘어났다</a>.
테슬라 주가 움직임: 주가는 금요일에 8.19% 상승한 321.22달러로 마감했고, 시간 외 거래에서는 0.49% 추가 상승했다. <a href="//www.benzinga.com/pro/"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">벤징가 프로 데이터</a>에 따르면 올해 들어 테슬라의 주가는 29.31% 상승했다.
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게리 블랙의 포트폴리오: 테슬라는 여전히 핵심이며 엔비디아, 구글, 일라이 릴리도 크게 올라

전기차 제조사 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)와 리비안 오토모티브(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)는 게리 블랙의 Future Fund Active ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>) 내에서 서로 다른 경로를 그려가고 있다. 이는 전기차 시장의 역동성을 강조한다.
무슨 일이 있었을까? FFND 펀드는 현재 275,257달러에 해당하는 테슬라 주식 954주를 보유하고 있으며, 이는 포트폴리오의 4.20%에 해당한다. 리비안 주식은 79,738달러에 해당하는 8,212주로 1.22%를 차지한다.
테슬라의 목요일 주가는 2.90% 상승한 296.91달러를 기록하며 지난 1년 동안 33.63% 상승하는 등 강력한 성과를 보여주었다. 테슬라는 올해 들어 19.52% 급등하며 전기차 시장의 선두주자로서 입지를 유지하고 있다.
반면, 리비안은 더 어려운 상황에 직면해 있다. <a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/pro/"">벤징가 프로</a> 데이터에 따르면 같은 날 리비안 주가는 3.35% 상승한 10.04달러를 기록했지만, 올해 들어서는 52.44%, 지난 1년 동안 42.39% 하락한 상태다.
그러나 퓨처 펀드(Future Fund)의 매니징 파트너인 게리 블랙은 리비안의 회복력을 강조했다. 그는 리비안의 공급 문제에도 불구하고 투자자들이 4분기 매출총이익률 전망치를 긍정적으로 유지한 낙관론을 언급했다.
왜 중요할까? 리비안은 2024년 47,000~49,000대의 차량 생산 목표를 재확인했지만, 연간 EBITDA 손실은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41741319/rivian-not-necessarily-chasing-robotaxis-and-full-self-driving-like-tesla-says-senior-exec">28억 3,000만 달러~28억 8,000만 달러 범위</a>로 예상하고 있다.
리비안의 최고 소프트웨어 책임자인 와심 벤사이드(Wassym Bensaid)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41741319/rivian-not-necessarily-chasing-robotaxis-and-full-self-driving-like-tesla-says-senior-exec">경쟁사 테슬라처럼 완전 자율주행기술이나 로보택시</a>를 추구하기보다는 점진적인 안전 및 편의성 개선에 집중하는 리비안의 차별화된 전략을 강조했다.
리비안의 성장 전망에 대해 낙관적인 입장을 견지하고 있는 RJ 스카린지 리비안 CEO는 특히 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41825787/rivian-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-eps-miss-ceo-confident-in-q4-gross-profit-r2-being-fundamenta">최근 실적의 매출 및 주당순이익 추정치 미달</a>에도 불구하고 향후 확장을 위한 핵심 동력으로서 R2 플랫폼의 잠재력을 강조하고 있다.
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