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Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering merchandise targeted at the tween and teen demographic. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise.

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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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John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Plan To Quit LA For New York After Wildfires. They Can Take Their Pick With $100 Million Fortune

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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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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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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Is Trump Tariff Chaos Worrying Americans? Consumer Confidence Dips Amid Rising Inflation

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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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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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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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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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. 
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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:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43825695/xrp-rallies-5-on-etf-news-what-is-going-on">XRP Rallies 5% On ETF News: What Is Going On?</a>
<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.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43884153/us-services-drop-sharply-darkening-picture-of-high-prices-uncertainty-economist-says">US Services Drop Sharply: ‘Darkening Picture' Of High Prices, Uncertainty, Economist Says</a>
<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>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43869433/walmart-expects-slower-growth-in-an-uncertain-time-cfo-says-on-earnings-call">Walmart Expects Slower Growth In ‘An Uncertain Time,' CFO Says On Earnings Call</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. 
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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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The U.S. government has reportedly issued a diplomatic questionnaire to European leaders. The questionnaire seeks to understand their position on Ukraine&#8217;s security and their readiness to defend <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935659/mary-trump-blasts-uncle-over-wildfire-comments-if-donald-trump-can-profit-from-your-death-he-will-facilitate-it">Ukraine without U.S. leadership</a>.
What Happened: The questionnaire is seen as a measure of European leaders&#8217; determination amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict. It included questions like, &#8220;Are&nbsp;there any countries you believe&nbsp;would be indispensable, like maybe&nbsp;the United States of America?&#8221; and &#8220;Specifically,&nbsp;what short-term and long-term resources&nbsp;do you think will be&nbsp;required from the United States?&#8221;
According to Mary Trump, President Donald Trump's estranged niece, some have found these questions offensive, suggesting that the US is reconsidering its role in the conflict. This change in stance is believed to be due to&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;and his administration aligning with&nbsp;Vladimir Putin&#8216;s Moscow agenda.
&#8220;Why suddenly is the United States riddled with such uncertainty about its role in the conflict? That's simple: it's because Donald Trump and his corrupt fascist regime are aligned with the agenda of Vladimir Putin and Moscow. This is a travesty. And it's a travesty that the people in charge, including those at the State Department, care nothing and know nothing about diplomacy and statecraft,&#8221; Mary Trump wrote in her latest blog <a href="https://www.marytrump.org/p/at-the-fulcrum-of-history">post</a>. 
In response, European leaders are escalating their efforts to counteract US foreign policy. An emergency summit was convened in Paris last week, attended by France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark, along with top EU and NATO officials, to devise a response to these developments.
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The U.S. seems to be shifting its responsibilities onto its allies, waiting to see who will stand for it. This change in U.S. policy has created increasing&nbsp;uncertainty about its role in&nbsp;the conflict, leaving&nbsp;European leaders scrambling to respond.
&#8220;Donald's increasingly hostile stance towards Ukraine and continuing appeasement of Putin has European leaders scrambling to respond to yet another reckless move by the United States,&#8221; she added in the post. 
Mary Trump mentioned that President Volodomyr Zelensky has remained clear himself as to&nbsp;Ukraine&#8217;s&nbsp;position on what the future of Ukraine looks like.
&#8220;Donald is calling this the grotesque display that occurred in Saudi Arabia a "peace negotiation," but Zelensky very properly is calling bullshit. He originally had scheduled a visit Saudi Arabia but canceled it when he realized that the United States and Russia planned to meet without giving Ukraine, the aggrieved party, a seat at the negotiating table,&#8221; she said. 
Why It Matters: The US&#8217;s shift in stance towards the Ukraine conflict is a significant development. The questionnaire, seen as a test of European resolve, has implications for the global balance of power and the future of international diplomacy. 
The response of European leaders to this questionnaire and the subsequent actions will be crucial in shaping the course of the Ukraine conflict and the role of the US in global conflicts.
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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending Feb. 21:
 Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>): The utility company saw an increase of interest from Benzinga readers during the week. The company will report fourth-quarter financial results next week. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $1.60, up from $1.13 in last year's fourth quarter according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro. </a>The company has missed analyst estimates for earnings per share in two straight quarters, while beating in eight of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter revenue of $4.36 billion. The company has missed analyst estimates in six straight quarters and seven of the last 10 quarters overall. Sempra's report could be followed closer than normal given the company's presence in the California market where<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42899953/five-dead-in-los-angeles-wildfires-utilities-face-scrutiny"> wildfires took place.</a>
The stock was up around 3% for the week, as seen in the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below. Shares are up 21% over the last year.
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Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>): Investors paid close attention to the energy company this week, which has been a top performing stock over the last year. With ties to the nuclear energy business, the stock has soared and is up over 200% in the last year. JPMorgan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43039348/are-utilities-the-new-tech-why-entergy-nisource-vistra-are-jpmorgans-top-picks-for-2025">named the stock</a> one of the top utility stocks for 2025 earlier this year. The company is scheduled to report fourth-quarter financial results Thursday Feb. 27. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share. The company has beat analyst estimates in two straight quarter and four of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $3.89 billion. The company has beaten analyst estimates in two of the last three quarters, but missed estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters. Several analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VST/analyst-ratings">reiterated bullish ratings </a>on the stock in recent weeks with BMO maintaining an Outperform and raising the price target from $151 to $191.
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Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>): The large Chinese e-commerce stock saw strong interest over the week thanks to earnings results and increased investments in the artificial intelligence sector. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">beat third-quarter </a>revenue and earnings per share estimates. The company has now beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters, while missing revenue estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters. In the quarterly results, Alibaba saw revenue grow across many segments on a year-over-year basis. Alibaba said it expects its international e-commerce unit to be profitable in the next quarter. The company also said it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43874037/alibaba-sees-ai-gold-rush-in-cloud-computing-not-open-and-closed-source-modelshints-monetization-lies-in-powering-ai-not-selling-it">expects to invest</a> more in Cloud and AI in the next three years than in the last decade. Alibaba is focusing on cloud computing as the primary monetization effort for its AI efforts instead of AI models.
Multiple Alibaba analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings"> raised their price targets </a>on the stock after the quarterly results, including Benchmark's Fawne Jiang who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43888574/alibabas-ai-expansion-e-commerce-growth-reinforce-bullish-analyst-outlook">maintained a Buy rating</a> and raised the target from $118 to $190. Jiang said the company's e-commerce business is rebounding along with the investments in cloud and AI.
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AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>): The dispensing systems company saw strong interest from Benzinga readers during the week. The company recently reported fourth-quarter financial results with earnings per share beating analyst estimates and revenue missing analyst estimates. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATR/analyst-ratings">saw several analysts </a>recently maintain bullish ratings, while lowering their price targets. Given the rising interest in the stock and the $10 billion market capitalization, AptarGroup could be a stock to watch for investors. The stock was up around 2% in the last week and shares are up 5% over the last year.
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Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>): The aerospace company recently reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43697801/howmet-aerospace-q4-revenue-up-92-beats-estimatesprovides-2025-outlook-amid-boeing-and-airbus-uncertainty">fourth-quarter financial results </a>with earnings per share and revenue topping estimates. The company has now beat analyst estimates for earnings per share in eight straight quarters and for revenue in nine of the last 10 quarters. In the quarter, the company saw double-digit growth across many of the reporting segments on a year-over-year basis. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HWM/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets </a>on the stock after the financial results. Howmet executives said they expect aftermarket growth for spares of 20% to 25% year-over-year in 2025. Executives also cautioned on renegotiations of long-term contracts and the potential tariff impact.
The stock was up slightly during the week and shares are up over 100% in the last year.
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On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEAM#NASDAQ">BEAM</a>), Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>).
The BEAM Trade
Ark Invest, through its ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) and ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), bought a total of 24,640 shares of Beam Therapeutics.
This comes after the firm&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43755344/cathie-woods-ark-invest-loads-up-on-iridium-twist-bioscience-offloads-roku-here-are-key-ark-trades-this-friday">previous acquisition</a> of Beam Therapeutics shares just a week prior. The value of this trade, calculated from the latest closing price is nearly $750,000.
The NU Trade
Ark Invest, through its ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>), bought 162,143 shares of Nu Holdings Ltd. This marks a significant investment in the fintech company, reflecting Ark&#8217;s strategic positioning in the dynamic tech sector.
The value of this trade, calculated from the latest closing price is over $1.75 million.
The MELI and ADPT Trades
On the same day, Ark Invest also sold shares of MercadoLibre Inc and Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. Through its ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, Ark sold 347 shares of MercadoLibre.
Meanwhile, through its ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, Ark offloaded 8,129 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies.
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Market intelligence firm&nbsp;Santiment&nbsp;has identified three key metrics suggesting a potential bullish move for&nbsp;Bitcoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: The analytics platform highlights&nbsp;that the average returns of&nbsp;wallets, the dormancy period of coins, and Bitcoin&#8217;s supply on exchanges all indicate a possible upward swing for the leading cryptocurrency by market cap.
Santiment <a href="https://insights.santiment.net/read/biweekly-market-update-crypto-markets-react-to-inflation-and-scandals-8485">notes</a> that historically, accumulating BTC when wallets&#8217; average returns are below 0% has proven to be a strong strategy. Currently, wallets&nbsp;active in the past 30&nbsp;days show average returns of approximately -2.9%.
This suggests that buying or adding to positions could be statistically advantageous.
Additionally,&nbsp;older BTC tokens are circulating&nbsp;at a &#8220;healthy rate,&#8221; which is often a precursor to a rally. Santiment explains that when dormant tokens move frequently, it signals a healthy circulation, typically seen during prolonged bull runs.
Finally, Santiment points out that the amount of BTC on exchanges remains low after a significant withdrawal of coins into cold wallets in late 2024.
Currently, 7.6% of Bitcoin is held in known exchange wallets, compared to 9.92% six months ago.
Why It Matters: The potential bullish signals for Bitcoin come amid broader discussions about its role in economic strategies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43878748/michael-saylor-bitcoin-is-economic-armor-calls-on-us-to-accumulate-btc">Michael Saylor</a>, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, recently called on the U.S. government to accumulate Bitcoin, suggesting it could serve as &#8220;economic armor&#8221; and help eliminate national debt.
This perspective aligns with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43889897/bitcoin-strategic-reserve-with-1-million-btc-could-offset-21-trillion-national-debt">Matthew Sigel&#8217;s</a>&nbsp;vision of using Bitcoin as a strategic reserve to offset the national debt by 2049.
However, not all outlooks are positive.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43852658/bitcoin-ethereum-face-downside-risk-as-institutional-demand-fades-jpmorgan-says">JPMorgan analysts</a>&nbsp;have expressed concerns over declining institutional demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, which could signal broader market weakness.
This decline in demand has been associated with futures contracts nearing backwardation, a condition where futures prices fall below spot prices, often seen during market downturns.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a dramatic increase in measles cases across the nation, raising alarms about potential public health implications.
What Happened: The CDC reported a significant increase in measles cases, with numbers rising to 93 from 14 in just one week, according to a Reuters report.
This surge is primarily attributed to an&nbsp;outbreak in Gaines County, Texas,&nbsp;where cases have escalated to 57 from 22 since February 11.
Texas has reported a total of 90 cases, prompting concerns about the potential spread to other regions within the state. The&nbsp;Texas Department of State Health&nbsp;Services&nbsp;has warned of more cases emerging due to the outbreak in Gaines County.
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Only 4% had received&nbsp;one dose of the measles-mumps-rubella&nbsp;vaccine, and none had received the two doses recommended by the agency.
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크리스마스 직전 토요일(&#8216;슈퍼 새터데이&#8217;)인 12월 21일에는 소매업체의 오프라인 매장 방문을 의미하는 &#8216;풋 트래픽&#8217;이 급증했다. <a href="//www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42273676/walmart-target-bath-body-works-stand-out-as-black-friday-winners-analysts"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">홀리데이 쇼핑</a>의 마지막 주에 수혜를 입은 종목을 살펴보자.
무슨 일 있었나: 올해 슈퍼 새터데이의 소매업체 풋 트래픽은 2024년 일평균에 비해 평균 58% 증가했으며, 이는 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42247997/walmart-shoppers-shun-electronics-for-black-friday-deals-on-eggs-bread-slippers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">연말 홀리데이 쇼핑 시즌</a>에 소매주가 수혜를 볼 수 있는 추세로 보인다.
<a href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/super-saturday-2024-recap" target="_blank" rel="noopener">플레이서.ai(Placer.ai)의 보고</a>에 따르면 일평균 58% 증가율은 블랙 프라이데이의 일평균 51.1% 증가율보다 높은 수치다. 12월 22일 일요일에도 소매업체 풋 트래픽이 일평균 대비 38.2%  증가했다.
이번 풋 트래픽은 올해 일평균 대비 58% 증가했지만, 작년 슈퍼 새터데이에 일평균 대비 74.4% 증가했던 것에 비하면 적은 폭이었다. 다만 작년 데이터에서 유의할 점은 슈퍼 새터데이가 12월 23일이었고 크리스마스 이전 마지막 남은 쇼핑일이었다는 것이다.
올해의 크리스마스 쇼핑 시즌의 가장 큰 수혜자는 백화점일 수 있다. 전체 백화점의 풋 트래픽은 2024년 슈퍼 새터데이에 일평균 대비 128.7% 증가해, 2023년 슈퍼 새터데이에 일평균 대비 119.4% 증가했던 것보다 높은 수치를 기록했다.
플레이서.ai가 추적한 백화점 중 전년 대비 방문자 수가 증가한 백화점은 다음과 같다.
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<li>노드스트롬 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWN#NYSE">JWN</a>): +8.8%</li>
<li>메이시스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>)의 블루밍데일스: +4.7%</li>
<li>JC페니: +1.3%</li>
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또한 레크리에이션 및 스포츠용품 매장, 뷰티 및 셀프케어 매장 및 기타 전문 카테고리의 트래픽이 크게 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 다음은 추적 대상 소매업체 중 일부와 작년 슈퍼 새터데이 대비 트래픽 증가율을 살펴본 결과다.
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<li>올리스 바겐 아울렛 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>): +7.3%</li>
<li>TJX 컴퍼니 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>)의 TJ맥스: +4.6%</li>
<li>파이브 빌로우 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>): +4.2%</li>
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해당 보고서에 따르면 슈퍼마켓, 식료품점 및 할인 소매업체는 작년 슈퍼 새터데이가 크리스마스와 매우 가까웠기 때문에 전년 대비 낮은 성장률을 보였다.
사이먼 프로퍼티 그룹이 소유한 쇼핑몰과 같은 실내 쇼핑몰도 슈퍼 새터데이의 혜택을 받았을 수 있다. 플레이서.ai 데이터에 따르면 2024년 일평균에 비해 슈퍼 새터데이에 실내 쇼핑몰의 풋 트래픽이 177.1% 증가했다.
왜 중요한가: 슈퍼 새터데이를 앞두고 미국소매협회(NRF)는 연례 설문조사를 바탕으로 1억 5,720만 명의 소비자가 쇼핑 휴일에 쇼핑할 것으로 <a href="https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/157-million-consumers-to-shop-on-super-saturday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">예상했다.</a>
이러한 수치는 2023년 슈퍼 새터데이 쇼핑객 1억 4,190만 명보다 높은 수치이며, 지난 9년 동안 1억 5,850만 명의 2022년에 이어 두 번째로 높은 수치다.
NRF의 산업 및 소비자 인사이트 담당 부사장 캐서린 컬렌(Katherine Cullen)은 "슈퍼 새터데이는 소비자들이 쇼핑 목록에 남은 품목을 구매할 수 있는 연휴 기간의 마지막 기회 중 하나&#8221;라고 강조했다. 컬렌 부사장은 추수감사절이 11월에 늦어지면서 연휴 쇼핑 시즌이 짧아져 막판 쇼핑객이 늘어날 가능성이 높아졌다는 점을 그 이유로 꼽았다.
설문조사에 따르면 2023년 5,830만 명에서 증가한 6,950만 명이 오프라인과 온라인 쇼핑을 모두 계획하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이번 조사에서 오프라인 매장에서만 쇼핑하겠다는 응답자는 37%에서 31%로 감소한 반면, 온라인에서만 쇼핑하겠다는 응답자의 비율은 22%에서 24%로 증가했다.
위의 결과와 마찬가지로 NRF 설문조사에서도 백화점이 슈퍼 새터데이의 잠재적 승자로 꼽혔으며, 쇼핑객의 37%가 백화점에서 연말 쇼핑을 마무리할 계획이라고 답했다.
온라인 쇼핑을 마친다는 응답이 49%로 가장 많았으며, 할인점은 27%, 의류 및 액세서리 매장은 25%의 소비자가 꼽았다.
NRF 설문조사에 따르면 가장 인기 있는 선물 구매 품목은 의류 및 액세서리(50%), 장난감(32%), 기프트 카드(26%), 책, 비디오 게임 및 기타 미디어(24%)로 나타났다.
연휴 쇼핑 시즌이 짧아지면서 매일, 특히 주말에 풋 트래픽이 높은 소매업체에는 호재로 작용했을 수 있다. 관건은 추수감사절과 크리스마스 사이의 총 쇼핑 일수 감소를 상쇄할 만큼 일일 증가율이 충분한지 여부다.
크리스마스 이후 쇼핑 시간도 증가할 수 있는데, 설문조사에 참여한 소비자의 71%가 작년과 비슷하게 크리스마스 이후에 쇼핑할 계획이 있다고 답했다.
NRF는 11월 1일부터 12월 31일까지의 전체 연말 쇼핑 시즌이 2024년보다 2.5%~3% 증가하여 9,795억~9,890억 달러의 기록적인 범위를 기록할 것으로 예상하고 있다.
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1. 네비우스 그룹 N.V.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>) 주식은 시트론 리서치(Citron Research)가 이 회사가 차세대 <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%8B%9C%ED%8A%B8%EB%A1%A0-%EB%A6%AC%EC%84%9C%EC%B9%98-%EC%97%94%EB%B9%84%EB%94%94%EC%95%84%EA%B0%80-%ED%88%AC%EC%9E%90%ED%95%9C-%EB%84%A4%EB%B9%84%EC%9A%B0%EC%8A%A4-%EC%B0%A8%EC%84%B8%EB%8C%80-ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인공지능(AI) 센세이션</a>이 될 잠재력을 가지고 있다고 강조한 후 67.21% 급등했다.
2. 사운드하운드 AI(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42348247/soundhound-ai-shares-were-on-the-rise-today-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noopener">모든 130개 토치스 타코(Torchy&#8217;s Tacos) 매장에 음성 AI 스마트 주문 시스템을 배치했다</a>고 발표한 후 61.22% 상승했다.
3. 비트디어 테크놀로지스 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) 주식은 회사가 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42342253" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">생산 및 운영 업데이트</a>를 발표한 후 47.23% 상승했다. 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btdr/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 전망을 상향 조정</a>했다.
4. 아사나(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASAN#NYSE">ASAN</a>) 주식은 회사가 예상보다 좋은 재무 결과를 발표하고 여러 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42369344" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">애널리스트들이 주가 전망을 상향 조정</a>했다고 보고한 후 44.94% 상승했다.
5. 제눅스 테라퓨틱스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JANX#NASDAQ">JANX</a>) 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42294918" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">전립선암에 대한 JANX007 프로그램</a>의 업데이트된 중간 임상 데이터를 발표한 후 43.75% 상승했다. 애널리스트들이 주가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/janx/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">전망을 상향 조정</a>했다.
6. 노보큐어(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVCR#NASDAQ">NVCR</a>) 주식은 회사가 3상 PANOVA-Trial이 주요 엔드포인트를 충족하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42268730" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">중간 전체 생존율에서 통계적으로 유의미한 개선을 보였다</a>고 발표한 후 39.52% 상승했다.
7. 킹소프트 클라우드 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) 주식은 38.27% 상승했다.
8. 빅토리아 시크릿(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42365539" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상보다 좋은 3분기 결과를 발표했다</a>고 보고한 후 23.64% 급등했다. 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/vsco/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 전망을 상향</a> 조정했다.
9. 제타 글로벌 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>) 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%A0%9C%ED%83%80-%EA%B8%80%EB%A1%9C%EB%B2%8C-10-%EA%B0%80%EA%B9%8C%EC%9D%B4-%EA%B8%89%EB%93%B1%ED%95%9C-%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0%EB%8A%94/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">추수감사절부터 사이버 먼데이까지 마케팅 플랫폼 사용량이 108% 증가했다</a>고 발표한 후 22.91% 상승했다.
10. 파이브 빌로우(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42349581" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상보다 좋은 3분기 결과를 발표하고</a> 여러 애널리스트들이 주가 전망을 상향 조정한 후 21.61% 상승했다.
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1. 달러 제너럴 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)
오늘 개장 전 실적을 발표하는 달러 제너럴의 분기 주당순이익은 94센트, 매출은 101억 5천만 달러로 예상된다. 시간외 거래서 2.8% 상승한 81.70달러에 거래되었다.
2. 파이브 빌로우 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>)
파이브 빌로우는 3분기 실적이 예상보다 좋았고, 2024회계연도에 대한 강력한 가이던스를 발표했다. 또한 12월 16일 부로 위니 파크(Winnie Park)를 CEO로 임명하고 이사회 멤버로 추가한다고 발표했다. 주식은 시간외 거래에서 14.6% 상승한 120.25달러에 거래되고 있다.
3. 크로거 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>)
오늘 개장 전 실적을 발표하는 크로거의 분기 실적은 주당순이익 98센트, 매출 342억 달러로 예상된다. 주식은 시간외 거래에서 0.1% 하락한 59.88달러에 거래되었다.
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4. PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>)
PVH의 3분기 재무 실적은 예상보다 좋았고, 전체 연도 조정 주당순이익(EPS)을 11.55달러~11.70달러로 전망했으며, GAAP 운영 마진 전망을 9.8%에서 9.2%로 하향 조정했다. 주식은 시간외 거래에서 6.7% 하락하여 105.30달러에 거래되었다.
5. 룰루레몬 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)
오늘 장 마감 후 실적을 발표하는 룰루레몬의 분기 주당순이익은 2.69달러, 매출은 23억 6천만 달러로 예상된다. 주식은 시간외 거래에서 0.2% 하락하여 341.75달러에 거래되었다.
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할인 소매업체인 달러 제너럴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), 달러 트리(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) 그리고 파이브 빌로우(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>)가 각각 3분기 재무 결과를 발표할 때 투자자들을 매료시키기 위해 노력할 것이다.
아래는 이들의 실적 예상치와 애널리스트들의 의견이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">달러 제너럴</h2>
테네시주 굿렛츠빌에 본사를 둔 이 회사는 12월 5일 목요일 시장 개장 전에 3분기 재무 결과를 발표할 예정이다.
<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">벤징가 프로</a>의 데이터에 따르면 애널리스트들은 다음과 같은 예상치를 가지고 있다:
<ul>
<li>3분기 매출 101억 5천만 달러, 지난해 3분기 매출 96억 9천만 달러에서 증가함.</li>
<li>주당순이익(EPS) 94센트, 지난해 3분기 EPS 1.26달러에서 감소함.</li>
</ul>
이 회사는 지난 10분기 중 6번은 매출 애널리스트 예상치를 초과했으며, 10분기 중 5번은 주당순이익(EPS) 애널리스트 예상치를 초과한 바 있다.
Placer.ai의 데이터에 따르면 달러 제너럴의 3분기 방문자는 전년 대비 4.8% 증가했으며, 해당 분기 동안 모든 월에서 긍정적인 성과를 보였다. 할인점과 달러 가게의 선두주자인 달러 제너럴은 소매업계에서 지속적인 강세를 보이고 있다고 한다.
오펜하이머의 애널리스트 루페시 파리크(Rupesh Parikh)는 현재 &#8220;중립&#8221; 등급과 목표 주가를 제시하지 않았다.
달러 제너럴에 대한 기대가 낮고, 회사의 가이던스가 낮아질 위험이 있다고 그는 말했다. 또한, 남부 지역의 여러 허리케인 영향과 지속적인 거시경제적 배경으로 인한 압박을 받을 수 있다.
&#8220;매출 측면에서 우리는 계속되는 재량 소비 카테고리의 역풍과 회사의 저가 소비자에 대한 지속적인 압박 기대감으로 인해 또 다른 부진한 분기를 예상한다&#8221;고 파리크가 말했다.
달러 제너럴의 주식은 일반적으로 분기 실적 발표 후에 하락한다. 파리크는 지난 8번의 실적 발표일 모두 주가가 하락했다고 덧붙였다. &#8220;우리는 모든 달러 가게 커버리지와 함께 관망 중이다&#8221;고 그가 말했다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/24/12/42262907/breaking-down-dollar-gen-8-analysts-share-their-views">달러 제너럴 분석: 8명의 애널리스트가 그들의 의견을 공유</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">달러 트리</h2>
버지니아 주 체서피크에 본사를 둔 이 회사는 12월 4일 수요일 시장이 개장하기 전에 3분기 재무 결과를 발표한다.
애널리스트들은 다음과 같은 예상치를 가지고 있다:
<ul>
<li>3분기 매출 74억 4천만 달러, 지난해 3분기 매출 73억 2천만 달러에서 증가함.</li>
<li>3분기 주당순이익(EPS) 1.07달러, 지난해 3분기 EPS 0.97달러에서 증가함.</li>
</ul>
이 회사는 지난 10분기 중 6번은 매출 애널리스트 예상치를 초과했으며, 10분기 중 6번은 주당순이익(EPS) 애널리스트 예상치를 초과한 바 있다.
Placer.ai의 데이터에 따르면 달러 트리의 3분기 방문자는 전년 대비 5.3% 증가했으며, 분기 내 모든 월에서 전년 대비 증가했다.
2분기 동안 달러 트리는 패밀리 달러 사업부에 대한 전략적 대안 검토를 공식적으로 시작했으며, 여기에는 매각 또는 분사 등이 포함됩니다. 투자자들은 검토 진행 상황에 대한 업데이트를 기다리고 있다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">파이브 빌로우</h2>
필라델피아에 본사를 둔 이 회사는 12월 4일 수요일 시장 마감 후에 3분기 재무 결과를 발표한다.
애널리스트들은 다음과 같은 예상치를 가지고 있다:
<ul>
<li>3분기 매출 7억 9,540만 달러, 지난해 3분기 매출 7억 3,640만 달러에서 증가함.</li>
<li>3분기 주당순이익(EPS) 17센트, 지난해 3분기 EPS 26센트에서 감소함.</li>
</ul>
이 회사는 지난 10분기 중 5번은 매출 애널리스트 예상치를 초과했으며, 10분기 중 5번은 주당순이익(EPS) 애널리스트 예상치를 초과한 바 있다.
<a href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/five-below-and-ollies-bargain-outlet-a-pre-holiday-snapshot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Placer.ai</a>의 데이터에 따르면 파이브 빌로우의 3분기 방문자는 전년 대비 13.8% 증가하여 회사의 강력한 분기를 시사한다. 이 보고서는 또한 파이브 빌로우가 지난해에 205개의 신규 매장을 개점하여 2024년 홀리데이 쇼핑 시즌을 위한 잠재적 성장을 추가한 기록을 세웠다고 강조한다.
텔시(Telsey)의 애널리스트인 조셉 펠드먼(Joseph Feldman)은 최근 파이브 빌로우 주식을 &#8220;아웃퍼폼&#8221;에서 &#8220;중립&#8221;으로 하향 조정하고 목표 주가를 102달러에서 95달러로 낮췄다.
이 애널리스트는 사업 모델의 전환과 리더십 변화가 시간 소요를 경고하면서 주식에 대해 신중하게 접근했다.
&#8220;회사는 마지막 관세 부과 조치에 대해 5달러 가격대를 깨고 그 이후로 점진적으로 가격을 인상했으며, 품질은 항상 동반되지 않았고, 따라서 가치가 감소했다&#8221;고 펠드먼이 말했다.
다음은: Placer.ai에 따르면 달러 트리와 달러 제너럴 매장에 대한 주간 방문자는 블랙 프라이데이 이후 증가하고 크리스마스 전 마지막 주에 정점에 이른다.
이것은 회사들이 실적을 발표할 때 현재 4분기에 대한 초기 언급과 가이던스가 중요해질 수 있다.
마찬가지로, 파이브 빌로우도 크리스마스 시즌이 다가오면 방문객 수가 증가하며, 가장 바쁜 날은 종종 슈퍼 토요일(크리스마스 전 토요일)이다. 지난해에는 파이브 빌로우의 슈퍼 토요일 방문객 수가 일일 평균보다 337.3% 증가했다.
가격 변동: 
<ul>
<li>달러 제너럴 주식은 52주 거래 범위가 72.12달러에서 168.07달러인 반면, 화요일에 1.59% 상승하여 79.02달러로 마감되었다. 주가는 2024년까지 연초 대비 43.73% 하락했다.</li>
<li>달러 트리의 주식은 52주 거래 범위가 60.49달러에서 151.22달러인 반면, 화요일에 0.45% 하락하여 72.48달러로 마감되었다. 주가는 2024년까지 연초 대비 49.15% 하락했다.</li>
<li>파이브 빌로우 주식은 52주 거래 범위가 64.87달러에서 216.18달러인 반면, 화요일에 4.03% 상승하여 103.20달러로 마감되었다. 주가는 2024년까지 연초 대비 52.11% 하락했다.</li>
</ul>
다음 읽기: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41561955/dollar-general-aims-to-draw-customers-from-walmart-amazon-with-holiday-sales-events">달러 제너럴, 월마트와 아마존에서 고객을 유치하기 위한 홀리데이 세일 이벤트 진행</a></li>
</ul>
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2024년 선거의 여파가 가라앉기 시작하면서 기업들은 두 번째 트럼프 행정부가 비즈니스에 의미하는 바를 분석하기 시작하고 있다. 캠페인 기간 동안 트럼프 후보는 외국 상품에 대한 추가 관세를 약속했지만, 행정부가 출범한 후에 어떤 약속이 실제 법으로 이어질지는 두고 봐야 한다.
스티브 매든(Steve Madden)과 같은 일부 회사들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41862692/steve-madden-announces-plans-to-move-production-to-avoid-trump-tariffs-but-theres-a-catch">현재 중국에서 생산을 이전</a>하려는 시도를 하고 있다. 하지만 다른 기업들은 그렇게 민첩하게 대응할 수 없으며, 높은 비용의 타격을 받을 가능성이 크다. 다음의 네 가지 주식은 관세 확대의 영향을 가장 심하게 받을 것으로 보인다. 다음 무역전쟁 발발 전에 매도하는 것을 고려해 볼 만한 주식 목록이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">방법론</h2>
이 리스트에 포함된 각 회사는 다음 중 적어도 하나의 문제를 안고 있다:
<ul>
<li>수입 의존도, 특히 중국산 제품에 대한 의존도</li>
<li>높은 비용을 고객에게 전가할 수 있는 능력의 제한</li>
<li>공급업체들과의 협상력 부족</li>
<li>비용을 흡수하기 어려운 낮은 마진</li>
</ul>
소매 산업은 이미 높은 비용에 대비하고 있다. 전국소매재단(National Retail Foundation)에 따르면, 기업들은 이러한 추가 비용을 다양한 제품의 가격 인상으로 대비하고 있으며, 소비자에게는 구매력에서 460억 달러에서 760억 달러가 줄어드는 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 소매업은 이러한 주식 선택에서 주요 주제가 될 것이며, 특히 고객들이 저렴한 가격을 기대하고 상당한 대안이 있는 분야에서 그렇다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">델 테크놀로지스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</h3>
델은 2023년 시작 이래로 시장에서 가장 큰 승자가 되어 왔다. 이 회사는 S&amp;P 500에 재진입하였고, 주가가 2023년 3월 40달러 이하에서 현재 130달러 이상으로 폭등했다. 2023년 5월에 179달러의 사상 최고가를 기록한 후 주가가 약간 하락했으며, 제안된 관세가 시행될 경우 더 큰 고통이 예상된다.
델은 컴퓨터와 노트북에서 클라우드 및 네트워킹 솔루션에 이르기까지 다양한 전자제품을 판매한다. 이 전자제품 라인은 저렴한 인쇄 회로 기판(PCB), 커패시터, 저항기, 케이스 및 조립 작업에 의존하며, 이 회사 인프라의 대부분이 중국에 위치해 있다. 이러한 부품에 대한 추가 관세는 델이 가격을 인상하거나 일부 생산을 중국 외부로 이전해야 할 수도 있다. 어느 쪽이든 미래의 주식 성장에 악영향을 미칠 수 있다. 현재 델은 매수 등급을 받고 있지만, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DELL/analyst-ratings">최근 애널리스트 보고서</a>에 따르면 합의된 목표 주가는 117달러로 현재 시장 가격보다 낮다.
금요일 이 주식은 2.09% 하락한 131.64달러에 마감했다. 지난 5일 동안 4.85% 하락했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">파이브 빌로우 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>)</h3>
당신이나 당신의 배우자가 초등학교 교사라면, 학교 용품, 저렴한 전자제품, 학생 보상용품 및 아마도 라운지용 사탕을 찾기 위해 파이브 빌로우에서 많은 시간을 보냈을 것이다. 이 회사는 다양한 상품을 큰 폭으로 할인된 가격에 판매하며, 많은 전자제품이 중국에서 수입된다.
파이브 빌로우는 잠재적인 관세 전쟁에서 양쪽 모두에서 타격을 받는다. 이 회사는 중국 수입품에 크게 의존하고 있을 뿐만 아니라, 비즈니스 모델 상 가격 인상 여지가 거의 없다. 파이브 빌로우와 같은 전문 소매점에서 가격이 인상되면 고객들은 타깃(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>)과 같은 고급 경쟁업체들로 발길을 돌릴 수 있다. 현재 애널리스트들은 파이브 빌로우의 주식을 보유 등급으로 평가하고 있으며, 평균 목표 주가는 129달러이다. 그러나 최근 세 개의 애널리스트 보고서(트루이스트, BofA 증권, 에버코어 ISI)는 평균 목표 주가를 89달러로 설정했으며, 이는 현재 주가와 거의 일치한다. BofA 애널리스트인 로레인 허친슨(Lorraine Hutchinson)은 <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/06/trump-proposed-tariffs-consumer-prices.html">하향 조정에서</a> 파이브 빌로우가 20% 이상의 제품을 중국에서 조달하고 있으며, 소비자에게 그 비용을 전가할 가격 결정 능력이 부족하다고 언급했다.
금요일 이 주식은 1.17% 하락한 87.02달러에 마감했다. 지난 5일 동안 0.48% 하락했다.
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지난 2년 동안 큰 수혜를 입었던 기업이 관세가 시행될 경우 더 많은 역풍에 직면할 수 있다. 로우스는 주택 가격 상승으로 수혜를 받았으며, 수백만 명의 미국인들이 COVID 이후 증가한 주택 자산을 활용하여 업그레이드 및 리모델링을 했다. 로우스 주식은 팬데믹 저점인 86달러에서 2021년 12월 258달러로 급등했고, 최근 몇 주 전에는 270달러로 사상 최고가를 기록했다. 그러나 역사를 기준으로 봤을 때, 로우스의 주식은 2017년 첫 번째 관세 시행 당시 불안정한 흐름을 보였다.
로우스는 세탁기, 건조기, 냉장고, 온수기 및 기타 중요한(수입된) 가전제품을 판매한다. 이 비싼 제품들에 대한 비용 상승 외에도 이미 주택 자산을 활용한 소비자들은 새로운 프로젝트를 미루거나 관세가 시행되기 전에 서두를 수 있다. 2017년부터 2020년까지 로우스 주식은 높은 변동성을 보였으며, 15%의 조정이 네 번 발생했다. 추가 관세가 예정되어 있고 소비자들이 재정적으로 압박을 받으면 로우스의 수익이 앞으로 몇 달 동안 타격을 받을 수 있다. 이 회사는 11월 19일에 실적을 발표하며, 투자자들은 관세가 회사의 최종 실적에 어떻게 영향을 미칠지에 대한 단서를 찾고 있을 것이다.
금요일 이 주식은 0.35% 하락한 269.40달러에 마감했다. 지난 5일 동안 1.32% 하락했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">월마트 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</h3>
올해 주가가 상승한 또 다른 주식이며, 새로 들어선 행정부의 압박을 받고 있는 회사이다. 월마트는 2022년 약세장 동안 넓은 지수보다 큰 타격을 받지 않았지만, 2024년에는 주가가 급등했다. 월마트의 주식은 올해 들어 60% 이상 상승했으며, 최근 6개월 동안 41%라는 눈부신 상승률을 기록했다. 또한, 지난 8분기 연속 애널리스트의 실적 예상치를 초과 달성했다.
최근 몇 년 동안 월마트는 일부 생산을 인도로 이전하여 중국 의존도를 줄이려 했지만, 여전히 중국 수입품이 <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/walmart-shifts-india-china-cheaper-imports-2023-11-29/">회사의 제품의 약 60%</a>를 차지하고 있다. 관세가 시행될 때까지 중국에서 더 많은 생산이 이전될 가능성은 낮으며, 월마트는 코스트코 홀세일(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>)와 같은 회사들보다 공급업체 협상력이 떨어진다. 또한, 월마트의 매일 저렴한 가격 모델은 매우 낮은 마진으로 운영된다. 7월에 월마트는 <a href="https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/WMT/walmart/net-profit-margin">순이익률이 2.34%</a>라고 보고했다. 이전 보고서보다 낮지는 않지만, 월마트는 첫 번째 트럼프 행정부 이후로 순이익률이 3% 이하로 지속적으로 떨어진 것을 확인했으며, 추가 관세 비용을 소비자에게 전가할 가격 결정 능력이 부족할 수 있다.
금요일 이 주식은 0.26% 하락한 84.25달러에 마감했다. 지난 5일 동안 0.82% 하락했다.
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트럼프의 관세가 시행되기 전에 매도해야 할 주식 4종목

파이브 빌로우(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>)는 수요일 시장 마감 후에 2분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 이 발표 후 주가는 애프터마켓에서 5% 이상 상승했다. 여기 보고서의 주요 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/g40611259/five-below-inc-announces-second-quarter-fiscal-2024-financial-results">수치</a>는 다음과 같다.
주요 내용: 미국의 전문 할인점 체인 파이브 빌로우는 분석가 합의 추정치와 일치하는 주당 54센트의 분기별 이익을 보고했다. 분기별 매출은 8억 3,007만 달러로 컨센서스 예상치를 0.96% 상회하고 지난해 같은 기간보다 9.37% 증가했다.
이 회사는 순매출이 전년 대비 9.4% 증가한 반면 비교 매출은 ​​5.7% 감소했다고 밝혔다. 파이브 빌로우는 62개의 신규 매장을 오픈했으며 43개 주에 1,667개의 매장으로 분기를 마감했다. 이는 2023회계연도 2분기 말 대비 매장 수가 18.5% 증가한 수치이다.
"2분기 실적은 이 사업이 제공할 수 있는 수준에 미치지 못했다. 지난 몇 년간의 거시적 압력과 진화하는 소비자 환경에 대한 우리의 대응에는 훨씬 더 강력한 실행, 강력하고 차별화된 제품 구성, 고객에 대한 집중이 필요했다"고 파이브 빌로우의 임시 CEO이자 사장 겸 COO인 켄 불(Ken Bull)이 말했다.
전망: 파이브 빌로우는 3분기 순 매출이 7억 8천만 달러에서 8억 달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상하며, 이는 7억 9천 0.62만 달러의 추정치와 비교된다. 주당 순이익은 10센트에서 22센트 사이가 될 것으로 예상되며, 이는 13센트의 추정치와 비교된다.
이 회사는 회계연도 순매출 전망을 37억 9,000만~38억 7,000만 달러에서 37억 3,000만~38억 달러로 하향 조정했다. 이는 예상치인 37억 8,000만 달러와 비교된다. 또한 주당 순이익 전망을 5달러에서 5.40달러에서 4.35달러에서 4.71달러로 하향 조정했으며, 이는 4.69달러의 추정치와 비교된다.
FIVE 주가 움직임: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, 파이브 빌로우의 주식은 수요일 애프터마켓에서 5.27% 상승하여 83.10달러에 거래되었다.
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파이브 빌로우의 주식은 2분기 이익은 예상에 일치했지만 매출이 예상을 상회하여 상승

파이브 빌로우(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>)의 주가는 회사가 수요일에 1분기 재무 결과를 발표한 후 하락했다. 보고서의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/06/g39193197/five-below-inc-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-2024-financial-results">상세한 내용을</a> 살펴보자.
상세정보 (The Details):
파이브 빌로우는 주당 60센트의 분기별 이익을 보고했는데, 이는 애널리스트의 합의 추정치인 63센트를 4.76%나 하회했으며 지난해 같은 기간보다 10.45% 감소한 수치이다.
이 회사는 분기별 매출 8억 1,186만 달러를 보고했는데, 이는 분석가의 합의 추정치인 8억 3,697만 달러를 3% 하회했으며 전년 동기 대비 매출 7억 2,625만 달러보다 11.79% 증가한 수치이다.
파이브 빌로우는 비교 가능한 매출이 2023 회계연도 1분기에 비해 2.3% 감소했으며 유효 세율은 2023 회계연도 1분기 18.6%에 비해 23.5%라고 밝혔다.
"1분기 매출은 실망스러웠지만, 엄격한 비용 관리를 통해 수익 전망 내에서 조정된 EPS를 제공할 수 있었다. 캔디, 식품, 뷰티 부서의 제품과 같은 수요 기반 품목은 기대치를 뛰어넘는 성과를 거두었고 긍정적인 판매 결과를 이끌어냈다. 우리는 또한 고소득 고객으로부터 긍정적인 비교 매출을 보았다. 그러나 거시적 환경은 우리의 핵심 저소득 고객에게 불균형적으로 영향을 미쳐 전반적인 매출 감소를 가져왔다"고 파이브 빌로우의 사장이자 CEO인 조엘 앤더슨(Joel Anderson)이 말했다.
"파이브 빌로우는 여전히 최고의 가치를 지닌 고성장 소매업체이다. 올해 말까지 약 230개의 신규 매장을 오픈하고 파이브 빌로우를 더 많은 지역에 선보이며 트렌드에 맞는 와우(WOW) 아이템을 놀라운 가치로 제공하게 되어 기쁘게 생각한다."
전망 (Outlook): 
파이브 빌로우는 주당 추정치 6.00달러 대비 주당 5.00~5.40달러 사이의 연간 이익과, 추정치 40억 3천만 달러 대비 37억 9천만~38억 7천만 달러 사이의 연간 매출을 제시한다.
관련 뉴스: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39190550/whats-going-on-with-novavax-stock">노바백스 주식이 무슨 일이죠? </a>
FIVE 주가 움직임: 파이브 빌로우의 주가는 <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면 시간외 거래에서 15.51% 하락한 112.20달러를 기록했다.

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