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Iran's Foreign Minister&nbsp;Abbas Araghchi&nbsp;warned on Saturday, before the U.S. launched airstrikes on the country's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, that if the United States got involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the result would be "very, very dangerous" for everybody. The U.S. launched attacks on Saturday evening around 8:00 pm ET.
"The tweets, interviews by the U.S. President, [it's] quite clear that he&#8217;s talking about the U.S. leadership on these questions [of a potential U.S. involvement]," Aragachi told reporters, <a href="https://time.com/7296396/iran-new-warning-trump-united-states-israel-conflict-dangerous/">according</a> to Time Magazine. &nbsp;"Unfortunately, we have heard that the U.S. may join in this aggression. That would be very unfortunate and I think that would be very, very dangerous for everybody."
President Trump announced the Iran strikes on <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114724035571020048">Truth Social</a>. 
&#8220;We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.&#8221;
Trump had previously indicated that the U.S. was not involved in the Israeli strikes and that he was intending to give the situation two weeks, implying that U.S.-Iran negotiations were a possibility. Iranian officials replied that talks would not be helpful while Israeli attacks continued.
"In order for us to come back to diplomacy, the aggression should be stopped," Araghchi said. "I cannot go to negotiation with the United States when our people are under bombardment, under the support of the United States."
Following Saturday&#8217;s U.S. bombing, Iranian officials said the country's nuclear agency had already moved all relevant nuclear material from the three sites that were hit, according to MSNBC.
Trump has stated multiple times in the first months of his second term that a deal with Iran would have to include a ban on the nation&#8217;s enriching uranium—something that would allow them to produce nuclear weapons.
He has also called for something more permanent than a cease-fire. 
"We&#8217;re looking for better than a cease-fire," Trump told reporters on Air Force One on June 17 as he left the G7 summit. "A real end, not a cease-fire. An end… giving up, entirely."
Meanwhile, following Saturday&#8217;s U.S. air strikes, Iran has said all communications inside the country had been cut to avoid what officials have called &#8220;Israeli infiltration.&#8221; Per reports, chaos and insecurity have deepened on the ground among Tehran&#8217;s approximately nine million residents.
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Billionaire entrepreneur <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/entrepreneurship/25/06/45938396/mark-cuban-talks-about-his-struggles-during-his-first-company-i-didnt-take-a-vacation-for7-years">Mark Cuban</a> is known for shaking up industries — and he continues to propose bold ideas to reform the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43420762/us-health-care-ranks-last-among-wealthy-nations-study-reveals-despite-highest-spending-people-have-lower-than-average-life-expectancies">U.S. healthcare system</a>. In a series of posts on X, Cuban laid out a framework that shifts power away from insurance companies and toward patients and providers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Broken System: Clawbacks and Underpayments</h2>
Cuban's comments came in response to a <a href="https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1934638014090883517">video</a> shared by @WallStreetApes, highlighting an American surgeon's experience with insurance "clawbacks."&nbsp;
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According to the post, the surgeon submitted a bill for a patient's surgery and received only one-third of the requested payment from the insurer. Months later, the insurance company demanded a refund — claiming it had overpaid — and withheld future reimbursements when the surgeon didn't comply quickly enough.
Cuban <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1934826764024598679">weighed in</a>: "This is one more reason why companies should direct contract with providers. Insurance companies underpay providers all the time."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cuban's Healthcare Vision: A Cash-Pay, Patient-Centered Model</h2>
Asked what he would do if he were in charge of U.S. healthcare, Cuban offered a multi-part <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1934826764024598679">response</a>. His ideas center on patient choice, price transparency, and shared responsibility between patients and the government.
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Under Cuban's suggestions:
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<li>Patients would choose any provider offering a "cash pay" option with publicly posted prices.</li>
<li>Patients would commit to paying what they can afford — supported by documentation.</li>
<li>The government would finance the remaining cost.</li>
<li>Patients would repay the government through paycheck deductions, capped at 10% of income.</li>
<li>After 15 years, any remaining medical debt would be forgiven without penalties.</li>
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"There would be zero premiums to insurance companies," Cuban wrote. Instead, individuals would pay $400 to $500 monthly for family "re-insurance," capped at $50,000 annually. This limit would prevent patients from facing catastrophic costs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No More Middlemen: Eliminating Insurance and PBMs</h2>
Cuban's framework removes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45458113/mark-cuban-blasts-health-insurance-companies-as-the-worst-of-the-worst-says-it-should-be-criminal-to-charge-5k-deductibles-to-people-making-25k">traditional insurance companies</a> and pharmacy benefit managers from the equation entirely. He has long said that these intermediaries drive up costs without improving care.
He also suggests eliminating employer-provided health insurance, allowing people to buy private plans if they wish, and switching <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/46014120/social-security-and-medicare-funds-could-run-dry-earlier-than-expected-new-report-shows">Medicare</a> and Medicaid to net pricing for prescription drugs.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Concerns About Rising Prices and Access</h2>
While Cuban's ideals about the U.S. healthcare system are praised by some as a fresh take focused on incentives rather than buzzwords, it also raises questions.&nbsp;
Entrepreneur and investment educator Matt Allen <a href="https://x.com/investmattallen/status/1934830618530992291">asked</a> what would prevent providers from raising prices once the government covers the balance. He also pointed out the issue of limited provider choice in rural areas, where patients can't easily shop for lower-cost care.
Cuban <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1934833030377685333">responded</a> that because patients are still financially responsible — through paycheck deductions — they'll be motivated to shop for value. Providers, in turn, would have to compete on price and service. "But it's not free money," he added. "Patients will have to pay out of their paycheck every month.&nbsp; They are on the hook for the care no matter what."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Conversation Starter, Not a Final Plan</h2>
Cuban emphasized that his ideas are a work in progress and based on his companies, not finalized policy. Still, his willingness to outline a detailed approach sparks renewed discussion around healthcare reform — particularly around affordability, transparency, and who should bear the burden of cost.
For many Americans frustrated with rising premiums and complex billing practices, Cuban's approach might offer a starting point for reimagining care.
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Mark Cuban Says Patients Should Pay What They Can, And The Government Covers The Rest — With 15-Year Forgiveness

When a Reddit user recently <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Salary/comments/1ldutd5/rant_net_worth_is_much_more_important_than_salary/">posted</a> a rant claiming that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42675663/think-youre-richer-than-your-peers-heres-the-net-worth-you-need-to-rank-among-the-top-10-for-your-age">net worth is more important</a> than salary, it sparked a heated debate. The post criticized people who flaunt six-figure incomes but have little to show for it. The author questioned the value of a high paycheck if it all disappears to debt and lifestyle costs. &#8220;Who cares what you make if you are still broke,&#8221; they wrote.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Net Worth Shows Discipline, Salary Shows Potential</h2>
The poster argued that plenty of six-figure earners live paycheck to paycheck and flex their income despite being buried in debt. &#8220;I would rather make 50k a year and have 250k NW, than 150k a year and be in debt,&#8221; they wrote, adding, &#8220;Having high NW displays financial discipline and competence.&#8221;
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Some people agreed, pointing out that income is only one part of the story. &#8220;I worked with a guy who made over 100k,&#8221; one commenter wrote. &#8220;Refused to save anything, not even 401(k). He bought anything and everything he wanted. He&#8217;s still doing it.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But High Earners Say They Can Turn Things Around Faster</h2>
Others pushed back, saying a high salary gives you more options and flexibility. &#8220;Give me the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43759794/are-you-a-top-1-earner-heres-what-you-need-to-rake-in-to-be-among-the-richest">high salary</a> and low net worth. Much easier to fix,&#8221; one person said.
Another argued, &#8220;That 150k [salary] can erase debt and build a 250k NW a hell of a lot faster than the 50k / 250k one can increase.&#8221;
A more detailed reply laid out how someone <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45956996/are-we-being-lied-to-55-year-old-making-150k-says-he-thinks-hes-middle-class-but-everyone-else-appears-to-be-so-much-richer">earning $150,000</a> could contribute aggressively to retirement, get employer matches, and outpace someone with a smaller income within a few years. &#8220;You could waste ALL of your 126.5K minus taxes and end up with a quarter mill in 5 years,&#8221; the commenter explained.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Still, Many Agreed It All Comes Down to Habits</h2>
Despite disagreements, one consistent theme emerged: discipline matters more than raw numbers. &#8220;If you have an uncontrollable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45482962/some-45-of-gen-z-say-theyd-rather-cut-savings-than-give-up-eating-out-have-spending-priorities-gone-off-track">spending problem</a>, it doesn't matter how much you make,&#8221; a user wrote. &#8220;You can make 1 million a year and if you still spend 1.2 million you're an idiot.&#8221;
Another summed it up this way: &#8220;Net worth isn't always a sign of discipline but your post is well taken. If I made a million dollars per year for one year it doesn't make you rich.&#8221;
Several pointed out that net worth often includes illiquid assets like homes, which can inflate the numbers without improving someone's day-to-day finances. &#8220;You can't access your 401(k) without paying a penalty&#8230; unless your net worth is mostly comprised of cash in a mattress, a low salary and high net worth won't increase your buying power,&#8221; one user wrote.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Verdict? It Depends</h2>
In the end, some people argued that the best position is to have both: a strong income and disciplined saving habits. Consistent contributions to your retirement—while increasing the percentage over time— and positive cash flow are even more important, as those will build your net worth over time.
A high income can fuel savings and investment, while net worth provides security when income slows down. Building both and understanding how they support each other is what creates lasting financial stability.
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Is Net Worth More Important Than A High Salary? Some Say Yes, Others Argue A High Salary With Low Net Worth Is 'Much Easier To Fix'

In the world of FIRE—that's short for financial independence, retire early—there's a lot of talk about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45935161/can-you-guess-how-many-people-retire-with-1-million-saved-hint-way-fewer-than-you-think">hitting the $1 million mark</a>. Some aim for more, especially with inflation, rising home costs, and uncertain market returns. But one <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Fire/s/quhvItrOyT">Reddit user posed a simple question</a> that cut through the big goals and got people thinking smaller:
"What is the smallest amount of money that would be life changing?"
They followed it up with a scenario many can relate to:
"If you were gifted x amount, how would it change your life? To get you closer to a FIRE lifestyle. For example, I often think, if I ‘just had an extra $300k' I could pay off my house and change to part time work."
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That number—$300,000—struck a chord. It wasn't just a wild estimate. It was practical, down-to-earth, and repeated over and over.
One user wrote:
"$300k would be the number for life changing for me and my family."
They explained exactly why: "That would mean the last little bit of school debt goes away, selling our current home and moving out of town a ways to a property with at least an acre of land. It means college savings for kids, a little bit of padding to retirement, and two newer used vehicles that aren't 10+ years old."
They added, "I could do all that, probably with a few bucks left over."
Another put it bluntly:
"I don't need millions, just $300k."
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Others went slightly higher. One user said, "$300-400k is probably what it would take for me to seriously reconsider any of my current plans."
One response pegged the minimum closer to $400,000. "Anything less would be great but not life changing." That amount, they said, would allow both partners in the household to semi-retire permanently.
There were some who shot higher. One said they'd need at least $1 million post-tax to feel a real shift in their life. Someone else responded that $500,000 would still mean five more years of work, and only $1 million would bring their timeline closer to two.
A few were stuck in a limbo of liquid assets and fear. One user said they had $120,000 nearly liquid but were still too scared to buy a home. Another said, "$60,000 would be enough for me to make a down payment on a house, which feels like the next big step in life." But they also admitted, "I have 100k saved in the stock market, and I'm just so attached to it at this point."
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The answers were scattered across the map—from $100 for a babysitter and a nice dinner out to $3 million for a stress-free early retirement with part-time work on the side. But $300,000 kept coming up. Not as a dream number, but as a number that felt real enough to change everything—without making anyone rich.
As one person summed it up:
"10k would just be debt. $100 would be a babysitter and a nice dinner out for my wife and I."
So <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44150876/suze-orman-says-youll-likely-spend-350k-a-year-in-retirement-so-save-millions-you-dont-know-how-long-youre-gonna-live">maybe the real benchmark for FIRE</a> isn't just hitting a fat portfolio number. Maybe it's about figuring out what would let you breathe, slow down, or finally move out of a rental and onto your own land.
And for a surprising number of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">people chasing early retirement</a>, that number isn't seven figures—it's $300,000.
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'I Don't Need Millions—Just $300K' People Motivated To Retire Early Share The Smallest Amount Of Money They Consider 'Life-Changing'

Four top tech executives have joined the U.S. Army Reserve as lieutenant colonels, skipping basic training and stepping directly into roles aimed at helping modernize the military.&nbsp;
The initiative is part of a broader push by the Army to bring in private-sector innovation and reshape how the service approaches technology, talent, and modernization.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Army Forms Detachment 201 To Bridge Tech And Defense</h2>
The executives—Palantir (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar, Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CTO Andrew Bosworth, OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil, and advisor at Thinking Machines Lab and former OpenAI Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew — will serve in a new unit called Detachment 201, also known as the Army's Executive Innovation Corps.
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&#8220;Detachment 201 is being created to bring in tech innovation executives to help the Army … on broader conceptual things like talent management, how do we bring in tech-focused people into the ranks of the military, and then, how do we train them,&#8221; Army Chief of Staff spokesperson Col. Dave Butler, told <a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2025/06/anduril-meta-openai-execs-to-commission-into-army-reserve-form-detachment-201/">Breaking Defense</a> on June 13.
Unlike traditional recruits, these executives will not attend boot camp. Instead, they will go through an express training program that covers marksmanship, physical fitness, Army history, and protocols. They will be expected to serve about 120 hours per year and pass annual fitness tests.
&#8220;You could think of it as a pilot&#8221; of a lighter version of basic training, Butler told <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-execs-just-joined-the-army-boot-camp-not-required-2025-6">Business Insider</a>.&nbsp;
The detachment's name, 201, references the HTTP status code indicating a newly created resource—a fitting metaphor for a new kind of Army asset.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Not Just Symbolic: Executives Will Advise On Real Projects</h2>
According to an Army <a href="https://www.army.mil/article/286317">statement</a>, the new officers will work on &#8220;targeted projects to help guide rapid and scalable tech solutions to complex problems.&#8221;
Their advisory roles will include input on AI-powered military systems and optimization tools for soldier fitness. However, safeguards will be in place to avoid conflicts of interest with their current or former employers.
&#8220;We've done this over and over when our nation needed top talent,&#8221; Butler told Breaking Defense. &#8220;The difference is we used to do it in wartime. Now we're doing it ahead of wartime so that we can prepare and deter.&#8221;
This marks another move by the Trump administration to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44209697/how-peter-thiel-and-elon-musk-are-shaping-trump-administration">align more closely</a> with Silicon Valley. Palantir, Anduril, and other VC-backed defense tech startups have increasingly become major players in national security. Meta recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45810158/anduril-raises-2-5-billion-at-30-5-billion-valuation-doubling-in-a-year-as-defense-contracts-grow">partnered with Anduril</a> to develop augmented reality tools and AI systems for military use.
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Historically, direct commissioning has been used to bring in specialized talent, such as doctors or chaplains, during times of war. This move represents a peacetime shift aimed at long-term transformation.
&#8220;Their swearing-in is just the start of a bigger mission to inspire more tech pros to serve without leaving their careers,&#8221; the Army statement said. &#8220;Showing the next generation how to make a difference in uniform.&#8221;
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Entrepreneur and &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; investor,&nbsp;Kevin O&#8217;Leary, has expressed concern over the increasing difficulty Americans are experiencing in contributing to their 401(k) plans due to overspending. 
What Happened: Despite acknowledging&nbsp;the importance of 401(k) plans&nbsp;as a retirement savings tool, O&#8217;Leary points out that many Americans are struggling to make significant contributions due to their spending habits. 
He observes that many are living from&nbsp;paycheck to paycheck, burdened by&nbsp;debt, and holding unrealistic expectations of sudden wealth.
As per the report <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/shark-tanks-kevin-oleary-sounds-alarm-on-401-k-growing-problem">by</a> The Street, O&#8217;Leary proposes a &#8220;90-Day Number&#8221; calculation, which subtracts total expenses from&nbsp;total income over three months. A positive result suggests room for increased 401(k) contributions, while a negative result serves as a wake-up call to reduce spending and budget more effectively.
According to the 2025 first-quarter&nbsp;Household Debt and Credit Report&nbsp;from the Federal Reserve Bank&nbsp;of New York, total U.S.&nbsp;household debt has increased to $18.2 trillion, with credit card balances reaching $1.18 trillion, a 6% increase from the previous year.
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O&#8217;Leary highlights the peril of credit card debt, describing it as a &#8220;financial cancer&#8221; that impedes&nbsp;the ability to save and&nbsp;invest. He criticizes credit card companies for their high interest rates and argues that their profit model is heavily dependent on&nbsp;consumers who carry a balance&nbsp;month to month.
O&#8217;Leary believes that credit card companies safeguard this high-yield system by making&nbsp;credit easy to obtain and&nbsp;promoting&nbsp;spending behaviors that trap consumers&nbsp;in debt cycles. 
He encourages Americans to&nbsp;prioritize long-term security over short-term&nbsp;gratification and to make conscious financial decisions that will enable them to contribute adequately to their 401(k) plans.
Why It Matters: The rise in household debt and the difficulty in making 401(k) contributions are intertwined issues. The increasing reliance on credit and the cycle of debt it creates are significant barriers to retirement savings. 
O&#8217;Leary&#8217;s warning serves as a reminder of the importance of financial discipline and the need for effective strategies to manage spending and debt. His &#8220;90-Day Number&#8221; proposal is a practical tool that can help individuals assess their financial health and make necessary adjustments to their spending habits. 
This is crucial in ensuring long-term financial security and the ability to contribute to retirement savings.
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Kevin O'Leary Highlights Growing Concern Over 401(k) Contributions Amid Rising Household Debt

A plot of land neighboring Jeff Bezos&#8216; property in Miami was sold for a staggering $105 million. The undeveloped lot was sold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36631415/this-amazon-applicants-interview-answer-earned-her-a-seat-3-feet-away-from-amazons-bezos">by German investor Mikhail Peleg.</a>
What Happened: The sale of the property on Indian Creek Island has set a new record for this ultra-exclusive location. The buyer of the property remains anonymous, but the transaction was made in cash, as per Forbes.
Peleg, a resident of Switzerland, bought the approximately 2-acre&nbsp;land in 2018 for $27.5&nbsp;million. Although he initially planned to build on the plot, the project was eventually abandoned. 
&#8220;When&nbsp;I purchased this property in&nbsp;2018, it was the highest&nbsp;sale price on the market,&#8221; Peleg told the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/20/real-estate/mikhail-peleg-sold-his-jeff-bezos-adjacent-lot-for-105m/">outlet</a>. 
&#8220;People&nbsp;told me I was overpaying,&nbsp;that it wasn't a smart&nbsp;investment. But I saw the&nbsp;long-term potential in both the&nbsp;land and the vision we&nbsp;had for the property.&#8221;
The property, located&nbsp;at 9 Indian Creek Island&nbsp;Road, was&nbsp;listed for $200 million late&nbsp;last year. It drew attention due to its proximity to properties owned by Bezos. 
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The final sales price of $105 million&nbsp;sets a new record for&nbsp;Indian Creek Island,&nbsp;just $15 million shy of&nbsp;Miami's most expensive home sale.
Why It Matters: Indian Creek Island is renowned for its exclusivity, with access heavily restricted. 
The island is home to high-profile residents such as Tom Brady, Carl Icahn, and Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
The record-breaking sale price of this property underscores the high demand for real estate in this exclusive location, despite the high costs. 
The sale also highlights the potential for significant returns on investment in the luxury real estate market, as demonstrated by Peleg&#8217;s substantial profit from his 2018 purchase.
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After spending time in multiple career-related subreddits, one Reddit user had a realization that registered with people: Reddit sometimes makes the job market look worse than it really is.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reddit Isn&#8217;t The Full Picture</h2>
&#8220;I've been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45184505/she-earns-130k-on-onlyfans-and-has-a-masters-degree-in-business-still-shes-looking-to-switch-careers-because-the-job-is-boring">trying to switch careers</a> recently and joined a bunch of subreddits — tech, healthcare, education, engineering, etc.,&#8221; the original poster <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/jobs/comments/1levt2q/reddit_makes_it_seem_like_literally_every_job_is/">wrote</a>. &#8220;And in every single one, it's the same thing: &#8216;No jobs&#8217; &#8216;The market is dead&#8217; &#8216;Everything's saturated&#8217; &#8216;You should've started 10 years ago&#8217;.&#8221;
But they pushed back on the despair. &#8220;People get hired every single day. That's a fact,&#8221; they said. &#8220;The people who are getting jobs aren't posting here. The ones who are stuck are the ones who are venting.&#8221;
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Their perspective resonated, especially as others chimed in with their experiences. &#8220;I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44408726/got-laid-off-so-i-went-all-in-on-living-frugally-redditor-shares-how-they-saved-big-and-why-these-tips-may-be-more-important-than-ever">got laid off</a> at the beginning of the year and was terrified because I'm here lurking a lot,&#8221; one person commented. &#8220;Luckily, I'm pretty good at interviewing and landed a [work-from-home] job maybe two weeks after. I never posted about how fast I was able to find work, so what you say is true.&#8221;
Others said the negativity isn&#8217;t universal across fields. &#8220;Tech jobs in education, medical, and finance are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45671051/as-unemployment-trends-upwards-these-college-majors-offer-the-best-job-prospects">booming right now</a>. I moved companies earlier this year and did not have any trouble finding another fully remote position for a significant raise,&#8221; one person added.
Still, the thread also highlighted the brutal side of the market. Many shared long stretches of unemployment and feelings of defeat. One mid-level developer said they&#8217;d sent out over 100 applications in four weeks and heard back from only five. &#8220;I&#8217;m not the best interviewee and am a poster child for, &#8216;if it wasn&#8217;t for bad luck, I&#8217;d have no luck at all.'&#8221;
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New graduates, in particular, seemed to bear the brunt of the pain. &#8220;Some have literally been unemployed for 2-3 years now,&#8221; another person said of recent tech grads. &#8220;One of [my friends] is a camp counselor at a coding camp. The other, working IT at a warehousing startup.&#8221; He described them as &#8220;Smart kids, high 90's in HS and 3.8 and above GPA in university.&#8221;
The nursing and teaching sectors drew mixed responses. Many users acknowledged that these fields continue to experience high demand due to staffing shortages, burnout, and high turnover. However, some pointed out that employers often prefer experienced workers, leaving recent graduates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/education/25/06/46007465/jamie-dimon-sounds-alarm-on-skills-gap-calls-for-overhaul-of-us-education-system">without opportunities</a> to gain that very experience.&nbsp;
Others emphasized how working conditions and pay in these sectors contribute to why positions remain unfilled, with some describing the workload and pressure as overwhelming despite the steady demand for workers.
Reddit&#8217;s tendency to skew toward doom and gloom was a recurring point. &#8220;Reddit as a collective has the mentality of a depressed 16-year-old. It definitely shouldn&#8217;t be used as a barometer for anything,&#8221; one person joked. Another added, &#8220;It's like reading reviews on Amazon. People only post something negative, while positive is rarely posted.&#8221;
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In the end, the original poster urged job seekers to stay the course. &#8220;Don't let [Reddit] convince you that nothing is working anywhere for anyone. That's just not true. If you're feeling discouraged, I get it. But keep going. You're probably doing better than you think.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">May's Job Market Data</h2>
Recent <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm">data</a> from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics paints a mixed yet still functional employment picture. In May, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45812372/us-labor-markets-defies-tariff-concerns-as-nonfarm-payrolls-wages-top-expectations-in-may">employers added 139,000</a> nonfarm payroll jobs, keeping the unemployment rate steady at 4.2%. Job gains were led by health care, leisure and hospitality and social assistance.&nbsp;
While federal government payrolls declined, private-sector hiring continued. Though slower than prior months, growth continues, supporting the idea that &#8220;people get hired every single day.&#8221;
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A Jobseeker Says Reddit Paints A Bleak Job Market. But Then Admits People Are Still Getting 'Hired Every Single Day. That's A Fact'

The tech leaderboard of 2030 could look radically different, not just because of who rises <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">but also because of who fades</a>.
A <a href="https://x.com/KoyfinCharts/status/1936092201920217573" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">post</a> on X by Koyfin reveals that Coatue&#8217;s recent projections for the next wave of trillion-dollar companies suggest a shift in how value is being created across industries.
Notably absent from the top 40 are Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
The exclusion isn&#8217;t arbitrary.
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Both companies face structural challenges that could curb future growth. Alphabet, for instance, is increasingly under pressure as generative AI threatens its core search and ad businesses — the very engines that built its empire.
CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/alphabet-expects-slight-headwind-to-ads-business-in-2025-execs-say.html#:~:text=Alphabet%20will%20likely%20be%20impacted,advertising%20pullback%20from%20budget%20constraints." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> that Alphabet may face headwinds due to the rising costs of materials essential for building and maintaining the technical infrastructure—like data centers—needed to support its AI ambitions. Additionally, it could feel indirect pressure from a slowdown in advertising spend, as companies tighten budgets, the report adds.
Competitors like OpenAI are already redefining how users interact with information.
Apple, while still wildly profitable, hasn&#8217;t demonstrated category-defining innovation post-iPhone.
Hardware saturation and China-related supply chain risks continue to weigh on investor confidence.
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Meanwhile, rising stars like NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), OpenAI, and SpaceX are being valued not just for current profits but for owning the infrastructure of the future — AI, energy, automation, and space.
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The market isn&#8217;t just rewarding performance anymore — it&#8217;s betting on disruption, scalability, and vision.
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With a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45966691/elon-musks-net-worth-soars-nearly-3-billion-jeff-bezos-mark-zuckerberg-and-other-top-10-billionaires-add-over-16-billion-as-sp-500-nasdaq-jump-erasing-fridays-losses">net worth of $344 billion</a> as of this month, Elon Musk could buy just about anything. But instead of throwing his money at mansions, Michelin stars, or Maybachs, he's opted to live like someone trying to stretch a student loan refund.
In his own words, <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1256239554148724737">Musk tweeted on May 1, 2020</a>:
"I am selling almost all physical possessions. Will own no house."
And during a May 8, 2020 <a href="https://www.rev.com/transcripts/joe-rogan-elon-musk-podcast-transcript-may-7-2020">interview on "The Joe Rogan Experience",</a> he added:
"I think possessions kind of weigh you down. They're kind of an attack vector."
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Here are five major things Musk refuses to waste money on—even though he easily could.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Multi-Million Dollar Homes</h2>
Between 2020 and early 2021, Musk sold seven homes in California, including multiple Bel-Air properties. The total price tag? Over $100 million.
Rather than upgrade, he reportedly moved into a <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1402718368633745410">$50,000 Boxabl prefab home</a> near SpaceX headquarters in Boca Chica, Texas. It's a 375-square-foot cube—modest even by non-billionaire standards.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Furniture —&nbsp; Even a Decent Mattress</h2>
In a March 2022 <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/03/grimes-cover-story-on-music-and-mars">interview with Vanity Fair</a>, Canadian musician Grimes—Musk's former partner and the mother of three of his children—described his lifestyle as anything but billionaire-like.
"Bro does not live like a billionaire," she said. "Bro lives at times below the poverty line."
She recalled their time living in a "$40,000 house" with no security and neighbors who could easily film them. At one point, she said she was eating peanut butter for eight days straight. But the most telling example? Their mattress had a hole in it—and Musk still refused to replace it. Instead, he suggested they just switch sides.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hotels and Fancy Lodging</h2>
Musk doesn't even technically have a primary residence. In a 2022 TED interview, <a href="https://youtu.be/YRvf00NooN8?si=eHOFbWh1eqbxKj4q">he told host Chris Anderson</a>:
"I don't even own a place right now, I'm literally staying at friends' places."
In a 2015, Google co-founder Larry Page shared a story with Ashlee Vance, the author of Elon Musk's first biography, "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future."
Page recalled Musk occasionally reaching out for a place to crash, saying:
"He'll email and say, ‘I don't know where to stay tonight. Can I come over?'"
Page added with a laugh that Musk was "kind of homeless, which I think is sort of funny," offering a glimpse into the billionaire's unusually casual and nomadic lifestyle.
And way back in <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/01/07/elon-musk-gets-his-mclaren-supercar-1999-vault-orig.cnn">1999, Musk told CNN</a>:
"Three years ago, I was showering at the YMCA and sleeping on the office floor. Now I have a million-dollar car."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gourmet Food or Dining Out</h2>
At 17, Musk decided to test whether he could survive as an entrepreneur by living on just $1 a day for food. It wasn't a stunt—it was a personal challenge to see if he could handle the financial uncertainty that came with starting a business.
He described the experiment during an interview on Neil deGrasse Tyson's "<a href="http://startalkmedia.com/">StarTalk</a>":
"In America it&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/08/40612658/elon-musk-says-he-survived-on-1-per-day-before-becoming-the-richest-man-in-the-world-in-america-its">pretty easy to keep yourself alive</a>. So my threshold for existing was pretty low. I figured I could be in some dingy apartment with my computer and be okay, and not starve."
During the Zip2 startup years, <a href="https://x.com/teslaownersSV/status/1532784330103107584">he ate Jack in the Box and White Castle burritos</a>, showered at the YMCA, and funneled every spare dollar into the company.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Luxury Cars…Though He Did Once Crash a $1 Million McLaren</h2>
Musk recalled the infamous crash himself during an interview with Sarah Lacy for PandoDaily. After selling Zip2, he had purchased a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/02/37016578/elon-musk-spent-1-million-on-a-super-rare-mclaren-f1-but-then-crashed-it-trying-to-impress-peter-thi">McLaren F1 and decided to show it off</a> to PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel.
"Watch this," Musk said—then floored it, spun out, and launched the car into the air before crashing.
His reaction afterward? "It wasn't insured."
Since then, Musk has stuck with practical models. He <a href="https://supercarblondie.com/elon-musk-drives-specific-tesla-model-everyday/">mostly drives a Tesla Model S</a> or Cybertruck. He's also dismissed the idea of building a budget Tesla under $25,000, calling it "silly" during a 2024 Tesla third quarter earnings calls.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sometimes Less Really Is More</h2>
Musk could afford anything. But time and again, he chooses not to. Whether it's sleeping on friends' couches, keeping a broken mattress, or skipping dinner reservations for dollar menus, Musk lives like a man focused on Mars—not material things.
And as far as he's concerned, that's the point.
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'Possessions Kind of Weigh You Down'— Elon Musk Is the Richest Man In The World But Avoids These 5 Pricey Purchases Most People Can't Resist

Pavel Durov, the CEO and co-founder of messaging platform&nbsp;Telegram, has announced that his vast fortune will be inherited by his numerous offspring.
What Happened: In an interview with the French outlet Le Point, Durov said that his 100-plus children will be the beneficiaries of his multi-billion dollar estate.
Durov, who is officially recognized as the father&nbsp;of six children from three&nbsp;different partners, has also fathered over 100 children across 12 countries via sperm donation. During the interview he <a href="https://www.lepoint.fr/high-tech-internet/exclusive-pavel-durov-on-his-arrest-in-france-macron-russia-the-fbi-and-the-fight-for-telegram-19-06-2025-2592412_47.php#11">said</a>,&nbsp;&#8220;They are all my children&nbsp;and will all have the&nbsp;same rights. I don&#8217;t want&nbsp;them to tear each other&nbsp;apart after my death.&#8221;
The Russian entrepreneur, whose net worth is estimated at nearly $14 billion, recently drafted his will, stipulating that his children would not gain access to his wealth until three decades from now.&nbsp;
&#8220;I want them to live&nbsp;like normal people, to build&nbsp;themselves up alone, to learn&nbsp;to trust themselves, to be&nbsp;able to create, not to&nbsp;be dependent on a bank&nbsp;account,&#8221; Durov added.
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&#8220;I wrote my will very recently. I have decided that my children would not have access to my fortune until a period of 30 years has elapsed, starting from today,&#8221; he said. 
Durov, who founded Telegram in 2013, was apprehended by French authorities last year on allegations of aiding in criminal activity via Telegram, charges he has persistently refuted. Despite these accusations, he continues to helm the messaging platform, which claims around&nbsp;1 billion active users globally.
Why It Matters: Durov&#8217;s decision to distribute his wealth among his numerous offspring is a unique approach to inheritance, particularly given the vast number of children involved. 
His desire for his children to live &#8220;normal&#8221; lives and not be dependent on his fortune reflects his belief in self-reliance and personal development. This move also ensures that his wealth will be distributed evenly, potentially avoiding future family disputes over inheritance.
Despite the controversy surrounding his arrest, Durov remains a significant figure in the tech industry, with Telegram continuing to be a major player in the messaging platform market. 
His decision regarding his fortune may have implications for his children&#8217;s future involvement in the company and the tech industry at large.
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Billionaire Elon Musk is worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45932793/elon-musk-net-worth-down-64-billion-in-2025-but-tesla-ceo-still-richer-than-value-of-ford-general-mo">more than $350 billion</a>, giving the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO the opportunity to buy nearly anything he wants.
While Musk doesn't own any yachts or multiple houses anymore, the billionaire had no problem spending $1 million to buy a famous movie car back in 2013.
What Happened:&nbsp;One of the most expensive personal items ever purchased is the car from the James Bond movie "The Spy Who Loved Me," which he bought in 2013 for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31727712/5-of-the-craziest-things-elon-musk-has-spent-his-money-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nearly one million dollars</a>.
In the 1977 movie, which stars&nbsp;Roger Moore&nbsp;as Bond, a sports car that can transform into a submarine and fire missiles underwater is featured. The vehicle was nicknamed "Wet Nellie" and saw a marine engineering firm convert it into a functional submarine. A retired U.S. Navy SEAL in full scuba gear helped perform the underwater scenes in the movie.
While buying the famous vehicle might be a crazy story for Musk, it's an even crazier story for the couple that once owned it.
A couple from New York purchased an unclaimed storage unit for $100 in 1989 via a blind auction, which means unlike the storage unit auctions you may have seen on TV, the bidders couldn't see what was inside or even open the door.
As reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/01/couple-paid-100-for-car-elon-musk-bought-it-from-them-for-6-figures.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNBC</a>, the couple found the 1976 Lotus Espirit sports car when they opened the unit after winning. Surprisingly enough, the couple had never watched a James Bond movie.
"They really didn't know what it was," Ian Fleming Foundation Co-Founder&nbsp;Doug Redenius&nbsp;told NBC in 2013. Redenius helped authenticate the car for the couple, who ran a construction tool renting business at the time.
"They had no idea how valuable their discovery was."
According to the story, the couple loaded the car onto a truck and while driving it home were told several times by truckers via CB radio that it was a James Bond car that they were hauling. The discovery led to the husband going out and renting the Bond film on VHS to see the car in the movie.
The couple "cosmetically restored" the vehicle and featured it in exhibits before deciding to part ways and put it up for auction in 2013.
The car purchased by Musk is one of eight that was used during the filming of the 1977 film, but is the only one that was used in the underwater scenes. After filming, the car went into a storage unit.
Musk bought the vehicle anonymously in a 2013 auction with RM Sotheby's. The purchase price was $997,000 for the James Bond car.
It was later revealed that Musk was the buyer of the vehicle.
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Musk a Fan Of James Bond:&nbsp;Musk has said in interviews that he was a fan of James Bond movies, particularly "The Spy Who Loved Me."
"It was amazing as a little kid in South Africa to watch James Bond in ‘The Spy Who Loved Me' drive his Lotus Espirit off a pier, press a button and have it transform into a submarine understeer," Musk said previously.
In a 2013 interview, Musk said that he was disappointed the James Bond car he bought didn't actually transform.
"What I'm going to do is upgrade it with a Tesla electric powertrain and try to make it transform for real."
Tesla&nbsp;investors and customers may be familiar with the design of the vehicle featured in the James Bond movie. Musk has called the vehicle a major inspiration for the highly anticipated Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck.
"Cybertruck design influenced partly by The Spy Who Loved Me," Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1197638937109336066" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tweeted&nbsp;</a>in 2019.
Along with being influenced by The Spy Who Loved Me, the Cybertruck design was also inspired by the "Blade Runner" film.
&#8220;I specifically wanted to make something that looks like the future,&#8221; Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36104426/elon-musk-wanted-to-make-a-vehicle-for-the-future-one-that-blade-runner-would-drive">said in an interview</a>. &#8220;What car would Blade Runner drive?&#8221;
Musk has&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1252098355062173696" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">teased&nbsp;</a>for years that the Cybertruck would be able to drive through water, a reference to the underwater capabilities of "Wet Nellie."
It&#8217;s hard to believe that a $100 storage unit purchase by a couple in 1989 led to a one million dollar payday, and also may have played a hand in the design of the Cybertruck.&nbsp;
While the Cybertruck may not live up to Musk's once lofty expectations based on current demand trends, the unique vehicle design will likely be talked about for decades.
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Elon Musk Paid $1M For A James Bond Car — It Was Found In A $100 Storage Unit

Mark Cuban didn't always own NBA teams and billion-dollar businesses. Long before the Dallas Mavericks, long before &#8220;Shark Tank,&#8221; he was just a kid growing up in Pittsburgh, watching his dad grind out 60-hour weeks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37384456/mark-cuban-credits-fathers-wisdom-for-billion-dollar-success-story-his-job-didnt-have-a-future">upholstering car seats</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Life-Changing Milestone</h2>
Cuban still remembers the moment he told his dad Norton that he had made $100,000 in a single year. &#8220;He cried,&#8221; Cuban said in a 2019 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMnrZWXID_s">interview</a> on &#8220;The Dan Patrick Show.&#8221; &#8220;He did upholstery on cars and I don&#8217;t think he ever made more than $40,000 in a year.&#8221;
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The money wasn't just a number. For Cuban, it meant freedom. For his father, it was pride. "It wasn't so much that it was hard for him," Cuban added. "But we would go out to dinner and he would still pull out the credit card. Even when it was my credit card, he gave me a death stare, like, &#8216;Don&#8217;t even think about paying.'&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Lesson That Shaped His Life</h2>
Cuban also credits his work ethic and values to his dad, who gave him a key piece of advice when he was 14: &#8220;Time is your most valuable asset.&#8221;
&#8220;His time was never his own,&#8221; Cuban told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/28/mark-cuban-built-his-career-using-advice-his-dad-gave-him-at-age-14.html">CNBC</a> last year. &#8220;He wanted me to create my own path.&#8221;
That mindset pushed Cuban to chase independence over a high-paying job. He wanted to control his schedule and never answer to anyone else.&nbsp;
Cuban started <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/06/39440861/mark-cuban-began-his-millions-selling-garbage-bags-for-6-the-worlds-first-garbage-bag-door-to-do">selling trash bags</a> door to door at age 12, then stamps and coins. In college, he taught disco lessons for $25 an hour and opened a bar using the money from side hustles. His first big win came when he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42638290/mark-cubans-wealth-journey-i-want-to-live-off-this-for-a-long-time">sold MicroSolutions for $6 million</a> in 1990. Less than a decade later, Yahoo acquired his next company, <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">Broadcast.com, for $5.7 billion</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Still Just Dad</h2>
Despite the success, Cuban says some things never changed. His dad moved to Dallas after Mark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44571779/mark-cubans-big-revelation-says-he-lost-hundreds-of-millions-owning-the-dallas-mavericks">bought the Mavericks</a>, but kept his same humble approach. &#8220;I couldn&#8217;t get him to retire, and finally that was kind of the impetus for him to retire and come down to Dallas and live and just hang out and go to Mavs games,&#8221; Cuban said.&nbsp;
He never gave his dad one big gift. Instead, he gave him the option to go anywhere in the world. His dad took full advantage, cruising across the globe and collecting friends along the way. &#8220;I&#8217;d get emails from random people who met my dad on cruises,&#8221; Cuban told Patrick.
And at home? Cuban might be a billionaire, but to his kids, he&#8217;s still just Dad. &#8220;One of my daughters says, &#8216;You don't know anything about business, Dad,'&#8221; Cuban joked on Theo Von&#8216;s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiK6IWhDbWU">podcast</a> last year.&nbsp;
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When Mark Cuban Hit $100,000, He Told His Dad, Who'd Never Earned Even Half That. 'He Just Started Crying'

President Donald Trump has publicly contradicted Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard amid reports suggesting Gabbard&#8217;s influence within Trump&#8217;s administration is declining.
What Happened: Trump dismissed Gabbard during a press briefing on Friday. When asked about intelligence supporting a potential strike on Iran, to which Trump replied that Iran had accumulated &#8220;a tremendous amount of nuclear material.&#8221;
As reported <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/shes-wrong-trump-says-tulsi-gabbard-incorrect-about-iran-not-having-nuclear-weapon-capabilities">by</a> Fox News, when told that his intelligence team had said that Iran is not close to achieving a nuclear weapon, Trump retorted, &#8220;Well, then my intelligence community is wrong. Who in the intelligence community said that?&#8221; Upon reporter&#8217;s mention of Gabbard, Trump&#8217;s response was a curt, &#8220;She&#8217;s wrong.&#8221;
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This public disagreement follows a recent media report that Gabbard&#8217;s influence within the administration was on the decline. This was after Gabbard released a video warning about the potential for nuclear annihilation, which reportedly upset Trump.
Despite the public disagreement, Vice President&nbsp;JD Vance&nbsp;voiced his support for Gabbard, characterizing her as a &#8220;veteran, a patriot, a loyal&nbsp;supporter of President Trump, and&nbsp;a critical part of the&nbsp;coalition he built in 2024.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The public contradiction of Gabbard by President Trump raises questions about the stability within the administration and the potential impact on national security. 
Gabbard&#8217;s diminishing influence could lead to a shift in the administration&#8217;s approach to intelligence and foreign policy. As a key figure in Trump&#8217;s 2024 coalition, Gabbard&#8217;s potential sidelining could also have political implications.
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When a small business owner called into Dave Ramsey&#8216;s &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBqXJvG4QEM">EntreLeadership</a>&#8221; podcast recently, she didn't talk about marketing, sales, or profits—she asked for help dealing with something more personal: what to do when too many employees are out for weeks at a time due to illness or family emergencies.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ramsey: &#8216;Grace Can Only Go As Far As the Math Allows&#8217;</h2>
With nine employees and around $700,000 in annual revenue, the specialty retail and race timing business owner told Ramsey she&#8217;s struggling with multiple extended employee absences.
&#8220;It&#8217;d be one thing if it were one person, but it&#8217;s multiple,&#8221; the owner said. &#8220;And I&#8217;m just a small retail store.&#8221;
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Ramsey, who has run businesses of all sizes, told her, &#8220;At your size, you can only absorb so much of it in the name of grace. And then you can&#8217;t continue to absorb it all because you won&#8217;t have the money to pay the people that are there because the work&#8217;s not getting done.&#8221;
He sympathized with her desire to be kind and flexible, but said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45829838/a-22-year-old-ceo-asks-dave-ramsey-what-to-do-about-an-employee-asking-for-ownership-his-advice-after-a-sincere-laugh-hit-the-road-jack">the numbers don't lie</a>. &#8220;My grace can only go as far as the math allows it.&#8221;
Ramsey explained that in his own company, they sometimes pay employees out on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42728529/suze-orman-warns-medicare-doesnt-cover-everything-why-you-need-2000-for-drugs-and-1676-for-hospital-costs-in-2025">extended medical leave</a>, but that luxury comes with scale. &#8220;When I was your size, I couldn&#8217;t do that. I didn&#8217;t have the money to do that.&#8221;
The small business owner clarified that her team members aren't lazy. &#8220;None of them I would look at and go, &#8216;Oh, you&#8217;re slacking.'&#8221;
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Still, Ramsey didn't pull punches. &#8220;Corporate America will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45810135/walmart-microsoft-disney-slash-jobs-as-trump-tariffs-ai-push-corporate-america-into-layoff-mode">fire their butt</a> with no feelings,&#8221; he said. &#8220;At least you got feelings.&#8221;
&#8220;Welcome to leadership. Sometimes it&#8217;s hard&#8230; because small business people like you and me, we care about folks, we don&#8217;t just cut their throat,&#8221; Ramsey noted.
He recommended setting a clear policy: allow three weeks of PTO, and then no more than one month unpaid. Beyond that, the position likely needs to be filled.
&#8220;You&#8217;re just never here, so we probably ought to call it out loud and say that,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I feel bad for you, but I also can&#8217;t go on not getting this work done.&#8221;
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Ramsey said leaders can make exceptions when they feel truly called to support someone long-term, but added, &#8220;That&#8217;s a rare exception.&#8221;
His closing reminder: &#8220;The good of the whole outweighs the good of the one. When you can&#8217;t afford to do it, you can&#8217;t afford to do it. That's not evil, it&#8217;s just the stage of business you&#8217;re at. I&#8217;d like to tell you it gets easier. It gets more complicated, is all it gets from here.&#8221;
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Donald Trump Jr. has joined billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban in publicly voicing disapproval of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)&#8217;s approach to healthcare pricing.
Despite their political differences, Trump Jr. and Cuban found a common point of contention in Warren&#8217;s healthcare pricing strategy. They criticized the senator for not addressing&nbsp;the role of pharmacy benefit&nbsp;managers (PBMs) in escalating drug costs.
Warren had previously argued&nbsp;that the tax system was&nbsp;&#8220;rigged&#8221;&nbsp;because large pharmaceutical companies like&nbsp;Johnson &amp; Johnson&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) often escape federal taxes while charging exorbitant prices for their drugs. 
She wrote on X saying that the "highest drug prices in the WORLD while often paying ZERO dollars in federal taxes themselves."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Big Pharma companies like Johnson &amp; Johnson and Pfizer charge Americans the highest drug prices in the WORLD while often paying ZERO dollars in federal taxes themselves. Why? Because our tax system is rigged. Now, Republicans want to make it worse. I&#39;m fighting back. <a href="https://t.co/k7dFrXBneX">pic.twitter.com/k7dFrXBneX</a>
&mdash; Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenWarren/status/1935443373487440373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cuban countered this by stating that PBMs, not pharmaceutical companies, are the ones controlling and manipulating drug pricing.
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Trump Jr. publicly supported Cuban&#8217;s viewpoint on X, despite Cuban&#8217;s well-known opposition to President Trump. This unexpected agreement highlights the growing concern over the role of PBMs in healthcare pricing.
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&mdash; Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1935817600891601345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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PBMs have been facing increasing scrutiny from federal regulators and lawmakers due to their influence on healthcare pricing. 
In 2020, the Federal Trade Commission released a report criticizing PBMs for imposing unfair terms on independent pharmacies, thereby favoring large corporate pharmacies like&nbsp;CVS&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>).
The public criticism from Trump Jr. and Cuban underscores the growing debate over the role of PBMs in healthcare pricing. 
Warren&#8217;s focus on pharmaceutical companies, while not entirely misplaced, overlooks the significant influence of PBMs in determining drug prices.
The Federal Trade Commission&#8217;s report from last year further highlights the need for regulatory scrutiny of PBMs. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how lawmakers will address the issue of healthcare pricing and the role of PBMs in the future.
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Donald Trump Jr. Joins Mark Cuban In Slamming Elizabeth Warren on Healthcare Pricing

If you're working hard just to scrape by, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says it's not just draining — it could be deadly.
According to a <a href="https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/new-report-working-class-americans-can-expect-to-die-at-least-7-years-earlier-than-the-wealthy/">Senate report released by Sanders</a> in March, the wealth gap in America isn't just about who can afford nicer things. It's about who lives longer. And the answer, Sanders says, is simple: "In America today, the bottom 50% of our population can expect to live seven years shorter lives than the top 1%."
It gets worse for rural, working-class Americans. In some parts of the country, the difference in life expectancy stretches to a full 10 years — with some counties facing a 15-year gap between the rich and poor. "Even worse," Sanders said, "Americans who live in working-class, rural counties can expect to die 10 years younger than people who live in wealthier neighborhoods across the country."
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The reason? "The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42914736/bernie-sanders-pushes-for-32-hour-work-weeks-with-no-pay-loss-it-is-time-to-reduce-the-stress-level-in-our-country">enormous stress</a> of living paycheck to paycheck," Sanders said, "not only causes far too many Americans to die much quicker than they should, but also leads to higher levels of anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease and poor health."
The report shows that people living in the highest-income counties live over 84 years on average. In the poorest half of counties, life expectancy drops to 77.4. In rural areas where the median income is around $30,000, people are expected to live to just 71.7. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41703390/are-you-richer-or-poorer-than-your-peers-heres-a-look-at-the-average-net-worth-for-your-income">people in suburban counties making over $100,000</a> often reach 81.6.
To put that in perspective: In Loudoun County, Virginia, life expectancy is 84. Just a few hours away in McDowell County, West Virginia, it's 69.
Sanders said he asked Americans on social media how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45968055/bernie-sanders-says-ai-boom-must-serve-working-families-not-billionaires-calls-for-shorter-work-week-higher-quality-of-life">stress from low wages and high costs</a> was impacting their lives. The responses poured in — and some were devastating.
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Edwardo from Texas wrote, "We struggle to get sleep. Our diets fluctuate, and we get sick from spoiled food from the donation pantry. Working long hours, I was recently injured and am struggling, unable to pay for care to help heal."
Caitlan from Colorado shared, "Stress isn't just an inconvenience for me — it's a direct threat to my heart. Living with a congenital heart defect and multiple mechanical valves means that every surge of anxiety, every sleepless night worrying about bills, isn't just mentally exhausting — it physically wears on my heart."
Sanders says these aren't outliers — they reflect a system that punishes people for being poor. His recommendations include:
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<li>Raising the minimum wage to at least $17 per hour </li>
<li>Enacting Medicare for All to guarantee health care</li>
<li>Providing paid family and medical leave</li>
<li>Expanding Social Security and restoring pensions</li>
<li>Making education accessible regardless of income or ZIP code</li>
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"In the richest country in the history of the world, it is absolutely unacceptable that so many Americans are seeing their lives cut short because they don't have enough money," Sanders said. "This is an issue that Congress must address."
A 2022 systematic review published in the <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8863240/">National Library of Medicine</a> analyzed 40 studies, including many from the U.S., and found a consistent link between financial stress and depression. Americans facing debt, low income, or trouble affording basic needs were significantly more likely to experience depressive symptoms — especially those in lower-income households.&nbsp;
The message is clear: If you're middle class and barely hanging on, you're not just working your life away — you might be working it shorter, too.
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Bernie Sanders Says Working-Class Americans Die 10 Years Earlier Than the Rich — Blames 'Enormous Stress of Living Paycheck to Paycheck'

Elon Musk has leveled a public accusation against Sergio Gor, a senior aide to President Donald Trump, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45827968/trump-vs-musk-betting-markets-anticipate-next-move-in-musk-trump-feud-predict-low-chances-of-musk-forming-political-party">alleging a federal crime</a>.
What Happened: Musk asserts that Gor, currently serving as the director of the presidential personnel office, falsified his birthplace on federal forms, a misstep Musk labels as a &#8220;serious crime.&#8221;
This accusation surfaces amidst a growing dispute between Musk and Gor, which Musk suggests has strained his relationship with President Trump.
The allegations from Musk were triggered by a series of social media posts by race car driver Igor Sushko, who labeled Gor as a &#8220;Russian spy.&#8221; Sushko had disseminated a New York Post story that cast doubt on Gor&#8217;s birthplace, among other articles.
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At the heart of Musk&#8217;s allegation is his claim that Gor neglected to fill out his own SF-86, a vital vetting form needed for U.S security clearance. 
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This is despite Gor&#8217;s responsibility in&nbsp;vetting thousands of executive branch&nbsp;employees. The White House, however, maintains that Gor has completed the form and possesses the necessary clearance.
The conflict between Musk and Gor has been intensifying since Gor allegedly swayed Trump to retract the nomination of Musk&#8217;s friend, Jared Isaacman, for a leadership position at NASA. This event reportedly led to a rift between Musk and Trump, which has been under the public eye.
Why It Matters: The ongoing feud between Musk and Gor has significant implications, particularly considering Musk&#8217;s influential role in the tech industry and Gor&#8217;s position within the Trump administration. 
The fallout between Musk and Trump could potentially impact future collaborations between Musk&#8217;s companies and the federal government. 
Furthermore, the allegations against Gor, if proven true, could lead to serious legal consequences and shake up the current administration.
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Elon Musk Levels Federal Crime Accusation Against Trump Aide Sergio Gor

제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)와 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)의 혁신적인 제휴 이후 우버 테크놀로지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>)가 자율주행 혁명의 다음 물결을 타게 될 수도 있다.
제너럴 모터스가 엔비디아의 AI 기술을 활용하여 자율주행 기술을 개발함에 따라 차량호출 부문이 자율주행 미래에 가까워지고, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44399929/how-the-nvidia-gm-partnership-could-challenge-tesla-boost-uber" target="_blank" rel="noopener">우버는 상당한 이익을 얻을 수 있을 것</a>으로 보인다. 이러한 추세에 투자하고자 하는 투자자에게는 특정 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ETF가 좋은 방법이 될 수 있다</a>.
자율주행의 변화 속에서 우버에 투자하고 싶다면 확실한 노출을 제공하는 몇 가지 ETF는 다음과 같다.
iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYT#BATS">IYT</a>)
중요한 이유: 주요 운송 및 물류 회사에 중점을 두고 있으며, 우버의 자율주행차 포부는 장기적인 성장을 가속화할 수 있다. 우버를 핵심 보유 종목 중 하나로 보유하고 있으며 현재 19% 이상의 지분을 할당하고 있다.
Cambiar Aggressive Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXR#NYSE">FTXR</a>)
중요한 이유: 알파 생성 전략을 통해 장기적인 자본 이득을 추구하며, 위험 감수성이 높은 투자자에게이 펀드를 제안한다. 펀드의 5.85%는 우버에 할당된다.
Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUL#NYSE">BUL</a>)
중요한 이유: 잉여현금흐름 수익률을 기준으로 상위 50개 기업을 대상으로 S&amp;P 900 순수 성장 지수를 반영하여 자본 가치 상승을 목표로 한다. 펀드의 6.54%가 우버에 투자된다.
<h3>우버와의 연결 고리</h3>
제너럴 모터스는 최근 엔비디아와의 파트너십을 통해 AI 기반 자동화에 큰 베팅을 하고 있으며, 엔비디아의 AI 노하우를 활용하여 자율주행의 속도를 높이고 있다.
제너럴 모터스는 이전에 크루즈 로보택시에 엔비디아의 칩을 배포한 바 있으며, 이제 소비자 차량을 위한 운전자 지원 기술로 눈을 돌리는 중이다. 슈퍼 크루즈(Super Cruise) 기술을 통해 5년 내에 연간 20억 달러의 매출을 올릴 수 있을 것으로 예상하고 있으며, 이를 통해 경쟁 우위를 점할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.
차량호출 회사 우버도 가만히 있는 것은 아니다. 이미 제너럴 모터스의 크루즈 사업부와 제휴를 맺어 우버 승객이 엔비디아의 AI로 구동되는 자율주행 쉐보레를 주문할 수 있는 미래를 내다보고 있다. 다라 코스로샤히(Dara Khosrowshahi) CEO는 자율주행 기술을 장기적인 계획의 핵심으로 보고 있음을 분명히 밝혔다.
우버, 제너럴 모터스, 엔비디아가 AI 기반 교통수단의 경계를 넓혀가고 있는 상황에서 투자 기회는 무시하기 어렵다. 이 물결에 편승할 방법을 찾고 있다면 우버에 초점을 맞춘 ETF가 최선의 선택이 될 수 있다.
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도널드 트럼프 대통령이 지난주 미국-멕시코-캐나다 협정(USMCA)을 준수하는 자동차 회사에 대한 관세를 연기한 후, CNBC의 짐 크레이머는 소셜미디어 엑스(X) 게시물에서 수입 규모가 크기 때문에 자동차 제조업체에 대한 관세는 불가피하다고 설명했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 트럼프 행정부는 첫 임기 동안 협상된 USMCA에 따라 자동차 제조업체에 한 달간의 면제를 제공했다. 여기에는 완성차와 함께 자동차 부품, 액세서리 및 기타 공급 업체 제품이 포함되었다.
크레이머는 한 달간의 구제 조치로 기업들이 사업 계획을 세우는 데 도움이 되었다고 했다. 미국에서 판매되는 자동차의 절반 이상이 수입차이고, 수입차에 대한 관세가 매우 적기 때문에 "자동차에 대한 관세는 예상된 바이며, 앞으로도 계속될 것"이라고도 했다.
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Tariffs on cars are and have been expected. We have been saying this every day for weeks. More than half the cars sold here are imports and the tariffs are so small on them vs. what they do to us that it is about time.
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1899862499740049828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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트럼프는 취임하기 훨씬 전부터 보호무역주의에 대해 이야기해 왔다. 크레이머는 이러한 관세가 불가피하다고 시사했다.
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If there was anyone out there who didn&#39;t expect tariffs on foreign cars you need to rethink your approach.
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1899863327548850493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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이 외에도 싱가포르에서 열린 CNBC의 컨버지 라이브(Converge Live) 행사에서 알리바바(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)회장인 조셉 차이도 "모두가 관세에 대해 우려하고 있다"고 인정했다.
그는 트럼프의 관세 전략이 단지 협상 전술에 불과하더라도 중국 전기 자동차에 대한 표적 관세가 부과될 가능성이 여전히 높다고 지적했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44272657/alibaba-chairperson-says-everyone-is-concerned-about-tariffs-as-he-expects-levies-on-chinese-evs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">차이 회장</a>은 이것이 잠재적인 경쟁으로부터 미국 자동차 산업을 보호하려는 노력일 수 있다고 했다.
왜 중요한가: 외국 자동차 제조업체인 폭스바겐과 스텔란티스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>)는 USMCA 규정을 준수하고 1개월 연장을 받았지만, BMW는 면제 기준을 충족하지 못했다.
제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), 포드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), 그리고 현재 스텔란티스에 속해 있는 크라이슬러를 포함한 디트로이트의 &#8216;빅 3&#8217; 자동차 제조업체도 부품 수입이 면제되었다.
그러나 자동차와 자동차 부품에 대한 관세와는 별개로, 트럼프 행정부는 수요일에 철강과 자동차 수입에 대한 전면적인 관세를 부과했으며, 이는 미국의 자동차 제조업체에도 영향을 미칠 것이다. 이러한 최근의 관세에 영향을 받은 유럽 연합은 몇 시간 내에 미국 수출품에 대한 반덤핑 관세를 부과하는 방식으로 대응했다.
자동차, 이동성, 기술 협회인 MICHauto의 전무이사인 글렌 스티븐스는 트럼프 대통령이 캐나다의 자동차 산업을 폐쇄하겠다고 위협한 것에 대해 비판했다. 그는 관세가 "현재 USMCA로 운영되고 있는 자유무역 블록을 방해하고 손상시키고 있다"고 말했다.
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You are going to shut down more than auto manufacturing in Canada. You are seriously hampering and damaging the free trade bloc that currently operates as the USMCA, signed into existence in your first administration. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trade?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trade</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tariffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tariffs</a> <a href="https://t.co/9i3dq9Q3y2">pic.twitter.com/9i3dq9Q3y2</a>
&mdash; Glenn Stevens (@glennrstevens) <a href="https://twitter.com/glennrstevens/status/1899472482781814830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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한편, 수요일에는 자동차 산업 관련 3개의 ETF는 다음과 같은 움직임을 보였다.
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<li>First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXR#NASDAQ">FTXR</a>) 0.24% 하락</li>
<li>Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>) 0.36% 상승</li>
<li>iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDRV#NYSE">IDRV</a>) 0.064% 하락</li>
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짐 크레이머 "자동차 관세 불가피"...알리바바 회장 "중국 전기차가 결국 영향 받을 것"

도널드 트럼프 대통령은 멕시코에서 수입하는 제품에 25% 관세를 부과할 계획을 실행에 옮겼다. 이 관세는 캐나다(25%)와 중국(10%)에 대한 관세와 함께 토요일에 발효된다. 이 조치는 멕시코 자동차 부품에 크게 의존하는 회사들에 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상된다.
자동차 제조사인 제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)는 로이터 보도에 따르면 멕시코 공장에서 생산한 차량을 북미로 수출하고 있다. 이 보도에서는 포드 자동차(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)와 스텔란티스 NV(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>)와 같은 다른 미국 자동차 제조사들도 타격을 받을 가능성이 높다고 언급했다. 이들 회사는 멕시코에서 생산하는 주요 미국 제조업체들이다.
자동차 부문에 집중된 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF</a>들도 상당한 도전에 직면해 있다. 현재 주목받고 있는 세 가지 ETF는 다음과 같다:
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXR#NASDAQ">FTXR</a>): 이 ETF는 주요 자동차 제조사와 자동차 부품 공급사를 포함한 운송 회사에 대한 노출을 제공한다. 제너럴 모터스와 포드와 같은 회사들이 포트폴리오에 포함되어 있다. <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/898955/mexico-motor-vehicle-production-brand/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20the%20number%20of,the%20American%20company%20General%20Motors.">스태티스타(Statista)</a>의 최근 보고서에 따르면, 2024년에는 &#8220;멕시코에서 생산된 경량 차량의 수가 거의 400만 대에 달하며, 그 중 약 22.3%가 미국 회사인 제너럴 모터스에서 생산한 것이다.&#8221;
테슬라와 같이 멕시코 누에보 레온에 새로운 공장을 발표한 회사들도 이 ETF의 보유 종목이다.
Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>): 이 펀드는 전기차와 자율주행차 관련 회사들에 투자한다. 포드는 이 ETF의 주요 보유 종목 중 하나이다.
iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDRV#NYSE">IDRV</a>): 이 ETF는 전기차와 자율주행 기술에 종사하는 회사들을 겨냥하고 있다. 폭스바겐과 같이 멕시코에서 운영되는 자동차 제조사와 부품 공급사들도 포함되며, 이들이 제안된 관세의 영향을 받을 수 있음을 나타낸다. 주목할 점은, 폭스바겐이 2024년 1월부터 7월까지 멕시코에서 북미로 109,735대의 경량 차량을 수출했다는 것이다. 이는 멕시코 자동차 제조사 협회에 의해 보고되었다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43390001/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-as-predicted-consumer-spending-jumps">연준의 선호 인플레이션 지표가 예상대로 상승하고 소비자 지출이 9개월 만에 가장 빠른 속도로 증가</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">제안된 관세의 영향</h1>
작년 11월, 번스타인의 애널리스트 다니엘 로에스카(Daniel Roeska)는 노트에서 폭스바겐, 스텔란티스, 제너럴 모터스 및 포드가 가장 큰 타격을 받을 것이라고 언급했다. &#8220;멕시코와 캐나다에 대한 25% 관세는 미국 자동차 산업을 심각하게 마비시킬 것&#8221;이라고 말했다.
AP 통신의 이전 보도에 따르면, 제너럴 모터스는 미국에서 판매하는 차량의 약 30%를 캐나다와 멕시코에서 수입하고 있다. 인기 있는 픽업 트럭의 약 55%도 멕시코와 캐나다에서 수입된다. 제너럴 모터스와 다른 자동차 제조사들의 이익이 영향을 받을 것으로 예상된다.
국제무역청에 따르면, 멕시코는 세계에서 7번째로 큰 승용차 <a href="https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/mexico-automotive-industry#:~:text=Leading%20Sub%2DSectors%20and%20Opportunities,Tech%20Top%20Export%20Market%20Ranking.">제조국</a>으로 연간 350만 대의 차량을 생산하고 있다. 멕시코에서 생산된 차량의 88%는 수출되며, 이 중 76%는 미국으로 수출된다.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">북미 자동차 공급망의 깊은 통합</h1>
수십 년간의 자유무역은 미국, 캐나다 및 멕시코의 자동차 산업을 깊이 통합하였다. <a href="https://www.cato.org/blog/seven-charts-show-how-us-tariffs-would-harm-american-auto-industry#:~:text=Mexico%20and%20Canada%20Are%20the,%2C%22%20US%20International%20Trade%20Commission.">케이토 연구소</a>(Cato Institute)의 연구에 따르면, 멕시코와 캐나다는 미국 자동차 및 부품 수입 및 수출의 거의 절반을 차지한다.
이는 관세 인상이 단순히 미국 소비자와 제조사의 비용을 증가시킬 뿐만 아니라, 멕시코와 캐나다의 보복 조치를 촉발하여 미국 자동차 수출을 감소시킬 수 있다는 것을 의미한다.
또한, 멕시코에서 조립된 차량은 종종 높은 비율의 미국산 부품이 포함되어 있다. 2019년 연구에 따르면, 멕시코에서 수입된 자동차의 외국 가치 추가분의 거의 74%가 미국에서 발생한 것이다. 또 다른 피터슨 국제 경제 연구소의 분석에 따르면, 멕시코에서 수입된 차량의 총 가치 추가분의 38%가 미국산이다. 멕시코가 보복 조치를 취할 경우, 이는 미국에도 나쁜 소식이 될 수 있다.
간단히 말해, &#8220;멕시코에서 제조된&#8221; 차량에 25% 관세를 부과하는 것은 미국의 이 차량을 공급하는 노동자와 사업체에도 의도치 않은 피해를 줄 수 있다.
이미 얽혀 있는 공급망의 혼란으로 인한 위험은 상당히 높다. 이러한 ETF에 투자한 투자자들은 개발 동향을 면밀히 주시하고, 관세가 기초 회사들의 수익성에 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 명심해야 한다.

다음 읽기: 
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<li><a href="http://benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43398182/trumps-25-tariffs-could-slaughter-canada-mexico-economies-hit-us-auto-industry-analysts-warn">트럼프의 25% 관세가 캐나다와 멕시코 경제를 파탄낼 수 있으며, 미국 자동차 산업에 타격을 줄 것이라고 분석가들이 경고</a></li>
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도널드 트럼프 대통령은 2030년까지 전기차(EV) 보급률 50%를 목표로 한 조 바이든 전 대통령의 행정명령을 취소했다. 이 결정은 자동차 업계 전반에 파장을 일으켰다.
전기차 보조금 폐지 가능성, 주정부 차원의 배출권 면제 제한, 연방 배출권 규제 완화로 전기차(EV) 및 자동차 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">섹터에 노출된 ETF는</a> 좋은 쪽으로든 나쁜 쪽으로든 지각변동을 맞이할 것이다.
<h3>전기차 중심 ETF: 승자와 패자</h3>
Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>), iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDRV#NYSE">IDRV</a>) 등 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">미국 기반 전기차 제조업체에 크게 의존</a>하는 ETF는 해당 기업 주식에 직접적으로 노출되어 있어 잠재적인 역풍을 맞고 있다. 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), 리비안(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), 루시드(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) 같은 기업은 연방 세액공제가 폐지되면 소비자 수요가 감소할 수 있다.
그러나 니오(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), 샤오펑(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), 리오토(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) 같은 중국 자동차 제조업체를 상당수 보유하고 있는 KraneShares Electric Vehicles 및 Future Mobility ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARS#NYSE">KARS</a>)처럼 글로벌 자동차 섹터 중심의 EV ETF는 회복력을 보일 수 있다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43091254/teslas-chinese-rivals-li-xpeng-nio-surge-while-rivian-declines-in-pre-market-as-trump-revokes-bidens-ev-target" target="_blank" rel="noopener">중국 전기차 스타트업</a>은 트럼프의 발표 이후 내수 판매 호조와 중국을 겨냥한 새로운 관세 부재에 힘입어 랠리를 펼쳤다.
<h3>테슬라의 독보적인 위치</h3>
여기서 한 가지 흥미로운 점을 생각해 볼 필요가 있다. 대부분의 전기차 중심 ETF의 주요 구성 종목인 테슬라는 정책 변경에도 불구하고 1월 22일 기준으로 1.08% 상승했다. 트럼프의 대선 캠페인에 자금을 지원한 일론 머스크 CEO는 전기차 보조금 중단에 동의했다.
머스크는 세액공제 폐지가<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39934750/trump-presidency-and-ira-cut-would-be-devastating-for-competitors-says-elon-musk-long-term-probably" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 테슬라에는 약간의 영향만 미치겠지만</a> 보조금에 의존하는 경쟁사에게는 큰 충격이 될 수 있다고 말했다. 즉, 테슬라가 잠재적 수혜자가 될 수도 있고 불리한 입장에 처할 수도 있다. 테슬라 비중이 큰 ETF로는 ARK Innovation ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCLN#NASDAQ">QCLN</a>) 등이 있다.
<h3>소비자 행동과 장기적인 논의</h3>
7,500달러의 연방 전기차 세액공제 혜택이 폐지될 경우, 특히 럭셔리 부문에서 소비자의 관심이 가솔린 차량으로 다시 옮겨갈 수 있다. 테슬라의 연구원 트로이 테슬라이크는 세액공제가 폐지되면 테슬라가 가솔린 럭셔리 브랜드에 시장 점유율을 잃을 수 있다고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42641207/researcher-says-cancelation-of-7500-ev-tax-credit-could-impact-teslas-deliveries-despite-ceo-elon-musk-claiming-otherwise" target="_blank" rel="noopener">경고했다</a>. First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXR#NASDAQ">FTXR</a>) 같이 광범위한 자동차 시장을 추적하는 ETF는 포트폴리오 내 기존 자동차 주식과 전기차 주식의 균형에 따라 성과가 엇갈릴 수 있다.
그러나 단기 변동성에도 불구하고 전기차 중심 ETF의 장기 전망은 글로벌 탈탄소화 추세와 밀접한 관련이 있다. 또한, 연방정부의 정책 철회는 특히 캘리포니아 및 기타 친전기차 주에서 주 차원의 이니셔티브로 상쇄될 가능성도 있다.
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트럼프의 전기차 정책 변경, 관련 ETF 중 승자와 패자는?

제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gm" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for GM" data-google-interstitial="false">GM</a>)의 주가는 목요일 3% 이상 상승했다. 이 회사는 비용을 절감하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n40828038/hyundai-and-gm-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-explore-collaboration-on-vehicles-supply-chain-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">차량 및 기술 개발을 가속화</a>하기 위해 현대자동차(OTC:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hymtf" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for HYMTF" data-google-interstitial="false">HYMTF</a>)와 협력을 모색하기로 합의했다.
이 기본 계약은 더 큰 규모와 체계적인 자본 할당을 통해 차량 개발 효율성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 한다.
두 회사의 초점 분야에는 승용차 및 상업용 차량을 공동 개발하고 청정 에너지, 전기 및 수소 기술을 발전시키는 것이 포함된다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40752747/trump-wants-to-end-ev-tax-credits-but-yellen-warns-of-higher-bills-lost-jobs-and-chinas-gain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">트럼프, 전기차 세금 공제 종료 원하지만 옐런은 세금 증가, 일자리 손실, 중국 이점 경고</a>
두 회사는 또한 배터리 원자재, 강철 및 기타 부품의 공동 조달을 탐색할 것이다.
제너럴 모터스의 회장 겸 CEO인 메리 배라(Mary Barra)는 &#8220;GM과 현대는 상호 보완적인 강점과 재능 있는 팀을 가지고 있다. 우리의 목표는 두 회사의 규모와 창의성을 활용하여 경쟁력 있는 차량을 더 빠르고 효율적으로 고객에게 제공하는 것이다&#8221;고 말했다.
<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/korea/%ec%a3%bc%ec%8b%9d-%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad-%eb%89%b4%ec%8a%a4/gm-lg%ec%9d%98-%ed%95%a9%ec%9e%91%ec%82%ac-%ec%96%bc%ed%8b%b0%ec%97%84-%ec%85%80%ec%a6%88-%ed%85%8c%eb%84%a4%ec%8b%9c-%ec%a3%bc-%eb%b0%b0%ed%84%b0%eb%a6%ac-%ea%b3%b5%ec%9e%a5%ec%97%90%ec%84%9c/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">읽어보기: GM-LG 얼티엄 셀즈 JV, 테네시 배터리 공장에서 노조 인정 합의</a>
현대자동차 그룹의 회장인 정의선은 &#8220;이 파트너십은 현대자동차와 GM이 주요 시장 및 차량 세그먼트에서 경쟁력을 강화할 기회를 평가하고, 비용 효율성을 높이며, 우리의 결합된 전문성과 혁신 기술을 통해 고객 가치를 강화할 수 있게 해줄 것이다&#8221;고 말했다.
이 외에도 EV고(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/evgo" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for EVGO" data-google-interstitial="false">EVGO</a>)와 제너럴 모터스는 별도의 발표를 통해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40830463/evgo-and-gm-take-charging-to-the-next-level-with-new-flagship-destinations-set-to-optimize-the-cha" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">미국 주요 대도시의</a> 주요 위치에 400개의 고속 충전소를 설치하여 파트너십을 확대하고 있다고 밝혔다.
EV고와 GM은 플래그십 위치 외에도 2,850개의 DC 고속 충전 부스를 설치하는 것을 목표로 대도시 충전 네트워크를 계속 확장할 예정이며, 자금은 주요 사이트에서 프리미엄 충전 경험을 향상시키는 데 사용된다.
지난 주, 제너럴 모터스는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40730559/whats-going-on-with-general-motors-shares-today" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">브라질에서 첫 번째 하이브리드-플렉스 차량</a>을 제조할 것이라고 발표했다.
GM의 주식은 지난 1년 동안 약 35% 상승한 것으로 나타났다. 투자자들은 First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ftxr" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for FTXR" data-google-interstitial="false">FTXR</a>)와 Invesco S&amp;P 500 Pure Value ETF(ARCA:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rpv" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for RPV" data-google-interstitial="false">RPV</a>)를 통해 해당 주식에 노출될 수 있다.
가격 동향: 제너럴 모터스의 주식은 미 동부 시간 목요일 오후 3시 40분에 3.45% 상승한 46.20달러에 거래되었다.
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GM은 현대자동차와의 파트너십 모색와 EV고의 충전 네트워크를 확장하는 중

제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)와 삼성 SDI(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSDIY#OTC">SSDIY</a>)는 전기차(<a href="https://www.samsungsdi.com/sdi-now/sdi-news/3942.html?pageIndex=1&amp;pagesize=15&amp;idx=3942" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EV</a>) 미국 내 전기차(EV) 배터리 공급을 위한 합작법인(JV) 설립 계약을 완료하고 확정했다.
이번 파트너십에는 2027년까지 대량 생산을 목표로 연간 초기 생산 능력이 27GWh인 배터리 셀 제조 공장을 건설하는 데 35억 달러를 투자하는 것이 포함된다. 이 회사는 향후 확장을 통해 용량을 36GWh로 늘릴 것으로 예상하고 있다.
이번 합작 투자는 삼성 SDI가 북미 EV 시장에서 입지를 확고히 하고 고품질의 안전한 배터리에 대한 고객 기반을 확대하는 데 도움이 될 것이다.
이 합작회사는 인디애나주 뉴칼라일의 680에이커 부지에 설립될 예정이며, 1,600개 이상의 일자리를 창출하여 지역 경제를 활성화할 것으로 예상된다.
이 새 공장에서는 GM이 곧 출시할 전기 자동차에 사용할 NCA 기반 고성능 니켈이 풍부한 각형 배터리를 생산할 예정이다.
최윤호 삼성 SDI 사장은 "삼성 SDI는 ‘슈퍼갭' 기술이 적용된 PRiMX 배터리 제품을 통해 GM이 전기차 시장 리더십을 강화할 수 있도록 최선을 다하겠다"고 말했다.
GM 회장 겸 CEO인 메리 배라(Mary Barra)는 &#8220;더 많은 고객이 우리 EV를 경험하고 충전 인프라가 구축되며 더 많은 부문으로 확장됨에 따라 EV 시장과 GM 판매는 계속 성장할 것이다&#8221;고 말했다.
2023년 4월 삼성 SDI와 GM은 처음에 이 JV 비용이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/04/31982430/general-motors-samsung-sdi-plan-3b-battery-plant-in-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">30억 달러</a>가 넘을 것이라고 발표했다. 양사는 이 공장의 생산능력이 30GWh 이상에 달할 것이며 2026년 가동을 시작할 것으로 예상한다고 밝혔다.
투자자들은 First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXR#NASDAQ">FTXR</a>) 및 Invesco S&amp;P 500 Pure Value ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPV#NYSE">RPV</a>)를 통해 GM에 노출될 수 있다.
주가 동향: GM 주식은 수요일 0.43% 하락한 49.05달러에 마감했다.
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제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)는 운영 합리화를 위한 검토의 일환으로 소프트웨어 및 서비스 부문에서 전 세계적으로 1,000명 이상의 직원을 해고할 것으로 알려졌다. 이 소식 이후 주가는 월요일 소폭 상승했다.
<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/gm-lays-off-more-than-1000-salaried-software-and-services-employees.html#:~:text=DETROIT%20%E2%80%93%20General%20Motors%20is%20laying,unit's%20operations%2C%20CNBC%20has%20learned." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNBC</a>에 따르면 이번 해고는 지난해 말 기준 GM의 전 세계 급여 인력 76,000명 중 약 1.3%에 해당하며, 여기에는 약 53,000명의 미국 직원도 포함된다.
디트로이트 인근 GM 기술 캠퍼스의 약 600개 직책을 포함하는 이번 해고는 최근 해당 부문의 리더십 변화에 따른 것이다. 이 보도에 따르면 이 회사는 월요일 오전에 영향을 받은 직원들에게 이 사실을 통보했다.
이번 감원은 업계 침체에 대한 우려 속에서 비용과 인력을 줄이고 전기 자동차 및 소프트웨어 정의 자동차와 같은 신흥 시장에 수십억 달러를 투자하려는 이 자동차 제조업체의 목표를 반영한다.
이 보도는 GM 대변인이 이메일로 보낸 성명을 인용하여, &#8220;GM의 미래를 건설하면서 우리는 속도와 우수성을 위해 단순화하고, 과감한 선택을 하며, 가장 큰 영향을 미칠 투자의 우선순위를 정해야 한다&#8221;고 덧붙였다.
"결과적으로 우리는 소프트웨어 및 서비스 조직 내의 특정 팀을 축소하고 있다. GM이 앞으로 나아갈 수 있는 강력한 기반을 구축하는 데 도움을 준 분들께 감사드린다."
지난주 GM은 SAIC을 통한 전략적 점검과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40344508/general-motors-plans-major-overhaul-and-job-cuts-in-china-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">잠재적인 생산 능력</a> 감소에 초점을 맞춰 중국에서 규모를 축소하고 인력 감축을 계획하고 있다고 밝혔다.
많은 외국 브랜드들이 이 세계 최대 자동차 시장에서 현지 업체들과의 치열한 경쟁에 직면하고 현재 상당한 과잉 생산에 어려움을 겪고 있기 때문에 이 자동차 제조업체는 규모를 축소하고 있다.
지난 6월, 이 회사는 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39181041/gm-promotes-2-ex-apple-execs-to-lead-software-development" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">3월 GM을 떠난</a> 전 소프트웨어 및 서비스 담당 부사장 마이크 애보트(Mike Abbott)를 대신하여 전 애플 임원인 바리스 세티녹(Baris Cetinok)과 데이브 리처드슨(Dave Richardson)을 승진시켰다.
투자자들은 First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXR#NASDAQ">FTXR</a>) 그리고 Invesco S&amp;P 500 Pure Value ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPV#NYSE">RPV</a>)를 통해 이 회사의 주식에 노출될 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 월요일 GM의 주식은 0.97% 상승한 45.76달러에 마감했다.
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