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Liberty Media Corp along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the media and entertainment industries in North America and the United Kingdom. The company owns interests in a high-quality portfolio of assets across the media, entertainment and sports industries. The company derives its maximum revenue from United Kingdom.

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The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for investors, with significant developments in the global financial markets. From the looming threat of delisting for US-listed Chinese stocks to China&#8217;s drastic cut in US oil imports, the escalating trade tensions between the US and China have been a major driving force.
Meanwhile, President Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs continue to stir debate, and his recent threats against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have added another layer of uncertainty. Amid all this, Charles Schwab has some advice for investors.
Let&#8217;s dive into the details.
US-Listed Chinese Stocks Face Delisting Threat
Investors holding US-listed Chinese stocks such as&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Ltd,&nbsp;JD.com Inc. could soon face serious liquidity risks. The threat of delisting due to geopolitical and regulatory frictions between Washington and Beijing is mounting.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44868280/us-listed-chinese-stocks-face-250-billion-forced-selling-risk-as-delisting-fears-emerge-what-investors-need-to-know">Read the full article here.</a>
China Slashes US Oil Imports
As US-China trade tensions continue to escalate, Chinese refiners have cut their U.S. oil imports by roughly 90% since 2023, according to Vortexa Ltd. data. Meanwhile, imports of Canadian crude have reached record highs.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44860334/china-cuts-us-oil-purchases-by-90-boosts-imports-from-canada-to-new-heights">Read the full article here.</a>
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Trump Tariffs May Not Ignite Inflation
Despite fears that President Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs could reignite inflation, Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni suggests the reality may be far less alarming. He believes investors and consumers might be overstating the inflationary consequences of what he dubbed Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Nitro Tariffs,&#8221; or TNT.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44828850/trump-tariffs-may-not-ignite-inflation-after-all-says-yardeni">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump&#8217;s Threat To Oust Powell
During an official Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Trump reignited his push against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He warned that he could remove Powell if rate cuts don&#8217;t come soon.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44875406/hell-be-out-if-i-ask-him-can-trumps-threat-to-oust-powell-shake-the-fed">Read the full article here.</a>
Charles Schwab&#8217;s Advice for Investors
As the bond market reels from spiking yields and surging volatility, analysts at Charles Schwab suggest that investors prioritize &#8216;low volatility, high quality&#8217; investments. They believe that the significant yield fluctuations in bond markets are fueled by an unprecedented level of uncertainty.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44808935/charles-schwab-tells-investors-to-prioritize-low-volatility-high-quality-investments-amid-century-high-tariff-turmoil">Read the full article here.</a>
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Chinese Stocks Face Delisting Threat, Tariff Concerns, Trump's Threat To Oust Powell, And More: This Week In Economics

The past week was filled with significant developments, from President Trump&#8217;s stance on China tariffs and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, to House Democrats raising concerns about Elon Musk&#8217;s DOGE. Additionally, the IRS saw a leadership change influenced by Musk, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned about potential market turmoil.
Let&#8217;s dive into the details.
Trump Hesitates on Escalating China Tariffs
President Donald Trump indicated his reluctance to increase tariffs on China, hinting at potential trade stagnation. He also suggested that Beijing has been making attempts to negotiate a deal. Trump refrained from giving direct answers about his personal communications with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but emphasized his good relationship with Xi.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44886711/trump-expresses-reluctance-to-escalate-china-tariffs-hints-at-trade-deal">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump Administration Sets Ultimatum for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have given a deadline for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks. They expressed their frustration over the lack of progress in the peace process and stated that the U.S. would abandon its efforts if significant progress is not made soon.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888482/trump-set-ultimatum-for-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-not-going-to-continue-with-this-endeavour-for-weeks-and-months-says-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio">Read the full article here.</a>
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Musk&#8217;s DOGE Under Fire
House Democrats have raised concerns about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), alleging it is building a cross-agency master database that could compromise privacy and national security. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) has requested an investigation into DOGE.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888379/elon-musks-doge-under-fire-house-democrats-say-agency-is-building-unlawful-master-database-of-sensitive-us-data">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump Reverses Musk-Influenced IRS Interim Head Appointment
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is undergoing a leadership change after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent raised concerns to President Trump about the appointment of the agency's interim head. The appointment was influenced by Elon Musk and bypassed Bessent, who oversees the tax agency.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888301/trump-reverses-elon-musk-influenced-irs-interim-head-appointment-following-scott-bessents-objection-report">Read the full article here.</a>
Warren Warns of Market Turmoil
Sen. Warren has warned about a potential stock market collapse if President Donald Trump decides to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Her remarks were in response to Trump's social media post expressing his impatience for Powell's "termination."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44883756/warren-foresees-market-turmoil-if-trump-dismisses-feds-powell-if-powell-can-be-fired-by-trump-it-will-crash-markets">Read the full article here.</a>
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Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide.
It will report its Q1 2025 earnings on April 2. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.15, unchanged from the figure in the prior-year period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to be $33.30 billion, up from $32.98 billion a year earlier.
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The 52-week range of Verizon stock price was $37.59 to $47.36.
Verizon's dividend yield is 6.12%. It paid $2.71 per share in dividends during the last 12 months.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Latest On Verizon</h2>
On Jan. 24, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting revenues of $35.70 billion, up 1.6% year-over-year, and topping the analyst consensus estimate of $35.32 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43189382/verizon-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-1-million-mobile-and-broadband-subscriber-adds-business-segment-margin-expands">Benzinga</a>.&nbsp;
Adjusted EPS of $1.10 was in line with expectations. Total wireless service revenue was $20 billion, up 3.1% year-over-year, driven by pricing actions and growth from fixed wireless connections.
Verizon expects full-year 2025 wireless service revenue growth in the range of 2.0% to 2.8%. It projects an adjusted EPS of $4.59 to $4.73, compared to the consensus of $4.71.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/25/04/44772225/how-do-investors-really-feel-about-verizon-communications">article by Benzinga</a> to learn how investors feel about Verizon Communications.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Can You Earn $100 Per Month As A Verizon Investor?</h2>
If you want to make $100 per month — $1,200 annually — from Verizon dividends, your investment value needs to be approximately $19,608, which is around 443 shares at $44.30 each.&nbsp;
Understanding the dividend yield calculations: When making an estimate, you need two key variables — the desired annual income ($1,200) and the dividend yield (6.12% in this case). So, $1,200 / 0.0612 = $19,608 to generate an income of $100 per month.
You can calculate the dividend yield by dividing the annual dividend payments by the current price of the stock.
The dividend yield can change over time. This is the outcome of fluctuating stock prices and dividend payments on a rolling basis.
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For instance, assume a stock that pays $2 as an annual dividend is priced at $50. Its dividend yield would be $2/$50 = 4%. If the stock price rises to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). A drop in stock price to $40 will have an inverse effect and increase the dividend yield to 5% ($2/$40).
In summary, income-focused investors may find Verizon stock an attractive option for making a steady income of $100 per month by owning 443 shares of stock. There may be more upside to come as investors benefit from the company's consistent dividend hikes. Verizon has raised its dividend consecutively for the last 18 years.&nbsp;
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How Much Would It Take To Earn $100 A Month From Verizon Stock

Building wealth through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44804226/can-you-live-off-dividends-investor-pulls-500-month-from-178k-portfolio-i-feel-more-comfortable-this-way-with-these-6-stock-picks">dividends</a> isn&#8217;t an overnight success, but rather work that requires relentless discipline, patience, consistency, and the power of compounding. While many chase quick gains, the real magic happens when investors commit to a long-term <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43901059/ray-dalios-holy-grail-investment-strategy-why-10-15-diversified-investments-could-make-you-a-fortune">strategy</a>, reinvesting dividends and steadily growing their portfolios over decades.
One investor&#8217;s recent milestone proves just that: a $1 million portfolio generating $4,000 a month in passive income, all starting from humble beginnings of just $50 a month.
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The investor, who is nearly 40 years old, shared on Reddit that he began his journey at 20 but only started taking investing seriously in his mid-20s. His early contributions were modest, around $20 to $50 a month, but over time, he increased his monthly investments to an average of $300, and now invests approximately $2,000 to $2,500 monthly.
Despite market volatility, he said he&#8217;s focused on the long game: &#8220;It's hard to see my portfolio plummeting, but I then remember myself I'm playing a long game. I'm not in a hurry, the administration will change and markets will become green eventually. They did in the past every single time.&#8221;
The investor's portfolio consists of a mix of ETFs, real estate investment trusts, and blue-chip dividend stocks. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each holding, why investors favor them, and their current dividend yields.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A $1 Million Portfolio Generating $4,000 a Month Dividend Income–Redditor Shares Top Holdings</h2>
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is a fan favorite among dividend investors because it tracks a high-quality index of U.S. companies with strong, consistent dividend payouts. It focuses on companies with solid fundamentals like high return on equity, low debt, and consistent growth. SCHD pays investors around 4.05% in dividend yield annually.
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​ offers an attractive yield by combining blue-chip U.S. equities with an options overlay strategy that generates extra income. It's especially loved by retirees and income seekers who want stability and high cash flow without taking massive risks. JEPI generates around 7.88% in annual dividend yield.
Realty Income Corporation
Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns commercial real estate leased to big, stable tenants like Walgreens and FedEx. It has a legendary track record of paying monthly dividends for over 25 years straight. O is beloved by income investors for its predictability and real estate-backed stability and pays approximately 5,68% in dividends per year.
Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>) is a business development company that lends to and invests in middle-market companies, earning high interest in return. Investors love ARCC for its high yield and consistent income, even if it comes with slightly higher risk. ARCC generates around 9,49% in dividends per year.
Public Storage
Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) is the king of the self-storage real estate investment trusts, operating thousands of storage facilities across the U.S. PSA it's a favorite among long-term real estate investors because of its stable cash flow, low overhead, and high margins. The company pays investors approximately 4,13% in dividend income annually.
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is the original S&amp;P 500 ETF, offering diversification across 500 of the biggest U.S. companies. It's not known for high yield, but investors hold it for long-term growth and market exposure. SPY generates approximately 1.33% in annual dividend yield.
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) offers a sky-high yield and stable cash flow from its tobacco empire. Despite regulatory headwinds, it continues to generate enormous profits and share them with investors. Some also speculate on growth via its cannabis and nicotine-alternative investments. MO pays 7,06% in dividend income per year.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) owns massive snack brands like Doritos, Quaker, and Lay's. Its diversified business model makes it recession-resistant, and it's a dividend aristocrat with over 50 years of dividend growth. Investors love its global reach, brand strength, and reliable, growing dividend payouts, which are now around 3,76% per year.
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is a healthcare titan with business lines in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. It has one of the longest dividend growth streaks and is considered ultra-defensive. JNJ is a go-to for investors wanting both stability and a safe, growing income stream through dividends, which now sit at around 3.14% per year.
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) provides essential telecom services, with a massive nationwide infrastructure and millions of customers. While growth is slow, its cash flows are enormous, and it pays a very generous dividend. VZ pays investors around 6,08% in dividends.
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From $50 A Month To $1M Portfolio — Investor Shares Top 10 Holdings, Says 'Finally Reached $1M!' Thanks To Relentless Discipline

Larry Fink is throwing the investment world a curveball—or maybe just a long-overdue update.
In his <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter">annual letter</a> to BlackRock shareholders, the firm's CEO suggests it might be time to retire the old-school 60/40 portfolio. That's the classic mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds that's guided generations of investors since Nobel Prize-winning economists Harry Markowitz and Bill Sharpe laid the groundwork with Modern Portfolio Theory. But according to Fink, what once passed as "true diversification" might no longer cut it.
"The future standard portfolio may look more like 50/30/20," Fink writes, pointing to a mix of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44762412/the-economy-is-weakening-as-we-speak-blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-its-more-of-a-buying-opportunity-but-market-could-drop-another-20">50% stocks</a>, 30% bonds, and 20% private market assets—such as infrastructure, real estate, and private credit.
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Why the shift? Because <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44672506/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-warns-many-already-believe-the-us-is-in-a-recession">the world has changed</a>.
Markets have evolved. Inflation won't stay silent. And bonds? Not the safe haven they once were. Fink argues that while private assets come with their own risks, they offer benefits that public markets can't always match—namely inflation protection, stability, and historically higher returns. "The appeal is clear," he wrote.
The case for infrastructure is especially compelling. Toll roads, utilities, and other revenue-generating infrastructure assets typically adjust with inflation. They're also less volatile than traditional stocks and bonds—something today's nervous investors won't overlook. As the chart in Fink's letter shows, portfolios that included infrastructure not only had better returns but also lower volatility.
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Take a traditional 60/40 model portfolio, for example. With the addition of infrastructure, annualized returns moved higher, while volatility dropped. The same thing happened with pension portfolios. That's the bump—more return, less stress.
But there's a catch.
As Fink points out, the industry isn't built for a 50/30/20 world. Most asset managers still live in the 50/30 public market zone, while private market firms control the 20% piece. For individual investors, crossing into that private territory is tough. Even those with enough money to qualify might only have enough to invest in one fund—putting a fifth of their portfolio in a single vehicle. And that's not real diversification.
Fink believes BlackRock can fix that.
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Just as it bridged the divide between index and active investing back in 2009 with its acquisition of Barclays Global Investors – the firm behind iShares ETFs – BlackRock is now working to unify public and private markets. In October, it took a major step in that direction by acquiring Global Infrastructure Partners. Two more acquisitions are expected to follow.
The 2009 move wasn't just about betting on ETFs. It was about giving investors the flexibility to combine strategies—to blend low-cost index funds with actively managed products. "Every investing decision is active," Fink noted, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/44016490/21-year-old-pro-investor-challenges-dave-ramsey-show-hosts-on-index-funds-vs-mutual-funds-80-of-mutual-funds-dont-beat-the-market">even choosing an index</a>. Since then, BlackRock says it's helped investors save over $642 million in fees while giving them more control.
Now, Fink sees the same chance to shake up investing all over again. His message? The old playbook's getting stale—it's time for an upgrade.
Whether the 50/30/20 mix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44672506/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-warns-many-already-believe-the-us-is-in-a-recession">becomes the new gold standard</a> remains to be seen—but Fink's not waiting to find out. He's already building the bridge.
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'The Appeal Is Clear' — Billionaire BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says New 50/30/20 Portfolio Mix May Replace The 60/40 Standard

Most 19-year-olds don't walk away from a future fortune. But Peter Buffett isn't most people. The youngest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44574657/billionaire-warren-buffetts-son-says-everyone-assumes-hes-rich-8-out-of-10-messages-a-day-are-just-people-wanting-something-from-my-dad">son of Warren Buffett </a>took his $90,000 inheritance in the 1970s, cashed out his Berkshire Hathaway stock, and used it to buy himself time—not more stock.&nbsp;
That same stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44779863/warren-buffetts-son-sold-his-berkshire-stock-inheritance-to-buy-something-infinitely-more-valuable-than-the-500-million-it-would-be-worth-today">would be worth over $500 million today</a>, but Peter says he has "no regrets" according to his memoir &#8220;Life Is What You Make It.&#8221; And considering what he's doing now, it's clear he never looked back.
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Instead of climbing the corporate ladder, Peter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42496912/warren-buffett-doesnt-believe-college-is-for-everyone-none-of-his-3-kids-finished-if-you-pool-their-credits-you-got-a-degree">dropped out of Stanford</a>, moved to San Francisco, and chased his dream of becoming a composer. After a chance connection with MTV led to jingle work, Peter built a successful career in music, producing albums, scoring films, and building a name of his own. Today, he's spent decades doing things his way—and now he's using that same energy to reshape a town in upstate New York.
Since 2010, Peter and his wife Jennifer have lived in Kingston, New York, where they <a href="https://novofoundation.org/">co-run the NoVo Foundation</a>, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world. Backed by Warren Buffett's annual donations of Berkshire stock to his children's foundations, NoVo has quietly poured at least $160 million—and possibly over $250 million—into the region. That's more than <a href="https://kingston-ny.gov/news/?FeedID=3310">Kingston's entire municipal budget</a>.
The couple's vision is bold. Through NoVo, they've launched initiatives that touch every part of life: a local radio station, a health care network, a food co-op, and even their own currency—jokingly dubbed "Buffett Bucks"—meant to support local commerce and keep dollars circulating inside the community.
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They've also purchased key properties, like the <a href="https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Buffett-cash-buys-the-farm-5091809.php">1,500-acre Gill Farm</a>, rebranded as the Hudson Valley Farm Hub, which now trains the next generation of organic farmers. Then there's Tech City, a former IBM site being revived as a cultural and business hub with skateparks, food labs, and artist spaces—part of a proposal called BLUEprint, which is widely expected to win the redevelopment bid. And yes, they kicked it off with a robot-themed dance party.
But not everyone's cheering.
According to reporting from <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/buffett-kingston-sean-cooper">Tablet Magazine back in 2021</a>, residents and past NoVo collaborators have expressed concern over the outsized influence of one private foundation. Some say NoVo's grantmaking feels like a silent contract: take the funds, don't question the source. "They've invested more money than the actual budget of the city of Kingston," one resident told Tablet, "without there being any sort of democratic process."
Still, Peter insists this isn't about control—it's about empowerment. He's said the goal isn't to dictate how the community should evolve, but to support ideas that might not happen otherwise.
Whether it's visionary or problematic—or both—<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44316684/warren-buffett-said-bad-news-is-an-investors-best-friend-and-if-youre-not-ready-for-stocks-to-drop-50-you-shouldnt-be-investing">there's no denying the scale</a>. What started as a $90,000 inheritance has turned into a multimillion-dollar reinvention of an entire town. And in classic Buffett fashion, it's all been done with long-term thinking and a focus on value.
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Warren Buffett's Son Cashed In $90K Instead of Waiting on $500 Million — Now He's Using 'Buffett Bucks' to Build His Own Dream Town in New York

A <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Millennials/comments/1jzcndm/anyone_else_give_your_parents_money_every_month/">post</a> on the r/Millennials subreddit has struck a nerve with thousands of users after one woman asked, "Anyone else give your parent(s) money every month?"
In the post, the original poster, who said she's a public sector lawyer in her 30s, explained that she's been sending her mother around $4,000 a year for nearly a decade. She also gave her mom a car, chipped in on another one, and gives extra cash on birthdays and holidays.
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"I'm not a rich woman either," she wrote, adding that she paid her way through law school with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43622327/u-s-student-loan-debt-hits-2-19-trillion-heres-why-experts-say-borrowers-shouldnt-panic-yet">student loans</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-pay-off-debt">paid off the debt</a> herself. "But what really irks me," she continued, "is when I mention investments, she tells me, ‘Older people never really invested &#8211; we didn't have the same opportunities.'"
That's where the conversation blew up.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Boomers Had Opportunities, But Not Everyone Took Them</h2>
Many Reddit users pushed back on the mom's claim that older generations didn't have access to investing. One 67-year-old commenter wrote: "We had hella great investing opportunities in our generation. Microsoft? Amazon? Apple? Starbucks? Real Estate? Yeah."
Another added, "People get mad when I point out <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">millennials have more savings than boomers at their age</a>, but it is actually the truth backed up by many studies. Fact is, millennials know they cannot rely on boomers for support so they save. Boomers expect everyone else to support them so they don&#8217;t."
Several noted that while OP's father, who's older than her mom, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/high-return-investments">invested regularly</a> and planned ahead, her mother <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-a-home-equity-loan-a-good-idea">took out a second mortgage</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44083741/26-year-old-father-racks-up-90k-in-debt-between-credit-cards-and-failing-construction-business-dave-ramsey-says-get-three-jobs">racked up credit card debt</a> instead.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Familiar Struggle for Many</h2>
Turns out, plenty of Redditors could relate.
Some said they send their parents money monthly, even when it's a financial strain. Others described living with parents or covering expenses like rent, car payments, groceries and phone bills. A few mentioned they expect to support their parents for the rest of their lives, not out of wealth, but out of love and guilt.
"[My mom] never held down a job, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40969826/people-who-dont-save-enough-for-retirement-think-working-longer-will-help-but-experts-warn-this-">never saved anything</a>, never invested anything, and she sells anything of value she happens to have the moment she blows through her cigarette money," one commenter wrote. "Now she lives with me because her landlord sold the property, and of course, she and her boyfriend just waited until it happened. "
Others admitted they've cut off family members entirely.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cultural Expectations and Tough Conversations</h2>
Some commenters, especially those from immigrant or Latino families, pointed to cultural expectations.
"I'm Latina, and our parents&#8217; generation truly enjoys receiving money from their kids because &#8216;we are their retirement,&#8217;" one user said. "That messed-up way of thinking ends with me, I refuse to think of my only child as my 401(k)."
Another user in the Philippines shared that he pays for house help for his parents while his siblings cover the utility bills, even though there's no formal agreement, just an obligation.
But others pushed for boundaries. "If you're giving $400 a month and don't know where it's going, that's a problem," one person said. "You're not helping. You're enabling."
OP clarified in the thread that her mom did help with childcare early on, but that was years ago. Since then, she's been paying full-time daycare plus her mom's stipend.
"It irritates me that she brings up every excuse in the book as to why her finances are bad," she wrote.
Still, there were some who said they're happy to help their parents — if only because they know no one else will.
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'My Mom Brings Up Every Excuse In The Book,' Says One Millennial Who Sends Her Money. Asks, 'Anyone Else Doing This Every Month?'

Approximately 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (D-N.Y.) have been made public, unearthing the assassin&#8217;s notes and reigniting discussion of the event.
What Happened: The declassified documents include&nbsp;a handwritten note by the&nbsp;convicted assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, expressing that Kennedy &#8220;must be disposed of.&#8221; This revelation is part of a larger disclosure of national secrets mandated by President&nbsp;Donald Trump.
The released files showcase images of Sirhan&#8217;s notes, one of which calls for &#8220;the overthrow of the current president&#8221; of that time, Lyndon Johnson. The documents also bring to light interviews with tourists who had heard whispers about Kennedy&#8217;s assassination weeks before it actually occurred, reports <a href="https://fortune.com/article/rfk-robert-kennedy-assasination-files-fbi-documents-archives-trump/">the </a>Fortune. 
The&nbsp;National Archives and Records Administration&nbsp;has made these files available on its public website. This follows the disclosure of unredacted files pertaining&nbsp;to the 1963 assassination of&nbsp;President John F. Kennedy, which took place last month.
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Trump, who is known for his doubts regarding government intelligence agencies, has been a strong advocate for transparency through the release of such documents. The actions of his administration have opened the door for increased public scrutiny of institutions like&nbsp;the CIA and the FBI.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., applauded&nbsp;Trump and Tulsi Gabbard, the&nbsp;director of national intelligence, for&nbsp;their efforts in releasing these files, stating that it is a crucial step towards rebuilding trust in the American government.
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Donald Trump Just Unveiled 10,000 Pages on RFK Assassination — Here's What They Show

Stock market expert Jon Erlichman recently shared a review of stock returns during the last six U.S. recessions, highlighting those that have performed well in difficult times.
In a video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Lm9FH-c70">post</a> and also on X, Erlichman shared his analysis of stock returns during the past six recessions in the U.S.
&#8220;The Great Recession, which was longer from 2007 to 2009. We added in the dot-com recession, the recession in the early 90s, and the recessions in the early 80s. So you look at that, you start to get a better sample size,&#8221; he said. 
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In alphabetical order, he mentioned about stock number one, AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>). He said that AutoZone is a great example of a stock that has done well during past recessions. Stock number two was Clorox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>). He said that Clorox is a great example of a stock that did well during the last recession.
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The other recession proof stocks he suggested were, General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), J.M. Smucker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJM#NYSE">SJM</a>), McDonald&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), O&#8217;Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>), and Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). 
&#8220;And if you go back through all these six recessions, this is the stock that really stands out as a recession-proof stock. Now, of course, we&#8217;ve got the tariff uncertainty right now. That&#8217;s not great for retailers, but Walmart executives have already come out,&#8221; he said in the post. 
The analysis shared by Erlichman is particularly relevant in the current economic climate. With ongoing market volatility and uncertainty, investors are constantly on the lookout for stocks that can weather economic downturns. 
Erlichman&#8217;s review offers a historical perspective on stocks that have demonstrated resilience in the face of recessions, potentially guiding investors towards more stable investment options during turbulent times.
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Stocks That Weathered Past Recessions: Expert Shares Picks That Withstood Every Downturn

The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, has expressed concern over escalating trade tensions sparked by new U.S. tariffs but emphasized that a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44884282/analyst-predicts-recession-is-coming-despite-financial-crisis-put-on-hold-warns-rich-kids-insulated-from-their-own-actions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">global recession is not on the horizon</a>.
The organization acknowledged a sharp rise in economic uncertainty, particularly in relation to trade policy, yet maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook for global growth, BBC reports.
While financial markets have faltered and geopolitical trust has deteriorated, the IMF stated that its revised projections reflect a slowdown—but not a full-blown recession.
Global equity markets have taken a hit since U.S. President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs on April 2, an event dubbed &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; by the White House.
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Major indexes remain down, with investor sentiment shaken by fears of retaliatory trade measures and sluggish global investment.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has predicted a contraction in international trade volumes this year, directly linking the outlook to Washington&#8217;s tariff strategy, BBC adds.
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, urged nations to use the moment as an opportunity for structural reform.
BBC quotes Georgieva saying, &#8220;A better balanced, more resilient world economy is within reach.&#8221;
&#8220;We must act to secure it,&#8221; she said.
Georgieva called on the U.S. to address its fiscal deficit, encouraged China to bolster social safety nets, and pressed Europe to eliminate internal trade barriers in services and deepen its economic integration.
Despite lingering fears of a downturn, the IMF&#8217;s current stance offers reassurance that the global economy can weather the turbulence—provided governments act decisively.
The organization emphasized collective responsibility and policy coordination as the path to renewed growth and stability.
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Recession? Not So Fast, Says IMF — Even After Trump Tariff Chaos

President Donald Trump has signaled a potential end to efforts in mediating peace between Russia and Ukraine, stating that the U.S. may &#8220;take a pass&#8221; on further negotiations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888482/trump-set-ultimatum-for-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-not-going-to-continue-with-this-endeavour-for-weeks-and-months-says-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">if either side proves unwilling to compromise</a>.
BBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20x5xn1g92o" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports </a>that Trump emphasized urgency during remarks in the Oval Office on Friday, noting he wants a resolution soon, though not within a rigid timeframe.
Trump&#8217;s warning coincides with comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stressed that American involvement in ceasefire talks could end within days unless tangible progress emerges.
The administration is prioritizing results, not prolonged diplomatic standoffs, BBC reports.
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As Russian forces continue to assault northeastern Ukrainian cities like Kharkiv and Sumy—leaving multiple casualties—U.S. officials are pressuring both sides to find common ground swiftly.
Despite initial confidence from the Trump administration in securing a quick ceasefire, progress has stalled, with Washington expressing frustration at both Moscow and Kyiv.
Trump&#8217;s past criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and overtures to Vladimir Putin have stirred unease among NATO members, who remain committed to Ukraine&#8217;s defense.
Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia remains open to negotiations but under conditions aligning with Moscow&#8217;s interests.
Amid the fragile peace efforts, Ukraine and the U.S. have revived discussions around a joint investment fund aimed at post-war reconstruction.
The preliminary agreement, signed Thursday, also hints at broader cooperation over energy infrastructure and mineral resources.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukraine&#8217;s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed the deal is progressing and could be finalized by April 26, BBC adds.
Zelensky has continued to push for firm security assurances from the U.S. in any ceasefire deal, warning European allies that a truce without such commitments would leave Ukraine vulnerable.
U.S. officials, however, argue that American business investment itself may serve as a deterrent against future Russian aggression.
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Trump May 'Take a Pass' on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Without Progress

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to eliminate all federal funding for Head Start in his 2026 budget proposal, putting a program that has served nearly 40 million children since 1965 at serious risk.
According to <a href="https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2025/04/11/trump-proposal-eliminating-head-start/83045346007/">USA Today</a>, which cites a government official familiar with the plan, the White House&#8217;s proposed budget would zero out funding for Head Start, part of a broader effort to shrink the federal government under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42152862/trump-picks-project-2025-co-author-russell-vought-for-omb">Project 2025</a> policy blueprint. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps families with heating and cooling costs, is also on the chopping block.
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While the White House has not confirmed the cut, Rachel Cauley, a spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget, said, &#8220;No final funding decisions have been made.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Critics Warn of Catastrophic Consequences</h2>
Even so, the news has sparked widespread concern. The National Head Start Association called the proposal to eliminate the program &#8220;catastrophic&#8221; and warned it could result in more than 1 million parents losing access to affordable child care and preschool, disrupting their ability to work.
&#8220;Meals, developmental screenings and health care for nearly 800,000 children would disappear,&#8221; NHSA Executive Director Yasmina Vinci told USA Today. &#8220;We urge every parent, every American, and every believer in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41196233/kevin-oleary-defends-the-american-dream-on-fox-business-im-the-guy-that-invests-in-businesses-5-to-5">American dream</a> to reach out to their elected officials to express their outrage about such a proposal.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Offices Shut Down Without Warning</h2>
The proposal comes on the heels of abrupt closures of at least five regional Head Start offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle. These offices provide crucial oversight and support for local Head Start programs.
NHSA said it was informed of the closures early last week and is urging the administration to halt further action until a transition plan is in place. &#8220;Closing these regional Head Start offices could create delays in essential program support and weaken the system that has successfully served millions of children for decades,&#8221; the group said in a <a href="https://nhsa.org/press_release/nhsa-expresses-deep-concern-over-administration-shuttering-regional-offices/">statement</a>.
The staffing cuts, part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's downsizing plans, left many program directors blindsided. &#8220;None of us saw this coming,&#8221; Janice Smith, early childhood services director at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency in Southeastern Michigan, told the <a href="https://eu.freep.com/story/news/education/2025/04/11/trump-cuts-head-start-jobs-leaving-local-michigan-programs-uncertain-of-future-closures/83009348007/">Detroit Free Press</a>.
NHSA emphasized that less than 1% of Head Start's annual funding goes to federal staff, including those working in regional offices.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sen. Murray: &#8216;Offensive and Just Plain Wrong&#8217;</h2>
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, slammed the Trump administration's proposal in a statement released Monday.
&#8220;While families feel the crunch with a worsening child care crisis and much higher daily costs thanks to Trump's tariffs, President Trump wants to eliminate Head Start and kick hundreds of thousands of kids out of the classroom, fire teachers, and make child care and early learning more expensive and less safe,&#8221; Murray said in a <a href="https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-statement-on-trump-budget-proposal-to-fully-eliminate-head-start/">statement</a>.
She added, &#8220;This administration believes we cannot afford to help families get preschool or help kids get basic health services, but we can afford trillions of dollars more in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43578641/bernie-sanders-says-we-must-not-savage-programs-for-working-families-to-provide-huge-tax-breaks-for-billionaires">tax breaks for billionaires</a>. It's offensive and just plain wrong.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's at Stake</h2>
Head Start serves more than 750,000 children nationwide and is especially important in rural areas where other early childhood education options are scarce. The program provides early learning, health care, and family support to low-income families.
NHSA said it will continue working with the administration and Congress to protect the program. &#8220;An investment in Head Start is an important investment in our youngest learners, their families, our communities, and our nation,&#8221; the organization stated.
With Congress holding the final say on the budget, the future of Head Start now rests on political negotiations. But for the millions of families relying on it, the threat feels immediate and very real.
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In the ongoing antitrust trial against&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FB#NASDAQ">FB</a>), decade-old emails from CEO Mark Zuckerberg have taken center stage.
What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been scrutinizing Zuckerberg&#8217;s emails, some of which are over 10 years old, during the trial. These emails disclose Zuckerberg&#8217;s long-held apprehensions about potential antitrust issues.
In a 2018 email to senior Facebook executives, Zuckerberg voiced concern that the company&#8217;s growth trajectory could invite antitrust regulation. This email was emphasized by the FTC&#8217;s lead attorney, Daniel Matheson, during the trial.
The emails also shed light on Zuckerberg&#8217;s worries about rising competitors and his candid evaluations of Facebook&#8217;s key deals. In a 2012 email to COO Sheryl Sandberg, Zuckerberg discussed the necessity to acquire Instagram due to its swift growth, reports <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/zuckerberg-meta-antitrust-trial-emails-ftc-2025-4">the</a> Business Insider.
If the FTC emerges victorious in the case, it could potentially force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. However, legal experts argue that proving Meta established its monopoly through these acquisitions will be a tough task, given that the FTC had previously greenlit these mergers.
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Mark Hansen, Meta&#8217;s lead attorney, has tried to downplay the importance of Zuckerberg&#8217;s emails, suggesting that worrying about competition is a standard part of a CEO&#8217;s job.
Why It Matters: The emergence of Zuckerberg&#8217;s old emails as key evidence in the trial underscores the FTC&#8217;s determination to hold Meta accountable for potential antitrust violations. 
The emails not only reveal Zuckerberg&#8217;s longstanding concerns about antitrust issues but also his strategic moves to neutralize emerging competitors. The outcome of this trial could have far-reaching implications for Meta and other tech giants, potentially reshaping the digital landscape. 
If the FTC wins, it could set a precedent for future antitrust cases, signaling a tougher regulatory environment for big tech companies.
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According to a recent survey, 40% of Americans with credit card debt are under the impression that making minimum payments is an effective way to manage their debt.
This misunderstanding is contributing to the escalating credit card debt in the country, which has now hit a record high of $1.2 trillion. The <a href="https://www.experianplc.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/americans-tackling-debt-to-achieve-their-own-cinderella-story">survey</a> was carried out by Experian.
It revealed that a large number of Americans falsely believe that making the minimum payment on their credit card debt is enough to keep it under control. This misunderstanding is contributing to the growing credit card debt in the United States, which has reached an all-time high.
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According to&nbsp;the Federal Reserve Bank of&nbsp;New York, American consumers collectively owe $1.2 trillion in credit card debt.&nbsp;
Experts suggest strategies such as&nbsp;the &#8220;snowball&#8221; or &#8220;avalanche&#8221; methods&nbsp;to effectively manage and pay off credit card debt. Both methods have their pros and cons, and the choice depends on what works best for the individual.
The issue of credit card debt is a serious one, with experts stressing the importance of strategic debt management.&nbsp;
&#8220;Credit card debt is the&nbsp;highest cost debt for most&nbsp;households. This is definitely one to&nbsp;prioritize for your financial wellbeing,&#8221; Ted Rossman, senior industry&nbsp;analyst for credit cards at&nbsp;Bankrate <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/18/americans-biggest-misconception-about-managing-credit-card-debt.html">told </a>CNBC. 
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When it comes to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44793077/retirement-nightmare-45-year-old-weighs-230k-lump-sum-vs-lifetime-pension-are-dividends-a-good-idea-for-me-reddit-reacts">retirement planning</a>, many Americans contribute to a traditional 401(k). But there&#8217;s another option available in most employer-sponsored retirement plans — and according to personal finance expert Suze Orman, far too few people are taking advantage of it.
The Roth 401(k) is a feature offered by roughly 90% of workplace retirement plans, yet only about 20% of participants are using it, according to Orman. She believes this overlooked strategy could offer major benefits, especially when it comes to taxes in retirement.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k): Know the Difference</h2>
With a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44424162/its-a-really-really-bad-idea-suze-orman-warns-58-year-old-against-using-a-401k-to-buy-a-lifetime">traditional 401(k)</a>, your contributions are made with pre-tax dollars. That means you reduce your taxable income today, but you'll owe income tax on every dollar you withdraw in retirement.
A Roth 401(k), by contrast, is funded with after-tax dollars. You won't get a tax break up front, but qualified withdrawals in retirement are completely tax-free. That includes both your contributions and any investment earnings.
"So for those of you saving in a 401(k), I want you to check if your plan offers the Roth 401(k) option. If so, I think you should consider switching your new contributions over to the Roth 401(k)," Orman wrote in a recent <a href="https://www.suzeorman.com/blog/The-Best-Investing-Move-for-Your-Retirement">blog post</a>.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Suze Orman Recommends Switching Future Contributions</h2>
Orman isn't advising anyone to convert their existing traditional 401(k) balances to a Roth — that move comes with a tax bill. Instead, she's suggesting that savers consider directing new contributions into a Roth 401(k), if their plan offers it.
This strategy, she says, could help reduce your taxable income in retirement. If you've already built up savings in a traditional 401(k), adding Roth savings to the mix gives you more flexibility. You'll be able to tap into tax-free funds in retirement, which could help you stay in a lower tax bracket and minimize required minimum distributions from your traditional accounts.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Avoiding Higher Medicare Premiums</h2>
Another important reason Orman says to consider a Roth 401(k)? Your future Medicare premiums.
Medicare Part B premiums are based on your taxable income. Withdrawals from a traditional 401(k) count as taxable income, but withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) do not — assuming the account has been open for at least five years and you're 59½ or older.
By using tax-free funds from a Roth 401(k), you may be able to avoid crossing into higher income tiers that trigger <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44694563/medicare-advantage-rates-expected-to-climb-over-5-in-2026-easing-pressure-on-managed-care">increased Medicare costs</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Flexibility for Life's "What Ifs"</h2>
A Roth 401(k) can also provide valuable peace of mind. Whether it's a big vacation, home care, or an unexpected expense, knowing you have access to tax-free funds can ease the financial pressure.
"I strongly believe that you will appreciate having some of your retirement money in Roth accounts once you are in retirement," Orman says.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
If your employer offers a Roth 401(k), it might be worth giving this underused tool a closer look. Contributing even a portion of your future retirement savings to a Roth 401(k) could offer greater tax flexibility, protect your Medicare premiums, and give you more control over your retirement income.
Before making any changes, consider speaking with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-online-financial-advisors">financial advisor</a> or tax professional to make sure the strategy fits your situation.
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Bill Ackman&#8216;s hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management has acquired a significant stake in Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NYSE">HTZ</a>).
What Happened: The stake, which includes both&nbsp;share ownership and total return&nbsp;swaps, has been built up since the end of last year. 
Ackman is of the opinion that Hertz can bounce back from an ill-advised investment in&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) electric vehicles and leverage a potential surge in used-car prices triggered by President Donald Trump&#8216;s&nbsp;tariff on US auto imports.
In a post on X, Ackman said that the company has "a 19.8% stake in the company comprised of outright share ownership and total return swaps."
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"Hertz is uniquely well-positioned in the current tariff environment. Hertz owns a fleet of over 500,000 vehicles valued at approximately $12 billion. A 10% increase in used car prices would equate to a $1.2 billion gain on its auto assets – equivalent to approximately half of the company's current market capitalization," Ackman added in the post. 
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Following the news, Hertz&#8217;s shares soared&nbsp;44% in New York trading&nbsp;on Thursday, doubling in value over a two-day rally. 
The company&#8217;s CEO, Gil West, who is responsible for managing the company&#8217;s significant debt and implementing the turnaround, expressed gratitude for Ackman&#8217;s support in a note to employees.
Ackman also suggested a future where Hertz, leveraging its global presence, could manage a fleet of autonomous vehicles for&nbsp;Uber Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>). Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi responded positively to the idea, expressing interest in expanding their existing partnership.
&#8220;Investing is risky. There are no guarantees of a successful outcome. Caveat emptor,&#8221; he concluded in his post. 
Why It Matters: Ackman&#8217;s investment in Hertz is a strong vote of confidence in the company&#8217;s turnaround strategy. The hedge fund manager&#8217;s belief that Hertz can recover from its investment in Tesla and benefit from&nbsp;a potential rise in used-car&nbsp;prices due to tariffs on US auto imports could signal a positive future for the company.
Moreover, the idea of Hertz managing a fleet of autonomous vehicles for Uber could open up new avenues for the company, further strengthening its position in the market. However, Ackman has warned investors about the inherent risks, stating, &#8220;Investing is risky. There&nbsp;are no guarantees of a&nbsp;successful outcome. Caveat emptor.&#8221;
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Members of AmeriCorps and Peace Corps are facing an uncertain future due to staff cuts initiated by&nbsp;the White House DOGE office. This has left numerous young volunteers and employees in a state of doubt regarding their career trajectories.
What Happened: AmeriCorps members were unexpectedly sent home, with many of them only three months into their ten-month service contracts. This sudden decision has left thousands of volunteers and employees in a state of uncertainty, as they prepare for potential layoffs.
The&nbsp;White House DOGE&nbsp;office had previously visited the&nbsp;AmeriCorps and Peace Corps headquarters, leading to speculation about the future of these agencies. 
However, despite the hiring freeze, the Peace Corps confirmed that volunteer recruitment activities are ongoing and no staff have been cut as of yet, reports <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/americorps-peacecorps-genz-doge-trump-cuts-career-2025-4">the</a> Insider.
Founded in 1993 and 1961&nbsp;respectively, AmeriCorps and the Peace&nbsp;Corps enroll hundreds of thousands&nbsp;of young adult volunteers each&nbsp;year. These volunteers, who&nbsp;receive a stipend for living&nbsp;expenses, participate in various service works in local communities. The experience often serves as a stepping stone&nbsp;for a career in public&nbsp;service.
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Nevertheless, the recent developments have left many members concerned about their future career prospects. The White House confirmed that about&nbsp;75% of full-time AmeriCorps employees&nbsp;were placed on administrative leave&nbsp;this week, with&nbsp;no clear timeline for when&nbsp;they&nbsp;could return to work or&nbsp;be fired.
An administration official cited AmeriCorps&#8217; failure in eight consecutive audits and its management of&nbsp;over $1 billion in taxpayer&nbsp;dollars every year as reasons for the staff shake-up. AmeriCorps representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
Why It Matters: The current situation has raised concerns about the future of public service agencies and the impact on young volunteers who rely on these programs for career development. 
The uncertainty also raises questions about the management of taxpayer dollars and the accountability of these agencies. 
The outcome of this situation could have far-reaching implications for public service in the United States.
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Dave Ramsey is known for helping people get out of debt, so it was shocking when he told a 40-year-old widower to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdlvQ48onNo">buy a new car</a>. The caller mentioned he was considering a new car to impress women since he's ready to attract another woman in his life. Ramsey didn't only tell him to get a new car, but he was pretty adamant about it.
"Regardless of women, you should get a better car. Your car sucks."
The context behind this response and the advice Ramsey gives later in the call can help people who are looking for love and want to build their net worth.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Caller Has An Old Vehicle</h2>
It's normal for people to drive older vehicles. The average age of a U.S. vehicle reached a <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/mobility/en/research-analysis/average-age-vehicles-united-states-2024.html#:~:text=Vehicles%20on%20the%20road%20are,2023%2C%20according%20to%20new%20analysis.">record 12.6 years</a> in 2024. New cars are expensive and can get you deep into debt, but there are two unique factors to the caller's situation.
The first one is that the caller is driving a 25-year-old pick-up truck. Even a used car from the 2010s is a massive upgrade from an old pick-up truck. The second detail is that the caller is in a tremendous financial position. He has a $1.3 million net worth and earns $132,000 per year. He also has no debt, no mortgage, and no kids.
While the caller shouldn't get an exotic luxury vehicle, he doesn't have to settle for a 25-year-old pick-up truck either.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Don't Buy A Car Just To Attract Women</h2>
The way Ramsey framed his advice is also important. He said that the caller should get a better car, even if trying to impress women wasn't a part of the equation. While Ramsey recommended a vehicle upgrade, he also warned against the caller tipping people off on his net worth.
"If you impress them with the car, it's the wrong woman," Ramsey responded.
A flashy car risks attracting a woman who only loves you for your money. Showing off rich items may attract a gold digger.&nbsp;
However, it is still ideal to have a car that's in good condition. Ramsey's daughter, Rachel Cruze, was the co-host for this episode, and she chimed in from the woman's perspective.&nbsp;
Cruze said that having a beat-up car can indicate to a woman that she has to be the breadwinner to hold up the family financially. Not every woman wants that pressure, especially biblical women. It's common for biblical women to see themselves as the person who has to nurture the kids while the father is the breadwinner who provides for the family.&nbsp;
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A good car can show a woman that you are able to provide. It can indicate that you either have good finances or are making progress with your finances.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Caller Is Looking At Used Cars</h2>
The caller has good financial management skills based on his net worth, and he's also looking at cars that range from $5,000 to $10,000. That puts him in the used car market, which isn't a bad thing. Almost any car is an upgrade from what he currently has.
While he has the flexibility to raise his budget, the caller's desire to spend a relatively small amount of money on a car demonstrates good financial management. A new car is a good investment, and in this case, a new car can simply mean a used car that looks better than the pick-up truck.
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Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen has proposed that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could potentially see a 137% increase in a perfect market scenario.
What Happened: Cowen, during his discussion with Kyle Chasse, put forth that Bitcoin could reach up to $200,000 if it&nbsp;is currently in a right-translated&nbsp;cycle. This type of market cycle is characterized by prices peaking later rather than sooner.
During the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nTKdVWUM1Y">interview</a>, Cowen inferred that in such a cycle, Bitcoin could experience a 10x increase from its lowest point, positioning it around $150,000. However, he does not anticipate Bitcoin reaching $300,000 in this cycle, even though he is confident it will eventually hit that mark.
The analyst stressed that for Bitcoin to stay on course for new all-time highs in this cycle, it needs to uphold the 2024 high of&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;$72,000 on the weekly chart. He expressed a positive outlook for later in the year if Bitcoin can sustain this level, even in the face of another pullback.
"I would say that it's possible if we get a right translated cycle that from the bottom Bitcoin could go up about 10x or something, which would probably put it around $150,000. So I would say, in a right translated cycle my guess is that it would be anywhere from like $120,000 to like $150,000,&#8221; he said. 
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&#8220;It's possible in the perfect scenario that it could go all the way up to $200,000. I don't think Bitcoin will hit $300,000 this cycle. I do think Bitcoin will eventually hit $300,000, but I don't think it will be this cycle," Cowen added. 
&#8220;I would definitely become more optimistic later on this year. That's my main concern right now, is, if there is another pullback, can we hold it? The good news is we've held it so far, and we actually technically we haven't even tested it. So the good news is if there is another drop, you probably would have some bulls try to hold the line at those levels because we haven't even tested those levels yet," he continued. 
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $84,483, with no significant change on the day.
Why It Matters: Cowen&#8217;s predictions come at a time when Bitcoin&#8217;s performance is under intense scrutiny. The cryptocurrency&#8217;s ability to maintain a high weekly chart, as Cowen suggests, could be a key determinant of its future trajectory. 
His forecast of a potential 137% surge under ideal conditions underscores the volatile and unpredictable nature of the crypto market. However, it also highlights the immense potential for growth that Bitcoin holds, reinforcing its appeal to investors. 
Despite the lack of a specific timeline for when Bitcoin might hit the $300,000 mark, Cowen&#8217;s optimism provides a positive outlook for the cryptocurrency&#8217;s long-term performance.
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Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known entrepreneur and author, has predicted that Bitcoin&#8217;s price will soon exceed $1 million.
What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, expressed the view that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) will cross the $1 million mark.
His prediction is rooted in the current financial state of the U.S., which is burdened with heavy debt, soaring unemployment rates, and shrinking pension funds.
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Kiyosaki also expressed concerns about a potential &#8220;Greater Depression&#8221; looming over the country, a prediction he had made in his early 2000&#8217;s book Rich Dad's Prophecy. Despite the bleak outlook, Kiyosaki conveyed that individuals can still amass wealth amidst the current market crash.
He advocates for investing in Bitcoin, gold, and silver, stating that owning even a fraction of Bitcoin could lead to wealth post-crisis. He is confident that by 2035, Bitcoin&#8217;s price will cross $1 million, with gold and silver also witnessing significant increases in value.
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At the time the report was published, Bitcoin was trading at $84,967, marking a 2% increase since the previous Wednesday.
Why It Matters: Kiyosaki&#8217;s prediction comes at a time when the U.S. is grappling with economic instability. His views on the potential of Bitcoin, gold, and silver as investment options highlight the growing interest in alternative assets amidst economic uncertainty. 
His forecast also underscores the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin as a potential hedge against inflation and economic downturns. 
While his prediction is bold, it reflects a growing sentiment among investors seeking refuge in alternative assets during these turbulent times.
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매주, 벤징가의 스톡 위스퍼 지수(Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index)는 독점 데이터(proprietary data)와 패턴 인식의 조합을 사용하여 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">표면 바로 아래에서 주목</a>을 받을 만한 주식 5종목을 소개한다.
투자자들은 가치가 저평가된, 관심이 적은, 새로운 주식들을 항상 찾고 있다. 소매 거래자들이 사용할 수 있는 방법은 무수히 많기 때문에 새로운 기회를 발견하고 특정 주식이 관심을 가져야 하는 이유를 이해하기 위해 풍부한 정보를 조사하는 것이 어려운 경우가 많다.
관련 기사 읽어보기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%8F%85%EC%A0%90-2024%EB%85%84-%EB%B2%A4%EC%A7%95%EA%B0%80-%ED%94%84%EB%A1%9C%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-%EA%B0%80%EC%9E%A5-%EB%A7%8E%EC%9D%B4-%EA%B2%80%EC%83%89%EB%90%9C-%EC%83%81%EC%9C%84-20%EA%B0%9C/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">독점: 2024년 벤징가 프로에서 가장 많이 검색된 티커 20개 — 테슬라, 엔비디아, 게임스탑, 트럼프 미디어 주식은 어디에 랭크되나요?</a>
다음은 2월 28일로 끝나는 주간의 벤징가 ‘스톡 위스퍼' 지수의 개요:
스프라우츠 파머스 마켓 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>):
이 스페셜티 식료품 소매업체는 2024년 11월과 <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%B2%A4%EC%A7%95%EA%B0%80%EC%9D%98-%EC%8A%A4%ED%86%A1-%EC%9C%84%EC%8A%A4%ED%8D%BC-%EC%A7%80%EC%88%98-%EC%95%B1%EB%9F%AC%EB%B9%88-%ED%80%80%ED%85%80-%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%8C%85-%EC%BD%94/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025년 1월</a>에 이어 다시 스톡 마켓 인덱스에 등장했다. 이 회사는 최근 <a href="https://investors.sprouts.com/news/news-details/2025/Sprouts-Farmers-Market-Inc.-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2024-Results/default.aspx">4분기 및 2024년 전체 실적을 발표</a>했으며, 주당순이익(EPS)과 매출이 모두 시장 예상치를 상회했다. 이 회사는 4개 분기 연속으로 주당순이익과 매출 추정치를 초과했다. 스프라우츠는 2025년 순매출 성장률을 10.5%에서 12.5%로, 연간 동종매장 매출 성장률을 10%에서 11%로 안내하고 있다. 여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SFM/analyst-ratings">실적 발표 후 목표 주가를 상향 조정</a>했다. 이 소매업체는 여전히 투자자들로부터 강한 관심을 끌고 있으며, 매장 확장과 순매출 성장으로 주가가 계속 상승할 수 있다. 주가는 지난 1년 동안 137% 이상 상승했다.
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아이온큐 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>):
양자 컴퓨팅 회사인 아이온큐는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/02/43993251/ionq-q4-eps-miss-500-million-offering-ceo-appointment-acquires-stake-in-id-quantique-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">분기 실적</a> 발표와 CEO 교체 발표에 힘입어 독자들로부터 강한 관심을 받았다. 이 회사는 주당순이익(EPS)에서 애널리스트 예상치를 하회했지만, 매출에서는 예상치를 상회했다. 회사는 10개 분기 연속으로 매출 예상치를 초과했다.
&#8220;우리는 2024년에 아이온큐의 가장 좋은 해를 맞이하여 예약 및 매출 가이던스 범위의 상한선을 초과하고, 정말로 중요한 기술적 발전을 이루었다&#8221;고 아이온큐의 이사회 의장인 피터 채프먼이 말했다.
분기 재무 결과와 함께 이 회사는 최대 5억 달러의 시장 내 주식 공모를 발표했다. 또한 SK텔레콤 및 아이디퀀티크(ID Quantique)와의 두 가지 계약을 발표했다.
가장 큰 뉴스는 채프먼이 CEO 자리에서 이사회 의장으로 전환되고, 이사회 멤버인 니콜로 데 마시가 새로운 사장 겸 CEO가 된다는 발표였다. 데 마시는 아이온큐를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/21/03/20054892/first-pure-play-quantum-computing-company-comes-public-what-investors-should-know-about-ionq">SPAC 합병을 통해 상장한 인물</a>이다.
주가는 이번 주에 21% 이상 하락했지만, 여전히 지난 1년간 137% 이상 상승했다. 투자자들은 새로운 리더십으로 다음 성장 스토리를 주의 깊게 지켜볼 가능성이 높다. 양자 컴퓨팅은 여전히 뜨거운 투자 테마이다.
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큐리그 닥터 페퍼 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>):
음료 회사인 큐리그 닥터 페퍼는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43940008/keurig-dr-pepper-q4-earnings-beat-estimates-stock-gains" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">분기 재무 실적</a>을 발표한 후 독자들로부터 강한 관심을 받았다. 이 회사의 주당순이익이 시장 예상치를 초과했으며, 지난 10개 분기 중 6개 분기에서 주당순이익이 예상치를 초과한 추세가 이어졌다. 매출이 애널리스트 예상치를 상회했으며, 최근 10개 분기 중 7개 분기에서 애널리스트 예상치를 초과했다. 보고서의 주요 내용 중 하나는 미국 리프레시먼트 음료 부문에서 10.3%의 전년 대비 증가가 있었다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43966231/keurig-dr-peppers-dirty-soda-success-social-media-fuels-eighth-consecutive-year-of-market-share-growth">소셜 미디어에서의 강력한 브랜드 인지도</a>와 닥터 페퍼가 8년 연속으로 시장 점유율 성장을 기록했다고 언급했다.
회사는 또한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44010283/why-keurig-dr-pepper-kdp-shares-are-falling">자회사 JAB 홀딩 컴퍼니</a>를 통해 7,300만 주의 추가 공모를 발표했다. 공모 후 JAB은 KDP의 발행 주식의 약 10.7%를 보유하게 된다. 이번 매각은 주식을 희석시킬 수 있으며 JAB이 주식이 적정 가치로 평가되었거나 과대평가되었다고 판단하고 있다는 신호일 수 있다.
여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KDP/analyst-ratings">실적 발표 후 목표 주가를 상향 조정</a>했다.
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선 커뮤니티즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>):
주거용 REIT인 선 커뮤니티즈는 회사가 세이프 하버 마리나(Safe Harbor Marinas)에 대한 지분을 블랙스톤(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bx" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for BX">BX</a>)의 자회사에<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43917549/sun-communities-reaps-5-65-billion-from-safe-harbor-sale-refines-strategy"> 매각하기로 합의</a>한 이후 독자들로부터 강한 관심을 받았다. 이 거래는 선 커뮤니티즈에 비용 후 55억 달러의 수익을 가져올 것이며, 회사는 이를 부채 상환, 핵심 사업에 대한 투자 및 주주 배당에 사용할 계획dl다.
제조 주택, RV 공원 및 마리나 자산의 소유자인 이 거래로 인해 제조 주택과 RV가 회사의 순영업이익의 약 90%를 차지하게 된다.
&#8220;이 거래는 선이 고수익성의 핵심 사업에 집중할 수 있도록 하여 지속적인 이익 흐름을 생산한다&#8221;고 선의 자본 배분위원회 의장 제프 블라우(Jeff Blau)가 말했다.
이 회사는 발표된 거래 이후 <a href="https://suncommunities.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sun-communities-reports-2024-fourth-quarter-and-full-year">4분기 재무 실적을 보고</a>했으며, FFO가 3개 분기 연속으로 애널리스트 예상치를 하회하고 매출은 예상치를 상회했다. 이 회사는 최근 10개 분기 중 8개 분기에서 애널리스트 매출 예상치를 상회했다.
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포뮬러 1 레이싱 리그의 소유자는 이번 주 투자자들로부터 강한 관심을 받았다. 이 회사는 넷플릭스에서 3월 7일에 <a href="https://x.com/netflix/status/1895504704488030389">F1: 본능의 질주</a> 시즌 7의 출시와 3월 14일에 새로운 2025 시즌의 시작 등 여러 가지 다가오는 촉매를 보유하고 있다. 이 레이싱 리그는 ESPN과의 현재 계약 만료 후 미국 내 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43816739/netflix-wants-more-nfl-games-after-christmas-day-success-could-league-create-bidding-war-with-cbs-fox">미디어 권리</a>에 대한 관심을 끌고 있다. 새로운 미국 포뮬러 1 팀이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42178255/formula-1-stock-hits-52-week-high-announces-11th-team-with-general-motorsandretti-global-after-max-verstappens-fourth-straight-title">2026 시즌</a>에 참여할 예정이며, 이는 향후 몇 년 동안 글로벌 스포츠 브랜드에 대한 인식을 높일 수 있다. 넷플릭스 다큐멘터리 시리즈와 미국 경주 장소는 미국 내 시청률 및 인지도를 높이는 데 도움이 되었으며, 리그는 이러한 추세가 계속되기를 희망하고 있다.
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벤징가의 '스톡 위스퍼' 지수: 스프라우츠, 아이온큐, 닥터 페퍼, 선 커뮤니티즈 및 포뮬러 원

배우 라이언 레이놀즈를 최고 크리에이티브 책임자(CCO)로 둔 한 마케팅 회사는 2025년 기업공개를 계획하고 있으며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40737439/ryan-reynolds-dominates-box-office-as-deadpool-while-also-building-billion-dollar-businesse" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">대형 스크린</a>에서 &#8216;데드풀&#8217;을 연기한 것으로 가장 잘 알려진 이 배우의 최근 성공 사례를 추가할 예정이다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 커넥티드 TV 광고 회사 MNTN은 라이언 레이놀즈와 조지 듀이(George Dewey)가 2018년에 공동 설립한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/07/33427835/ryan-reynolds-is-bringing-a-popular-television-alien-back-to-screens-hide-your-cats">맥시멈 에포트 마케팅(Maximum Effort Marketing)</a> 세그먼트를 소유하고 있다.
주로 &#8220;데드풀&#8221;을 홍보하는 광고와 레이놀즈와 관련된 다른 바이럴 광고로 잘 알려진 맥시멈 에포트 마케팅은 2021년에 MNTN에 인수되었다.
MNTN은 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-27/ryan-reynolds-s-mntn-is-said-to-tap-morgan-stanley-for-2025-ipo?sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noopener">블룸버그</a>의 새로운 보도에 따르면 2025년 IPO를 계획하고 있으며, 모건 스탠리가 상장 작업을 맡을 예정이다.
이 커넥티드 TV 광고 회사는 2021년에 시리즈 D 라운드에서 1억 1,900만 달러를 조달했으며, 블랙록(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)과 피델리티 매니지먼트가 함께 1억 1,000만 달러를 투자하여 이 라운드를 이끌었다.
맥시멈 에포트라는 이름은 레이놀즈의 데드풀 캐릭터의 유행어에서 따온 것이다. 별도의 맥시멈 에포트 프로덕션 회사는 MNTN에 매각되지 않았으며 IPO의 일부도 아니다. 듀이는 맥시멈 에포트 마케팅의 최고 브랜드 책임자를 맡고 있다.
레이놀즈와 연결된 에비에이션 진(Aviation Gin)과 민트 모바일(Mint Mobile) 같은 회사들을 위한 광고를 제작해온 레이놀즈의 마케팅 회사는 잘 알려져 있습니다. 또한, 데이팅 회사인 매치닷컴(Match.com)을 위한 유명한 광고를 제작했으며, 이 광고에는 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KABSYzPqTTg">사탄이 등장</a>하고 테일러 스위프트의 히트곡 &#8220;러브 스토리(Love Story)&#8221; 리메이크 버전이 처음 공개되었다.
&#8220;저는 마케팅을 진심으로 사랑하며, 얼마나 재미있게 성장해왔는지에 놀랐다. 우리는 빠르게 움직이고, 재미있게 일하며, 정말 보람 있는 일을 계속할 수 있는 마케팅 부서의 미래를 원했다&#8221;라고 레이놀즈가 MNTN의 인수 당시 말했다.
레이놀즈는 MNTN의 단순함, 말투, 사전 계약을 지불할 수 없는 광고주들에게 TV 접근성을 열어주는 능력이 돋보였다고 언급했다.
&#8220;저는 우리 회사들의 조합이 1+1이 3이 되는 상황을 만들 것이라고 믿고 있다. 제 수학이 맞기를 바란다&#8221;고 레이놀즈가 그 당시 덧붙였다.
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왜 중요한가요 (Why It&#8217;s Important): 커넥티드 TV와 빠르고 눈길을 끌어야 하는 바이럴 광고의 세계에서 MNTN은 혼잡한 시장에서 두드러질 수 있다. 이 회사의 레이놀즈와의 연관성 및 그의 여러 회사들과 영화와의 연결은 향후 몇 년간 성장을 촉진하는 데 도움이 될 수 있다.
맥시멈 에포트 마케팅과 MNTN 외에도 레이놀즈는 영화를 넘어선 성공 스토리의 일환으로 여러 회사를 설립했다.
이 배우는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/23/03/31362824/ryan-reynolds-mobile-company-gets-1-35b-buyout-from-t-mobile-will-he-purchase-an-nhl-team-with-that">민트 모바일의 공동 소유자</a>였으며, 이는 T-모바일 US(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NYSE">TMUS</a>)에 13억 5,000만 달러 가치로 매각되었다. 레이놀즈는 에비에이션 진에도 지분을 가지고 있었으며, 이는 2020년에 디아지오(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEO#NYSE">DEO</a>)에 6억 1,000만 달러에매각되었다.
레이놀즈는 또한 렉섬(Wrexham) AFC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38530584/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-buy-another-soccer-team-can-dynamic-duo-turn-around-mexico-clu" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">축구팀의 공동 소유자</a>이며, 멕시코 축구팀 네카사(Necaxa)의 지분과 리버티 미디어 코퍼레이션 포뮬러 1(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONA#NASDAQ">FWONA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONK#NASDAQ">FWONK</a>) 레이싱 팀의 지분을 소유하고 있다. 그는 또한 오타와 세터스(Ottawa Senators) NHL 팀 구매에 관심이 있었던 이전의 당사자 중 한 명이었다.
레이놀즈가 MNTN에 지분을 가지고 있는지는 알려지지 않았지만, 이 IPO는 최근 몇 년간 맥시멈 에포트 마케팅의 성공 덕분일 가능성이 높다. 이 IPO는 레이놀즈가 연기 외에도 거둔 성공을 더욱 부각시킬 수 있다.
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배우 라이언 레이놀즈는 요즘 극장가에서 데드풀(Deadpool) 역할로 가장 잘 알려져 있다. 이 역할은 현재 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/40003208/ryan-reynolds-hugh-jackman-starrer-deadpool-wolverine-breaks-box-office-records-rakes-in-ov">극장에서 상영 중</a>인 세 번째 프랜차이즈 영화로 거대 미디어인 월트 디즈니 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)의 기록을 세우는 역할이다.
"데드풀과 울버린"은 국내에서 5억 8,270만 달러, 해외에서 6억 3,480만 달러를 기록하여 이 글 작성 시점 기준으로 전 세계적으로 12억 2천만 달러를 벌어들였다.
이 영화는 여러 기록을 세웠으며, &#8220;R&#8221; 등급 영화로서의 여러 기록과 함께 디즈니의 2024년 박스오피스 성공을 높이는 데 기여했다.
그는 데드풀, 즉 &#8220;입이 거친 용병(merc with the mouth)&#8221; 역할로 잘 알려져 있지만, 레이놀즈는 또한 일련의 수십억 달러 규모의 기업들 덕분에 투자와 기업가 정신으로도 잘 알려져 있다.
회사를 세우다: 이전 트위터인 X에 올라온 한 스레드는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ryan-reynolds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">라이언 레이놀즈</a> 가 "10억대 브랜드의 신"이 될 수 있음을 강조한다.
팀 카든(Tim Carden)의 <a href="https://twitter.com/timjcarden/status/1772277477424971807?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">스레드</a>는 500만 뷰 이상을 기록하며 레이놀즈가 소유하거나 매각한 회사들 사이의 몇 가지 공통점을 지적한다.
카든은 레이놀즈가 기회를 찾고, 투자나 거래를 할 때 직접 비즈니스를 마케팅하며 종종 &#8220;해당 브랜드의 얼굴이 된다&#8221;고 언급했다. 레이놀즈는 제품 광고의 창작 과정에도 도움을 준다.
"라이언은 실행 가능한 기회를 보면 잡는다"고 카든이 말했다.
예를 들어 에비에이션 진(Aviation Gin)이 있다. 레이놀즈는 이 진을 맛보고 반해 투자하게 되었고, 그 브랜드의 얼굴이 되었다. 이후 에비에이션 진은 주류 대기업 디아지오 PLC(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEO#NYSE">DEO</a>)에 판매되어 이 배우에게 좋은 수익을 안겼다.
"많은 유명인들이 단순히 돈을 투자하고 물러나 있지만, 라이언은 운전석에 있다."
카든이 강조한 또 다른 예는 마케팅 회사 맥시멈 에포트(Maximum Effort)이다. 이 회사는 데드풀 영화의 광고를 도왔으며, 이 영화는 디즈니와 함께 공동 제작 중이다.
"라이언은 배우로서 카메라 앞에서의 강점을 알고 있으며, 자신의 강점을 활용한다."
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중요한 이유 (Why It's Important): 카든은 레이놀즈가 트렌드를 완벽하게 활용하는 방법을 알고 있고, 이 트렌드를 인식한 후 자신의 재능을 활용하는 방법을 알고 있다고 말했다.
레이놀즈는 리버티 미디어(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fwona" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for FWONA" data-google-interstitial="false">FWONA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fwonk" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for FWONK" data-google-interstitial="false">FWONK</a>) 포뮬러 1 모터 레이싱 팀에도 투자했다. 이는 스포츠 팀의 가치가 상승하고 있는 상황에서 이루어졌다.
배우는 또한 축구 팀을 소유하고 있으며 내셔널 하키 리그(NHL)의 오타와 세너터스(Ottawa Senator)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/05/32174242/ryan-reynolds-senators-bid-may-be-dropped-like-its-hot-as-snoop-steps-up-in-next-episode-of" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">입찰자 중</a> 하나였다.
"라이언 레이놀즈는 단순한 배우 그 이상이다. 그는 또한 수십억 달러 규모의 브랜드를 구축하는 방법을 아는 정통한 연쇄 사업가이기도 하다. 그는 기회를 찾고, 비즈니스 마케팅에 개인적으로 참여하고, 자신의 개인 브랜드를 주입하며, 항상 움직이고 있다"고 카든이 말했다.
에비에이션 진이 매각된 것 외에도 레이놀즈의 또 다른 투자도 최근에 매각되었다. 민트 모바일(Mint Mobile)은 T-모바일 US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)에 인수되었다.
에비에이션 진과 마찬가지로 레이놀즈는 투자 후 이 회사의 광고에도 출연했다.
맥시멈 에포트의 소유는 레이놀즈가 투자한 이 회사와 자신이 출연하는 영화의 광고를 빠르게 제작할 수 있게 도와준다. 이 조합은 레이놀즈가 투자자로서 또는 제품의 얼굴로 쉽게 인식될 수 있게 한다.
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올해 제3의 데드풀 시리즈 영화가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37147153/deadpool-3-trailer-breaks-records-thanks-to-super-bowl-could-the-movie-become-highest-gross">개봉 예정인</a> 배우 라이언 레이놀즈는 이 영화의 주연으로 잘 알려져 있을 것이다.
또한 이 배우는 수십억 달러를 벌어다 주는 회사들 덕분에 점점 더 투자자와 기로도 잘 알려지고 있다.
일이 벌어진 경과: X(이전 트위터)의 스레드에 따르면 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ryan-reynolds">라이언 레이놀즈</a>는 수십억 달러 브랜드의 &#8216;신&#8217;일 수도 있다는 점을 강조한다.
팀 카든(Tim Carden)에 의한 <a href="https://twitter.com/timjcarden/status/1772277477424971807?s=20">스레드</a>는 500만 회 이상의 조회수를 기록하고, 레이놀즈의 소유 회사이거나 팔았던 기업들 사이에 몇 가지 공통점을 가리키고 있다.
카든은 레이놀즈가 기회를 찾고 투자를 할 때 직접 사업을 홍보하며 종종 &#8220;브랜드의 얼굴&#8221;이 되는 것을 설명했다. 또한, 레이놀즈는 제품에 대한 광고를 만드는 창의적인 프로세스에도 도움을 준다.
카든은 &#8220;라이언이 유망한 기회를 보면 바로 뛰어든다&#8221;면서 레이놀즈가 이 기회를 어떻게 활용했는지에 대한 예시로 언급한 기업이 에비에이션 진(Aviation Gin)이다. 알코올 브랜드인 디아지오(Diageo PLC) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEO#NYSE">DE</a>)에 나중에 팔리긴 했지만, 이 브랜드의 맛을 보고 사랑에 빠졌고 그 결과 레이놀즈는 이 브랜드에 투자하게 되었고, 이후 레이놀즈는 이 브랜드의 얼굴로 활동했다.
카든은 &#8220;많은 유명인들은 그저 돈을 퍼부어놓고 기다리지만, 라이언은 차에 앉아서 명령을 내리고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
카든이 강조한 다른 예시는 데드풀 시리즈 영화의 광고를 돕는 마케팅 회사인 맥시멈 에포트(Maximum Effort)다. 이 회사는 월트 디즈니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)와 협력하여 데드풀 시리즈 영화를 공동 제작 중이다. ,
&#8220;라이언은 배우로써 카메라 앞에서 가장 빛을 발하는 것이 그의 강점이다 &#8211; 그리고 그게 그의 강점을 잘 살리고 있다&#8221;고 설명했다.
관련 링크: <a href="http://Did Ryan Reynolds Cause A 10% Jump In This Streaming Company's Stock?">Reynolds, Maximum Effort Partner With FuboTV </a>
중요성: 카든은 레이놀즈가 트렌드를 완벽하게 이해하고, 이 트렌드를 사용하는 방법을 알고 있다고 말했다.
레이놀즈는 최근에 리버티 미디어 코퍼레이션(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONA#NASDAQ">FWONA</a>)가 시즌을 시작하면서 포뮬러 1 모터레이싱 팀에 투자한 바 있다는 점도 눈에 띈다.
또한 레이놨즈는 축구팀을 소유하고 있으며, 내셔널 하키 리그(National Hockey League)의 오타와 세너터스(Ottawa Senator) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/05/32174242/ryan-reynolds-senators-bid-may-be-dropped-like-its-hot-as-snoop-steps-up-in-next-episode-of">입찰자 중 한 명</a>이다.
카든은 &#8220;라이언 레이놀즈는 배우로서만이 아니라 수십억 달러의 브랜드를 만드는 방법에 대해 잘 아는 기업인이기도 하다. 그는 기회를 찾고, 마켓팅에 직접 관여하며, 자신의 개인 브랜드를 주입하며, 항상 움직이고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
민트 모바일(Mint Mobile)도 최근에 레이놀즈가 투자한 기업 중 하나인데, 레이놀즈가 투자한 후 T-모바일 US(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)에 사업을 매각한 기업이다.
에이비에이션 진과 비슷하게 레이놀즈가 투자한 후 광고에 출연한 것이 바로 이 때문이다.
레이놀즈가 소유한 맥시멈 에포트는 레이놀즈가 투자한 기업들과 찍은 영화들에 대한 관련 광고를 빠르게 제작할 수 있도록 도와준다. 그리고 이것은 레이놀즈로 하여금 투자자 또는 제품의 얼굴로 쉽게 인식되도록 하고 있다.
다음 기사: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/23/09/34874911/ryan-reynolds-sells-2-companies-for-nearly-2-billion-in-less-than-4-years-and-says-you-cant-be-good">라이언 레이놀즈, 4년도 안돼 20억 달러에 2개 기업 매각</a>
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