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새로이 등장한 블록 스타벅스(NASDAQ:SBUX)가 중국 사업의 일부 지분을 매각하려고 한다. 최근 1분기 중국 내 동일 매장 매출이 14% 감소하면서, 시애틀에 본사를 둔 이 커피 소매업체는 치열한 경제적 및 경쟁적 압박에 적응하기 위한 파트너십을 모색하고 있다.

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새로 등장한 블록 에볼런트 헬스(NYSE:EVH)가 매물로 나온 것으로 알려졌다. 버지니아 주 알링턴에 본사를 둔 이 소프트웨어 회사는 인수 문의를 받은 후 경매 프로세스를 시작했다. 잠재적인 구혼자 중에는 TPG(NASDAQ:TPG), 클레이톤, 듀블리에 &amp; 라이스(Clayton, Dubilier &amp; Rice), KKR &amp; 컴퍼니(NYSE:KKR)가 있다. 로이터는 건강 보험사 엘레반스 헬스(NYSE:ELV)가 한 사모 펀드 파트너와 협력하여 거래를 추진할 수 있다고 보고했다.

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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) co-founder Larry Page called artificial intelligence "the ultimate version of Google" back in 2000, a prediction the company now treats as marching orders.
What Happened: In that 2000 <a href="https://changeminds.wordpress.com/2009/01/18/inspiring-interview-with-larry-page-founder-of-google/">interview</a> at the International Achievement Summit, Page explained his vision of AI for Google as &#8220;the ultimate search engine that would understand everything on the Web. It would understand exactly what you wanted, and it would give you the right thing.&#8221;
In the very next sentence, Page conceded that Google was "nowhere near" that goal, even with 6,000 servers and an index "70 miles high."
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Page framed the challenge as an engineering puzzle that would require a marriage of unprecedented computing power with an ocean of public data.
Google engineers cracked a key piece in 2017 with the "Attention Is All You Need" <a href="https://research.google/pubs/attention-is-all-you-need/">paper</a>, unveiling the transformer architecture that underpins today's large-language models. The design lets models read entire sentences at once, turbo-charging accuracy and spawning chatbots able to draft text and field open-ended questions.
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/movers-shakers/25/06/45807280/elon-musk-bleeds-34-billion-as-tesla-shares-tank-14-amid-spat-with-trump-how-the-billionaires-fortune-has-fared-so-far-in-2025">Elon Musk Loses $34 Billion As Tesla Sheds $153 Billion Amid Feud With Trump—Here&#8217;s How The Billionaire&#8217;s Fortune Has Fared So Far In 2025</a>
Alphabet&#8217;s current CEO, Sundar Pichai, emphasized Google&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/09/34455741/for-alphabet-ceo-sundar-pichai-googles-race-for-ai-dominance-against-microsoft-is-still-on">transition</a> to being &#8220;AI-first&#8221; in 2016, but Page's 25-year-old roadmap shows the ambition ran deeper.
Why It Matters: Fast-forward to 2024, Google has rolled out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43485518/google-ais-search-revenue-matches-traditional-ads-says-alphabet-but-there-is-rising-competition-from-openai-perplexity-deepseek">AI Overviews</a> which are brief answers generated by its Gemini model that sit atop traditional links and aim to "do the searching for you." The feature already drives material revenue, Alphabet executives told investors, even as publishers like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/02/43930715/google-sued-over-ai-search-overviews-education-company-says-tech-giant-is-stealing-content-and-driving-publishers-out-of-business">Chegg sue</a> over content reuse.
Meanwhile, a report from earlier in the year suggests Larry Page is likely building a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44184371/google-co-founder-larry-pages-ai-startup-could-change-product-manufacturing-forever-report">AI-backed startup</a> called Dynatomics, an enterprise focused on improving manufacturing processes. The Google co-founder currently has a net worth of $153 billion, making him the seventh wealthiest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/lawrence-e-page/">Index</a>. Page still holds on to a considerable amount of Alphabet shares, amounting to approximately 6% of Alphabet.
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Google Co-Founder Larry Page Predicted A Machine That Would 'Understand Everything On The Web,' Has That 25-Year Old Pipe Dream Finally Turned Into Reality?

Warren Buffett's name carries the same weight in the world of investing that Michael Jordan's carries in the world of professional basketball. Like Jordan, Buffett is widely regarded as one of, if not the best, of all time. So, why does Buffett credit a man you've probably never heard of as having "done more for American investors than anyone else in the country"?
Buffett was referring to Vanguard founder Jack Bogle. Vanguard offers some of the investing world's most highly respected and best-performing investment funds. Vanguard's offerings are available in a wide variety of sectors. They work by tracking some of the world's largest indexes and bundling stocks into one diverse package. This allows retail investors to earn passive income or grow wealth through a diversified fund without having to become market experts themselves.
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Diversifying investment is a critical element of building a quality portfolio. However, diversification was much easier said than done before Bogle helped make Vanguard a household name. Retail investors who wanted to build investment portfolios by themselves had to become knowledgeable in multiple investment sectors. Then they had to identify stocks with growth or upside potential and track them constantly to figure out when to buy, hold, or sell.
Aside from that, an investor's best option was to buy into a hedge fund, which brought about a different set of complications. First, they were not always available to non-accredited investors. Second, many of the best hedge funds had high fees that ate up a significant portion of any passive income or profits the fund generated. Buffett, who has always been known for his frugality and pragmatism, was never a big fan of hedge funds.&nbsp;
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Buffett was vocal about his preference for passive index funds like Vanguard's because they offered similar performance to hedge funds without the high fees. Buffett believed that index funds offered better returns once management and trading fees were taken out of investor profits from hedge fund investments.
Buffett's convictions were so strong that he famously "put his money where his mouth was" in 2008. He made a $1 million challenge to any hedge fund manager who could beat the returns he generated by investing in passive index funds over a decade. Tom Sedies, who was managing Protegee Funds at the time, took Buffett up on his bet, and the race was on.
Buffett chose Vanguard's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-sp-500-index-fund"> S&amp;P 500 index fund</a>, while Sedies relied on a combination of five hedge funds. By the time it was over, the<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/3f449299-318c-4c8f-ab7a-bb3fa7221f9c"> Financial Times</a> reported that the Vanguard fund Buffett chose had returned 126%, while Sedies' hedge funds only generated 36% returns during the same period.&nbsp; Buffett planned to make the results public at his Berkshire-Hathaway (NYSE: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRK-A">BRK.A</a>, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRK-B">BRK.B</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRK-B">shareholders' meeting</a>, but he also invited Bogle.
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Buffett proclaimed Bogle "has probably done more for the American investor than any man in the country,&#8221; during his keynote speech. &#8220;I estimate that Jack, at a minimum, has saved and left tens and tens and tens of billions into their pockets, and those numbers are going to be hundreds and hundreds of billions over time," Buffett continued. It was high praise considering the source.
Buffett's endorsement put index funds on the map in a way that they hadn't been before. It helped pave the way for Vanguard to become a household name and gave millions of investors an alternative to expensive hedge funds. Buffett had long crusaded against high management fees, and Bogle helped him show investors there was an equally effective way to diversify their holdings.&nbsp;
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Why Warren Buffett Said A Man You've Probably Never Heard Of 'Has Done Probably More For The American Investor Than Any Man In The Country'

Many people view debt as a bad thing, but if you use it properly, it can move you closer to your financial goals. Real estate investor and financial influencer Graham Stephan recently explained in an interview how he <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@grahamstephan/video/7508240524713659679?lang=en">uses debt to build wealth</a>.
"I have a lot of good debt," he stated in the conversation.&nbsp;
He expanded on what it means to have good debt vs. bad debt. The benefits of going into debt can outweigh the setbacks if you know how to use it correctly.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">You Should Make Money With Good Debt</h2>
Stephan defines a good debt as a financial obligation that allows you to earn more money than you spend. If you pay $3,000 per month in housing costs for a rental and collect $3,500 per month in cash flow, you have good debt.&nbsp;
Some real estate investors may argue that an asset that produces slightly negative cash flow is also a good investment since it builds equity, and you can raise rent prices over time to make the cash flow positive in the future.&nbsp;
This type of debt can help you build wealth faster than if you operated without debt. Good debt allows you to multiply money and leverage other people's money to improve your finances.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Have A Higher ROI Than The Interest Rate</h2>
Stephan explains that if you borrow money at 10% APR for your business and get a 50% ROI on the borrowed money, you are using debt productively. Stephan offers many examples that revolve around knowing the interest rate and generating a return that's higher than the interest rate.
Thinking in percentages makes it easier to distinguish the difference between good debt and bad debt. For instance, credit cards are a well-known example of bad debt. Consumers often get into credit card debt by making unnecessary purchases and rack up high interest rates in the process.&nbsp;
If you need to borrow money for a business expense, you're better off avoiding high balances on credit cards. The APR on most credit cards ranges from 19% to 29%, depending on your creditworthiness and other factors.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Smart Tax Write-Offs</h2>
Stephan also mentions that if you have a 6% interest rate on a car that produces a 10% return since it's used for business, you can treat it as good debt. However, cars have an additional perk. If the car is a business expense and qualifies, you can deduct a portion of your car's value from your taxable income during the first year.&nbsp;
This accelerated depreciation schedule can free up more capital and boost your overall return. You will have to make monthly auto loan payments for a while, but you can trim your tax bill considerably when you buy the vehicle. This write-off is mentioned in Section 179 of the IRS tax code.
Some people don't mind paying a 6% interest rate on an auto loan if they can use depreciation to make less of their income taxable at their highest tax rate. Real estate is another asset that enables many tax deductions on top of the potential returns you can realize by renting your property.&nbsp;
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Graham Stephan Explains The Benefits Of Going Into Debt: 'I Have A Lot Of Good Debt'

Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets closed higher this week, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected May jobs report. The economy added 139,000 jobs, surpassing forecasts and easing recession fears. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.2%. The Russell 2000 outperformed with a 3.2% increase, reflecting optimism in domestic small-cap stocks. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.51%, as investors moved away from bonds amid improving economic sentiment.
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) experienced significant volatility due to the public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. After Musk criticized Trump's spending policies, Tesla's stock plunged 14%, erasing $150 billion in market value. However, the stock rebounded 3.7% on Friday as tensions appeared to ease. Despite the rebound, Tesla remains down 27% for the year. investopedia.com
Trump celebrated the strong jobs data but renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, citing concerns over borrowing costs. The Fed has maintained current rates, citing inflation concerns tied to trade policies. Meanwhile, upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in London are anticipated, with investors hopeful for progress that could further stabilize markets.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45750281/spotify-stock-smashes-records-goldman-sees-200-billion-music-streaming-market-by-2035">"Spotify stock smashes records: Goldman sees $200 billion music streaming market by 2035"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) shares surged to a record high of $675 after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) projected the global music market will nearly double to $197 billion by 2035, driven by emerging markets and new monetization strategies like concert ticketing and superfan tiers.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/06/45745566/applied-digitals-stunning-48-rally-may-put-shorts-on-the-run">"Applied Digital's stunning 48% rally may put shorts on the run"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Applied Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) shares surged nearly 50% after securing a $7 billion, 15-year lease deal with CoreWeave Inc., potentially triggering a short squeeze amid 30% short interest.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45781511/planet-labs-stock-soars-after-q1-revenue-beats-estimates">"Planet Labs stock soars after Q1 revenue beats estimates"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>) shares surged nearly 50% after the company posted Q1 revenue of $66.3 million—beating estimates—and achieved breakeven adjusted earnings alongside its first-ever positive free cash flow, prompting a raised full-year outlook amid strong demand for AI-driven satellite services.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/45776611/ast-spacemobile-stock-climbs-after-analyst-flags-potential-investment-from-amazons-jeff-bezos">AST SpaceMobile Stock Climbs After Analyst Flags Potential Investment From Amazon's Jeff Bezos</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/sports/25/06/45812523/manchester-united-stock-jumps-after-q3-profit-turnaround-matchday-growth-and-stadium-plans">Manchester United Stock Jumps After Q3 Profit Turnaround, Matchday Growth, And Stadium Plans</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45776552/why-is-sharps-technology-stock-soaring-on-wednesday">Why Is Sharps Technology Stock Soaring On Wednesday?</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45803051/docusign-stock-plummets-after-q1-earnings-report-details">"DocuSign stock plummets after Q1 earnings report: Details"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) shares fell nearly 19% after the company beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates but missed billings expectations and lowered its full-year outlook, attributing the shortfall to disruptions from its transition to an AI-driven agreement platform.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45782126/calvin-klein-parent-pvh-stock-drops-after-q1-report-cut-full-year-outlook">"Calvin Klein parent PVH stock drops after Q1 report, cut full-year outlook"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) shares fell over 17% after the company beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates but lowered its full-year EPS guidance due to a $65 million tariff impact and macroeconomic headwinds, despite strong performance from Tommy Hilfiger and a viral Calvin Klein campaign featuring Bad Bunny.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45805010/petco-stock-drops-after-q1-revenues-miss-details">"Petco stock drops after Q1 revenues miss: Details"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOF#NASDAQ">WOOF</a>) shares fell over 10% after the company reported Q1 revenue of $1.49 billion—missing estimates—and a 1.3% decline in comparable sales, though it met EPS expectations and reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45781050/chargepoint-stock-sinks-after-q1-revenues-miss-weak-q2-guidance-details">ChargePoint Stock Sinks After Q1 Revenues Miss, Weak Q2 Guidance: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45745834/nio-stock-drops-after-q1-results-and-outlook-disappoints-the-street-margins-shrink">Nio Stock Drops After Q1 Results And Outlook Disappoints The Street, Margins Shrink</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45759307/sportsmans-warehouse-stock-tanks-after-q1-earnings-revenues-miss-details">Sportsman's Warehouse Stock Tanks After Q1 Earnings, Revenues Miss: Details</a>

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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Spotify, Applied Digital, DocuSign — And Tesla Swings On Musk-Trump Feud

Earlier this week, in a fiery discussion on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Scott Galloway and Kevin O'Leary clashed over Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk's legacy.
What Happened: The debate started with Piers Morgan recalling an encounter with Musk, where the billionaire showed off videos of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45826839/elon-musks-tesla-optimus-robot-program-head-milan-kovac-steps-down">Tesla&#8217;s humanoid robot</a>, Optimus, and expressed his belief that robots would revolutionize the world.
Morgan pointed out Musk&#8217;s enthusiasm for innovation but questioned his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45824984/exclusive-trump-can-hurt-elons-businesses-says-tesla-protest-organizer-but-at-this-point-whos-left-to-buy">involvement in politics</a> and the &#8220;aggravation&#8221; that came with it.
Galloway, a prominent business professor and author, took a harsher stance, condemning Musk's actions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45710749/trump-says-hes-not-troubled-by-musks-alleged-drug-use-during-campaign-report">such as drug use</a> and controversial statements.
He said, "I think the two of you are more impressed with Mr. Musk than I am," referring to O&#8217;Leary and Morgan's praise for Musk's achievements.
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Galloway argued that while Musk is a technological genius, his behavior, including controversial political stances and lack of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45286464/bill-gates-commits-99-of-his-remaining-fortune-to-gates-foundation-set-to-wind-down-in-20-years-somebody-should-give-more-money-than-i-did">philanthropy</a> (unlike Bill Gates), overshadowed his accomplishments.
He added, "If somebody is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43219015/elon-musk-faces-criticism-from-biographer-over-auschwitz-visit-he-truly-is-a-sociopath">making Nazi salutes</a>, if somebody is being sued concurrently by two women for sole custody of their child because that person has not spent any time with that child, when someone is so severely addicted to drugs … I don&#8217;t think that&#8217;s the right role model for young men."
O&#8217;Leary, on the other hand, defended Musk, highlighting his innovation and contributions to technology. He stated that despite Musk's flaws, his achievements in electric vehicles, space exploration and robotics were undeniable.
The "Shark Tank" star described Galloway's criticism as "Musk derangement syndrome" and urged the focus to remain on Musk's groundbreaking work, not his controversies.
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Why It's Important: Previously, Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45710494/elon-musk-denies-ketamine-allegations-if-this-bs-from-nyt-were-true-it-would-have-been-extremely-obvious">pushed back against</a> a recent New York Times report claiming he regularly used ketamine during the 2024 campaign.
&#8220;I'm in meetings with dozens to hundreds of people every day and am photographed constantly,&#8221; he stated, adding, &#8220;If this bs from NYT were true, it would have been EXTREMELY obvious.&#8221;
Earlier this year, it was also reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45124373/tesla-board-explored-replacing-elon-musk-as-tesla-ceo-a-month-ago-report">Tesla's board began looking</a> for Musk's successor due to his focus on government work in Washington, D.C., and the company's financial struggles.
The board allegedly urged Musk to recommit to Tesla. However, Tesla denied reaching out to recruitment firms, calling the report false. Chairwoman Robyn Denholm reaffirmed confidence in Musk and the tech mogul criticized the report as unethical and deliberately false.
Musk currently has a net worth of $335 billion, making him the wealthiest individual in the world, as per Bloomberg's Billionaire <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Index</a>.
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Piers Morgan Hosts Heated Debate On Musk's Legacy: While Kevin O'Leary Defends His Achievements, Scott Galloway Criticizes Tesla CEO's Behavior, Saying 'I Think The Two Of You Are More Impressed With Mr Musk Than I Am'

NASA has postponed the next potential flight of Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)&#8217;s Starliner spacecraft to 2026. This delay affects a crucial milestone for the vehicle, which is intended to be an alternative to SpaceX&#8216;s Dragon spacecraft.
What Happened: NASA had initially indicated that Starliner&#8217;s next mission to the International Space Station (ISS) might occur by the end of this year. However, NASA is still determining whether the upcoming flight will include astronauts or only cargo, according to a report<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-06/nasa-delays-next-flight-of-boeing-s-alternative-to-spacex-dragon"> by</a> Bloomberg.
The delay underscores NASA&#8217;s dependence on SpaceX and its CEO, Elon Musk. Musk recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/45808621/after-threatening-to-scrap-dragon-spacecraft-amid-tussle-with-trump-musk-backs-down-following-social-media-plea-good-advice">threatened to decommission the Dragon spacecraft</a> amid a public dispute with President Donald Trump, but later confirmed it would remain operational.
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Starliner, the sole U.S. alternative for crew transport to the ISS, has faced challenges. A failed test flight in 2024 left two astronauts stranded on the ISS for over nine months, and the vehicle has yet to be certified for human transport. Due to engine issues with Starliner, NASA relied on SpaceX&#8217;s Dragon to return the astronauts safely.
Why It Matters: The delay in Starliner&#8217;s flight is part of a series of setbacks for Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and its spacecraft program. The company has already invested over $2 billion in the Starliner project, which has been plagued by technical issues and financial overruns.
These challenges have made the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43638821/boeing-has-spent-2-billion-on-the-starliner-debacle-as-musks-spacex-set-to-rescue-the-stranded-astronauts"> Starliner one of the most expensive</a> commercial space missions ever.
In March 2025, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44539316/nasa-and-boeing-push-forward-with-starliner-crew-certification">NASA and Boeing</a> were reportedly working to resolve the technical issues and move forward with crew certification. However, the ongoing troubles have led Boeing to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41562455/boeing-looks-to-offload-starliner-spacecraft-nasa-business-as-troubles-mount-report"> consider selling its Starliner</a> and NASA operations in October 2024.
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SPACE

NASA Delays Boeing Starliner Flight To 2026 Amid Ongoing Technical Challenges

Elon Musk's social media platform X has reportedly made a visible push to clarify its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31948236/heres-how-many-months-elon-musk-could-pay-for-every-twitter-peasant-to-have-a-blue-checkmark">blue checkmark policy</a> as European regulators ramp up scrutiny that could lead to a massive fine.
What Happened: X has started prominently displaying a disclaimer stating that blue checkmarks signify a paid subscription, not verified identity, reported Reuters, citing a person familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
The change was reportedly made about a week ago, is an attempt to fend off potential penalties under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
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A European Commission spokesperson said, "Our investigation related to the blue checkmark is ongoing," the report noted.
X did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Why It's Important: The EU charged X in July 2024 with potentially misleading users by allowing anyone to buy a blue checkmark — a symbol traditionally reserved for verified public figures.
X has not admitted any wrongdoing and has not settled with the EU, the report added.
The EU investigation falls under the Digital Services Act, which compels major online platforms to take stronger action against illegal and harmful content or face fines of up to 6% of their global annual revenue.
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Elon Musk's Social Media Platform X Adds Blue Check Disclaimer Amid EU Fine Threat: Report

On Friday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives weighed in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45824984/exclusive-trump-can-hurt-elons-businesses-says-tesla-protest-organizer-but-at-this-point-whos-left-to-buy">on the ongoing</a> war of words between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, reassuring investors that despite the recent drama, Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) long-term growth prospects remain strong.
What Happened: In an appearance on Yahoo Finance's Market Domination, Ives described the public fallout between Musk and Trump as a &#8220;Twilight Zone&#8221; moment, comparing it to a junior high school fight.
The fallout, which saw <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45800612/trump-says-musk-has-trump-derangement-syndrome-as-battle-over-bill-heats-up-had-a-great-relationship-dont-know-if-we-will-anymore">Musk pulling away from Trump</a>, sparked concern among investors, especially given the critical role Trump has played in supporting Musk's autonomous vehicle roadmap.
&#8220;I think it caught investors off guard because you knew Musk was pulling away, but you didn&#8217;t think that this was actually going to start really a battle where a friend could become an enemy,&#8221; he stated, referring to the stock price drop on Thursday.
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Investors were worried that the rift could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45807968/trump-signals-truce-with-elon-musk-after-online-feud-its-going-very-well-never-done-better">negatively affect Tesla's future</a> regulatory support, particularly regarding autonomous vehicles.
However, Ives described the market's reaction as &#8220;an overreaction,&#8221; suggesting that while the tension between the two men may create short-term volatility, it wouldn&#8217;t derail Tesla's long-term success.
&#8220;I still believe they&#8217;re allies and it doesn&#8217;t change my view that the regulatory road map is going to be more greenlighted for Tesla,&#8221; he stated, adding, &#8220;I don&#8217;t think that this is the beginning of a dark storm between Musk and Trump.&#8221;
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&mdash; Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1931067250779344915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Tesla saw its stock drop by 14.3% to $284.70 on Thursday, marking its second-largest percentage loss in over a year and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45805173/musk-vs-trump-tesla-suffers-record-152b-one-day-crash-as-ceo-warns-tariffs-will-cause-a-recession">largest market cap loss</a> in the company's history.
The company's market value plummeted by a record $152 billion, pushing Tesla out of the $1 trillion market cap club. This decline followed Musk&#8217;s public criticism of Trump's &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
However, during Friday's regular session, the share price rebounded by 3.67%, reaching $295.14, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that although the stock is facing negative trends in the short and medium term, its long-term outlook remains positive. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">For more detailed metrics, click here</a>.
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Dan Ives Weighs In On Musk-Trump Drama, Says TSLA Stock Reaction Overblown: 'I Still Believe They're Allies'

On Friday, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, in which historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari warned that humanity is at risk of being overwhelmed by the rapid pace of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, with severe <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45229107/paul-tudor-jones-warns-ai-could-kill-50-of-humanity-without-proper-oversight-were-creating-something-thats-really-dangerous">consequences for jobs and society</a>.
What Happened: While sharing the video, which was from the Possible podcast made public earlier this week, Hoffman said, "Yuval Noah Harari worries that humanity can't adapt to our AI future quickly enough, and will pay the price."
During the podcast conversation, Harari warned that AI technology wouldn&#8217;t be a one-time disruption, but an ongoing series of revolutionary changes, each moving at an unprecedented pace.
Unlike previous revolutions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45342325/first-american-pope-leo-xiv-calls-artificial-intelligence-another-industrial-revolution">like the Industrial Revolution</a>, which unfolded over centuries, the AI revolution is happening at an inorganic, digital speed that humans may not be able to keep up with.
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"If we can give humanity time to adapt to the economic and social changes, I think we&#8217;ll be okay. My theory is that we don&#8217;t have that time because the revolution is moving on with a rapidity, we&#8217;ve seen nothing like that in history," he stated.
He compared the current situation to the Industrial Revolution, which caused immense social, political and economic upheaval and suggested that, while the Industrial Revolution eventually led to a better quality of life, it came at a cost, with many paying through suffering and conflict.
The renowned historian expressed fear that, if humanity only survives AI adaptation like it did with industrialization, the outcome could be disastrous, with billions of people facing very high costs.
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&mdash; Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/reidhoffman/status/1931121890623635523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Harari's warning is a call to action for governments, businesses, and society to start addressing the social and economic impacts of AI before it's too late.
With AI evolving at an unprecedented rate, there is growing concern that the pace of change will outstrip humanity's ability to adapt, leading to widespread unemployment and social unrest.
Last year in March, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) cautioned that up to eight million jobs in the U.K. could be at risk as AI becomes<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30766478/6-jobs-artificial-intelligence-is-already-replacing-how-investors-can-capitalize-on-it"> more prevalent in the workplace</a>.
However, the think tank said that a "jobs apocalypse" can be avoided <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37950694/ai-could-cost-uk-8m-jobs-but-theres-a-way-out-says-think-tank-if-they-dont-act-soon-it-may-be-too-la">if the government implements the right measures</a>.
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Reid Hoffman Shares Yuval Noah Harari's Stark Warning That Humanity Won't Adapt Fast Enough To Artificial Intelligence's Rise And Will Suffer The Consequences: 'Revolution Is Moving On With A Rapidity, We've Seen Nothing Like That In History'

On Friday, Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest made significant trades, with Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>), 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDD#NYSE">DDD</a>), and Avidxchange Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVDX#NASDAQ">AVDX</a>) being the most notable.
The VCYT Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>) fund made a substantial purchase of Veracyte Inc shares. The fund acquired 30,771 shares, increasing its ETF percentage by 0.0151.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $27.46, is approximately $844,971.
Veracyte is a genomic diagnostics company that leverages advanced technologies to improve patient diagnosis and treatment.
The DDD Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ET (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) and ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) funds both sold shares of 3D Systems Corp.
The ARKQ fund sold 1,200 shares, while the ARKX fund sold 400 shares, both reducing their ETF percentage by 0.0002.
The total value of the shares sold, based on the last close price of $1.73, is approximately $2,768.
3D Systems Corp is a leading provider of 3D printing solutions. Despite the company&#8217;s potential for growth in the expanding 3D printing market, Ark Invest&#8217;s decision to sell suggests a strategic shift in their investment approach.
The AVDX Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) fund sold 10,025 shares of Avidxchange Holdings Inc., reducing its ETF percentage by 0.0096.
The total value of the shares sold, based on the last close price of $9.80, is approximately $98,245.
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President Donald Trump has enacted executive orders aimed at bolstering U.S. drone defenses and advancing supersonic commercial aviation.
What Happened: The directives, signed on Friday, are designed to facilitate drone operations beyond visual line of sight, reduce dependency on Chinese drone manufacturers, and promote the development of electric air taxis, according to a report by Reuters.
A federal task force will be established to ensure U.S. airspace control, expand restrictions over sensitive sites, and improve real-time drone detection capabilities. The National Football League has expressed support for these measures, highlighting their role in safeguarding fans at major events.
Michael Kratsios, head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, emphasized that the orders address the &#8220;growing threat of criminal terrorists and foreign misuse of drones.&#8221; Meanwhile, Sebastian Gorka, a senior director at the National Security Council, underscored the necessity of enhancing counter-drone capabilities.
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Additionally, Trump has instructed the Federal Aviation Administration to lift the 1973 ban on supersonic air travel over land, provided that no sonic boom is audible on the ground. Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl welcomed this development, marking a new chapter for commercial aviation.
Why It Matters: The executive orders come at a time when the defense sector is witnessing significant transformations. Anduril Industries, a defense tech company, <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">recently secured $2.5 billion in funding</a>, doubling its valuation to $30.5 billion. This underscores the growing importance of advanced technologies in national security.
Furthermore, the conversation around replacing traditional manned fighter jets with drones has gained momentum, especially after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42525698/as-elon-musk-takes-on-lockheed-martin-made-f-35s-experts-question-feasibility-of-replacing-manned-fighter-jets-with-drones">Elon Musk&#8217;s comments</a> advocating for drone warfare. This shift in military strategy is also reflected in discussions about reallocating defense budgets to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42206297/amid-elon-musks-push-for-drones-and-ai-for-combat-transformation-analyst-pierre-ferragu-says-shift-the-defense-budget-in-favor-of-startups">support startups focused on drones and AI</a>, as highlighted by analyst Pierre Ferragu.
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Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett was rejected from Harvard University as a 19-year-old, but came to regard the rejection as one of the best things that ever happened to him.
What Happened: Speaking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVlJdHGMl4Q">at</a> the University of Nebraska in 2003, the Berkshire Hathaway CEO shared how he obtained the Nathan Gold Scholarship, which offered $500 to attend any graduate school. "I went there to this room at 3:00 that day or whatever it was and I walked in the room and there were the professors and I was the only student that showed up," he recalled. 
"I won $500 by default… those are usually my biggest triumphs when nobody else shows up."
With the scholarship, Buffett applied to Harvard, but after meeting the interviewer, his Harvard hopes came crashing down. "After about 10 minutes he said, ‘Better think about something else.' I was 19 at the time and I looked about 12 and I acted about eight. It was not a great combination."
The rejection hit hard. "All the time I'm thinking, you know, what do I tell my parents? It's kind of embarrassing." But what followed, Buffett said, was "the luckiest thing that ever happened to me."
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Why It Matters: After this failed interview, Buffett applied to Columbia Business School, where he enrolled in a one-year master's program. "I got to meet Ben Graham, which had an enormous effect on me," he said. It also allowed him to graduate early, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44182984/warren-buffett-spent-71-years-of-his-life-married-and-says-the-secret-to-a-long-lasting-marriage-is-finding-someone-with-low-expectations">find a partner</a> as well: "I probably <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45602473/warren-buffett-calls-letting-first-wife-move-out-his-biggest-mistake-admits-it-was-99-his-fault-yet-she-introduced-him-to-his-current-wife">got my wife</a> that way… I got her before the competition showed up."
In Buffett's view, such detours are crucial in life. "You will get <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44238467/warren-buffett-shares-biggest-investing-mistakes-433m-deal-that-cost-berkshire-billions-and-trillion-dollar-tech-stocks-he-missed">some disappointments</a>, but the future is what counts," he said. "It would not be fun if I knew every decision I was going to make was going to be perfect. It'd be like playing golf and knowing you're going to hit a hole-in-one on every hole."
He stressed that failures—or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/05/45602754/warren-buffett-investment-success-3-simple-rules-to-copy-oracle-of-omaha">what seem to be failures</a>—are simply part of the game. "If you take big swings, <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">you may miss sometimes</a>." About the rejection, he said, "It worked out wonderfully. It couldn't have worked out better," He even joked about Harvard's ‘mistake' of rejecting him: "Now that I've met the people that got in the class, I'm really sure they made a mistake."
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Warren Buffett Got Rejected By Harvard — And Says It Was 'The Luckiest Thing That Ever Happened To Me:' Here's Why

Milan Kovac, the head of Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Optimus humanoid robot program, has announced his resignation. Kovac, who has been instrumental in leading the initiative since 2022, cited family commitments as the reason for his departure.
His announcement was made on X on Friday.
What Happened: Kovac announced his exit from the company on a post on X on Friday.
Kovac, who became vice president of the Optimus program in September last year, stated, &#8220;I&#8217;ve been far away from home for too long, and will need to spend more time with family abroad. I want to make it clear that this is the only reason.&#8221;
According to a report <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-06/tesla-s-leader-of-optimus-humanoid-robot-program-leaves-company">by</a> Bloomberg, Ashok Elluswamy, who currently leads Tesla&#8217;s autopilot teams, will take over Kovac&#8217;s responsibilities.
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Elon Musk had previously indicated plans to produce thousands of Optimus robots this year, despite challenges such as China&#8217;s export restrictions on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45826735/china-grants-temporary-rare-earth-licenses-to-us-automakers-suppliers"> rare-earth magnets</a>.
The company is prioritizing the launch of these robots and its robotaxi service, which are crucial to Tesla&#8217;s future valuation. Musk emphasized to CNBC, &#8220;The only things that matter in the long term are autonomy and Optimus.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The departure of Kovac comes at a critical time for Tesla&#8217;s Optimus project. The company has been making significant strides in humanoid robotics, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536080/elon-musk-says-teslas-optimus-can-learn-tasks-by-watching-youtube-videos-just-like-a-human">Elon Musk revealing</a> that the Optimus robot is developing the ability to learn tasks by watching videos, similar to human learning patterns.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45691451/teslas-optimus-may-be-the-first-humanoid-robot-to-achieve-high-volume-and-tech-scale-says-nvidia-ceo">Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang</a> recently stated that Tesla&#8217;s Optimus could be the first humanoid robot to achieve mass adoption, potentially triggering a multi-trillion-dollar industry. However, the project faces challenges, including supply chain constraints and China&#8217;s new export restrictions on rare earth materials, as highlighted by Musk during Tesla&#8217;s first-quarter earnings call.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus Robot Program Head Milan Kovac Steps Down

Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO&nbsp;Satya Nadella&nbsp;has offered a crucial piece of advice for those aiming to enter the tech industry amid the increasing influence of artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened: Nadella, a leading figure in the tech world, emphasized the importance of mastering the fundamentals of computational thinking for a successful career in tech during a discussion with tech YouTuber Sajjaad Khader that aired on Thursday. This skill, which involves logically breaking down problems and systematically designing solutions, remains essential despite the transformative impact of AI on coding and problem-solving.
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Nadella illustrated his point with a personal anecdote, explaining how his understanding of&nbsp;the underlying logic of a&nbsp;SQL query allowed him to effectively guide an AI-powered coding assistant, Microsoft&#8217;s Copilot, to resolve a bug. This example highlights the importance of understanding the fundamentals, as it enables individuals&nbsp;to use AI as a&nbsp;tool to enhance their capabilities rather than replace them.
He further predicts that AI will accelerate the transition&nbsp;from software engineer to software&nbsp;architect, democratizing the role by automating much of the coding &#8220;drudgery.&#8221; However, Nadella stresses&nbsp;that even when using AI&nbsp;for tasks like generating a markdown file, clear instructions are essential, requiring&nbsp;a blend of technical expertise&nbsp;and the ability to think&nbsp;like a systems engineer.
The CEO is enthusiastic that &#8220;The path to being that software architect gets speeded up.&#8221;
"All of us are going&nbsp;to be more software architects,"&nbsp;Nadella anticipates
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Why It Matters: In a recent conversation with Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nadella disclosed that AI now writes up to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45093643/ai-is-reshaping-coding-at-microsoft-says-nadella-30-of-code-now-ai-generated">30% of Microsoft&#8217;s </a>code base, marking a significant shift in software development. This underscores the increasing importance of computational thinking, as AI continues to reshape the industry.
Amid the AI-driven growth, Microsoft has been&nbsp;eliminating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45738506/microsoft-fires-hundreds-more-workers-amid-ai-fueled-growth-calls-it-positioning-the-company-for-success">hundreds of jobs</a>&nbsp;in a bid to position the company for success amid this transformative period. This underscores the need for individuals to equip themselves with the skills necessary to thrive in the AI-driven tech industry, as highlighted by Nadella&#8217;s advice.
However, this AI-driven transformation has not been without its challenges. Tech giants like&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft,&nbsp;Google&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and&nbsp;Shopify&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) have been racing to integrate AI, leading to engineers working faster with less thinking time and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45603978/as-amazon-microsoft-google-and-shopify-race-to-integrate-ai-engineers-say-theyre-working-faster-with-less-thinking-time-and-more-pressure-than-ever">more pressure </a>than ever. This further emphasizes the need for a strong foundation in computational thinking to navigate the evolving tech landscape.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Shares Top Tip For Aspiring Techies To Land A Job In AI Era: 'The Path To Being Software Architect Gets Speeded Up'

As Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) gears up for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, the focus is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45712700/apples-ai-struggles-to-keep-pace-with-rivals-ahead-of-wwdc-2025">be on major software updates</a>, but there's growing speculation about the possibility of surprise hardware announcements.
What Happened: While WWDC is traditionally a software-heavy event, rumors have been swirling about the potential unveiling of three key hardware products, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/06/new-hardware-at-wwdc-heres-what-the-rumors-say/">reported</a> 9To5Mac.
First, the Mac Pro, which hasn't seen a redesign in the Apple Silicon era, could be previewed at WWDC. Apple has a history of showcasing new Mac Pro models at the conference, so this would not be out of the ordinary.
Second, there's talk of a ‘HomePad' smart display making an appearance. This device would likely be tied to a new homeOS, which could be announced alongside it. The HomePad could compete with similar devices from competitors like Alphabet Inc.'s (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>) Google and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
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Lastly, AirTag 2, a rumored update to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42677323/apples-airtag-2-roundup-ultra-wideband-boost-safety-improvements-and-more-rumored-features">Apple's location tracker</a>, has been speculated to arrive in mid-2025. While it seems unusual for such a product to debut at WWDC, Apple's audience extends beyond developers, and the timing could make sense, the report added.
Why It&#8217;s Important: WWDC 2025 is Apple's last major event <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44348175/apples-iphone-17-air-to-usher-in-new-era-of-slimmer-portless-models">before the launch of the</a> iPhone 17 in the fall, making it a potential window for hardware announcements.&nbsp;
WWDC 2025 will be held <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45787471/apples-wwdc-2025-when-how-to-watch-the-keynote-and-what-to-expect">from June 9–13</a>, with the keynote livestreamed on June 9 at 1 p.m. ET.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Apple is showing a downward price trend across the short, medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional metrics can be found here</a>.
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China has issued temporary export licenses for rare-earth materials to suppliers of U.S. automakers.
What Happened: China has issued temporary export licenses to rare-earth suppliers for the top three U.S. automakers, according to a report by Reuters on Friday. This move comes amid ongoing supply chain disruptions due to Beijing&#8217;s export restrictions on these materials.
At least some of these licenses are valid for six months, as per two unnamed sources cited by Reuters. However, details regarding the quantity or specific items covered by the approval remain unclear.
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China&#8217;s decision in April to limit exports of rare earths and related magnets has affected supply chains crucial to automakers, aerospace manufacturers, semiconductor firms, and military contractors globally. The country&#8217;s dominance in the critical mineral industry is seen as a significant leverage point in its trade conflict with the U.S.
Suppliers for General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) received clearance for some rare earth export licenses on Monday, one source noted.
Why It Matters: The issuance of temporary licenses by China comes at a critical time when global automakers are grappling with potential production disruptions due to rare-earth supply shortages.
A report from May highlighted concerns from automakers like General Motors and Toyota Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) about<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/05/45708426/chinas-rare-earth-magnet-restrictions-threaten-auto-production-could-result-in-shutdown-of-assembly-lines-report"> potential factory shutdowns</a> due to these restrictions.
Furthermore, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45763345/amid-us-china-trade-war-global-automakers-warn-beijings-curbs-on-rare-earth-metals-could-significantly-impact-production">ongoing trade tensions</a> between the U.S. and China have exacerbated these challenges, with automakers worldwide warning of significant impacts on production.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45787521/us-auto-suppliers-urge-immediate-action-to-tackle-chinas-rare-earths-restrictions-amid-serious-real-time-risks">U.S. Vehicle Suppliers Association</a> has also called for immediate action to mitigate these risks. Meanwhile, Japan is reportedly planning to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45813163/japan-to-offer-us-rare-earth-lng-deal-to-ease-china-trade-war-tensions-at-tariff-talks-report"> offer a cooperation package to the U.S</a>. to ease trade tensions, which includes addressing rare-earth supply chain issues.
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China Grants Temporary Rare-Earth Licenses To US Automakers' Suppliers

President Donald Trump has stated he has no plans to communicate with Elon Musk, highlighting ongoing friction over the contentious ‘Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8217;
This announcement was made while Trump was aboard Air Force One, as reported by Reuters. Despite wishing Musk success with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Trump indicated he wasn&#8217;t considering speaking with the EV giant's CEO at the moment.
Trump also hinted at a potential review of Musk&#8217;s federal contracts, stating, &#8220;We&#8217;ll take a look at everything,&#8221; about the significant financial dealings.
A White House source, who chose to remain anonymous, suggested Trump might sell his red Tesla Model S, which had been previously displayed at the White House.
On the other hand, Musk has been vocally critical of the Republican tax and spending bill, expressing his disapproval on his social-media platform X. He argued that the bill could politically damage Republicans and exacerbate the national debt. Musk also floated the idea of creating a new political party to represent the middle majority.
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The discord between Trump and Musk follows a public fallout, with Musk&#8217;s allies largely silent. Investor James Fishback advised Musk to apologize, citing Trump&#8217;s patience. This situation could have implications for the upcoming midterm elections, as Musk&#8217;s financial backing might affect Republican control of Congress.
Why It Matters: The tension between Trump and Musk has been escalating, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45821929/trump-vs-musk-president-selling-his-tesla-is-targeting-robotaxis-next">Trump reportedly considering selling his Tesla</a> and targeting Musk&#8217;s ventures like robotaxis. This feud has already impacted financial markets, with nearly<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45809203/investors-pay-the-price-as-musk-trump-war-of-words-escalates-once-allies-now-foes-their-linked-stocks-crypto-and-funds-wipe-out-155-billion-in-a-single-day"> $155 billion wiped out</a> in a single day due to the public spat.
Furthermore, Musk&#8217;s support for Trump&#8217;s impeachment, suggesting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45808078/elon-musk-says-yes-to-impeaching-trump-replacing-him-with-jd-vance-amid-fierce-back-and-forth-over-big-beautiful-bill">replacing him with JD Vance</a>, has added fuel to the fire. Despite the ongoing conflict, there have been attempts to de-escalate the situation, with Trump&#8217;s aides urging him to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45807968/trump-signals-truce-with-elon-musk-after-online-feud-its-going-very-well-never-done-better"> soften his public criticism of Musk</a>.
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On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of granting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45810097/protecting-seniors-data-act-to-audit-doges-access-of-social-security-systems-identify-backdoor-channels-report">Social Security records</a>.
What Happened: The Supreme Court granted the Donald Trump administration's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45189902/trump-administration-pushes-supreme-court-to-greenlight-doge-access-to-americans-social-security-data-despite-lower-courts-fishing-expedition-warning">emergency request to lift a lower court's</a> ruling that had blocked DOGE's access to Social Security's data, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/06/supreme-court-doge-social-security-records-ruling-00393064">reported</a> Politico.&nbsp;
This decision allows DOGE's team, tasked with detecting and preventing fraud, to access personal information in the Social Security Administration's (SSA) systems, including tax and wage reports and disability payments.
A three-paragraph unsigned order from the court's majority stated, "We conclude that, under the present circumstances, SSA may proceed to afford members of the SSA DOGE Team access to the agency records in question in order for those members to do their work."
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However, the decision was met with dissent from three liberal justices. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in a 10-page dissent that the ruling posed &#8220;grave privacy risks for millions of Americans.&#8221;
Why It's Important: The legal battle over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45466451/elizabeth-warren-torches-doges-social-security-fraud-claims-pointing-at-internal-memo-discovery-says-elon-musk-jd-vance-and-trump-are-lying">DOGE's access to Social Security data</a> is one of several that emerged in the early weeks of Trump's second term, as a cost-cutting team led by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk spread throughout the federal government.
Last month, Musk ended his contentious four-month stint as head of the DOGE. Despite falling well short of the projected savings, President Trump honored him <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45708460/elon-musks-175-billion-in-doge-cut-falls-far-short-of-the-billionaires-goal-expect-to-achieve-over-time-the-trillion-dollars-of-savings-says-tesla-ceo">with a golden key to the White House</a>.
DOGE set out to cut $1 trillion in federal spending by targeting bureaucracy and inefficiencies. However, according to its own website, the initiative has only achieved $180 billion in documented savings to date.
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Trump's DOGE Gains Access To Social Security Records After Supreme Court Ruling, Raising Privacy Concerns For 'Millions Of Americans'

Ten years on from one of the most bitter legal battles in Britain's green energy sector, Dale Vince is still not mincing words. In a recent podcast appearance, the Ecotricity founder called Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk a "bad man running a bad company."
What Happened: Tesla proposed a collaboration with Ecotricity to boost EV charging infrastructure in the UK. The companies signed a non-disclosure agreement, and Ecotricity shared sensitive lease information with Tesla. However, it then turned into what Vince regards as an ambush, as he indicated in an interview with Novara Media.
One Sunday evening in 2015, Vince's colleague Simon Crowfoot <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/misdirected-email-sparks-electric-car-war-between-tesla-and-ecotricity-9533260.html">received an email</a> from Tesla. It was intended for a different Simon at Tesla, outlining a three-pronged plan to undermine Ecotricity: pressure landlords to breach contracts, launch a negative press campaign, and lobby government officials. The next morning, Ecotricity obtained a High Court injunction to block Tesla's moves. The legal battle played out over three years and <a href="https://www.current-news.co.uk/tesla-and-ecotricity-reach-out-of-court-settlement-over-electric-highways-d/">ended in a settlement</a>, with Tesla paying a major sum to Ecotricity.
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Why It Matters: The case was seen as a defining "David vs Goliath" moment in the UK's EV rollout. Vince claimed Tesla misused confidential data to strong-arm its way into motorway charging sites, while pretending to negotiate in good faith. "They came to us all nice as pie," Vince said. "And when we refused, they tried to take it by force." He later described Tesla's behavior as "at least amoral," and called their tactics "like cowboys."
Court disclosures revealed internal Tesla communications, including Elon Musk reportedly saying, "It's not their Electric Highway, it's our Electric Highway"—a comment Vince said highlighted the company's aggressive posture. The episode became a cautionary tale for British companies dealing with Silicon Valley giants.
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Vince has since sold the Electric Highway to GRIDSERVE, but his view of Musk hasn't softened. "I wouldn't buy his car," he said on the podcast. "There might have been a world in which I'd bought a Tesla but I think they're quite naff… I think he's a bad man running a bad company."
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One frustrated investor took to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/1l1smuu/what_exactly_is_the_stock_market_based_on_now/">Reddit</a> to ask a question many have quietly wondered: &#8220;What, exactly, is the stock market based on now?&#8221;
&#8220;Not fundamentals. Not technicals. Not economic data. Not historical precedent. Not major news. Not Trump&#8217;s &#8216;truth&#8217; tweets,&#8221; the person wrote.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More About Vibes Than Value?</h2>
Many agreed with the original poster, offering brief yet telling responses, such as &#8220;vibes&#8221; and &#8220;fumes.&#8221; One simply added, &#8220;Hope. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-does-the-stock-market-work">stock market is based</a> on the hope you can grow some money.&#8221;
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Others suggested the system is less about value and more about routine flows of cash. A highly upvoted comment read, &#8220;It's based on continuing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40753320/new-report-the-u-s-has-more-401-k-millionaires-than-ever-even-though-people-feel-the-economy-isn">massive inflows of 401(k) money</a>. Employed people socking away money in good times and bad. It means demand for stocks even when there is no rational reason for demand.&#8221;
Some pointed out that this cycle of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45484036/ramit-sethi-explains-how-automatic-investing-can-grow-your-wealth-if-you-dont-see-it-you-wont-miss-it">automatic investing</a> might be what's keeping the market afloat. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44473461/fund-managers-take-the-warren-buffet-route-even-as-retail-investors-pump-in-nearly-70-billion-into-us-stocks">Fund managers</a> end up with massive amounts of money that they must invest. It isn't optional,&#8221; one person wrote. &#8220;That means that fund manager gets a pile of money every month that has to go into the market no matter what realistic investing would dictate.&#8221;
Still, others raised concerns that this setup could eventually break. &#8220;This won&#8217;t hold when there&#8217;s more retired people than people investing for retirement,&#8221; someone warned.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is It Gambling Or Just A Bubble?</h2>
Several people argued that the market now behaves more like a casino than a pricing mechanism for company value.
&#8220;You&#8217;re not betting on how a company will do, you are betting on what other gamblers will do,&#8221; one person wrote. &#8220;If the news is good and hyped they will buy thinking that others will buy. This makes the price go up.&#8221;
A few chimed in with cultural references to explain the mood. One joked, &#8220;Economics is just astrology for dudes,&#8221; while another compared current market logic to mass hallucination: &#8220;We routinely mass hallucinate trillion-dollar valuations for companies that would take a half century of growth to justify.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Better Option?</h2>
Several commenters pointed out that most working-class people <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45674113/rules-changed-but-no-one-told-me-a-young-professional-says-their-rent-is-80-of-take-home-pay-how-is-this-supposed-to-be-sustainable">don't have better options</a>. &#8220;What other means do most people realistically have? None,&#8221; one user said. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/06/45762422/kevin-oleary-says-forget-the-classic-three-bedroom-2-500-square-foot-for-1-2m-now-youre-paying-that">Houses aren&#8217;t affordable</a>, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44818878/why-is-the-system-rigged-why-even-try-one-renter-asks-as-wages-stay-flat-and-rents-soar-while-landlo">rents are high</a>, food and bill prices are high. If people couldn&#8217;t invest in stocks, how would they build wealth?&#8221;
While some still held onto traditional ideas like long-term investing or company profits, others said those no longer hold the same weight.&nbsp;
Whether it&#8217;s vibes, inflows, hope or habit, this Reddit thread made one thing clear: more and more investors are wondering if the market&#8217;s behavior makes sense anymore.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">새로이 등장한 블록</h3>
<ul>
<li>스타벅스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)가 중국 사업의 일부 지분을 매각하려고 한다. 최근 1분기 중국 내 동일 매장 매출이 14% 감소하면서, 시애틀에 본사를 둔 이 커피 소매업체는 치열한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/11/42117962/starbucks-eyes-stake-sale-in-china-amid-fierce-competition-and-falling-sales">경제적 및 경쟁적 압박</a>에 적응하기 위한 파트너십을 모색하고 있다.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h3>
<ul>
<li>스낵 제조업체 하스사이드 푸드 솔루션스(Hearthside Food Solutions)이 파산했다. 사모펀드 소속 회사는 파트너스 그룹 홀딩 AG(Partners Group Holding AG)와 찰스뱅크 캐피털 파트너스(Charlesbank Capital Partners)의 소유 하에 쌓인 19억 달러의 부채를 정리하려고 한다. 두 회사는 하스사이드를 24억 달러 이상에 인수했다. 자산과 부채는 각각 10억 달러에서 100억 달러 사이이다. 작년에는 미국에서 파산한 사모펀드 포트폴리오 회사의 수가 <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/private-equity-portfolio-companies-on-track-for-most-bankruptcies-since-2020-74886821">2020년의 파산 건수를 초과</a>했다. 2024년이 더 나쁠지는 지켜봐야 한다.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>노스볼트(Northvolt)가 58억 달러의 부채로 파산 신청을 했다. 스웨덴 배터리 제조업체인 노스볼트는 폭스바겐 AG(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>)와 BMW AG(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>)에 배터리를 공급하며 작년에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31506581/volkswagen-bmw-battery-supplier-northvolt-eyes-raising-5b-via-debt">부채를 조달하기 위해 은행과 협상</a>했던 기억이 있다. 이제는 미국 챕터 11 파산 보호 신청에 따라 구조조정을 희망하고 있다.</li>
</ul>
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/42024210/benzinga-bulls-and-bears-tesla-disney-gold-and-hedge-funds-project-bitcoin-to-hit-100k-150k">벤징가의 불스 및 베어스: 테슬라, 디즈니, 금 &#8211; 그리고 헤지펀드가 비트코인이 10만 달러에서 15만 달러에 이를 것이라고 전망</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서의 업데이트</h3>
<ul>
<li>구글의 앤트로픽(Anthropic)에 대한 20억 달러 투자 계획이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/10/35474706/googles-ai-ambitions-grow-with-major-investment-in-openai-rival-anthropic">블룸버그</a>에 따르면 위험에 처해 있다. 앤트로픽은 제프 베이조스가 지원하는 인공지능(AI) 혁신 기업 오픈AI의 경쟁사입니다. 미국 법무부(DOJ)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">수요일 법원 제출에서</a> 알파벳(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>)의 구글이 온라인 검색 독점을 해체하기 위해 크롬 브라우저를 매각해야 한다고 권고했다. 여기서 끝나지 않는다. 규제 당국은 구글이 소비자가 정보를 검색하는 곳을 제어하는 회사와 어떤 거래도 할 수 없도록 금지해야 한다고 말했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42123646/google-anthropic-deal-in-jeopardy-as-us-justice-department-looks-to-snap-online-search-monopoly">이에는 AI 제품도 포함</a>된다.</li>
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<ul>
<li>리키 윌리엄스(Ricky Williams)의 하이즈맨(Highsman)이 대마초 브랜드 프로즌 필즈(Frozen Fields)와 합병하여 톱 시드(Top Seed Inc)를 형성했다. 이 파트너십은 대마초와 대마 산업 분야를 통합하여 제품을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/42097662/ricky-williams-highsman-merges-with-hemp-brand-frozen-fields">향상시키고 공급망을 통제</a>한다.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>메이크마이트립(MakeMyTrip)이 하페이(Happay)를 크레드(CRED)로부터 인수했다. 이 거래는 인도에서 기업 여행 및 경비 관리 솔루션을 강화할 것으로 예상된다. 하페이의 팀은 메이크마이트립과 통합되어 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/11/42039458/makemytrip-agrees-to-acquire-happay-bolstering-its-arsenal-for-corporate-travel-solutions">900개 이상의 고객을 지원</a>할 것이다.</li>
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<ul>
<li>앰코(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>)와 베리 글로벌 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BERY#NYSE">BERY</a>)가 주식 거래로 합병하기로 합의했으며, 이번 거래은 베리 주식을 주당 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/42069248/amcor-and-berry-seal-the-deal-73-59-per-share-merger-to-forge-packaging-powerhouse">73.59달러로 평가</a>했다.</li>
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<li>일본제철(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NISTF#OTC">NISTF</a>)의 경영진이 펜실베니아로 출장을 가서 US 스틸(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>)에 대한 150억 달러 인수 제안을 지지받으려 했다. 이 일본 철강 거인은 워싱턴에서 정치적 저항에 직면하고 있다. 모리 타카히로(Takahiro Mori), 일본제철의 부회장이 인수 찬성을 위해 토요일에 피츠버그에 도착했다. 이 거래는 조 바이든 대통령과 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선자가 모두 미국 철강회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42056111/nippon-steel-execs-rally-support-in-pennsylvania-amid-pushback-on-us-steel-takeover">미국 소유로 남아있기를 선호</a>한다고 반대에 직면하고 있다.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서의 메모</h3>
다윈 파이낸셜 컴퍼니(Darwin Financial Company)의 공동 설립자 조슈아 로빈슨(Joshua Robinson)은 INYOAG LLC와의 5,500만 달러 자금 조달 거래를 발표했다. 이 자금은 캘리포니아 이노 카운티에 있는 태양열 발전 광산 개발에 사용될 예정이며, 해당 지역에는 은, 납, 아연, 텅스텐 및 구리 매장량이 확인되어 있다. 로빈슨과의 대화 내용은 다음과 같다:
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">BZ: 다윈 금융과 기초 금속 광산업체 INYOAG 간의 거래 구조는 어떻게 되나요? </h4>
로빈슨: 이번 거래 구조는 5,500만 달러 프로젝트 자금 조달 패키지로, 세 가지 구성 요소로 나누어진다: 황화물 및 산화물 생산에 각각 1,750만 달러 및 1,250만 달러의 6년 만기 채권, 그리고 광산이 월 1,000만 달러의 매출을 달성할 경우에만 발동되는 2,000만 달러의 조건부 주식 투자이다. 우리는 두 생산 트랙에서 총 매출의 17%를 확보하며, 이는 안전한 록박스 방식으로 구조화된다. 이것은 단순한 주식 투자가 아니며, 우리는 추가적인 상승 가능성을 제공하기 위해 특별히 이렇게 설계했다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">추가 투자자/합작 투자 파트너를 찾고 있나요? </h4>
네, 우리는 이것을 여러 층의 상승 가능성을 창출하기 위해 고의적으로 구조화했다. 이는 광산 분야에서 꽤 독특한 접근 방식이다. 우리는 생산에서의 단기 현금 흐름과 상당한 확장 가능성을 제공하는 하이브리드 모델을 만들었다. 우리는 이미 기존 광산 업체들로부터 관심을 받고 있지만, 특히 중요한 광물의 전략적 가치를 이해하는 새로운 투자자들을 이 분야에 끌어들이는 것에 대해 기대하고 있다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">중요 광물의 외국 공급원에 의존하는 것의 단점은 무엇인가요? </h4>
중국의 최근 움직임은 여기서 긴급성을 강조한다. 중국은 이미 게르마늄과 갈륨에 대한 수출 통제를 시행했고, 최근 안티모니도 목록에 추가했다. 이는 더 이상 이론적인 문제가 아니라, 실제로 발생하고 있다. 우리는 방산 및 기술에 필수적인 이러한 광물에 대해 공급망의 지역적 회복력을 구축해야 한다. 다윈 광산은 단일 자산에서 여러 중요한 광물의 국내 공급원을 구축할 수 있는 독특한 기회를 제공한다. 이는 찾기 어려운 일이다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">광산은 태양열로 운영되나요? </h4>
100MW 시설은 광산만을 전력 공급하는 것이 아니라, 우리가 생산하는 광물로 발전소 규모의 에너지 저장 시스템을 개발할 수 있는 충분한 청정 에너지를 생성할 것이다. 이는 우리의 광산 운영이 청정 에너지 배치를 직접 지원하는 선순환을 만든다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2025년 목표는 무엇인가요? </h4>
2025년의 주요 목표는 자금 지원 후 6개월 이내에 황화물 생산을 하루 300톤으로, 9개월 이내에 산화물 생산을 하루 200톤으로 끌어올리는 것이다. 이는 월 1,000만 달러의 매출을 달성하게 되며, 그 후 심화된 광산 개발 프로그램이 발동다.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">새로 등장한 블록</h3>
에볼런트 헬스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/evh" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for EVH">EVH</a>)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40529349/evolent-health-explores-sale-garners-inbound-interest-from-private-equity-firms" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">매물로 나온 것</a>으로 알려졌다. 버지니아 주 알링턴에 본사를 둔 이 소프트웨어 회사는 인수 문의를 받은 후 경매 프로세스를 시작했다. 잠재적인 구혼자 중에는 TPG(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tpg" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for TPG">TPG</a>), 클레이톤, 듀블리에 &amp; 라이스(Clayton, Dubilier &amp; Rice), KKR &amp; 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kkr" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for KKR">KKR</a>)가 있다. 로이터는 건강 보험사 엘레반스 헬스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/elv" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ELV">ELV</a>)가 한 사모 펀드 파트너와 협력하여 거래를 추진할 수 있다고 보고했다.
<div class="sc-grPMMF hjTkfb ticker-box-wrapper">암 치료제 개발에 주력하는 기업인 크로노스 바이오(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kron" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for KRON">KRON</a>)가 인수나 합병 등 &#8216;전략적 대안&#8217;을 모색하고 있다. 캘리포니아주 샌머테이오에 본사를 둔 크로노스 바이오는 9월 30일 현재 1억 2,490만 달러의 현금 보유고를 보고했다.</div>
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생고뱅(OTCPK:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/codgf" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CODGF">CODGF</a>) (OTCPK:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/codyy" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CODYY">CODYY</a>)은 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/st-gobain-is-said-to-weigh-2-5-billion-sale-of-auto-glass-unit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">블룸버그</a>에 따르면 최대 25억 유로(26억 달러)에 달하는 자동차 유리 사업부 매각을 고려하고 있다. 이 회사는 광범위한 비즈니스 평가의 일환으로 이러한 전략적 움직임을 고려하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다. 이번 매각은 운영을 간소화하고 핵심 사업 분야에 집중하려는 생고뱅(Saint-Gobain)의 노력과 일치한다.
쉘(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shel" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SHEL" data-google-interstitial="false">SHEL</a>)은 탄소 상쇄 포트폴리오의 대부분을 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/shell-aims-to-sell-majority-stake-in-carbon-offsets-business?srnd=phx-deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">폐기하려고</a> 한다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-08-31/shell-silently-abandoned-its-100-million-a-year-plan-to-offset-co2-emissions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2018</a>년에 수십 개의 프로젝트를 포괄하는 오프셋 포트폴리오를 처음 출시했다.
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유니레버(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>)는 우녹스(Unox) 수프, 코니멕스(Conimex) 조미료 등 일부 네덜란드 식품 브랜드의 판매를 모색하고 있다. 로이터에 따르면 회사는 대신 자사의 가장 큰 &#8216;파워&#8217; 라벨에 집중할 것이라고 한다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h3>
알렉스 존스(Alex Jones)의 미디어 회사인 인포워스(Infowars)가 디 어니언(The Onion)에 인수되었다는 소식이다. 이 거래의 뒷받침은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">샌디 훅(</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">Sandy Hook</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">) 피해자</a> 가족들로, 이들은 존스가 10억 달러 이상의 명예훼손 판결을 지고 있는 상황에서 이 거래를 시가에 상징적 정의라고 찬양했다. 일론 머스크 및 터커 칼슨 등 우파 인사들의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36168941/elon-musks-controversial-move-alex-jones-returns-to-x-after-user-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">동정을 받아온</a> 존스는 눈에 띄게 괴로워하는 소셜 미디어 영상을 통해 &#8220;민주당&#8221;을 비난하며 인수를 확인했다.
다이아몬드 스포츠 그룹(Diamond Sports Group)의 구조 조정에는 부채를 약 90억 달러에서 2억 달러로 줄이는 것이 포함될 것이라고 <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42388454/diamond-sports-group-emerges-bankruptcy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN</a>이 보도했다. 구조조정 계획은 다이아몬드가 부채 보유자들로부터 &#8220;거의 만장일치의 지지&#8221;로 분류한 것을 받았다. 현재 1억 달러의 유동성을 보유하고 있는 다이아몬드는 파산 상태에서 벗어나 독립 기업으로 운영될 예정이다. 모회사인 싱클레어(Sinclair)는 2019년에 폭스(Fox)로부터 지역 채널을 106억 달러에 인수하기 위해 80억 달러의 빚을 졌다. 그 빚은 다이아몬드의 파산에 기여했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 업데이트</h3>
현재 휴마나(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hum" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for HUM" data-google-interstitial="false">HUM</a>)가 적극적으로 매각을 추진하고 있다는 구체적인 징후는 없다. 시그나 그룹(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ci" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CI" data-google-interstitial="false">CI</a>)이 휴마나를 인수한다는 최근 추측이 확실하게 해결되었으며, 시그나는 현재로서는 휴마나와의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41877573/cigna-not-pursuing-humana-merger-stock-soars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">합병을 추진하지 않는다</a>고 명시적으로 밝혔다. 이러한 해명은 새로운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">공화당 행정부와 의회</a> 하에서 보다 관대한 독점 금지 검토가 이루어질 가능성에 따라 선거 후 소문이 다시 불붙은 후에 나온 것이다.
스피릿 항공(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/save" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SAVE" data-google-interstitial="false">SAVE</a>)는 더 이상 프론티어 항공(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ulcc" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ULCC" data-google-interstitial="false">ULCC</a>)과 거래 협상을 진행하지 않는다. 현재 파산 계획을 확정하기 위해 채권 보유자와 사전 논의가 진행 중이다. 이 항공사는 계속해서 증가하는 손실과 다가오는 부채 만기 문제로 어려움을 겪고 있다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41932146/spirit-airlines-nears-bankruptcy-creditors-may-approve-equity-cancellation-heres-what-it-means-for-investors-as-shares-fall-with-a-thud" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">월스트리트 저널</a>에 따르면 파산 신청은 몇 주 안에 이뤄질 것으로 예상된다.
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메이 파마(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/meip" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for MEIP" data-google-interstitial="false">MEIP</a>)는 계속해서 M&amp;A 기회를 모색하고 있으며 오펜하이머(Oppenheimer &amp; Co., Inc.)를 전담 재무 자문사로 고용하여 프로세스를 지원한다. 2025회계연도 1분기 동안 회사는 인력 감축을 포함한 현금 보존 노력을 시작했으며, 이는 회사의 운영 및 전략 방향이 발전함에 따라 단계적으로 계속될 것이다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서의 메모</h3>
월스트리트는 공화당이 의회를 장악하고 규제를 완화함에 따라 M&amp;A가 급증할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 분석가들은 리나 칸(Lina Khan) 연방거래위원회(FTC) 위원장의 해임으로 인해 독점 금지 조사가 쉬워질 것으로 예상하고 있다. 뱅크 오브 아메리카는 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선자와 같은 공화당 행정부가 역사적으로 민주당 행정부에 비해 금융 부문 M&amp;A 활동을 50% 이상 육성했다는 점을 강조한다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카는 또한 금리 인하가 발효되고 경제 상황이 안정화됨에 따라 2025년은 M&amp;A에 있어 더 좋은 해가 될 수 있다고 예측한다. 다음은 은행이 수집한 5가지 잠재적 목표 목록이다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">전체 목록</a>을 보려면 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">여기를 클릭</a>하세요.
<table class="block core-block table" style="height: 336px;" width="895">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>회사</th>
<th>섹터</th>
<th>시가 총액 ($M)</th>
<th>기업 가치 대비 잉여 현금 흐름 (%)</th>
<th>장기 성장 기대치 (%)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>유니버셜 헬스 서비스 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/uhs" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for UHS" data-google-interstitial="false">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>헬스케어</td>
<td>13,932</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>25.3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>랄프 로렌 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for RL" data-google-interstitial="false">RL</a>)</td>
<td>소비재</td>
<td>12,473</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>파라마운트 글로벌 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/para" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for PARA" data-google-interstitial="false">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>통신 서비스</td>
<td>7,250</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>46.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>자빌 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/jbl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for JBL" data-google-interstitial="false">JBL</a>)</td>
<td>기술</td>
<td>14,480</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>12.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>해즈브로 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/has" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for HAS" data-google-interstitial="false">HAS</a>)</td>
<td>소비재</td>
<td>9,215</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>27.5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</div>
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