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Series Portfolios Trust Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF

Israel&#8217;s securities regulator&nbsp;granted approval for six investment houses to launch hedge funds tracking Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) price on New Year&#8217;s Eve, local media reported Wednesday.
What Happened: The funds are all set to launch on Dec. 31, the last&nbsp;trading day of the year, after getting the regulatory go-ahead from the&nbsp;Israel Securities Authority, <a href="https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/h1mzzvkhyx">according </a>to financial news platform Calcalist and Globes.
Some funds will align with BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) while others will follow the index launched by S&amp;P&nbsp;or the Chicago Stock Exchange.&nbsp;One fund plans to adopt an active strategy, aiming to outperform Bitcoin&#8217;s price performance.
The funds will be offered by Ayalon, IBI, Meitav, More, Migdal Capital Markets, and Phoenix, with management fees in the range of 0.25%-1.25%.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42677932/russian-firms-adopt-bitcoin-for-global-trade-in-response-to-western-sanctions-should-be-expanded-and-developed-further">Russian Firms Adopt Bitcoin For Global Trade In Response To Western Sanctions: &#8216;Should Be Expanded And Developed Further&#8217;</a>
The launch of&nbsp;Bitcoin mutual funds and ETFs&nbsp;is a result of persistent lobbying and&nbsp;requests by investment houses to&nbsp;the Securities Authority over the&nbsp;past two years, the report mentioned. The regulator only granted final approval last week, on the condition that all investment houses launch the products simultaneously.
The Israel Securities authority didn&#8217;t immediately respond to Benzinga&#8217;s request for confirmation.
Why It Matters: The rise of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds has been reshaping institutional engagement with digital assets. Experts at the recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/digital-assets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;conference expressed consensus that ETFs removed barriers that once deterred traditional investors from entering the cryptocurrency market. 
Furthermore, a leading Bloomberg analyst, Eric Balchunas, said that Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42666635/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-could-outshine-sp-500-tracking-spy-to-become-top-investment-vehicle-but-it-will-take-a-long-time-says-prominent-analyst">had the potential </a>to surpass SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust to become the world's top exchange-traded fund.
According to SoSo Value, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs <a href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">held </a>$110 billion, or 5.7% of the total supply, as of this writing, with Blackrock&#8217;s IBIT leading the pack with over $50 billion in assets under management.
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The Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) ecosystem announced early access to their highly anticipated virtual space, Shib: The Metaverse, on Christmas, promising an immersive experience like never before.
What Happened: Lucie, Shiba Inu&#8217;s marketing lead, made the announcement via X, describing the metaverse as &#8220;a platform for creativity, connection, and ownership.&#8221;
The platform, built over Shibarium, Shiba Inu&#8217;s Layer-2 blockchain, is a fusion between real and virtual worlds, allowing people to engage through digital avatars. 
Think of it as digital real estate, where users can own and trade huge plots of land. Additionally, the metaverse gives access to a personal space, where they can build and manage their own virtual words based on their vision.
The land could be purchased using the SHIB token, potentially boosting the utility and demand of the popular dog-themed coin.
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Shytoshi Celebrates As Shiba Inu Virtual World 'Shib The Metaverse' Goes Live On Christmas

Iran&#8217;s reformist government has lifted the ban on Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) WhatsApp, and 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 Play.
What Happened: Iran&#8217;s reformist government, led by Masoud Pezeshkian, has lifted this ban, marking a significant move towards reducing internet restrictions, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/bb68c686-89d2-4305-bd1e-94452795809c">reported</a> the Financial Times.
This decision was made during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, overcoming resistance from hardline factions within the Islamic regime, the report noted, citing Iranian media.
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The move is part of a broader effort by Pezeshkian&#8217;s administration to ease pressures on civil society.
Sattar Hashemi, Iran's telecommunications minister, stated on X, &#8220;Today, we took the first step towards lifting internet restrictions by demonstrating unity,&#8221; adding, &#8220;This path will continue&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">امروز گام اول رفع محدودیت از اینترنت را با همدلی و وفاق برداشتیم. از پیگیری رییس‌جمهور و همراهی رسانه‌ها و فعالان ممنونم و بیش از پیش به این همراهی و همدلی نیازمندیم. این مسیر ادامه دارد…
&mdash; Sattar Hashemi (@HashemiSattar) <a href="https://twitter.com/HashemiSattar/status/1871552451247251913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Despite restrictions, Iranians have accessed platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram through widely available VPNs.
Reformists accuse hardliners of hypocrisy, alleging they profit from VPN sales. They also argue that easing restrictions could alleviate public discontent.
Hardliners view the internet as a tool for adversaries like the U.S. and Israel to wage a &#8220;soft war&#8221; against Iran.
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According to Iranian Students Polling Agency surveys, WhatsApp usage rose steadily from 16.6% in December 2015 to 25% after Telegram&#8217;s ban, reaching 71.4% by August 2021.
Instagram usage grew from 25.5% in December 2015 to 53.1% by August 2021, establishing it as the second-most popular platform in the country.
The lifting of the ban also comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. Last month, Iran&#8217;s foreign ministry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41869511/iran-calls-trump-assassination-plot-claims-completely-baseless">dismissed accusations</a> by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding an alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump.
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Iran Turning Soft? Reformist Government Lifts WhatsApp, Google Play Ban — Promises 'This Path Will Continue'

Leading cryptocurrencies remained rock steady on Christmas day, retaining advances made the day before.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.08%</td>
<td>$99,024.30</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin sailed to a one-week high of $99,800 during overnight trading, narrowly missing the crucial $100,000 milestone. The leading cryptocurrency hit $98,000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries/24/12/42674886/santa-rally-kicks-off-on-wall-street-stocks-gain-tesla-soars-bitcoin-hits-98000">just a day earlier on Christmas Eve</a>, defying days of downward price action.&nbsp;
Ethereum witnessed a bumpy trajectory, wobbling between $3,440 and $3,510.&nbsp;Trading volumes for both blue-chip currencies were down significantly.
Over $200 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations accounting for $115 million.
Bitcoin's Open Interest rose marginally by 0.24% in the last 24 hours. The number of traders placing upside bets on the cryptocurrency declined vis-à-vis those betting against it, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
Funding rates rose on top exchanges, indicating that traders expected Bitcoin's price to rise.
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.43 trillion, following a decrease of 0.11% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures were broadly unchanged on Wednesday overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures was down or 0.06%, as of 8:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.01%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures added 0.15%.
The stock market was closed for the Christmas holiday. The Japanese market opened higher, with the Nikkei 225 index gaining 0.44%, a day after a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/japan/japan-government-plans-record-730-bln-budget-next-fiscal-year-jiji-reports-2024-12-25/">report </a>said the country was compiling a record $735 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
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Analyst Notes: Well-known cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez deemed $97,300 the "most significant support" for Bitcoin, with over 1.5 million wallets accumulating 1.49 million BTCs around the level.
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&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1872029000929047035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Popular on-chain analytics firm Santiment revealed a positive crowd sentiment after Bitcoin's bullish Christmas rally, with many anticipating the asset to hit $110,000 next.
"Historically, we will see $110,000 Bitcoin only after the crowd doesn&#8217;t expect it," Santiment cautioned.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f9d1;&#x200d;&#x1f384;&#x1f4c8; Bitcoin has jumped to as high as $99.8K on a bullish Christmas crypto performance. Traders are now swinging bullish once again, with speculation of $110K getting rampant. Historically, we will see $110K Bitcoin only after the crowd doesn&#39;t expect it, as this image shows. <a href="https://t.co/j4w3VQ4Zio">pic.twitter.com/j4w3VQ4Zio</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1872090202673742217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise, Dogecoin Slides Amid Positive Christmas Sentiment: Analyst Cautions $110K Target For BTC Possible Only When...

Elon Musk has shared a preview of the collaboration between McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) Japan and the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
What Happened: This partnership was first announced on Dec. 19, 2024. On Wednesday, McDonald Japan's official X, formerly Twitter, page posted a follow-up preview video featuring original voice actors.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">運命に導かれた3つのバーガーが マクドナルドに集結。 エヴァンゲリオンバーガー 1/6(月)発売 <a href="https://t.co/6S5JO3Mpi7">pic.twitter.com/6S5JO3Mpi7</a>
&mdash; マクドナルド (@McDonaldsJapan) <a href="https://twitter.com/McDonaldsJapan/status/1872047167419920837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The collaboration&#8217;s highlight is the McDonald&#8217;s Evangelion Value Set, offering three unique transforming figurines.
These figures morph from McDonald&#8217;s items—a Big Mac, French fries, and McShake—into EVA units. The set is priced at 3,900 yen (about $24) and requires a lottery registration via the McDonald&#8217;s Japan app, running until Jan. 10.
Winners will be notified on Jan. 16, with collection available from Jan. 20 to 26.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: McDonald&#8217;s Japan is renowned for its anime-themed promotions. Considering Evangelion, which debuted nearly 30 years ago, remains a cultural phenomenon, this latest venture has captured massive attention.
Previously, Guillaume Huin, senior marketing director at McDonald's U.S., said on X that he was eagerly attempting to get his hands on a set.
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&mdash; Guillaume Huin (@HuinGuillaume) <a href="https://twitter.com/HuinGuillaume/status/1869802393887748457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Musk has previously also interacted with McDonald&#8217;s. He once famously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41148843/much-wow-how-elon-musk-went-from-promising-to-eat-a-happy-meal-if-mcdonalds-adopts-dogecoi">promised to eat a Happy Meal</a> on live television if the fast-food chain adopted Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) as a payment method.
This <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/01/25206297/elon-musk-says-hell-eat-a-happy-meal-on-tv-if-mcdonalds-accepts-dogecoin-is-there-somethin">playful challenge</a> sparked significant interest within the Dogecoin community.
Rumors of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/10/41198120/elon-musk-vs-mcdonalds-tesla-fans-wanted-collaboration-instead-they-get-new-product-launch-co">potential collaboration</a> between McDonald&#8217;s and Tesla Inc. had circulated earlier in 2024, coinciding with the Robotaxi Day. However, these rumors did not materialize.
Price Action: McDonald&#8217;s stock has fallen 1.03% year-to-date, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">according to Benzinga Pro data</a>. However, analyst reports from BofA Securities, Truist Securities, and BMO Capital have set an average price target of $333.67 for MCD, indicating a potential upside of 13.60%.
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McDonald's Evangelion Collaboration Advert Catches Elon Musk's Eye. Here's What The Techno King Shared

In the face of global and national political upheavals, the U.S. economy is projected to maintain its exceptional performance, surpassing other major economies in 2025, as per economist Mohamed El Erian.
What Happened: El Erian attributes the strength of the U.S. economy to its significant foreign capital attraction and large-scale investment in future productivity drivers, competitiveness, and growth, according to a Project Syndicate report shared by the economist on X Wednesday.
The former PIMCO CEO said the U.S. economy is &#8220;likely to continue outperforming other major economies in 2025."
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Despite political turmoil in many countries, including the collapse of governments in France and Germany and the political transition in the U.S. following Donald Trump&#8217;s victory, the economy has remained resilient. This resilience is also evident in the face of geopolitical challenges, such as the &#8220;axis of convenience&#8221; comprising China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, seeking to challenge the Western-dominated international order.
On the other hand, Europe and China are grappling with significant economic weaknesses, with Europe struggling&nbsp;with low growth and large&nbsp;budget deficits, and China facing the threat of &#8220;Japanification.&#8221;
Despite these challenges, the U.S. economy has not only remained stable but has also pulled further ahead. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with the U.S. likely to continue outperforming other major economies.
However, El Erian warns that political and geopolitical upheaval poses a risk to the endurance of U.S. economic exceptionalism.
&#8220;My baseline scenario for the [U.S.] includes a somewhat lower immediate growth rate, even as the economy outperforms its peers, and sticky inflation,&#8221; wrote El Erian.
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Why It Matters: The US economy&#8217;s performance in 2025 has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42137929/2025-us-economy-outlook-cloudier-than-normal-jpmorgan-says-boom-bust-scenarios">topic of discussion</a> among experts. JPMorgan&#8217;s chief economist, Michael Feroli, previously outlined a divided economic outlook for 2025, influenced by the 2024 elections and the early policy indications from the incoming Trump administration.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41461338/imf-upwardly-revises-us-economic-growth-but-warns-under-current-policies-the-us-public-debt-is-not-s">revised its forecast</a> for U.S. growth in 2025, projecting a 2.2% growth, which is 0.3 percentage point higher than previous estimates.
Moreover,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42024472/goldman-sachs-us-to-dominate-2025-growth-with-2-5-gdp-boost-euro-area-will-struggle">Goldman Sachs Research</a>&nbsp;predicts a strong year for global economic growth in 2025, with the US expected to lead the way, significantly surpassing the consensus of 1.9%.
However, El Erian&#8217;s prediction of the US economy outperforming other major economies aligns with his earlier warning about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/24/12/42677086/treasury-yields-could-hit-5-in-2025-mohamed-el-erian-warns-will-next-year-bring-head-winds-for-surging-markets">U.S. Treasury yields potentially hitting 5% in 2025</a>, as markets digest the Federal Reserve's revised rate outlook and end-of-year dynamics.
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Cryptocurrencies and stocks associated with &#8220;Roaring Kitty&#8221; rose Wednesday following the famed trader&#8217;s apparent &#8216;Merry Christmas&#8217; wish.
What happened: Keith Gill, better known online as Roaring Kitty, became active on the special day after he posted a picture of a neatly wrapped gift.
The message conveyed his Christmas wish and wasn't as cryptic as some of his earlier social media posts.
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The frenzy took over immediately. Shares of GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), connected to Roaring Kitty's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39799183/whats-going-on-with-gamestop-stock">historic 2021 short squeeze</a>, <a href="https://robinhood.com/us/en/stocks/GME/">jumped</a> 7.68% in Robinhood's overnight trading to $33.50.
Similarly, a meme coin of the same name, GmeStop (GME), rose 5% to a market capitalization of $31.26 million, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/gme/">according </a>to CoinMarketCap. The Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based coin witnessed a 43% jump in trading volume in the last 24 hours,&nbsp;
Another coin, Kitty Inu (KITTY) surged 17.96% in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;
Note that these meme coins have no fundamental ties to GameStop or Roaring Kitty but are just playing on the speculations of a short squeeze of the meme stock and a possible repetition of the 2021 event.
Roaring Kitty's social posts have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39807951/why-are-gamestop-and-kitty-themed-memecoins-trading-higher-today-read-on">drastically moved</a> the traditional and cryptocurrency markets in 2024, especially after his comeback in May.
The trader has shared position updates on Reddit and even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39231962/roaring-kitty-draws-600k-live-viewers-in-youtube-return-im-alive">hosted a livestream</a> on his YouTube channel during market hours.
Price Action: Shares of GameStop closed 0.78% higher at $31.14 during Tuesday&#8217;s regular trading session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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In response to US President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, the Danish government has significantly ramped up defense spending for the Arctic territory. This announcement was made shortly after Trump&#8217;s statement.
What Happened: Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced a substantial investment in Greenland&#8217;s defense, amounting to a &#8220;double digit billion amount&#8221; in krone, equivalent to at least $1.5bn. The investment package includes the procurement of two inspection ships, long-range drones, and additional dog sled teams, as well as bolstering staffing at Arctic Command in Nuuk and an upgrade for one of Greenland&#8217;s main civilian airports, <a href="http://Denmark Ramps Up Greenland's Defense Budget Amid Trump's Renewed Acquisition Interest In response to US President-elect Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, the Danish government has significantly ramped up defense spending for the Arctic territory. This announcement was made shortly after Trump's statement. What Happened: As reported by a BBC article on Thursday, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced a substantial investment in Greenland's defense, amounting to a &quot;double digit billion amount&quot; in krone, equivalent to at least $1.5bn (£1.2bn). The investment package includes the procurement of two inspection ships, long-range drones, and additional dog sled teams, as well as increased staffing at Arctic Command in Nuuk and an upgrade for one of Greenland's main civilian airports. Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, holds strategic importance to the US due to its location on the shortest route from North America to Europe and its significant mineral reserves. The territory also houses a large US space facility. See Also: Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF Reverses In December: What's Going On? Trump expressed on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the &quot;ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity&quot; for the US. However, Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede responded, stating &quot;we are not for sale&quot;, but emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and trade. Analysts suggest that Denmark's defense boost has been under discussion for a while and should not be seen as a direct response to Trump's comments. If Denmark fails to protect the waters around Greenland from potential encroachments by China and Russia, US demands for greater control could increase. Why It Matters: Trump's controversial remarks about acquiring Greenland and reclaiming the Panama Canal have been seen as part of his &quot;America First&quot; agenda, which emphasizes asserting U.S. interests on the global stage. The idea of buying Greenland apparently came from cosmetics heir, Ronald Lauder, as revealed in an upcoming book. Trump's call to reclaim the Panama Canal has sparked backlash from Panama's President José Raúl Mulino, highlighting potential tensions that could affect maritime trade through the critical waterway. Read Next: Biden Dumps Student Loan Forgiveness Plans: What It Means For Borrowers, Loan Providers Like SoFi">reported</a> BBC on Wednesday.
Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, holds strategic importance to the U.S. due to its location on the shortest route from North America to Europe and its significant mineral reserves. The territory also houses a large U.S. space facility.
Trump expressed on Truth Social, that the &#8220;ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity&#8221; for the U.S. However, Greenland&#8217;s Prime Minister Mute Egede responded, stating &#8220;We are not for sale&#8221;, but emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and trade.
Analysts suggest that Denmark&#8217;s defense boost has been under discussion for a while and should not be viewed as a direct response to Trump&#8217;s comments. If Denmark fails to protect the waters around Greenland from potential encroachments by China and Russia, US demands for greater control could increase.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42678846/trumps-controversial-remarks-on-panama-canal-and-greenland-safeguarding-trade-and-security-or-grabbing-power">controversial remarks</a> about acquiring Greenland and reclaiming the Panama Canal have been seen as part of his &#8220;America First&#8221; agenda, which emphasizes asserting U.S. interests on the global stage. The idea of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/09/28875236/donald-trumps-said-greenland-purchase-was-his-idea-but-it-came-from-a-new-york-cosmetics-heir-reveal">buying Greenland</a> apparently came from cosmetics heir, Ronald Lauder, as revealed in an upcoming book. 
Trump&#8217;s call to reclaim the Panama Canal has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42639737/trumps-call-to-reclaim-panama-canal-sparks-backlash-every-square-meter-belongs-to-panama-says-president-mulino">sparked backlash</a> from Panama's President José Raúl Mulino, highlighting potential tensions that could affect maritime trade through the critical waterway.
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Mark Cuban took to the Bluesky platform on Dec. 1 to issue a dire warning about the future of housing affordability. His message? It's not interest rates that will be the top challenge for homeowners in the next few years – it's home insurance.
Cuban said:
"Home insurance in areas hit by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41222716/as-florida-prepares-for-one-of-deadliest-hurricanes-here-are-some-potential-stock-winners-and-lo">repetitive disasters</a> will be the number one housing affordability issue over the next four years. And possibly going into the midterms. More so than interest rates.&nbsp;
Florida in particular is going to have huge problems."
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This comment wasn't made in a vacuum. Cuban was responding to a post by another Bluesky user, @AmyL, who painted a grim picture of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/04/38046445/florida-governor-ron-desantis-raises-alarm-by-calling-citizens-insurance-not-solvent-as-an-explosive">housing market in Florida</a>:
"Here in Florida we have a housing crisis of our own – developers are building affordable homes all around, but many are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/10/41353947/5-6-million-vacant-homes-in-america-are-we-misunderstanding-the-housing-crisis-experts-weigh-in">sitting empty</a> because people can't afford the necessary home insurance."
Cuban's concern is rooted in the growing number of natural disasters hitting regions like Florida, California and the Gulf Coast. Hurricanes, wildfires and flooding are becoming more frequent and severe, leading insurance companies to either raise premiums dramatically or pull out of these markets altogether.
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Take Florida, for example. Once a haven for retirees and snowbirds, the state faces skyrocketing insurance premiums due to its vulnerability to hurricanes. Some insurers have stopped offering coverage, forcing homeowners to rely on state-backed programs that aren't always sufficient.
This has created a vicious cycle:
• Homes in disaster-prone areas are becoming increasingly expensive to insure.
• Without insurance, many prospective buyers are priced out, even if the home is "affordable."
• Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40837523/suze-orman-isnt-wasting-money-on-insurance-for-her-condo-im-not-paying-28-000-a-year-when-the-in">property damage risks</a> remain high, discouraging investment and leaving homes empty.
It's not just Florida. Here are some areas in the U.S. known for frequent natural disasters – and the ripple effects they're experiencing:
1. California: Wildfires have devastated entire communities, leading to billions in damages and skyrocketing premiums.
2. Texas: Hurricanes, flooding and hailstorms make parts of the state a high-risk zone for insurers.
3. Louisiana: Like Florida, Louisiana is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and rising sea levels.
4. Oklahoma: Tornadoes regularly wreak havoc, increasing home repair costs and insurance premiums.
5. Midwest States: Flooding from rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri has made some areas nearly uninsurable.
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Cuban's prediction that home insurance will become a political issue makes sense. As premiums rise and insurers retreat, state and federal governments may have to step in to prevent housing markets in disaster-prone areas from collapsing.
But it's not just about legislation. This crisis is a wake-up call for how we handle climate change, urban planning and disaster preparedness. Without serious reforms, homeowners in high-risk areas might face an impossible choice: pay unaffordable premiums, go without insurance or leave their communities entirely.
Mark Cuban's warning highlights an often-overlooked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42572520/2025-housing-market-looks-like-a-year-of-struggle-for-states-like-builders-now-hold-record-inventory">aspect of the housing crisis</a>. While interest rates and rising home prices grab headlines, the real threat may come from something even harder to control: nature. For homeowners in places like Florida, the clock is ticking and the need for solutions has never been more urgent.
If you're considering buying property in a disaster-prone area, it's crucial to factor in the cost – and availability – of home insurance. But for savvy investors, this shifting landscape could be a unique opportunity. By focusing on rentals or REITs in safer regions, there's still a way to turn the challenges of today's housing market into a long-term advantage.
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'Florida, In Particular, Is Going To Have Huge Problems' – Mark Cuban Says #1 Housing Affordability Issue Is Insurance, Not Interest Rates

Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 14.69% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.58%. Currently, Apple has a market capitalization of $3.90 trillion. 
Buying $100 In AAPL: If an investor had bought $100 of AAPL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $3,415.99 today based on a price of $258.10 for AAPL at the time of writing.
<h3>Apple's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRMD">MariMed</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRMD#OTC">MRMD</a>) shares closed down 6.43% at $0.12</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GNLN">Greenlane Hldgs</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) shares closed down 5.40% at $1.51</li>
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In the current market session, Portland Gen Electric Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) share price is at $43.71, after a 0.02% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 8.93%, but in the past year, spiked by 0.76%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735155908_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Portland Gen Electric P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 24.36 in the Electric Utilities industry, Portland Gen Electric Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 13.19. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735155908_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Intuitive Machines's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NYSE">LUNR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.22 million shares sold short, which is 17.11% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Intuitive Machines Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Intuitive Machines has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Intuitive Machines's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Intuitive Machines's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.55%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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American Tower's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.55 million shares sold short, which is 1.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Tower Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Tower has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Tower's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Tower's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.38%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into American Tower's Recent Short Interest

GE HealthCare Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NYSE">GEHC</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.24 million shares sold short, which is 2.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.56 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>GE HealthCare Techs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735155011_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GE HealthCare Techs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing GE HealthCare Techs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, GE HealthCare Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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On Dec. 21, the U.S. Senate passed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42141974/house-passes-196-billion-social-security-bill-will-repealing-pension-reductions-shorten-the-programs-lifespan">Social Security Fairness Act</a>, a bipartisan bill to eliminate reductions in social security benefits for millions of Americans. With a vote of 76-20, the bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for final approval. This marks a significant milestone for retired educators, firefighters, police officers and government employees.&nbsp;
For decades, certain provisions have reduced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41882904/think-youll-get-full-social-security-missing-this-35-year-window-could-cost-you-thousands">Social Security payments</a> for retirees receiving public pensions. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) were initially set to prevent overlapping benefits but have been widely criticized as unfair.&nbsp;
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"Millions of retired teachers, firefighters, letter carriers and state and local workers have waited decades for this moment," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor. "No longer will public retirees see their hard-earned Social Security benefits robbed, thanks to this bill."
Repealing the WEP and GPO will restore full <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41210847/do-former-u-s-presidents-really-collect-social-security-the-surprising-truth-about-their-retirem">Social Security benefits</a> to nearly three million retirees nationwide. Advocates argue that these workers deserve the benefits they've contributed to throughout their careers.&nbsp;
"Everyone knows a teacher, firefighter, law enforcement officer, nurse or public worker who's paid into Social Security year after year, only to have their payments curbed by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset when they retire," said Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers.&nbsp;
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Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, a leading advocate for the bill, said Social Security is a bedrock of the American middle class that public workers pay into like anyone else and that the WEP and GPO restrictions make no sense. "These workers serve the public," he said, addressing the Senate. "They protect our communities. They teach our kids."
National organizations representing public workers have also praised the decision. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's website shares celebratory messages from those in the National Fraternal Order of Police, the International Association of Fire Fighters, the National Education Association and others.&nbsp;
Rebecca Pringle, president of the National Education Association, celebrated the bipartisan effort, saying, "Public service workers have been waiting 40 years for this wrong to be righted and we are grateful that members of Congress, in both the House and now the Senate, put aside partisan politics to come together and pass the Social Security Fairness Act."
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While the legislation is celebrated for its fairness, not everyone agrees it is the right path forward. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), repealing the WEP and GPO will add an estimated $195 billion to the federal deficit over the next decade. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40817544/report-warns-of-16-500-annual-social-security-benefit-cut-for-dual-income-couples-by-2033">Social Security Trust Funds</a>, already projected to be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035, will see their insolvency date increased by about six months.
Critics of the bill, including Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, expressed concerns about its long-term impact. "We caved to the pressure of the moment instead of doing this on a sustainable basis," he said. Others, like Sen. Rand Paul, proposed alternative solutions such as gradually raising the Social Security retirement age, though such amendments gained little support.
The bill now awaits President Biden's signature. Once enacted, it will provide immediate relief to retirees who have seen reduced benefits for years. Since the bill was set to apply to payments beginning January 2024, the CBO suggests that benefits owed before fiscal year 2025 may be paid retroactively.&nbsp;
This legislation represents a long-awaited victory for public service retirees and a step toward a fairer retirement system. Stay informed about updates on Social Security and other retirement-related news to plan for your future.
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In the current market session, Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) price is at $40.09, after a 0.30% spike. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 8.76%, and in the past year, by 27.41%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>A Look at Dow P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 29.31 in the Chemicals industry, Dow Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 26.65. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it will issue automatic payments this month to approximately 1 million <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-special-payments-going-this-month-to-1-million-taxpayers-who-did-not-claim-2021-recovery-rebate-credit-encourages-non-filers-about-approaching-deadline-to-claim-credits">taxpayers</a> who did not claim the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2021 Recovery Rebate Credit</a>.
The total amount of payments is expected to be around $2.4 billion, with individual payments potentially reaching up to $1,400.
The payments, which are part of ongoing efforts to assist taxpayers, will be sent to individuals who were eligible for the Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) but did not claim them on their 2021 tax returns.
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable credit for those who missed out on one or more of the stimulus payments.
These payments will be issued automatically, meaning no additional action is required from eligible taxpayers. The funds will be either direct deposited or sent as paper checks, with most payments arriving by late January 2025.
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Eligible taxpayers will also receive a separate notification letter from the IRS confirming the payment.
The IRS also reminded taxpayers who haven't yet filed their 2021 tax returns that they may still be eligible for the credit if they file by the April 15, 2025, deadline.
The payments will go to those who filed a 2021 tax return but left the Recovery Rebate Credit field blank or entered $0 when they were actually qualified.
These automatic payments aim to simplify the process for eligible taxpayers, saving them from filing an amended return. Additionally, the IRS assured that the payments would not count as income when determining eligibility for federal benefits such as SSI, SNAP, and WIC. The IRS said it continues its efforts to help taxpayers access credits and deductions, including other coronavirus tax relief measures.
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Taiwan&#8217;s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly blocked Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) $950 million acquisition of Delivery Hero&#8217;s Foodpanda <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38809280/uber-spices-up-taiwans-food-delivery-scene-with-950m-foodpanda-deal-whats-on-the-menu">business due to anti-competitive concerns.</a>
The merger, which was initially announced in May 2023, would have significantly increased Uber Eats&#8217; dominance in Taiwan&#8217;s food delivery market, giving the combined company over 90% of the market share, Reuters reports.
The FTC cited concerns that the merger would eliminate Foodpanda as Uber Eats&#8217; main competitor, reducing market pressure on the combined entity.
The commission argued that without this competition, Uber would have less incentive to keep prices low for consumers or commissions reasonable for restaurant partners.
With a huge market share, the merger could have led to higher prices and less choice for consumers, undermining the competitive landscape of Taiwan&#8217;s food delivery sector.
The deal was scrutinized by the FTC after Uber filed the application in November 2023. The commission stated that the merger&#8217;s negative effects would outweigh any economic benefits.
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The FTC also noted that corrective measures would not be sufficient to address these concerns.
In response, Uber and Delivery Hero said they might appeal the decision or consider terminating the acquisition.
Uber was optimistic about the deal, as it had hoped the merger would help boost its delivery business by contributing $150 million annually to its adjusted core profit.
While online food delivery platforms in Taiwan account for a small fraction of the broader food delivery market, Foodpanda&#8217;s operations had reached breakeven in adjusted core earnings by March 2024.
The proposed merger was expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025, but now faces significant regulatory hurdles in Taiwan.
This decision highlights ongoing scrutiny of mergers in the tech and delivery sectors, as regulators assess their long-term impact on competition and consumers.
Price Action: UBER shares 0.26% to $61.71 on Tuesday, while shares fell by 0.07% after hours.
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President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s foreign policy rhetoric has recently shifted towards more aggressive stances, with controversial remarks about reclaiming the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42639737/trumps-call-to-reclaim-panama-canal-sparks-backlash-every-square-meter-belongs-to-panama-says-president-mulino" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panama Canal and acquiring Greenland</a>.
While unlikely to result in actual territorial changes, these statements reflect Trump&#8217;s continued &#8220;America First&#8221; agenda, which emphasizes asserting U.S. interests on the global stage, BBC News <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lnzzd1zrmo" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Trump&#8217;s remarks about the Panama Canal, made during a conservative conference in Arizona, center around what he perceives as &#8220;unfair&#8221; fees imposed on U.S. ships using the waterway.
The U.S. controlled the Panama Canal until 1977, when it was handed over to Panama under a treaty.
However, Trump has now suggested that the canal should be returned to U.S. control if Panama continues to impose what he called &#8220;ridiculous&#8221; charges, particularly with China&#8217;s increasing presence in the region.
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China, the second-largest user of the canal after the U.S., has significant economic interests in Panama, which could pose security concerns for the U.S. in a future conflict.
Despite Trump&#8217;s claims, Panama&#8217;s President José Raúl Mulino has firmly rejected the notion, asserting that the canal is sovereign property of Panama.
Trump has also reiterated his 2019 desire to purchase Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory. He argues that Greenland&#8217;s strategic location in the Arctic and its natural resources are essential for U.S. national security. Though Greenland&#8217;s prime minister, Múte B. Egede, has rejected the idea, Trump&#8217;s public push continues.
The U.S. maintains a military base in Greenland, and Russia&#8217;s growing interest in the region adds to the geopolitical tension, BBC News adds.
While these comments might be seen as coercive, they highlight Trump&#8217;s focus on using U.S. power to safeguard its trade and security interests. It remains to be seen how these statements will affect U.S. foreign relations moving forward, especially with countries like Denmark and Panama.
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조 바이든 대통령이 의회 거래 금지를 지지하며, 의원들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/congress-trading" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">재직 중</a>에 주식이나 옵션을 사고팔 수 없어야 한다고 제안했다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 의회 거래는 수년간 소매 투자자들 사이에서 인기 있는 주제였으며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options/24/10/41459593/nvidia-stock-hits-all-time-highs-heres-how-much-nancy-pelosis-500-call-options-are-worth-today">낸시 펠로시 전 하원의장</a>의 거래 활동이 주목받아 왔다. 그녀의 남편인 폴 펠로시가 종종 성공적인 거래를 했기 때문이다.
투자자들은 또한 중동 긴장이 고조되었을 때 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38254235/congress-members-invest-in-defense-stocks-as-middle-east-tensions-mount-how-pelosi-gottheimer-he">전쟁 주식</a>을 사는 의원들 같은 잠재적인 이해 충돌 거래를 모니터링하고, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42447434/democratic-congressman-bought-djt-stock-after-2024-election-months-after-saying-donald-trump-unfit-to-serve">트럼프 관련 주식</a>과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42330146/congressman-buys-meme-coins-ski-mask-dog-coin-climbs-in-value-after-disclosure-i-liked-the-coins-so-i-bought-them">밈 코인</a>을 사는 의원들도 주목한다.
바이든 대통령은 현재의 법적 관행을 끝내야 한다고 주장하고 있다.
바이든은 정치 고문 파이즈 샤키르(Faiz Shakir)와의 인터뷰에서 &#8220;의회에 있는 동안 주식 시장에서 돈을 벌 수 있는 사람은 아무도 없어야 한다&#8221;고 말했다.
이번 주 후반에 공개될 예정인 영상은 AP통신이 미리 시청한 바에 따르면, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-congress-stock-trading-ban-dd9a17d7ea96a8f3a4705ebe1504c72d">A More Perfect Union</a>에 의해 게시될 것이다.
현재 의원들은 주식, 옵션 및 암호화폐를 사고팔 수 있으며, 거래를 적절한 45일 이내에 제대로 공개하기만 하면 된다.
이 인터뷰에서 샤키르는 바이든이 상원 재직 중 구글, 보잉, 마이크로소프트, 엔비디아 및 아마존 주식에 일찍 투자하지 않은 사실을 존경한다고 말했다.
&#8220;어떻게 유권자들을 마주보고, 그들이 준 직책 덕분에 더 많은 돈을 벌 수 있는 내부자 정보를 가진 것인지 알 수 있을까? 우리는 법을 바꿔야 한다&#8221;고 바이든이 덧붙였다.
바이든은 의회 급여로 생활할 수 있었고 주식 시장을 통해 부자가 되는 것에 대해 걱정할 필요가 없었다고 말했다.
이번 인터뷰에서 언급된 내용은 바이든의 이전 입장과는 다른 변화이다. 그는 이전에 의회 거래 문제에 대한 의견을 표명하지 않고 &#8220;의회 지도부와 의원들이 규칙이 무엇이어야 하는지 결정하게 하겠다&#8221;고 말한 바 있다고 그의 전 대변인인 젠 사키(Jen Psaki)가 보고했다.
알고 계셨나요?
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<li>의회가 막대한 투자를 하고 있습니다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent121724">2024년 선거를 앞두고 그들이 무엇을 사고팔았는지 알아보세요.</a></li>
</ul>
중요한 이유: 의회 거래 금지 법안에 대한 투표 요청이 여러 차례 있었지만, 투표는 이루어지지 않았다.
로 칸나 하원 의원(민주당-캘리포니아)은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/39096827/exclusive-khanna-says-shameful-congress-members-profited-from-stocks-calls-for-trading-ban-makin">벤징가에</a> 거래 관행 금지 법안에 대한 투표를 계속해서 옹호할 것이라고 말했다.
&#8220;우리는 그것에 대해 투표해야 한다&#8221;고 칸나가 벤징가에 말했다.
그는 의회에서 주식 거래 금지를 옹호하는 연설을 계속해도 의회에서는 &#8220;집단적인 무관심&#8221;이 있다고 덧붙였다.
&#8220;팬데믹 발생 후 3년이 넘도록, 팬데믹 소식을 알고 주식을 판 상원의원들의 해프닝 이후 여전히 투표가 없다는 것은 부끄러운 일&#8221;이라고 칸가 말했다.
팬데믹으로 경제가 무너질 수 있다는 사실을 알고 관광 및 기타 부문 주식을 판 상원의원들에 대한 분노가 당시 있었던 일이다.
&#8220;나머지 나라가 팬데믹으로 고통받는 동안 돈을 버는 상원의원들.&#8221;
바이든이 이제 자신의 대통령 임기 종료 전에 금지를 옹호함에 따라, 의회가 이 문제에 대해 투표하는지를 주의 깊게 살펴볼 것이다.
금융 서비스 플랫폼 언유주얼 웨일즈(Unusual Whales)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/penny-stocks/23/02/30768851/want-to-copy-master-trader-nancy-pelosis-investments-theres-an-etf-for-that-here-are-the-hol" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 2023년에 의회 거래 테마 ETF </a>를 서브버시브와의 협력을 통해 출시하는 데 도움을 주었다.  Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NANC#BATS">NANC</a>)와 Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUZ#BATS">KRUZ</a>)는 투자자들이 의회 의원들과 같은 주식에 투자할 수 있는 기회를 제공한다.
벤징가는 주목할 만한 의회 거래 활동을 계속해서 공유할 것입니다. 의회 거래에 대한 더 많은 정보는 벤징가의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent121724" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">정부 거래 페이지</a>를 확인하세요.

다음으로 읽어야 할 기사:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/01/36459015/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2023-spoiler-nancy-pelosi-is-back-on-the-list">2023년 의회에서 최고의 주식 트레이더 10명 (스포일러: 낸시 펠로시가 다시 대화에 돌아왔다)</a></li>
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바이든, 의회 주식 거래 금지를 지지: 부를 위한 '내부 정보'

사이버 보안 기업인 크라우드스트라이크(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)는 회사의 업데이트가 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) 제품에 영향을 미치고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39861744/microsoft-outage-what-states-services-companies-saw-the-blue-screen-of-death" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">전 세계 여러 주요 부문</a>에서 중단을 초래한 후 금요일 두 자리 수의 주가 손실을 겪었다.
두 명의 저명한 인물을 포함하여 여러 의회 의원들이 크라우드스트라이크의 지분을 소유하고 있다.
어떤 일이 (What Happened): 마이크로소프트의 장애로 인해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39854612/windows-pcs-crash-worldwide-with-users-experiencing-blue-screen-of-death-issue-crowdstrike-updat">금요일에 대규모 중단</a>이 발생했다. 또한 이번 장애로 투자자들이 잠재적인 단기 및 장기 영향에 무게를 두면서 크라우드스트라이크의 주가가 11% 급락했다.
크라우드스트라이크의 주가는 금요일 38.09달러 하락한 303.96달러에 마감되었다. 아래 <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent071924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro의 차트</a>에서 볼 수 있듯이 낮 동안 주식은 290.10달러에서 316.75달러 사이에 거래되었다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent071924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-446751" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19172052/Screenshot-73.png" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19172052/Screenshot-73.png 999w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19172052/Screenshot-73-300x153.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/19172052/Screenshot-73-768x391.png 768w" alt="" width="999" height="508" /></a></figure>
크라우드스트라이크 주식의 많은 보유자들 중에는 낸시 펠로시(민주-캘리포니아) 하원의원과 마조리 테일러 그린(공화-조지아) 하원의원이 있다.
그린은 최근 6월에 1,000~15,000달러 상당의 크라우드스트라이크 주식을 매입했다고 공개했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/securities/CRWD">Benzinga의 정부 거래 페이지</a>에 따르면 구매는 6월 24일에 이루어졌다.
6월 24일 374.00~381.76달러의 가격을 기준으로 그린은 크라우드스트라이크의 2.62~40.11주를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39585140/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-cybersecurity-stock-owned-by-nancy-pelosi-why-trade-could-draw-red-f" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">매입했을 수</a> 있다.
이는 그린이 금요일에 99.80달러에서 1,527.79달러 사이의 손실을 입을 가능성이 있음을 의미한다.
반면 펠로시는 금요일에 훨씬 더 큰 손실을 입었다. 전 하원의장은 2020년 9월 3일 50만 달러에서 100만 달러 상당의 주식 5,000주를 매입했다. 제출 서류에 따르면 펠로시는 아직 크라우드스트라이크의 주식을 매도하지 않았다.
금요일에 펠로시는 크라우드스트라이크 지분에서 190,450달러를 잃었다. 그녀는 2020년에 주식이 약 129.95달러였던 시점에 그 주식을 샀다. 펠로시는 이후 여전히 130% 이상 상승세를 유지하고 있다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/01/36459015/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2023-spoiler-nancy-pelosi-is-back-on-the-list">2023년 의회에서 가장 큰 이득을 본 10인 (스포일러: 낸시 펠로시의 이름이 다시 등장)</a>
중요성 (Why It&#8217;s Important): 그린과 펠로시는 모두 같은 주식에 투자하여 헤드라인을 장식했지만 그린의 최근 인수는 몇 가지 위험 신호를 불러일으켰다. 도널드 트럼프의 동맹자인 그린은 하원 감독 및 책임 위원회 산하 사이버 보안, 정보 기술 및 정부 혁신 소위원회의 위원인 것으로 밝혀졌다.
이 소위원회 위원으로서 그린은 정부 계약, 사이버 보안 부문에 대한 향후 자금 조달 및 국가 정부가 우려하는 위반에 대한 세부 정보에 대해 직접적인 지식을 가질 수 있다.
의회 거래에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 여러 ETF가 만들어졌다. Series Portfolios Trust Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUZ#BATS">KRUZ</a>) 및 Series Portfolios Trust Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NANC#BATS">NANC</a>)는 각각 공화당 의원과 민주당 의원의 활동을 추적한다. 의회 의원들의 거래를 금지하려는 노력이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39714096/senators-announce-historic-step-forward-on-congressional-stock-trading-ban" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">곧 의회를 통해</a> 이루어질 수 있다.
터틀 캐피털(<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/06/39299113/nancy-pelosi-among-best-of-the-best-in-stock-trading-new-congress-trading-etf-coming-from-cre" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">Tuttle Capital</a>)에서 새로운 ETF도 출시 예정이며, 양 당의 거래를 결합하고 의회 의원들의 거래 정확성과 성과 및 위원회 임무에 대한 기본 보유를 결합할 것이다.
CRWD 주가 움직임: 크라우드스트라이크의 주가는 금요일 304.96달러로 마감되었으며 52주 거래 범위는 140.52~398.33달러이다. 아래 <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent071924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">Benzinga Pro 차트</a>에서 볼 수 있듯이 크라우드스트라이크 주가는 작년에 비해 99% 상승했으며 2024년 현재까지 19.4% 상승했다.
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