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The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of U.S. publicly listed private equity companies. The Fund defines listed private equity companies as Leverage Finance Providers (as defined below) and Buyout Firms, Sponsors, and Asset Managers (as defined below) (collectively, Listed Private Equity Companies) that are listed and traded on a U.S. national securities exchange. Leverage Finance Providers include Business Development Companies (BDCs), finance companies, and direct lenders. Buyout Firms, Sponsors, and Asset Managers include companies whose principal business is to invest in or lend capital to privately held companies. The strategies these Listed Private Equity Companies use when investing in, lending capital to, or providing services to privately held companies may be characterized generally as follows: buyouts or leveraged buyouts, venture capital, special situations, growth investments and private infrastructure. The Sub-Adviser excludes banks, real estate-focused companies and/or real estate investment trusts from the Funds investment universe.

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블랙스톤(NYSE:BX)은 유럽 최대 규모의 인공 지능(AI) 데이터 센터 중 하나를 구축하기 위해 영국에 100억 파운드(133억 달러)를 투자하고 있다.

블랙스톤: 영국에 133억 달러 투자하여 AI 데이터 센터 건설, 신규 채용 4,000명 예상

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Former Google CEO&nbsp;Eric Schmidt, Scale AI CEO&nbsp;Alexandr Wang,&nbsp;and Center for AI Safety&nbsp;Director&nbsp;Dan Hendrycks&nbsp;have issued a warning against a global race to develop superintelligent AI.
What Happened: The trio, in a paper titled &#8220;Superintelligence Strategy,&#8221; expressed concerns over the U.S. government&#8217;s potential pursuit&nbsp;of artificial general intelligence (AGI)&nbsp;in a manner akin to the Manhattan Project. The experts worry that such a race could trigger dangerous global conflicts, reminiscent of the nuclear arms race.
"What begins as a push for a superweapon and global control risks prompting hostile countermeasures and escalating tensions, thereby undermining the very stability the strategy purports to secure,&#8221; wrote the co-authors in the paper.
The authors argue for a cautious approach to AI development, rather than a competition to surpass global rivals. They introduce&nbsp;a unique concept—Mutual Assured AI&nbsp;Malfunction (MAIM)—inspired by the nuclear arms race&#8217;s Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). The paper also recommends that nations participate in nonproliferation efforts and deterrence strategies,&nbsp;akin to their approach with nuclear weapons.
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Why It Matters: Schmidt&#8217;s concerns were amplified by President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement in February of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43420092/as-easy-as-it-can-be-trump-promises-ai-giants-support-with-500b-investment-plan-how-does-it-compare-with-deepseek" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$500 billion investment</a> in AI, dubbed the &#8216;Stargate Project.&#8217; The Trump administration even reversed AI regulations implemented by the previous administration.
Even on earlier occasions, Schmidt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43683647/ex-google-ceo-eric-schmidt-warns-if-west-doesnt-get-its-act-together-on-open-source-ai-china-will-become-the-leader-if-we-dont-do-something">cautioned</a> about the West&#8217;s need to prioritize a combination of open and closed-source AI models to prevent China from taking the lead. Notably, OpenAI&#8217;s GPT-4, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;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 Gemini, and Anthropic&#8217;s Claude are closed-source.
In a sharp contrast to Schmidt, Vice President, JD Vance stated "We believe that excessive regulation of the AI sector could kill a transformative industry just as it&#8217;s taking off.&#8221; Interestingly, the U.S. and the U.K. also stayed away from signing <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43646841/us-and-uk-did-not-sign-ai-safety-pact-at-paris-summitvice-president-jd-vance-says-excessive-regulation-could-kill-the-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a global AI safety declaration</a>&nbsp;at the AI Action Summit in Paris in February. 
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Warns Of Nuclear-Level Risks In Global Superintelligent AI Race: 'What Begins As A Push For A Superweapon...'

In a significant development impacting the future of prediction market platform Polymarket in the U.S., the firm's CEO, Shayne Coplan, confirmed Thursday that he will attend the hotly anticipated White House Digital Asset Roundtable.
What happened: In an X post, Coplan thanked President Donald Trump for the invitation and said he would be honored to attend.
"This administration&#8217;s commitment to collaboration with American innovators is revitalizing the American dream. The future is bright," the entrepreneur said.&nbsp;
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The invitation held significance as Coplan's startup, Polymarket, has been facing legal challenges in the U.S.
The Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POL</a>)-based betting platform has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41443187/amid-kamala-harris-trump-polymarket-hype-cftc-chair-wary-of-turning-into-an-election-cop-w">remained offshore </a>since the CFTC penalized it $1.4 million and issued a cease-and-desist order for regulatory violations in January 2022. As such, U.S. residents can&#8217;t use the platform.
However, the platform rose to prominence during last year's election season,&nbsp; with over $3 billion <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/presidential-election-winner-2024">wagered </a>on the outcome of the presidential race between Trump and Kamala Harris. The platform accurately predicted a Trump victory, although concerns over potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41434026/mark-cuban-dismisses-polymarket-election-odds-as-meaningless-most-of-the-money-is-foreign">foreign influence and market manipulation</a> dominated the headlines.
In days following Trump's win, Coplan's home was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41959476/fbi-raids-polymarket-ceo-over-crypto-betting-platforms-us-activities-he-fires-back-in-the-face-of-adversity-we-build">allegations that Polymarket allowed U.S. users</a> to place bets.
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Why It Matters: The first ever White House Crypto Summit, an intimate gathering of prominent figures from the cryptocurrency sector alongside key members of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, is slated to take place on Friday. 
The star-studded guest list <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44125213/white-house-crypto-summit-to-feature-roundtable-with-industry-leaders-including-michael-saylor">includes</a> Strategy founder Michael Saylor, Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
The event follows an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">executive order signed by Trump</a> to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile funded by forfeited assets.
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Polymarket CEO, Once Raided By The FBI For Alleged Regulatory Violations, Gets White House Crypto Summit Invitation

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>, LUNRW))) ("Intuitive Machines") ("Company"), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, has announced the IM-2 mission lunar lander, Athena, landed on the Moon at approximately 11:30 a.m. CST and is currently operating on the surface of the Moon.
Earlier today, Intuitive Machines and NASA held a joint press conference to share the latest mission and landing updates. The conference highlighted the progress of lunar operations and the continued collaboration between commercial and government partners in advancing space exploration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Intuitive Machines expects to continue to provide updates on the mission via the Company's IM-2 mission webpage and official X account. The press conference is available on the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nYMxuswFKWaYApsTQuT_OJeU-g16pO3v3oN_flVRzP0SrfY_x32Qf_jRcQsfqaxUPWGEy-x2R361RcW2U6Y4t-6iT9P8h59kDwy7Kp88ExZYgQyPsKTPFbpIo4VIeOTTRNpi269EsjnTqfgRcnjygJ_EU-fFQ6Uhnu0Y-g9MHzAWPevyH1fpgqw2Cj6oAm5z">IM-2 mission webpage</a>.

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Reported Earlier, Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Successfully Touches Down on the Moon, Begins Operations

Asana, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASAN#NYSE">ASAN</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASAN/earnings">closing bell, on Monday, March 10</a>.
Analysts expect the San Francisco, California-based company to report quarterly loss at 1 cent per share, versus a year-ago loss of 4 cents per share. Asana projects quarterly revenue of $188.13 million, compared to $171.13 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Dec. 5, Asana reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance above estimates.
Asana shares fell 6.2% to close at $17.78 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASAN/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin reiterated an Overweight rating with a price target of $27 on Feb. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Steven Enders maintained a Neutral rating and boosted the price target from $16 to $20 on Jan. 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Hold rating and increased the price target from $16 to $19 on Jan. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Josh Baer maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $14 to $18 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Ittai Kidron maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $20 to $22 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
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Asana Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTEN#NASDAQ">PTEN</a>) today reported that for the month of February 2025, the Company had an average of 107 drilling rigs operating in the United States. For the two months ended February 28, 2025, the Company had an average of 107 drilling rigs operating in the United States.
Average drilling rigs operating reported in the Company's monthly announcements represent the average number of the Company's drilling rigs that were earning revenue under a drilling contract in the United States. The Company cautioned that numerous factors in addition to average drilling rigs operating can impact the Company's operating results and that a particular trend in the number of drilling rigs operating may or may not indicate a trend in or be indicative of the Company's financial performance. The Company intends to continue providing monthly updates on drilling rigs operating shortly after the end of each month.

PTEN

Reported Earlier, Patterson-UTI Maintains 107 Active Drilling Rigs in US for First Two Months of 2025

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LGI Homes Announce That Its Luxury Brand, Terrata Homes, Is Now Selling Homes At Stoneridge Hills, A New Master-planned Community In Rock Hill, South Carolina

Sagtec Global Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGT#NASDAQ">SAGT</a>) ("Sagtec" or the "Company"), a leading provider of customizable software solutions that has revolutionized Malaysia's Food and Beverage industry with Speed+, a pioneering cloud point of sale (POS) system integrated QR Pay, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the "Offering") of an aggregate 1,750,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.00 per share. In addition, the Company has granted the sole book-running manager a 30-day option (the "Over-Allotment Option") to purchase up to an additional 262,500 ordinary shares from the Company at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company expects to receive total gross proceeds from the Offering of approximately $7 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, excluding any exercise of the Over-Allotment Option.
The ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on March 7, 2025, under the ticker symbol "SAGT". The Offering is expected to close on March 10, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

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SAGT

Reported Earlier, Sagtec Prices IPO at $4 Per Share, Offering 1.75M Shares for $7M

Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) (the "Company" or "Celanese"), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced that its subsidiary, Celanese US Holdings LLC (the "Issuer"), has priced registered offerings (the "Offering") of $2.6 billion aggregate principal amount of notes, including $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.500% Senior Notes due 2030, $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2033 (together, the "USD Notes") and €750 million (or approximately $810 million) aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "Euro Notes" and, together with the USD Notes, the "Notes"). The Offering was upsized from $2.0 billion to $2.6 billion aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and certain of the Company's wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries.

Offerings

Reported Earlier, Celanese Upsizes Debt Offering to $2.6B (Prior $2.0B), Issues Senior Notes in USD and Euro

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADTN#NASDAQ">ADTN</a>) ("ADTRAN Holdings" or the "Company") today announced a Chief Financial Officer transition. Timothy Santo, CPA, has been named CFO, succeeding Uli Dopfer, who will transition into a new role, effective March 10, 2025. Mr. Santo is an accomplished and experienced finance executive with a proven track record as a strategic leader, recognized for establishing effective financial strategies that align with both short and long-term operational objectives at Adtran.
Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of corporate finance experience, including more than a decade in executive roles at public companies. He has deep expertise in international finance, accounting and treasury operations. Mr. Santo joined GE Capital in 2003, where he spent thirteen years in various executive level finance and operational leadership roles. More recently, he served as CFO at Conn's, Inc., Senior Vice President and Global Controller at PRA Group, Inc., and was a Senior Manager of the Business Advisory Services and Finance Transformation Group at Grant Thornton, LLP. Mr. Santo holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.
ADTRAN Holdings' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Stanton stated, "As we look ahead, we see a meaningful opportunity to increase our earnings power and enhance shareholder value. Tim's proven ability to simplify complex capital structures and drive strategic initiatives will be invaluable. With his extensive experience in large, multinational public companies, we are confident in his ability to lead initiatives that drive cash generation and unlock value for our organization."
With the appointment of Mr. Santo, Mr. Dopfer will continue to serve on the Management Board of Adtran Networks SE, as well as serve as Vice President, Finance &amp; Administration Planning to assist in facilitating a smooth transition.

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Reported Earlier, Adtran Names Timothy Santo as CFO, Effective March 10, Replacing Uli Dopfer in Leadership Transition

Surmodics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRDX#NASDAQ">SRDX</a>), a provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the healthcare industry, today provided the following statement in response to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC" or the "Agency") announcement that it will challenge the proposed acquisition of Surmodics (the "Merger") by funds affiliated with GTCR LLC ("GTCR"), which have an equity investment in Biocoat Inc., a maker of medical coatings:
"Surmodics respectfully disagrees with the FTC's decision and remains committed to completing the Merger. Surmodics remains confident in both its rationale for the Merger and the value it will bring to all stakeholders, including shareholders, customers and patients. We have worked constructively with the FTC over the last several months to secure regulatory approval for the Merger and are disappointed by its decision to initiate litigation, as the Merger is pro-competitive."
Surmodics intends to vigorously defend this case in court in order to complete the Merger.
Additional Information About the Pending Acquisition of Surmodics by funds affiliated with GTCR
On May 29, 2024, Surmodics announced it had entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with GTCR, a leading private equity firm with a long track record of investment expertise across healthcare and healthcare technology. Under the terms of the merger agreement, an affiliate of GTCR will acquire all outstanding shares of Surmodics. Surmodics shareholders will receive $43.00 per share in cash, for a total equity valuation of approximately $627 million. The transaction will be financed through a combination of committed equity from funds affiliated with GTCR and committed debt financing. Upon completion of the transaction, Surmodics will be a privately held company and its common stock will no longer be listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
The Merger was approved by Surmodics' shareholders at a special meeting held on August 13, 2024.

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Surmodics Vows to Fight FTC Lawsuit Blocking $627M Acquisition by GTCR

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NASDAQ">FFIE</a>) ("Faraday Future," "FF," or "the Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that the ticker symbol for its Class A Common Stock will officially change from "FFIE" to "FFAI" on Monday, March 10. In addition, the ticker symbol for the Company's warrants will change from "FFIEW" to "FFAIW." FF is making significant progress in developing its All-AI Mobility Ecosystem, including Personalized AI and Bespoke AI initiatives. The AI-driven in-vehicle interaction system, built on large-model architecture, is in the final stages of R&amp;D and could be integrated into the FF 91 2.0 in the near future and upcoming FX models. To support these efforts, FF plans to expand its AI R&amp;D efforts and input, including recruiting new AI talent within the organization.

FFIE

Faraday Future Changes Ticker to FFAI, Advances AI-Driven Mobility for FF 91 and FX Models

argenx SE ((Euronext &amp;, NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGX#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>), a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases, today announced clinical trial and real-world data for VYVGART&#xAE; (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) and VYVGART&#xAE; Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, taking place in San Diego, CA from April 5-9, 2025.
"Our goal is to help people living with rare autoimmune diseases feel and function the way they did before experiencing life with a debilitating condition. This year at AAN, we are sharing more evidence demonstrating the long-term benefits of VYVGART for patients living with gMG and CIDP," said Luc Truyen, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer at argenx. "Our breadth of data continues to support VYVGART as a leading biologic. It has a proven ability to achieve minimal symptom expression for gMG patients and reduce CIDP symptoms quickly while providing improved functional ability, all with a favorable safety profile. We look forward to engaging in the latest science at AAN to continue pushing the boundaries of helping patients live better."
Abstracts at AAN will highlight real-world and clinical data demonstrating VYVGART's sustained clinical improvements, including consistent functional improvement and a favorable safety profile. In addition, presentations support an individualized treatment approach and the ambition for VYVGART to reach patients earlier in the treatment paradigm.
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<li>Additional dosing approaches achieve clinical improvements in gMG through 126 weeks: New data from ADAPT-NXT, investigating biweekly or every three-week dosing of VYVGART, demonstrated sustained clinical improvements, including minimal symptom expression (MSE), and consistent long-term safety through 126 weeks.</li>
<li>Largest long-term data set of any FcRn blocker in gMG shows sustained safety and efficacy: ADAPT-SC+ analyses of VYVGART Hytrulo demonstrate consistent safety results and sustained efficacy through nine cycles of treatment.</li>
<li>Favorable benefit-risk profile in gMG: A comparative effectiveness study of emerging immunomodulatory therapies for patients with gMG shows that Fc receptor blockers, particularly VYVGART, show a more favorable benefit-risk profile.</li>
<li>Long-term effectiveness in CIDP: Interim results from the open-label extension ADHERE+ further build upon the largest clinical data set supporting long-term efficacy, including functional improvement and safety of VYVGART Hytrulo in CIDP.</li>
<li>Switch from IVIg to efgartigimod in CIDP: The Phase 4 open-label trial is investigating effective and safe transition from stable IVIg doses to VYVGART Hytrulo within one week after last IVIg dose.</li>
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ARGX

Argenx to Present New Data on VYVGART's Long-Term Benefits for Autoimmune Patients at AAN Annual Meeting

Silicon Valley is buzzing over Doji, a new AI-powered fashion app that lets users create lifelike avatars of themselves and virtually try on clothing—so much so that Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) co-founder Alexis Ohanian has invested in the company.
What Happened: Launched in January 2024, Doji is a virtual try-on app that allows users to upload selfies, generate a personalized AI model, and test out different clothing styles—all from their phones.
The startup, founded by Dorian Dargan (ex-Meta, Apple) and Jim Winkens (ex-Google DeepMind), is gaining traction among tech workers, early adopters, and investors.
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One of its biggest backers? Ohanian, whose venture capital firm Seven Seven Six invested in Doji's early-stage funding round, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-fashion-app-doji-gets-buzz-investment-reddit-cofounder-ohanian-2025-3?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=tech-sf&amp;utm_source=twitter">reported</a> Business Insider.
&#8220;Consumer is fun again thanks to AI,&#8221; Ohanian wrote last month in a post on X, formerly Twitter, where he has been sharing AI-generated outfit photos from the beta version of Doji.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Here we go! Consumer is fun again thanks to AI. <a href="https://t.co/YIgYtmt8yW">https://t.co/YIgYtmt8yW</a>
&mdash; Alexis Ohanian &#x1f5fd; (@alexisohanian) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexisohanian/status/1883521949340778728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Doji allows users to try on curated designer pieces from brands like Maison Margiela, Diesel, and Rick Owens, as well as import products with shoppable links to see how they would look before buying.
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Why It's Important: The app has already built hype among tech insiders at companies like Anthropic, Humane, and Cursor, who are sharing their AI-generated looks online, the report noted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I turned myself into an AI model! &#x1f916;&#x2728; Everything &#8211; the digital me, the outfits, the image-to-video transformation &#8211; is 100% AI-generated. Here's exactly how I did it using Doji, Channel42, Kling AI &amp; fal. &#x1f9f5;&#x1f447; <a href="https://t.co/La85U1jDgO">pic.twitter.com/La85U1jDgO</a>
&mdash; Shweta (@shweta_ai) <a href="https://twitter.com/shweta_ai/status/1895151263110832446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; manny404 (@mannynotfound) <a href="https://twitter.com/mannynotfound/status/1896403139806577092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Reddit Cofounder Alexis Ohanian Just Bet On An AI Fashion App That Lets You Try On Designer Clothes Without Ever Leaving Your Couch

Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results and appraised the investors on its artificial intelligence developments during its earnings call. However, its shares declined in Hong Kong on Friday as it skirted the questions around the scale of investment and profitability of its newly launched food delivery business.
What Happened: While JD.com&#8217;s American depository receipts rose in the U.S. on Thursday, the Hong Kong listed shares fell on Friday after the e-commerce retailer&#8217;s management denied shedding much light on the company&#8217;s new food delivery business.
CEO, Sandy Xu spoke about various AI applications during the earnings call, &#8220;Such as AI marketing, AI customer service, developing superior algorithms for search and recommendations to increase traffic allocation efficiency, and AI-enabled streamlining of internal workflow.&#8221;
The company also launched an AI shopping assistant called Singen during the fiscal year that helped users to get personalized search results and recommendations, find the best deals and discounts, and compare products.
&#8220;We expect to see better consumption trends driven by the pickup in domestic demand and operating efficiency and user experience improvement powered by AI adoption,&#8221; said Xu.
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Why It Matters: During the publication of this article, JD.com shares were down 1.40% in Hong Kong.
When asked about how the company&#8217;s new food delivery initiative called JD Takeaway will affect the company&#8217;s margin and profitability, the CEO explained that it was still in an early exploration stage, and they were making strategic and disciplined experiments and investments.
&#8220;We&#8217;ll retain flexibility to adjust our approach as the business evolves, and we&#8217;ll provide updates to investor and analysts in a timely manner,&#8221; said Xu.
JD.com&#8217;s revenue was up 13.4% year-over-year to $47.54 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44164458/jdcom-q4-earnings-double-digit-growth-retail-and-logistics-surge-hikes-dividend-to-100-per-ads">beating estimates</a>. Its adjusted net income per ADS was $1.02 and the board declared a $1.00 per ADS dividend, up from $0.76 a year ago.
Price Action: JD&#8217;s U.S. listed ADRs ended up 0.37% on Thursday, it was 28.31% higher on a year-to-date basis and up 83.08% over a year.
While the shares fell 1.40% in Hong Kong, its trading volume stood at 16.014 million shares, higher than the average volume of 13.141 million,
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JD/analyst-ratings">Benzinga tracks 16 analysts</a> with an average price target of $42 for the stock, reflecting a &#8220;buy&#8221; rating. Estimates range widely from $27 to $55. Recent ratings from Barclays, Bernstein, and Citigroup average at $50.67, suggesting a potential 15.77% upside.
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Global

JD.com Leans On AI, Industrial Robotics To Automate Processes: Hong Kong Listed Shares Fall As It Skirts Questions On Food Delivery Venture JD Takeaway

On Thursday, American EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) said it will stop taking custom orders for new Model S and X vehicles in Japan after April 1.
What Happened: The production of the higher-end Tesla cars for the Japanese market will end on March 31 and after April 1, the company will only sell stock or used vehicles in the country, Tesla said in a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. It added that the company will no longer accept custom orders for new Model S and X vehicles starting in April.
&#8220;This period until production ends will be your last opportunity to purchase a new Model S or Model X in Japan, so if you are considering purchasing one, please place your order as soon as possible,&#8221; the company said. 
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Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga</a>&#8216;s request for comment on the reasons behind this decision. 
Why It Matters:&nbsp;In January 2024, Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;mourned the company's lack of market share in Japan, terming it "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43078694/tesla-offers-free-supercharging-on-model-3-y-in-japan-a-year-after-musk-mourns-companys-lack-of-market-share-in-geography">remarkably low</a>."
"Japan is the third-largest car market in the world of any country. So we should at least have a market share proportionate to, say, other non-Japanese carmakers like Mercedes or BMW, which we do not currently have," Musk then said while adding that there is a lack of awareness of Tesla in the country.
The Model S and X are Tesla&#8217;s more premium cars. While the Model S starts at 12.67 million yen in Japan, the Model X starts at 14.17 million yen. 
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TSLA

Elon Musk Mourned Tesla's Lack Of Market Share In Japan In 2024: EV Giant To Now Halt Sale Of New Model S, X Vehicles In Country

Smith &amp; Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWBI#NASDAQ">SWBI</a>) shares plunged 7.99% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the firearms manufacturer reported third-quarter fiscal results that missed analyst revenue expectations.
What Happened: The Maryville, Tennessee-based company reported quarterly revenue of $115.9 million, falling short of the estimated $119.5 million, reflecting a 2.99% decline, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SWBI/earnings">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Net sales were down 15.7% compared to the same quarter last year. SWBI reported earnings per share of $0.04, while adjusted EPS came in at $0.02, down significantly from $0.19 in the comparable quarter last year.
&#8220;Our top line revenue for the third quarter came in slightly below our target range,&#8221; said Mark Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer. &#8220;However, lower operating expenses and leveraging of our flexible manufacturing model allowed us to deliver on EPS and EBITDAS expectations.&#8221;
Gross margin declined to 24.1% from 28.7% in the comparable quarter last year, reflecting pressure on the company&#8217;s core product portfolio. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS was $13.3 million, or 11.5% of net sales, compared with $21.4 million, or 15.6% of net sales, a year ago.
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Why It Matters: Despite weaker results for existing products, Smith said, &#8220;new products continue to perform very well,&#8221; accounting for over 41% of sales in the quarter, suggesting potential market share gains in those categories.
&#8220;We anticipate that the firearms market will remain steady at current demand levels,&#8221; Smith added, maintaining the company&#8217;s previous guidance of full-year revenue 5-10% lower than fiscal 2024.
The company&#8217;s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on Apr. 3, to stockholders of record on Mar. 20.
Smith &amp; Wesson&#8217;s 2025 lineup includes the Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .357 Magnum (walnut or polymer furniture) and a &#8220;Stealth Hunter&#8221; variant with a shorter barrel, M-LOK forend, and HIVIZ sights, <a href="https://www.hookandbarrel.com/shooting/smith-wessons-new-firearms-for-2025">according</a> to Hook &amp; Barrel Magazine. The No-Lock Classic Revolvers bring back the Model 36, Model 10, and Model 19 without internal locks. New Lipsey's Exclusive revolvers include the lightweight Model 632-UC Ti (.32 H&amp;R Mag) and the 686-Plus and 629 Mountain Guns with walnut grips. The CSX E-Series micro-compacts now feature optics-ready designs and improved grip modularity.
For 2024, Smith &amp; Wesson introduced the M&amp;P 22 Magnum (30-round), Performance Center M&amp;P 10mm (ported barrel), and Model 1854 .44 Magnum.
Price Action: SWBI stock closed Thursday at $11.02, up 2.04% in regular trading, before falling to $10.14 in after-hours trading. The stock is up 10.42% year-to-date but down 16.32% over the past year.
Smith &amp; Wesson Brands Inc. has a $13 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SWBI/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a>, with Lake Street setting both the high and low. Recent ratings from Lake Street and Craig-Hallum imply a 28.21% upside.
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SWBI

Smith & Wesson Falls 8% After-Hours On Revenue Miss, CEO Mark Smith Says 'New Products Continue To Perform Very Well'

On Thursday, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) CEO Hock Tan dismissed speculation about a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43761300/intel-could-be-split-in-two-as-broadcom-and-tsmc-explore-deals-trump-white-house-resists-foreign-ownership-report">potential merger and acquisition</a> with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
What Happened: During Broadcom's <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44181200/broadcom-stock-surges-on-q1-earnings-beat-revenue-beat-strong-guidance-we-expect-continued-strength-in-ai-semiconductor-revenue">first-quarter earnings</a> call, analyst Vijay Rakesh asked Tan about potential M&amp;A, referencing the Intel split rumors.
In response, Tan made it clear that acquisitions are not on the table for now. "M&amp;A, no, I'm too busy—we're too busy doing AI and VMware at this point," he stated.
Tan's comments come amid reports that Broadcom is eyeing Intel's chip design and marketing business while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is considering acquiring some or all of Intel's chip plants.
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Why It's Important: Broadcom posted a first-quarter revenue of $14.92 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $14.61 billion. The semiconductor giant also reported adjusted earnings of $1.60 per share for the quarter, exceeding the projected $1.49 per share.
Following the earnings announcement, Broadcom shares <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44184068/broadcom-beats-estimates-despite-chip-selloff-gary-black-says-this-should-help-ai-stocks-tomorrow-jim-cramer-calls-decline-a-mistake">surged nearly 13%</a> in after-hours trading, recovering from a previous decline during regular trading hours.
The strong performance in AI results has been a significant factor in boosting investor confidence, as noted by market analysts like Gary Black and Jim Cramer.
Price Action: Broadcom&#8217;s stock closed at $179.45 on Thursday, reflecting a 6.33% drop. However, it rebounded in after-hours trading, gaining 12.82%. Year to date, the stock has fallen by 22.64%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Broadcom CEO Hock Tan Brushes Off Intel Acquisition Speculation: 'M&A, No, I'm Too Busy...'

Jailed cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried shared his prison experience and interaction with fellow inmate rapper&nbsp;Sean Combs, popularly known as "Diddy," according to an interview released Thursday.
What Happened: In an interview with popular media personality&nbsp;Tucker Carlson, Bankman-Fried said Diddy has been &#8220;kind&#8221; to people in the unit, including himself. 
&#8220;It&#8217;s a position no one wants to be in. You know, obviously he doesn&#8217;t. I don&#8217;t,&#8221; the disgraced founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange said. &#8220;It&#8217;s kind of a soul-crushing place for the world in general.&#8221;
Bankman-Fried said that the prison environment was a combination of high-profile cases and a &#8220;lot of&#8221; alleged ex-gangsters.
Talking about the other inmates, he said that many former armed robbers are &#8220;fairly good&#8221; at chess.
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&mdash; Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) <a href="https://twitter.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1897709140535132442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Bankman-Fried was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35445270/the-true-cost-of-the-ftx-collapse-how-much-did-sam-bankman-fried-really-make" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">convicted of misappropriating funds</a>&nbsp;from his&nbsp;FTX&nbsp;cryptocurrency exchange customers and using the money for personal expenses, political contributions, and venture capital investments. 
The news of the foul play triggered a bank run, leading to the exchange&#8217;s collapse and a bear market that saw Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) plunge to new lows. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Bankman-Fried&#8217;s parents have been discussing with legal experts and individuals within Trump's network regarding a<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43350879/sam-bankman-frieds-parents-seek-presidential-pardon-from-trump" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;possible clemency for their son</a>.
As for Diddy, the music sensation has <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x95tcfe">faced multiple lawsuits</a> alleging sexual misconduct, abuse, and sex trafficking, including from former girlfriend Casandra Ventura. He has denied the allegations.
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$BTC

Sam Bankman-Fried Says Prison Inmate Diddy Has Been 'Kind' To Him: 'It's A Position No One Wants To Be In'

President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) Reserve did not have the expected bullish impact on Thursday, as the leading cryptocurrency dropped on the announcement.
What happened: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">reserve will be capitalized with Bitcoin</a> already owned by the federal government, obtained through forfeiture proceedings, valued at approximately $17 billion. Additionally, a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile would be set up, consisting of cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. Both entities will be under the control of the Treasury Department, the order read.
The order directed all federal agencies to provide a full accounting of all assets held in their possession to the Treasury Secretary President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets within the next 30 days
While the government won't sell any BTC, it will also not buy any new Bitcoin unless it can do so in a "budget-neutral" way and without imposing incremental costs on American taxpayers.
Noted economist and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff interpreted it as simply seizing more Bitcoin and adding them to the reserve.
"But they can&#8217;t buy any more, as buying by definition requires a payment," Schiff said.
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&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1897811647018025027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin advocate God Almaxi argued that the government can sell other seized assets to buy Bitcoin as long as there's no net cost for taxpayers.&nbsp;
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&mdash; God Almaxi &#x1f7e0; (@GodAlmaxi) <a href="https://twitter.com/GodAlmaxi/status/1897812240507826328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another well-known cryptocurrency influencer, Kashif Raza, said the dull reaction was due to high expectations that the government would buy 200,000 BTC per year.&nbsp;
Notably, Sen. Cynthia Lummis' (R-Wyo.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42080839/cynthia-lummis-says-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-could-take-shape-soon-after-trump-raises-his-hand-and-is-sworn-in">legislation </a>had proposed the purchase of 1 million Bitcoins over five years.
Raza further highlighted that there was no provision to buy additional assets for the Digital Asset Stockpile—presumably consisting of Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), and Cardano (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>).
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Big Breaking News: PRESIDENT TRUMP OFFICIALLY SIGNS THE EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ESTABLISH BITCOIN STRATEGIC RESERVE. What is it exactly? &#8211; The US is not going to print new money to buy Bitcoin. &#8211; The US will not sell any Bitcoin confiscated from criminals or in any other criminal…
&mdash; Kashif Raza (@simplykashif) <a href="https://twitter.com/simplykashif/status/1897831906130940051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The cryptocurrency industry will shift its focus to Friday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44125213/white-house-crypto-summit-to-feature-roundtable-with-industry-leaders-including-michael-saylor">White House Crypto Summit</a>, featuring notable industry figures such as&nbsp;Michael Saylor alongside government officials like Treasury Secretary&nbsp;Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary&nbsp;Howard Lutnick, to learn more about the structure of the reserve.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $$87,580.33, down 4.08% in the last 24 hours, 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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Xiaomi Corp.'s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) upcoming 16 Pro flagship smartphone could feature a 3D-printed metal mid-frame — a move that could spark a broader industry shift, much like Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) adoption of CNC machining for MacBook unibody casings did.
What Happened: On Thursday, renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities took to X, formerly Twitter, and said that Xiaomi is using Bright Laser Technologies's 3D printing technology to manufacture the metal mid-frame of the Xiaomi 16 Pro, expected to launch in late 2025.
"The advantage of producing smartphone mid-frames with 3D printing lies in its ability to leverage hollow designs, which reduce weight and enhance thermal performance without compromising structural strength," Kuo stated.
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Previously, production efficiency was a major obstacle to 3D printing adoption in smartphones. However, Kuo notes that as technology improves, manufacturers will increasingly embrace 3D printing, even before it matches the efficiency of traditional methods.
&#8220;This shift echoes past innovations: before Apple pioneered CNC technology for making MacBook unibody metal casing, few believed such a process could scale to consumer electronics,&#8221; the analyst stated.
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&mdash; 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1897706262240149915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: According to a February 2025 Canalys report, the global smartphone market saw a 7% growth in 2024, reaching 1.22 billion units and reversing a two-year decline.
Apple retained its position as the top vendor for a second consecutive year. However, iPhone shipments for the year declined by 1% to 225.9 million units.
Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) secured the second spot, maintaining its focus on profitability, with its shipments also falling by 1% to 222.9 million units.
Xiaomi held onto third place and played a key role in driving overall market growth. With strong momentum in Mainland China and ongoing expansion into emerging markets, Xiaomi's shipments surged by 15% to 168.6 million units.
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Will Your Next Smartphone Be 3-D Printed? Analyst Suggests This Pro Model Phone Could Spur That Change

블랙스톤(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)은 유럽 최대 규모의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">인공 지능(AI) 데이터 센터</a> 중 하나를 구축하기 위해 영국에 100억 파운드(133억 달러)를 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-tells-us-investors-britain-is-open-for-business-as-he-secured-major-10-billion-deal-to-drive-growth-and-create-jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">투자</a>하고 있다.
해당 부지의 공사는 내년에 시작될 예정이며, 이 센터는 영국 시민에게 4,000개의 일자리를 창출할 것으로 예상된다. 이는 키어 스타머 영국 총리가 새로운 성장 기회를 열겠다고 약속한 것을 실현하는 것이다.
스타머는 &#8220;우리 정부의 최우선 임무는 열심히 일하는 영국인들이 혜택을 누릴 수 있도록 경제를 성장시키는 것&#8221;이라며 &#8220;더 많은 외국인 투자가 그 계획의 중요한 부분&#8221;이라고 말하며, 블랙스톤의 투자를 &#8220;거대한 신뢰의 투표&#8221;라고 불렀다.
블랙스톤의 COO인 존 그레이(Jon Gray)는 회사가 &#8220;사회 주택 건설, 에너지 전환 촉진, 생명 과학 기업 성장, 디지털 경제 촉진에 필요한 중요 인프라 개발에 상당한 노력을 기울이고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
이번 주, 블랙스톤은 또한 비스타 에퀴티 파트너스(Vista Equity Partners)와 함께 스마트시트(Smartsheet)를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41009532/smartsheet-to-be-acquired-by-blackstone-vista-in-8-4b-deal-details" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">주당 56.50달러에 84억 달러 현금</a>으로 인수한다고 발표했다.
투자자들은 EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>)와 WBI BullBear Quality 3000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBIL#NYSE">WBIL</a>)를 통해 주식에 노출될 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 블랙스톤의 주식은 목요일 0.46% 상승 153.47달러에 마감되었다.
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