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Motorsport Games Inc is a motorsport network company that combines engaging video games with esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers around the globe. The company has its reportable segments into the development and publishing of interactive racing video games, entertainment content and services, and the organization and facilitation of esports tournaments, competitions, and events for licensed racing games as well as on behalf of third-party video game racing series and other video game publishers. The majority of the revenue is earned from Gaming.

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새로이 등장한 블록 치과용품 제조업체인 패터슨 컴퍼니즈(NASDAQ:PDCO)가 주주 가치를 높이기 위해 매각 또는 합병을 포함한 전략적 옵션을 모색 중이라고 목요일 발표했다. 이 회사는 거래 과정을 2분기 재무 보고서의 일환으로 공개했다.

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모터스포츠 게임즈(NASDAQ:MSGM)의 주식은 화요일에 회사가 르망 얼티밋(Le Mans Ultimate)의 9월 업데이트를 출시했다고 발표한 후 시간외 거래에서 26% 이상 급등했다.

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About a billion Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) tokens were removed from circulation on Thursday, applying further deflationary pressure on the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency.
What Happened:&nbsp;Kaal Dhairya, a key figure in the ecosystem, took to X to announce the massive burning event to celebrate upgrades made to ShibTorch, Shiba Inu&#8217;s community-driven burn portal.
&#8220;To celebrate the progress team is making the deployer has burnt pending 1B SHIB, enjoy,&#8221; Dhairya said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">To celebrate the progress team is making the deployer has burnt pending 1B SHIB, enjoy <a href="https://t.co/3fbkLUDjQp">https://t.co/3fbkLUDjQp</a> <a href="https://t.co/YsdwuATIyz">https://t.co/YsdwuATIyz</a>
&mdash; Kaal (@kaaldhairya) <a href="https://twitter.com/kaaldhairya/status/1885068301505569195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Coin burning involves purposely sending a cryptocurrency to an unusable wallet address to remove it from circulation. This is done to generate scarcity and gradually boost the market value of the token in the long term.
Due to the massive incineration, the burn rate shot up to 43325.59% in the past 24 hours, <a href="https://www.shibburn.com/">according </a>to Shiba Inu&#8217;s official burn tracker. As of this writing, nearly 410.744 trillion SHIB tokens have gone up in smoke.
ShibTorch was launched in August last year on Shibarium, Shiba Inu&#8217;s Layer-2 blockchain, allowing users to actively participate in burning tokens. Note that a portion of transaction fees paid on Shibarium are set aside and burned.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;The mega-burning event comes on the heels of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43261673/shytoshi-kusamas-biggest-announcement-ever-tease-triggers-rally-in-shiba-inu-ecosystem-tokens">big tease</a> by Shytoshi Kusama, Shiba Inu&#8217;s lead ambassador. Earlier this week, they hinted at the &#8220;biggest announcement&#8221; ever related to the blockchain ecosystem.
Kusama continued to pique the interest of the community, announcing that an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43293760/shiba-inus-shytoshi-kusama-teases-extremely-powerful-partnership-for-ecosystemcoin-themed-on-mysterious-personality-rallies-25">&#8220;extremely powerful partnership&#8221;</a> was the works.
Meanwhile, SHIB&#8217;s daily active addresses rose by 1.15% in the last 24 hours, although large transactions involving whales dipped significantly, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/?end_offset=20">according</a> to data from IntoTheBlock. 
Price Action: At the time of writing, SHIB was exchanging hands at $0.00001859, up 0.41% 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.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) is reportedly in discussions to spearhead a new funding round for OpenAI, potentially raising up to $40 billion.
What Happened: This investment would value the ChatGPT-maker at $300 billion, marking a record-setting funding round for a private entity, reported Reuters, citing sources.
As per the report, SoftBank assessed OpenAI&#8217;s value at $260 billion before the funding round, a notable increase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">from $157 billion just months ago</a>.
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Earlier on Thursday, the Wall Street Journal also <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openaiin-talks-for-huge-investment-round-valuing-it-up-to-300-billion-2a2d4327">reported</a> that OpenAI could be valued at around $340 billion with this funding round.
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Why It Matters: Previously, it was reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43327823/softbank-eyes-historic-25-billion-investment-in-openai-poised-to-dethrone-microsoft-as-chatgpt-parents-biggest-investor">SoftBank might invest</a> $15 billion to $25 billion directly into OpenAI. This investment would represent a significant commitment for SoftBank and its CEO, Masayoshi Son, who has approximately $30 billion in cash reserves.
It could make it the largest stakeholder in OpenAI, surpassing Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which has invested nearly $14 billion.
The move comes as DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, has said it developed its cost-effective R1 model <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43327016/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-accepts-deepseek-ai-has-some-real-innovations-but-wont-say-if-they-mark-a-turning-point-for-ai-cost-reduction">in just two months</a>, investing $5.6 million and using lower-end Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43296041/openai-alleges-deepseek-used-proprietary-models-without-permission-as-microsoft-investigates-ai-security-risks">OpenAI has accused DeepSeek</a> of using its proprietary models without authorization.
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Despite the slower-than-expected economic growth in the US for the final quarter of 2024, the stock market ended in the green on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq indices witnessed a rise of 0.5% and 0.4% respectively, as the GDP growth rate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43336153/us-economy-grows-below-q4-estimates-as-consumer-spending-hits-7-quarter-high">fell short of the forecasted 2.6% expansion</a>. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day 0.25% higher at 19,681.75.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
Apple&#8217;s stock dipped by 0.74%, closing at $237.59. However, the shares were seen trading nearly 3% higher in the after-hours session. The intraday high and low were $240.79 and $237.21, respectively, with a 52-week range of $260.09 to $164.08. The tech giant reported a successful first quarter, with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">revenue of $124.3 billion</a> and adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, both surpassing analyst estimates. 
Intel Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)
Intel&#8217;s shares rose by 1.32%, closing at $20.01. The intraday high and low were $20.10 and $19.43, respectively, with a 52-week range of $46.63 to $18.51. Investors were closely watching the company&#8217;s CEO search and potential segment spin-offs following its fourth-quarter financial report. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43354712/intel-stock-climbs-on-better-than-expected-q4-report-details">reported earnings per share</a> of 13 cents which beat the consensus estimate of 12 cents.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)
Walgreens&#8217; stock climbed by 1.87%, closing at $11.46. The intraday high and low were $11.60 and $11.25, respectively, with a 52-week range of $23.77 to $8.08. The company announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/25/01/43357768/walgreens-boots-alliance-shares-slide-as-board-suspends-dividend">suspension of its quarterly dividend</a> as part of a longer-term turnaround strategy. 
United Parcel Service Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)
UPS shares plummeted by 14.11%, closing at $114.9. The intraday high and low were $117.98 and $109.62, respectively, with a 52-week range of $158.95 to $109.62. The company reported a YoY <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43335015/ups-q4-earnings-major-customer-volume-cut-raises-jitters-stock-tanks">consolidated revenue growth</a> of 1.5% in the fourth quarter, missing the consensus. 
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock rose by 2.87%, closing at $400.28. The intraday high and low were $412.50 and $384.41, respectively, with a 52-week range of $488.54 to $138.80. CEO Elon Musk announced that the production of the new Model Y vehicle would result in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43328898/elon-musk-warns-teslas-new-model-y-will-result-in-several-weeks-of-lost-production-for-ev-giant-in-q1">several weeks of lost production</a> in the first quarter.
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Leading cryptocurrencies lost their early gains on Thursday as investors awaited the release of crucial inflation data.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.03%</td>
<td>$104,582.18</td>
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<td>+3.95%</td>
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<td>+0.05%</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin broke through $106,000 in the morning before falling back to the $104,000 region. Popular dog-themed meme coin Dogecoin witnessed a similar price pattern.
Ethereum, on the other hand, sustained its gains, rising nearly 4% in the last 24 hours.
About $86 million in short bets were wiped out in the last 24 hours, out of a total of $143 million in cryptocurrency liquidations.
Interestingly, traders placing short bets on Bitcoin rose against those gunning for price increases, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
That said, if Bitcoin reclaims its all-time high, more than $530 million in short positions will be liquidated.
"Extreme Greed" emotion dominated the market, according to the reading on the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index, sparking concerns of a further correction.
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<td>DeXe (DEXE)</td>
<td>+30.15%</td>
<td>$20.80</td>
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<td>JasmyCoin (JASMY)</td>
<td>+29.66%</td>
<td>$0.03193</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.57 trillion, growing by 1.92% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks closed in the green on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 136.83 points, or 0.38%, to close at 44,882.13. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.53% to end at 6,071.17. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite popped 0.25% to 19,681.75.
The uptick came as investors parsed the earnings of the "Magnificent 7" companies. Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) rose 2.87% and 1.55%, respectively.
The focus now shifts to Friday's personal consumption expenditures index report, considered the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez emphasized the "critical importance" of $97,877 for Bitcoin, stating that a sizable amount of the apex cryptocurrency was scooped at this level.
"If it holds, the bull run could continue," Martinez predicted. "However, a break below $97,877 and $91,700 could put the entire bull market in jeopardy."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">With a significant amount of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> accumulated at $97,877, this level holds critical importance. If it holds, the bull run could continue. However, a break below $97,877 and $91,700 could put the entire bull market in jeopardy.<a href="https://t.co/adz1GAiTFL">https://t.co/adz1GAiTFL</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1884901807228436492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another influential cryptocurrency trader, Michaël van de Poppe, ruled out the possibility of Bitcoin having 30% corrections this cycle.
"The markets become larger, through which a lot more liquidity is added and Bitcoin becomes more &#8216;boring&#8217;. Just a gradual upward pace," the trader noted.
Van De Poppe forecast that a Bitcoin peak could come either in the fourth quarter of 2025 or early 2027.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I don&#39;t think we&#39;ll have many 30% corrections on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> during this cycle. The markets become larger, through which a lot more liquidity is added and Bitcoin becomes more &#39;boring&#39;. Just a gradual upwards pace. Either Bitcoin peaks in Q4 2025 or somewhere beginning 2027.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1885005301436531134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>).
The Palantir Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s decision to sell Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares on Thursday comes amid a backdrop of competitive pressures in the AI space. 
Recently, Palantir has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43234047/palantir-stock-is-falling-monday-whats-going-on">faced challenges</a> from Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has introduced a high-performance AI computing solution at a lower cost. This development has caused some concern among investors, leading to fluctuations in Palantir&#8217;s stock price.
Ark Invest executed a sale of 127,969 Palantir shares worth $10.4 million through its flagship ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>). The stock closed at $81.22 on Thursday, January 30, marking a 1.83% increase from the previous day.
Notably, Ark has been on a Palantir share-selling spree. In early January, the firm had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42835519/cathie-woods-monday-moves-dumps-15m-worth-of-hot-stock-palantir-loads-up-amazon-com">sold $14.93 million worth</a> of the Alex Karp-led technology company&#8217;s shares.
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<li>Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) &#8211; Sold 33,404 shares from the ARKK fund. </li>
<li>Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) &#8211; Sold 57,238 shares from the ARKK fund.</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) &#8211; Acquired 8,304 shares through the ARKW fund.</li>
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Prominent Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) investor Ross Gerber has highlighted significant challenges facing the electric vehicle maker&#8217;s Full Self-Driving system while praising competitor Waymo&#8216;s autonomous driving technology.
What Happened: Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, pointed to Waymo&#8217;s growing presence in the robotaxi space. 
&#8220;Waymo waymos everywhere. Driving flawlessly, with confidence. Robotaxi is here&#8230; and it&#8217;s called Waymo. Coming to your city soon,&#8221; he wrote on X on Thursday, referring to Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) subsidiary.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Waymo waymos everywhere. Driving flawlessly, with confidence. Robotaxi is here… and it's called Waymo. Coming to your city soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24goog&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$goog</a>
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1885094196891312312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The investment manager&#8217;s comments come amid mounting concerns about Tesla&#8217;s hardware capabilities. Responding to Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt, Gerber suggested that even Tesla&#8217;s Hardware 4 system won&#8217;t achieve full autonomy, citing &#8220;severe hardware limitations&#8221; compared to Waymo&#8217;s proven robotaxi technology.
These observations follow Tesla CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s recent acknowledgment that the company will need to upgrade Hardware 3 vehicles for FSD customers, a process Musk described as &#8220;painful and difficult.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">At some point he will also admit HW4 isn't going to get to level 5 autonomy either. Tesla FSD has severe hardware limitations and waymo has proven exactly what you need to work as a robotaxi. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24tsla&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$tsla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24goog&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$goog</a> <a href="https://t.co/B71oNWCAYJ">https://t.co/B71oNWCAYJ</a>
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1884986277277401151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The criticism extends beyond hardware concerns. Just a day after Musk celebrated Tesla&#8217;s achievement in &#8220;unsupervised&#8221; FSD operation, Gerber <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43329365/a-day-after-elon-musk-hailed-teslas-unsupervised-fsd-ross-gerber-criticizes-ev-makers-autonomous-driving-system-doesnt-work-when-dust-or-ash-get-in-the-cameras">highlighted the practical limitations</a> of the system&#8217;s vision-only approach. &#8220;My Tesla FSD doesn&#8217;t work when dust or ash gets in the cameras. Vision-only systems have some big limitations. Also, the sun shines into them wrong,&#8221; Gerber noted on X.
These developments come at a crucial time for Tesla&#8217;s autonomous driving program. The company faces an ongoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation into 2.6 million FSD-equipped vehicles, while Musk maintains that FSD will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42894743/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-fsd-will-be-safer-than-human-drivers-in-q2-2025">exceed human driving safety</a> by the second quarter of 2025.
The debate intensified following Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43327837/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-dismises-lidar-again-says-if-humans-drive-without-shooting-lasers-from-their-eyes-so-can-autonomous-cars">recent fourth-quarter earnings call</a>, where Musk defended the company&#8217;s camera-only strategy, arguing that humans drive without &#8220;shooting lasers out of their eyes,&#8221; in contrast to competitors&#8217; use of LiDAR technology.
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Ross Gerber Says Robotaxi Is Here And It Is A Waymo From Google, Highlights Tesla's 'Severe Hardware Limitations'

On Thursday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook lauded DeepSeek, a China-based AI startup.
What Happened: During Apple's <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">first-quarter earnings</a> call, Cook was asked about the perception that Cupertino is benefiting from lower compute costs.
The analyst inquired about Cook&#8217;s perspective on the DeepSeek situation and whether any changes in the cost landscape could impact Apple's margins.
In response, the Apple CEO detailed the company's use of a hybrid AI model, where simple tasks are executed locally on devices, while complex operations are managed in the cloud through AI partnerships.
Currently, Apple collaborates with OpenAI, leveraging ChatGPT to assist iPhone users via a private cloud.
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"From a CapEx point of view, we&#8217;ve always taken a very prudent and deliberate approach to our expenditure and we continue to leverage a hybrid model, which I think continues to serve us well," Cook stated.
Despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43296041/openai-alleges-deepseek-used-proprietary-models-without-permission-as-microsoft-investigates-ai-security-risks">OpenAI&#8217;s accusation of DeepSeek</a> using its models without permission, Cook acknowledged DeepSeek&#8217;s contributions.
"In general, I think innovation that drives efficiency is a good thing. And, you know, that's what you see in that model," he said on the earnings call.
Why It Matters: Apple has previously indicated that it is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/42030331/heres-when-google-gemini-could-be-integrated-with-apple-intelligence">open to incorporating AI models</a> from other companies, like Google's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude, into future iPhones.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43296460/dan-ives-says-chinese-startup-deepseeks-6-million-ai-development-assertion-is-likely-a-fictional-story">DeepSeek claims to have developed</a> its cost-efficient R1 model in just two months with an investment of $5.6 million. While these claims have been scrutinized they have also raised questions about the need for large-scale GPU investments.
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On Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43326499/mark-zuckerberg-says-chinas-deepseek-did-some-novel-things-were-still-digesting-but-meta-may-keep-pouring-billions-into-ai-infrastructure-anyway">acknowledged DeepSeek&#8217;s novel approaches</a>. However, he said it's too soon to determine how these developments will impact infrastructure usage and capital expenditures.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also recognized DeepSeek&#8217;s AI innovations but remained cautious about their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43327016/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-accepts-deepseek-ai-has-some-real-innovations-but-wont-say-if-they-mark-a-turning-point-for-ai-cost-reduction">potential to reduce AI costs</a>.
Apple&#8217;s earnings report revealed a fiscal first-quarter <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">revenue of $124.3 billion</a>, surpassing analyst estimates, despite a decline in iPhone sales.
Price Action: Apple's stock rose by 3.01% in after-hours trading, hitting $244.75. In regular trading on Thursday, it closed at $237.59, reflecting a 0.74% decline, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Tim Cook Praises China's DeepSeek For Driving Efficiency, Stresses Apple's 'Prudent And Deliberate' Approach Toward Capital Expenditure

Entrepreneur and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his support behind <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43203763/trump-wants-to-get-rid-of-federal-emergency-agency-its-not-good-he-says-while-visiting-disasters-in-california-north-carolina">President Donald Trump's plan</a> to overhaul or even scrap the Federal Emergency Management Agency. O'Leary's endorsement comes amidst growing debate over the effectiveness of FEMA and Trump's proposal to shift disaster relief funding directly to state governments.
On social media and in a Fox News interview, O'Leary <a href="https://x.com/kevinolearytv/status/1883270303952077040">said</a> Trump's plan is "smart" and "efficient." He explained that giving state governors control of disaster money, along with clear rules to track spending, would make things more transparent. "Every taxpayer wants accountability, and this plan delivers," he wrote.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's FEMA Criticism and Vision for Reform</h2>
Trump has been very critical of FEMA, saying it's not doing a good job and has too much red tape. During a visit to hurricane-hit North Carolina last week, Trump stated bluntly, "FEMA has turned out to be a disaster. I think we recommend that FEMA go away. I think, frankly, that FEMA is not good." He suggested redirecting disaster relief funds straight to state governors, whom he views as the CEOs of their states, capable of managing resources more effectively.
An <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/council-to-assess-the-federal-emergency-management-agency/">executive order</a> issued by Trump lays out a plan for a 20-member council that will be led by the secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to evaluate FEMA and propose reforms within 180 days. While the White House clarified the review is aimed at reform rather than immediate elimination, Trump's sharp criticism has sparked intense discussion about FEMA's future.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Legacy of Challenges for FEMA</h2>
FEMA, established in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter, was created to centralize disaster management after decades of inefficiency. More than 100 federal agencies were involved in disaster relief, creating a chaotic and uncoordinated system prior to FEMA. The agency's role has since been enshrined in federal law, making it impossible for a president to unilaterally abolish it without congressional approval.
Despite its vital role, FEMA has faced challenges over the years. Under President Ronald Reagan, conservative appointees prioritized downsizing, and during President George W. Bush's tenure, FEMA's status was reduced within the Department of Homeland Security, which many critics say undermined its effectiveness. Trump's proposal to overhaul FEMA is seen by some as part of a broader strategy to disrupt government agencies.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mixed Reactions to Trump's Proposal</h2>
Critics argue that dismantling FEMA would set disaster management back decades, returning to a fragmented system where states struggled to manage large-scale emergencies. During his visit to disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina and Southern California last week, Trump's remarks about FEMA drew fire for undermining emergency workers and ignoring the agency's critical role.
However, O'Leary and others see merit in Trump's plan. O'Leary highlighted the inefficiencies of FEMA's bureaucracy, pointing out that disaster funds often fail to promptly reach those in need. He praised Trump's vision of milestone-based funding, saying it ensures transparency and effective use of taxpayer money.
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If governors are given the responsibility and accountability, taxpayers will know exactly how their money is being used, he said. &#8220;Let&#8217;s check in every month or every quarter or every year and see exactly how that Capital was used, and I think every taxpayer, including me, listening to that, says, ‘I like that idea. I want some accountability, and I want to see executional skills in action.'&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Turning Point for Disaster Management?</h2>
The debate over FEMA's future comes at a critical time. Natural disasters, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43095813/california-wildfires-to-cost-275-billion-critics-slam-gov-newsoms-101m-firefighting-cuts-amid-record-rainfall-in-2023">from hurricanes to wildfires</a>, have been increasing in frequency and intensity. Critics of Trump's approach warn that eliminating FEMA could leave states overwhelmed during large-scale crises. Supporters, however, see it as a chance to streamline disaster relief and reduce federal inefficiency.
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'Every Taxpayer Wants Accountability, And This Plan Delivers,' Says Kevin O'Leary, Backing Donald Trump's Plan To Possibly Scrap FEMA

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Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, criticized President Donald Trump&#8217;s handling of the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/01/43328465/no-survivors-yet-to-plane-crash-near-reagan-national-airport-american-airlines-ceo-heads-to-washington">recent fatal crash</a> of an American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NASDAQ">AA</a>) plane, highlighting the safety record during his tenure.
What Happened: On Thursday, Buttigieg took to X to express his disapproval of Trump&#8217;s response to the tragic midair collision that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">resulted in 64 fatalities</a>. 
He emphasized the safety measures implemented during his time in office, including the growth of Air Traffic Control and the reduction of close calls. 
&#8220;Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights on our watch,&#8221; Buttigieg said.
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&mdash; Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1885013865676562491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Buttigieg also pointed out that one of Trump&#8217;s first acts as President was to fire and suspend key personnel who helped ensure aviation safety. He called on the President to demonstrate leadership and outline measures to prevent such incidents from recurring.
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Why It Matters: The midair collision, involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, is the deadliest air disaster on U.S. soil since 2001. 
The crash occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leading to the suspension of all takeoffs and landings for the rest of the evening. This incident happened just nine days after President Trump&#8217;s inauguration, during which he <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43354408/trump-comments-on-american-airlines-crash-heres-what-we-know-what-he-suggests-is-to-blame">fired the heads</a> of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard.
Trump suggested that diversity, equity and inclusion policies could have been a factor in the fatal crash, but did not provide any evidence. When pressed on his claims, the president said he had &#8220;common sense.&#8221;
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Elon Musk's past comments may have scared away advertisers from his X social media platform, which he bought for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31810229/elon-musk-bought-twitter-1-year-ago-a-look-back-at-whats-happened-since-and-what-could-be-next">$44 billion in 2022.</a>
A new report says two of the largest companies in the world could provide a boost to X's advertising revenue.
What Happened: Musk's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/04/38240165/disney-took-a-break-from-x-during-the-companys-suspension-of-advertising-now-one-account-is-tweeting"> push for free speech</a> and changes to content moderation on X led to some advertisers exiting the platform completely or cutting down their level of spending.
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is a current advertiser on X and is ramping up its spending on the platform, according to a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/amazon-raises-its-ad-spending-on-elon-musks-x-in-major-reversal-8a27228b">report </a>from the Wall Street Journal.
The e-commerce giant previously pulled a large portion of its advertising a year ago when concerns about hate speech on the platform were elevated.
The report said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was involved in the decision to increase spending on the platform. While the report doesn't say that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was part of the decision, the timing of the announced ad spending increase comes after Musk and Bezos have been part of several appearance together.
Both billionaires were present at President Donald Trump's inauguration and a once very public rivalry between the two appears to have been minimized due to Musk's political influence within the Trump administration.
Along with the news that Amazon is set to increase its spending on X, the report said Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is also considering testing ads on the platform. Apple previously pulled all of its ad spending on X in 2023.
Apple's X account has 9.7 million <a href="https://x.com/Apple">followers </a>and no posts. The account has been used for advertisements and sponsored posts in the past and caused confusion when the account went silent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/11/29832912/apple-exec-deletes-twitter-account-tech-giant-clears-all-posts-whats-going-on">with no posts.</a>
Apple CEO Tim Cook was a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801809/apple-ceo-tim-cook-reportedly-donates-1-million-to-trump-inauguration-joins-ranks-of-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-and-sam-altman">donor to the Trump inauguration</a>. Apple and Musk's SpaceX were recently part of a collaboration with T-Mobile iPhone users <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43294364/apple-surprises-iphone-users-by-teaming-up-with-spacex-and-t-mobile-to-bring-starlink-satellite-texting-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-feature">getting access to </a>Starlink. &nbsp;&nbsp;
The moves by Amazon and Apple come as Musk is viewed as one of the top allies of Trump and he heads the Department of Government Efficiency, which is in charge of cutting government spending.
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Why It's Important: News of a potential windfall in additional advertising spending comes at an interesting time for X.
Investment banks including Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) who were part of the financing of the $44 billion buyout have been trying to sell off their debt, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43204045/elon-musk-says-x-user-growth-is-stagnant-banks-who-financed-acquisition-selling-debt-at-10-discount">Benzinga recently reported</a>. Some banks were willing to sell the debt at 10% discounts.
Banks are looking to sell off $3 billion in loans, as reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-30/x-s-post-musk-financials-signal-recovery-in-2024-after-slide?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
News of the debt sales is providing a better look at the financials of X, which went private with Musk's purchase. The report said X had adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion in 2024. This includes having EBITDA of $400 million on $710 million in revenue in the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter could have gotten a bump with record usage reported during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41766191/elon-musk-says-x-saw-record-usage-on-election-day-as-trump-closes-in-on-white-house-win">2024 presidential election</a>, an event that likely saw increased advertising revenue.
The EBITDA figure is around flat from when Musk bought the company according to the report. One big difference noted is the $1.4 billion cash on the balance sheet in 2022 versus a cash balance of $400 million today.
Bloomberg reported that investors are becoming more interested in buying the debt that banks are trying to sell off as signs of Musk turning around X are becoming more prevalent. Also drawing interest is ownership stakes in xAI that were awarded to investors of the Twitter buyout.
The bank's debt was previously receiving offers of 60 to 65 cents on the dollar versus the 90 to 95 cents offered today. Banks have received interest payments on their debt, but many have held the debt longer than they do on loans due to lower valuations assigned to X after Musk took over.
Fidelity, which owns shares of X Holdings in the&nbsp;Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund&nbsp;(FBGRX),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42271676/fidelity-raises-valuation-of-elon-musks-x-but-its-still-worth-72-less-than-his-buyout-price" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">valued X at $12.3 billion recently</a>. While the company increased its valuation of X by 32.3% at the time, it valued X at 72% less than Musk paid.
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Egg prices in the U.S. have risen 60% over the past year, due in large part to the bird flu ravaging commercial flocks. Here's a look at why experts see the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/43117087/bird-flu-update-first-commercial-case-in-georgia-moderna-receives-590-million-to-develop-vaccine"> prices continuing to climb.</a> 
The Details: The average price for a dozen large, grade-A eggs rose 60% over the past year, reaching $4.15 in December, according <a href="https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/APU0000708111">to data</a> from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The USDA predicts egg prices <a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings#:~:text=In%202025,%20prices%20for%20all,of%20-2.7%20to%205.5%20percent.%5C">will </a>rise another 45% in 2025 due to a strain of bird flu known as H5N1 that killed 13.2 million commercial egg-laying hens in December.
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On top of the record-high prices, consumers are also facing egg shortages and purchase limits at major retailers like Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>). 
Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that a record number of more than 20 million egg-laying chickens died in the last quarter due to bird flu.&nbsp;
In an attempt to contain the virus, farmers are compensated for chickens and eggs that are destroyed through a USDA program which said it had paid out $1.25 billion to farmers since the outbreak started in 2022, according to a CBS News <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/egg-industry-chicken-deaths-bird-flu/">report</a>.&nbsp;
In fact, egg producers are reporting record profits during the latest bird flu outbreak. Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NYSE">CALM</a>), the nation's largest egg producer, reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862269/cal-maine-foods-stock-climbs-after-strong-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat"> its most recent </a>quarterly revenue at $954.7 million, well above the $751.49 million consensus estimate.
The company attributed its high revenue in part to restricted supply resulting from bird flu outbreaks. Cal-Maine Foods stock has gained more than 75% over the past six months.&nbsp;
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Sarang Vora initiated coverage this week on Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITL#NASDAQ">VITL</a>), a smaller producer specializing in pasture-raised eggs. Vora said he sees the company&#8217;s sales growing at an annual growth rate of 19% to 20% and hitting the $1 billion mark in 2027, versus $600 million in 2024. 
This week, Rose Acre Farms, the second-largest egg producer in the U.S., confirmed its chickens had tested positive for bird flu, likely extending the period of high egg prices and shortages. 
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/12/42368125/i-wonder-how-young-people-today-survive-robert-kiyosaki-says-spending-14-on-an-egg-salad-sandwich-was-hard-to-swallow">Robert Kiyosaki</a>, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has never been shy about making bold predictions. On Jan. 26, he took to X to double down on what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40041316/laugh-all-you-want-robert-kiyosaki-rich-dad-poor-dad-warns-millions-of-401-k-s-and-iras-will-be-">he's been warning about for years</a>: a massive stock market crash. This time, though, he's naming a specific date – February 2025 – as the tipping point for what he calls "the biggest stock market crash in history."
In his post, Kiyosaki referenced his 2013 book, Rich Dad's Prophecy, where he claimed this crash was inevitable. But it's not just doom and gloom from him. Kiyosaki argues that market crashes create opportunities for those prepared, saying everything from cars to houses will "go on sale." He wrote, "Good news because in a crash everything goes on sale. Cars and houses on sale now."
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Even more interestingly, he predicts that billions will leave traditional investments like stocks and bonds, flowing into assets like Bitcoin, gold and silver. He advises people to "get out of fake and into real," emphasizing that even owning a single Satoshi could be enough to secure wealth in the chaos.
But Kiyosaki isn't alone in predicting trouble.
Goldman Sachs analysts also warn of a significant market correction, estimating a potential 30% drop in 2025. Their concerns stem from high valuations and ongoing economic uncertainty. Economist Harry Dent is on a similar page, pointing to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42236424/1-in-5-dollars-the-government-expends-goes-to-repaying-investors-heres-why-this-spells-trouble-for-trump-and-doge">America's growing private debt</a> as a time bomb waiting to go off. Dent has even said the bubble could burst as early as mid-2025.
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Meanwhile, Jeremy Grantham, a veteran investor known for spotting financial bubbles, is predicting a "cataclysmic decline" in the stock market. He attributes this to overvaluation, demographic shifts like declining population growth, and global challenges such as climate change.
With heavyweights like Kiyosaki, Goldman Sachs, Dent and Grantham all predicting a downturn, the message is clear: prepare now. While the specifics of these warnings differ, they all share a common theme – markets are fragile, and significant challenges are ahead.
For the average investor, this means reassessing your financial strategy. Diversification becomes even more critical in uncertain times. Kiyosaki suggests moving from traditional "fake" assets like stocks and bonds into alternatives like cryptocurrency, gold and silver. While his Bitcoin predictions of "boom, boom, boom" may seem extreme, crypto has historically performed well during periods of economic uncertainty.
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Experts recommend having a clear plan for market volatility. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40531988/you-dont-need-emergency-savings-says-grant-cardone-claims-that-three-months-of-savings-in-case-o">Building emergency savings</a>, paying down debt, and diversifying your investments are key steps to weather a potential storm.
No one can predict the future with absolute certainty, but financial experts' growing chorus of warnings is hard to ignore. Whether or not February 2025 brings the "biggest crash in history," it's a good time to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">evaluate your financial health</a> and make adjustments if needed. After all, as Kiyosaki often reminds us, in every crash lies an opportunity – if you're prepared for it.
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Robert Kiyosaki, 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad,' Warns The Biggest Stock Market Crash Ever Is Coming February – 'Good News Is Everything Goes On Sale'

Outlook
The company anticipates that adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2025 will be in the range of $7.75 to $8.05, which at the mid-point represents EPS growth of 7% excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and a higher tax rate. This range is based on current global economic activity and foreign exchange rates, ongoing soft global industrial production, and mixed demand across the various regions in which we operate. The company expects that annual EPS growth will be weighted toward the second half of 2025 as global industrial demand weakened and the U.S. dollar strengthened in the second half of 2024. Additionally, we expect to realize more than $100 million in annualized share gains in our Industrial Coatings segment beginning in the second half of the year.
Additional information related to 2025 financial projections is posted within the slides and prepared commentary associated with the fourth quarter earnings documents on the Investors section of PPG.com.
The term organic sales as used in this press release is defined as net sales excluding the impact of currency, acquisitions and divestitures.

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PPG Anticipates Adj EPS For FY25 Will Be In The Range Of $7.75-$8.05 Vs $8.68 Est.

PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 by 2.42 percent. This is a 3.21 percent increase over earnings of $1.56 per share from the same period last year.

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PPG Indus Q4 Adj EPS $1.61 Misses $1.65 Estimate

Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.45%. Currently, Eli Lilly has a market capitalization of $740.34 billion. 
Buying $100 In LLY: If an investor had bought $100 of LLY stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,476.91 today based on a price of $823.23 for LLY at the time of writing.
<h3>Eli Lilly's Performance Over Last 20 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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $12 to $11.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on AGNC Investment, Lowers Price Target to $11

Billionaire Jeff Bezos appears to have a major conflict of interest on his hands with a newspaper he owns trying to get records from another<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/04/20675447/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-jeff-bezos"> company he founded.</a>
What Happened: While he's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/07/21849808/jeff-bezos-is-officially-no-longer-the-amazon-ceo">no longer the CEO</a> of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Bezos remains a shareholder and the executive chairman of the company.
This means that a lawsuit filed by Amazon against the Washington Post, which Bezos owns, now has the billionaire on both sides of the legal fight.
The Washington Post is trying to obtain records related to Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite business, <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/jeff-bezos-amazon-sues-block-records-requests-washington-post-1236121933/">according </a>to The Hollywood Reporter.
Amazon is fighting back and has sued to block the records request as the e-commerce company states releasing the information could be harmful as it contains trade secrets.
The report says items requested by the news outlet include inspection records, investigation notes and complaints related to visits to the company by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.
Amazon says the records contain proprietary satellite designs and other information that could give competitors "a competitive edge."
Amazon has not sued the newspaper directly, instead filing a lawsuit against a Washington state agency that agreed to disclose the records. The company is not seeking to block the release of all of the requested records, only a small portion that it believes contains trade secrets.
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Why It's Important: The news of the battle by The Washington Post against Amazon comes as the newspaper faces public pushback after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41557083/jeff-bezos-ends-washington-posts-36-year-tradition-of-endorsements-leaving-staff-roiled">not endorsing a candidate </a>for president for the first time since 1988.
The decision was said to have been made by Bezos, who bought the newspaper in 2013. The move led to the exit of several newspaper workers and saw around 250,000 subscribers cancel their subscriptions as a result.
The battle between The Washington Post and Amazon and the outcome could become a storyline for Bezos and whether or not billionaires should own news outlets.
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Bezos Vs. Bezos: Amazon Files Lawsuit Related To Washington Post In Major Conflict Of Interest For Billionaire

Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen maintains NeuroPace (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPCE#NASDAQ">NPCE</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $13 to $17.

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치과용품 제조업체인 패터슨 컴퍼니즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDCO#NASDAQ">PDCO</a>)가 주주 가치를 높이기 위해 매각 또는 합병을 포함한 전략적 옵션을 모색 중이라고 목요일 발표했다. 이 회사는 거래 과정을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42342667/dental-supplies-patterson-companies-evaluates-strategic-alternatives-after-mixed-q2-earnings-amid-challenging-end-market-environment">2분기 재무 보고서</a>의 일환으로 공개했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 업데이트</h2>
이지호텔(EasyHotel)이 매각될 준비를 하고 있다. 런던 및 지역 부동산(London &amp; Regional Properties)이라는 억만장자 지원 업체가 트리스탄 캐피털 파트너스(Tristan Capital Partners)가 관리하는 펀드와 경합을 벌이고 있다. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-27/billionaire-brothers-private-equity-chase-deal-for-easyhotel">블룸버그</a>에 따르면, 경매 과정은 마지막 단계에 있다.
유비소프트 엔터테인먼트 SA(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSFF#OTC">UBSFF</a>)가 텐센트 홀딩스 ADR(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)과 <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%9C%A0%EB%B9%84%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-%ED%85%90%EC%84%BC%ED%8A%B8-%EC%9D%B8%EC%88%98-%EB%B3%B4%EB%8F%84-%ED%9B%84-16-%EA%B8%89%EB%93%B1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">잠재적 인수합의</a>를 논의 중이다. 로이터에 따르면, 이번 거래는 유비소프트의 창립자인 기예모(Guillemot) 가문이 회사를 비공개로 전환할 경우에도 통제권을 유지할 수 있도록 할 것이다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40801168/ubisoft-is-mismanaged-shareholders-are-hostages-investor-demands-video-game-company-go-private-aft">우여곡절이 많았던 한 해</a>를 보낸 유비소프트에 따른 발전으로, 이는 인력 감축, 실망스러운 매출, 여러 스튜디오 폐쇄로 이어졌다. 이 인수 논의 소식이 전해진 후, 유비소프트의 주가는 14% 급등했다.
라이트스피드 커머스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSPD#NYSE">LSPD</a>)가 구조 조정을 하고 있다. 이번 구조 조정 비용의 대부분은 2025 회계연도 3분기에 발생할 것이다. &#8220;우리 사업의 복잡성을 줄이는 데 중점을 두고 있다&#8221;고 라이트스피드의 창립자이자 CEO인 댁스 다실바(Dax Dasilva)가 <a href="https://investors.lightspeedhq.com/English/newsroom/news-details/2024/Lightspeed-Commerce-Announces-Strategic-Reorganization-Continues-to-Optimize-for-Profitable-Growth/default.aspx">말했다</a>. 한 분석가는 페이먼츠 다이브(<a href="https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/lightspeed-strategic-reorganization-employee-impact/734300/">Payments Dive</a>)에 라이트스피드를 매각하기 위한 준비라고 언급했습니다. JP모건과 RBC가 이 과정을 자문하고 있다고 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-07/lightspeed-looks-for-efficiencies-as-strategic-review-continues">블룸버그</a>가 보도했다.
더 보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/12/42376708/nasa-mission-to-land-humans-on-moon-delayed-artemis-3-now-slated-for-mid-2027">NASA의 인간 달 착륙 미션 연기 &#8211; 아르테미스 3는 이제 2027년 중반으로 예정</a>
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노바백스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>)가 노보 노디스크 A/S(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>)에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42308359/novavax-announces-sale-of-czech-republic-manufacturing-site-to-novo-nordisk-for-200-million" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2억 달러에</a> 체코 보후밀 제조 시설을 매각하기로 합의했다. 이 거래에는 150,000평방피트의 공장 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42323263/wegovy-maker-novo-nordisk-to-buy-novavaxs-czech-republic-manufacturing-facility-for-200-million">과 기존 인력의 이전</a>이 포함된다.
슈나이더 내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDR#NYSE">SNDR</a>)이 코완 시스템즈(Cowan Systems, LLC)와 그 계열사들을 약 3억 9천만 달러 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42167845/schneiders-dedicated-momentum-continues-to-build-with-latest-acquisition-of-cowan-systems-llc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">현금으로 인수하기로 합의했다</a>고 발표했다. 이 거래에는 관련 부동산의 별도 매입도 포함되어 있으며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/mid-cap/24/11/42170700/schneider-expands-its-fleet-390-million-cowan-systems-deal-supercharges-dedicated-services">3천 1백만 달러</a>에 이루어진다.
리뉴위(Renewi), 런던에 상장된 폐기물 관리 회사가 맥쿼리 에셋 매니지먼트로부터 7억 9십만 파운드(8억 8,880만 달러)로 평가되는 인수 <a href="https://www.macquarie.com/assets/macq/about/company/macquarie-asset-management/project-earth/joint-statement-regarding-a-final-possible-cash-offer-for-renewi-by-macquarie.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">제안</a>을 받았다고 공식 발표했다. 리뉴위는 부채를 줄이고 네덜란드, 벨기에, 프랑스 및 포르투갈의 핵심 재활용 사업에 집중하기 위해 특정 자산(즉, 영국 지방 부문) 매각을 검토하고 있었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h2>
이지스(Eegee&#8217;s), 1971년 투손에서 설립된 인기 드라이브 스루 레스토랑 체인이 챕터 11 파산을 신청하고 투손의 네 곳과 피닉스의 한 곳, 총 다섯 개의 매장을 폐쇄했다. 도전에도 불구하고 이지스는 투손과 피닉스에 20개 이상의 매장을 계속 운영하고 있다. 현지 언론 <a href="https://www.kold.com/2024/12/06/eegees-closes-five-restaurants-files-bankruptcy/">보도에 따르면</a> 회사는 상당한 부채를 안고 있으며, 시스코(Sysco)에 120만 달러 이상, 기타 공급업체에 수십만 달러를 빚지고 있어 총 부채가 1천만 달러에서 5천만 달러 사이이다. CEO 크리스 웨스트콧(Chris Westcott)는 재구성의 이유로 여러 압박을 언급했지만, 현지 주민들은 2018년부터 이지스의 소유주인 39 노스 캐피털을 비난했다.
트럭 운송 회사인 Kal Freight가 수익성이 좋지 않은 수직적 통합 비즈니스로의 전환 시도와 코로나19 팬데믹 정점기 추가 차량 투자에 대한 의문으로 재정 상태가 악화되어 파산 보호를 신청했다. 이 회사는 또한 압류 조치를 포함한 소송에 직면해 있다고 <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucker-kal-freight-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-06194094">월스트리트 저널</a>가 목요일 미국 파산 법원에 제출한 서류를 인용해 보도했다.
프로마 그룹(Proma Group)가 독일의 레카로 오토모티브 GmbH를 <a href="https://www.promagroup.com/archive/news/68" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인수함</a>으로써 회사를 파산에서 탈출시키고 2025년 1월부터 유럽 전역에서 운영을 재개할 수 있게 되었다. 레카로의 애프터마켓 시트는 1월에 다시 시장에 출시될 예정이며, OEM 생산은 프로마가 본사인 이탈리아로 이전된다. 레카로의 영업 및 기술 부서의 몇몇 직원은 원활한 전환 및 고객 지원을 보장하기 위해 슈투트가르트 지역에 남아 있다. 레카로의 북미 및 일본 운영은 영향을 받지 않는다. 프로마 그룹의 CEO인 루카 피노(Luca Pino)는 이 파트너십을 독일 산업 및 이탈리아 제조 우수성의 조합으로 칭찬했다.
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베인 앤 컴퍼니가 이번 주 M&amp;A 통신 트렌드를 잘 정리했다. 우리가 배운 것은 다음과 같다:
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<li>2023년 1~3분기 전 세계 거래 가치가 약 240억 달러에서 2024년 같은 기간 900억 달러로 &#8220;급증&#8221;했다고 이 회사가 지적했다. 미주 지역이 전 세계 총액의 63%를 차지했다.</li>
<li>재무 투자자들이 타워와 고정 자산을 인수하고 있다. 이 추세는 디지털 인프라의 비즈니스 기본 요소에 대한 신뢰를 강조하지만, 역풍이 있다.</li>
<li>프론티어 커뮤니케이션즈 패런트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FYBR#NASDAQ">FYBR</a>)와 버라이즌 커뮤니케이션스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) 간의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40727235/verizon-to-acquire-frontier-in-20b-deal-reaffirms-fy24-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">203억 달러 규모의 거래</a>가 지금까지 올해의 최대 거래이다.</li>
<li>규모 거래가 올해까지 전 세계 거래 가치의 거의 절반을 차지했으며, 인프라 매각이 2024년 1~9월 거래 가치의 22%를 차지했다(지난 5년간 모든 거래 가치의 36%); 이동통신 및 고정 매각이 약 20%를 차지했다. 전체 보고서를 보려면 <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/telecom-m-and-a-here-are-the-latest-deal-trends-worldwide-interactive/">여기를 클릭하십시오</a>.
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알터스 파워(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPS#NYSE">AMPS</a>)는 투자은행 모엘리스 앤 컴퍼니(Moelis &amp; Company LLC)에 주주 가치를 높이기 위한 전략을 모색하도록 의뢰했다. 청정 전력 공급업체인 알터스는 이 과정이 2025년까지 완료될 것이라고 밝혔다. 알터스는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/clean-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">법률 문제에 대한 자문</a>을 위해 라탐 앤 왓킨스(Latham &amp; Watkins) 로펌을 고용했다.
모터스포츠 게임즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGM#NASDAQ">MSGM</a>)도 주주 가치를 높이기 위해 매각 또는 합병을 고려하고 있다. 목표는 소니 플레이스테이션과 마이크로소프트 Xbox 게임 콘솔에 르망 얼티메이트(Le Mans Ultimate)를 출시할 수 있는 충분한 자금을 마련하는 것이다. 르망 얼티메이트는 FIA 월드 내구선수권대회의 공식 게임이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">오프 더 블록</h2>
덴마크에 본사를 둔 룬드벡(H. Lundbeck A/S)는 롱보드 파마슈티컬스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBPH#NASDAQ">LBPH</a>)를 주당 60달러 현금으로 인수하기로 합의했다. 이번 거래는 약 26억 달러의 주식 가치와 25억 달러(약 170억 덴마크 크로네)로 평가된다. 이 거래는 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41313129/why-is-epilepsy-focused-longboard-pharmaceuticals-stock-trading-higher-on-monday">4분기</a>에 마무리될 것으로 예상된다.
유니버설 스테인리스 &amp; 알로이 프로덕츠(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAP#NASDAQ">USAP</a>)는 룩셈부르크 기반 아페람(Aperam)의 주당 45달러 현금 전액 인수 제안을 수락했다. 이번 인수로 아페람은 미국 내 첫 제조 시설을 확보하게 되어 지리적 범위와 제품 포트폴리오가 확장되며, 특히 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41385280/universal-stainless-finds-new-home-as-luxembourg-based-aperam-makes-big-us-move-details">항공우주 및 산업 응용 분야</a>와 같은 고성장 분야에서의 입지가 강화된다.
비트 디지털(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>)는 HPC 데이터 센터 회사인 에노범 데이터 센터(Enovum Data Centers)를 약 6,280만 캐나다 달러(4,600만 달러)에 인수했다. 이 인수는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/10/41336358/bit-digital-stock-is-rising-tuesday-whats-driving-the-action">10월 11일</a>에 완료되었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">더 블록의 업데이트</h2>
사모펀드 회사 TPG와 블랙스톤은 바슈롬(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>)을 인수하기 위해 공동 입찰을 제안했다고 파이낸셜 타임스가 보도했다. 지난달 바슈롬은 채권자들, 특히 아폴로 글로벌 매니지먼트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)의 우려를 해소하기 위해 매각을 검토하고 있다고 밝혔다. 바슈롬의 분사는 바슈 헬스(Bausch Health)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/10/41313679/bausch-lomb-sale-process-gains-momentum-as-tpg-and-blackstone-join-forces">210억 달러 부채 완화 계획</a>의 일환이었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h2>
트루 밸류(True Value)가 파산을 선언했다. 이 회사는 자산을 경쟁업체 두잇베스트(Do it Best)에 매각할 계획이다. 시카고에 본사를 둔 이 하드웨어 스토어 체인은 &#8220;강력한 마케팅 프로세스&#8221;를 통해 회사가 최고 입찰자로 남게 되었다고 밝혔다. 아래의 방송을 참조하세요.
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S&amp;P 글로벌에 따르면, 미국과 캐나다의 M&amp;A 활동이 2023년과 비교하여 둔화되었다.
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<li>3분기에 발표된 미국과 캐나다의 거래 수는 4,153건으로, 전분기 대비 4.3% 감소했지만, 2023년 3분기와 비교하면 2% 증가했다.</li>
<li>총 거래 가치는 3,659억 9,000만 달러로, 2분기 3,016억 2,000만 달러 및 작년 같은 기간 2,827억 7,000만 달러에서 증가했다.</li>
<li>2024년 첫 9개월 동안 미국과 캐나다에서 12,680건의 M&amp;A 거래가 발생했다. 이는 2023년 같은 기간에 비해 13,203건보다 적다.</li>
<li>2024년 1~3분기 M&amp;A 거래 가치는 약 1조 5억 달러로, 2023년 3개월 동안 8,383억 2,000만 달러에서 증가했다.</li>
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S&amp;P 글로벌 마켓 인텔리전스에서 분기별 M&amp;A 보고서를 작성하는 조 만토네(Joe Mantone)는 다음과 같이 말했다:
BZ: 최근 거래 데이터에서 놀라운 점이 있었나?
Mantone: 거래 수가 전분기 대비 감소한 것은 계절적 경향을 고려할 때 그리 놀랍지 않다. 거래는 여름철 3분기 동안 느려지는 경향이 있다. 전년 대비 거래 증가가 M&amp;A가 회복되고 있다는 약간의 증거를 제공한다. 그러나 활동 수준은 여전히 역사적 기준에 미치지 못하며, 미국과 캐나다에서 발표된 거래 수는 지난 6개 분기 동안 크게 변동하지 않았다.
BZ: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">금리</a> 변동으로 4분기가 강하게 마무리될 것으로 예상하나?
금리가 낮아지면 M&amp;A에 더 유리한 환경을 조성하고, 발표된 거래 수가 현재 수준을 넘어설 수 있도록 도와준다. 특정 분기의 활동을 예측하기는 어렵지만, 금리가 낮아지는 것이 M&amp;A의 촉매제가 될 것이라고 생각한다. 특히 2025년으로 넘어가면서 사모펀드와 관련된 거래에 그렇다. 사모펀드 회사들은 충분한 자금을 보유하고 있으며, 낮은 금리는 인수 자금 조달 비용을 낮추어 매수 측의 레버리지 사용에 유리하다. 저렴한 부채를 이용할 수 있는 구매자는 일반적으로 가치 평가를 높여 사모펀드가 포트폴리오 회사를 매각하는 거래가 더 많아지게 한다.
BZ: 선거일 이후 딜메이커들이 어떤 반응을 보일 것으로 예상하는지?
총 거래 가치 측면에서 4분기는 2023년 4분기에 일부 대형 거래가 있었기 때문에 전년 대비 비교가 어려운 상황이다. 선거를 앞두고 큰 거래에 대한 일시 중지가 있을 수 있지만, 딜메이커가 결과에 따라 전략적 계획을 완전히 변경할 것이라고는 의심하지 않는다.

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모터스포츠 게임즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGM#NASDAQ">MSGM</a>)의 주식은 화요일에 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g41014441/le-mans-ultimate-releases-innovative-co-op-game-mode-save-load-system-and-2024-pack-2-dlc">르망 얼티밋(Le Mans Ultimate)의 9월 업데이트</a>를 출시했다고 발표한 후 시간외 거래에서 26% 이상 급등했다.
세부 사항: 모터스포츠 게임즈는 이번 업데이트에 새로운 협동 게임 모드, 완성된 하이퍼카 그리드, 그리고 스포츠카 및 시뮬레이션 레이싱 팬들을 위한 새로운 콘텐츠가 포함되었다고 밝혔다.
모터스포츠 게임즈의 CEO인 스티븐 후드(Stephen Hood)는 &#8220;이번 9월 업데이트는 르망 얼티밋(Le Mans Ultimate)에서 중요한 이정표를 의미하며, 새로운 게임 모드, 기능, 그리고 2024 FIA 월드 내구 선수권 대회에서 제공되는 흥미로운 콘텐츠로 플레이어 경험을 계속 향상시키고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
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MSGM 주가 움직임: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, 모터스포츠 게임즈의 주식은 화요일 시간외 거래에서 26.36% 급등한 1.39달러로 거래되었다.
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