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The Fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is constructed and maintained by Solactive AG. The Index is designed to measure the performance of publicly traded companies that principally sell online or through other non-store sales channels, such as through mobile or app purchases, rather than through bricks and mortar store locations. The Index includes U.S. and non-U.S. companies.

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지난주 댄 로브(Dan Loeb)가 이끄는 &#39;행동주의 헤지펀드&#39; 서드포인트의 포트폴리오에 포함된 여러 주요 기업의 실적 보고서가 발표되었다. 2024년 4분기 기준 여러 섹터의 주요 종목에 대한 새로운 인사이트가 제공되었다. 

아마존·메타·마이크로소프트 실적, &#39;행동주의 헤지펀드&#39; 서드포인트의 포트폴리오에 의미하는 바는?

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아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:AMZN)은 비용 절감을 위한 최근 검토 후 커뮤니케이션 및 지속 가능성 부문에서 수십 명을 감원했다고 블룸버그가 보도했다. 이 전자상거래 거인은 일부 직원을 낮은 직급으로 재채용하고 조직 내 다른 분야로 인력을 재배치할 수 있다고 CNBC가 보도했다.

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아마존닷(NASDAQ:AMZN)의 주가가 수요일에 2.21% 상승 마감하여 사상 최고가를 기록하면서 연초 대비 주가 상승률이 45.51%로 증가했다. 강력한 초기 홀리데이 세일 데이터와 라스베이거스에서 열린 아마존 웹 서비스(AWS) 연례 컨퍼런스의 성장 신호에 대한 낙관이 투자자들의 긍정적인 심리를 자극했다.

아마존, 사상 최고치 기록, 2010년 이후 최고의 2년간 랠리 겨냥: 사이버 시즌 기록적인 판매

Charlie Munger, the late vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, once offered some words of wisdom for investors dealing with market turbulence.
What Happened: Munger, who was a close collaborator of Warren Buffett at&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway, underscored the necessity for long-term investors to weather market volatility. He argued that if investors are unable to tolerate substantial market downturns, they are not cut out to be ordinary shareholders.
Munger drew from his personal experience during the 2009 financial meltdown, when his Berkshire Hathaway shares had plummeted by over 50%. Despite this setback, he retained his faith in the company and persisted in his stock market investments.
"I think it's in the nature of long-term shareholding that the normal vicissitudes in markets means that the long-term holder has the quoted value of his stocks go down by, say, 50%," Munger <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XlBrohrIUc">told </a>BBC in an interview. 
"If you're not willing to keep your chin up during the occasional rout, you're not fit to be a common shareholder, and you deserve the mediocre result you're going to get compared to the people who can be more philosophical about these market fluctuations," he added. 
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Both Munger and Buffett adhered to Buffett&#8217;s renowned mantra:&nbsp;&#8220;Be fearful when others are&nbsp;greedy, and be greedy when&nbsp;others are fearful.&#8221; 
This strategy guided them to consistently acquire undervalued stocks, trusting in the eventual success of American businesses.
Furthermore, Munger counseled investors to exploit opportunities to purchase assets at substantial markdowns during major market slumps, instead of holding out for better conditions.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;Munger&#8217;s advice comes at a time when market volatility is a significant concern for many investors. His words serve as a reminder that patience and long-term vision are key to navigating turbulent markets. 
His strategy of capitalizing on market downturns by purchasing undervalued stocks has proven successful in the past, and may serve as a useful guide for investors in the current climate. 
His belief in the eventual success of American businesses also offers a positive outlook for investors worried about the future of the U.S. economy.
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Charlie Munger's Timeless Advice For Navigating Volatile Markets: 'Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy, And Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful'

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45185633/ups-explores-humanoid-robots-as-figure-ai-secures-675m-from-jeff-bezos-openai-and-intel-targeting-9b-revenue-by-2029">OpenAI</a> and a central figure behind ChatGPT, is launching her own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44184371/google-co-founder-larry-pages-ai-startup-could-change-product-manufacturing-forever-report">AI startup</a>, and she&#8217;s doing it in blockbuster fashion.
Thinking Machines Lab, the AI company founded by Murati early this year, is raising a $2 billion seed round at a $10 billion valuation.
According to<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mira-murati-is-asking-investors-to-commit-to-at-least-50-million-2025-5"> Business Insider</a>, the round is being led by Andreessen Horowitz, with support from Sequoia Capital and other top-tier investors. Those interested in backing the venture are being asked to commit a minimum of $50 million per check, a staggering requirement for what would be one of the largest seed rounds in startup history.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A High-Stakes Bet On Next-Gen AI</h2>
The startup's ambition is to reshape the way artificial intelligence is built and understood. According to the company&#8217;s<a href="https://thinkingmachines.ai/"> website</a>, Thinking Machines Lab will focus on making AI &#8220;more widely understood, customizable, and generally capable,&#8221; highlighting a shift toward both transparency and user control.
That positioning places the company in direct conceptual competition with AI giants like OpenAI, Google's Gemini, Elon Musk's xAI, and Anthropic, which are all currently racing to define the next generation of large language models and autonomous systems, Business Insider reported.
Murati spent more than six years at OpenAI, contributing to the development of ChatGPT and other advanced AI research projects. According to Business Insider, she was briefly appointed interim CEO in November 2023, after the board unexpectedly removed Sam Altman, a decision that triggered internal upheaval across the company. Following Altman's reinstatement just days later, Murati returned to her position as chief technology officer.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Backed By Industry Legends And Technical All-Stars</h2>
Andreessen Horowitz, the legendary venture capital firm that previously backed Facebook and Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>),<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/fdef2f53-f8f7-4553-866b-1c9bfdbeea42"> Financial Times</a> reported, is leading the round alongside Sequoia Capital, known for its investments in Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and WhatsApp,<a href="https://fortune.com/2024/07/25/seqouia-capital-roelof-botha-investment-culture-apple-nvidia/"> Fortune</a> says. Their involvement may signal strong institutional belief in Murati's long-term potential.
Thinking Machines Lab is also assembling a brain trust of former OpenAI engineers and scientists. According to<a href="https://thefoundersmagazine.com/thinking-machines-lab/"> The Founders Magazine</a>, team members include Bob McGrew, former head of research at OpenAI, Alec Radford, one of the minds behind the original GPT, Barret Zoph, a top researcher on ChatGPT, and John Schulman, co-lead of the Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback technique that powers modern AI safety.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A $50M Entry Ticket To The Future Of AI</h2>
Few early-stage startups command minimum investments in the tens of millions. According to Business Insider, Murati&#8217;s $50 million threshold is a practical necessity since training large models and building scalable infrastructure requires capital on a massive scale.
If the raise closes as expected, Thinking Machines Lab will stand beside OpenAI and Anthropic as one of the most well-capitalized AI startups in the world, Business Insider says, and one of the only ones led by a woman.
With technical vision, elite backing, and a mission to open up the black box of AI, Murati's next chapter may reshape the way the world builds and interacts with intelligent systems.
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In a recent cybersecurity incident, a significant&nbsp;data breach at a human&nbsp;resources firm has exposed the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Americans, increasing their vulnerability to identity theft and fraud.
What Happened: Maryland-based firm&nbsp;Kelly Benefits&nbsp;revealed a major data breach impacting 413,032 individuals in a&nbsp;filing with the Office of&nbsp;the Maine Attorney General. The company&#8217;s internal probe discovered that an unauthorized party had gained access to its database, pilfering customer information such as names, birth dates,&nbsp;Social Security numbers, tax ID&nbsp;numbers, and financial account data.
According to the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/7a0c076f-6530-433d-b017-bb849c81b4b8.html">report</a>, the breach took place from December 12 to 17, 2024. After a thorough examination of the compromised files, Kelly Benefits concluded its analysis on March 3, 2025. The company provides a variety of HR&nbsp;services, including benefits administration, payroll&nbsp;solutions, and retirement planning.
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Kelly Benefits has alerted the affected individuals and is providing&nbsp;12-month credit monitoring and identity&nbsp;theft protection services. Despite reporting the incident&nbsp;to federal law enforcement and&nbsp;regulatory agencies, the company states that it has found &#8220;no evidence of misuse of&nbsp;any information related to this&nbsp;incident&#8221; to date.
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the growing threat of cyber attacks and data breaches to businesses and their customers. Companies like Kelly Benefits hold sensitive information, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. 
While the firm has taken steps to mitigate the impact of the breach, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. It also highlights the need for swift action and transparency in the event of a breach to protect affected individuals and maintain trust.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses must stay vigilant and invest in advanced security measures to safeguard their data and protect their customers.
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Donald Trump is heading to Saudi Arabia this week, sparking fresh speculation over a potential civil nuclear agreement <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44758747/iran-signals-openness-to-nuclear-talks-with-us-warns-against-trumps-aggressive-theatrics" rel="noreferrer noopener">between Washington and Riyadh.</a>
The kingdom has long expressed interest in developing its own nuclear energy capabilities, and the U.S. administration appears eager to engage in such a venture, the Associated Press <a target="_blank" href="https://apnews.com/article/civilian-nuclear-program-saudi-arabia-trump-iran-be8697a1890d0158cef57babb47e7583" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently traveled to Saudi Arabia ahead of the president's visit and signaled that discussions were progressing.
He suggested that significant advancements in nuclear collaboration between the two nations could be expected in the near future.
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The potential deal holds strategic importance for both countries.
For the U.S., it offers a chance to edge out Chinese and Russian influence in the Gulf's burgeoning energy sector.
For Saudi Arabia, it's about reducing domestic oil consumption by turning to nuclear power for civilian energy use and tapping into its own uranium reserves, Associated Press adds.
However, the prospect of allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically has raised alarm among nonproliferation advocates.
While such enrichment is necessary for nuclear energy, it also carries the risk of being repurposed for weapons development, a move that could destabilize regional security dynamics.
The U.S. has historically avoided transferring enrichment capabilities to non-nuclear-weapon states.
Under the previous administration, nuclear cooperation was part of a larger negotiation package that included arms sales and normalization of Saudi-Israeli ties, Associated Press notes.
While the Trump administration has decoupled these elements to some extent, experts believe the nuclear issue could still be used as leverage in pushing forward regional diplomatic goals, particularly within the framework of the Abraham Accords.
Despite current diplomatic overtures toward Iran, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has previously stated that if Tehran were to acquire nuclear arms, Saudi Arabia would likely pursue the same path.
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The inflation crisis that has been hammering the U.S. economy is now taking a visible toll on consumers. Last month, <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence">data</a> showed that consumer confidence in the U.S. fell to a five-year low. The country's economy shrank in the first quarter for the first time since 2022.&nbsp;
The current earnings season is highlighting the struggles of companies exposed to consumer spending. Fast-food giant McDonald&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) March quarter earnings and revenue missed Wall Street's estimates, while the company saw a 3.6% drop in same-store sales in the U.S., the biggest <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/mcdonalds-mcd-q1-earnings-report-2025-76b4d394-9b782952">decline</a> since 2020.
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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski was frank in pointing out the plight of consumers impacting the company during its <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4780500-mcdonalds-corporation-mcd-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript">earnings call</a> with analysts. The executive said that quick-service restaurant industry traffic from the low-income consumers plunged by double digits compared with the previous quarter. Middle-income consumers, who had been holding up relatively well until a few months ago, also saw similar declines, which indicates that economic pressure on traffic has "broadened," according to Kempczinski.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">‘Heightened Anxiety'</h2>
However, as the average American's wallet feels the squeeze, fast-food spending from rich customers remains resilient.
"Traffic growth from the high-income cohort remains solid, illustrating the divided U.S. economy, where low and middle-income consumers in particular are being weighed down by the cumulative impact of inflation, and heightened anxiety about the economic outlook," Kempczinski said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Traffic Weak Despite $5 Value Meals&nbsp;</h2>
McDonald's saw consumer weakness despite <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/mcdonalds-launching-mcvalue-platform-inus-restaurants-in2025.html">launching</a> new $5 value meals earlier this year across its U.S. restaurants to woo customers.&nbsp; Kempczinski said in the latest earnings call that the company knows affordability and value are "paramount" in the current environment, and it has launched cheaper meals across five major international markets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Woes Across International Markets</h2>
The economic struggles of consumers aren't just limited to the U.S. Kempczinski said during the call that the company is seeing a "similar story" in international markets, where comparable sales declined 1% from last year. Traffic was positive in just two of the five major markets.
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McDonald's total <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/sites/corp/nfl/pdf/Q1_25_Earnings_Release.pdf">revenue</a> fell 3% year over year in the first quarter. The company also saw comparable sales declines in the UK, while the Middle East and Japan posted gains.&nbsp;
"We&#8217;ll remain agile to ensure McValue continues to meet consumer needs and positions us for success in a challenging marketplace," Kempczinski added. "For the remainder of 2025, we&#8217;ll continue to include everyday value meal deals starting at $5, given how the current $5 Meal Deal in particular has resonated with customers."
McDonald's rivals are also beginning to see the impact of contractions in consumer spending. Yum! Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), the owner of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, recently <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/yum-brands-yum-q1-2025-earnings.html">missed</a> Q1 revenue expectations as Pizza Hut's same-store sales slid 5% in the U.S.
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'A Divided Economy': McDonald's CEO Says Rich Keep Dining Out But Average Income Consumers Feeling Economic 'Anxiety'

Americans are scrambling to buy new cars as President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts are expected to drive up prices. Data from Cox Automotive <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-new-vehicle-sales-surge-buyers-hope-to-beat-tariff-hikes/">shows</a> that new car sales in March rose 17% from the month before and 12% from March 2024. Some analysts <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2025/05/05/economists-tariff-costs-per-vehicle/83446003007/">estimate</a> the tariff impact to range from $2,000 to $15,000 per vehicle in the U.S.
However, before you panic and rush to buy a new car for no solid reason, take a lesson from Warren Buffett.
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It's common to come across billionaires bragging about their luxury car fleets, huge mansions and private jets. But it's rare to find someone like Buffett—one of the five richest people in the world, worth $158 billion—driving the same sedan for eight years.
Buffett is known for not spending needlessly on new cars and for avoiding any purchases he doesn&#8217;t need. Buffett once <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5pjizrVQFQ">explained</a> why he dislikes going car shopping during a public event:.
"I&#8217;m not ready for that. It&#8217;s another car. I look at that like anything else. It would probably take me half a day to go through the exercise of buying a car and reading the owner&#8217;s manual and all that, and that&#8217;s just a half a day I don&#8217;t want to give up in my life for no benefit," Buffett said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">"Totally Happy" With Existing Car</h2>
The billionaire, 94, said safety is the top feature he looks for when buying a new car, adding that he does not "like to" trade away his time for a new vehicle because he's happy with his car.
"I&#8217;m totally happy with the car. I just don&#8217;t want to trade away the amount of time I&#8217;d have to spend fooling around to get familiar with the—and get title to—and do all the things, the rest of the things, pick one out, saw a new car," Buffett said during the event. "But if there&#8217;s a safer car made, I&#8217;ll be driving in it."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Check for a New Car in "30 Seconds"</h2>
Buffett added that he would write a check in "30 seconds" if he could find a better car than his current one.
The Oracle of Omaha famously drove his 2006 Cadillac DTS for eight years, until General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) CEO Mary Barra in 2014 finally convinced him to upgrade to a newer, better model. And it took way more than 30 seconds to convince the billionaire. Buffett asked Barra what made the new Cadillac models better:
&#8220;She told me about 50 things that were better," Buffett <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2014/07/15/warren-buffett-shares-the-inside-scoop-he-bought-a-cadillac-not-a-subaru/">told Forbes</a> in 2014. "By the time we got to lunch &#8212; and it&#8217;s only five or six minutes &#8212; she sold me.&#8221;
The billionaire traded in his 2006 Cadillac for a 2014 Cadillac XTS.
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President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration is reportedly weighing the possibility of suspending habeas corpus, a legal safeguard that allows individuals to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45002141/trumps-deportation-policies-could-worsen-social-securitys-funding-shortfall-by-11-warns-new-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">challenge unlawful detentions in court</a>.
The idea has surfaced amid the administration&#8217;s increasing friction with the judiciary over immigration-related arrests and deportations, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qgz18glljo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> BBC, citing a statement from Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff.
BBC writes that Miller told reporters Friday that the U.S. Constitution permits suspension of this right in cases of &#8220;rebellion or invasion,&#8221; a justification the administration may consider in its crackdown on undocumented immigration.
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Miller said that judicial challenges to immigration-related detentions are obstructing enforcement efforts, and that the White House is exploring aggressive legal measures in response.
He referred to habeas corpus as a &#8220;privilege&#8221; rather than a guaranteed right and asserted that Congress had already curtailed court jurisdiction over immigration matters.
Legal experts were quick to dispute Miller&#8217;s interpretation, noting that only Congress has the authority to suspend habeas corpus.
The administration&#8217;s approach has come under judicial scrutiny in recent weeks.
A federal judge recently ordered the release of a Turkish student detained for six weeks following his article criticizing Israeli policies, BBC adds. Another judge mandated the release of a Palestinian advocate from Columbia University, citing habeas corpus protections.
Still, some judges have ruled in favor of the administration in similar cases.
Trump, while not publicly mentioning habeas corpus, hinted in April that prior presidents had used powerful legal tools to push past judicial blocks on deportation policies.
Habeas corpus — Latin for &#8220;you shall have the body&#8221; — is a <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habeas%20corpus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">legal</a> principle in the U.S. Constitution.
It has only been suspended four times in American history, including during the Civil War under President Abraham Lincoln and in Hawaii after the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941.
Returning to the White House with renewed focus on immigration, Trump has made it clear that his administration will explore all avenues to expedite deportations.
While detention numbers have surged, deportation efforts have faced legal and logistical hurdles — including a mistaken removal of at least one individual.
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For the first time since the COVID pandemic, zero cargo ships are on their way from China to the two primary ports in California. This sudden halt in trade comes in the wake of the Trump administration imposing substantial tariffs on Chinese imports.
What Happened: According to a report, no cargo vessels had left China for the two primary&nbsp;West Coast ports in the&nbsp;past 12 hours. This is a stark contrast to the situation just six days ago when 41 vessels were slated&nbsp;to depart China for the&nbsp;San Pedro Bay Complex, which&nbsp;comprises&nbsp;the Port of Los Angeles&nbsp;and Port of Long Beach.
The ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump has led to the implementation of heavy tariffs on a majority of Chinese imports last month. 
This has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of ships carrying cargo to American ports. The sudden dip in vessels departing from China has sparked concerns among port officials, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/10/business/zero-ships-china-trade-ports-pandemic">reports</a> CNN.
Mario Cordero,&nbsp;the CEO of the Port&nbsp;of Long Beach, expressed his concerns stating, &#8220;That&#8217;s cause for alarm.&#8221; The country&#8217;s busiest ports are experiencing a steep drop in cargo, with&nbsp;the Port of Long Beach&nbsp;witnessing a 35-40% fall compared to the usual cargo volume.
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Trade representatives from the US and China&nbsp;are set to meet in&nbsp;Geneva this weekend in an attempt to diffuse the escalating trade war. President Trump has proposed reducing&nbsp;the tariff rate with China&nbsp;to 80%, but the final decision rests with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
For consumers who are already grappling with&nbsp;higher prices or shortages of&nbsp;certain items, a resolution can&#8217;t come soon enough. 
Cordero warned, &#8220;If things don&#8217;t change quickly&#8230;we may be seeing empty products on the shelves. This is now going to be felt by the consumer in the coming 30 days.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The abrupt halt in cargo shipments from China to the US is a direct consequence of the ongoing trade war between the two economic giants. 
This has led to a significant drop in cargo volume at major US ports, raising concerns about potential supply chain disruptions and price hikes for consumers. 
The upcoming meeting between&nbsp;US and Chinese trade representatives&nbsp;will be crucial in determining the future course of this trade war and its impact on global trade dynamics.
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Elon Musk-owned SpaceX&nbsp;faces a lawsuit from a former employee, who alleges discriminatory treatment and wrongful termination due to his chronic bowel disease.
What Happened: Douglas Altshuler, 58, has accused SpaceX of monitoring and disciplining him for frequent restroom use, a necessity due to his Crohn&#8217;s disease.
In the <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25935160-altshuler-v-spacex/">lawsuit</a>, Altshuler claims that despite providing a doctor&#8217;s note explaining his condition, his supervisors timed&nbsp;his bathroom breaks and reprimanded&nbsp;him if he exceeded 10 minutes.
Altshuler has also mentioned that he was threatened with termination for using the restroom too often. His request for&nbsp;special accommodation was dismissed as&nbsp;&#8220;unsubstantiated&#8221;. He was eventually fired for what SpaceX termed &#8220;deficient performance&#8221;.
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The suit also alleges that Altshuler was denied proper meal breaks, underpaid, and exposed to hazardous chemicals. He reported witnessing industrial parts being dried in a kitchen where employees prepared meals.
Altshuler&#8217;s attorney, Clive Pontusson, said in a statement, &#8220;Employees&nbsp;have the right to request&nbsp;accommodations for disabilities without fear&nbsp;of losing their jobs. They&nbsp;also have the right to&nbsp;report unsafe conditions without facing&nbsp;retaliation.&#8221;
Why It Matters: This lawsuit comes as a significant blow to SpaceX, a company known for its groundbreaking space exploration initiatives. 
Altshuler, who&nbsp;began working at SpaceX in&nbsp;2023 and was fired last&nbsp;year,&nbsp;is seeking back pay and&nbsp;damages. The company has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
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A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) whale that had been dormant for over ten years has sprung into action, transferring a massive $207.51 million worth of Bitcoin.
What Happened: The Bitcoin whale shifted 2,186 BTC to another wallet. This Bitcoin stash was first received by the dormant wallet in July 2013 when BTC was priced&nbsp;at $85. At the time&nbsp;of this recent transaction,&nbsp;Bitcoin was trading at $94,929,&nbsp;indicating a price increase of about 111,581% over nearly 142 months.
According to the report <a href="https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/address/1NWPS2fWw6FMeJEjg6DMMpYxQyB4TKpVsb">by </a>BitInfoCharts, the whale also transferred a smaller Bitcoin stash that it received on two separate occasions in 2014. 
In March&nbsp;2014, the wallet received 82&nbsp;BTC when Bitcoin was trading around $612, and in November 2014, it received 75 BTC when Bitcoin was approximately $377.
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During its period of inactivity, the wallet also received small amounts of Bitcoin, suggesting that it may have been a target of dusting attacks. These attacks aim to de-anonymize a cryptocurrency user by sending small&nbsp;amounts of Bitcoin to an&nbsp;address to monitor the user&#8217;s holdings and transaction activities.
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The whale&#8217;s massive profit also underscores the substantial price appreciation of Bitcoin over the past decade, reinforcing its status as a lucrative investment. 
The dusting attacks on the wallet further emphasize the ongoing security and privacy concerns in the cryptocurrency space.
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In a recent reaffirmation of her bullish stance, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has once again predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) will hit a minimum of $700,000 in the coming years.
What Happened: Speaking at a recent interview, Wood reiterated ARK&#8217;s forecast of a minimum 580% surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s current value by 2030. 
She <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsSn5EBFlE">detailed</a>, &#8220;We&nbsp;have always had a 2030&nbsp;target, the base case in&nbsp;the $700,000 to $750,000 range,&nbsp;the bull case in the&nbsp;$1.5 million range.&#8221;
Wood highlighted three primary factors propelling this audacious Bitcoin price prediction. These encompass Bitcoin&#8217;s potential to seize a share from gold or expand the store-of-value market, institutions starting to invest in Bitcoin, and emerging market use cases.
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In addition to her Bitcoin forecast, Wood also shared her views on the current economic situation. She stated that the US is in a recession but anticipates it to end soon, following&nbsp;more clarity around President Trump's&nbsp;tariff negotiations. She is optimistic that this will trigger considerable economic growth, partly driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
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"I just put out a letter talking about the rolling recession we've been in for the last three years, since the Fed jacked up rates. We got a negative quarter in the first quarter, and potentially in the second quarter as well. And I think more and more people are getting concerned about an extended recession, and amid all the uncertainty, we actually think we're at the end of this rolling recession, and that we are moving into a period, after all of this uncertainty, of much greater productivity,&#8221; Wood added. 
&#8220;I&nbsp;think we're going to see a lot more productivity driven growth, which means inflation is going to be much lower than expected, which is going to be very capital friendly," she shared. 
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $102,811, marking a 2.4% increase&nbsp;in the last 24 hours.
Why It Matters: Wood&#8217;s prediction is significant as it reflects the growing confidence in Bitcoin&#8217;s potential to disrupt traditional financial markets. The forecast also underscores the increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a viable investment. 
Furthermore, Wood&#8217;s comments on the economic climate highlight the potential role of Bitcoin and AI in driving economic growth post-recession.
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A recent shift in how the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45281537/gop-warns-trump-appointed-social-security-chief-frank-bisignano-against-further-staff-cuts-citing-risks-to-services-as-baby-boomers-age">Social Security Administration</a> handles benefit overpayments may offer partial relief — but it still comes with serious consequences. Effective April 25, the SSA began withholding up to 50% of monthly Title II benefits, such as retirement, disability, or survivor payments, from those who received overpayments.&nbsp;
While that's a step back from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44368080/ssa-to-seek-100-recovery-on-social-security-overpayments-heres-what-this-means-for-your-benefits">previously announced 100% clawback</a>, experts say the new policy can still leave retirees and other beneficiaries in financial distress.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Benefits Being Withheld?</h2>
Overpayments happen when the SSA sends out more money than a person is actually owed. This can occur for several reasons, including agency errors or delays in processing information — like changes to a beneficiary's income, living situation, or marital status.
When the SSA determines that an overpayment has occurred, it sends a notice asking for full and immediate repayment. If the beneficiary doesn't respond within roughly 90 days — by requesting a waiver, a reconsideration, or a lower repayment rate — the SSA begins automatically withholding funds.
According to an <a href="https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/lnx/04252025032443PM">emergency message</a> from the SSA, the new policy sets a default withholding rate of 50% for all new overpayment notices beginning April 25. This means half of a beneficiary's monthly check may be withheld until the debt is paid off — unless they take action.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Relief from 100%, But Still Not Easy</h2>
The SSA's decision follows backlash against a previous plan to withhold 100% of benefits for overpaid recipients. That plan, <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-07-a">announced</a> earlier this year, would have left some individuals without any income at all. Critics, including advocacy organizations and lawmakers, called the full clawback "draconian."
While the reduced rate is seen as progress, it's far from a full solution.
"If you're relying on your benefits to pay your rent or your mortgage and buy food, losing half of that income is going to be devastating and can still result in people becoming homeless," Kate Lang, director of federal income security at Justice in Aging, told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/05/social-security-overpayment-withholding-rate-change.html">CNBC</a>.
Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, told CNBC the change still risks causing "immediate economic hardship" for many, particularly when the overpayment was not the beneficiary's fault.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can You Dispute the Overpayment?</h2>
Yes — but it's not always straightforward. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44292349/if-i-were-a-beneficiary-id-be-setting-aside-some-money-right-now-former-ssa-commissioner-warns-t">Beneficiaries</a> can request a reconsideration, a waiver, or a lower withholding rate. However, responses can vary depending on the SSA employee handling the case.
"There are thousands of employees that individual beneficiaries are going to be dealing with to ask for a waiver or ask to negotiate a different repayment rate," Lang said. "And those employees have a lot of discretion in what they decide."&nbsp;
Plus, long wait times for SSA appointments can make it harder for people to respond in time.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What to Do If You Receive an Overpayment Notice</h2>
If you get a notice, act quickly. According to the SSA, you typically have about 90 days to challenge it before the SSA begins withholding up to 50% of your monthly benefit.
Experts recommend contacting the SSA as soon as possible to explore your options. You may be able to reduce the withholding rate or avoid repayment altogether if you weren't at fault for the overpayment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
While the SSA's decision to cut the withholding rate from 100% to 50% may sound like good news, the fallout could still be serious for many retirees. Stay informed, respond quickly to any overpayment notice, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
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You Could Still Lose Half Your Benefits: Social Security Reduces Overpayment Withholding Rate, Experts Warn Of Fallout

When it comes to managing money, Suze Orman says understanding debt is a critical first step — especially for anyone hoping to improve their financial health. On a recent episode of her "<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/suze-ormans-women-and-money/suze-school-the-actions-you-need-to-take-now-with-your-money">Women &amp; Money</a>" podcast, Orman made a clear distinction between "good" debt and "bad" debt — and explained how to handle both.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's the Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt?</h2>
According to Orman, bad debt "is where you are paying for your present day desires, but your costs are going to be your future day needs."&nbsp;
The most common example? Credit card debt. It typically comes with high interest rates and can snowball if not addressed quickly.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45256709/approaching-retirement-suze-ormans-2025-plan-for-safe-high-earning-cash">Orman</a> says good debt, on the other hand, includes borrowing that may help you build your financial future. This could be a mortgage, a student loan, or even a car loan — as long as it&#8217;s used wisely. For instance, if a car is necessary to commute to work and the loan is reasonable, it may be considered a strategic expense.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Know If a Car Loan Is Worth It</h2>
Even though a car loan can sometimes be a form of good debt, Orman urges caution. "Remember, if you buy a new car, the second you drive it off the lot, it goes down a good 20% or more in value," she said.
To decide whether a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44309975/suze-orman-warns-against-this-costly-car-buying-mistake-are-you-kidding-me-thats-just-spending-on-a-want-not">car loan is affordable</a>, Orman offers a simple rule: if you can&#8217;t pay it off in three years, the car may be too expensive. Stretching payments over five, six, or seven years? That could turn a necessary expense into bad debt.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tackling Credit Card Debt — No Matter Your Credit Score</h2>
If you're dealing with high-interest credit card debt, Orman recommends a few different strategies based on your credit score.
For people with good credit (a FICO score of 680 or higher), she suggests looking into 0% balance transfer offers. Some credit cards offer up to 21 months with no interest, which can give you time to pay down your debt faster without extra charges.
If your score is lower, balance transfers may not be an option. In that case, Orman offers a structured plan:
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<li>List all credit cards by interest rate, from highest to lowest.</li>
<li>Write down the current minimum payment due for each card — and commit to always paying at least that much going forward.</li>
<li>Total your minimum payments. Add 20% to this number.</li>
<li>Apply that extra 20% to the card with the highest interest rate.</li>
<li>Once a card is paid off, roll the full amount you were paying on that card to the next highest-interest card — and repeat until you're debt-free.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Final Tip: Don't Close Those Paid-Off Cards</h2>
After you&#8217;ve paid off your credit cards, it may be tempting to close them — but Orman cautions against that. Closing credit cards lowers your available credit limit, which can hurt your FICO score. Instead, Orman urges listeners to consider keeping the accounts open and using them occasionally to maintain a positive credit history.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44889438/survey-unveils-american-misconceptions-about-credit-card-debt-management">Managing debt</a> is about more than making payments — it's about making smart decisions that protect your future. Orman's message is clear: learn the difference between good and bad debt, and take action today.
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Decades after Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) walked away from Morris Chang's pitch to co-invest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), the Taiwanese chip giant has skyrocketed past Intel in market value.
What Happened: In a 2014 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEh3ZgbvBrE&amp;ab_channel=StanfordOnline">lecture</a> at Stanford University, Chang, the founder of TSMC, shared the remarkable backstory of how he secured funding for what would become the world's largest dedicated chip foundry.
At the time, Chang was tasked with piecing together financing, with the Taiwanese government promising up to 50% of the initial investment — if Chang could secure the other half from private investors, ideally a major global tech partner.
Chang approached several industry giants, including Intel, Toshiba, Hitachi, and Sony. While Intel initially showed some interest, the conversations ultimately ended in rejection.
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Chang recalled how Intel's then-executive Craig Barrett met with him twice but eventually said no, saying the company wasn't interested.
"The only company that appeared to be genuinely interested was Philips," Chang recounted. While he had hoped for a stronger technology partner, Chang settled for Philips, which invested 28%. With the Taiwanese government's 48% and additional funds from local investors, TSMC was officially launched in 1987.
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Why It's Important: Fast forward to today, and the contrast between TSMC and Intel's fortunes couldn't be starker.
As of May 2025, TSMC boasts a market capitalization of $908.78 billion, ranking as the world's 11th most valuable company, while Intel lags far behind with a market cap of $91.60 billion, sitting at 206th place globally.
TSMC, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/02/43886929/taiwan-semiconductor-options-trading-a-deep-dive-into-market-sentiment">went public as an ADR</a> in the U.S. in 1997, now controls over 60% of the global chip foundry market. It counts powerhouse clients like Apple Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, and Nvidia Corporation, leveraging process technologies and benefiting from the fabless chip model that has reshaped the semiconductor landscape.
Meanwhile, Intel has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42378342/intel-stock-is-where-it-was-27-years-ago-how-the-worlds-leading-chipmaker-lost-the-plot-thrice">struggled to maintain</a> its former dominance. Over the past five years, Intel's stock has fallen more than 64% (whereas TSMC has gained BY 231.17%), losing ground not only in its traditional x86 stronghold but also in emerging areas like smartphone chips and AI, where Nvidia has surged ahead.
At Intel's first-quarter 2025 earnings call, new CEO Lip-Bu Tan admitted, "Clearly, there are no quick fixes," as the company works through a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45000866/intel-stock-has-fallen-nearly-64-in-5-years-now-ceo-lip-bu-tan-says-clearly-there-are-no-quick-fixes-but-investors-should-stay-tuned">multi-year transformation</a> plan aimed at regaining competitiveness in AI, GPUs, and edge computing.
But the bigger story today is how TSMC has far outpaced Intel's market value and global influence.
With TSMC sitting atop the global semiconductor supply chain and Intel working hard to stage a turnaround, the once-dismissed foundry model now stands as a defining force in the future of chips.
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President Donald Trump has expressed a readiness to drastically cut&nbsp;U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports,&nbsp;hinting at a potential 80% tariff as the new rate.
What Happened: President Trump is considering a significant reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods. This move is interpreted as an effort to advance in the ongoing trade war, sparked by Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; announcement.
The existing tariffs have notably influenced Wall Street and have sparked worries about a possible U.S. recession. They have also negatively impacted Trump&#8217;s approval ratings.
Trump,&nbsp;in a <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114477628854583525">post </a>on Truth&nbsp;Social, proposed that an 80% tariff on China seemed fitting. This would substantially lower&nbsp;the import tax on Beijing's&nbsp;goods from the current 145%. &#8220;80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,&#8221; Trump wrote. 
He also alluded&nbsp;to Treasury Department Secretary Scott&nbsp;Bessent&#8217;s role in the decision.
The U.S. and China are&nbsp;set to engage in trade talks&nbsp;in Switzerland this weekend, with&nbsp;Bessent spearheading the discussions. Trump&#8217;s suggested tariff reduction comes as Beijing has been hesitant&nbsp;to negotiate a deal with&nbsp;the U.S., despite the potential harm to its own economy.
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In another <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114477610338144415">post</a> on Friday, Trump said, &#8220;CHINA SHOULD OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA — WOULD BE SO GOOD FOR THEM!!! CLOSED MARKETS DON'T WORK ANYMORE!!!"
Trump&#8217;s economic management has seen approval ratings fall below 50% in most polls, stirring unease among Republicans with the midterm elections just over a year away.
Despite the ongoing trade disputes, the prospect of U.S.-China talks has been received positively by markets, with Germany's DAX, Paris's CAC 40,&nbsp;and the U.K.'s FTSE 100&nbsp;all recording gains.
Why It Matters: The proposed tariff reduction signifies a potential shift in the U.S.-China trade war. The current tariffs have not only impacted Wall Street but also raised concerns about a U.S. recession and affected Trump&#8217;s approval ratings. 
The move could potentially ease these concerns and improve the economic outlook. However, the success of this proposal largely depends on the upcoming trade talks in Switzerland and Beijing&#8217;s willingness to negotiate a deal.
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Function Health, the rapidly growing health-tech startup on a mission to help people live 100 healthy years, announced in a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/function-health-acquires-ezra-introduces-499-full-body-mri-scan-302446016.html">statement</a> on Monday a game-changing acquisition that's already turning heads in Silicon Valley and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44636477/ai-wont-steal-hollywoods-magic-says-mark-cuban-the-best-will-get-even-better-but-ai-cant-replace-that-feel">Hollywood</a> alike.
The Austin-based company, known for offering over 160 advanced lab tests through its membership platform, has officially acquired Ezra, a New York startup offering full-body MRI scans powered by AI, according to<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/05/function-health-mri-ezra.html"> CNBC</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Landmark Deal Backed by Celebrities</h2>
The deal, revealed in the company's statement, signals a major move in the consumer longevity space. According to<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/startup-pockets-53m-personalized-health-testing-backed-celeb-investors-matt-damon-pedro"> Fierce Healthcare</a>, the startup is backed by big-name celebrities including Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43496334/sounds-like-murderville-both-mark-cuban-and-kevin-hart-passed-on-a-startup-that-grew-into-a-giant-leaving-them-regretting-it">Kevin Hart</a>, Jay Shetty, Zac Efron, Blake Griffin, Colin Kaepernick, and investor Ari Emanuel.
Function is now rolling out a 22-minute full-body MRI for just $499, with the company saying in its statement that it&#8217;s a third of the price of Ezra's previous $1,500 scan. Function co-founder and CEO Jonathan Swerdlin told CNBC, "What labs aren't covering, scans can see, and what scans couldn't touch on, labs cover."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech-Powered Scans That Spot Trouble Before You Feel It</h2>
Ezra's scans are designed to catch disease before symptoms ever surface. From cancers to degenerative spine issues, silent strokes to liver disease, the AI-enhanced imaging adds a crucial layer to Function's preventive arsenal. According to Ezra founder Emi Gal, who lost his mother to late-stage cancer and started Ezra to change that reality, the goal has always been to find disease early enough to make a difference, CNBC reports.
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Function is keeping Gal on board to continue leading the MRI division. "Over the past six years my team and I have helped countless people find cancer, many of whom are now cancer-free," Gal said in the startup&#8217;s statement. "We are now scaling this to millions together with Function."
According to<a href="https://radiologybusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/mergers-and-acquisitions/whole-body-mri-firm-ezra-acquired-celebrity-backed-longevity-startup-function-health"> Radiology Business</a>, the scans will be immediately available to Function's nearly 200,000 members at almost 100 partner sites, including Longhorn Imaging, Princeton Radiology, and Rayus. Plans are already in motion to scale that to 1,000 locations nationwide.
Function has also integrated Ezra's proprietary AI stack: Ezra Flash AI for image quality, Ezra AI for interpreting scans, and Ezra Reporter to simplify radiology language. Together, these tools compress scan time from 60 minutes to just 22, and slash the cost to a fraction of what competitors charge, Radiology Business reports.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Future of Health Is Member-Owned, Not Hospital-Defined</h2>
Function Health is built around a single idea: health should be in your hands. Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Mark Hyman calls it the most meaningful venture of his career, a platform rooted in P4 medicine: predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory. The aim is to give people the data they need to act early, rather than waiting for symptoms to become emergencies, according to<a href="https://time.com/7176591/function-health-startup-blood-tests-preventive-medicine/"> Time</a>.
Instead of relying on reactive systems and fragmented care, members gain access to centralized, real-time insights drawn from lab tests, full-body imaging, and AI interpretation. Hyman believes this breaks the old model where people had to ask doctors and insurers for permission to understand their own bodies. As he told Time, &#8220;The only way to do that is to have your own data, and not be limited by what you get at your doctor's.&#8221;
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<li>Kohl's fired CEO Ashley Buchanan on May for cause</li>
<li>The dismissal came after an investigation uncovered unethical and undisclosed conflicts of interest</li>
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Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) dismissed its newly installed CEO on May 1, citing "undisclosed conflicts of interest," the company <a href="https://investors.kohls.com/news/news-details/2025/Kohls-Announces-CEO-Transition-Process/default.aspx">said</a>.
Ashley Buchanan had been in the position for just four months before the company discovered&nbsp; allegedly unethical behavior. According to the retailer, an outside investigation found that Buchanan "violated company policies by directing the company to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest." As a result, he was terminated "for cause," a rebuke that carries serious weight in these circles.
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A <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">regulatory filing</a> with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed a few more details about what the company said it discovered. "Mr. Buchanan had directed that the Company conduct business with a vendor founded by an individual with whom Mr. Buchanan has a personal relationship on highly unusual terms favorable to the vendor and that he also caused the Company to enter into a multi-million dollar consulting agreement wherein the same individual was a part of the consulting team," the filing said.&nbsp;
The filing also said Mr. Buchanan did not disclose this relationship as required under the company's code of ethics, which amounted to his dismissal with cause.
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Buchanan joined Kohl's in January. During his short tenure, he was unable to do so, with sales continuing to decline by 4.3%, according to the company's <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">preliminary Q1 earnings report</a> released on April 30. However, Kohl's said that his dismissal was not related to the company's performance.
In a note on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/neilretail_retail-retailnews-kohls-activity-7323727677897457664-yOX7?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABoQOeEBkp9GEG7YuyNwG3VYshXFjSm2NTs">LinkedIn</a>, Neil Saunders, the managing director of GlobalData Retail, wrote that the "disruption and distraction" of Buchanan's firing "is the last thing that Kohl&#8217;s needs as it tries to turn itself around. Kohl&#8217;s needs stability. It currently has chaos."
Chair Michael Bender will serve as interim CEO until a successor is named, according to Kohl&#8217;s.&nbsp;
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On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, a woman phoned in to talk about her boyfriend's approach to finance that raised some red flags: "I've been dating a lovely young man… and his response [to retirement savings] was that 401(k)s are a scam." Hosts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel, as usual, had a lot to say about that.
What Happened: The caller <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y324f44rQuk">shared</a> that while she saves sincerely with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-a-401k">401(k)</a> and Roth IRA, her 32-year-old boyfriend, who immigrated from Albania six years ago, disregards retirement accounts completely. Ramsey responded: "What he&#8217;s saying is&#8230; I'm immature and I don't want to think about the future."
Ramsey went on to acknowledge that fear or cultural experience might be impacting the boyfriend's position. "If he is truly scared of this product… then you can deal with fear," Kamel added. They advised the caller to approach the situation like teaching someone to ride a bike: begin with training wheels, then build confidence step by step.
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Why It Matters: Ramsey did not mince his words, highlighting the long-term relational and financial risks of not having a 401(k). "You&#8217;re going to live with someone who&#8217;s going to do no planning for the future, which guarantees your future sucks."
He <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42988489/im-watching-my-retirement-savings-erode-away-61-year-old-panics-over-his-investments-but-dave-ramsey-tells-him-shut-up-and-invest">shared stories</a> of other callers who had a similar perspective and then ended up with decades of regret. "I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45181755/58-year-old-with-no-retirement-says-his-ex-left-him-broke-and-hes-sick-of-working-dave-ramsey-says-he-can-build-a-500k-nest-egg-in-10-years">meet 57-year-old Americans who have no vision</a>&#8230; and they end up retiring and trying to live on Social Security and griping because <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43086362/retiring-with-zero-money-and-a-nice-paid-for-house-is-not-a-plan-dave-ramsey-tells-59-year-old-with-no-retirement-savings">all the opportunity is gone</a>", he said.
For this woman, the path forward with her boyfriend would be to "honor their questions," said Kamel. "Don't always try to explain them away… get with a third party" like a financial advisor. &nbsp;Ramsey then added: "I love you—don't marry this guy. He ain't worth it," if his mindset does not shift.
Ramsey has previously advocated for a similar approach, highlighting the importance of tackling debt, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/05/45187836/dave-ramsey-blasts-budget-slackers-who-bail-on-401ks-during-market-turmoil-shortterm-temper-tantrums">putting extra cash&nbsp;into a 401(k)&nbsp;</a>and Roth IRA, and investing in broad‑based mutual funds that compound over decades.
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President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
What Happened: Early on Saturday morning, President Trump made a casual announcement about the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. 
&#8220;After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114483405683675564">posted </a>on Truth Social.
The announcement followed a series of escalating military actions between India and Pakistan. Earlier on Saturday, India had launched missiles at Pakistani airbases, which led to retaliation from Pakistan. 
This announcement was made mere hours after the conflict seemed to be intensifying.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed the ceasefire on his social media, commending the governments of India and Pakistan for their &#8220;wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The ceasefire agreement is significant as it comes at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating at an alarming rate. 
The conflict, which had its roots of Pakistan providing a safe haven for terrorists, had led to a series of military actions that threatened to destabilize both the countries. 
The successful mediation by the United States, as announced by President Trump, has brought a temporary halt to the conflict, potentially averting a major crisis. 
The impact of this ceasefire on the long-term relations between the two countries remains to be seen.

Trump Makes India-Pakistan Ceasefire Declaration In Casual Manner: 'Thank You For Your Attention To This Matter!'

지난주 댄 로브(Dan Loeb)가 이끄는 &#8216;행동주의 헤지펀드&#8217; 서드포인트의 포트폴리오에 포함된 여러 주요 기업의 실적 보고서가 발표되었다. 2024년 4분기 기준 여러 섹터의 주요 종목에 대한 새로운 인사이트가 제공되었다.
아마존(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 댄 롭은 아마존 지분을 2024년 3분기 370만 주에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43673006/dan-loebs-amazon-stake-moves-a-look-at-his-trading-shifts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024년 4분기</a> 345만 주로 줄였다.
<ul>
<li>5월 1일, 아마존은  1분기 순 매출이 1557억 달러로, 월가의 컨센서스 추정치 1550억 달러를 초과하고, 주당순이익(EPS)은 1.59달러로, 월가의 컨센서스 추정치인 1.36달러를 초과했다고 발표했다.</li>
<li>아마존은 2분기 순매출 1,590억~1,640억 달러 가이던스를 제시했는데, 이는 7%~11% 증가한 수치로, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">시장 전망치 1,691억 달러</a> 대비 높은 수치다.</li>
<li>아마존은 환율, 지정학적 조건의 변화, "관세 및 무역 정책" 등 "예측할 수 없는" 항목에 따라 지침이 달라질 수 있다고 말했다.</li>
<li>앤디 재시(Andy Jassy) CEO는 팬데믹 시대를 연상시키는 소비자 행동의 잠재적 변화를 예측하면서 이커머스 대기업인 아마존이<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45158172/andy-jassy-predicts-pandemic-like-consumer-shifts-says-amazon-is-maniacally-focused-on-keeping-prices-low" target="_blank" rel="noopener">경제성으을 두 배로 높이고 있다</a>고 주장했다.</li>
<li>JP모건 애널리스트인 더그 앤머스는 아마존의 1분기 매출과 영업이익이 거시경제나 관세 문제로 인한 큰 부정적 영향 없이 가이던스의 상단을 상회했다고 강조했다. 또한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45172067/amazon-delivers-q1-on-the-steady-side-of-ok-as-analysts-highlight-aws-ai-demand" target="_blank" rel="noopener">사상 최고치</a>를 기록한 AWS 마진에 대해서도 언급했다.</li>
<li>로젠블랫 애널리스트인 바튼 크로켓은 아마존의 1분기를 "괜찮은 편"이라고 평가하면서도 "곧 부과되기 시작할 수 있는" 관세로 인한 영향 가능성을 지적했다.</li>
<li>RBC 캐피탈 마켓츠 애널리스트인 브래드 에릭슨도 AWS 수주잔고의 성장을 강조하며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45163955/these-analysts-boost-their-forecasts-on-amazon-following-upbeat-q1-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">하반기</a>에 가속도가 붙을 것으로 예상했다.</li>
<li>전년 동기 대비(YTD) 아마존 주가는 약 17.11% 하락한 반면, 같은 기간 동안 ProShares 온라인 리테일 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)는 약 4.70% 하락했다.</li>
</ul>
메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 2월 14일에 발표된 13F 서류에 따르면, 댄 로브는 2024년 3분기 545,000주에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43796723/dan-loebs-third-point-boosts-meta-holdings-now-a-top-4-position" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22% 증가한</a> 665,000주로 페이스북의 모회사 메타의 지분을 늘렸다.
<ul>
<li>메타의 1분기 매출은 423억 1천만 달러로 애널리스트 예상치인 413억 9천만 달러, 주당 순이익은 6.43달러로 애널리스트 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45117948" target="_blank" rel="noopener">예상치 주당 5.21달러</a>를 상회했다.</li>
<li>메타는 2분기 매출을 425억 달러에서 455억 달러로 예상한 반면, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">벤징가 프로</a> 예상치는 440억 6천만 달러이다.</li>
<li>골드만삭스 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">애널리스트</a> 에릭 셰리던은 마크 저커버그 CEO가 제시한 5가지 AI 기반 기회로 향상된 광고, 더욱 매력적인 사용자 경험, 비즈니스 메시징, 메타 AI, AI 기기, 특히 전년 대비 3배 매출과 4배 이상의 활성 사용자 수를 기록한 레이밴 메타 AI 글라스를 꼽았다.</li>
<li>뱅크오브아메리카 증권 애널리스트들은 메타가 거시 경제 환경이 완화된 상황에서 번창할 수 있는 좋은 위치에 있다고 보고 있으며, 회사의 자본 지출에 대해 "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45144725/meta-analysts-highlight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">장기적인 성장을 위한 기반 구축</a>"이라고 강조했다.</li>
<li>니덤 애널리스트인 로라 마틴은 메타가 유통이나 콘텐츠를 통제하지 못하고 애플, 틱톡, 유튜브와 치열한 경쟁에 직면해 있다는 점을 지적하며 회사의 장기적인 잔존 가치(terminal value)에 의문을 제기했다.</li>
</ul>
마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 댄 롭은 마이크로소프트에 대한 지분을 2024년 3분기 87만 주에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44115397/dan-loebs-third-point-slashes-microsoft-stake-analysts-blame-disappointing-azure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4분기 60만 주</a>로 줄였다.
<ul>
<li>마이크로소프트는 3분기 매출이 700억 7천만 달러로 월가 컨센서스 예상치 684억 3천만 달러를 상회했고, EPS는 3.46달러로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45117886" target="_blank" rel="noopener">월가 컨센서스 추정치 3.22달러</a>를 상회했다고 보고했다.</li>
<li>마이크로소프트는 클라우드 서비스와 고객 중심 솔루션에 대한 집중이 경기 침체에서 살아남을 뿐만 아니라 이를 통해 성장할 수 있다고 말했다.</li>
<li>마이크로소프트는 4분기 클라우드 마진을 약 67%로 예상했으며, 인텔리전트 클라우드 매출은 287억 5천만 달러에서 290억 5천만 달러 사이로 예상했다.</li>
<li>골드만삭스 애널리스트 카시 랑간(Kash Rangan)은 거시 경제의 불확실성과 잠재적 관세 위험에도 불구하고 2026회계연도에 3%의 잉여현금흐름 성장과 17%의 주당 순이익 성장을 기록할 것이며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45137383" target="_blank" rel="noopener">애저는 30%의 성장률을 유지</a>할 것으로 전망했다.</li>
<li>키뱅크 애널리스트 잭슨 애더는 마이크로소프트의 AI 투자 수익 구조가 여전히 이해하기 어렵고, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45149535" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;공격적인 전략&#8221;을 취할 수 있는 더 나은 주식이 있을 수 있다</a>고 주장했다.</li>
<li>마이크로소프트가 지원하는 오픈AI는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45224667" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AI 기반 코딩 어시스턴트</a> 시장 경쟁에 뛰어들기 위해 윈드서프(Windsurf)를 약 30억 달러에 인수하기로 합의했다.</li>
<li>연초 이후 마이크로소프트는 약 3.12% 상승하여 같은 기간 동안  iShares 미국 기술 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)는 약 9.93% 하락했다.</li>
</ul>
포티브 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTV#NYSE">FTV</a>): 2024년 4분기에 댄 롭은 포티브의 지분 <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514625001713/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">190만 주를 인수</a>했다.
<ul>
<li>포티브는 1분기 조정 EPS가 0.85 달러로 컨센서스와 일치하며, 매출은 14억 7천만 달러로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45130994" target="_blank" rel="noopener">컨센서스 14억 9천만 달러를 하회</a>했다고 보고했다.</li>
<li>포티브는 2분기 조정 주당순이익을 0.85~0.90달러로 전망하고 있으며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">시장 예상치는 0.98달러</a>다.</li>
<li>퐅티브는 FY25 조정 주당순이익 가이던스를 4.00~4.12달러에서 3.80~4.00달러로 컨센서스인 4.02달러보다 낮췄다.</li>
<li>포티브는 2025년 6월 2일부로 닐 레이놀즈를 랠리언트(Ralliant) CFO로 임명하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45190836" target="_blank" rel="noopener">랠리언트의 분할 계획</a>에 대한 양식 10 등록 명세서를 제출한다고 발표했다.</li>
<li>바클레이즈 애널리스트 줄리안 미첼은 비중확대 등급을 유지하고 목표주가를 85달러에서 84달러로 낮췄다.</li>
<li>포티브의 연초 대비 수익률은 약 10.91% 하락하여 같은 기간 동안 WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIVL#NYSE">AIVL</a>)는 약 0.04% 하락했다.</li>
</ul>
헤스 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>): 서드포인트는 2024년 4분기 기준<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514625001713/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 62만 5천 주를 보유</a>하고 잇다.
<ul>
<li>헤스는 1분기 조정 EPS가 1.81 달러로 컨센서스 추정치 1.61 달러를 상회하고 매출은 29억 4천만 달러로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45096392" target="_blank" rel="noopener">예상치 27억 1천만 달러를 초과</a>했다고 발표했다.</li>
<li>헤스는 2분기에 하루 총 생산량을 480~490MBOE, 탐사 및 생산 자본 및 탐사 지출을 12억 7,000만 달러로 예상하고 있다.</li>
<li>올해 들어 헤스 주가는 약 5.07% 하락한 반면 Invesco S&amp;P 500 동일가중 에너지 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPG#NYSE">RSPG</a>)는 같은 기간 동안 약 10.63% 하락했다.</li>
</ul>
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아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)은 비용 절감을 위한 최근 검토 후 커뮤니케이션 및 지속 가능성 부문에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/amazon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">수십 명을 감원했다</a>고 블룸버그가 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-29/amazon-cuts-dozens-of-corporate-jobs-in-latest-round-of-layoffs?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보도</a>했다.
이 전자상거래 거인은 일부 직원을 낮은 직급으로 재채용하고 조직 내 다른 분야로 인력을 재배치할 수 있다고 CNBC가 <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/amazon-cuts-some-jobs-in-its-communications-sustainability-units.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보도</a>했다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43345282/mastercard-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-strong-growth-in-payments-and-cross-border-transactions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">마스터카드 4분기 실적: 매출 및 주당순이익(EPS) 기대치를 초과, 결제 및 국경 간 거래 강력한 성장</a>
보도에 따르면 아마존은 영향을 받은 근로자들에게 재정 지원과 혜택을 제공할 것다.
아마존의 전 세계 직원 수는 COVID-19 팬데믹 동안 2021년까지 160만 명 이상으로 급증했으며, 이는 2019년 4분기 798,000명에서 증가한 수치이다. 이 회사는 3분기 말에 150만 명 이상의 직원을 보유하고 있었다.
최근 이 회사는 캐나다 퀘벡에서의 운영을 철수하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43155691/amazon-shuts-quebec-operations-1700-jobs-lost-tariff-threat-looms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1,700개의 정규직 일자리</a>를 줄였다.
아마존은 2022년에 27,000개의 직위를 감축하는 기록적인 기업 구조조정을 시작했으며, 이후 여러 차례의 소규모 감원도 있었다. 이 회사는 직원들에게 주 5일 사무실 출근을 요구하기도 했다.
다른 기술 회사들에서도 유사한 추세가 나타나고 있다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43003727/microsoft-to-cut-costs-pause-hiring-in-us-consulting-tighten-spending" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">최근 보고서에 따르면</a>, 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)는 미국 컨설팅 사업의 일부에서 채용을 중단할 계획이며, 이는 직원의 1% 미만에 영향을 미친다.
마이크로소프트는 2023년 초에 10,000명의 직원을 해고했으며, 이는 직원의 4%-5%에 해당한다. 2024년 1월에는 마이크로소프트의 게임 부문이 1,900개의 일자리를 감축했다.
2023년에는 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)의 구글이 12,000개의 일자리를 감축하여 직원의 약 6%에 영향을 미쳤다. 2022년 11월 이후, 메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)는 21,000명의 직원을 해고했다고 발표했으며, 이는 직원의 25%에 해당한다.
니덤과 BofA 증권의 분석가들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/01/43110753/aws-robotics-prime-video-ads-fuel-amazon-growth-potential-analysts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">아마존의 전망에 대해 낙관적인 입장을</a> 표명했으며, 이는 아마존 웹 서비스(AWS)의 성장, 소매 마진 효율성 그리고 상당한 인공지능(AI) 기반 클라우드 기회 때문이다. 아마존의 로봇 공학, 프라임 비디오 광고 및 클라우드 혁신에 대한 집중은 회사를 수년간의 이익 성장으로 포지셔닝했다.
아마존의 주식은 지난 12개월 동안 48% 상승했다. 투자자는 Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDIS#NYSE">FDIS</a>)와 ProShares Online Retail ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)를 통해 아마존에 대한 투자 노출을 얻을 수 있다.
주가 변동: AMZN 주식은 목요일 1.03% 하락한 $234.64에 마감되었다.
추가 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43322963/nvidia-positioned-for-400-billion-ai-boom-with-advanced-gpus-new-product-launches-driving-revenue-gr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">엔비디아, 4000억 달러 규모의 AI 붐을 위한 고급 GPU 및 신제품 출시로 매출 성장 주도</a></li>
</ul>
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아마존닷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)의 주가가 수요일에 2.21% 상승 마감하여 사상 최고가를 기록하면서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">연초 대비 주가 상승률이 45.51%로</a> 증가했다.
강력한 초기 홀리데이 세일 데이터와 라스베이거스에서 열린 아마존 웹 서비스(AWS) 연례 컨퍼런스의 성장 신호에 대한 낙관이 투자자들의 긍정적인 심리를 자극했다.
이 전자상거래 거인은 2023년 시작 이래로 160% 상승했으며, 2009-2010년 이후 가장 강력한 2년 성과를 기록할 것으로 예상된다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">기록적인 사이버 세일이 아마존 주가 상승을 촉진</h3>
아마존은 사이버 먼데이를 포함한 12일간의 쇼핑 기간 동안 &#8220;기록적인 판매와 판매된 상품 수&#8221;를 기록했으며, 거래의 60% 이상이 제3자(3P) 판매자들에게서 이루어졌다고 뱅크 오브 아메리카의 애널리스트 저스틴 포스트(Justin Post)에 의해 보고되었다.
작년 같은 기간 동안은 10억 개의 상품이 판매되었고, 3P의 비율이 50%였다는 점을 감안하면 주목할 만한 수치이다.
가장 인기 있는 카테고리는 전자제품으로 에코 닷(Echo Dot)과 파이어 TV 스틱(Fire TV Stick)이 인기를 끌었고, 장난감과 뷰티 제품도 포함되었다.
할인 추세는 작년과 비슷했지만, 아마존은 고객들이 이번 홀리데이 시즌에 &#8220;수십억 달러&#8221;를 절약했다고 주장했다.
특히, 크리스마스 이브까지 할인 혜택이 연장되어 소비자들이 진행 중인 프로모션에 적극적으로 참여하고 있음을 알 수 있었다.
프로피테로(Profitero)의 데이터에 따르면 아마존의 가격은 평균적으로 경쟁사보다 14% 낮았고, 월마트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)보다도 5% 낮았다. 이는 가격 경쟁력이 되어 소비자들을 유인하고 시장 점유율을 높이는 데 기여했을 것이다.
&#8220;할인은 항상 4분기 마진에 대한 위험 요소지만, 우리는 더 높은 3P 비율, 배송 속도 효율, 패키지 통합에 따른 비용 절감 및 인력 효율성이 마진을 지원할 것이라고 생각한다.&#8221;라고 뱅크 오브 아메리카가 보고서에 썼다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AWS re:Invent 2024: AI가 주목받다</h3>
아마존의 클라우드 부문인 AWS는 이번 주 라스베이거스에서 열린 제13회 연례 re:Invent 컨퍼런스에서 중심 무대에 올랐다. 이 행사에는 무려 60,000명이 참석했으며, 아마존의 인공지능(AI) 야망을 확고히 하고 마이크로소프트 및 구글과 같은 클라우드 경쟁자들과의 격차를 줄이기 위한 발표가 포함되었다.
주요 하이라이트로는 아마존의 독자적인 인공지능(AI) 칩인 트레이니엄2(Trainium2)의 출시와 캔버스(Canvass, 이미지 생성용) 및 릴(Reel, 비디오 생성용)을 포함한 노바(Nova) 제품군의 새로운 기초 모델(FM) 출시가 있었다.
아마존은 2025년 1분기에 음성-음성 변환 모델을 출시할 예정이며, 2분기에는 혁신적인 다중 모달 GenAI 모델을 출시하여 모든 입력/출력 기능을 지원할 것이다.
&#8220;우리는 분위기가 낙관적이라고 생각했으며, 이전 년도에 비해 더 폭넓고 깊이 있는 제품 발표가 있었고, AWS가 여전히 고객 선택을 강조하는 한편, 독점 칩과 기초 모델에 대한 집중도가 높아졌다고 언급했다&#8221;고 포스트가 적었다.
아마존에 따르면, 노바는 경쟁 기초 모델보다 75% 더 비용 효율적이며, 이미 베드록(Bedrock) 플랫폼에 통합되었다. 아마존은 노바의 성능이 대부분 벤치마크에서 경쟁자를 능가하거나 동등하다고 주장했다.
JP모건의 애널리스트 더그 앤무스(Doug Anmuth)는 아마존이 GenAI 경쟁에서 상당한 진전을 이루고 있으며, 경쟁자들과의 격차를 줄이고 있다고 보고 있다.
&#8220;우리는 AMZN이 GenAI 포지셔닝을 개선하고 GenAI 격차를 좁히고 있다고 확신하게 되었다. 이는 실리콘 개발(트레이니엄2), 베드록(모델 증류), 파트너십(앤트로픽), LLM의 폭 및 AWS 클라우드로 이미 이전된 상당한 고객 데이터 등을 통해 이루어졌다&#8221;고 앤무스가 말했다.
앤무스에 따르면, AWS의 AI 노력이 이제 결실을 맺기 시작하고 있으며, 특히 엔지니어링 및 코딩 생산성 도구에서 두드러진다. 그는 AI 기반 애플리케이션과 AI 에이전트가 2025년과 2026년부터 더 큰 성장 기여자가 될 것으로 예상한다.
AWS는 아마존 운영 이익의 약 70%를 차지한다. AI 채택의 증가가 발생하면 2024년 말 이후 AWS 성장에 의미 있는 가속화를 촉진할 수 있다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">아마존이 소매 부문 상승을 주도하면서 ETF 상승</h3>
아마존의 강력한 성과는 소매 중심의 상장지수펀드(ETF)에도 영향을 미쳤으며, 많은 ETF들이 아마존을 주요 보유 종목으로 포함하고 있다.
수요일에 Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCN#NYSE">VCN</a>), Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) 및 ProShares Online Retail ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)가 각각 0.99%, 0.93%, 1.25% 상승 마감 하여 새로운 최고 기록을 세웠다.
주가 움직임: 아마존의 주가는 수요일 사상 최고가인 220.00 달러를 기록한 후 218.16달러에 마감했다.
이제 읽어보세요:
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최근의 전개 상황에 따르면 아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)은 늘어나는 수요를 촉진하기 위해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39568237/tech-giants-eye-nuclear-power-to-fuel-ai-boom-raising-concerns-over-stability-and-environmental-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">원자력 에너지에 대한 관심을 높이고 있을 수</a> 있다.
이 거대 기술 기업은 데이터 센터 엔지니어링 부서의 수석 원자력 엔지니어 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/principal-nuclear-engineer-datacenter-engineering-power-generation-solutions-at-amazon-web-services-aws-4007936223" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">채용 공고</a>를 다시 게시하여 장기적인 에너지 전략에 대한 의문을 제기했다.
신흥 초소형 원자로 기술 회사인 나노 뉴클리어 에너지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>)는 이전에 트위터였던 X의 소셜 미디어 <a href="https://x.com/nano_nuclear/status/1827024271731802146" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">게시물</a>에서 이 채용 공고를 언급했다.
왜 이것이 중요한가 (Why This Is Important): 아마존의 이 채용 공고는 탈렌 에너지(Talen Energy)가 올해 초 아마존 웹 서비스(AWS)에 960메가와트 데이터 센터 캠퍼스를 6억 5천만 달러에 판매하기로 합의한 직후 나온 것이다. 이 거래에는 서스퀘하나(Susquehanna) 원자력 발전소로부터의 10년간 전력 공급 계약이 포함되어 있다.
이는 특히 Amazon의 청정, 무탄소 에너지원에 대한 의지를 강조한다.
아만존의 한 대변인은 <a href="https://www.ans.org/news/article-5842/amazon-buys-nuclearpowered-data-center-from-talen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">미국 원자력 학회</a>에 &#8220;기상 조건에 따라 에너지를 생성하는 풍력 및 태양광 프로젝트를 보완하기 위해 새로운 혁신 및 기술을 탐색하고 다른 청정, 무탄소 에너지원에 투자하고 있다. 탈렌 에너지와의 탄소 없는 에너지에 대한 이 계약은 그 노력의 일환이다&#8221;라고 말했다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/03/37627399/amazons-shot-at-nuclear-power-play-will-the-tech-giants-latest-move-redefine-green-energy-for-data-c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">아마존의 원자력 발전 시도 &#8211; 이 기술 대기업의 최신 움직임이 데이터 센터를 위한 청정 에너지를 재정의할까?</a>
7월 10일에 발표된 한 <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/sustainability/amazon-renewable-energy-updates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보고서</a>에서, 아마존은 데이터 센터, 기업 사무실, 식료품점, 주문 처리 센터를 포함한 전 세계 운영 전반에 걸쳐 사용되는 전력의 100%를 재생 가능 에너지에서 조달한다는 목표를 달성했다고 발표했다. 이 목표는 원래 2030년으로 설정되었으며, 이 회사는 태양광 및 풍력 프로젝트에 대한 투자를 계속하면서 원자력 및 배터리 저장 솔루션을 탐색하여 에너지 수요를 유지할 계획이다.
원자력 에너지에 대한 관심이 논란이 될 수 있는 이유
아마존의 원자력 야망은 논란의 여지가 있다.
미국 원자력 학회의 <a href="https://www.ans.org/news/article-6180/aep-exelon-ask-ferc-to-scrutinize-amazontalen-data-center-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보고서</a>에 따르면, 탈렌 에너지와의 협정 이후 유틸리티 회사들인 아메리칸 일렉트릭 파워 컴퍼니(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>)와 엑셀론 코퍼레이션(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>)이 이 전기 공급 계약은 아마존이 전력망의 혜택을 누리면서 그 유지비용에 기여하지 않게 한다고 주장하며 연방 에너지 규제 위원회(FERC)에 공식적으로 이의를 제기했다.
그들은 데이터 센터의 전력 사용량이 그리드의 리소스와 간접적으로 연결되어 있기 때문에 이것이 다른 PJM 요금 납부자의 비용 증가로 이어질 수 있다고 주장합니다. PJM 요금 납부자는 펜실베이니아-뉴저지-메릴랜드 상호 연결(PJM)의 고객입니다.
그들은 이것이 다른 PJM 요금 납부자들의 비용 증가로 이어질 수 있다고 주장한다. 데이터 센터의 전력 사용은 간접적으로 전력망의 자원과 연결되어 있다. PJM 요금 납부자들은 펜실베이니아-뉴저지-메릴랜드 인터커넥션(PJM)의 고객들이다.
그뿐만이 아니다!
히트 맵(Heat Map)의 3월 <a href="https://heatmap.news/technology/amazon-nuclear-talen-energy">보고서</a>에 따르면, 아마존은 새로운 무탄소 에너지원을 우선시하지 않고 저비용 전력 확보에 초점을 맞추면서 에너지 전략과 관련하여 거대 기술 기업들 사이에 분열이 나타났다. 반면, 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)과 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)는 종합적인 무탄소 에너지 솔루션을 목표로 하고 있다.
마이크로소프트와 구글은 안정적인 전력 공급을 보장하기 위해 원자력 발전에 대한 관심을 증가시켰으며, 이는 지속 가능한 에너지 관행에 대한 더 넓은 약속을 반영한다.
아마존이 원자력 프로젝트를 진행하면서 혁신과 규제 검토의 교차점은 에너지 전략을 형성하는 데 중요한 역할을 할 것이다.
이 회사가 원자력 엔지니어들을 채용하는 것은 이 분야에서의 진지한 의도를 강조하지만, 이러한 결정의 함의는 에너지 부문 내의 관계에 상당한 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
아마존의 원자력 발전 진출이 보다 지속 가능한 미래로 가는 길을 열 것인지, 아니면 이미 복잡한 에너지 환경에서의 입장을 복잡하게 만들 것인지 궁금하다.
<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면 아마존의 주식은 지난 1년 동안 48% 이상 상승했다. 투자자들은 ProShares Online Retail ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)와 Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDIS#NYSE">FDIS</a>)를 통해 주식에 노출될 수 있다.

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아마존이 원자력에 관심을 갖고 에너지 수요 충족을 위해 채용 계획을 세우고 있는 것인가?

아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)은 미국 주문 처리 센터와 운송 사업부의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40912814/amazon-told-its-staff-they-must-come-to-office-five-days-a-week-but-its-primary-healthcare-subsi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">시간제 근로자에 ​​대한 급여</a>를 인상했다고 수요일에 발표했다.
"오늘 일찍 저는 솔트레이크시티 근처에 있는 회사 현장 중 한 곳을 방문하여 그곳의 팀원들과 몇 가지 소식을 나누었다. 우리는 주문 처리 및 운송 네트워크 전반에 걸쳐 시간제 일선 직원의 급여 및 복리후생에 상당한 신규 투자를 하고 있다 "고 아마존 전 세계 운영(Amazon Worldwide Operations) 부사장인 우딧 마단(Udit Madan)이 회사 뉴스레터에 썼다.
그는 아마존의 일선 팀이 이번 달부터 시간당 1.50달러 인상을 받아 평균 기본 임금을 시간당 22달러로 끌어올릴 것이라고 말했다. 이로 인해 혜택을 포함한 평균 총 보상은 시간당 29달러가 될 것이라고 그가 말했다.
&#8220;이는 주 40시간 근무하는 정규직 직원에게 평균적으로 연간 3,000달러의 인상이 된다&#8221;고 그가 썼다.
읽어보세요: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40904271/whats-going-on-with-amazon-stock">아마존 주식에 무슨 일이 일어나고 있나요?</a>
&#8220;그리고 우리는 현재 미국 전역에서 이러한 역할을 맡고 있는 직원이 800,000명 이상으로 나라에서 가장 큰 민간 고용주 중 하나로서, 이 급여 인상은 우리 팀에 22억 달러 이상의 총 투자를 의미한다.&#8221;
아마존의 복리후생에는 선불 대학 등록금, 유연한 근무 시간, 프라임 멤버십, 입사 첫 날부터 제공되는 건강 보험 및 치과 보험이 포함된다.
&#8220;오늘 아침 이 팀에게 말했듯이, 이것은 그들이 하는 모든 일에 대한 감사의 한 방법일 뿐이다&#8221;라고 마단이 썼다.
애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), 마이크로소프트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) 및 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)이 소유한 구글은 관리자와 엔지니어에게 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32679188/silicon-valleys-salary-showdown-unveiling-how-much-top-talent-at-apple-microsoft-and-google-get-paid-1">여섯자리 연봉</a>를 제공한다.
약 1년 전, 유나이티드 파슬 서비스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)와 팀스터스 노조(Teamsters Union)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/08/33995076/ups-and-teamsters-seal-the-deal-ensures-170-000-per-year-for-drivers-the-next-5-years">5년 계약</a>을 체결하여 향후 5년간 운전사에게 연간 170,000달러를 보장하는 5년 계약을 비준했다.
주가 움직임: 아마존은 수요일 0.24% 하하여 186.43달러에 마감되었다.
해당 주식을 보유한 상장지수펀드(ETF)도 대부분 소폭 하락세를 보였다.
<ul>
<li>ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)는 0.057% 하락했다.</li>
<li>Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDIS#NYSE">FDIS</a>)는 0.058% 하락했다.</li>
<li>Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCR#NYSE">VCR</a>)는 0.18% 하락했다.</li>
<li>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)는 0.20% 하락했다.</li>
<li>ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIX#NYSE">CLIX</a>)는 0.17% 상승했다.</li>
</ul>
다음 읽어볼 기사:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%95%84%EB%A7%88%EC%A1%B4-%EA%B4%80%EB%A6%AC-%EA%B3%84%EC%B8%B5-%EC%B6%95%EC%86%8C-%EB%B0%8F-%EC%9E%AC%ED%83%9D-%EA%B7%BC%EB%AC%B4-%EC%A4%91%EB%8B%A8-%EC%98%88%EC%A0%95/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">아마존, 관리직 축소 및 재택근무 종료 발표</a></li>
</ul>
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CLIX

근로자 보상 추세 상승에 따라 아마존 시간당 급여 인상으로 UPS에 합류

아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)의 CEO인 앤디 제시(Andy Jassy) 가 <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-says-213018283.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall">관리 계층을 축소</a>하고 직원을 내년 1월부터 주 5일 사무실로 복귀하게 할 것이라고 발표했다. 세계 최대의 온라인 소매업체이자 클라우드 컴퓨팅 회사인 아마존은 억만장자 제프 베이조스에 의해 설립된 기업이다.
이 변경 사항은 월요일 직원들에게 보낸 메모에서 회사의 베테랑들이 불필요한 회의와 승인 단계를 없애고 일을 더 쉽게 처리할 수 있도록 하려는 것이라고 블룸버그가 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-16/amazon-ceo-wants-workers-in-five-days-a-week-leaner-management?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">보도</a>했다.
제시는 아마존의 각 주요 부서가 2025년 3월 말까지 관리자 대비 개별 기여자의 비율을 15% 증가시켜야 한다고 말했다. 변경 사항에는 불필요한 프로세스에 대한 우려를 제기할 수 있는 관료주의 신고 전화도 포함되어 있다.
팬데믹이 끝난 이후 아마존은 직원들이 팀의 필요에 따라 주 3일 이상 출근해야 한다고 요구했다. 제시는 아마존의 새로운 사무실 복귀 정책은 특별한 사정이나 이전에 승인된 원격 근무 직무에 대한 예외를 둘 것이라고 말했다.
읽어보세요: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40877089/jeff-bezos-and-elon-musk-set-to-battle-for-dominance-in-the-sky-amazon-gears-up-to-launch-over-3-000">제프 베이조스와 일론 머스크가 우주에서의 지배권을 놓고 경쟁: 아마존, 3,000개 이상의 저궤도 위성 발사를 준비 중</a>
전 세계 약 150만 명의 아마존 직원 대부분은 물품을 검색하고 패키지를 배송하는 시간제 직원으로, 원격 근무가 결코 선택 사항이 아닌 사람들이지만, 이 회사는 수십만 명의 사무직 직원을 고용하고 있다.
이 변화는 아마존이 운영되는 도심의 유동인구를 증가시킬 수 있다. 예를 들어, 시애틀, 워싱턴주 벨뷰, 버지니아주 알링턴, 샌프란시스코, 텍사스주 오스틴, 보스턴, 테네시주 내슈빌 등이 있다.
이 회사는 이미 직원들을 사무실로 복귀시키려는 노력을 시도했지만, 직원들은 회사가 융통성이 없고 대면 근무가 더 나은 결과를 가져온다는 데이터를 제시하지 못했다고 주장하며 저항했다.
이 주식을 보유한 상장지수펀드(ETF)도 하락했다.
<ul>
<li>ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)가 0.24% 하락했다.</li>
<li>Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDIS#NYSE">FDIS</a>)가 0.13% 하락했다.</li>
<li>Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCR#NYSE">VCR</a>)가 0.18% 하락했다.</li>
</ul>
주가 움직임: 아마존의 주가는 월요일에 0.86% 하락하여 184.89달러에 마감되었다.
지금 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/01/36488214/jeff-bezos-encouraged-his-brother-and-sister-to-invest-10-000-in-amazon-their-stake-grew-10-249-900">제프 베이조스가 그의 형제와 자매에게 아마존에 $10,000를 투자하도록 권장했다 — 그들의 지분은 10,249,900% 증가했으며 현재 잠재적으로 10억 달러 이상이 될 수 있다.</a></li>
</ul>
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아마존, 관리 계층 축소 및 재택 근무 중단 예정

아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)은 파란색 배달 트럭들이 사람들의 문앞에 지속적으로 패키지를 배달하고 있다는 점을 감안할 때 소비자들이 주로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40751108/whats-going-on-with-amazon-stock-friday">전자 상거래 회사</a>로 간주할 수 있지만, 한 애널리스트 다르게 주장한다.
&#8220;우리의 관점은 전자 상거래가 아마존의 주가를 주도하지 않는다는 것이다&#8221;고 니덤(Needham)의 애널리스트인 로라 마틴(Laura Martin)이 목요일 메모에서 말했다.
"우리는 아마존이 제품 회사가 아닌 서비스 회사(예: 광고, 클라우드, 프라임 비디오 등)라고 믿으며, 전자 상거래는 제품에 관한 것이다. 매 분기마다 우리는 부분합(Sum-of-Parts) 가치 평가를 계산하며, 대부분의 분기에 투자자들이 아마존의 전자 상거래에 대해 거의 비용을 지불하지 않고 있다고 결론을 내린다.&#8221;
그녀는 올해 2분기 아마존의 순수익이 전년 동기 대비 15% 증가한 864억 달러로 3개월 동안 회사 매출 1,480억 달러의 58%를 차지했으며 제품 판매 매출보다 4배 빠른 속도로 성장했다고 언급했다.
그녀는 분기별 제품 매출이 2021년 1분기부터 매년 4분기를 제외하고 매 분기 약 610억 달러 수준으로 정체됐다고 말했다.
마틴은 "아마존의 서비스 매출은 지난 11분기 동안 제품 매출보다 높았으며 그 격차가 확대되고 있다"고 썼다.
&#8220;우리는 전자 상거래가 아마존의 출발점이라고 믿지만 광고, 클라우드, GenAI 및 기타 서비스와 같은 고마진 사업은 아마존이 가는 방향이다&#8221;고 그녀가 덧붙였다.
마틴은 Amazon의 전자상거래 비즈니스가 고객의 요구에 매우 적응력이 뛰어나고 배송 속도를 지속적으로 단축하기 위해 &#8220;거대한&#8221; 물류 네트워크에 전념하고 있지만, 당일 배송을 유지하는 데 상당한 비용이 소요된다고 지적했다.
그녀는 높은 비용이 단일 박스에 보내는 품목 수가 적고, 빈 배송 트럭이 운영되며, 당일 배송을 위해 더 많은 연료와 이동이 필요하기 때문이라고 설명했다.
&#8220;우리는 재무가 아마존이 전자 상거래 비즈니스를 손실 우선 전략으로 사용한다고 지원한다고 믿고 있다&#8221;고 그녀가 말했다.
&#8220;이 개념은 여러 전문가들이 아마존의 소매 전략이 역사적으로 1P 및 3P 전자 상거래 비즈니스 모두에서 낮은 마진을 유지한 다음, 프라임 구독 및 광고와 같은 고마진 수익원을 추가하여 이익 마진을 개선하려고 시도했다고 언급한 것으로 뒷받침된다.&#8221;
AMZN 주가 움직임: 아마존의 주식은 목요일 1.34% 상승한 187.00달러에 마감되었다.
주식을 보유한 상장지수펀드(ETF)들도 목요일에 대체로 상승세를 보였다.
<ul>
<li>ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)는 1.44% 상승했다.</li>
<li>Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDIS#NYSE">FDIS</a>)는 1.70% 상승했다.</li>
<li>Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCR#NYSE">VCR</a>)는 1.31% 상승했다.</li>
<li>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)는 1.13% 상승했다.</li>
<li>ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIX#NYSE">CLIX</a>)는 1.61% 상승했다.</li>
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아마존의 전자 상거래는 '로스리더'이며, 그 실질적인 수익은 '서비스'에 있다: 분석가

PDD 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>)의 미국 예탁증서(ADR)는 월요일에 거의 30% 급락해 회사가 2018년 상장한 이후 최악의 실적을 기록했다. 이러한 급격한 하락세는 이 회사의 암울한 2분기 실적과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40548945/temu-parent-pdd-posts-86-q2-topline-growth-stock-drops-after-ceo-flags-upcoming-challenges">더 비관적인 매출 전망</a>으로 인해 촉발된 광범위한 판매 압력으로 인해 발생했다.
이러한 매도세는 부진한 2분기 실적과 투자자의 신뢰를 떨어뜨린 암울한 매출 전망이 결합되어 발생했다.
중국 거대 소매업체는 분기별 매출이 970억 6천만 위안(134억 달러)으로 2023년 같은 분기의 522억 8천만 위안보다 86% 증가했다고 보고했다. 그러나 이 수치는 분석가 예상치인 137억 8천만 달러에 미치지 못했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">시장은 PDD의 실망스러운 2분기 실적을 응징, 골드만삭스는 긍정적인 전망 유지</h3>
골드만삭스의 애널리스트 로널드 겅(Ronald Keung)은 주가가 부정적인 시장 반응을 보인 것은 실적 발표를 앞두고 기대감이 높아진 탓이라고 언급했다. 주가는 강력한 실적을 예상하며 7월 말 이후 약 20% 상승해 120달러 초반대에서 거래되고 있었다.
겅은 또한 온라인 마케팅 서비스 성장 둔화의 초기 징후를 지적했는데, 이는 전년 대비 29% 증가로, 컨센서스 예상치인 36%에 미치지 못했다. 또한 경영진이 언급한 느린 매출 성장, 치열해진 경쟁으로 인한 변동하는 수익, 그리고 국내 수익성의 장기적인 감소 가능성도 우려를 더했다고 설명했다.
PDD 홀딩스의 회장 겸 공동 CEO인 레이 첸(Lei Chen)은 &#8220;지난 몇 분기 동안 우리가 이룬 견고한 진전에 고무되었지만, 앞으로 많은 도전 과제가 있을 것으로 보인다,&#8221;고 말했다.
&#8220;우리는 고품질 개발로 전환하고 지속 가능한 생태계를 조성하는 데 전념하고 있다. 우리는 플랫폼의 신뢰와 안전에 크게 투자하고, 고품질 상인들을 지원하며, 상인 생태계를 지속적으로 개선해 나갈 것이다. 단기적인 희생과 수익성 감소 가능성을 기꺼이 감수할 준비가 되어 있다,&#8221;고 첸이 덧붙였다.
실망스러운 실적에도 불구하고, 골드만삭스는 PDD에 대해 매수 등급을 유지했으며, 12개월 목표 주가를 184달러로 제시했다. 이는 현재 시장 수준에서 약 90%의 상승 여력을 의미한다.
투자은행은 PDD의 강력한 광고 기술 역량, 비용 경쟁력이 있는 중국 공급업체, 유리한 위험 대비 보상 프로필을 강조하며, 현재의 시가총액이 PDD의 온라인 마켓플레이스인 테무(Temu)에 대한 평가를 반영하지 않고 있다고 언급했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PDD에 상당한 비중을 둔 ETF에 큰 타격</h3>
PDD에 상당한 비중을 둔 ETF에 큰 타격 PDD의 극적인 하루 주가 하락은 해당 주식에 상당한 비중을 둔 여러 상장지수펀드(ETF)에 파급 효과를 미쳤다. 가장 큰 영향을 받은 ETF는 다음과 같다:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>ETF 이름</th>
<th>비중 %</th>
<th>1일 % 변화</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)</td>
<td>11.27%</td>
<td>-4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHIQ#NYSE">CHIQ</a>)</td>
<td>10.23%</td>
<td>-4.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIX#NYSE">CLIX</a>)</td>
<td>9.87%</td>
<td>-4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco China Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQQQ#NYSE">CQQQ</a>)</td>
<td>9.32%</td>
<td>-3.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>)</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>-3.22%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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