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Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC operates as an electric vehicle manufacturer. It engages in designing products that are engineered to excite consumers and drive change. Polestar defines market-leading standards in design, technology, and sustainability. Polestar was established as a premium electric car brand by Volvo Cars and Geely Holdings. Polestar has produced two electric performance cars namely Polestar 1 and Polestar 2. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from USA.

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도널드 트럼프가 2024년 대통령 선거에서 승리한 이후 테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA) 주가는 급등했다. 이에 일론 머스크 CEO는 4,000억 달러 이상의 자산을 지닌 세계 최대 부호가 되었다. 

2024년 테슬라 브랜드 가치, 150억 달러 감소: 머스크의 정치적 노력이 부정적 영향 미쳤을까?

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스웨덴의 전기차(EV) 제조업체인 폴스타 오토모티브(NASDAQ:PSNY)는 회사가 3분기 배송 감소를 보고한 후 금요일에 회사 CEO인 마이클 로셸러(Michael Lohscheller)가 전략과 운영을 검토하고 있다고 말했다.

폴스타가 3분기 전기차 배송량 감소 이후 전략과 영업의 검토를 진행 중

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이들 10개의 중형주는 8월에 가장 좋은 성과를 보였다. 이 주식들이 귀하의 포트폴리오에 포함되어 있나요? 1. 폴스타 오토모티브 홀딩(NASDAQ:PSNY)의 주식이 8월에 74.19% 급등했다. 이는 2분기 강력한 인도량을 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.

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Friedrich Merz of the conservative CDU is likely to become Germany's new chancellor, according to exit polls from Sunday's elections. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/01/42920583/musk-supports-german-afd-party-as-remedy-for-faltering-economy">far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)</a> finished second.
What Happened: <a href="https://www.reuters.com/graphics/GERMANY-ELECTION/RESULTS/movaynkgova/">Reuters</a> reports that the first exit polls show the conservative CDU/CSU bloc taking about 28% of the vote. The AfD is on track to finish with about 20% of the vote.
Current Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD) is running third, with about 16%, which would be its worst showing in decades. The Greens have about 13% of the vote, with several other parties dividing the remainder.
Despite the CDU/CSU bloc&#8217;s comfortable lead, Germany may face months of political uncertainty as the party will need to form a coalition to secure a majority.
The conservative bloc, composed of the Christian Democrats (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union, stands for low taxes, budget discipline, conservative-liberal values, and a strong role for Germany within the European Union and NATO.
The AfD, established as an anti-euro party in 2013, has evolved into an anti-immigrant grouping with some radical far-right members. Its leader, Alice Weidel, recently received support from the new U.S. administration, including a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and an endorsement from Elon Musk.
Why It Matters: The election results could have significant implications for Germany&#8217;s economy and its stance on immigration. The AfD&#8217;s surge in popularity is notable, particularly given its anti-immigrant stance and the recent endorsement from Elon Musk.
The election could also impact the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/02/43886450/germanys-2025-election-could-make-or-break-cannabis-legalization-heres-where-key-parties-stand">future of cannabis legalization in Germany</a>. The SPD has been supportive of cannabis legalization. The conservatives&#8217; potential victory could change the course of this policy.
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Merz on Track To Lead Germany Following Sunday Election, Far-Right AfD Takes 20% of Vote

When deciding between buying a home or investing in a business, financial stability plays a crucial role. That's exactly the dilemma Casey from Lexington, Kentucky, presented on a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrV8wCxBC78&amp;t=769s">recent episode</a> of "The Ramsey Show" with hosts George Kamel and Ken Coleman.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Dilemma: Homeownership vs. Business Expansion</h2>
Casey and her husband are working through Baby Step 3, which in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43768530/should-married-couples-split-expenses-dave-ramsey-says-no-youre-married-not-roommates">Dave Ramsey</a>'s framework means they're building a fully funded emergency fund of three to six months' worth of expenses. Once they complete this step, they're debating between purchasing a home or putting money into expanding Casey's husband's restaurant business.
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While the business is already established, Casey explains that her husband currently has partners and wants to eventually open his own restaurant. However, their financial situation raises concerns. Their household income varies significantly, with Casey's husband earning around $35,000 to $40,000 annually before taxes. Additionally, Casey stays home to homeschool their children, meaning their financial situation relies solely on her husband's earnings.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ramsey Show's Advice</h2>
Kamel and Coleman strongly advised against <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41304880/should-i-buy-a-225k-business-or-grow-my-30k-side-hustle-dave-ramsey-weighs-in">investing in a new business</a> at this stage. The restaurant industry is known for its high risk, and they emphasized the importance of financial stability before taking on even more.
"There is immense risk in starting a restaurant," Kamel cautioned. Coleman reinforced the idea of patience, advising Casey's husband to focus on his current business, learn from his experiences, and ensure financial stability before making a major move. He quoted an old saying: "If you chase two rabbits, you lose them both."
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When it comes to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/41876775/u-s-homebuyers-are-now-56-on-average-as-younger-generations-struggle-with-wildly-unaffordable-market-housing-expert-warns">homeownership</a>, the hosts initially agreed that buying a home should be the next goal after completing Baby Step 3. They called this "Baby Step 3B" in Ramsey's plan—saving aggressively for a down payment before moving on to investing in retirement.
However, after learning about the couple's income, their concerns about income stability led to a key point: homeownership may not be a wise decision at this stage either. Coleman pointed out that Casey's husband's income isn't high enough to comfortably afford a mortgage, warning that an unexpected downturn in the business could leave them financially vulnerable. "I would not be in any hurry to get in a house at all," he stressed.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Priority: Increasing Income</h2>
Ultimately, the hosts agreed that before considering either homeownership or business expansion, Casey's husband needs to focus on increasing his income.
"We've got to delay the business dream," Kamel said. "The income is a crisis at this point."&nbsp;
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Coleman went even further, suggesting that Casey's husband could potentially earn more working elsewhere. "My goodness, he could make more working at Walmart," he said, highlighting that even a retail job could provide better financial stability at this stage.
While Casey and her husband are eager to build a future, "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43758999/the-idea-that-youre-going-to-tax-corporate-america-is-mythology-dave-ramsey-says-the-consumer-always-pays">The Ramsey Show</a>" hosts made it clear: neither buying a house nor expanding the business is a good idea right now. Instead, they encouraged them to focus on increasing their income, stabilizing their financial situation, and then working toward homeownership. Only after achieving financial security should they consider investing in a new business venture.
For those facing a similar dilemma, Kamel and Coleman's key takeaway is simple: financial stability comes first. Ensuring a steady, sufficient income lays the foundation for smart, long-term financial decisions.
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Investor Chris Camillo has transformed a modest sum of $84,000 into a whopping $42 million over a span of 15 years, leveraging a unique investment strategy known as social arbitrage.
What Happened: Camillo&#8217;s strategy is centered around spotting investment opportunities by monitoring social media platforms and making early investments. His nearly 15-year track record from 2006 to 2020 boasts an average 77% annual compounded return, as confirmed by trading expert Jack D. Schwager.
According to a report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-trading-strategies-social-arbitrage-chris-camillo-bets-picks-2021-8">by </a>Insider, Schwager audited and wrote about Camillo and others in his book &#8220;Unknown Market Wizards: The Best Traders You&#8217;ve Never Heard Of.&#8220;
Breaking away from traditional investors, Camillo doesn&#8217;t depend on company earnings reports or Wall Street analysts. He instead utilizes platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to identify trends and investment opportunities, while also keeping a keen eye on the everyday world.
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His remarkable gains, audited and confirmed by Schwager, started with a balance of $84,000 in August 2006. By May 2021, his cumulative profits had skyrocketed to $42 million.
Such performance is deemed rare, as even professional money managers find it challenging to beat the market. In fact,&nbsp;over 86% of US active&nbsp;stock-fund managers failed to outperform the S&amp;P 1500 in the 20 years through 2020.
However, Camillo&#8217;s strategy is not without its risks. Biljana Adebambo, the academic director of the Master of Science in Finance program at the University of San Diego School of Business, highlighted that his approach likely necessitated the use of riskier strategies such as options, which can amplify the volatility of returns and the frequency or severity of losses, reports the outlet. 
Why It Matters: Camillo&#8217;s success story underscores the potential of social arbitrage as an investment strategy. In an era where social media plays a pivotal role in shaping trends, his approach offers a fresh perspective on investment decision-making. 
However, it&#8217;s important to note the inherent risks associated with such a strategy, as pointed out by Adebambo.
Currently, Camillo is committed to educating others on how to leverage social arbitrage. 
He shares his knowledge and insights via his YouTube channel, Dumb Money Live, and engages with a community of social-arb investors on Dumb Money&#8217;s Discord channel.
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In a strategic shift, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has unveiled its latest product, the iPhone 16e, marking its exit from the budget <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43424187/apples-struggles-in-ai-and-ar-indicate-a-loss-in-product-edge">smartphone market</a>.
Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman in his <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-02-23/apple-abandons-budget-phones-inside-apple-s-modem-m4-macbook-air-launch-timing?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">latest</a> weekly "Power On" has shared that Apple&#8217;s new iPhone 16e, priced at $599, is $170 more expensive than its predecessor, the iPhone SE.
This price hike places the iPhone 16e in a different segment, leaving the budget smartphone market to rivals such as&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co.,&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s Google, and Chinese manufacturers.
Despite lacking some features of the regular iPhone 16, the iPhone 16e offers most of the flagship lineup&#8217;s features for $200 less. 
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The decision to increase the price of its low-end iPhone comes as Apple&#8217;s China revenue declined by&nbsp;11% and total iPhone sales&nbsp;fell about 1% during the holiday quarter. 
This suggests that Apple is prioritizing profit margins over higher unit sales.
Apple&#8217;s new pricing strategy could potentially impede its customer base expansion in emerging markets like India. However, the company may continue to sell older models in certain markets through carriers without advertising them on its website, a tactic Apple has used in the past.
Along with the iPhone 16e, Apple is also gearing up&nbsp;to launch the M4 MacBook&nbsp;Air and has confirmed&nbsp;that Apple Intelligence is coming&nbsp;to the Vision Pro.
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$1.4 Billion Ethereum Stolen In Largest Crypto Hack In History
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit suffered a major breach on Friday which resulted in the theft of $1.4 billion Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>). The incident is considered the largest cryptocurrency hack in history, surpassing the 2021 Poly Network<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43886224/bybit-founder-confirms-1-4-billion-ethereum-hack-blames-masked-transaction"> hack of $611 million.&nbsp;</a>
The attack, which targeted Bybit&#8217;s Ethereum cold wallet, resulted in the loss of 401,347 ETH ($1.12 billion), 90,376 stETH ($253 million), 15,000 cmETH ($44 million), and 8,000 mETH ($23 million), <a href="https://x.com/OnchainLens/status/1892964703263244377">according</a> to Onchain Lens.
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Following the discovery of the theft, Bybit launched a recovery bounty program with a reward of up to 10% of the recovered funds to ethical cyber and network security experts who retrieve any of the stolen assets.
The potential bounty of up to $140 million is one of the largest crypto recovery efforts in history.
&#8220;Within 24 hours of the event, we were overwhelmed with support from some of the best people and organizations in the industry, and we do not take it for granted. We have shared in a dark moment of crypto history, and we&#8217;ve proven we are better than the malicious actors,&#8221; said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit.
SEC Creates Cyber And Emerging Technologies Unit&nbsp;
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors in the emerging technologies space.&nbsp;
The CETU, led by Laura D'Allaird, replaces the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and employs approximately 30 fraud specialists and attorneys.&nbsp;
"Under Laura's leadership, this new unit will complement the work of the Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce. Importantly, the new unit will also allow the SEC to deploy enforcement resources judiciously," said Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda.&nbsp;
"The unit will not only protect investors but will also facilitate capital formation and market efficiency by clearing the way for innovation to grow. It will root out those seeking to misuse innovation to harm investors and diminish confidence in new technologies," Uyeda said.&nbsp;
The CETU listed the following as high-priority areas of focus:&nbsp;
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Before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41255752/jeff-bezos-says-all-overnight-success-takes-10-years-amazon-didnt-turn-a-profit-for-almost-a-decade">Jeff Bezos built Amazon</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) into a trillion-dollar empire, he had a very specific approach to dating—one that involved a lot of blind dates. His top requirement? The woman had to be resourceful. Not just in the everyday sense, but in a "could-get-him-out-of-a-Third-World-prison" kind of way.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Blind Date Rule</h2>
In a <a href="https://www.wired.com/1999/03/bezos-3/">1999 interview with Wired</a>, Bezos admitted he let his friends set him up before he met MacKenzie Scott at D.E. Shaw, where he served as vice president. "The No. 1 criterion was that I wanted a woman who could get me out of a Third World prison," he said.&nbsp;
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His reasoning? "I'm not the kind of person where women say, ‘Oh, look how great he is,' a half hour after meeting me. I'm kind of goofy," he said.
Bezos also said in the interview, "What I really wanted was someone resourceful. But nobody knows what you mean when you say, &#8216;I&#8217;m <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40208629/jeff-bezos-once-said-lifes-too-short-to-hang-out-with-people-who-arent-resourceful-who-are-the-peopl">looking for a resourceful woman</a>.&#8217;&nbsp;
Luckily for Bezos, he didn't need a blind date to meet MacKenzie—he just had to conduct a job interview. In 1993, she applied for a position at D.E. Shaw in New York, and Bezos was the first person to interview her. He hired her as a research associate, and her office ended up right next to his. Listening to his laugh all day, she quickly found herself drawn to him.
"My office was next door to his, and all day long I listened to that fabulous laugh," she <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/a-novel-perspective-mackenzie-bezos">told Vogue</a> in 2013. "How could you not fall in love with that laugh?"
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The couple, who share four children —three sons and a daughter— married later that year, long before Bezos became one of the world's richest men. He joked in the same Vogue interview, "I think my wife is resourceful, smart, brainy, and hot, but I had the good fortune of having seen her résumé before I met her, so I knew exactly what her SATs were."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Prenup, No Problem—For MacKenzie</h2>
Despite amassing a fortune together, Jeff and MacKenzie never signed a prenup. That made their 2019 divorce one of the most expensive in history. The settlement left MacKenzie with 25% of their Amazon stock—about $36 billion at the time, according to media reports. Instead of hoarding her wealth, she started giving it away at an unprecedented pace.
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MacKenzie Scott has since donated more than $19 billion to charities, funding social justice initiatives, education, and human services. Unlike traditional philanthropists, she doesn't micromanage how the money is spent. The typical grant size? $5 million—far beyond the usual $123,000 median seen in major philanthropic studies.
Her no-strings-attached generosity has upended conventional giving, proving that even in divorce, resourcefulness isn't just a trait Bezos admired—it's something Scott has mastered on a whole different level.
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Billionaire investor&nbsp;Warren Buffett&nbsp;has addressed concerns regarding the record cash pile of&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). 
What Happened: In a <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024ltr.pdf">letter</a> to shareholders on Saturday, Buffett reassured of his commitment to owning businesses, amidst the company&#8217;s cash reserves reaching an all-time high due to a lack of major acquisitions and a sell-off of stocks.
The 94-year-old investor&#8217;s&nbsp;decision to address the cash&nbsp;pile, which stood at $334.2 billion&nbsp;at the end of last&nbsp;year, comes amid record valuations that have made US stocks less appealing and made it difficult for Buffett to find major deals.
Buffett assured shareholders that&nbsp;a substantial majority of their&nbsp;money would be deployed in equities, primarily American, many of which have significant international operations. 
"Berkshire shareholders can rest assured that we will forever deploy a substantial majority of their money in equities — mostly American equities although many of these will have international operations of significance," Buffett said. 
This statement was released alongside Berkshire&#8217;s Q4 results, which showed a $9 billion increase in the cash pile as Buffett reduced stakes in stocks, including significant&nbsp;sales of shares in Citigroup&nbsp;and Bank of America.
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Over the past year, the company&#8217;s cash pile has nearly doubled as it reinvested the proceeds from stock sales,&nbsp;including tens of billions of&nbsp;dollars&#8217;&nbsp;worth of shares in Apple, into Treasury bills.
"We were aided by a predictable large gain in investment income as Treasury Bill yields improved and we substantially increased our holdings of these highly liquid short-term securities," Buffett added in his letter.
"Paper money can see its value evaporate if fiscal folly prevails. In some countries, this reckless practice has become habitual, and, in our country's short history, the US has come close to the edge. Fixed-coupon bonds provide no protection against runaway currency," Buffet shared. 
Why It Matters: Buffett&#8217;s reassurance comes at a crucial time when the company&#8217;s cash reserves have reached an all-time high due to a lack of major acquisitions and a sell-off of stocks. 
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These nine mid-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) stock rose 58.88% after the company launched paid robotaxi services connecting Guangzhou's city center with Baiyun <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43878528" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">International Airport and South Railway Station</a>.</li>
<li>Celsius Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) stock surged 43.95% after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results. The company also announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43868556" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquisition of </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43868556" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alani Nutrition</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43868556" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for $1.65 billion</a>.</li>
<li>WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) shares escalated 42.22%, possibly after NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)  disclosed a stake of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43739878" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1.74 million shares in a 13F filing</a> last week.</li>
<li>Applied Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) stock jumped 34.64%.</li>
<li>Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEI#NYSE">SEI</a>) shares upped 31.87% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43872744" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Vicor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICR#NASDAQ">VICR</a>) stock upped 27.80% after the company reported better-than-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43865613" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expected Q4 fourth-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>) share rose 24.26%, probably after China's central bank vowed to take measures to support its real estate and shore up the economy.</li>
<li>VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) stock upped 24.17%.</li>
<li>The Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>) shares escalated 22.15%. </li>
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The rise of cryptocurrencies and the new administration&#8217;s friendliness <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43889897/bitcoin-strategic-reserve-with-1-million-btc-could-offset-21-trillion-national-debt">toward digital assets</a> have left advisors deeply conflicted about the asset class, a new survey by CoinShares reveals.
On the one hand, 62% of advisors say recommending Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies goes against their fiduciary duties, and half think doing so would make colleagues think less of them. 
On the other hand, 85% of advisors say their firm&#8217;s views on digital assets have changed since President Donald Trump won re-election, and 79% agree that, with more and more clients putting money into cryptocurrencies, the role of advisors is becoming to manage the risk that poses for clients.
Squaring this circle will require more information and education about digital assets. Over 80% of surveyed advisors were willing to spend money on cryptocurrency education but wanted that information to be independent. That excludes crypto exchanges, while many &#8220;crypto-native&#8221; educational resources are difficult to access for those unfamiliar with the space.
By the way, for independent news on all things cryptocurrency and digital assets, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto">Benzinga&#8217;s own crypto news right here</a>.
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In addition to education, new regulations seem set to improve advisors&#8217; views on digital assets. In the CoinShares survey, 88% of advisors said the SEC&#8217;s recent approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs made them more positive about cryptocurrencies, and almost two-thirds said SEC approval was in the top three factors that most determined whether they felt it was appropriate to recommend cryptocurrency investments.
The new administration&#8217;s much more crypto-friendly stance suggests the SEC will be approving more digital asset funds, and faster, giving advisors a wider variety of options to choose from when building cryptocurrency portfolios for their clients.
Given these trends and the rising demand for cryptocurrencies—particularly among younger investors whom advisors must attract to grow their businesses—advisors can get ahead by exploring digital assets now. By understanding the strengths and risks of this expanding market, they can position themselves ahead of the competition.
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These ten large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>) stock fell 23.01% following weak FY25 guidance. Several analysts lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sfm/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) shares fell 22.79% after Craig-Hallum analyst Jeremy Hamblin downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/axon/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced a $625 price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Twilio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) shares tumbled 22.39% after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter results and analysts revised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43742521" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>EPAM Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAM#NYSE">EPAM</a>) stock declined 21.97% following its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43867480" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and disappointing 2025 guidance.</a></li>
<li>Nu Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) stock decreased 21.54% following the company's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43869101" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fourth-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) lost 21.18% as the software company's stocks fell amid overall market weakness on U.S. consumer and economic concerns.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) stock lost 21.04% last week. The stock reversed its gains following an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43883117" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreement in principle with SEC staff</a> to drop the case against the company.</li>
<li>DaVita Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVA#NYSE">DVA</a>) shares dipped 19.58%. Warren Buffett's investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), has offloaded a 2% stake in the company, with the transaction <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43874883" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">valued at around $116 million</a>.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock lost 19.12% as broader financial sector stocks fell amid overall market weakness on U.S. consumer and economic concerns.</li>
<li>Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) shares declined 18.81%. Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion maintained an Overweight rating and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rddt/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $210 to $220</a>.</li>
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Michael Wolff&#8216;s new book promises to reveal previously undisclosed secrets about President Donald Trump, offering a fresh perspective on his life and political career.
What Happened: Wolff&#8217;s latest book uncovers 10 previously unknown facts about Trump. The book, All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America, provides an in-depth look into Trump&#8217;s life, revealing aspects that were previously unknown to the public.
According to a report <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-10-trump-secrets-you-never-knew-from-michael-wolff-book/">by</a> The Daily Beast, Wolff details Trump's unconventional decision-making, campaign struggles, and even speculation about his health.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Wanted a Fox News Woman as VP — But Elon Musk Had Other Ideas</h3>
Wolff claims that Trump initially favored a female running mate in 2024, with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo and Fox News' Harris Faulkner among his top choices. However, Elon Musk reportedly told Trump that his backing was conditional on selecting then-Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Sweet Tooth and Alleged Ozempic Use</h3>
The book describes Trump indulging in candy as his "poison" of choice, filling up on Starbursts, Hershey's Miniatures, Laffy Taffy, and Tootsie Rolls. Meanwhile, insiders at Mar-a-Lago speculated he was using Ozempic or a similar weight-loss drug.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Melania's Whereabouts Remained a Mystery</h3>
Even Trump's campaign staff reportedly had no idea where Melania Trump was residing during the campaign. Wolff suggests their marriage was either uniquely successful or on the verge of collapse.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Mental State After Assassination Attempt</h3>
Following a failed assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, Wolff claims Trump appeared disoriented and struggled to complete sentences. He reportedly forgot names, took wrong turns, and exhibited fits of rage that seemed beyond his usual temperament.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fear of Dying on Epstein's Plane</h3>
While flying to Colorado on a backup aircraft after &#8220;Trump Force One&#8221; experienced issues, turbulence led Trump to panic, allegedly exclaiming, "I'm going to die on Jeffrey Epstein's plane!"
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Golf Course Tweets and Protest Incitement</h3>
Wolff writes that aide Natalie Harp followed Trump around his Bedminster golf course with a portable printer to keep his social media activity flowing. He also alleges that Trump falsely claimed he would be arrested in the Stormy Daniels case to provoke protests.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Reaction to Elon Musk's Rally Behavior</h3>
During a campaign stop in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk's erratic movements reportedly left Trump baffled. "What the f&#8212; is wrong with this guy? And why doesn't his shirt fit?" Trump allegedly said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Conspiracy Theories on Biden's Debate Performance</h3>
Wolff claims Trump believed Democrats set up President Joe Biden&#8216;s disastrous performance in their one 2024 debate, believing it to have been a scheme to push Biden out of the race.
Why It Matters: This book could potentially shed new light on Trump&#8217;s time in office and his personal life, which have been the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation. 
The undisclosed secrets could provide a fresh perspective on Trump&#8217;s presidency and his business dealings, potentially influencing public opinion and sparking further debates about his legacy.
Given Wolff&#8217;s reputation as a seasoned author, the book is expected to be a comprehensive and insightful account of Trump&#8217;s life and career. 
The revelations could also have implications for future political discourse and Trump&#8217;s potential future endeavors in politics and business.
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As of this month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43644403/elon-musk-you-cant-stop-the-advent-of-electric-cars-says-ev-success-is-as-inevitable-as-cars-replacing-horses">Elon Musk</a>, CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX, is still the world's richest person, with a net worth of around $393.2 billion, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/elon-musk">according to Forbes</a>. While that's an enormous fortune, some experts don't believe Musk will be the first to reach trillionaire status.&nbsp;
"The world's first trillionaires are going to come from somebody who masters AI and all its derivatives and applies it in ways we never thought of," Mark Cuban <a href="https://youtu.be/ekYd-s-QL7o">said at SXSW</a> back in 2017.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Role of AI In Creating The First Trillionaire</h2>
Fast forward to today, and Cuban's prediction is looking more accurate than ever. AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it's part of everyday life, changing the way industries operate.&nbsp;
The AI sector is valued at $214.6 billion and is expected to soar to $1,339.1 billion by 2030, growing at a 35.7% annual rate, <a href="https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/PressReleases/artificial-intelligence.asp">according to MarketsAndMarket.com</a>.&nbsp; Nearly half (49%) of businesses already use AI in some form, and that number is only going to increase, <a href="https://www.pwc.com/us/en/tech-effect/ai-analytics/ai-predictions.html">PWC said recently</a>.&nbsp;
The potential for AI to create extreme wealth is becoming clearer. <a href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/generative-ai-could-raise-global-gdp-by-7-percent">Goldman Sachs has predicted reports</a> that AI could increase the global economy's GDP by 7%—or nearly $7 trillion—over the next decade. Given these numbers, Cuban's argument that AI mastery could create the first trillionaire makes a lot of sense.
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Musk, for his part, is heavily invested in AI through Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, Neuralink, and xAI. But Cuban doesn't believe Musk—or even Amazon's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Jeff Bezos—will be the first to hit a trillion dollars. Instead, he thinks it will be someone who approaches AI from a completely different angle.
"It could be someone who studied philosophy to better understand and solve complicated problems within human nature," Cuban suggested.&nbsp;
Musk's road to trillionaire status also isn't as straightforward as it might seem. His fortune is tied closely to Tesla's stock, which has seen major swings, dropping 27% since its December peak. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-10/musk-s-net-worth-falls-below-400-billion-for-first-time-in-2025">Bloomberg has reported </a>that this volatility makes it difficult for Musk to hold onto his top spot, let alone climb to $1 trillion.
Meanwhile, AI is accelerating at a breakneck pace. In 2024, venture capitalists poured over $50 billion into AI startups, CB Insights said last month.
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Industry giants like Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and OpenAI are leading the charge, making AI one of the most competitive and fast-moving sectors. <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/generative-ai-and-the-future-of-work-in-america">According to McKinsey</a>, AI-driven automation could replace up to 30% of today's job functions by 2030, shifting how industries operate and creating entirely new markets.
Cuban's advice? Keep learning. He believes that staying ahead of AI developments is the best way to remain competitive in the future job market.&nbsp;
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42724565/dont-count-your-chickens-this-5-billion-food-startup-counts-them-daily-while-pushing-ai-to-predict-your-meals">Artificial Intelligence</a>, deep learning, machine learning—whatever you&#8217;re doing, if you don&#8217;t understand it—learn it. Because otherwise, you&#8217;re going to be a dinosaur within three years," he <a href="https://youtu.be/RtZ_H_aSTCI?list=PLavjJa4-6tbpIWvLGw-LphcRA_2coZuRx">said in an interview</a> at the Upfront Summit on Feb. 8.
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South&nbsp;Korea's&nbsp;Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said it has halted&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43763629/south-korea-joins-italy-in-halting-downloads-of-chinas-deepseek-amid-global-scrutiny-over-privacy-issues" rel="noreferrer noopener">new downloads of&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43763629/south-korea-joins-italy-in-halting-downloads-of-chinas-deepseek-amid-global-scrutiny-over-privacy-issues" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek</a>.
A Russian court has&nbsp;imposed a fine on&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)&nbsp;Google&nbsp;for hosting a&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;video that&nbsp;provides instructions to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/02/43772605/moscow-slaps-google-with-fine-for-youtube-video-showing-russian-troops-how-to-surrender" rel="noreferrer noopener">Russian soldiers on how to surrender</a>.
Mexico reiterates its&nbsp;warning to take legal action&nbsp;against&nbsp;Google&nbsp;over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43771526/after-google-stands-firm-on-gulf-of-america-label-mexico-says-its-waiting-for-a-new-response-or-will-proceed-to-court">the naming of the</a>&nbsp;&#8220;Gulf of Mexico&#8221;&nbsp;on its&nbsp;Maps service.
Earnings Results
Bumble&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) reported fourth-quarter revenue of&nbsp;$261.6 million&nbsp;which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$260.47 million&nbsp;and&nbsp;is a&nbsp;decrease from revenue of&nbsp;$273.64 million&nbsp;from&nbsp;the same period last year.&nbsp;Total Paying Users fell&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43797993/bumble-shares-drop-after-q4-report-heres-why" rel="noreferrer noopener">57,000&nbsp;from the previous quarter</a>.
Smartphones
Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly considering adding advertising to&nbsp;Maps, mirroring&nbsp;Alphabet&nbsp;Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43761610/top-analyst-says-apple-maps-may-introduce-ads-similar-to-its-google-counterpart-as-the-tech-giant-explores-new-revenue-stream" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Maps&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43761610/top-analyst-says-apple-maps-may-introduce-ads-similar-to-its-google-counterpart-as-the-tech-giant-explores-new-revenue-stream" rel="noreferrer noopener">model</a>.
Apple&nbsp;reportedly plans to introduce its first in-house 5G modem, manufactured by&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>),&nbsp;in the upcoming&nbsp;iPhone SE 4&nbsp;— but early reports suggest it may not match the performance of&nbsp;Qualcomm&nbsp;Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43774315/apples-iphone-se-4-to-feature-tsmc-made-in-house-5g-modembut-it-may-lag-behind-qualcomms-snapdragon-x75" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43774315/apples-iphone-se-4-to-feature-tsmc-made-in-house-5g-modembut-it-may-lag-behind-qualcomms-snapdragon-x75" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snapdragon X75</a>.
Jon Prosser&nbsp;– a well-known&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;product leak source – shared leaked renders of the&nbsp;iPhone 17 Air&nbsp;and&nbsp;iPhone 17 Pro, each&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43802471/apples-leaked-renders-show-iphone-17-air-and-pro-getting-unique-camera-islands-but-base-models-looks-may-disappoint-some" rel="noreferrer noopener">featuring unique camera island designs</a>.
Apple&nbsp;is reportedly testing a wireless reverse charging feature&nbsp;for its upcoming&nbsp;iPhone 17 Pro&nbsp;models,&nbsp;allowing&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43838655/iphone-17-pro-may-finally-get-wireless-reverse-charging-apple-reportedly-testing-power-sharing-with-airpods-apple-watch-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">smartphone to power other devices</a>.
Apple&nbsp;announced the iPhone 16E, an affordable iPhone offering that replaces<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;the third-generation iPhone SE</a>.
In response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration,&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;might have to raise iPhone prices by 9%, said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43839627/apple-may-hike-iphone-prices-by-9-due-to-trumps-tariffs-says-bank-of-america" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts at the&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43839627/apple-may-hike-iphone-prices-by-9-due-to-trumps-tariffs-says-bank-of-america" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bank of America</a>.
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Elon&nbsp;Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter, is blocking links to&nbsp;Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43772415/elon-musks-x-blocks-links-to-signal-app-as-federal-workers-turn-to-encrypted-messaging-amid-doge-fallout-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">private messaging app&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43772415/elon-musks-x-blocks-links-to-signal-app-as-federal-workers-turn-to-encrypted-messaging-amid-doge-fallout-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Signal</a>.
Read:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43771979/elon-musk-will-unleash-grok-3-tonight-tesla-integration-live-voice-mode-and-more-heres-what-to-expect" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Will Unleash Grok 3 Tonight: Tesla Integration, Live-Voice Mode, And More —&nbsp;Here&#8217;s&nbsp;What To Expect</a>
Humane Inc.&nbsp;has&nbsp;decided to discontinue&nbsp;its AI Pin and sell its assets to&nbsp;HP Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) for $116 million. The AI Pin will cease to connect to&nbsp;Humane's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803887/humanes-ai-pin-dubbed-as-potential-iphone-killer-dies-this-month-as-company-sells-to-hp-for-116-million-amid-poor-sales-and-scathing-reviews" rel="noreferrer noopener">servers after 3 PM ET&nbsp;on Feb. 28</a>.
Amazon.com, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is removing a crucial&nbsp;Kindle&nbsp;feature that allows users to download and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43805683/amazon-is-killing-a-key-kindle-feature-that-let-you-back-up-your-ebooks-heres-what-will-change-for-you" rel="noreferrer noopener">back up their purchased ebooks</a>.
Google&nbsp;has decided to remove its AI assistant,&nbsp;Gemini, from the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43840109/google-takes-away-gemini-from-main-ios-app-users-forced-to-download-standalone-ai-chatbot" rel="noreferrer noopener">main app on&nbsp;iOS devices</a>.
NVIDIA&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;Evo 2, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system&nbsp;aimed at<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43841450/nvidias-new-ai-system-aims-to-transform-genetic-research-with-unmatched-speed-and-precision" rel="noreferrer noopener">transforming the field of&nbsp;biological research</a>.
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Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO&nbsp;Satya Nadella&nbsp;has cautioned against the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), comparing the current&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43838071/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-warns-of-dot-com-like-ai-bubble-pushes-for-measuring-ai-impact-with-gdp-growth-self-claiming-agi-milestone-is-just-nonsensical-benchmark-hacking" rel="noreferrer noopener">frenzy to the&nbsp;dot-com bubble</a>.
Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and former chief scientist of&nbsp;OpenAI, is reportedly raising over $1 billion for his AI venture,&nbsp;Safe Superintelligence&nbsp;(SSI),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43772135/ex-openai-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskevers-ai-startup-valued-at-30-billion-in-latest-funding-round-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">pushing its valuation beyond $30 billion</a>.
Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, has launched her own AI startup and has already recruited top researchers from ChatGPT-maker, Meta Platforms, Inc., <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803027/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-and-sam-altmans-chatgpt-parent-bleed-talent-to-ex-open-ai-cto-mira-muratis-new-ai-venture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803027/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-and-sam-altmans-chatgpt-parent-bleed-talent-to-ex-open-ai-cto-mira-muratis-new-ai-venture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mistral AI</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803027/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-and-sam-altmans-chatgpt-parent-bleed-talent-to-ex-open-ai-cto-mira-muratis-new-ai-venture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, a Paris-based startup</a>.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise, with his streaming service now in charge of the legendary British spy series.
What Happened: Bezos took to social media to ask for public opinion on who should be the next James Bond. British actor Henry Cavill emerged as the clear favorite. Cavill, who has starred in &#8220;Mission: Impossible — Fallout,&#8221; &#8220;The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,&#8221; and &#8220;Argylle,&#8221; outperformed other candidates such as Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston, Theo James, and Michael Fassbender.
Support for Cavill came from various corners, including Dogecoin creator Billy Markus and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Bezos, however, has not yet responded to the suggestions.
Amazon&#8217;s purchase of MGM Studios for $8.5 billion allowed it to enter the Bond franchise, but until now, creative direction was still in the hands of the Broccoli family.
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While Cavill&#8217;s casting is popular, there is concern among fans about how Amazon will handle the franchise. This is due to the company&#8217;s controversial handling&nbsp;of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth&nbsp;in The Rings of Power series. 
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The Bond franchise is known for its high-budget set pieces and cinematic universe, and fans worry that Amazon may water this down with its approach.
Why It Matters: This move by Bezos marks a significant shift in the control of the James Bond franchise. The acquisition of MGM Studios by Amazon was a clear indication of the company&#8217;s intent to delve deeper into the entertainment industry. 
However, the change in creative control from the Broccoli family to Bezos could potentially alter the direction of the franchise. The public&#8217;s choice of Cavill as the next James Bond also reflects a desire for continuity in the character&#8217;s portrayal. 
However, Amazon&#8217;s controversial handling of The Rings of Power series has raised concerns about the future of the Bond franchise. This development is a key moment in the evolution of the entertainment industry, as tech giants continue to expand their influence.
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Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has acquired RapidDeploy, a complementary cloud-native 911 solution provider for public safety, based in Austin, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Unity Software Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) shares escalated 36.64% after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43851464" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>. Multiple firms raised their respective<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/U/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares surged 32.62% on what appears to be continued momentum from the prior week. Investors await an update from the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43812953" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">regarding its delayed filings</a>.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) stock increased 20.25% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43846533" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fiscal third-quarter results</a>. Several analysts raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/baba/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) shares jumped 19.82% following a major announcement that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43866554" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">addressed recent short-seller reports</a>.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) stock surged 15.39%. The company is preparing to launch its next-generation technologies aimed at improving optical connections within <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43852969" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data centers and AI clusters</a>.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) shares rose 15.36%, probably on Alibaba&#8217;s upbeat quarterly results, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43884588" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">President Xi&#8217;s support and DeepSeek AI boost</a>.</li>
<li>Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) stock upped 14.13% after the company reported upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43855595" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONC#NASDAQ">ONC</a>) stock rose 13.25%.</li>
<li>Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>) stock upped 12.70% last week amid optimism from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43884588" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">President Xi&#8217;s support and DeepSeek AI boost</a>.</li>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) stock grew 12.55% after the company announced the introduction of its Mplab AI coding assistant, which leverages the power of AI to assist software developers and engineers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43843881" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in writing and debugging code</a>.</li>
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Alibaba, Super Micro Computer And XPeng Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Gainers Last Week (Feb 17-Feb 21): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

The week has been a rollercoaster ride in the tech and automotive sectors. From Rivian&#8217;s new limited-edition vehicle to SpaceX&#8217;s controversial delay, Tesla&#8217;s sales slump, and Nikola&#8217;s bankruptcy, there&#8217;s a lot to unpack. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories of the week.
Rivian Unveils &#8216;California Dune&#8217; Edition R1&nbsp;
Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) introduced a limited edition of its R1 electric vehicle, the California Dune, designed specifically for off-road sand driving. The company emphasized that this edition is built for the extreme conditions of the desert.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43839672/rivian-unveils-california-dune-edition-r1-ahead-of-earnings-report-catch-it-while-you-can">Read the full article here.</a>
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Alleges Political Delay 
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, claimed that the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) was delayed due to &#8220;political reasons.&#8221; Musk suggested that SpaceX could have brought the astronauts back last year, but the return was pushed past the inauguration date.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/02/43877217/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-pegs-delay-in-returning-sunita-williams-and-butch-wilmore-from-space-station-to-political-reasons">Read the full article here.</a>
Rivian&#8217;s Financial Struggles&nbsp;
Fund Manager Gary Black pointed out that Rivian reported a quarterly gross profit for the first time in Q4, but this was due to the sale of regulatory credits, not cost-cutting. Without this revenue, the company would have lost about $13,000 per vehicle sold in the quarter.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43876738/tesla-bull-says-rivian-is-a-long-way-from-making-money-absent-volkswagen-and-amazon-as-sugar-daddies-they-would-probably-be-history">Read the full article here.</a>
Tesla&#8217;s Sales Slump in California&nbsp;
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has seen a significant drop in its California sales, hitting a four-year low. This decline has raised questions about the impact of CEO Musk&#8217;s political actions on the company&#8217;s appeal.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43765071/teslas-california-sales-hit-four-year-low-amid-political-concerns-researcher-says-left-leaning-customers-are-turning-away-from-ev-giant">Read the full article here.</a>
Nikola Files for Bankruptcy&nbsp;
Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is seeking to auction its assets while continuing limited operations through March.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/02/43811409/nikola-files-for-bankruptcy-seeks-auction-for-sale-of-its-assets">Read the full article here.</a>
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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk is demanding that federal employees justify their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43581767/elon-musks-former-employees-warn-federal-workers-about-long-hours-firings-and-much-more">positions to him through email</a> or lose their jobs.
What Happened: Musk declared that federal employees who do not comply with this directive will be considered to have resigned. He says the move aligns with President Donald Trump&#8216;s instructions to eradicate federal waste and fraud.
Musk announced his directive in a Saturday afternoon post on X, stating, &#8220;Consistent with President @realDonaldTrump's instructions, all federal employees will shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last week. Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.&#8221;
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In another post, Musk shared that a large number of responses have been received and and those people should be considered for promotion. 
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1893530756602847340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to a report <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/22/politics/elon-musk-employees-emails/index.html">by</a> CNN, Musk&#8217;s message has stirred up controversy and apprehension among federal employees. Newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel advised bureau employees to hold off on responding to the email. He emphasized that the FBI would handle review processes according to its procedures and coordinate responses if further information is required.
"The FBI, through the Office of the Director, is in charge of all of our review processes, and will conduct reviews in accordance with FBI procedures. When and if further information is required, we will coordinate the responses. For now, please pause any responses," Patel said in an email to bureau employees. 
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Similarly, the National Security Agency employees were instructed to wait for further guidance from the Department of Defense before responding. Secret Service Director Sean Curran advised staff to comply with the email, noting the agency&#8217;s resources available for employees during uncertain times.
The email ultimatum has been heavily criticized by unions representing federal workers.&nbsp;Everett Kelley, the&nbsp;national president of the American&nbsp;Federation of Government Employees, criticized Musk&#8217;s ultimatum, stating it mirrors the Trump administration's disregard&nbsp;for federal employees and their crucial services to the American public.
Doreen Greenwald, President&nbsp;of the National Treasury Employees&nbsp;Union, labeled the email as "completely unAmerican."
Why It Matters: President Trump has appointed Musk to revamp&nbsp;the federal government with his&nbsp;Department of Government Efficiency. However, the legality of this latest move remains uncertain. 
This directive is the latest in a series of moves by Musk and DOGE to streamline the federal workforce and eliminate inefficiencies. 
The approach mirrors Musk&#8217;s previous actions at Tesla and X, where he implemented significant staffing cuts to improve efficiency. The impact of this directive on the federal workforce and its efficiency will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
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Elon Musk Demands Federal Workers Justify Their Jobs — FBI's Kash Patel Tells Employees Not To Respond

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner refused to sign a statement asserting that Donald Trump was not antisemitic in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, according to Michael Wolff&#8216;s latest book, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43173869/ivanka-trump-denounces-fake-crypto-coin-using-her-name" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America</a>.
Wolff writes that despite Trump&#8217;s increasing attempts to garner support for Israel following the deadly attacks, he turned to his daughter and son-in-law for public backing, The Guardian <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/21/donald-trump-ivanka-jared-kushner-michael-wolff-all-or-nothing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
However, both Ivanka, a convert to Judaism, and her husband declined to offer formal support or sign the statement.
The refusal to offer public support highlights the tensions within the Trump family, particularly in light of his actions following the attacks.
The couple, both senior advisors during Trump&#8217;s first term, distanced themselves further from the then-former president after the January 6 Capitol riots, The Guardian adds.
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They have also chosen not to take any roles in Trump&#8217;s second term, which began after the 2024 election.
Wolff&#8217;s book offers a detailed portrait of Trump&#8217;s political battles, including his controversial tariff decisions, plans for territorial expansion, and clashes with key allies, like Elon Musk.
Musk, a major Trump campaign backer, reportedly generated confusion within Trump&#8217;s team, with Wolff capturing Trump&#8217;s bewilderment at Musk&#8217;s actions during a rally.
All or Nothing, set to be released this week, also reveals personal and professional tensions among Trump&#8217;s inner circle, offering a candid and often critical look at the President&#8217;s second campaign for the White House.
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The week was abuzz with news from the tech world, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. From Bill Gates issuing a warning to the next generation to Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) making strides in AI, the weekend was anything but quiet. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories.
Bill Gates&#8217; Warning to the Next Generation
In a recent address, Microsoft Corp. co-founder, Bill Gates, outlined critical challenges that future generations need to tackle. Gates emphasized the importance of addressing bioterrorism, climate change, and artificial intelligence. He also noted the persistent threat of nuclear war and stressed the need for societal unity to combat polarization.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43900360/bill-gates-has-a-warning-for-the-next-generation-says-be-very-afraid-of-these-4-issues">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia&#8217;s Leap into Assistive Tech
Nvidia has unveiled &#8216;Signs&#8217;, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to enhance American Sign Language (ASL) learning and accessibility. The platform, developed in partnership with the American Society for Deaf Children and Hello Monday, marks Nvidia&#8217;s entry into the assistive technology space.
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Alibaba&#8217;s AI Strategy
Alibaba Group executives believe that the real value in AI will come from cloud infrastructure rather than the models themselves. During Alibaba&#8217;s third-quarter earnings call, an executive addressed the impact of DeepSeek&#8217;s free large-language models and AI monetization strategies.
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Elon Musk&#8217;s Grok Tops App Store
Elon Musk&#8217;s AI startup xAI&#8217;s Grok has surpassed OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and China&#8217;s DeepSeek to become the leading productivity app on Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store. Musk shared a screenshot highlighting the achievement of Grok, noting that it secured the top position without even launching its voice mode and additional upcoming features.
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Nvidia&#8217;s Evo 2 Set to Transform Genetic Research
NVIDIA has introduced Evo 2, an advanced AI system aimed at transforming the field of biological research. Evo 2 is set to fast-track advancements in genetics and medicine by rapidly analyzing and generating genetic code from a wide range of organisms. According to Nvidia, this project ‘provides insights into DNA, RNA and proteins across diverse species.'
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43841450/nvidias-new-ai-system-aims-to-transform-genetic-research-with-unmatched-speed-and-precision">Read the full article here.</a>
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도널드 트럼프가 2024년 대통령 선거에서 승리한 이후 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) 주가는 급등했다. 이에 일론 머스크 CEO는 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42444955/elon-musk-first-person-worth-400-billion-as-tesla-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-how-2024-election-helped-could-lead-to-future-gains"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4,000억 달러</a> 이상의 자산을 지닌 세계 최대 부호가 되었다.
일론 머스크의 정치적 추진력과 트럼프의 우정은 주가에 도움이 되었을지 모르지만, 새로운 보고서에 따르면 테슬라의 브랜드 가치에 타격을 줄 수 있다고 한다.
무슨 일 있었나: 머스크는 전기차에 대한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/43116755/trumps-plan-to-end-7500-ev-tax-credits-could-be-devastating-for-telsa-rivals-poll-says-could-be-bullish-for-elon-musks-company" target="_blank" rel="noopener">세액공제를 폐지</a>하려는 시도를 포함하여 트럼프와 그의 정책을 계속 지지했다.
브랜드 파이낸스(Brand Finance)의 2025년 <a href="//brandirectory.com/reports/global"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">글로벌 브랜드 순위</a>에 따르면, 트럼프에 대한 지지가 테슬라의 브랜드 가치에 타격을 줄 수 있다고 한다.
테슬라는 2025년 순위에서 36위로 떨어졌으며, 이는 2024년 18위에서 하락한 것이다. 2025년 순위에서 430억 달러의 브랜드 가치를 기록하면서 2024년 582억 7천만 달러보다 26% 감소했다.
<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/21/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-brand-finance-found.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNBC 보도</a>에 따르면 이는 2년 연속으로 테슬라의 브랜드 가치가 연례 순위에서 하락한 것이다. 해당 보고서는 테슬라의 신차 부족과 머스크에 대한 &#8216;적대감&#8217;이 하락의 원인일 수 있다고 지적했다.
브랜드 파이낸스 CEO인 데이비드 하이(David Haigh)는 CNBC와의 인터뷰에서 머스크에 대해 "그가 훌륭하다고 생각하는 사람들도 있지만 그렇지 않은 사람들도 많다"고 말했다. "전기차를 구매하는 경우, 머스크의 페르소나는 테슬라 자동차를 구매할지 여부에 대한 견해에 영향을 미칠 가능성이 높지만 이는 많은 요인 중 하나일뿐이다."
테슬라는 &#8216;평판&#8217;, &#8216;추천&#8217;, &#8216;고려&#8217; 등의 항목에서 모두 전년 대비 점수가 하락했다.
브랜드 설문조사 결과에는 테슬라에 대한 의견을 공유한 16,000명 이상의 의견과 순위가 포함되었다. 테슬라는 특히 유럽 소비자들로부터 큰 폭의 순위 하락을 보였다. 반면에 미국에서는 여전히 90%의 높은 충성도를 기록했으며, 이는 테슬라 소유자가 향후 12개월 동안 차량을 유지할 가능성이 높다는 것을 의미한다.
미국에서 충성도 점수는 긍정적이었지만, 추천 점수는 10점 만점에 8.2점에서 4.3점으로 하락했다. 이는 테슬라 소유자가 다른 잠재 고객에게 제품을 추천하지 않고 있음을 시사한다.
하이 CEO는 "테슬라가 그렇게 많은 제품을 판매할 수 없을 것이며, 이전처럼 높은 가격에 판매할 수 없을 것&#8221;이라고 말했다. 또한 그는 테슬라가 새로운 고객을 끌어들일 수 있는 신제품을 출시하면 머스크와 관련된 브랜드 약점을 상쇄하는 데 도움이 될 수 있다고 했다.
브랜드 파이낸스 보고서는 다른 머스크 관련 기업들에 대해서도 브랜드 가치를 계산했다.
소셜미디어 플랫폼 엑스(X)의 브랜드 가치는 6억 7,300만 달러에서 4억 9,800만 달러로 26% 하락했다. X의 브랜드 가치는 최근 몇 년간 트위터에서 X로 사명을 변경한 이후 광고주 및 사용자 감소에 대한 우려로 인해 하락했다.
스페이스X의 브랜드 가치는 연례 조사 2년차인 2025년에 11% 상승한 38억 달러를 기록했다. 스페이스X가 소유한 &#8216;스타링크&#8217;도 별도로 계산되어 연례 조사에서 처음으로 24억 달러의 브랜드 가치를 받았다.
<h4>기타 브랜드 승자와 패자</h4>
기술 대기업 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)은 브랜드 파이낸스 보고서에서 2년 연속 1위를 차지했다. 애플의 브랜드 가치는 5,165억 8,000만 달러에서 2025년 5,745억 1,000만 달러로 11% 증가했다. 설문조사에 참여한 소비자의 80% 이상이 애플에 대해 잘 알고 있으며, 45%의 소비자가 애플 브랜드 제품 및 서비스를 고려하거나 사용하고 있다고 답했다.
애플에 이어 상위 5위권에는 마이크로소프트, 구글(알파벳의 일부), 아마존, 월마트가 이름을 올렸다. 가장 큰 상승세를 보인 브랜드 중 하나는 30위에서 9위로 올라선 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)로, 브랜드 가치가 전년 대비 98% 상승한 878억 달러를 기록했다. 엔비디아는 2014년 424위를 기록하며 처음으로 500대 브랜드에 포함되었다. 올해는 반도체 업계에서 처음으로 상위 10위 안에 들었다.
브랜드 파이낸스는 틱톡, 드래프트킹스, 팬듀얼이 브랜드 가치가 가장 빠르게 성장하는 기업 중 하나라고 밝혔다.
자동차 회사 중에서는 토요타(18위), 메르세데스 벤츠(23위), 현대(29위)가 연간 순위에서 테슬라보다 앞섰다.
왜 중요한가: 벤징가는 이전에 머스크의 정치적 관여에 동의하지 않는 일부 분노한 테슬라 고객들이 "머스크가 미치기 전에 샀음&#8221;(I bought this before we knew Elon was crazy) 같은 문구가 적힌 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42023767/tesla-owners-who-dont-like-musk-are-letting-bumper-stickers-do-the-talking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">범퍼 스티커를 구매하고 있다</a>고 보도한 적이 있다.
경쟁 전기차 회사인 폴스타 오토모티브 홀딩(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNY#NASDAQ">PSNY</a>)은 머스크의 정치적 발언에 화가 난 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43155064/polestar-ceo-looks-to-attract-tesla-customers-disenchanted-by-elon-musks-politics-somebody-outside-of-germany-endorsing-right-wing-politicial-parties-totally-unacceptable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">고객을 유인하기 위해 </a>노력하기도 했다.
폴스타의 CEO 마이클 로쉘러는 블룸버그뉴스와의 인터뷰에서 사람들이 머스크의 정치적 발언에 대해 "매우, 매우 부정적인 감정"을 가지고 있다고 말했다. 그는 "독일에서는 독일 밖의 누군가가 우파 정당을 지지하는 것은 큰 문제&#8221;라고 말했다.
네덜란드의 테슬라 소유자를 대상으로 한 설문조사에 따르면 약 33%가 차량 판매를 고려하고 있으며, 그 주된 이유 중 하나가 머스크 때문인 것으로 나타났다.
네덜란드 뉴스 매체 <a href="https://eenvandaag.avrotros.nl/panels/opiniepanel/alle-uitslagen/item/schaamte-bij-tesla-rijders-door-gedrag-elon-musk-3-op-de-10-eigenaren-willen-van-hun-auto-af/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EenVandaag</a>가 실시하고 <a href="https://insideevs.com/news/747944/tesla-owners-musk-survey-netherlands/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">InsideEVs</a>가 공유한 설문조사에 따르면 머스크의 행동으로 인해 브랜드 충성도를 재고하게 되었다고 생각하는 테슬라 소유자들이 있었다.
한 테슬라 소유자는 "지금 그가 어떤 사람인지 알았더라면 테슬라를 사지 않았을 것&#8221;이라고 설문조사에서 말했다.
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&#8220;경영진과 함께 우리는 폴스타의 발전을 위한 명확한 경로를 설정하기 위해 전략과 운영을 검토하고 있다&#8221;고 로셸러가 말했다. &#8220;우리 미래 성공의 핵심은 상시 판매로의 전환인 상업적 역량 개발이 될 것이다: 단순히 보여주는 것을 넘어 적극적으로 자동차를 판매하는 것이다.&#8221;
이 회사는 이제 2025년 1월 16일에 사업 및 전략 업데이트를 제공할 것이라고 밝혔다.
왜 중요한가 (Why It Matters): 폴스타는 중국의 지리(Geely)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39634005/swedish-carmaker-polestar-recalls-nearly-32-000-units-of-its-best-selling-ev-in-us-canada">대주주</a>이다. 이 회사는 2024년 매출이 작년과 비슷할 것으로 예상하고 있으며, 작년 전체 매출은 23억 7,770만 달러를 기록했다.
폴스타는 이제 2025년 말까지 현금 흐름 손익 분기점을 달성할 계획이지만, 이전에 목표했던 것보다 낮은 판매량으로 조정되었다.
이 회사는 금요일에 대출 약정에 관한 채권자와의 건설적인 대화를 진행 중이며, 채권자들은 계속해서 지원하고 있다고 덧붙였다.
이 회사는 6월 30일 기준으로 현금 및 현금성 자산이 6억 6,900만 달러라고 보고했다.

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이들 10개의 중형주는 8월에 가장 좋은 성과를 보였다. 이 주식들이 귀하의 포트폴리오에 포함되어 있나요?
1. 폴스타 오토모티브 홀딩(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNY#NASDAQ">PSNY</a>)의 주식이 8월에 74.19% 급등했다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40629765" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기 강력한 인도량</a>을 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.
2. 업스타트 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>)의 주식이 67.32% 급등했다. 이는 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40322490" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상보다 좋은 2분기 실적</a>을 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.
3. 루멘 테크놀로지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>)의 주식이 58.13% 상승했다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40204727" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">엇갈린 2분기 실적</a>을 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.
4. GDS 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>)의 주식이 52.46% 상승했다. 이는 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40487035" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">컨센서스보다 좋은 2분기 주당 손실</a>을 발표한 후 발생한 일다.
5. 템푸스 AI(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>)의 주식이 51.17% 상승했다. 이는 주식이 구글과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40419923" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">소프트뱅크 그룹</a>(OTCPK: SFTBF)의 투자로 인해 상승했다.
6. 클리어 시큐어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOU#NYSE">YOU</a>)의 주식이 46.81% 상승했다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40181525" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상보다 좋은 분기 실적</a>을 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.
7. 아이오반스 바이오테라퓨틱스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOVA#NASDAQ">IOVA</a>)의 주식이 42.89% 상승했다. 이 회사는 2024년과 2025년을 위한 긍정적인 가이던스를 발표하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40288203" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상보다 좋은 2분기 실적</a>을 발표했다.
8. 에볼런트 헬스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>)의 주식이 42.51% 상승했다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40529349" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">사모펀드와 의료 제공업체들</a>로부터 인수 문의를 받은 후 경매 절차를 시작했다.
9. 셈테크(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>)의 주식이 42.23% 상승했다. 이는 이 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40587744" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기 실적을 초과 달성</a>했다고 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.
10. AST 스페이스모바일(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>)의 주식이 42.07% 상승했다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40398813" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">9월 초에 5개의 위성을 발사할 예정</a>이라고 발표했다.
추가 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%ec%96%b4%ed%8e%8c-%ec%87%bc%ed%94%bc%ed%8c%8c%ec%9d%b4-%ea%b7%b8%eb%a6%ac%ea%b3%a0-%ec%8a%a4%ed%83%80%eb%b2%85%ec%8a%a4%eb%8a%94-8%ec%9b%94-%ec%b5%9c%ea%b3%a0-%ec%84%b1%ea%b3%bc%eb%a5%bc-%eb%b3%b4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">어펌, 쇼피파이 그리고 스타벅스는 8월 최고 성과를 보여준 10개 대형주 중 일부</a></li>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%ec%9d%b8%ed%85%94-%eb%aa%a8%eb%8d%94%eb%82%98-%ea%b7%b8%eb%a6%ac%ea%b3%a0-%eb%8b%ac%eb%9f%ac-%ec%a0%9c%eb%84%88%eb%9f%b4%ec%9d%80-8%ec%9b%94-%ec%b5%9c%ec%95%85%ec%9d%98-%ec%84%b1%ea%b3%bc%eb%a5%bc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인텔, 모더나 그리고 달러 제너럴은 8월 최악의 성과를 보인 10개 대형주 중 일부</a></li>
</ul>
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스웨덴의 전기차(EV) 제조업체인 폴스타 오토모티브(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNY#NASDAQ">PSNY</a>)는 수요일 미국에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35692984/polestar-3-and-4-swedish-ev-maker-teases-details-new-production-site-plans" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">폴스타 3 SUV</a>의 생산을 시작했다고 밝혔다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 폴스타 3의 생산은 회사가 유럽과 미국 고객 모두에게 배송할 예정인 사우스 캐롤라이나의 공장에서 시작되었다.
&#8220;미국에서 폴스타 3를 제조하는 것은 우리에게 중요한 단계이다. 이제 우리는 미국 고객에게 미국에서 생산된 전기 SUV를 제공한다. 사우스 캐롤라이나에서 생산된 폴스타 3를 유럽으로 수출하면 더 넓은 범위에서 우리 사업이 강화될 것이다&#8221;고 폴스타의 CEO 인 토마스 잉엔라트(Thomas Ingenlath)가 말했다.
폴스타는 이미 중국 청두에서 폴스타 3를 생산하고 있다. 미국 내에서 생산을 시작하면 회사는 유럽연합과 미국 정부가 중국산 EV에 부과하는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38412289/ev-maker-polestar-expands-beyond-china-amid-tariff-concerns-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">관세 인상</a>을 피할 수 있다.
이 스웨덴 자동차 제조업체는 또한 2025년 중반부터 한국 시설에서 폴스타 4 SUV 쿠페 생산을 시작하여 중국 이외의 지역으로 제조 역량을 확장할 계획이다.
중요성 (Why It Matters): 중국 지리(Geely)가 대주주인 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/24/07/39623924/expert-ratings-for-polestar-automotive" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">폴스타</a>는 2분기에 전 세계적으로 약 13,000대의 자동차를 납품하여 전 분기에 비해 80% 증가했다.
2024년 3월 종료된 분기에 폴스타는 2억 3,170만 달러의 영업 손실을 보고했는데, 이는 지난해 해당 분기에 보고된 2억 1,990만 달러의 손실과 비교된다.
이 회사는 2026년까지 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39634005/swedish-carmaker-polestar-recalls-nearly-32-000-units-of-its-best-selling-ev-in-us-canada" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">폴스타 2</a>, 폴스타 3, 폴스타 4, 폴스타 5, 전기 로드스터 폴스타 6 등 5종의 EV 라인업을 갖출 계획이다.
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폴스타, 중국산 EV에 부과되는 높은 관세를 피하기 위해 미국에서 생산 시작

대부분의 전기 자동차 주식은 7월 12일에 끝난 주에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39757506/inflation-drop-fuels-rate-cut-speculation-investors-shift-to-sector-laggards-russell-2000-surges" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">더 넓은 시장과 함께 상승</a>하여 지난주 시장 선두인 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)의 상승세를 따라잡았다. 일론 머스크가 이끄는 이 회사의 주가는 11 거래일 연속 연승 이후 하락했다.
전기차 업계에서 벌어진 주간 주요 이슈들:
로보택시 소문에 머스크가 침묵: 테슬라 주가는 강세를 보이며 수요일에 11연승을 거두었지만 목요일에는 이 전기차(EV) 제조업체가 로보택시 출시 행사를 2개월 연기할 것이라는 보도로 인해 방향이 반전되었다. 주가는 해당 세션 동안 8% 이상 하락한 후 바로 다음 세션에서 회복되었다. 회의론자들은 단순한 2개월 지연보다 훨씬 더 심각한 문제를 감지했지만, 강세론자들은 회사가 기술을 완성할 수 있다고 판단했다.
자신이 소유한 소셜 미디어 플랫폼인 X에서 매우 큰 목소리를 내고 있는 머스크는 이번 지연 소문에 대해 침묵을 유지하기로 결정했다.
지난주에 테슬라는 미국에서 새로운 모델 Y 구성, 즉 장거리 후륜구동 주행(Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive)을 출시했다. 이 모델의 가격은 35,000달러 미만이고 7,500달러의 연방세 보조금을 받을 수 있다. 이와 별도로 콕스 오토모티브(COX Automotive) 보고서에 따르면 테슬라의 사이버트럭은 가격이 100,000달러가 넘는 베스트셀러 EV였으며 회사는 6월에만 3,200대 이상을 판매했다.
분석가들은 야후 파이낸스(Yahoo Finance)가 제공한 데이터를 바탕으로 지난주 테슬라의 주당 순이익 추정치를 약 9% 높였다. 이번 향상된 평가는 잠재적으로 우려했던 것보다 나은 1분기 납품을 반영한다. 회사는 7월 23일 분기 실적을 발표할 예정이다.
또한 보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-electric-vehicle-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">최고의 전기차 주식</a>
리비안, 미 노조와 맞서다: EV 스타트업 리비안 오토모티브(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)는 조 바이든 행정부의 압력에도 불구하고 전미 자동차 노조(UAW)를 환영하지 않았다고 블룸버그가 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-12/rivian-s-labor-union-reticence-impedes-effort-to-tap-us-funds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>했다. 이는 R.J. 스카링(R.J. Scaringe)이 이끄는 이 회사가 조지아 공장 건설을 위해 2022년 인플레이션 감축법(IRA)에 따라 제공되는 연방 자금에 접근하는 것을 막았다고 한다. 이 회사는 처음에 새 공장의 새로운 R2 플랫폼에서 EV를 제조할 계획이었으나 계획을 수정하고 대신 일리노이주 노멀에 있는 기존 시설에 제조 라인을 추가했다.
루시드, 강력한 2분기 배송 실적 발표: 럭셔리 EV 제조업체인 루시드 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)은 2분기에 2,394대를 납품했다고 보고했는데, 이는 1년 전에 납품한 1,404대의 EV보다 70% 이상 증가한 수치이다. 매출은 전분기 대비 약 22% 증가했다. 회사는 2분기에 2,110대의 자동차를 생산했는데, 이는 2024년 1분기에 제조된 1,728대보다 개선되었지만, 1년 전 2,173대보다는 감소한 수치이다. 이 회사는 현재 에어(Air) 세단의 4개 변형 모델을 판매하고 있으며, 가격은 69,900달러부터 시작된다.
폴스타, BST 콘셉트카 공개: 스웨덴의 EV 제조업체인 폴스타 오토모티브 홀딩 UK(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNY#NASDAQ">PSNY</a>)는 굿우드 페스티벌 오브 스피드(Goodwood Festival of Speed)에서 2인승 로드스터 컨셉을 공개했다. 2026년 폴스타 6의 전신인 이 컨셉 BST는 트랙 중심의 진화이다. 클래식한 모터스포츠 실버 색상으로 마감된 맞춤형 차체, 근육질의 플레어 아치, 매우 넓은 트랙, 22인치 단조 알로이 휠이 특징이다. 이 모터스포츠 테마는 익스트림 리어 윙과 맞춤형 레이싱 상징에서 영감을 받은 그래픽으로 완성된 디자인으로 후면에서도 이어진다.
GM, 스텔란티스에게 DOE가 자금 지원 통보: 에너지부(DOE)는 목요일에 미시간, 오하이오, 펜실베이니아, 조지아, 일리노이, 인디애나, 메릴랜드, 버지니아 등 8개 주에 걸쳐 폐쇄되었거나 위험에 처한 11개의 자동차 제조 및 조립 시설을 전기차와 그 공급망 부품을 제조할 수 있도록 전환하기 위해 17억 달러를 지원할 것이라고 발표했다. 이는 바이든 행정부의 &#8216;미국에 투자&#8217; 정책의 일환이다.
제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)는 에너지부로부터 받은 5억 달러의 보조금과 자체 투자를 사용하여 랜싱 그랜드 리버 조립공장(Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant) 공장을 전기화 준비할 것이라고 밝혔다. 로이터 통신에 따르면, 크라이슬러(Chrysler)의 모회사인 스텔란티스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>)는 폐쇄된 벨비디어(Belvidere) 조립 공장을 전기차 생산 공장으로 전환하기 위해 3억 3,480만 달러를, 인디애나주 코코모(Kokomo)에 있는 인디애나 트랜스미션 공장을 전기차 부품 생산 공장으로 전환하기 위해 2억 5천만 달러를 받을 예정이다.
<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>의 데이터에 따르면 KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARS#NYSE">KARS</a>)는 금요일 1.83% 하락한 21.11로 마감했다. 지난주 이 ETF는 4.46% 상승했다.
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EV 주식 주간 실적:
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<td>주간 변동(+/-)</td>
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<td>테슬라</td>
<td>-1.31%</td>
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<td>니오(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>)</td>
<td>+5.41%</td>
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<td>샤오펑(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>)</td>
<td>+11.62%</td>
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<td>리 오토(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)</td>
<td>+4.01%</td>
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<td>워크호스 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>)</td>
<td>+28.36%</td>
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<td>하이존 모터스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYZN#NASDAQ">HYZN</a>)</td>
<td>+4.10%</td>
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<td>카누</td>
<td>+18.87%</td>
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<td>리비안</td>
<td>+22.45%</td>
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<td>루시드 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)</td>
<td>+45.05%</td>
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<td>패러데이 퓨처 인텔리전트 일렉트릭(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NYSE">FFIE</a>)</td>
<td>+5.50%</td>
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<td>니콜라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>)</td>
<td>+11.01%</td>
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<td>빈패스트 오토(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>)</td>
<td>+12.27%</td>
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