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Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At end-2023, reserves stood at 9.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 49% of which, consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with capacity of 1.6 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe and sells about 12 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.

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우크라이나가 운송 계약 갱신을 거부한 후 수요일 구 소련 시대의 우크라이나 파이프라인을 통한 러시아 가스 수출이 중단된 것으로 알려졌다. 상세 내용: 러시아 가스 회사인 가스프롬(Gazprom)은 가스 흐름이 GMT 기준 0500시에 중단되었다고 밝혔다. 이는 우크라이나가 운송 계약을 갱신하기를 거부한 것으로, 널리 예상된 조치였다.

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A simple pizza delivery turned into an incredible story of generosity after a 20-year-old driver braved a snowstorm to deliver an order—only to get a measly $2.15 tip from a customer in an affluent neighborhood.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The $2 Tip That Started It All</h2>
On Jan. 11, Lt. Richard Craig—known as Officer Craig on TikTok—was on duty in Brownsburg, Indiana, when he spotted Connor Stephanoff trekking through the snow in sneakers and sweatpants, carrying a pizza. Curious about his situation, Craig asked how much he got tipped.
"Two dollars," Stephanoff answered. Craig was floored. "Man, cold-blooded! Two dollars!" he exclaimed in disbelief.
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Realizing the harsh conditions Stephanoff was working in, Craig gave him $15 of his own money and posted the encounter on TikTok. The <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@officercraig/video/7458528700187839775">video</a>, showing Stephanoff trudging through deep snow after parking his car nearly half a mile away, quickly went viral, racking up thousands of views and comments from outraged viewers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Turning Frustration Into Action</h2>
Craig couldn't shake the unfairness of the situation, so he launched a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-rockstar-pizza-drivers-dedication">GoFundMe campaign</a> on Jan. 12 titled "Support Rockstar Pizza Driver's Dedication." He initially hoped to raise just $500 to reward Stephanoff's dedication.
"I would LOVE to raise at least $500 for this guy!" Craig wrote in the fundraiser description, praising Stephanoff's work ethic and commitment despite the harsh conditions.
But the internet had bigger plans.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Over $45K Raised in Weeks</h2>
In just over a month, donations exploded past $45,000, with more than 2,100 people chipping in. The highest donation—$1,500 from an anonymous donor—was just one example of how much support Stephanoff received from strangers who were touched by his story.
Comments flooded in, with one donor writing: "This story made my day! Keep working hard, pizza delivery guy! You're the kind of person that makes this world go ‘round." Others shared their own experiences as former delivery drivers, emphasizing how rare such dedication is these days. &#8220;I'm gonna do what that pizza customer should have done that day. Props to you for keeping cool regardless of their horrible treatment. Never stop being the amazing person that you are. I see you.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Life-Changing Outcome</h2>
Stephanoff, who borrows his grandmother's car to make deliveries, <a href="http://today.com/">told Today.com</a> that he now plans to use the funds to buy his own car, help his grandmother with bills, and, if there's anything left, pursue a college degree in history or business.
Reflecting on the unexpected generosity, he said, "Oh, this is real!" when he saw the donations rolling in. Meanwhile, Craig summed up the entire experience with a simple truth: "Good things come to good people who do the right thing."
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'Man, Cold-Blooded! Two Dollars!' — Officer Steps Up And Crowdfunds $45K For Pizza Driver Who Got A Shockingly Low Tip In Snowstorm

Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management CEO Ross Gerber, a Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shareholder, anticipates a 50% plummet in the stock&#8217;s price this year.
What Happened: Gerber had earlier offloaded approximately $60 million worth of Tesla shares, citing concerns over the company&#8217;s dwindling popularity. 
Despite a brief spike following the 2024 election, Tesla&#8217;s shares have witnessed a 16% decline this year and have fallen 4% since Gerber&#8217;s remarks in December.
In his conversation <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-stock-price-2025-outlook-crash-elon-musks-gerber-tsla-2025-2">with</a> Insider, Gerber detailed four reasons behind his pessimistic forecast for Tesla. He expressed skepticism over Elon Musk&#8216;s ambitious goal of rolling out an autonomous taxi network in Austin, Texas, by June.
&#8220;All of this stuff is going to come to roost this year because he put this deadline on full self driving working in a couple months. It almost seems impossible for that to happen,&#8221; Gerber told the outlet. 
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He also voiced concerns about Tesla&#8217;s self-driving platform, which depends on cameras rather than LIDAR sensors.
Gerber also indicated that Musk&#8217;s emphasis on AI could prove harmful to Tesla. He suggested that Tesla&#8217;s primary business of car sales is slowing down due to rising competition from BYD, the world&#8217;s largest EV manufacturer based in China. 
&#8220;His 100% focus is on AI, and that&#8217;s really a detriment to Tesla more than it&#8217;s a plus for xAI and all the other businesses because he doesn&#8217;t work at Tesla anymore,&#8221; Gerber said. &#8220;If he were putting all of his time into full self-driving, I&#8217;d feel a lot more confident about Tesla.&#8221;
He also underscored the potential backlash Tesla may face owing to Musk&#8217;s close ties with President Donald Trump.
&#8220;What this does is it creates this anger. I&#8217;ve never seen this anger towards Tesla, but it&#8217;s not toward Tesla as the company, it&#8217;s because of Elon, this is the only way people can take it out,&#8221; Gerber added.
Gerber&#8217;s bearish perspective is echoed by several prominent Wall Street firms, including JPMorgan, which has set&nbsp;a $135 price target for&nbsp;Tesla stock, indicating a potential 60% downside from its current levels.
Why It Matters: Gerber&#8217;s prediction comes at a time when Tesla&#8217;s stock performance has been under scrutiny. The company&#8217;s shares have been on a downward trajectory this year, and Gerber&#8217;s comments add to the growing concerns about Tesla&#8217;s future prospects. 
His concerns about Tesla&#8217;s autonomous driving platform and the potential backlash due to Musk&#8217;s association with President Trump underscore the challenges that Tesla may face in the coming years.
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Former Tesla Booster Now Warns Stock Faces Major Pain in 2025

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has reportedly withdrawn its most secure cloud storage service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK after the British government <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43554574/apple-faces-mounting-pressure-from-uk-government-to-grant-spying-access-to-encrypted-data-of-users-worldwide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">demanded secret access to user data</a>.
The decision follows an order under the UK&#8217;s Investigatory Powers Act, which would have required Apple to provide a &#8220;backdoor&#8221; to iPhone backups and cloud data, enabling law enforcement to access information otherwise protected by encryption, The Financial Times reports.
The company stated that it could no longer offer ADP to new UK users, and current users would eventually be forced to disable the feature, the report further noted, citing a statement from Apple.
Since the service was introduced in December 2022, British Apple users had to opt in to benefit from the advanced security.
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As of February 2025, attempts to activate ADP in the UK have now resulted in an error message.
The British government&#8217;s request to access encrypted data through a &#8220;backdoor&#8221; has drawn criticism, with experts warning it would undermine online privacy and security for UK users, BBC reports.
Prof Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity expert, called the move an &#8220;act of self-harm,&#8221; as BBC dds, while online privacy advocate Caro Robson labeled it as an unprecedented step for a company to pull a product rather than comply with a government directive.
This development highlights the tension between national security demands and digital privacy rights, raising concerns over the global impact of such policies on technology companies.
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Singer-songwriter John Legend famously sang, &#8220;We&#8217;re just ordinary people,&#8221; but he and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, have far-from-ordinary bank accounts.
It&#8217;s just as well because after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43300232/rebuilding-la-could-take-up-to-a-decade-according-to-experts-heres-what-a-new-la-could-look-like">L.A. wildfires</a>, the soulful crooner, 46, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/john-legend-my-favorite-dream-7b77f0af?mod=real-estate_lead_pos1">told The Wall Street Journal</a>, the family is considering saying goodbye to the West Coast and returning to New York.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Collective Trauma</h2>
&#8220;Watching TV in the family room, our fears grew. When the Sunset fire began to expand on Jan. 9, the danger felt too close for comfort,&#8221; he told The Journal. &#8220;That night, my wife and I gathered our four kids, four dogs, and bearded dragon and drove south to a hotel in Carlsbad. We didn&#8217;t return until the following week,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Our home was safe, but many weren&#8217;t so fortunate, and the threat still looms. The fires were a collective trauma that shook everyone, including our kids.&#8221;
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Legend added, &#8220;Chrissy and I have always considered returning to New York, where we once lived. We probably will, once our youngest ones grow up a bit.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$100 Million Couple</h2>
The Ivy League-educated singer, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and his wife are estimated to have a net worth that hovers around $100 million, according to multiple websites, the accuracy of which cannot be verified. The following calculations help shed light on this lofty number.
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<li>Seven seasons as a judge on "The Voice," earning about<a href="https://stylecaster.com/lists/the-voice-judges-salaries/john-legend-voice-salary/"> $60 million in total</a>.</li>
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<li>They have an expansive real estate portfolio, including a $5.1 million West Hollywood home and a $17.5 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/01/43345883/drake-seeking-high-rolling-tenant-at-250k-monthly-for-beverly-hills-mansion">Beverly Hills</a> mansion. They sold their two New York City penthouses for <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/25/realestate/john-legend-chrissy-teigen-nolita-penthouses.html#:~:text=Big%20Ticket-,John%20Legend%20and%20Chrissy%20Teigen%20Sell%20a%20Pair%20of%20Penthouses,sold%20for%20around%20%2456%20million.">$16.8 Million</a> in June 2022.</li>
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<li>Another source of income not usually mentioned in net worth round-ups is Legend&#8217;s music publishing. In 2022,<a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-01-06/john-legend-sells-music-catalog-joining-dylan-and-springsteen#:~:text=KKR%20has%20spent%20heavily%20since,music%20being%20performed%20via%20streaming.%E2%80%9D"> he sold the rights to his music</a> to an alliance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/02/43626316/comparing-kkr-with-industry-competitors-in-capital-markets-industry">KKR</a> &amp; Co. and BMG. The financial terms were not disclosed.</li>
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<li>In 2020,<a href="https://variety.com/2020/music/news/john-legend-bigger-love-music-mogul-1234731024/"> Variety</a> estimated that Legend&#8217;s disparate income streams, including LVE, his Napa Valley wine brand, see he &#8220;earns between $50 million and $100 million per year from his various projects.&#8221; </li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">One Of The World's Highest Paid Models</h2>
In 2017, Forbes estimated that Teigen was one of the highest-paid models in the world, earning<a href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/59f65cc231358e542c04644e/3-chrissy-teigen-1/"> $13.5 million</a>. The following year, she made<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2018/12/13/highest-paid-models-2018-kendall-jenner-leads-with-22-5-million/"> $11.5 million</a>—largely from endorsements, TV hosting, social media, and cookbooks. Based on her yearly revenue, her contribution to the family coffers is not insubstantial, which puts these ordinary people into a very extraordinary wealth bracket.
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John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Plan To Quit LA For New York After Wildfires. They Can Take Their Pick With $100 Million Fortune

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea by President Donald Trump for an immediate dismissal of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43758634/mary-trump-warns-dni-gabbard-could-lead-to-catastrophic-outcome-a-known-russian-asset-defender-of-murderous-dictator-assad">Office of Special Counsel chief Hampton Dellinger</a>.
What Happened: The Supreme Court has denied Trump&#8217;s appeal to immediately fire Dellinger, who is responsible for protecting government whistleblowers. This decision allows Dellinger to maintain his position for a few more days.
A report <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/news/denied-trump-emergency-appeal-to-fire-watchdog-immediately-rejected-in-unsigned-supreme-court-order/">by</a> Mediaite says Trump had dismissed Dellinger via a direct email two weeks ago. However, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson quickly ordered his reinstatement following a lawsuit filed by Dellinger.
Last Friday, the Supreme Court upheld Judge Jackson&#8217;s Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Trump&#8217;s motion to vacate the order. The unsigned order was based on the fact that the TRO is due to expire in a few days.
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The order also pointed out that while the&nbsp;Court typically does not have&nbsp;appellate jurisdiction over TROs, the&nbsp;Government urged it to interpret&nbsp;the TRO as a preliminary&nbsp;injunction or to exercise jurisdiction&nbsp;under the All Writs Act&nbsp;due to the restrained core executive power.
Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented.
Why It Matters: This decision is significant as it highlights the ongoing legal battles involving the former president. The Supreme Court&#8217;s decision to uphold the TRO against Trump&#8217;s motion to vacate the order underscores the judiciary&#8217;s role in checking executive power. 
The case also brings to light the importance of the Office of Special Counsel in safeguarding government whistleblowers, a role that has been under scrutiny during Trump&#8217;s presidency. 
The decision to allow Dellinger to retain his position, albeit temporarily, is a testament to the checks and balances inherent in the U.S. legal system.
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Trump's Bid To Remove Watchdog Denied By Supreme Court — What's Behind His Urgency?

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in his ability to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to release thousands of Ukrainian children who have been kidnapped amid the ongoing conflict.
What Happened: Trump voiced his belief during a conversation with&nbsp;Fox News <a href="https://radio.foxnews.com/2025/02/21/president-donald-trump-on-his-frustration-with-zelenskyy/">Radio</a>. He said, &#8220;I&nbsp;believe I could, yes. I&nbsp;didn't know too much about&nbsp;it. I&nbsp;was hearing about it yesterday.&nbsp;It's pretty tough stuff, but&nbsp;I believe I could do&nbsp;that.&#8221;
The pro-Kyiv non-profit&nbsp;Razom for Ukraine&nbsp;has reported that Russian forces have kidnapped&nbsp;19,546 Ukrainian children since 2022.&nbsp;The United Nations Commission of&nbsp;Inquiry on Ukraine stated in 2023 that the majority of these children were taken from Russian-controlled territories in eastern Ukraine and moved further into Russia.
Some of these children were granted Russian citizenship and put into foster care, while others have&nbsp;lost all contact with their&nbsp;biological families. Parents have reported to&nbsp;the UN commission that their&nbsp;children are being subjected to mistreatment, including physical abuse and being forced to wear unclean clothes.
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According to the report <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/us-news/trump-i-believe-i-could-convince-putin-to-free-thousands-of-kidnapped-ukrainian-kids/">by </a>New York Post, the commission has termed Russia&#8217;s child deportation practices as a &#8220;war crime&#8221; and a breach of international humanitarian law, calling on&nbsp;Moscow to release all Ukrainian&nbsp;deportees and detainees.
While some children have been returned to Ukraine through successful charity operations, thousands still remain in enemy territory.&nbsp;Mykola Murskyj, advocacy director of&nbsp;Razom for Ukraine, underscored the seriousness of the situation, stating, &#8220;Trafficking&nbsp;children goes against everything we&nbsp;stand for as America. We&nbsp;cannot and must not falter&nbsp;in our fight against evil.&#8221;
Why It Matters: This development comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions and ongoing conflict in Europe. The kidnapping and mistreatment of Ukrainian children by Russian forces has been a significant point of contention, with international bodies and non-profits alike condemning the actions as war crimes. 
Trump&#8217;s assertion that he could influence Putin to release these children, if true, could potentially lead to a significant breakthrough in this humanitarian crisis. 
However, the actual feasibility and potential implications of such an intervention remain to be seen.
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Trump Says He Could Influence Putin To Free Kidnapped Ukrainian Children: 'It's Pretty Tough Stuff, But I Believe I Could Do That'

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is raising the alarm about a brewing battle that he believes will reshape the future of power in the U.S. In a series of recent Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3liaw4s65c22z">posts</a>, Cuban predicted that the biggest showdown yet will be between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, with AI at the center of the fight.
According to Cuban, AI is quickly becoming the most powerful tool in the world, rivaling even military strength. He believes that the next U.S. president must be technologically competent to keep the country competitive, especially as AI continues to evolve.
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Cuban envisions Musk pushing AI-driven automation in ways that directly conflict with Trump's desire to control certain aspects of governance. "Elon will try to implement AI in a manner that automates much of what Trump is now trying to control. Trump will have no understanding of what is going on and will have to turn to the AI oligarchs to support him in this battle," Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3liay2ghdec2o">warned</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Battle of Business and Politics</h2>
Cuban doesn't just see this as a political fight—he believes it will be the greatest business battle in history. If Musk ever attempts to integrate AI into federal processes, a war between AI companies will erupt over which firms secure government contracts. "The battle will be fought over which company's AI will be used by the feds. This is a zero-sum battle that will create more chaos than this country has ever seen," he said.
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Apparently, trillions of dollars are at stake. Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3liaw4s6e4s2z">noted</a> that major tech companies—Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), OpenAI, Anthropic, and Musk's ventures—are all vying for control. "This is a zero-sum game and the exact reason <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43056464/giving-millions-and-kissing-the-ring-when-trillions-are-at-stake-is-nothing-says-mark-cuban-explaining-why-big-tech-supports-trump">every tech bro has kissed the ring</a>. We are talking tens of TRILLIONS IN MARKET CAP."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI's Unpredictable Future</h2>
Cuban has long expressed concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42235738/in-just-16-months-elon-musk-achieved-with-xai-what-took-openai-nearly-nine-years-to-accomplish">AI's rapid development</a>, saying that unlike past technological revolutions, it's nearly impossible to predict where AI will take us. "I've <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41234173/how-mark-cuban-turned-broadcast-com-into-5-7b-sale-we-were-the-youtube-of-our-day">been in technology for a long time</a>, and you can always look at a new tech, PCs, networks, the internet, streaming, whatever, and say, ‘OK, in five years, this is what's going to happen, right,' and have a good sense. With AI, you can't do that," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/08/40431659/mark-cuban-says-everybodys-chasing-power-and-nothing-will-give-you-more-power-than-military-and-ai">he explained</a>.
Despite the uncertainty, Cuban is certain that the U.S. is the leader in AI development and must hold onto that advantage. Countries are now competing not just for better technology but for control over algorithms, which shape public opinion and decision-making. "If you want to influence somebody, just manipulate the algorithm, and you'll get their attention," he said.
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Americans&#8217; confidence in the economy remains in solidly negative territory as Gallup&#8217;s Economic Confidence Index (ECI) holds <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/657044/economic-confidence-index-steady-february.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">steady </a>at -19 <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43827291/exclusive-will-trumps-tariffs-hurt-or-help-stock-market-59-say-this" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for February, the same as January</a>.
This index measures both public evaluations of current economic conditions and their outlook on the economy&#8217;s future.
The February survey reveals a shift in how Americans view the current state of the economy.
While 20% still consider it &#8220;excellent&#8221; or &#8220;good,&#8221; this is down from 26% in January.
On the flip side, the number of people labeling the economy as &#8220;poor&#8221; dropped from 40% to 33%, with a notable increase in those describing conditions as &#8220;only fair,&#8221; which now stands at 45%, up from 33% last month.
Meanwhile, according to the University of Michigan&#8217;s monthly consumer <a href="http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/">survey</a>, consumer confidence took a significant dip in February, marking a nearly 10% decline from January.
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The Consumer Sentiment Index fell from 71.7 in January to 64.7 in February.
This sharp decrease is largely attributed to consumer concerns over tariff hikes and their potential impact on inflation, The Hill <a target="_blank" href="https://thehill.com/business/5157665-consumer-confidence-dips-in-trumps-first-month-as-tariff-threats-drive-inflation-fears/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
In early February, President Donald Trump approved a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, which were eventually delayed after both countries took steps to curb the flow of drugs at their borders.
Additionally, Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, raised aluminum tariffs to 25%, and reinstated the full power of steel tariffs. These actions sparked worries about rising inflation, with inflation expectations for the next year jumping from 3.3% to 4.3%, while long-term inflation expectations increased from 3.2% to 3.5%.
Alongside the rise in inflation expectations, the consumer price index also showed an uptick, rising 3% year-over-year in January, up from 2.9% in December.
This marked the fourth consecutive month of inflation growth, The Hill adds.
The survey also revealed a partisan split in consumer sentiment. Both Democrats and independents saw a decline in sentiment, while Republicans&#8217; views remained largely unchanged.
Similarly, inflation expectations rose among Democrats and independents but fell slightly for Republicans.
In a recent <a target="_blank" href="https://emersoncollegepolling.com/february-2025-national-poll-trump-presidential-approval-at-48-musk-doge-job-approval-at-41/" rel="noreferrer noopener">poll </a>by Emerson College, Trump&#8217;s approval rating stood at 48%, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43847433/trump-approval-rating-declines-in-february-unpopular-domestic-and-foreign-policy-ideas" rel="noreferrer noopener">42% disapproving of his performance</a>.
Despite strong approval for his election win in January, his recent tariff decisions and exploration of territorial expansion have seen a decrease in support, particularly concerning their potential impact on the stock market.
This shift in consumer sentiment highlights growing concerns over economic policies and inflation.
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North Korea&#8217;s infamous Lazarus Group is suspected to be the mastermind behind the $1.4 billion Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) hack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, as per findings from blockchain data platform Arkham Intelligence.
What Happened:&nbsp;According to the report, Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored hacking organization from North Korea, is believed to have pilfered&nbsp;over $1.4 billion worth of&nbsp;Ethereum and related tokens from Bybit last Friday. 
This suspicion was drawn from on-chain data analysis that linked the activity to previous attacks associated with the Lazarus Group.
The link was established by an anonymous on-chain investigator known as ZachXBT, who has a history of solving numerous crypto hacks. His report included a detailed analysis of test transactions, connected wallets used before the exploit, and several forensic graphs and timing analyses, reports <a href="https://decrypt.co/307304/north-korea-lazarus-group-bybit-hack-arkham">reports</a> Decrypt.
Arkham Intelligence&nbsp;had previously announced a bounty of nearly $30,000 in ARKM tokens for information leading to the identification of the hackers behind the massive Bybit hack. The hack not only impacted Bybit but also sent shockwaves through the crypto markets.
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The Lazarus Group, a collective of&nbsp;North Korean state-sponsored crypto hackers,&nbsp;is considered one&nbsp;of the most sophisticated on-chain&nbsp;operators globally. 
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Last year, they reportedly stole&nbsp;over $1.3 billion from various&nbsp;projects, accounting for 61% of all illicitly obtained crypto&nbsp;in 2024, according to Chainalysis.
Currently, the specifics of the recent hack, the&nbsp;largest in crypto history based&nbsp;on asset prices at the&nbsp;time of the incident, remain unclear. 
Bybit claimed that the exploit involved a &#8220;sophisticated attack&#8221;&nbsp;that masked the signing interface&nbsp;of a multi-signature transaction, making&nbsp;a hacker-controlled wallet appear as&nbsp;the intended recipient address.
Why It Matters: The magnitude of this hack underscores the growing threat of state-sponsored cybercrime in the crypto space. The Lazarus Group&#8217;s suspected involvement highlights the sophistication and scale of such operations. 
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the security vulnerabilities inherent in the crypto market and the need for robust security measures to protect against such sophisticated attacks.
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Buyer's remorse frequently accompanies large purchases, particularly if you don't have the financial means to make that purchase. Personal finance expert <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">Dave Ramsey</a> stands by a simple rule to determine whether an abnormal purchase or charitable donation is too much.&nbsp;
"We use the burn the money in the middle of the floor thing," Ramsey said on The Ramsey Show. "If I took this much money and set fire to it, does my life change? If the answer is yes, then it&#8217;s too expensive."
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It's no secret that Ramsey is a fan of budgeting. He consistently emphasizes the importance of this exercise, especially when it comes to making large purchases. In a recent <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1005173921662454">Facebook post</a>, he wrote, &#8220;There&#8217;s nothing wrong with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43443687/dave-ramsey-says-if-you-want-to-waste-5000-a-year-spend-13-70-a-day-on-things-you-dont-need">spending money</a> on things you enjoy &#8211; just make sure you&#8217;ve planned for it! That plan is called a budget.&#8221;&nbsp;
By mapping out expenses ahead of time, individuals can ensure they are spending within their means and not jeopardizing their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43499935/worldwide-57-expect-the-next-generation-to-be-worse-off-financially-what-drives-this-economic-pessimism">financial stability</a>.
Many Americans struggle with buyer's remorse, often due to impulse purchases or unnecessary spending. A <a href="https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-have-experienced-buyers-remorse">2023 Google/Ipsos poll</a> found that:
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<li>Roughly two in five Americans (42%) have bought something on sale only to later regret it.</li>
<li>The primary reason for regretting a purchase is realizing they didn't need the item (62%).</li>
<li>Impulse purchasing (42%) and already owning too many things (34%) are also common causes of regret.</li>
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In the poll, respondents were asked about tips to avoid buyer's remorse. Over half of Americans (53%) believe that one way to combat regret is by price comparing across retailers. Comparatively, 47% agree that adequate research for products can help alleviate buyer's remorse.&nbsp;
Ramsey's approach aligns with this mindset—by evaluating the true impact of a purchase or donation, individuals can avoid spending decisions they may later regret.
While Ramsey advocates for financial discipline, he also acknowledges the importance of allowing some discretionary spending. In <a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/fun-money-in-budget">an article</a> on Ramsey Solutions, they explained that budgeting for &#8220;fun money&#8221; ensures people can enjoy occasional indulgences without derailing their financial goals.&nbsp;
"We talk a lot about goals and how they need to be the perfect balance of empowering and realistic," Ramsey Solutions wrote. "Fun money helps you with the realistic side because it lets you stick to your goals and have a treat every now and then. Fun money also helps you remember a budget isn't all about restrictions."
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The key is to set a fixed amount and stick to it—once the fun money is spent, it's gone. This helps maintain financial balance while still allowing for small luxuries.
Charitable giving is also an important value for many, including Ramsey, but he advises people to ensure their generosity aligns with their financial situation. If giving away a certain amount would create financial strain, it may be too much. Instead, he recommends planning for generosity within a budget, just as one would for other expenses.
Ramsey's approach to evaluating major purchases and donations is rooted in financial responsibility and intentionality. By using a budget, planning ahead, and considering the impact of an expense, individuals can make confident financial choices without experiencing regret. For those looking to apply Ramsey's principles, his straightforward test serves as a practical guide: if losing the money would negatively impact your <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/02/36960367/average-person-believes-financial-happiness-comes-with-a-1-2-million-price-tag-revealing-money-c">financial well-being</a>, it's likely too much to spend.
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Investor and author Robert Kiyosaki, has predicted a &#8220;giant crash&#8221; in the market. Despite this, he is confident that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43423389/robert-kiyosaki-predicts-gold-silver-bitcoin-crash-over-trumps-tariffs-says-its-a-buying-moment">will be the first to recover</a>.
What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, Kiyosaki anticipates a significant market crash that will impact all major assets, including&nbsp;stocks, bonds, real estate, gold,&nbsp;silver, and Bitcoin. However, he strongly believes in Bitcoin&#8217;s resilience, asserting that it&nbsp;will be the fastest to&nbsp;recover and hit new highs.
In the post Kiyosaki revealed his post-crash strategy on buying more Bitcoin. He said, despite the impending crash, he has no plans to sell his &#8220;digital gold.&#8221; Instead, he intends to &#8220;back up the truck and&nbsp;buy more&#8221; if Bitcoin&#8217;s price plummets.
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Kiyosaki&#8217;s confidence in Bitcoin is apparent in his social media posts. Earlier this month, he encouraged his followers to start accumulating gold, silver, and Bitcoin, while criticizing the U.S. dollar as &#8220;fake.&#8221; 
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He argues that owning gold and Bitcoin is a smarter and safer strategy than saving dollars.
As of the time of writing, Bitcoin has rebounded by 1.65% in the past 24 hours, moving from $96,870 to $98,540.
Why It Matters: Kiyosaki&#8217;s prediction comes at a time when Bitcoin&#8217;s volatility has been a cause for concern among investors. 
His faith in Bitcoin&#8217;s resilience and potential for recovery, however, could bolster confidence among other investors. His strategy of buying more Bitcoin in the event of a crash could also influence others to consider similar strategies. 
Despite the potential risks, Kiyosaki&#8217;s stance underscores the growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a viable investment asset.
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Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has a warning for workers across America: If Elon Musk can fire hundreds of thousands of federal employees without cause, private sector workers could be next.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Billionaire Power and Its Consequences</h2>
In a recent <a href="https://x.com/BernieSanders/status/1890894754423910412">post on X</a>, Sanders put it bluntly: &#8220;Today, it's federal workers. Tomorrow, it's &#x2A;your&#x2A; job. That's what oligarchy is about.&#8221;
Sanders has long criticized the growing influence of billionaires in politics and the economy, but he says Musk has made it clearer than ever. In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txe2Zu3QbNU">interview</a> with Brian Tyler Cohen, Sanders argued that Musk's power goes beyond business—he's now shaping government itself.
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&#8220;Everybody has got to understand this is the wealthiest guy in the world right now, worth over $400 billion,&#8221; Sanders said. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43582376/not-a-bad-return-on-his-investment-bernie-sanders-says-elon-musk-spent-277-million-to-elect-trump-and-made-154-billion-since-election-day">Musk put over $270 million</a> into Trump&#8217;s campaign and guess what? He's now the most important person in government. What does that sound like to you? Does that sound like a democracy&#8230; or is it really an oligarchy doing the bidding of the very richest people?&#8221;
Sanders pointed to Trump's budget priorities, which include massive tax cuts for the wealthy while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43718712/floridas-medicaid-disaster-1-3-million-cut-from-coverage-one-of-the-highest-disenrollment-rates-in-the-u-s">slashing programs like Medicaid</a>, student aid, and other critical support for working families. He sees it as part of a larger strategy where billionaires get richer while everyday Americans struggle.
&#8220;The end goal of oligarchy is to make the richest people who are already phenomenally rich even richer,&#8221; Sanders explained. &#8220;How do you do that? You give them <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43774882/donald-trumps-tax-cut-could-add-46-trillion-to-deficit-says-robert-reich-emphasizing-48-billion-relief-for-top-100-us-firms-via-corporate-tax-cuts">massive tax breaks</a>. And where do you get the money? You cut programs that working people need.&#8221;
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Musk's influence extends far beyond government decisions. Sanders argues that billionaires like Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43072236/biden-warns-of-musk-bezos-zuckerberg-oligarchy-but-is-he-to-blame-mark-cuban-says-president-pushed-t">control not just politics</a> but also the media landscape. &#8220;They will use their enormous media operations they own to deflect attention away from the impact of their policies while they entertain us to death,&#8221; Sanders said in a <a href="https://x.com/BernieSanders/status/1889341118556274924">video</a> posted on X.
And for those who think these billionaires care about workers? Sanders doesn't buy it. &#8220;Do you think for one second that the oligarchs give a damn about working people? Trust me, they don't.&#8221;
He pointed to Musk's role in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43781034/bill-gates-hopes-elon-musk-will-rethink-slashing-usaid-their-work-is-something-every-taxpayer-would-be-proud-of">dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development</a>, a move that he says will leave thousands of people around the world without food and healthcare. &#8220;They will sacrifice, without hesitation, the well-being of working people to protect their interests.&#8221;
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So what's the solution? Sanders calls for unity among workers of all backgrounds—Black, white, Latino, urban, rural, young, old—to fight back against billionaire control. &#8220;The oligarchs' nightmare is that we will not allow ourselves to be divided up&#8230; and that we'll together have the courage to take them on.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mass Firings Shake Federal Workforce</h2>
Sanders' warning comes as the Trump administration, with Musk's influence, has begun a sweeping purge of federal employees. More than 9,500 workers across departments like Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Interior, Health and Human Services, and Energy have been fired. Another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43801494/fork-in-the-road-75000-federal-workers-took-musks-offer-but-was-it-enough">75,000 have taken a buyout</a>, representing 3% of the 2.3 million civilian workforce. Many of the job cuts have targeted probationary employees with fewer protections.
The Trump administration claims these cuts are necessary to curb government waste, but Democrats argue they overstep Congress's authority on federal spending.
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In his latest annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett celebrated 60 years of steering the ship at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). He also expressed confidence in the company&#8217;s future under the leadership of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43769996/what-does-warren-buffett-know-that-we-dont-investors-are-paying-attention">chosen successor Greg Abel</a>.
What Happened: Buffett&#8217;s <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024ltr.pdf">letter</a>, which was released on Saturday, chronicled the journey of Berkshire Hathaway from a floundering textile company to a powerful conglomerate. While he admitted to past errors, he assured shareholders that his choice of Abel as his successor was not one of them.
&#8220;Sometimes I've made mistakes in assessing the future economics of a business I've purchased for Berkshire – each a case of capital allocation gone wrong. That happens with both judgments about marketable equities – we view these as partial ownership of businesses – and the 100% acquisitions of companies. At other times, I've made mistakes when assessing the abilities or fidelity of the managers Berkshire is hiring. The fidelity disappointments can hurt beyond their financial impact, a pain that can approach that of a failed marriage,&#8221; Buffett wrote. 
&#8220;A decent batting average in personnel decisions is all that can be hoped for. The cardinal sin is delaying the correction of mistakes or what Charlie Munger called &#8216;thumb-sucking.&#8217; Problems, he would tell me, cannot be wished away. They require action, however uncomfortable that may be,&#8221; Buffett mentioned in the letter.
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Buffett praised Abel for his knack for identifying significant investment opportunities. He also pointed out that Berkshire Hathaway now boasts a cash reserve of $334.201 billion, nearly twice the $167.6 billion it had a year ago. 
&#8220;At 94, it won't be long before Greg Abel replaces me as CEO and will be writing the annual letters. Greg shares the Berkshire creed that a "report" is what a Berkshire CEO annually owes to owners. And he also understands that if you start fooling your shareholders, you will soon believe your own baloney and be fooling yourself as well,&#8221; he wrote in the letter. 
"We are impartial in our choice of equity vehicles, investing in either variety based upon where we can best deploy your (and my family's) savings. Often, nothing looks compelling; very infrequently we find ourselves knee-deep in opportunities. Greg has vividly shown his ability to act at such times," Buffett added.
Despite recent challenges in finding major acquisitions, Buffett confirmed that he has no intention of offering a dividend. He also revealed that this year&#8217;s shareholder meeting in May will be shorter than usual, with Buffett and Berkshire&#8217;s two vice chairmen fielding&nbsp;questions from 8 a.m. until&nbsp;1 p.m.
Why It Matters: Buffett&#8217;s 60-year tenure at Berkshire Hathaway has seen the company transform into a global powerhouse. His endorsement of Abel as his successor is a testament to Abel&#8217;s capabilities and the company&#8217;s robust succession plan. 
The significant cash reserves and strategic investments underscore Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s financial strength and its ability to seize investment opportunities. Despite the challenges in finding major acquisitions, Buffett&#8217;s decision not to offer a dividend reflects his confidence in the company&#8217;s growth prospects. 
The upcoming shareholder meeting will provide further insights into the company&#8217;s future direction under Abel&#8217;s leadership.
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Big changes could be coming for government benefits. House Republicans just unveiled a budget plan that includes massive spending cuts—<a href="https://docs.house.gov/meetings/BU/BU00/20250213/117894/BILLS-119NAih.pdf">$880 billion</a> from Medicaid over the next decade.
Social Security? Safe. Medicare? Also safe. But Medicaid? Not so much.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Draws The Line</h2>
President Donald Trump has been clear: No cuts to Social Security or Medicare. They're not touching it. But Medicaid? That's another story.
The House Budget Committee is looking to slash spending by $2 trillion. That includes deep Medicaid cuts, with some proposals pushing for over $2 trillion in reductions. The idea is to balance those cuts with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.
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For millions of Americans, this could mean losing healthcare coverage. <a href="https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/program-information/medicaid-and-chip-enrollment-data/report-highlights/index.html">Over 72 million people</a> rely on Medicaid, including 7.25 million children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program. In some states, <a href="https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-medicaid/">over 30% of the population</a> depends on Medicaid for healthcare.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Would These Cuts Look Like?</h2>
The budget draft calls for changes in how Medicaid is funded. Some Republicans want to lower Federal Medical Assistance Percentages—the amount the federal government pays to states for Medicaid. Others want per-capita spending caps, which could cut up to $900 billion in funding.
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What does that mean? States would either have to cut Medicaid services or find another way to make up the shortfall. For many, that could mean fewer benefits, tougher eligibility requirements, or higher costs.
Critics argue that Medicaid isn't efficient. Some believe many recipients could get healthcare through work or other means. But research has shown that Medicaid expansions <a href="https://www.nber.org/papers/w26081">reduce rates of mortality,</a> <a href="https://www.kff.org/medicaid/report/the-effects-of-medicaid-expansion-under-the-aca-updated-findings-from-a-literature-review/#:~:text=Access%20to%20care%20and%20related%20measures%3A">improve access to care</a>, and even boost local economies.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next?</h2>
The budget fight is just getting started. Senate Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham (R-SC), are working on <a href="https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/chairmans_mark_-_fy25_budget_resolution.pdf">their own budget plan</a>. That one focuses more on border security and defense spending.
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Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, meaning they could push through a budget with a simple majority vote. The House has a much tighter margin—218-215—so every vote will count.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), is already throwing cold water on Graham's plan, telling reporters it was a "nonstarter," <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/medicaid-trump-republicans-house-budget-social-security-medicare-musk-doge-2025-2">Business Insider reported</a>. But the House and Senate need to agree on something if they want Trump to sign off.
For now, Social Security stays untouched. But Medicaid? It's on the chopping block, and millions of Americans could feel the impact soon.
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In a recent interview, billionaire investor Ray Dalio offered fresh insights on successful investing, emphasizing the importance of diversification and patience in investment strategies.
What Happened:&nbsp;Dalio, who boasts five decades of market experience, urged investors to diversify their portfolios&nbsp;by investing in 10 to&nbsp;15 "good, uncorrelated return streams&nbsp;that are risk balanced." 
He labeled this strategy as&nbsp;his "holy grail and mantra in investing," and assured that adhering to this mantra could result in substantial wealth.
Speaking <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-dalios-debt-warnings-big-economic-insights-for/id1749109417?i=1000685223078">with</a> Yahoo Finance, Dalio underscored the significance of patience in investment strategies, warning that the nature of loss necessitates investors to earn double the lost amount to recover.
"Everybody's thinking about what is the best debt. They don't realize that with diversification, the first three diversified, relatively uncorrelated assets will reduce the risk almost in half. That means you double your return-to-risk ratio," Dalio said. 
Dalio further advised investors to differentiate&nbsp;between an investment that has&nbsp;increased in value and one that has performed well, cautioning against the assumption that recent good returns indicate a better investment.
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"The game is played on not getting out. The nature of loss [is], you lose 50%, you have to make 100% to get it back," he further added. 
"Get away from the notion that investments which have done well recently are better investments, rather than more expensive. You have to know the difference between an investment that has gone up a lot and done well. Don't assume that because it felt good recently and gave you good returns, it's a better investment," he said. 
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In the aftermath of a $1.4 billion Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) heist, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched a recovery bounty program, offering a reward of up to 10% of the recovered funds to ethical cyber and network security experts who actively contribute to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43890188/bybit-founder-says-14b-eth-hack-may-stem-from-safe-wallet-compromise">retrieving the stolen assets</a>.
This translates to a potential bounty of up to $140 million, making it one of the largest crypto recovery efforts in history.
"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've proven we are better than the malicious actors," said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit.
The security breach, confirmed by Zhou on Friday evening, resulted in 401,347 ETH ($1.12 billion), 90,376 stETH ($253 million), 15,000 cmETH ($44 million), and 8,000 mETH ($23 million) being stolen from Bybit's Ethereum cold wallet. 
The attack was initially suspected to have exploited Safe's multisig wallet infrastructure, misleading Bybit's team into signing a transaction that granted the attacker control over the cold wallet's smart contract logic.
&#8220;It was a normal URL. I double-checked. It was the Safe URL from the official Safe website,&#8221; Zhou explained in a live stream following the incident. 
&#8220;The hacker changed that transaction into upgrading or changing the Safe smart contract logic so that he gained control over the entire Ethereum cold wallet.&#8221;
Bybit has already received assistance from major exchanges including Binance and MEXC, which are helping monitor and prevent the stolen funds from being laundered. 
Zhou expressed gratitude for the industry&#8217;s response, saying, &#8220;Within 24 hours of the event, we were overwhelmed with support from some of the best people and organizations in the industry.&#8221;
Individuals or groups with expertise in blockchain forensics, security analysis, and fund recovery can participate in the bounty program by contacting Bybit via <a>bounty_program@bybit.com</a>.
Despite the scale of the attack, Bybit continues processing withdrawals, securing liquidity through a bridge loan covering 80% of the stolen Ethereum to ensure customers&#8217; funds remain safe. 
The company has also emphasized its commitment to improving security infrastructure and preventing similar incidents in the future.
Bybit's full forensic investigation is ongoing, working closely with law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and Safe's development team to determine whether the attack stemmed from a Safe multisig vulnerability or a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43886224/bybit-founder-confirms-1-4-billion-ethereum-hack-blames-masked-transaction">broader infrastructure breach</a>.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
This week, Wall Street retreated from record highs, influenced by Walmart's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) cautious profit outlook and the Federal Reserve's emphasis on persistent inflation risks. Walmart's stock declined by 6.5% after its profit forecast fell short of analysts&#8217; expectations, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43895372/walmarts-warning-fed-highlights-inflation-risks-chinese-stocks-surge-this-week-in-markets">raising concerns about consumer spending</a> amid ongoing inflation and trade uncertainties.
The Federal Reserve, in its latest meeting minutes, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43829352/fomc-minutes">highlighted the need for more evidence of cooling inflation</a> before considering rate cuts. Officials also pointed to potential inflationary pressures from possible shifts in trade and immigration policies, as well as supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.
In contrast, Chinese technology stocks experienced a surge, with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) rising 8.1% following strong earnings and optimistic guidance. This rally was bolstered by speculation of potential monetary policy easing by China&#8217;s central bank and anticipated fiscal stimulus measures from policymakers.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43812953/super-micro-computer-stock-continues-to-climb-whats-going-on">"Super Micro Computer Stock Continues To Climb: What's Going On?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares surged 16.5% after the company announced strong preliminary first-quarter results and reassured investors by confirming it will file delayed financial reports by the Feb. 25 deadline, addressing governance concerns.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43787535/archer-aviation-stock-is-rising-tuesday-whats-going-on">"Archer Aviation Stock Is Rising Tuesday: What's Going On?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) shares climbed 8.16% after the company secured FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy, a key milestone in its goal to begin electric air taxi operations in 2025, with only one more regulatory approval remaining.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43819990/jetai-targets-ai-infrastructure-growth-with-new-data-center-in-nevada-stock-skyrockets">"Jet.AI Targets AI Infrastructure Growth With New Data Center In Nevada, Stock Skyrockets"</a>, by Shivani Kumaresan, reports that Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) shares soared 69% after the company unveiled plans for a 50-megawatt AI data center in Nevada, aiming for a full gigawatt capacity, as it seeks to capitalize on the surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/02/43855319/apple-stock-set-for-streaming-lift-severance-breaks-record-after-x-ads-tim-cook-promo">Apple Stock Set For Streaming Lift? ‘Severance' Breaks Record After X Ads, Tim Cook Promo</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43816112/hedge-fund-shake-up-tiger-appaloosa-soros-outperform-buffett-icahn-ackman">Hedge Fund Shake-Up: Tiger, Appaloosa, Soros Outperform Buffett, Icahn, Ackman</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43857040/palantir-stock-tanks-10-as-ceo-sell-plan-defense-budget-cuts-spark-sell-off">"Palantir Stock Tanks 10% As CEO Sell Plan, Defense Budget Cuts Spark Sell-Off"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares plunged 10% after CEO Alex Karp announced plans to sell nearly 10 million shares, raising investor concerns, while potential U.S. defense budget cuts threaten the company's lucrative government contracts, intensifying the sell-off.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43799173/occidental-petroleum-q4">"Occidental Petroleum Shares Slide After Mixed Q4 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) posted fourth-quarter earnings of 80 cents per share, surpassing analyst expectations of 70 cents, while revenue fell to $6.83 billion, missing the projected $7.05 billion.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43868719/dropbox-stock-falls-after-q4-report-arr-slips-paying-users-decrease">"Dropbox Stock Falls After Q4 Report: ARR Slips, Paying Users Decrease"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Dropbox Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) shares fell 8.6% after the company announced a slight decrease in annual recurring revenue and a reduction of 15,000 paying users in the fourth quarter, despite exceeding earnings and revenue expectations.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43795095/viking-bails-on-apple-tesla-and-trims-nvidia-is-this-a-big-tech-rethink">Viking Bails On Apple, Tesla And Trims Nvidia: Is This A Big Tech Rethink?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43869433/walmart-expects-slower-growth-in-an-uncertain-time-cfo-says-on-earnings-call">Walmart Expects Slower Growth In ‘An Uncertain Time,' CFO Says On Earnings Call</a>
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SMCI

Benzinga Bulls And Bears: SMCI, Jet.AI, Palantir, OXY And Wall Street Retreats From Record Highs

The annual report of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) was released on Saturday morning, shedding light on the company&#8217;s robust performance in the insurance sector with a whopping 71% increase in operating earnings for the fourth quarter.
What Happened: According to Berkshire&#8217;s report, the Nebraska-based conglomerate, under the leadership of Warren Buffett, attributed this surge to the rise in interest rates that amplified its investment income and an uplift in its insurance business. The company&#8217;s operating earnings for the quarter were recorded at $14.5 billion.
A significant portion of the earnings increase was due to a 48% increase in insurance investment income, which amounted to $4.1 billion. The firm&#8217;s insurance underwriting business also experienced a strong recovery, with operating earnings multiplying fourfold to $3.4 billion.
GEICO, a major contributor to Berkshire&#8217;s insurance results, more than doubled its pretax underwriting earnings&nbsp;to $7.8 billion in 2024.&nbsp;This was achieved by reversing a years-long downward trend and adding new clients in the latter half of the year.
However, despite these positive results, Berkshire&nbsp;expects pretax losses of approximately&nbsp;$1.3 billion due to the wildfires that ravaged&nbsp;parts of Los Angeles last&nbsp;month. Furthermore, Buffett&#8217;s cash reserves increased&nbsp;to a record $334.2 billion&nbsp;at the end of 2024,&nbsp;marking the 10th consecutive quarter of growth.
In his <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024ltr.pdf">letter</a> to shareholders, Warren Buffett revealed the company&#8217;s performance exceeded his expectations. He also noted that the company paid more taxes than tech giants with trillion-dollar valuations.
&#8220;Berkshire Hathaway – paid far more in corporate income tax than the U.S. government had ever received from any company – even the American tech titans that commanded market values in the trillions. To be precise, Berkshire last year made four payments to the IRS that totaled $26.8 billion. That's about 5% of what all of corporate America paid. In addition, we paid sizable amounts for income taxes to foreign governments and to 44 states,&#8221; he mentioned in the letter. 
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Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s property-casualty (P/C) insurance remains its core business. The company distinguishes itself&nbsp;in the insurance industry by&nbsp;taking on risks that other private insurers shy away from, while maintaining a disciplined approach to avoid underpriced policies.
Why It Matters: The substantial increase in Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s Q4 operating profits signifies a strong recovery and growth in its insurance and investment sectors. The rise in interest rates played a crucial role in boosting the company&#8217;s investment income, contributing to the overall surge in earnings.
The robust recovery of the firm&#8217;s insurance underwriting business and the significant contribution from GEICO also played a pivotal role in the earnings increase. 
The growth of P/C insurance is directly linked to increasing economic risks.&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway believes one-year risk&nbsp;assumptions are generally manageable but&nbsp;remains flexible to adapt policies&nbsp;as needed. This strategic approach has allowed the company to stay ahead in the industry and ensure its continued growth.
Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s investment strategy is also noteworthy. The company&nbsp;remains committed to investing the&nbsp;majority of shareholder funds in&nbsp;equities, primarily American companies with&nbsp;significant international operations. 
This strategy of prioritizing&nbsp;ownership in strong businesses over&nbsp;holding cash-equivalent assets ensures&nbsp;long-term growth and value for&nbsp;its investors.
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The U.S. government has reportedly issued a diplomatic questionnaire to European leaders. The questionnaire seeks to understand their position on Ukraine&#8217;s security and their readiness to defend <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935659/mary-trump-blasts-uncle-over-wildfire-comments-if-donald-trump-can-profit-from-your-death-he-will-facilitate-it">Ukraine without U.S. leadership</a>.
What Happened: The questionnaire is seen as a measure of European leaders&#8217; determination amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict. It included questions like, &#8220;Are&nbsp;there any countries you believe&nbsp;would be indispensable, like maybe&nbsp;the United States of America?&#8221; and &#8220;Specifically,&nbsp;what short-term and long-term resources&nbsp;do you think will be&nbsp;required from the United States?&#8221;
According to Mary Trump, President Donald Trump's estranged niece, some have found these questions offensive, suggesting that the US is reconsidering its role in the conflict. This change in stance is believed to be due to&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;and his administration aligning with&nbsp;Vladimir Putin&#8216;s Moscow agenda.
&#8220;Why suddenly is the United States riddled with such uncertainty about its role in the conflict? That's simple: it's because Donald Trump and his corrupt fascist regime are aligned with the agenda of Vladimir Putin and Moscow. This is a travesty. And it's a travesty that the people in charge, including those at the State Department, care nothing and know nothing about diplomacy and statecraft,&#8221; Mary Trump wrote in her latest blog <a href="https://www.marytrump.org/p/at-the-fulcrum-of-history">post</a>. 
In response, European leaders are escalating their efforts to counteract US foreign policy. An emergency summit was convened in Paris last week, attended by France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark, along with top EU and NATO officials, to devise a response to these developments.
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The U.S. seems to be shifting its responsibilities onto its allies, waiting to see who will stand for it. This change in U.S. policy has created increasing&nbsp;uncertainty about its role in&nbsp;the conflict, leaving&nbsp;European leaders scrambling to respond.
&#8220;Donald's increasingly hostile stance towards Ukraine and continuing appeasement of Putin has European leaders scrambling to respond to yet another reckless move by the United States,&#8221; she added in the post. 
Mary Trump mentioned that President Volodomyr Zelensky has remained clear himself as to&nbsp;Ukraine&#8217;s&nbsp;position on what the future of Ukraine looks like.
&#8220;Donald is calling this the grotesque display that occurred in Saudi Arabia a "peace negotiation," but Zelensky very properly is calling bullshit. He originally had scheduled a visit Saudi Arabia but canceled it when he realized that the United States and Russia planned to meet without giving Ukraine, the aggrieved party, a seat at the negotiating table,&#8221; she said. 
Why It Matters: The US&#8217;s shift in stance towards the Ukraine conflict is a significant development. The questionnaire, seen as a test of European resolve, has implications for the global balance of power and the future of international diplomacy. 
The response of European leaders to this questionnaire and the subsequent actions will be crucial in shaping the course of the Ukraine conflict and the role of the US in global conflicts.
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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending Feb. 21:
 Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>): The utility company saw an increase of interest from Benzinga readers during the week. The company will report fourth-quarter financial results next week. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $1.60, up from $1.13 in last year's fourth quarter according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro. </a>The company has missed analyst estimates for earnings per share in two straight quarters, while beating in eight of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter revenue of $4.36 billion. The company has missed analyst estimates in six straight quarters and seven of the last 10 quarters overall. Sempra's report could be followed closer than normal given the company's presence in the California market where<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42899953/five-dead-in-los-angeles-wildfires-utilities-face-scrutiny"> wildfires took place.</a>
The stock was up around 3% for the week, as seen in the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below. Shares are up 21% over the last year.
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Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>): Investors paid close attention to the energy company this week, which has been a top performing stock over the last year. With ties to the nuclear energy business, the stock has soared and is up over 200% in the last year. JPMorgan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43039348/are-utilities-the-new-tech-why-entergy-nisource-vistra-are-jpmorgans-top-picks-for-2025">named the stock</a> one of the top utility stocks for 2025 earlier this year. The company is scheduled to report fourth-quarter financial results Thursday Feb. 27. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share. The company has beat analyst estimates in two straight quarter and four of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $3.89 billion. The company has beaten analyst estimates in two of the last three quarters, but missed estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters. Several analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VST/analyst-ratings">reiterated bullish ratings </a>on the stock in recent weeks with BMO maintaining an Outperform and raising the price target from $151 to $191.
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Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>): The large Chinese e-commerce stock saw strong interest over the week thanks to earnings results and increased investments in the artificial intelligence sector. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">beat third-quarter </a>revenue and earnings per share estimates. The company has now beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters, while missing revenue estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters. In the quarterly results, Alibaba saw revenue grow across many segments on a year-over-year basis. Alibaba said it expects its international e-commerce unit to be profitable in the next quarter. The company also said it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43874037/alibaba-sees-ai-gold-rush-in-cloud-computing-not-open-and-closed-source-modelshints-monetization-lies-in-powering-ai-not-selling-it">expects to invest</a> more in Cloud and AI in the next three years than in the last decade. Alibaba is focusing on cloud computing as the primary monetization effort for its AI efforts instead of AI models.
Multiple Alibaba analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings"> raised their price targets </a>on the stock after the quarterly results, including Benchmark's Fawne Jiang who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43888574/alibabas-ai-expansion-e-commerce-growth-reinforce-bullish-analyst-outlook">maintained a Buy rating</a> and raised the target from $118 to $190. Jiang said the company's e-commerce business is rebounding along with the investments in cloud and AI.
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AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>): The dispensing systems company saw strong interest from Benzinga readers during the week. The company recently reported fourth-quarter financial results with earnings per share beating analyst estimates and revenue missing analyst estimates. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATR/analyst-ratings">saw several analysts </a>recently maintain bullish ratings, while lowering their price targets. Given the rising interest in the stock and the $10 billion market capitalization, AptarGroup could be a stock to watch for investors. The stock was up around 2% in the last week and shares are up 5% over the last year.
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Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>): The aerospace company recently reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43697801/howmet-aerospace-q4-revenue-up-92-beats-estimatesprovides-2025-outlook-amid-boeing-and-airbus-uncertainty">fourth-quarter financial results </a>with earnings per share and revenue topping estimates. The company has now beat analyst estimates for earnings per share in eight straight quarters and for revenue in nine of the last 10 quarters. In the quarter, the company saw double-digit growth across many of the reporting segments on a year-over-year basis. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HWM/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets </a>on the stock after the financial results. Howmet executives said they expect aftermarket growth for spares of 20% to 25% year-over-year in 2025. Executives also cautioned on renegotiations of long-term contracts and the potential tariff impact.
The stock was up slightly during the week and shares are up over 100% in the last year.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy-sector" target="_blank" rel="noopener">미국 에너지 부문</a>은 유가가 치솟고 시장이 도널드 트럼프 정부 하에서 규제 완화 전환을 예상하면서, 2025년을 강력하게 시작해 다른 부문을 능가했다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">주요 석유 회사</a>인 엑손모빌(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), 쉐브론(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), 쉘(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>)은 한때 적은 자산으로 초고속 성장하는 거대 기술 기업들과 대척점에 있었지만, 이제는 거대 기술 기업을 대상으로 가치를 창출하는 것을 목표로 하고 있다.
셰브론, GE 버노바(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), 엔진넘버원(Engine No.1)은 2027년까지 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43308041/chevron-ge-vernova-engine-no-1-bet-big-on-ai-power-but-is-it-too-late" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인공지능(AI) 데이터센터</a>를 가동하기 위해 합작 투자를 시작했다. 그리고 엑손모빌은 탄소 포집 사업을 통해 저탄소 전력을 제공하는 데 주력할 것이다. 쉘은 태양 에너지와 배터리 저장 시설, 그리고 로드아일랜드에 있는 천연가스 공장을 활용하고자 한다.
블룸버그 통신에 따르면, 석유 대기업 3사의 4분기 수익은 화석 연료 공급이 수요를 초과하는 상황에 직면해 마진이 타격을 입었고, 이로 인해 공격적인 AI 데이터 센터에 대한 야심 찬 계획을 추진 중인 거대 기술 기업에 의존하게 되었다고 한다.
그러나 중국 딥시크의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43390988/deepseek-and-nvidia-under-us-investigation-ai-market-shakeup-wipes-out-1-trillion-in-tech-value" target="_blank" rel="noopener">저렴한 저전력</a> AI 모델의 등장으로 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)가 지원하는 오픈AI가 다른 빅테크 기업과 경쟁하도록 했고, 잠재적으로 데이터센터의 필요성을 줄임으로써 석유 회사들에게 실망감을 안겨주기도 했다. 석유 회사들은 천연가스 발전에 대한 수요 증가에 베팅하고 있다.
이들 석유 대기업은 유가 수요의 정점을 앞두고 투자자들을 유인하기 위해 자사주매입과 배당금을 지급했으나 주주 수익 전략은 한계에 도달했다.
엑손모빌은 2024년 배당금과 자사주 매입에 360억 달러에 달하는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43389620/exxon-mobil-q4-earnings-mixed-results-but-ceo-promises-profitable-growth-well-into-the-future" target="_blank" rel="noopener">잉여현금흐름</a> 전체를 지출했지만, 여전히 S&amp;P 500 지수 평균 대비 46% 할인된 가격에 거래되고 있다.
엑손은 2026년까지 연간 200억 달러 규모의 자사주매입 프로그램을 확대할 계획이고, 쉐브론은 올해 주주들에게 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43382627/chevron-falls-as-q4-profits-decline-amid-lower-oil-output-dividend-hike-offers-silver-lining" target="_blank" rel="noopener">270억 달러</a>의 현금을 돌려 주었다.
미국은 현재 세계 최대의 석유 생산국이지만 에너지 관련 주식은 S&amp;P 500 지수에서 3.2%에 불과다. 거대 석유 기업의 할인된 평가액 중 일부는 수익을 내지 못한 높은 자본 지출 때문이다.
에너지 전환으로 인해 시장은 배당금과 자사주 매입의 지속 가능성에 대해 불안해하고 있다. 원자재 가격 변동의 변동성도 현금 보유량이 많은 빅테크에 비해 화석연료의 가치를 떨어뜨렸다.
골드만삭스의 단 스트루이벤(Daan Struyven)은 도널드 트럼프의 캐나다에 대한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/11/42212364/trumps-tariff-threat-to-canada-may-disrupt-oil-markets-inflate-prices-would-likely-raise-the-price-of-fuels-says-analyst" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25% 관세</a>가 미국의 연료 가격을 상승시키고 인플레이션을 유발할 것으로 예상한다. 운송 비용의 상승은 석유 유통 회사의 이익에도 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
스트루이벤은 최근 미국이 러시아, 이란, 베네수엘라의 석유 공급을 더욱 제한할 경우 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43036184/us-energy-sector-enjoys-strong-start-to-2025-analysts-eye-constructive-setup-for-chevron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">유가가 배랄덩 90달러</a>에 이를 것으로 예상한다고 말했다.
투자자들은 United States Oil Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>) 펀드를 통해 원유에 투자할 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 월요일(3일) 엑손모빌은 0.24% 상승, 쉐브론은 0.10% 상승했고 쉘 주가는 1.89% 하락 마감했다.
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국제에너지기구(IEA)는 2025년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">세계 석유 수요</a> 전망을 소폭 수정해 <a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-december-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">이전에 예상했던</a> 일일 110만 배럴에서 105만 배럴로 감소할 것으로 전망했다. 새로운 전망은 경제 상황 개선과 <a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-january-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">연료 가격 하락</a>을 반영하면서 전 세계 수요를 일평균 1억 4천만 배럴로 예상한다.
2024년 4분기에는 석유 수요가 강하게 반등했다. 일일 150만 배럴이 증가하며 2023년 말 이후 가장 높은 성장률을 기록했다.
IEA는 이러한 급증을 연료 가격 하락, 북부 지역의 추운 날씨, 미국의 석유 화학 활동 증가 때문이라고 설명했다. 그러나 2025년 석유 수요 증가율은 2024년을 넘어 설 가능성이 있지만 2023년의 일일 2백만 배럴 이상의 증가율에는 미치지 못할 것이다.
한편, 석유수출국기구(OPEC)는 2025년에 <a href="https://momr.opec.org/pdf-download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">일일 145만 배럴의</a> 더 높은 수요 증가를 예상하고 있다.
중국, 인도, 아프리카 국가를 포함한 주요 아시아 시장의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/11/41899890/opec-cuts-2024-oil-demand-forecast-for-fourth-straight-month-amid-chinas-economic-slowdown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">부진한 데이터로</a> 인해 OPEC은 2024년 석유 수요 증가 전망을 여러 차례 수정했다. 그럼에도 불구하고 OPEC 전망치는 월가 은행이나 사우디 아람코의 전망치보다 더 낙관적으로 보였다.
중국은 11월에 휘발유 소비 증가와 거의 3년 만에 최저치를 기록한 디젤 가격 하락에 힘입어 석유 수요가 크게 증가했다.
IEA는 중국 부동산 시장의 안정화 조짐이 석유 수요의 추가 회복을 뒷받침할 수 있다고 강조했다. 월스트리트저널은 중국이 2025년에 석유 소비량을 하루 22만 배럴 늘릴 것으로 예상하는데, 이는 2024년의 하루 18만 배럴 증가에 비해 크게 증가한 수치라고 <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/iea-trims-oil-demand-outlook-but-still-expects-stronger-growth-this-year-a972c71b?mod=business_lead_pos4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도했다</a>.
최근 러시아의 에너지 부문과 해운 네트워크를 겨냥한 미국의 제재와 이란의 그림자 함대를 겨냥한 조치는 전 세계 석유 공급에 차질을 빚을 수 있다. 이러한 조치는 중국과 인도와 같은 주요 구매자가 대체 공급원을 찾도록 강요할 수 있다.
월스트리트저널은 브렌트유 가격은 배럴당 80달러, 미국 서부 텍사스산 중질유(WTI유)는 배럴당 77달러에 거래되며 공급 부족에 대한 시장의 우려를 반영하고 있다고 보도했다.
지정학적 압력에도 불구하고 2024년 12월 세계 석유 공급은 나이지리아와 리비아의 생산량 증가에 힘입어 소폭 증가했다. IEA는 2025년에 미국, 브라질, 캐나다 등 비OPEC+ 국가들이 주도하여 매일 180만 배럴의 공급 증가를 예상하고 있다. 그러나 제재나 기상 관련 장애로 인해 기존 석유 재고가 급격히 줄어들 수 있다고 경고했다.
주목할 만한 석유 주식으로는 엑손모빌(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), 쉐브론(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), 쉘(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>), 토탈에너지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>), 페트로브라스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBR#NYSE">PBR</a>), BP(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)가 있다.
투자자들은 United States Oil ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) 및 ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>)를 통해 석유 시장에 노출될 수 있다.
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우크라이나가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/01/42769181/natural-gas-prices-surge-as-arctic-blast-freezes-us-3-stocks-on-the-move" target="_blank" rel="noopener">운송 계약</a> 갱신을 거부한 후 수요일 구 소련 시대의 우크라이나 파이프라인을 통한 러시아 가스 수출이 중단된 것으로 알려졌다.
상세 내용: 러시아 가스 회사인 가스프롬(Gazprom)은 가스 흐름이 GMT 기준 0500시에 중단되었다고 밝혔다. 이는 우크라이나가 운송 계약을 갱신하기를 거부한 것으로, 널리 예상된 조치였다.
로이터 통신에 따르면 우크라이나 대통령 볼로디미르 젤렌스키는 텔레그램에 러시아 천연가스의 우크라이나 통과 중단이 &#8220;모스크바의 가장 큰 패배 중 하나&#8221;라고 썼다.
젤렌스키는 동맹국들이 유럽에 더 많은 가스를 공급하여 러시아 공급 중단으로 인한 공백을 메워줄 것을 촉구했다. &#8220;유럽의 진정한 파트너들로부터 시장에 더 많은 가스가 공급될수록, 우리는 러시아에 대한 유럽 에너지 의존의 마지막 부정적인 결과를 더 빨리 극복할 수 있을 것이다&#8221;라고 그가 적었다.
다음 읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/othermarkets/%EB%BC%88%EA%B9%8C%EC%A7%80-%EC%8B%9C%EB%A0%A4%EC%9A%B4-%EB%B6%81%EA%B7%B9-%ED%95%9C%ED%8C%8C%EA%B0%80-%EC%A0%91%EA%B7%BC%ED%95%A8%EC%97%90-%EB%94%B0%EB%9D%BC-%EC%B2%9C%EC%97%B0-%EA%B0%80%EC%8A%A4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘뼈를 시리게 하는&#8217; 북극 한파가 다가오며 천연가스 가격 급등</a>
2025년 유럽으로의 액화천연가스(LNG 수출이 증가할 것으로 예상됨에 따라 데본 에너지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) 및 셰니에르 에너지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>)를 포함한 미국 기반 액화천연가스 수출업체의 주가는 목요일 상승했다.
&#8220;셰니에르의 LNG는 우크라이나 전쟁에 대한 유럽의 대응에서 중요한 역할을 했으며, 공급의 안전성, 즉 생산의 신뢰성과 배송의 유연성이 현재와 향후 수십 년 동안 얼마나 중요한지를 보여주었다&#8221;고 코리 그린달(Corey Grindal), 셰니에르 에너지의 COO가 2023년 <a href="https://www.lng2023.org/news/cheniere-key-contributor-european-energy-security" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인터뷰</a>에서 말했다.
그린달은 &#8220;셰니에르가 2022년 전 세계 LNG의 약 11%를 생산했으며, 셰니에르의 LNG의 70% 이상이 유럽으로 수출되었다.&#8221;고 덧붙였다.
유럽연합 집행위원회는 성명을 발표하여 EU가 러시아 가스 흐름 중단을 예상하고 준비했다고 밝혔다.
&#8220;유럽 가스 인프라는 비러시아 원천의 가스를 제공할 만큼 유연하다&#8221;고 위원회 대변인이 말했다. &#8220;2022년 이후로 상당한 새로운 LNG 수입 용량이 강화되었다.&#8221;
로이터에 따르면 헝가리는 투르크스트림(TurkStream) 파이프라인을 통해 계속 러시아 가스를 받을 것이며, 러시아 가스의 마지막 남은 유럽 구매국인 슬로바키아와 오스트리아는 다른 공급을 마련했다.
슬로바키아 정부는 화요일에 가스 부족 위험이 없다고 발표했으며, 국영 가스 회사인 SPP는 BP PLC(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), 엑손모빌(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), 쉘 PLC(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) 등 대형 국제 공급업체들과 가스 공급 계약을 체결했다고 밝혔다.
투자자들은 SPDR Select Energy Sector Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)를 통해 더 넓은 에너지 부문을 모니터링할 수 있다. 이 펀드는 원유와 천연가스를 주로 개발하고 생산하는 22개 회사들로 구성된 S&amp;P 에너지 선택 섹터 지수를 추적한다.

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<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%A4%91%EA%B5%AD%EC%9D%98-%EC%88%98%EC%B6%9C-%EA%B7%9C%EC%A0%9C%EA%B0%80-%EC%98%81%ED%96%A5%EC%9D%84-%EB%AF%B8%EC%B9%98%EB%8A%94-%EB%AF%B8%EA%B5%AD-%EA%B8%B0%EC%97%85%EB%93%A4%EC%97%90-%EB%B3%B4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">중국의 수출 단속이 보잉, 록히드 마틴 등에 타격을 미쳤습니다</a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">새로이 등장한 블록</h3>
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<li>스타벅스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)가 중국 사업의 일부 지분을 매각하려고 한다. 최근 1분기 중국 내 동일 매장 매출이 14% 감소하면서, 시애틀에 본사를 둔 이 커피 소매업체는 치열한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/11/42117962/starbucks-eyes-stake-sale-in-china-amid-fierce-competition-and-falling-sales">경제적 및 경쟁적 압박</a>에 적응하기 위한 파트너십을 모색하고 있다.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h3>
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<li>스낵 제조업체 하스사이드 푸드 솔루션스(Hearthside Food Solutions)이 파산했다. 사모펀드 소속 회사는 파트너스 그룹 홀딩 AG(Partners Group Holding AG)와 찰스뱅크 캐피털 파트너스(Charlesbank Capital Partners)의 소유 하에 쌓인 19억 달러의 부채를 정리하려고 한다. 두 회사는 하스사이드를 24억 달러 이상에 인수했다. 자산과 부채는 각각 10억 달러에서 100억 달러 사이이다. 작년에는 미국에서 파산한 사모펀드 포트폴리오 회사의 수가 <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/private-equity-portfolio-companies-on-track-for-most-bankruptcies-since-2020-74886821">2020년의 파산 건수를 초과</a>했다. 2024년이 더 나쁠지는 지켜봐야 한다.</li>
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<li>노스볼트(Northvolt)가 58억 달러의 부채로 파산 신청을 했다. 스웨덴 배터리 제조업체인 노스볼트는 폭스바겐 AG(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>)와 BMW AG(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>)에 배터리를 공급하며 작년에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31506581/volkswagen-bmw-battery-supplier-northvolt-eyes-raising-5b-via-debt">부채를 조달하기 위해 은행과 협상</a>했던 기억이 있다. 이제는 미국 챕터 11 파산 보호 신청에 따라 구조조정을 희망하고 있다.</li>
</ul>
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/42024210/benzinga-bulls-and-bears-tesla-disney-gold-and-hedge-funds-project-bitcoin-to-hit-100k-150k">벤징가의 불스 및 베어스: 테슬라, 디즈니, 금 &#8211; 그리고 헤지펀드가 비트코인이 10만 달러에서 15만 달러에 이를 것이라고 전망</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서의 업데이트</h3>
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<li>구글의 앤트로픽(Anthropic)에 대한 20억 달러 투자 계획이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/10/35474706/googles-ai-ambitions-grow-with-major-investment-in-openai-rival-anthropic">블룸버그</a>에 따르면 위험에 처해 있다. 앤트로픽은 제프 베이조스가 지원하는 인공지능(AI) 혁신 기업 오픈AI의 경쟁사입니다. 미국 법무부(DOJ)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">수요일 법원 제출에서</a> 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 온라인 검색 독점을 해체하기 위해 크롬 브라우저를 매각해야 한다고 권고했다. 여기서 끝나지 않는다. 규제 당국은 구글이 소비자가 정보를 검색하는 곳을 제어하는 회사와 어떤 거래도 할 수 없도록 금지해야 한다고 말했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42123646/google-anthropic-deal-in-jeopardy-as-us-justice-department-looks-to-snap-online-search-monopoly">이에는 AI 제품도 포함</a>된다.</li>
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<li>리키 윌리엄스(Ricky Williams)의 하이즈맨(Highsman)이 대마초 브랜드 프로즌 필즈(Frozen Fields)와 합병하여 톱 시드(Top Seed Inc)를 형성했다. 이 파트너십은 대마초와 대마 산업 분야를 통합하여 제품을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/42097662/ricky-williams-highsman-merges-with-hemp-brand-frozen-fields">향상시키고 공급망을 통제</a>한다.</li>
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<li>메이크마이트립(MakeMyTrip)이 하페이(Happay)를 크레드(CRED)로부터 인수했다. 이 거래는 인도에서 기업 여행 및 경비 관리 솔루션을 강화할 것으로 예상된다. 하페이의 팀은 메이크마이트립과 통합되어 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/11/42039458/makemytrip-agrees-to-acquire-happay-bolstering-its-arsenal-for-corporate-travel-solutions">900개 이상의 고객을 지원</a>할 것이다.</li>
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<li>앰코(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>)와 베리 글로벌 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BERY#NYSE">BERY</a>)가 주식 거래로 합병하기로 합의했으며, 이번 거래은 베리 주식을 주당 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/42069248/amcor-and-berry-seal-the-deal-73-59-per-share-merger-to-forge-packaging-powerhouse">73.59달러로 평가</a>했다.</li>
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<li>일본제철(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NISTF#OTC">NISTF</a>)의 경영진이 펜실베니아로 출장을 가서 US 스틸(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>)에 대한 150억 달러 인수 제안을 지지받으려 했다. 이 일본 철강 거인은 워싱턴에서 정치적 저항에 직면하고 있다. 모리 타카히로(Takahiro Mori), 일본제철의 부회장이 인수 찬성을 위해 토요일에 피츠버그에 도착했다. 이 거래는 조 바이든 대통령과 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선자가 모두 미국 철강회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42056111/nippon-steel-execs-rally-support-in-pennsylvania-amid-pushback-on-us-steel-takeover">미국 소유로 남아있기를 선호</a>한다고 반대에 직면하고 있다.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서의 메모</h3>
다윈 파이낸셜 컴퍼니(Darwin Financial Company)의 공동 설립자 조슈아 로빈슨(Joshua Robinson)은 INYOAG LLC와의 5,500만 달러 자금 조달 거래를 발표했다. 이 자금은 캘리포니아 이노 카운티에 있는 태양열 발전 광산 개발에 사용될 예정이며, 해당 지역에는 은, 납, 아연, 텅스텐 및 구리 매장량이 확인되어 있다. 로빈슨과의 대화 내용은 다음과 같다:
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">BZ: 다윈 금융과 기초 금속 광산업체 INYOAG 간의 거래 구조는 어떻게 되나요? </h4>
로빈슨: 이번 거래 구조는 5,500만 달러 프로젝트 자금 조달 패키지로, 세 가지 구성 요소로 나누어진다: 황화물 및 산화물 생산에 각각 1,750만 달러 및 1,250만 달러의 6년 만기 채권, 그리고 광산이 월 1,000만 달러의 매출을 달성할 경우에만 발동되는 2,000만 달러의 조건부 주식 투자이다. 우리는 두 생산 트랙에서 총 매출의 17%를 확보하며, 이는 안전한 록박스 방식으로 구조화된다. 이것은 단순한 주식 투자가 아니며, 우리는 추가적인 상승 가능성을 제공하기 위해 특별히 이렇게 설계했다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">추가 투자자/합작 투자 파트너를 찾고 있나요? </h4>
네, 우리는 이것을 여러 층의 상승 가능성을 창출하기 위해 고의적으로 구조화했다. 이는 광산 분야에서 꽤 독특한 접근 방식이다. 우리는 생산에서의 단기 현금 흐름과 상당한 확장 가능성을 제공하는 하이브리드 모델을 만들었다. 우리는 이미 기존 광산 업체들로부터 관심을 받고 있지만, 특히 중요한 광물의 전략적 가치를 이해하는 새로운 투자자들을 이 분야에 끌어들이는 것에 대해 기대하고 있다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">중요 광물의 외국 공급원에 의존하는 것의 단점은 무엇인가요? </h4>
중국의 최근 움직임은 여기서 긴급성을 강조한다. 중국은 이미 게르마늄과 갈륨에 대한 수출 통제를 시행했고, 최근 안티모니도 목록에 추가했다. 이는 더 이상 이론적인 문제가 아니라, 실제로 발생하고 있다. 우리는 방산 및 기술에 필수적인 이러한 광물에 대해 공급망의 지역적 회복력을 구축해야 한다. 다윈 광산은 단일 자산에서 여러 중요한 광물의 국내 공급원을 구축할 수 있는 독특한 기회를 제공한다. 이는 찾기 어려운 일이다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">광산은 태양열로 운영되나요? </h4>
100MW 시설은 광산만을 전력 공급하는 것이 아니라, 우리가 생산하는 광물로 발전소 규모의 에너지 저장 시스템을 개발할 수 있는 충분한 청정 에너지를 생성할 것이다. 이는 우리의 광산 운영이 청정 에너지 배치를 직접 지원하는 선순환을 만든다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2025년 목표는 무엇인가요? </h4>
2025년의 주요 목표는 자금 지원 후 6개월 이내에 황화물 생산을 하루 300톤으로, 9개월 이내에 산화물 생산을 하루 200톤으로 끌어올리는 것이다. 이는 월 1,000만 달러의 매출을 달성하게 되며, 그 후 심화된 광산 개발 프로그램이 발동다.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">새로 등장한 블록</h3>
에볼런트 헬스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/evh" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for EVH">EVH</a>)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40529349/evolent-health-explores-sale-garners-inbound-interest-from-private-equity-firms" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">매물로 나온 것</a>으로 알려졌다. 버지니아 주 알링턴에 본사를 둔 이 소프트웨어 회사는 인수 문의를 받은 후 경매 프로세스를 시작했다. 잠재적인 구혼자 중에는 TPG(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tpg" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for TPG">TPG</a>), 클레이톤, 듀블리에 &amp; 라이스(Clayton, Dubilier &amp; Rice), KKR &amp; 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kkr" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for KKR">KKR</a>)가 있다. 로이터는 건강 보험사 엘레반스 헬스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/elv" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ELV">ELV</a>)가 한 사모 펀드 파트너와 협력하여 거래를 추진할 수 있다고 보고했다.
<div class="sc-grPMMF hjTkfb ticker-box-wrapper">암 치료제 개발에 주력하는 기업인 크로노스 바이오(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kron" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for KRON">KRON</a>)가 인수나 합병 등 &#8216;전략적 대안&#8217;을 모색하고 있다. 캘리포니아주 샌머테이오에 본사를 둔 크로노스 바이오는 9월 30일 현재 1억 2,490만 달러의 현금 보유고를 보고했다.</div>
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생고뱅(OTCPK:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/codgf" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CODGF">CODGF</a>) (OTCPK:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/codyy" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CODYY">CODYY</a>)은 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/st-gobain-is-said-to-weigh-2-5-billion-sale-of-auto-glass-unit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">블룸버그</a>에 따르면 최대 25억 유로(26억 달러)에 달하는 자동차 유리 사업부 매각을 고려하고 있다. 이 회사는 광범위한 비즈니스 평가의 일환으로 이러한 전략적 움직임을 고려하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다. 이번 매각은 운영을 간소화하고 핵심 사업 분야에 집중하려는 생고뱅(Saint-Gobain)의 노력과 일치한다.
쉘(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shel" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SHEL" data-google-interstitial="false">SHEL</a>)은 탄소 상쇄 포트폴리오의 대부분을 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/shell-aims-to-sell-majority-stake-in-carbon-offsets-business?srnd=phx-deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">폐기하려고</a> 한다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-08-31/shell-silently-abandoned-its-100-million-a-year-plan-to-offset-co2-emissions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2018</a>년에 수십 개의 프로젝트를 포괄하는 오프셋 포트폴리오를 처음 출시했다.
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유니레버(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>)는 우녹스(Unox) 수프, 코니멕스(Conimex) 조미료 등 일부 네덜란드 식품 브랜드의 판매를 모색하고 있다. 로이터에 따르면 회사는 대신 자사의 가장 큰 &#8216;파워&#8217; 라벨에 집중할 것이라고 한다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h3>
알렉스 존스(Alex Jones)의 미디어 회사인 인포워스(Infowars)가 디 어니언(The Onion)에 인수되었다는 소식이다. 이 거래의 뒷받침은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">샌디 훅(</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">Sandy Hook</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">) 피해자</a> 가족들로, 이들은 존스가 10억 달러 이상의 명예훼손 판결을 지고 있는 상황에서 이 거래를 시가에 상징적 정의라고 찬양했다. 일론 머스크 및 터커 칼슨 등 우파 인사들의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36168941/elon-musks-controversial-move-alex-jones-returns-to-x-after-user-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">동정을 받아온</a> 존스는 눈에 띄게 괴로워하는 소셜 미디어 영상을 통해 &#8220;민주당&#8221;을 비난하며 인수를 확인했다.
다이아몬드 스포츠 그룹(Diamond Sports Group)의 구조 조정에는 부채를 약 90억 달러에서 2억 달러로 줄이는 것이 포함될 것이라고 <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42388454/diamond-sports-group-emerges-bankruptcy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN</a>이 보도했다. 구조조정 계획은 다이아몬드가 부채 보유자들로부터 &#8220;거의 만장일치의 지지&#8221;로 분류한 것을 받았다. 현재 1억 달러의 유동성을 보유하고 있는 다이아몬드는 파산 상태에서 벗어나 독립 기업으로 운영될 예정이다. 모회사인 싱클레어(Sinclair)는 2019년에 폭스(Fox)로부터 지역 채널을 106억 달러에 인수하기 위해 80억 달러의 빚을 졌다. 그 빚은 다이아몬드의 파산에 기여했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 업데이트</h3>
현재 휴마나(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hum" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for HUM" data-google-interstitial="false">HUM</a>)가 적극적으로 매각을 추진하고 있다는 구체적인 징후는 없다. 시그나 그룹(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ci" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CI" data-google-interstitial="false">CI</a>)이 휴마나를 인수한다는 최근 추측이 확실하게 해결되었으며, 시그나는 현재로서는 휴마나와의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41877573/cigna-not-pursuing-humana-merger-stock-soars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">합병을 추진하지 않는다</a>고 명시적으로 밝혔다. 이러한 해명은 새로운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">공화당 행정부와 의회</a> 하에서 보다 관대한 독점 금지 검토가 이루어질 가능성에 따라 선거 후 소문이 다시 불붙은 후에 나온 것이다.
스피릿 항공(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/save" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SAVE" data-google-interstitial="false">SAVE</a>)는 더 이상 프론티어 항공(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ulcc" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ULCC" data-google-interstitial="false">ULCC</a>)과 거래 협상을 진행하지 않는다. 현재 파산 계획을 확정하기 위해 채권 보유자와 사전 논의가 진행 중이다. 이 항공사는 계속해서 증가하는 손실과 다가오는 부채 만기 문제로 어려움을 겪고 있다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41932146/spirit-airlines-nears-bankruptcy-creditors-may-approve-equity-cancellation-heres-what-it-means-for-investors-as-shares-fall-with-a-thud" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">월스트리트 저널</a>에 따르면 파산 신청은 몇 주 안에 이뤄질 것으로 예상된다.
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메이 파마(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/meip" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for MEIP" data-google-interstitial="false">MEIP</a>)는 계속해서 M&amp;A 기회를 모색하고 있으며 오펜하이머(Oppenheimer &amp; Co., Inc.)를 전담 재무 자문사로 고용하여 프로세스를 지원한다. 2025회계연도 1분기 동안 회사는 인력 감축을 포함한 현금 보존 노력을 시작했으며, 이는 회사의 운영 및 전략 방향이 발전함에 따라 단계적으로 계속될 것이다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서의 메모</h3>
월스트리트는 공화당이 의회를 장악하고 규제를 완화함에 따라 M&amp;A가 급증할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 분석가들은 리나 칸(Lina Khan) 연방거래위원회(FTC) 위원장의 해임으로 인해 독점 금지 조사가 쉬워질 것으로 예상하고 있다. 뱅크 오브 아메리카는 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선자와 같은 공화당 행정부가 역사적으로 민주당 행정부에 비해 금융 부문 M&amp;A 활동을 50% 이상 육성했다는 점을 강조한다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카는 또한 금리 인하가 발효되고 경제 상황이 안정화됨에 따라 2025년은 M&amp;A에 있어 더 좋은 해가 될 수 있다고 예측한다. 다음은 은행이 수집한 5가지 잠재적 목표 목록이다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">전체 목록</a>을 보려면 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">여기를 클릭</a>하세요.
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<th>회사</th>
<th>섹터</th>
<th>시가 총액 ($M)</th>
<th>기업 가치 대비 잉여 현금 흐름 (%)</th>
<th>장기 성장 기대치 (%)</th>
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<td>유니버셜 헬스 서비스 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/uhs" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for UHS" data-google-interstitial="false">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>헬스케어</td>
<td>13,932</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>25.3</td>
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<td>랄프 로렌 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for RL" data-google-interstitial="false">RL</a>)</td>
<td>소비재</td>
<td>12,473</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.5</td>
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<td>파라마운트 글로벌 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/para" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for PARA" data-google-interstitial="false">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>통신 서비스</td>
<td>7,250</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>46.4</td>
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<td>자빌 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/jbl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for JBL" data-google-interstitial="false">JBL</a>)</td>
<td>기술</td>
<td>14,480</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>12.7</td>
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<td>해즈브로 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/has" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for HAS" data-google-interstitial="false">HAS</a>)</td>
<td>소비재</td>
<td>9,215</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>27.5</td>
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바이킹 펀드 매니지먼트(Viking Fund Management)의 최근 13F 공시를 보면, 2024년 대선을 앞두고 일부 석유 기업 주식을 매도하는 등 3분기에 어떤 회사를 사고 팔았는지 확인할 수 있다. 13F 공시를 통해 보고한 포지션은 다음과 같다.
우선, 바이킹펀드매니지먼트는 3분기에 일부 대형 석유 회사의 포지션을 포함하여 8개 종목을 완전히 매각했다.
<h3>3분기 매도 종목:</h3>
&#8211; 마라톤 오일 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>) 
&#8211; 쉘 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) 
&#8211; SM 에너지 컴퍼니 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>) 
&#8211; 서던 코퍼 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>) 
&#8211; 소시에다드 퀴미카 미네라 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>) 
&#8211; 머피 USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>) 
&#8211; 사노피 SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NYSE">SNY</a>) 
&#8211; 캑터스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHD#NYSE">WHD</a>)
다음은 3분기에 펀드에 추가된 신규 주식이다. 분기 말 기준으로 달러 가치에 따라 크기별로 정렬되었다.
<h3>3분기 신규 매수 종목:</h3>
&#8211; 코디악 가스 서비스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>) 
&#8211; EQT 코퍼레이션 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) 
&#8211; HF 싱클레어 코퍼레이션 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DINO#NYSE">DINO</a>) 
&#8211; 웨더포드 인터네셔널 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>) 
&#8211; NRG 에너지 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) 
&#8211; 버티브 홀딩스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) 
&#8211; 차트 인더스트리즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>) 
&#8211; 비스타 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) 
&#8211; 유나이티드 마이크로엘릭트로닉스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) 
&#8211; 에버소스 에너지 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) 
&#8211; 포트랜드 제너럴 일렉트릭 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>) 
&#8211; 레스토랑 브랜즈 인터내셔널 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>) 
&#8211; 뉴트리엔 (NTR.TO – Canada)
주요 변화: 바이킹펀드는 기존 포지션에 대한 여러 가지 변화를 보였고, 새로운 포지션을 개시하기도 했다.
다음은 분기 중 기존 보유 주식 중 추가 매수 규모가 가장 큰 종목이다.
&#8211; 키비타스 리소시스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>): +16,900% 
&#8211; 브로드컴 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): +882% 
&#8211; 라이온델바젤 인더스트리즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): +400% 
&#8211; 리오 틴토 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>): +386% 
&#8211; 다우 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): +200%
다음은 분기 중 기존 보유 주식 중 매도 규모가 가장 큰 종목이다.
&#8211; 텍사스 퍼시픽 랜드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>): -60% 
&#8211; 테슬라 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -50% 
&#8211; 할리버튼 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>): -40% 
&#8211; 엑슨모빌 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): -36% 
&#8211; 오빈티브 (OVV.TO – Canada): -33%
왜 중요한가: 다음은 분기 말 기준으로 바이킹펀드에서 가장 큰 포지션을 달러 가치와 펀드에서 차지하는 비율로 순위를 매긴 것이다.
&#8211; 브로드컴: 2,796만 달러, 4.5% 
&#8211; 애브비 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): 2,488만 달러, 4.0% 
&#8211; 넥스테라 에너지 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): 2,265만 달러, 3.7% 
&#8211; 엔터지 코퍼레이션 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): 1,627만 달러, 2.6% 
&#8211; 블랙록(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): 1,424만 달러, 2.3%
바이킹펀드는 브로드컴에 대한 포지션을 크게 늘렸으며, 여전히 가장 큰 보유 종목이다. 또한 분기 동안 여러 석유주가 매각되었지만, 에너지 관련 새로운 포지션들이 열리기도 했다.
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