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Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman are New York City-based Tapestry's fashion and accessory brands. The firm's products are sold through about 1,400 company-operated stores, wholesale channels, and e-commerce in North America (64% of fiscal 2024 sales), Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. Coach (76% of sales) is best known for affordable luxury leather products. Kate Spade (20%) is known for colorful patterns and graphics. Both Coach and Kate Spade specialize in women's handbags and accessories, 69% of Tapestry's fiscal 2024 sales. Stuart Weitzman (4%) generates virtually all its revenue from women's luxury footwear.

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South&nbsp;Korea's&nbsp;Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said it has halted&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43763629/south-korea-joins-italy-in-halting-downloads-of-chinas-deepseek-amid-global-scrutiny-over-privacy-issues" rel="noreferrer noopener">new downloads of&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43763629/south-korea-joins-italy-in-halting-downloads-of-chinas-deepseek-amid-global-scrutiny-over-privacy-issues" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek</a>.
A Russian court has&nbsp;imposed a fine on&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)&nbsp;Google&nbsp;for hosting a&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;video that&nbsp;provides instructions to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/02/43772605/moscow-slaps-google-with-fine-for-youtube-video-showing-russian-troops-how-to-surrender" rel="noreferrer noopener">Russian soldiers on how to surrender</a>.
Mexico reiterates its&nbsp;warning to take legal action&nbsp;against&nbsp;Google&nbsp;over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43771526/after-google-stands-firm-on-gulf-of-america-label-mexico-says-its-waiting-for-a-new-response-or-will-proceed-to-court">the naming of the</a>&nbsp;&#8220;Gulf of Mexico&#8221;&nbsp;on its&nbsp;Maps service.
Earnings Results
Bumble&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) reported fourth-quarter revenue of&nbsp;$261.6 million&nbsp;which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$260.47 million&nbsp;and&nbsp;is a&nbsp;decrease from revenue of&nbsp;$273.64 million&nbsp;from&nbsp;the same period last year.&nbsp;Total Paying Users fell&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43797993/bumble-shares-drop-after-q4-report-heres-why" rel="noreferrer noopener">57,000&nbsp;from the previous quarter</a>.
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Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly considering adding advertising to&nbsp;Maps, mirroring&nbsp;Alphabet&nbsp;Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43761610/top-analyst-says-apple-maps-may-introduce-ads-similar-to-its-google-counterpart-as-the-tech-giant-explores-new-revenue-stream" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Maps&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43761610/top-analyst-says-apple-maps-may-introduce-ads-similar-to-its-google-counterpart-as-the-tech-giant-explores-new-revenue-stream" rel="noreferrer noopener">model</a>.
Apple&nbsp;reportedly plans to introduce its first in-house 5G modem, manufactured by&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>),&nbsp;in the upcoming&nbsp;iPhone SE 4&nbsp;— but early reports suggest it may not match the performance of&nbsp;Qualcomm&nbsp;Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43774315/apples-iphone-se-4-to-feature-tsmc-made-in-house-5g-modembut-it-may-lag-behind-qualcomms-snapdragon-x75" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43774315/apples-iphone-se-4-to-feature-tsmc-made-in-house-5g-modembut-it-may-lag-behind-qualcomms-snapdragon-x75" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snapdragon X75</a>.
Jon Prosser&nbsp;– a well-known&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;product leak source – shared leaked renders of the&nbsp;iPhone 17 Air&nbsp;and&nbsp;iPhone 17 Pro, each&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43802471/apples-leaked-renders-show-iphone-17-air-and-pro-getting-unique-camera-islands-but-base-models-looks-may-disappoint-some" rel="noreferrer noopener">featuring unique camera island designs</a>.
Apple&nbsp;is reportedly testing a wireless reverse charging feature&nbsp;for its upcoming&nbsp;iPhone 17 Pro&nbsp;models,&nbsp;allowing&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43838655/iphone-17-pro-may-finally-get-wireless-reverse-charging-apple-reportedly-testing-power-sharing-with-airpods-apple-watch-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">smartphone to power other devices</a>.
Apple&nbsp;announced the iPhone 16E, an affordable iPhone offering that replaces<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;the third-generation iPhone SE</a>.
In response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration,&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;might have to raise iPhone prices by 9%, said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43839627/apple-may-hike-iphone-prices-by-9-due-to-trumps-tariffs-says-bank-of-america" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts at the&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43839627/apple-may-hike-iphone-prices-by-9-due-to-trumps-tariffs-says-bank-of-america" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bank of America</a>.
Technology
Elon&nbsp;Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter, is blocking links to&nbsp;Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43772415/elon-musks-x-blocks-links-to-signal-app-as-federal-workers-turn-to-encrypted-messaging-amid-doge-fallout-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">private messaging app&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43772415/elon-musks-x-blocks-links-to-signal-app-as-federal-workers-turn-to-encrypted-messaging-amid-doge-fallout-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Signal</a>.
Read:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43771979/elon-musk-will-unleash-grok-3-tonight-tesla-integration-live-voice-mode-and-more-heres-what-to-expect" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Will Unleash Grok 3 Tonight: Tesla Integration, Live-Voice Mode, And More —&nbsp;Here&#8217;s&nbsp;What To Expect</a>
Humane Inc.&nbsp;has&nbsp;decided to discontinue&nbsp;its AI Pin and sell its assets to&nbsp;HP Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) for $116 million. The AI Pin will cease to connect to&nbsp;Humane's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803887/humanes-ai-pin-dubbed-as-potential-iphone-killer-dies-this-month-as-company-sells-to-hp-for-116-million-amid-poor-sales-and-scathing-reviews" rel="noreferrer noopener">servers after 3 PM ET&nbsp;on Feb. 28</a>.
Amazon.com, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is removing a crucial&nbsp;Kindle&nbsp;feature that allows users to download and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43805683/amazon-is-killing-a-key-kindle-feature-that-let-you-back-up-your-ebooks-heres-what-will-change-for-you" rel="noreferrer noopener">back up their purchased ebooks</a>.
Google&nbsp;has decided to remove its AI assistant,&nbsp;Gemini, from the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43840109/google-takes-away-gemini-from-main-ios-app-users-forced-to-download-standalone-ai-chatbot" rel="noreferrer noopener">main app on&nbsp;iOS devices</a>.
NVIDIA&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;Evo 2, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system&nbsp;aimed at<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43841450/nvidias-new-ai-system-aims-to-transform-genetic-research-with-unmatched-speed-and-precision" rel="noreferrer noopener">transforming the field of&nbsp;biological research</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO&nbsp;Satya Nadella&nbsp;has cautioned against the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), comparing the current&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43838071/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-warns-of-dot-com-like-ai-bubble-pushes-for-measuring-ai-impact-with-gdp-growth-self-claiming-agi-milestone-is-just-nonsensical-benchmark-hacking" rel="noreferrer noopener">frenzy to the&nbsp;dot-com bubble</a>.
Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and former chief scientist of&nbsp;OpenAI, is reportedly raising over $1 billion for his AI venture,&nbsp;Safe Superintelligence&nbsp;(SSI),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43772135/ex-openai-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskevers-ai-startup-valued-at-30-billion-in-latest-funding-round-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">pushing its valuation beyond $30 billion</a>.
Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, has launched her own AI startup and has already recruited top researchers from ChatGPT-maker, Meta Platforms, Inc., <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803027/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-and-sam-altmans-chatgpt-parent-bleed-talent-to-ex-open-ai-cto-mira-muratis-new-ai-venture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803027/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-and-sam-altmans-chatgpt-parent-bleed-talent-to-ex-open-ai-cto-mira-muratis-new-ai-venture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mistral AI</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43803027/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-and-sam-altmans-chatgpt-parent-bleed-talent-to-ex-open-ai-cto-mira-muratis-new-ai-venture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, a Paris-based startup</a>.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise, with his streaming service now in charge of the legendary British spy series.
What Happened: Bezos took to social media to ask for public opinion on who should be the next James Bond. British actor Henry Cavill emerged as the clear favorite. Cavill, who has starred in &#8220;Mission: Impossible — Fallout,&#8221; &#8220;The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,&#8221; and &#8220;Argylle,&#8221; outperformed other candidates such as Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston, Theo James, and Michael Fassbender.
Support for Cavill came from various corners, including Dogecoin creator Billy Markus and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Bezos, however, has not yet responded to the suggestions.
Amazon&#8217;s purchase of MGM Studios for $8.5 billion allowed it to enter the Bond franchise, but until now, creative direction was still in the hands of the Broccoli family.
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While Cavill&#8217;s casting is popular, there is concern among fans about how Amazon will handle the franchise. This is due to the company&#8217;s controversial handling&nbsp;of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth&nbsp;in The Rings of Power series. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42380748/heres-how-jeff-bezos-three-simple-steps-made-amazon-a-giant">Here&#8217;s How Jeff Bezos&#8217; Three Simple Steps Made Amazon a Giant</a>
The Bond franchise is known for its high-budget set pieces and cinematic universe, and fans worry that Amazon may water this down with its approach.
Why It Matters: This move by Bezos marks a significant shift in the control of the James Bond franchise. The acquisition of MGM Studios by Amazon was a clear indication of the company&#8217;s intent to delve deeper into the entertainment industry. 
However, the change in creative control from the Broccoli family to Bezos could potentially alter the direction of the franchise. The public&#8217;s choice of Cavill as the next James Bond also reflects a desire for continuity in the character&#8217;s portrayal. 
However, Amazon&#8217;s controversial handling of The Rings of Power series has raised concerns about the future of the Bond franchise. This development is a key moment in the evolution of the entertainment industry, as tech giants continue to expand their influence.
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Motorola Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>) has acquired RapidDeploy, a complementary cloud-native 911 solution provider for public safety, based in Austin, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Unity Software Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) shares escalated 36.64% after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43851464" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>. Multiple firms raised their respective<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/U/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares surged 32.62% on what appears to be continued momentum from the prior week. Investors await an update from the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43812953" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">regarding its delayed filings</a>.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) stock increased 20.25% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43846533" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fiscal third-quarter results</a>. Several analysts raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/baba/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) shares jumped 19.82% following a major announcement that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43866554" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">addressed recent short-seller reports</a>.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) stock surged 15.39%. The company is preparing to launch its next-generation technologies aimed at improving optical connections within <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43852969" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data centers and AI clusters</a>.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) shares rose 15.36%, probably on Alibaba&#8217;s upbeat quarterly results, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43884588" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">President Xi&#8217;s support and DeepSeek AI boost</a>.</li>
<li>Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) stock upped 14.13% after the company reported upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43855595" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONC#NASDAQ">ONC</a>) stock rose 13.25%.</li>
<li>Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>) stock upped 12.70% last week amid optimism from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43884588" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">President Xi&#8217;s support and DeepSeek AI boost</a>.</li>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) stock grew 12.55% after the company announced the introduction of its Mplab AI coding assistant, which leverages the power of AI to assist software developers and engineers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43843881" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in writing and debugging code</a>.</li>
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The week has been a rollercoaster ride in the tech and automotive sectors. From Rivian&#8217;s new limited-edition vehicle to SpaceX&#8217;s controversial delay, Tesla&#8217;s sales slump, and Nikola&#8217;s bankruptcy, there&#8217;s a lot to unpack. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories of the week.
Rivian Unveils &#8216;California Dune&#8217; Edition R1&nbsp;
Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) introduced a limited edition of its R1 electric vehicle, the California Dune, designed specifically for off-road sand driving. The company emphasized that this edition is built for the extreme conditions of the desert.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43839672/rivian-unveils-california-dune-edition-r1-ahead-of-earnings-report-catch-it-while-you-can">Read the full article here.</a>
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Alleges Political Delay 
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, claimed that the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) was delayed due to &#8220;political reasons.&#8221; Musk suggested that SpaceX could have brought the astronauts back last year, but the return was pushed past the inauguration date.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/02/43877217/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-pegs-delay-in-returning-sunita-williams-and-butch-wilmore-from-space-station-to-political-reasons">Read the full article here.</a>
Rivian&#8217;s Financial Struggles&nbsp;
Fund Manager Gary Black pointed out that Rivian reported a quarterly gross profit for the first time in Q4, but this was due to the sale of regulatory credits, not cost-cutting. Without this revenue, the company would have lost about $13,000 per vehicle sold in the quarter.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43876738/tesla-bull-says-rivian-is-a-long-way-from-making-money-absent-volkswagen-and-amazon-as-sugar-daddies-they-would-probably-be-history">Read the full article here.</a>
Tesla&#8217;s Sales Slump in California&nbsp;
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has seen a significant drop in its California sales, hitting a four-year low. This decline has raised questions about the impact of CEO Musk&#8217;s political actions on the company&#8217;s appeal.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43765071/teslas-california-sales-hit-four-year-low-amid-political-concerns-researcher-says-left-leaning-customers-are-turning-away-from-ev-giant">Read the full article here.</a>
Nikola Files for Bankruptcy&nbsp;
Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is seeking to auction its assets while continuing limited operations through March.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/02/43811409/nikola-files-for-bankruptcy-seeks-auction-for-sale-of-its-assets">Read the full article here.</a>
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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk is demanding that federal employees justify their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43581767/elon-musks-former-employees-warn-federal-workers-about-long-hours-firings-and-much-more">positions to him through email</a> or lose their jobs.
What Happened: Musk declared that federal employees who do not comply with this directive will be considered to have resigned. He says the move aligns with President Donald Trump&#8216;s instructions to eradicate federal waste and fraud.
Musk announced his directive in a Saturday afternoon post on X, stating, &#8220;Consistent with President @realDonaldTrump's instructions, all federal employees will shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last week. Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.&#8221;
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1893386883444437415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In another post, Musk shared that a large number of responses have been received and and those people should be considered for promotion. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">A large number of good responses have been received already. These are the people who should be considered for promotion. <a href="https://t.co/Rc8sGBLemU">https://t.co/Rc8sGBLemU</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1893530756602847340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to a report <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/22/politics/elon-musk-employees-emails/index.html">by</a> CNN, Musk&#8217;s message has stirred up controversy and apprehension among federal employees. Newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel advised bureau employees to hold off on responding to the email. He emphasized that the FBI would handle review processes according to its procedures and coordinate responses if further information is required.
"The FBI, through the Office of the Director, is in charge of all of our review processes, and will conduct reviews in accordance with FBI procedures. When and if further information is required, we will coordinate the responses. For now, please pause any responses," Patel said in an email to bureau employees. 
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Similarly, the National Security Agency employees were instructed to wait for further guidance from the Department of Defense before responding. Secret Service Director Sean Curran advised staff to comply with the email, noting the agency&#8217;s resources available for employees during uncertain times.
The email ultimatum has been heavily criticized by unions representing federal workers.&nbsp;Everett Kelley, the&nbsp;national president of the American&nbsp;Federation of Government Employees, criticized Musk&#8217;s ultimatum, stating it mirrors the Trump administration's disregard&nbsp;for federal employees and their crucial services to the American public.
Doreen Greenwald, President&nbsp;of the National Treasury Employees&nbsp;Union, labeled the email as "completely unAmerican."
Why It Matters: President Trump has appointed Musk to revamp&nbsp;the federal government with his&nbsp;Department of Government Efficiency. However, the legality of this latest move remains uncertain. 
This directive is the latest in a series of moves by Musk and DOGE to streamline the federal workforce and eliminate inefficiencies. 
The approach mirrors Musk&#8217;s previous actions at Tesla and X, where he implemented significant staffing cuts to improve efficiency. The impact of this directive on the federal workforce and its efficiency will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner refused to sign a statement asserting that Donald Trump was not antisemitic in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, according to Michael Wolff&#8216;s latest book, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43173869/ivanka-trump-denounces-fake-crypto-coin-using-her-name" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America</a>.
Wolff writes that despite Trump&#8217;s increasing attempts to garner support for Israel following the deadly attacks, he turned to his daughter and son-in-law for public backing, The Guardian <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/21/donald-trump-ivanka-jared-kushner-michael-wolff-all-or-nothing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
However, both Ivanka, a convert to Judaism, and her husband declined to offer formal support or sign the statement.
The refusal to offer public support highlights the tensions within the Trump family, particularly in light of his actions following the attacks.
The couple, both senior advisors during Trump&#8217;s first term, distanced themselves further from the then-former president after the January 6 Capitol riots, The Guardian adds.
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They have also chosen not to take any roles in Trump&#8217;s second term, which began after the 2024 election.
Wolff&#8217;s book offers a detailed portrait of Trump&#8217;s political battles, including his controversial tariff decisions, plans for territorial expansion, and clashes with key allies, like Elon Musk.
Musk, a major Trump campaign backer, reportedly generated confusion within Trump&#8217;s team, with Wolff capturing Trump&#8217;s bewilderment at Musk&#8217;s actions during a rally.
All or Nothing, set to be released this week, also reveals personal and professional tensions among Trump&#8217;s inner circle, offering a candid and often critical look at the President&#8217;s second campaign for the White House.
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The week was abuzz with news from the tech world, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. From Bill Gates issuing a warning to the next generation to Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) making strides in AI, the weekend was anything but quiet. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories.
Bill Gates&#8217; Warning to the Next Generation
In a recent address, Microsoft Corp. co-founder, Bill Gates, outlined critical challenges that future generations need to tackle. Gates emphasized the importance of addressing bioterrorism, climate change, and artificial intelligence. He also noted the persistent threat of nuclear war and stressed the need for societal unity to combat polarization.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43900360/bill-gates-has-a-warning-for-the-next-generation-says-be-very-afraid-of-these-4-issues">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia&#8217;s Leap into Assistive Tech
Nvidia has unveiled &#8216;Signs&#8217;, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to enhance American Sign Language (ASL) learning and accessibility. The platform, developed in partnership with the American Society for Deaf Children and Hello Monday, marks Nvidia&#8217;s entry into the assistive technology space.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43874865/nvidia-unveils-signs-ai-platform-for-teaching-american-sign-language-expanding-into-assistive-tech">Read the full article here.</a>
Alibaba&#8217;s AI Strategy
Alibaba Group executives believe that the real value in AI will come from cloud infrastructure rather than the models themselves. During Alibaba&#8217;s third-quarter earnings call, an executive addressed the impact of DeepSeek&#8217;s free large-language models and AI monetization strategies.
<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">Read the full article here.</a>
Elon Musk&#8217;s Grok Tops App Store
Elon Musk&#8217;s AI startup xAI&#8217;s Grok has surpassed OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and China&#8217;s DeepSeek to become the leading productivity app on Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store. Musk shared a screenshot highlighting the achievement of Grok, noting that it secured the top position without even launching its voice mode and additional upcoming features.
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Nvidia&#8217;s Evo 2 Set to Transform Genetic Research
NVIDIA has introduced Evo 2, an advanced AI system aimed at transforming the field of biological research. Evo 2 is set to fast-track advancements in genetics and medicine by rapidly analyzing and generating genetic code from a wide range of organisms. According to Nvidia, this project ‘provides insights into DNA, RNA and proteins across diverse species.'
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Elon Musk&#8216;s intellectual abilities have been called into question by his biographer, Seth Abramson. Abramson has disputed the widely held belief of Musk&#8217;s intellectual achievements, asserting that there is no substantial evidence to support such claims.
What Happened: Abramson, a journalist and attorney, took to social media X on Friday to voice his opinions. He criticized Musk and his followers for using the billionaire&#8217;s IQ as a benchmark of his intellectual capacity.
Abramson, who is in the process of writing a biography on Musk, stated, &#8220;There&#8217;s&nbsp;zero evidence, from his life&nbsp;history, of Musk having anything&nbsp;higher than a 110 IQ.&#8221; He further contended that Musk&#8217;s success with companies such as Zip2, PayPal, and&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;was not a result of his intellectual accomplishments but rather his financial investments.
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&mdash; Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SethAbramson/status/1892972729583784215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The biographer also asserted that Musk&#8217;s only &#8220;truly successful and novel company&#8221; is SpaceX, attributing a significant portion of its success to President Obama, whom Musk had lobbied. 
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Abramson went on to criticize Musk&#8217;s ventures like the Boring Company and Neuralink, labeling the former a failure and the latter embroiled in ethics investigations.
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&mdash; Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SethAbramson/status/1892974055130570876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The comments made by Abramson have ignited a widespread online debate, with many questioning the correlation between wealth and intelligence.
Why It Matters: This development is significant as it challenges the popular narrative around Musk&#8217;s intellectual prowess, which has been a key aspect of his public persona. 
Abramson&#8217;s comments have sparked a debate around the correlation between wealth and intelligence, a topic that has been a subject of discussion in the tech and business world. 
The outcome of this debate could potentially impact public perception of successful entrepreneurs like Musk and their business ventures.
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The week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. From&nbsp;Gary Cardone&nbsp;exiting his XRP position to&nbsp;Elon Musk embracing his meme status with Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), the crypto market was buzzing with activity. Here&#8217;s a quick round-up of the top stories.
Gary Cardone Dumps XRP
Investment influencer Gary Cardone announced his exit from XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), selling his 30,000 XRP holdings at $2.71. Cardone cited six guiding principles refined over his 40-year finance career as the reason for his decision. He wished the XRP army luck, though he expressed doubts about their potential wealth.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43880897/gary-cardone-dumps-xrp-position-saying-i-genuinely-hope-the-xrp-army-gets-stupid-rich-i-dont-think-you-will">Read the full article here.</a>
Dogecoin Millionaire Advocates for Conviction Plays
Glauber Contessoto, also known as SlumDOGE Millionaire, encouraged his followers to invest in &#8216;conviction plays&#8217; like Pepe amid a broader slump in the meme coin market. He urged his followers to seize the opportunity presented by the ongoing correction to invest in meme coins.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43874379/dogecoin-millionaire-pushes-conviction-plays-like-pepe-like-theres-no-tomorrow-best-time-to-start-buying">Read the full article here.</a>
Peter Schiff Expresses Concerns Over Strategy Inc.&#8217;s Convertible Debt Offerings
Economist and market commentator Peter Schiff expressed concerns over Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) convertible debt offerings, hinting at potential financial troubles for the Bitcoin treasury company. Schiff highlighted the 4.5% decline in the company's shares despite Bitcoin's gain of 2.5%.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43838036/peter-schiff-says-michael-saylor-led-strategys-convertible-debt-offerings-arent-going-well-as-stock-falls-despite-bitcoins-gain">Read the full article here.</a>
Pepe Bull Questions Traders Selling Frog-Themed Memecoin
A widely followed cryptocurrency trader highlighted the &#8220;Cycle of Regret&#8221; phenomenon, predicting that 99% of the traders cashing out of the frog-themed meme coin Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>) won&#8217;t buy it back at a discount. The trader suggested that these traders would panic, wait for a better entry, and then freeze when it dips further.
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Elon Musk Embraces Dogecoin
Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk embraced his meme status during his recent appearance at CPAC 2025, tying it to his association with Dogecoin. Musk described himself as "living the meme," a reference to his connection with Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that originated from the internet-famous Doge meme.
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It was an eventful week for tech giant&nbsp;Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), with the company making headlines for a variety of reasons. From the launch of a new budget-friendly iPhone to a significant investment pledge in the United States, Apple was in the spotlight. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.
Apple Unveils Budget-Friendly iPhone 16e
Apple kicked off the week with the announcement of the iPhone 16e, a new affordable offering that replaces the third-generation iPhone SE. The announcement was made by Apple CEO Tim Cook in a video posted by the company. The new iPhone comes with several improvements over its predecessor.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag">Read the full article here.</a>
Apple Pledges Significant US Investment
In a meeting with President Donald Trump, Tim Cook reportedly pledged a significant investment in the United States and a shift in manufacturing from Mexico to the U.S. This announcement was made by Trump during a meeting with governors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43898992/tim-cook-reportedly-tells-trump-apple-will-invest-hundreds-of-billions-in-us-they-dont-want-to-be-in-the-tariffs">Read the full article here.</a>
New iPhone Expected to Boost Apple&#8217;s Revenue
Gene Munster of Deepwater Management predicts that the newly launched iPhone 16e will drive a revenue boost for Apple in FY25. Munster shared his insights on Apple's latest offering, highlighting three key takeaways from the new model.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43840286/apples-iphone-16e-to-drive-revenue-growth-for-tim-cooks-company-says-top-analyst">Read the full article here.</a>
Apple May Increase iPhone Prices
In response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, analysts at the Bank of America suggest that Apple might have to raise iPhone prices by 9%. The tech titan may need to revise its pricing strategy to compensate for the costs related to the tariffs.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43839627/apple-may-hike-iphone-prices-by-9-due-to-trumps-tariffs-says-bank-of-america">Read the full article here.</a>
Wireless Reverse Charging Feature for iPhone 17 Pro
Apple is reportedly testing a wireless reverse charging feature for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models. This feature would allow the smartphone to power other devices. The news was reported by a Weibo-based Chinese leaker.
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The week has been a whirlwind of economic news, with President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration making headlines for its tax proposals and plans for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Meanwhile, gold is nearing the $3000 mark, and billionaire investor Ray Dalio has proposed a solution to America&#8217;s mounting debt crisis. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.
Trump&#8217;s Plan to &#8216;Abolish&#8217; IRS
Howard Lutnick, the newly confirmed Commerce Secretary under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, has reiterated the President&#8217;s proposal to abolish the IRS. During an appearance on Fox News, Lutnick stated that Trump&#8217;s goal is to &#8220;abolish the Internal Revenue Service and let all the outsiders pay.&#8221;
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Trump&#8217;s Tax Cut Could Add $4.6 Trillion To Deficit
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich has criticized the tax reduction plans of the Trump administration, terming them as an &#8220;absolutely shameless giveaway,&#8221; that could increase the deficit by $4.6 trillion. The proposed tax cuts for wealthy individuals and lower corporate tax rates are likely to widen the U.S. trade deficit.
<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">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump&#8217;s &#8216;DOGE Dividend&#8217; Proposal Criticized
President Donald Trump&#8217;s idea of using part of his cost-cutting efforts to reward taxpayers has been criticized by economist Craig Shapiro. Shapiro argues that all savings from the Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should be dedicated to reducing the deficit, debt reduction, and inflation control.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43839198/reduce-deficits-and-debt-full-stop-says-this-economist-as-trump-mulls-doge-dividend-by-giving-away-20-of-its-savings-to-public">Read the full article here.</a>
Gold Nears $3000 Mark
As gold nears the $3000 per ounce mark, experts are highlighting the importance of the precious metal in investment portfolios. Despite trading flat at $2,930.62 per ounce, gold has been testing the $3,000 level after hitting fresh records.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43875557/donald-trump-airs-fort-knox-inspection-as-gold-edges-closer-to-3000-it-is-an-essential-component-of-portfolio-says-expert">Read the full article here.</a>
Ray Dalio&#8217;s Solution to America&#8217;s Debt Crisis
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has called for urgent measures to address the mounting U.S. federal debt crisis. Dalio proposes reducing the deficit to 3% of gross domestic product from its current level of nearly 7%.
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The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of politics, with President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;at the center of several significant developments. From a decline in approval ratings to potential multi-billion dollar deals, the Trump administration has been making headlines left, right, and center. Here&#8217;s a quick round-up of the top stories.
Trump&#8217;s Approval Rating Takes a Dip
According to a recent Emerson College poll, President Trump&#8217;s approval rating has seen a decline in February. The poll reveals that 48% of nationally registered voters approve of Trump&#8217;s performance, while 42% disapprove. The remaining 10% remain neutral. This comes in the wake of several of Trump&#8217;s decisions and announcements, including a push for tariffs on countries like Canada, Mexico, and China.
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Trump Administration Eyes Mineral Rights Deal with Ukraine
In a move that could potentially bring $500 billion to the U.S., President Trump is reportedly inching closer to securing a deal for substantial mineral rights in Ukraine. The President expressed optimism about finalizing the agreement amid escalating tensions between the two nations.
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Trump Dismisses Top US General, Nominates Retired Officer
In a significant shift in military leadership, President Trump has removed Air Force General C.Q. Brown from his role as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump announced his intention to nominate former Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine as Brown's successor, marking the first time a retired officer has been nominated for this prestigious position.
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A federal judge has rejected an appeal by several government employee unions to halt the Trump administration's plans to significantly downsize the federal workforce. This marks another victory for Trump's Justice Department, which is currently defending against numerous lawsuits challenging various executive actions of the president.
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A call to &#8220;The Dave Ramsey Show&#8221; took an unexpected turn when Jean, a 70-year-old woman from Lexington, Kentucky, called in for financial advice. She explained that she was set to inherit $175,000 and wanted to keep it private from her husband of over 50 years. Her goal was to ensure the money went to her children and was available if her elderly mother needed care.
Dave Ramsey, known for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43741282/dave-ramsey-says-parents-shouldnt-buy-their-teenagers-cars-it-creates-ridiculous-expectations-for-life">giving honest advice</a>, quickly asked why she felt she had to hide the money and keep such a big secret. As the conversation unfolded, it became clear that Jean's marriage had been dysfunctional for decades. She described a long-standing lack of respect from her husband toward her family, leading her to believe he would try to control the inheritance if he found out about it.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dave's Take</h2>
Dave didn't hesitate to tell Jean that hiding things from a spouse is not healthy. He acknowledged that while she had every legal right to manage the money independently, deception was not the way to go.&nbsp;
"I don't think it's healthy for you, and I don't think it's healthy for him," he said.
He pointed out that the real issue wasn't just the inheritance—it was the quality of her marriage. The fact that she didn't feel safe sharing this information was a red flag. "This isn't just a precarious relationship. This is a horrible relationship," Dave said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Protecting Her Money Without Hiding It</h2>
While Dave refused to encourage deception, he did offer Jean sound legal advice. He suggested she <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/03/37593532/estate-planning-why-you-may-want-to-consider-a-trust-instead-of-a-will">create a trust</a> and a will to make sure her children got the money. He also recommended talking to an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/03/37593532/estate-planning-why-you-may-want-to-consider-a-trust-instead-of-a-will">estate planning attorney</a> to make sure everything was done properly.
"If you do what I'm talking about," Dave assured her, "he has absolutely no access to the money unless you give it to him."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Small Compromises Create Big Problems</h2>
Beyond the financial advice, Dave and his co-host dug into a deeper issue—how Jean ended up in such an unhealthy relationship after 50 years. They emphasized that major life problems don't appear overnight. They result from small compromises, lack of communication, and avoiding difficult conversations for years.
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By degrees, people allow bad situations to grow until one day, they find themselves stuck, feeling powerless. This applies not only to relationships but also to finances, careers, and personal growth. You don't just wake up in a bad place—it happens little by little when you stop being intentional.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Face Issues Head-On</h2>
Jean's story serves as a cautionary tale for anyone avoiding difficult conversations. Whether it's about money, marriage, or personal growth, ignoring problems won't make them disappear—it only makes them worse.
Dave encouraged Jean to seek counseling, talk to her pastor, and get support from people who could help her make real changes. The inheritance might have sparked the call, but the real issue was much deeper.
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The Trump administration plans to overhaul food assistance programs, with the new Department of Agriculture leadership promising to fix what they call Biden-era &#8220;financial mismanagement&#8221; of food benefits.
Kailee Buller, the new USDA chief of staff, accused former department Secretary Tom Vilsack of putting politics over commonsense in managing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. "Make no mistake, Secretary Vilsack and Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean put politics over commonsense, ignoring scores of USDA financial analysts and policy experts," Buller <a href="https://www.fns.usda.gov/newsroom/usda-0020.25">said in a statement</a>. "The Trump Administration will immediately correct this egregious action, making certain material weaknesses like this do not happen again."
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However, Buller did not provide specifics on a General Accounting Office review findings or how the administration intends to fix the alleged mismanagement.
The criticism comes as House Republicans propose $230 billion in cuts across USDA programs. The reductions would likely decrease current benefit levels, not just expand work requirements, <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/02/12/congress/house-gop-budget-targets-snap-cuts-00203872">according to Politico</a>.
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The Biden administration had increased benefits by updating the Thrifty Food Plan to reflect current food prices and dietary guidance, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-announces-plans-snap-benefit-reform-2030452">according to Newsweek</a>. Republican lawmakers opposed the move, with House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson (R-PA) attempting to restrict USDA&#8217;s authority to revise the plan in his proposed 2024 Farm Bill.
&#8220;This is not about &#8216;cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.&#8217; It&#8217;s about slashing benefits for working-class Americans to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-rich,&#8221; <a href="https://x.com/RoKhanna/status/1889824185251160172">Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) posted on X</a>. Experts at the Center for American Progress warn that the Republican-controlled Congress will likely target the critical food aid program.
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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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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.
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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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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>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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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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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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연말 쇼핑 시즌이 시작되면서 소비재 섹터가 주목받고 있다. 소비재 섹터는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500 지수</a>보다 훨씬 높은 성과를 기록 중이다. 11월에 무려 11.02% 상승하며 S&amp;P 500 지수의 3.42% 상승률을 크게 초과했다.
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)는 미국 소비재 섹터의 기업들을 측정하는 바로미터 역할을 한다. 또한 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>), Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>)는 전체 시장을 아우르는 S&amp;P 500 지수를 추적한다.
소비재 섹터의 강세를 이끄는 주요 기업들은 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), 가민(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>), 태피스트리(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>)이다. 이들 기업은 모두 11월에 큰 폭의 상승률을 기록하며 소비자 지출 트렌드와 연말 쇼핑에 대한 낙관론을 보여 주었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">33% 급등한 테슬라</h2>
소비재 지수(<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)에서 17.51%의 비중을 차지하고 있는 일론 머스크의 테슬라는 11월에 33% 상승하며 여전히 강력한 존재감을 나타냈다. 전기차의 혁신과 시장 주도력, 그리고 강한 투자자 심리가 테슬라를 선두로 이끌었다.
신차 모델이나 글로벌 시장 확장 등 테슬라의 급성장은 무시할 수 없는 현상이다.
이 기사도 읽어보세요: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%BA%90%EC%8B%9C-%EC%9A%B0%EB%93%9C%EC%9D%98-%EA%B2%AC%ED%95%B4-%EB%A8%B8%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC%EC%99%80-%ED%8A%B8%EB%9F%BC%ED%94%84%EC%9D%98-%EC%9E%A0%EC%9E%AC%EC%A0%81-%EA%B0%88%EB%93%B1%EC%9D%B4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">캐시 우드의 견해: 머스크와 트럼프의 잠재적 갈등이 테슬라와 스페이스X에 미칠 영향</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">새로운 고점 향하는 가민</h2>
가민도 27.86%의 견고한 상승률을 기록하며 큰 주목을 받았습. 비중이 0.82%로 다소 적지만, 가민의 강력한 성장은 브랜드의 충성 고객층과 GPS 기술 및 피트니스 웨어러블에서의 지속적인 혁신을 증명한다.
소비자들이 건강, 운동, 여행 계획을 기록하려는 수요가 증가함에 따라 가민이 주도권을 잡고 있다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">패셔너블한 트렌드세터, 태피스트리</h2>
태피스트리는 코치(Coach), 케이트 스페이드(Kate Spade) 등 럭셔리 브랜드의 모회사로, 11월에 27.02%의 강력한 상승률을 기록하며 주요 성과 종목으로 자리 잡았다. 태피스트리의 강력한 제품군과 럭셔리 상품에 대한 소비자 수요 증가 덕분에 멋진 연말 시즌에 맞추어 좋은 입지를 다지고 있다.
태피스트리는 지수에서 0.36%의 비중을 차지하고 있지만, 소비자들이 고급 패션에 기꺼이 지출하고 있다는 것을 증명하면서 주목받고 있다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">기타 주목할 만한 기업</h2>
유명한 기업 외에 다른 소비재 주식들도 11월에 견고한 상승률을 기록다. 부킹 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>)는 17.49% 상승했고, 익스피디아 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)은 16.22% 상승하며 연말 여행 수요 증가의 혜택을 받았다.
여행 예약에 대한 낙관론 속에서 크루즈 운영사인 로얄 캐리비안 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)은 16.16% 상승했고, 카니발(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>)은 15.07% 상승했다. 아웃도어 의류 제조업체인 데커스 아웃도어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>)는 15.58% 상승했고, 도미노 피자(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>)는 15.26% 상승해 소비자들이 여가 및 소비 지출을 늘리고 있음을 나타냈다.
소비재 섹터의 강력한 성과는 미국인들이 연말 쇼핑 시즌을 맞아 소비 습관에 대해 자신감을 느끼고 있음을 나타낸다.
테슬라, 가민, 태피스트리 등 좋은 성과를 낸 기업들이 이끌고 있는 소비재 섹터는 상승세를 계속 이어갈 것으로 보인다. 연말이 다가오면서 투자자들은 이러한 기업들을 주의 깊게 살펴봐야 할 것이다.
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목요일(14일) 제롬 파월 연방준비제도 의장의 예상치 못한 매파적 발언이 시장을 뒤흔들었다. 미국 주요 주가지수는 하락세로 마감했고 달러는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5일 연속으로</a> 급등했다.
파월 의장은 댈러스 비즈니스 리더들을 대상으로 한 연설에서 미국 경제의 놀라운 강점을 강조하며 연준이 "금리인하를 서두를 필요가 없다"고 말했다.
그는 2% 인플레이션 목표 달성을 위한 연준의 노력을 거듭 강조하면서 인플레이션이 원하는 수준 이상으로 유지되고 있는 만큼 신중한 의사 결정이 필요하다고 강조했다. 또한 생산성 향상을 강조하며 "지난 5년 동안 팬데믹 이전 20년 동안 어느 시점보다 빠르게 성장했다"며 미국 경제가 "주요 경제국 중 가장 좋은 성과를 내고 있다"고 말했다.
파월 의장은 10월 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41971830/producer-inflation-rises-more-than-expected-in-october-should-traders-rethink-interest-rate-cut-path" target="_blank" rel="noopener">생산자물가지수(PPI) 상승</a>에 대해 "단순한 상승 이상"이라고 평가하면서도 2% 인플레이션 목표를 향한 궤도에 대한 자신감을 유지했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">시장은 금리 경로 재평가: 트레이더들 12월 금리인하 확률 낮춰</h3>
파월 의장의 발언은 금리 시장에 영향을 미쳤으며, 현재 연방기금 선물은 12월 25bp 인하 가능성을 낮게 반영하고 있다. CME FedWatch 도구에 따르면 이날 오전 약 80%였던 금리인하 확률은 58%로 급락했다.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)로 추적되는 S&amp;P 500 지수는 0.6% 하락 마감하여 지난주 금리인하로 인한 상승분을 완전히 상실했다. 에너지 섹터는 유일하게 상승해 0.4% 올랐고, 산업과 헬스케어 섹터는 각각 0.7% 하락하며 하락세를 주도했다.
S&amp;P 500에서 최고 성과를 거둔 종목은 테피스트리(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), 윈 리조트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), 퍼스트 솔라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)로 각각 12.8%, 8.7%, 7.2% 상승했다. 반면 레이도스 홀딩스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>)와 슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)는 각각 13.6%와 11.4% 하락했다.
Invesco QQQ Trust(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)로 추적되는 기술 섹터는 0.7% 하락하며 4일 연속 하락세를 기록했다. SPDR 다우존스 산업평균지수 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)가 추적하는 우량주는 0.5% 하락했고, iShares 러셀 2000 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)가 추적하는 소형주는 1.3% 하락하며 부진한 성적을 보였다.
달러는 계속해서 유동성을 끌어모았고, Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>)는 5일 연속 상승세를 기록하며 2023년 10월 말 이후 최고 수준에 도달했다.
국채수익률도 상승하여 10년물 수익률이 4.46%로 마감했다. SPDR 금 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)로 추적되는 금 가격은 5일 연속 하락했다.
암호화폐 시장에서 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)는 24시간 동안 1.7% 하락하여 오후 5:21(ET) 기준으로 88,013달러에서 거래되며 11월 최악의 일간 실적을 보일 수 있다.
다음 기사도 읽어보세요: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/economy/%EA%B8%80%EB%A1%9C%EB%B2%8C-%ED%8E%80%EB%93%9C%EB%A7%A4%EB%8B%88%EC%A0%80-%EC%84%A4%EB%AC%B8%EC%A1%B0%EC%82%AC-%ED%8A%B8%EB%9F%BC%ED%94%84-%EC%8A%B9%EB%A6%AC%EB%8A%94-%EC%84%B1%EC%9E%A5-%EC%86%8C/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">트럼프 승리는 성장, 소형주 및 미국 달러에 대한 투자자 낙관론 촉발: BofA 설문조사</a>
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1. 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)의 주식은 실적 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41537560" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">호조와 전반적인 시장 강세</a>로 인해 21.97% 상승했다.
2. 리 오토(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)의 주식은 중국 인민은행이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41547149" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">7,000억 위안</a>($9,836억 달러)를 은행 시스템에 주입하고 금리를 2.0%로 유지한 후 14.02% 상승했다.
3. 몰리나 헬스케어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>)의 주식은 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41500855" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3분기 실적을 발표</a>한 후 12.36% 급등했다.
4. 태피스트리(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>)의 주식은 자사의 카프리 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) 인수 제안이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41550527" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">법원에 의해 차단되었다는 보도</a> 이후 11.83% 상승했다. 이 회사는 이 결정에 대해 항소할 계획이라고 밝혔다.
5. 앱러빈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)의 주식은 여러 애널리스트들이 주가 전망을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">상향 조정한</a> 후 11.30% 상승했다.
6. 부즈 앨런 해밀턴 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>)의 주식은 2분기 재무 실적이 예상보다 좋게 나타나고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41543105" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 회계연도 가이던스가 강하게 나타난</a> 후 10.99% 상승했다.
7. 디지털 리얼티 트러스트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)의 주식은 3분기 FFO 실적이 예상보다 좋고 2024 회계연도 FFO 가이던스를 상향 조정한 후 9.45% 상승했다. 여러 애널리스트들이 주가 전망을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLR/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">상향 조정</a>했다.
8. 그랩 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAB#NASDAQ">GRAB</a>)의 주식은 다이와 캐피털(Daiwa Capital)이 주식을 아웃퍼폼 등급으로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GRAB/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">커버리지 개시하고 $4.60의 목표 주가를 제시</a>한 후 9.12% 상승했다.
9. 마이크로스트레티지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)의 주식은 비트코인 가격 상승으로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41544385" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">8.56% 상승</a>했다.
10. 필립 모리스 인터내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>)의 주식은 회사가 3분기 실적이 예상보다 좋게 나타나고 여러 애널리스트들이 목표 주가를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41499153" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">상향 조정한</a> 후 8.03% 상승했다.
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카프리 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>)의 주식은 목요일 애프터 마켓에서 한 판사가 이 회사의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38385769/why-capri-holdings-and-tapestry-shares-are-falling-today">태피스트리(NYSE:</a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38385769/why-capri-holdings-and-tapestry-shares-are-falling-today">)와의 합병을 차단</a>했다는 보도에 따라 급락했다. 반면, 테피스트리의 주가는 14% 급등했다.
알아야 할 사항 (What To Know): 미국 연방거래위원회(FTC)가 카프리와 태피스트리(Tapestry) 간의 합병이 미국 핸드백 시장에서의 경쟁을 제거할 것이라고 주장한 8일 간의 재판 후, 한 미국 판사가 합병을 차단하기로 했다고 로이터가 보도했다.
카프리는 마이클 코어스(Michael Kors), 베르사체(Versace) 및 지미 추(Jimmy Choo) 브랜드를 소유하고 있으며, 태피스트리는 코치(Coach), 케이트 스페이드(Kate Spade) 및 스튜어트 와이츠먼(Stuart Weitzman) 브랜드를 소유하고 있다. 두 회사는 미국에서 가장 큰 핸드백 제조업체이다.
FTC는 합병이 가격 상승을 초래하여 소비자에게 불공평할 것이라고 보고했다.
태피스트리는 이러한 주장에 반박하며, 이 합병이 대형 유럽 럭셔리 핸드백 브랜드와의 경쟁력을 유지하기 위해 필요하다고 주장했다. 이들 두 미국 핸드백 제조업체는 또한 이 거래가 실제로 시장 내 경쟁을 증가시킬 것이라고 주장했다.
목요일 태피스트리의 변호사는 이번 판결이 제안된 거래를 사실상 영구적으로 차단한다고 전했다. 마지막 확인 시 태피스트리의 주가는 애프터 마켓에서 14.01% 급등한 $50.70에 거래된 반면, 카프리의 주가는 급락했다.
놓치지 마세요: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%95%84%EB%A7%88%EC%A1%B4-vs-%EC%9B%94%EB%A7%88%ED%8A%B8-%EC%9C%A0%EB%A3%8C-%ED%9A%8C%EC%9B%90%EB%93%A4%EC%97%90%EA%B2%8C-%EA%B0%80%EC%8A%A4-%EB%B0%8F-ev-%EC%B6%A9%EC%A0%84-%ED%95%A0%EC%9D%B8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">아마존 대 월마트: 전자상거래 거인이 프라임 회원에게 주유비 절감을 제공하고 EV 충전 할인으로 가입자 확보를 위한 최신 전투를 벌인다.</a>
CPRI 주가 움직임: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/cpri">카프리</a>의 주식은 목요일 시간외 거래에서 45.10% 하락하여 $22.84에 거래되었다.
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카프리의 주식은 테피스트리와의 합병이 차단되자 45% 급락, 반면 태피스트리는 급등

S&amp;P 500과 나스닥 100 지수는 금요일 7일 연속 상승세를 기록했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/economic">주간 동안</a> 발표된 일련의 낙관적인 경제 지표에 대응하여 위험 자산에 대한 투자 심리가 개선되면서 2023년 10월 말 이후 가장 강력한 주간 실적을 기록했다.
이러한 지수들을 추적하면서 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)와 Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1(나스닥:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)은 금요일 각각 0.2%와 0.1%의 소폭 일일 상승률로 마감했다. 지난주 동안 S&amp;P 500과 나스닥 100은 각각 4%, 5.5% 급등해 10개월 만에 최고 주간 상승률을 기록했다.
SPDR 다우존스 산업평균 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)가 추적하는 다우존스 지수는 0.2% 상승 마감하여 4일 연속 상승세를 기록했으며 2023년 12월 이후 최고의 주간 상승을 기록했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">월스트리트, 강세 경제 데이터와 사상 최고 실적으로 연속 상승 연장</h3>
금요일에 트레이더들은 미시간 대학의 소비자 심리가 예상보다 나은 것으로 나타났으며 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/08/40419637/us-consumer-confidence-rebounds-in-august-expectations-are-subject-to-change-as-presidential-campaig" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">소비자들 사이에서 낙관론이 커지고 있음</a>을 나타냈다.
하루 전 발표된, 8월 10일로 끝나는 주에 대한 최초 실업수당 청구 건수는 하락세를 보였으며 이는 노동 시장 회복력에 대한 우려가 줄어들었음을 나타낸다. 한편 7월 소매판매는 월간 기준으로 예상보다 1% 이상 급증해 2023년 1월 이후 가장 강한 달을 기록했다.
지난주 초에 발표된 소비자와 생산자 모두에 대한 예상보다 약한 인플레이션 데이터는 시장의 열광을 더욱 부채질하여 다음 달 연방준비은행(연준)의 금리 인하에 대한 기대를 확고히 했다.
낙관적인 데이터로 인해 더 큰 규모의 금리 인하 가능성이 누그러졌고, 시장 참여자들은 이제 보다 완만한 25베이시스 포인트(bp) 인하 쪽으로 기울고 있다. CME 그룹의 페드워치(FedWatch) 도구에 따르면 더 큰 50bp 인하가 예상되는 시장 내재 확률은 23%로 떨어졌다. 이는 경제 데이터가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/08/40405406/interest-rate-markets-rethink-fed-strategy-as-economic-data-signals-no-rush-for-m" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">과도하게 느슨한 통화 정책</a>을 서두르지 않는다는 신호로 나타났기 때문이다.
"최신 데이터는 일자리가 늘어날 때 소비자들 반대로 베팅하는 것은 나쁜 베팅이라는 우리의 견해를 뒷받침한다. 악천후에도 불구하고 지난달에는 쇼핑몰에 가는 것을 막지 못했다"고 야데니 리서치(Yardeni Research)의 사장인 에드 야데니(Ed Yardeni)가 말했다.
최근 실적 시즌에는 경기 침체가 임박했다는 징후가 전혀 나타나지 않는다고 야데니가 말했다. S&amp;P 500 기업 중 90% 이상이 2분기 실적을 보고한 가운데, 해당 지수의 주당 총 영업이익은 전년 동기 대비 10.9% 증가한 60.19달러로 사상 최고치를 기록했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">금요일 S&amp;P 500의 TOP 5 이동주</h3>
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<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>기업명</td>
<td>1일 수익률 (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>울타 뷰티 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>)</td>
<td>3.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>덱스콤 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>)</td>
<td>3.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>태피스트리 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>)</td>
<td>3.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>웨스트 파마슈티컬 서비시즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>)</td>
<td>2.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>배스 앤 바디 웍스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>)</td>
<td>2.47</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">금요일 나스닥 100의 TOP 5 이동주</h3>
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<tbody>
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<td>보안 이름</td>
<td>1일 수익률 (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>아틀라시안 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>)</td>
<td>5.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>덱스콤</td>
<td>3.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD 홀딩스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>)</td>
<td>2.90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>테이크투 인터랙티브 소프트웨어 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</td>
<td>2.43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>워너 브라더스 디스커버리 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</td>
<td>2.36</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
관련 기사:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40399595/bill-ackman-cuts-chipotle-stake-right-before-stock-drop-did-billionaire-see-what-the-market-coul">빌 악먼, 치폴레 주식 매각 후 주가 급락 예상 &#8211; 시장은 못 알아챈 게 악먼 덕분?</a></li>
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