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US Foods Holding Corp is the U.S. food service distributor that distributes food and nonfood products to the healthcare and hospitality industries, restaurants, and education, government facilities, and grocers. It has nearly 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators with more than 70 locations that provide customers with food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology, and business solutions. The company operates in one business segment in which it markets, sells and distributes fresh, frozen and dry food and non-food products to foodservice customers throughout the U.S.

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신선한 양파와 관련된 대장균(E. coli) 발생에 대응하여, 주요 미국 패스트푸드 체인인 맥도날드(NYSE:MCD), 레스토랑 브랜드 인터내셔널(NYSE:QSR) 그리고 얌 브랜즈(NYSE:YUM)가 메뉴에서 해당 채소를 제거하기로 결정했다. 이 사건으로 인해 49명이 병을 앓았고 한 명이 사망한 것으로 전해졌다.

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미국 주식 선물이 월요일 아침(현지 시간 기준)에 하락 거래되고 있는 가운데, 오늘 투자자들의 주목을 받을 수 있는 주식들은 다음과 같다: 1. 월스트리트는 카니발(NYSE:CCL)이 월요일 개장 전 매출 78억 3천만 달러, 주당 1.16달러의 분기 이익을 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 카니발의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 1% 상승한 18.72달러를 기록했다.

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On Saturday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhones could soon be made in the U.S. as part of President Donald Trump's push to bring manufacturing back to American soil.
What Happened: In an appearance on CBS's Face the Nation, Lutnick said that Trump's tariffs would incentivize companies to move their production to the U.S., reducing reliance on overseas factories.&nbsp;
"The army of millions and millions of human beings screwing in little screws to make iPhones — that kind of thing is going to come to America," Lutnick said.
However, he also indicated that while manufacturing in the U.S. could lead to job growth in certain sectors, it might not create the large number of jobs expected due to increasing automation.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44660007/mark-cuban-says-between-free-trade-elon-musk-and-full-tariff-trump-it-is-the-president-who-will-win-as-stocks-futures-tank">Mark Cuban Says Between &#8216;Free Trade&#8217; Elon Musk And &#8216;Full Tariff&#8217; Trump, It Is The President Who Will Win As Stocks Futures Tank</a>
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&mdash; Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/FaceTheNation/status/1908899359187403182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Trump's tariffs are creating significant uncertainty for American consumers, especially those in the tech sector. As the tariffs target key imports such as electronics, the cost of consumer goods like iPhones, which rely heavily on foreign production, is expected to rise.
Previously, analysts <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44655937/trump-tariffs-could-spike-iphone-prices-to-almost-2300-if-apple-decides-to-pass-on-the-costs-to-buyers">predicted a steep price increase</a> for iPhones due to the tariffs, particularly a 54% tariff on goods imported from China, where most iPhones are made.
Industry experts have suggested that if Apple passes these costs onto consumers, the price of an iPhone 16 Pro Max could rise by 43%, pushing the price from its current $1,599 to as high as $2,300.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers slammed the tariffs as one of the most expensive and self-defeating moves by the U.S., warning they could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44622754/tariffs-are-most-expensive-and-masochistic-could-cost-30-trillion-to-the-economy-erasing-300k-per-family-explains-former-treasury-secretary-larry-summers">cost the economy up to $30 trillion</a> — roughly $300,000 per household.
The automotive industry is also bracing for impact. Analysts say the tariffs could push car <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44119668/trump-tariffs-could-make-your-next-car-12000-more-expensive-expert-says-25-fees-will-have-a-sharp-negative-effect-on-auto-sales">prices up by $12,000</a>, potentially slowing down auto sales.
These tariffs — including a 25% duty on imports from Mexico and most Canadian goods (excluding energy products) — are part of a wider trade strategy that could carry serious consequences for both American businesses and consumers.
Price Action: Apple shares have fallen 22.75% year-to-date, ending Friday's session at $188.38, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Howard Lutnick Says Army Of Millions Will Build iPhones In The US, But Could Trump's Tariffs Make The Premium Apple Flagship Cost $2,300?

The odds of the Federal Reserve implementing an emergency rate cut soared dramatically on the prediction platform Polymarket as stocks and cryptocurrencies tumbled over tariff concerns.
What Happened: Bets in favor of the contract titled "Fed emergency rate cut in 2025?" <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/fed-emergency-rate-cut-in-2025?tid=1743978958509&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=%40polymarket">rose </a>from 20% to 36% over the last 24 hours on the Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POL</a>)-based platform. As of this writing, the odds had fallen to 28%, but they were still significantly higher than the 16% a week before.
Over $149 million has been wagered on the outcome. The market will resolve to "Yes" if the central bank holds an emergency meeting in between its eight scheduled meetings in a year and lowers the federal funds rate.
Emergency meetings happen during periods of economic crisis. The bank held<a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20200315b.htm"> an emergency meeting</a> in March 2020 in reaction to the risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the U.S. economy.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, the odds of a recession in 2025 <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/us-recession-in-2025">soared</a> to 63%, up from 39% a week ago. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Bureau of Economic Research declares a recession in the U.S. before Jan. 1, 2026.&nbsp;
Note that Polymarket is not available to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41838037/will-polymarket-return-to-the-us-after-getting-trump-victory-right-ceo-says-its-part-of-the-plan"> U.S. residents </a>due to regulatory hurdles.
Why It Matters: Stock futures and cryptocurrencies recorded a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44659799/bitcoin-plunges-below-80000-ethereum-dogecoin-crash-as-cryptocurrencies-mirror-stocks-amid-trump-tariff-mayhem-analyst-flags-critical-support-level-for-btc">"Black Sunday"</a> as concerns over President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff measures deepened. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the world's largest cryptocurrency, slipped below $80,000.
Last week, Trump <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44650370/trump-powell-rate-cut-polymarket">publicly urged</a> Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. However, the Fed appeared in no rush to move.&nbsp;
Powell adopted a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44648681/powell-cites-tariff-driven-inflation-risks-shrugs-off-trumps-call-for-perfect-time-to-cut-rates">cautious stance</a>, hinting that slowing economic momentum is not yet enough to ease the Federal Reserve&#8217;s inflation concerns.
As of this writing, the Fed's target range remains at 4.25% to 4.50%. 
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Odds Of 2025 Recession Soar Above 60% On Crypto-Based Polymarket As Tariff Fears Pummel Markets, Bettors Root For Emergency Rate Cut

Japan&#8217;s exchange operator briefly halted trading in Nikkei stock futures Monday morning as global markets plunged in reaction to President Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44659686/stock-futures-tank-dow-sheds-over-1000-points-as-white-house-remains-firm-on-tariffs-trump-says-sometimes-you-have-to-take-medicine">sweeping new tariff policies</a>.
What Happened: The &#8220;circuit breaker&#8221; system triggered a 10-minute pause in trading at 8:45 a.m. Tokyo time after Nikkei 225 futures fell more than 8%. The mechanism, designed to prevent panic selling during extreme volatility, affected several futures contracts before trading resumed.
Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 plummeted 5.73% to 31,844.68 by late morning local time, while Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index crashed 8.81% to 20,837.30, extending last week&#8217;s global selloff that wiped out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44659686/stock-futures-tank-dow-sheds-over-1000-points-as-white-house-remains-firm-on-tariffs-trump-says-sometimes-you-have-to-take-medicine">approximately $6 trillion in U.S. market value</a>.
U.S. futures indicated further pain ahead, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 3.26%, S&amp;P 500 futures falling 3.73%, and Nasdaq-100 futures plunging 4.60% Sunday evening.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t want anything to go down, but sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,&#8221; Trump said on Sunday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44659686/stock-futures-tank-dow-sheds-over-1000-points-as-white-house-remains-firm-on-tariffs-trump-says-sometimes-you-have-to-take-medicine">showing little concern over the market reaction</a> and adding that foreign governments would need to pay &#8220;a lot of money&#8221; to lift the tariffs.
"The only real circuit breaker is President Trump's iPhone," said Sean Callow, senior FX strategist at ITC Markets in Sydney, according to Reuters. However, there's little sign the market turmoil is enough to deter him from the tariff agenda he's championed for decades, according to Callow.
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Why It Matters: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration&#8217;s stance, attributing the selloff to overvalued technology stocks rather than tariff policy. &#8220;This isn&#8217;t about tariffs, it&#8217;s about a dose of reality in the AI space,&#8221; Bessent claimed, calling it &#8220;more a MAG Seven problem than a MAGA one.&#8221;
The semiconductor sector has been particularly devastated, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) tumbling 17% last week — its worst performance since the 2001 dot-com crash.
The market turmoil has prompted warnings from financial experts. CNBC host Jim Cramer drew parallels to the 1987 &#8220;Black Monday&#8221; crash, noting a similar pattern of consecutive down days before a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44659901/jim-cramer-sees-same-pattern-as-1987-black-monday-crash-wonders-what-happens-on-monday">potential cliff-edge decline</a>. 
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, despite supporting Trump in the 2024 election, urged the president to pause the tariff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44659521/bill-ackman-warns-against-launching-economic-nuclear-war-wants-a-90-day-time-out-on-trump-tariffs">implementation for 90 days to allow negotiations</a>, warning of an &#8220;economic nuclear winter&#8221; if current policies continue.
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Japan's Nikkei Futures Halted, Hang Seng Crashes 8.8% As Global Market Rout Accelerates On Tariff Shock — Analyst Says Trump's iPhone 'Only Real Circuit Breaker'

As Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs cause turbulence in the stock market, Elon Musk has advocated for a zero-tariff policy — but the billionaire investor Mark Cuban predicts the President's plan will ultimately win in this debate.
What Happened: On Friday, the stock prices of some of the largest tech companies, known as the "Magnificent 7" — Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc. (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>), Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) continued to take a sharp dive as a direct result of the trade war initiated by Trump's tariffs.
Apple saw a 7.29% drop, ending at $188.38, while Microsoft dropped 3.56%, closing at $359.84. Amazon fell by 4.15%, and Alphabet's shares decreased by 3.40% (Class A) and 3.20% (Class C).
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Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla experienced even greater declines, with Meta dropping 5.06% to $504.73, Nvidia falling 7.36% to $94.31, and Tesla plummeting 10.42% to $239.43, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Amid the turmoil, Musk voiced his belief in a zero-tariff future, arguing that a free trade zone between Europe and North America would benefit global markets and consumers.
The Tesla CEO, who is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44657033/elon-musk-loses-11-billion-as-tesla-stock-plummets-in-wake-of-new-trump-tariffs">close adviser</a> to President Trump, was speaking at &#8216;The League Congress&#8217; hosted by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.
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Following Musk's remarks, Cuban took to X, formerly Twitter, and weighed in on the situation, saying, "Free Trade @elonmusk vs Full Tariff @realDonaldTrump and @howardlutnick is going to be fascinating to watch. They are the exact opposite sides of each other."&nbsp;
He went on to add that while zero tariffs would be advantageous for consumers by making goods cheaper. On the flip side, full tariffs would generate tax revenue but could also spark inflation.
He concluded his post by saying, "My money is on @realDonaldTrump winning."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Free Trade <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> vs Full Tariff <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/howardlutnick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@howardlutnick</a> is going to be fascinating to watch. They are the exact opposite sides of each other. 0 tariffs (free trade as Elon proposes ) makes it cheaper to make overseas than it was under Biden. Which is great for…
&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1908905713809883398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Last week, Trump announced new tariffs this week, including a 20% tax on goods from the EU. This means products coming from Europe will become more expensive in the U.S., which could lead to higher prices for consumers and tensions with trading partners.
Despite two days of sharp stock market drops, Trump stood by his decision on Saturday, posting on Truth Social that countries like China have treated the U.S. unfairly for too long.
He called the tariffs part of an "economic revolution" and urged Americans to "hang tough," promising the outcome will be historic and will help "Make America Great Again."
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Mark Cuban Says Between 'Free Trade' Elon Musk And 'Full Tariff' Trump, It Is The President Who Will Win As Stocks Futures Tank

Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives has lowered his Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) price target to $315 from $550 while maintaining an &#8220;outperform&#8221; rating, citing growing concerns about the electric vehicle maker&#8217;s brand perception and softening demand.
What Happened: &#8220;Our long-standing bull view of Tesla remains, but there is no denying this is a pivotal moment of truth for Musk to turn things around&#8230;or darker days are ahead,&#8221; Ives stated in a recent note shared by Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt on X.
The reduced outlook comes as Tesla faces multiple challenges. The company reported a 13% decrease in first-quarter deliveries, marking its lowest performance in nearly three years, despite introducing a refreshed Model Y in China in February.
Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management linked Tesla&#8217;s struggles to recent brand damage and predicted 2025 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44646680/tesla-to-face-steeper-sales-dip-in-2025-amid-growing-backlash-against-elon-musk-report">deliveries could drop 9% from the 1.79 million vehicles</a> delivered last year. Deutsche Bank analysts similarly forecast a 5% sales decline.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">NEWS: Wedbush analyst <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DivesTech</a> has lowered his <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> price target to $315 (from $550). Dan: "Our long standing bull view of Tesla remains, but there is no denying this is a pivotal moment of truth for Musk to turn things around&#8230;or darker days are ahead. We have been one of…
&mdash; Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) <a href="https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1908926942151373034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The analyst also cut his Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) price target by 23% to $250 from $325, with a bear case of $160 and a bull case of $325 that assumes tariff removal or exemption.
&#8220;The tariff economic Armageddon unleashed by Trump is a complete disaster for Apple given its massive China production exposure,&#8221; Ives said, according <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/tesla-stock-price-target-slashed-43-trump-tariffs-apple-pt-sliced-23/">to</a> Investor&#8217;s Business Daily. &#8220;In our view, no U.S. tech company is more negatively impacted by these tariffs than Apple with 90% of iPhones produced and assembled in China.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: These challenges coincide with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44657033/elon-musk-loses-11-billion-as-tesla-stock-plummets-in-wake-of-new-trump-tariffs">broader market turmoil</a>. Tesla&#8217;s stock plunged 10.42% on Friday following President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement of new tariffs, including a 10% charge on all imported goods and 25% on foreign automobiles. The selloff wiped approximately $11 billion from CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s net worth.
Ives, historically one of Tesla&#8217;s strongest supporters, emphasized that Tesla&#8217;s brand is &#8220;suffering by the day as a political symbol&#8221; – likely referencing Musk&#8217;s controversial political involvement that has sparked consumer backlash.
While acknowledging the difficult road ahead, Ives expressed confidence in Musk&#8217;s ability to navigate the crisis: &#8220;Musk has been with his back against the wall many times and every time Tesla came out of it and was stronger on the other side&#8230;this may be one of his biggest challenges yet to turn around.&#8221;
Tesla faces additional headwinds from intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese manufacturers like BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>), and declining market share in Europe.
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Dan Ives Cuts Tesla Target To $315, Slashes Apple By 23% Amid Tariff Fallout, Warns Elon Musk-Led EV Maker Faces 'Darker Days' Ahead

CNBC host Jim Cramer made a series of posts on X over the weekend warning of another &#8216;Black Monday&#8217; when the markets reopen on April 7th, in response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
What Happened: The former hedge fund manager drew parallels between the current market and that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35341139/black-monday-was-exactly-36-years-ago-and-1-market-condition-is-dangerously-similar-today">infamous week in October 1987</a>, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 23% in a single day.
The tweets were in addition to the now-viral video of Cramer&#8217;s Friday Mad Money segment, where he claimed that if President Donald Trump &#8216;doesn&#8217;t reach out to the countries and companies that play by the rules&#8217; then a 1987-like scenario has the &#8216;most cogency.&#8217;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">NEW: Jim Cramer warns of a 1987 &quot;Black Monday&quot; style stock market crash on Monday, says he is about to be super mad. &quot;Black Monday&quot; was a global stock market crash where the Dow Jones tanked almost 23% in a single day. &quot;If the president doesn&#39;t try to reach out and reward these… <a href="https://t.co/aPwnFzdXBA">pic.twitter.com/aPwnFzdXBA</a>
&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1908583445191942478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cramer highlighted the similarities between the 1987 crash and current events, such as the markets dropping for three consecutive days, before going off the cliff the following Monday, resulting in worldwide losses of an estimated $1.7 trillion.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1908247461703147940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cramer states that things could be different this time around, owing to the circuit breakers that have been put in place, that help protect investors by curbing trades during periods of steep declines. However, this only helps in slowing down the crash, and not avoiding it outright.
US stock futures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44659686/stock-futures-tank-dow-sheds-over-1000-points-as-white-house-remains-firm-on-tariffs-trump-says-sometimes-you-have-to-take-medicine">continued to tumble on Sunday evening</a>, and as of the time of writing, Dow Jones Futures were down 784 points or 2.05%, the Nasdaq by 950 points or 5.73%, and the S&amp;P 500 futures were down 322 points or 6%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I think the difference between now and 1987 is that the circuit breakers could slow things down. Will write about this in my CNBC investing club Sunday think piece
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1908620453741994445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The series of posts put out by the popular TV host led to &#8216;Black Monday&#8217; trending on X throughout the weekend, with several other influential finance users piling on with their own takes and concerns regarding the markets on Monday.
This comes amid growing opposition to the administration&#8217;s tariff policies, with several business execs and even Republican leaders and allies coming out against it over the past week.
Investor Bill Ackman, who endorsed President Trump in last year&#8217;s elections has joined the growing chorus against the tariffs, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44659521/bill-ackman-warns-against-launching-economic-nuclear-war-wants-a-90-day-time-out-on-trump-tariffs">calling it an &#8216;Economic Nuclear War,&#8217;</a> before urging the President to call for a &#8217;90-day time out&#8217; that would give enough time for all parties to negotiate and work out &#8216;asymmetric trade deals.&#8217;
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Jim Cramer Sees Same Pattern As 1987 'Black Monday' Crash, Wonders What Happens On Monday

Building a strong investment <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44534646/dad-with-mini-portfolio-and-1m-investment-plan-wants-son-living-off-of-dividend-income-comfortably-reddit-debates-best-stocks-to-buy">portfolio</a> requires an allocation for growth, one for stability, and a last one for income, especially when it comes to planning for retirement.
One widespread investing strategy involves mixing dividend-paying assets with broad-market ETFs, allowing investors to profit from both compounding revenue and long-term <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/02/43724725/at-home-restructured-bonds-offer-asymmetric-opportunity-via-high-yields-potential-capital-appreciat">capital appreciation</a>. By continuously investing a fixed amount each month, investors can grow their <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44348490/how-does-your-wealth-stack-up-against-your-peers-heres-the-net-worth-youll-need-to-be-among-the-richest-10-at-each-age">wealth</a> while minimizing risk through diversification.
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Still, this strategy is often debated with some wondering whether dividend-focused ETFs are necessary for younger investors or if growth ETFs would deliver better returns in the long run. In a recent Reddit post, a 34-year-old investor shared he&#8217;s just starting his investing journey and is wondering whether his planned allocation can help him reach his financial goals.
His strategy involves allocating $2,000 per month across a mix of ETFs and dividend stocks, including 40 % to Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>), 20% to Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQM#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>), 15% to Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VXUS#NASDAQ">VXUS</a>), 15% to Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), and 10% to SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).
The poster&#8217;s goal is to build a portfolio that will generate substantial returns by the time he reaches his 50s or 60s. Yet, he's open to advice, especially regarding his 10% allocation to GLD. The Reddit community has offered the investor plenty of suggestions in the comments, so let&#8217;s jump into these right away.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is the Investor&#8217;s Planned Allocation a Good Strategy? Reddit Weights In</h2>
Opt for Small or Mid-Cap ETFs
Several Redditors argued that gold may not be the best choice for a young investor with a long time horizon. Instead, they suggested small- and/or mid-cap ETFs or even bond funds for better growth potential or stability.
&#8220;I like everything except gold. I'd look into small/mid-cap ETFs, and maybe a total bond ETF if you&#8217;re worried about volatility,&#8221; a commenter wrote.
Suggesting other assets and even Bitcoin instead of GLD, this Reddit user appreciated most of the poster&#8217;s allocation: &#8220;Love it besides the GLD. I would go either with a small/mid-cap ETF or Bitcoin if you are interested in that.&#8221;
This commenter suggested the investor&#8217;s portfolio should be more focused on U.S.-based stocks rather than international assets.
&#8220;Too much international, and way too much gold. Would add some small- and mid-cap instead,&#8221; he wrote.
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Focus on Growth While Young
Many Reddit users argued that dividend ETFs like SCHD are less ideal for a 34-year-old investor, as growth-focused ETFs historically outperform over long periods.
&#8220;Zero reason for SCHD at that young of an age in my opinion,&#8221; a comment reads.
Suggesting that focusing on growth-oriented ETFs while young would reap better yields in the long run, this Redditor mentioned that the investor should shift to dividends when approaching retirement only.
&#8220;Because you are young, you could benefit from the time horizon and reap better returns from growth-focused ETFs over dividend ETFs, even taking into account dividend reinvestment. Closer to retirement you can transition to a dividend-focused portfolio,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;I&#8217;d skip QQQM and go 50% VOO, 25% VXUS, and 25% SCHD,&#8221; a commenter recommended.
Another Redditor suggested a similar allocation but also included GLD, saying, &#8220;I would drop the SCHD and QQQM in favor of more VOO and more VXUS. 65% VOO (or better [Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)]), 25% VXUS, 10% GLD.&#8221;
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to provide more clarity on how stocks reacted to the Tariff announcement
Leading cryptocurrencies suffered a bloodbath on Sunday as concerns over President Donald Trump's tariff policies deepened.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-6.38%</td>
<td>$78,099.39</td>
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<td>-12.90%</td>
<td>$1,575.63</td>
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<td>-12.50%</td>
<td>$0.1478</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin tanked to an intraday low of $77,097.74 before clawing back to $78,000. Ethereum experienced a bigger rout, slipping below $1,600 for the first time since Oct. 2023.
The two heavyweights recorded a 179% and 272% jump in trade volume, respectively, signaling significant selling pressure.
Sunday&#8217;s dip came after cryptocurrency prices <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44651614/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-stay-relatively-unharmed-despite-chinas-reciprocal-tariffs">remained relatively stable</a> on Friday during a period of intense stock market volatility.
Over $871 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with nearly $750 million in longs erased.
Bitcoin's Open Interest fell by 0.33% in the last 24 hours, while funds locked in Ethereum's futures sank 8%.
Interestingly, traders appeared to be buying the dip, as the number of Bitcoin longs exceeded shorts as of this writing, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
The market sentiment went back into "Extreme Fear" mode, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Losers (24-Hours)
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<td>$0.6866</td>
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<td>$0.3132</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.48 trillion, plummeting 7.39% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures also sank Sunday overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures plunged 1,012 points, or 3.13%, as of 8:30 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 tumbled 3.55%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 4.55%.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transcript-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-on-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-april-6-2025/">said</a> in a CBS News interview that tariffs won't be postponed and will "stay in place for days and weeks," pouring cold water on hopes of some relief from Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44618089/trumps-tariffs-surprise-triggers-carnage-magnificent-7-set-to-wipe-out-nearly-700-billion-">sweeping tariff measures</a>, which roiled stock markets last week.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Dow and the S&amp;P 500 tanked 7.44% and 5.97%, respectively, with the broad-based index recording its worst decline on Friday since March 2020.
Following Trump's "Liberation Day" on Wednesday, the Dow fell over 9%, closing the week at 38,314.86. Similarly, the S&amp;P 500 plunged more than 10% in the last two trading days of the week, ending at 5,074.08. The Nasdaq Composite slipped over 11%, closing at 15,587.79.
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Analyst Notes: Influential cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez anticipated a big Bitcoin breakout from a symmetrical triangle.
"As Bitcoin approaches the apex of this triangle, the odds for a significant price movement increase," Martinez said.&nbsp;
Martinez defined the region between $82,000 and $82,000-$87,000 as a "no-trade zone" and said that a sustained close outside of this range could trigger a 14% price move.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is ready for a big price move! <a href="https://t.co/ottMBlJ07M">pic.twitter.com/ottMBlJ07M</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1909019538567639069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Economic analyst Jesse Colombo deemed $77,500 a "critical support level" for Bitcoin, failing which could lead to a sharp plunge.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">$77,500 is a critical support level in Bitcoin and if that fails, it should plunge sharply from there&#8230;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IBIT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IBIT</a> <a href="https://t.co/G2GyFOHCv1">pic.twitter.com/G2GyFOHCv1</a>
&mdash; Jesse Colombo (@TheBubbleBubble) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBubbleBubble/status/1909033422665765334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Plunges Below $80,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Crash As Cryptocurrencies Mirror Stocks Amid Trump Tariff Mayhem: Analyst Flags 'Critical Support Level' For BTC (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures tumbled Sunday evening, extending last week&#8217;s historic selloff as the White House stood firm on its sweeping new tariff policy despite mounting market pressure.
What Happened: Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 1,257 points, or 3.26%, to 37,273, while S&amp;P 500 futures dropped 190.50 points, or 3.73%, to 4,919.75. Nasdaq-100 futures experienced the steepest decline, plummeting 807.50 points, or 4.60%, to 16,731.50. The U.S. Dollar Index also weakened, falling 0.23% to 102.79.
Japan's Nikkei 225 plunged 2,509.53 points, or 7.43%, to 31,271.05 on Monday morning at 9:53 a.m. local time.
The weekend decline follows the market&#8217;s worst performance since March 2020. The S&amp;P 500 plunged 6% Friday, pushing its two-day losses past 10%, while the Nasdaq entered bear market territory after falling 22% from its record high.
Trump said on Sunday, &#8220;I don&#8217;t want anything to go down, but sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,&#8221; adding that foreign governments would have to pay &#8220;a lot of money&#8221; to lift the tariffs, according to Reuters, showing little concern over $6 trillion in U.S. market losses.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking on the Tucker Carlson Podcast Friday, attributed the selloff to a correction in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44652055/its-more-a-mag-seven-problem-than-a-maga-one-treasury-secretary-says-as-wall-street-meltdowns">tech valuations rather than administration policy</a>, calling it &#8220;more a MAG Seven problem than a MAGA one,&#8221; referring to market leaders Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
&#8220;This isn&#8217;t about tariffs, it&#8217;s about a dose of reality in the AI space,&#8221; Bessent claimed, suggesting China&#8217;s DeepSeek AI breakthrough triggered the reassessment of U.S. tech valuations.
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Why It Matters: Bessent defended the tariff strategy as &#8220;transformational for the American economy,&#8221; citing MIT research that previous 20% tariffs on China only increased U.S. prices by 0.7%. He framed the policy as temporary: &#8220;First, we collect. Then, we build. Then, the tariffs drop—but revenue from taxes and jobs goes up.&#8221;
The semiconductor sector has been particularly hard hit, with the iShares Semiconductor Index (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) falling 17% last week—its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44652055/its-more-a-mag-seven-problem-than-a-maga-one-treasury-secretary-says-as-wall-street-meltdowns">worst weekly performance</a> since the 2001 dot-com crash.
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. ManpowerGroup, Regions Financial, and Nexstar Media have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 4%-5%.
ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAN#NYSE">MAN</a>) provides workforce solutions and services under the Talent Solutions, Manpower, and Experis brands worldwide.
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The company has raised its dividend every year since 2011. Its semiannual payout stands at $1.54 per share, equal to an annual figure of $3.08 per share. The current yield on the dividend is 5.24%.
ManpowerGroup&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $17.85 billion. As per its most recent earnings report on Jan. 30, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $4.40 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $4.43 billion, while EPS of $1.02 came in above the consensus of $1.
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Regions Financial
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) provides various banking and related products and services to individual and corporate customers.
Regions Financial has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 12 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on July 17, 2024, its board increased the quarterly payout from $0.24 to $0.25 per share, equaling an annual figure of $1 per share. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 12, the company maintained the payout at the same level. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 4.54%.
Regions Financial's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $7.08 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Jan. 17, the company posted revenues of $1.84 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $1.86 billion, while EPS of $0.59 came in above the consensus of $0.55.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44443183/where-regions-finl-stands-with-analysts">article by Benzinga</a> for four analysts' insights on Regions Financial.
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Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment content on television and digital platforms in the U.S.
The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 12 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 29, the company raised the quarterly payout by 10% to $1.86 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $7.44 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 4.09%.
Nexstar Media's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $5.41 billion. In the company&#8217;s Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 27, it posted revenues of $1.49 billion, slightly above the consensus estimate of $1.48 billion, while EPS of $7.56 missed the consensus of $8.02.
ManpowerGroup, Regions Financial, and Nexstar Media are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 4-5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Bill Ackman, a prominent investor, expressed concerns over the U.S. tariff policies in a social media post on Sunday. Ackman highlighted the potential economic repercussions of escalating tariffs under President Donald Trump.
What Happened: He said on X that while the nation supports the president&#8217;s efforts to address global tariff imbalances, business relies heavily on trust and confidence. Ackman stated, &#8220;President @realDonaldTrump has elevated the tariff issue to the most important geopolitical issue in the world.&#8221;
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Ackman warned that imposing significant tariffs indiscriminately could erode confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner. The investor suggested a 90-day pause to negotiate fairer tariff agreements, potentially attracting substantial investment. 
&#8220;The President has an opportunity on Monday to call a time out and have the time to execute on fixing an unfair tariff system.&#8221;
He cautioned that launching an &#8220;economic nuclear war&#8221; on April 9 could halt business investment and consumer spending, severely damaging the U.S. economy.
&#8220;The consequences for our country and the millions of our citizens who have supported the president — in particular low-income consumers who are already under a huge amount of economic stress — are going to be severely negative. This is not what we voted for.&#8221;
Ackman expressed concerns about the impact on both large corporations and smaller businesses, noting that many cannot absorb sudden cost increases. He urged the president to reconsider, warning of a &#8220;self-induced, economic nuclear winter&#8221; if current policies persist.
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Why It Matters: The concerns raised by Ackman come in the wake of <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44640503/bill-ackman-just-pick-up-the-phonesays-trump-will-reward-early-dealmakers-punish-tariff-retaliation">significant market reactions</a> to Trump&#8217;s tariff policies. Recently, global markets experienced a $2 trillion loss in value following the introduction of sweeping reciprocal tariffs. In response, Ackman advised foreign leaders to engage directly with Trump, emphasizing his reputation as a dealmaker who views the world through a transactional lens. 
An X user asked Ackman if he agreed with the way the Tariffs were calculated, and he simply answered, &#8220;No&#8221; to the question. He also expressed agreement with another user that pointed out that the &#8220;most important unintended consequences is that a trade war gives non-allies the opportunity to make tactical geopolitical gains against USA behind the veil of trade policy responses.&#8221;
 Ackman&#8217;s stance has faced criticism from notable figures such as Ross Gerber and Gary Kasparov. They have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44643409/ross-gerber-and-gary-kasparov-slam-bill-ackmans-defense-of-trumps-trade-war-tactics-this-is-garbage-policy">publicly denounced</a> his defense of Trump&#8217;s trade war strategies, labeling them as &#8220;garbage policy.&#8221; Gerber, in particular, challenged Ackman&#8217;s suggestion that appearing &#8220;crazy&#8221; in negotiations could be strategic.
Historically, Ackman has supported Democratic candidates, but he has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41495497/bill-ackman-dealmaker-donald-trump-is-key-to-avoiding-world-war-3">endorsed Trump</a> for the 2024 presidential election, citing national security concerns. This endorsement underscores the complexity of his views on Trump&#8217;s policies.
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<li>Tron founder Justin Sun has launched an attack against First Digital Trust.</li>
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While FTX may have well been on its way to its demise, many believe the death blow was Binance founder Changpeng &#8220;CZ&#8221; Zhao&#8217;s public vote of no confidence on the rival exchange. He publicly outlined plans to sell off FTX&#8217;s native token over concerns about its health, triggering a fatal run on the now-defunct platform.
Now, Binance, or at least a firm with close ties to it, may be on the receiving end of a similar attack.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Justin Sun Running Binance&#8217;s Playbook?</h2>
Throughout Wednesday and Thursday, Tron founder Justin Sun <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44622834/first-digital-assures-funds-are-backed-11-to-pursue-legal-action-after-justin-suns-allegations-send-fdusd-below-1">shouted to anyone who would listen</a> that First Digital Trust was insolvent. First Digital Trust is the Hong Kong-based entity behind FDUSD, Binance&#8217;s stablecoin of choice.
&#8220;First Digital Trust (FDT) is effectively insolvent and unable to fulfill client fund redemptions. I strongly recommend that users take immediate action to secure their assets,&#8221; Sun <a href="https://x.com/justinsuntron/status/1907453967652786522?t=V1mTVMTbIiyvHgZDy1zjow&amp;s=19">asserted</a> in his first missive on Wednesday.
Despite Sun&#8217;s failure to provide evidence, his claims were enough to trigger a rush of redemptions that saw FDUSD briefly lose its peg and trade as low as $0.87 in a debacle that takes the mind back to the beef between Binance and FTX.
&#8220;Remember when CZ publicly accused FTX of insolvency and triggered a bank run on the exchange?&#8221; One crypto community member <a href="https://x.com/FTPager/status/1907484286036689102?t=PTVt4r0EZgOiSxwbz4uKBQ&amp;s=19">wrote</a>, adding, &#8220;Justin is trying to run the same playbook Insanely malicious especially if this accusation turns out to be false. The emperor has no clothes.&#8221;
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Unlike the FTX saga, First Digital Trust appears to be holding steady. For now, the market appears to have been appeased by <a href="https://x.com/FirstDigitalHQ/status/1907644502501896519?t=3XhUG8B920N_T5gJ0YCLqA&amp;s=19">data</a> showing the firm processing redemptions and an attestation of its reserves.
Sun&#8217;s attack against First Digital Trust appears linked to a recent legal filing in Hong Kong by Techteryx, the issuer of the TrueUSD stablecoin, against First Digital Trust. This filing was first reported by CoinDesk.
In the legal filing, Techteryx accuses First Digital Trust, which it had appointed as a fiduciary to manage its reserve, of misappropriating $456 million of its funds and failing to pay up when it needed it. Techteryx claims this situation forced it to obtain a bailout from Sun.
Techteryx has long been rumored to be owned by Sun, a claim both parties vehemently deny.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Classic Case of Deflection?</h2>
First Digital Trust has denied the claims alleged in the legal filing while labeling the filing and Sun&#8217;s actions as an attempt to deflect from Techteryx&#8217;s failings.
According to a <a href="https://x.com/FirstDigitalHQ/status/1907716272172970222?t=cXThhyasZD8xAHPBU13R2A&amp;s=19">statement</a> by First Digital Trust, it never moved or invested any of Techteryx&#8217;s funds without the latter&#8217;s express permission. The firm contended that it was the TUSD issuer&#8217;s decision to make illiquid investments. It also contended that redemption of these funds hinged on AML/KYC concerns over Techteryx&#8217;s beneficial owner, which it said the firm has refused to reveal to date.
&#8220;We reiterate that FDT remains fully solvent, and every FDUSD is securely backed 1:1 by cash and cash equivalents. The exact ISIN numbers of all reserves backing FDUSD are clearly outlined in our attestation report, which is publicly available for verification. We are processing redemption requests as usual. We are seeking legal advice and FDT will pursue legal action to protect it&#8217;s [sic] rights and reputation,&#8221; First Digital Trust <a href="https://x.com/FirstDigitalHQ/status/1907716272172970222?t=cXThhyasZD8xAHPBU13R2A&amp;s=19">said</a>.
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Charlie Munger didn't just play the long game — he practically invented it. The billionaire investor, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and Warren Buffett's right-hand man made it to 99 years old with his wit intact, his house unchanged, and his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44571776/charlie-munger-lived-to-99-and-refused-to-give-up-his-favorite-soda-im-sure-diet-coke-shortens-my-life-a-little-but-i-dont-give-a-damn">Diet Coke still bubbling</a>. But if you asked him, he could've done better. A lot better.
"I'd be the richest man on Earth," Munger told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/30/full-transcript-from-cnbcs-charlie-munger-a-life-of-wit-and-wisdom-.html">CNBC's Becky Quick</a> in a 2023 interview, if he had the chance to rewind the last 100 years. He wasn't joking. Well, maybe a little. But the regret wasn't about yachts or private islands — it was compounding.
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"I would've started earlier, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43759618/charlie-munger-said-the-hardest-part-of-getting-rich-is-the-first-100000-but-from-there-it-snowballs-and-you-can-ease-off-the-gas">compounded longer, compounded better</a>," Munger said, as if those three tweaks wouldn't turn every finance bro's playbook inside out. In classic Munger fashion, he didn't blame bad luck or bad markets. He blamed himself — with a smirk. "I basically screwed up," he said. "Given the hand I dealt, I could've done a lot better."
Keep in mind: this is the same guy who built a billion-dollar fortune, helped shape one of the most successful companies in the world, and lived in the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/charlie-munger-lived-same-house-203031744.html">same house for over 70 years</a>. But he still thought he left money on the table.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Munger's Mansion Theory: Bigger House, Smaller Happiness</h2>
Unlike many billionaires who bounce between mega-mansions, Munger stayed put. "Having a basic house really helps you," he explained. Fancy houses? Great for parties, not so great for peace of mind.
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He and Buffett saw it play out over and over again. Friends got richer, homes got fancier, but contentment? Not so much. "In practically every case, they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44458811/billionaire-warren-buffett-still-drives-a-2014-cadillac-but-joked-charlie-mungers-idea-of-traveling-in-style-was-an-air-conditioned-bus">make the person less happy</a>," Munger said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Real Trap? Losing Your Sanity</h2>
Money wasn't the hard part. "Staying sane," he said, "that's the trick." That's not a motivational quote — it's a warning. Munger was obsessed with avoiding dumb mistakes: addiction, bad habits, lifestyle creep, and yes, cigarettes.
When asked what the real secret was, he didn't pitch a formula. He just doubled down on what not to do. "Avoid crazy at all costs," he said. "Crazy is way more common than you think."
His entire game plan boiled down to one idea: "You teach me the wrong way to play poker, I will avoid it. You teach me the wrong way to do something else, I will avoid it."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Billionaire Who Thought He Messed Up</h2>
Munger lived for almost a century, built empires, avoided the traps, and made a fortune while calling himself "cautious." But even he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44146342/charlie-munger-said-he-was-passionate-about-getting-rich-but-not-because-i-wanted-ferraris-i-wanted-the-independence">thought he could've done better</a>.
That's the genius and the irony. The man who avoided crazy, skipped the mansions, dodged addiction, and drank Diet Coke like it was a health tonic still thought he left wealth on the table.
Maybe that's what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/10/41120804/574616">made him great</a>. Or maybe — just maybe — that's why he lived to nearly 100 in the same house, with the same best friend, and the same unbeatable mindset.
Avoid crazy. Avoid regret. Keep it simple. And don't trust anyone who says peanut brittle isn't part of a well-balanced life.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42898261/bill-and-melinda-gates-say-they-raised-their-3-daughters-with-a-middle-class-upbringing-youre-not-allowed-to-tell-people-how-we-flew">Before their 2021 divorce</a>, Bill and Melinda Gates were one of the most powerful philanthropic duos in the world. But in 2018, they hit pause to publicly answer the tough stuff — questions they said people actually asked them. One in particular cut deep:
"Is it fair that you have so much influence?"
Melinda didn't hedge, <a href="https://www.gatesnotes.com/2018-annual-letter">writing in the GatesNotes Blog</a>: "No. It's not fair that we have so much wealth when billions of others have so little. And it's not fair that our wealth opens doors that are closed to most people."
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That wasn't a soundbite. It was part of a longer, pointed response about power, access, and privilege. "World leaders tend to take our phone calls," she wrote. "Cash-strapped school districts are more likely to divert money and talent toward ideas they think we will fund."
And Bill didn't dodge the elephant in the room either:
"If we think it's unfair that we have so much wealth, why don't we <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42622967/bill-gates-answers-why-he-doesnt-just-voluntarily-pay-more-in-taxes-people-pay-taxes-as-an-obligation-of-law-not-out-of-charity">give it all to the government</a>?"
His answer? Foundations can take risks governments can't. They can think globally, play the long game, and test bold ideas without waiting for votes or budgets. "We're like an incubator," he explained. "We aim to improve the quality of the ideas that go into public policies and steer funding toward those that have the most impact."
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But just because they had answers didn't mean they were ignoring the optics. They admitted the imbalance. They didn't pretend the system was just.
"We use whatever influence we have," Melinda said, "to help as many people as possible and to advance equity around the world."
The letter, released three years before their separation, also gave rare insight into their working relationship — something <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40004954/melinda-gates-not-surprised-by-warren-buffetts-new-will-to-form-charity-trust-headed-by-his-children">Melinda said often came with imbalance</a> too.
"There were times I felt that disparity—in meetings when I was reticent and he was voluble, or when the person we were meeting with looked toward Bill and not me," she said.
They worked at it. Gave each other feedback. Learned when to pull back and when to push forward. And while Melinda focused more on gender equity, Bill leaned into science and systems. Still, Bill made one thing clear: their decisions were shared.
"Because I've been a public figure longer, and because I'm a man, some people assume I am making the big decisions. That's never been the case."
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In their letter, they weren't defending wealth. They were admitting its outsized power — and trying to explain how they use it. Melinda called it "a basic responsibility" for people with money to give it back. Bill added, "Once you've taken care of yourself and your children, the best use of extra wealth is to give it back to society."
The Gates Foundation, still the largest private foundation in the world, continued to carry both of their names even after their divorce. For a while, they remained co-chairs — but in 2024, Melinda <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bill-melinda-gates-foundation">announced she would step down</a>.&nbsp;
While she left the foundation's leadership, she didn't leave philanthropy. As part of the transition, she received <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/melinda-gates-step-down-co-chair-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-2024-05-13/">$12.5 billion to pursue her own charitable work</a>, with a focus on women and families through her organization, Pivotal Ventures.
In a world that still questions the role of billionaire influence, their 2018 words haven't aged out: "It's not fair," Melinda wrote."But we're trying to make it count."
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In an exciting development for astronomy enthusiasts, the Blaze Star, situated 3,000 light-years from Earth, is anticipated to explode soon, promising a unique spectacle in the night sky.
What Happened: The star system T Coronae Borealis, commonly known as the Blaze Star, is on the brink of a nova explosion. This rare event, which happens approximately every 80 years, will render the star visible from Earth for roughly a week.
According to <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasa-global-astronomers-await-rare-nova-explosion/">NASA</a>, T Coronae Borealis — or "T CrB," in astronomer lingo — is actually composed of two celestial bodies: an Earth-sized remnant of a dead star, a.k.a. "white dwarf," and "an ancient red giant slowly being stripped of hydrogen by the relentless gravitational pull of its hungry neighbor." 
Post-explosion, the Blaze Star will radiate thousands of times brighter than its usual luminosity,&nbsp;appearing as a new star&nbsp;in the sky, comparable in brightness to the North Star, Polaris.
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"It's a once-in-a-lifetime event that will create a lot of new astronomers out there. It's incredibly exciting to have this front-row seat," NASA astronomer Dr. Rebekah Hounsell <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/04/us-news/blaze-star-thats-3000-lightyears-away-will-soon-explode/">told </a>New York Post. 
The Blaze Star is a binary system comprising a white dwarf and an ancient red giant. The white dwarf accumulates&nbsp;hydrogen from the red giant, leading to increased pressure and heat. This buildup ultimately triggers a thermonuclear blast&nbsp;that can be seen across&nbsp;the galaxy.
Why It Matters: The timing of this celestial event remains uncertain. Initially predicted to occur last June, the explosion was then rescheduled for September, and now may happen this month. 
To witness the Blaze Star, one should gaze towards the Northern Crown constellation, drawing a&nbsp;line from the two brightest&nbsp;stars in the Northern Hemisphere, Arcturus and Vega.
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In a swift response to President Donald Trump&#8216;s global tariff hike, global hedge funds and levered exchange-traded funds (ETFs) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645681/jpmorgan-raises-recession-risk-to-60-as-largest-us-tax-hike-in-60-years-hits-global-economy">have offloaded more than $40 billion of stocks</a>, according to recent notes to clients from banks.
What Happened: The announcement of the severe global tariffs, the highest in over a century, has resulted in a loss of over $4 trillion in stock market value for S&amp;P 500 companies, Reuters reported.
JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) has projected that volatility targeting portfolios will sell between $25 billion and $30 billion in equities in the coming days to mitigate risk. Additionally, levered ETFs are expected to sell an extra $23 billion, predominantly in tech stocks, to rebalance by the end of the day.
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In a separate note, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) reported that equities long/short hedge funds globally experienced the largest net selling in nearly 15 years on Thursday, becoming the most bearish since 2011. The bank also noted that portfolio managers primarily increased bets against stocks, credit, and equity ETFs following Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement, which sparked recession fears.
U.S. stocks led the hedge fund sales, with financial shares being net-sold at the fastest pace since 2016. However, sectors like real estate, staples, and utilities, known for weathering recessionary periods well, were the only ones investors bought on a net basis.
Financial experts speaking <a href="https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-14574981/Where-invest-Trumps-tariffs-means-pension-definitive-guide-Mails-money-experts.html">to</a> Britain's The Mail on Sunday see potential for investors in international ETFs, such as the iShares MSCI India ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDA#BATS">INDA</a>), Vanguard's Germany All Cap, and the Amundi UK Equity All Cap.
Why It Matters: The sudden sell-off of stocks by global hedge funds and ETFs is a direct result of the tariff hike announced by President Trump.
This move, the largest in over a century, has not only led to a significant loss in stock market value but has also increased the probability of a U.S. recession.
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Global Hedge Funds and ETFs Offload Over $40 Billion in Stocks Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

A conservative legal nonprofit, the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) has initiated a lawsuit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44653029/trump-tariffs-trigger-wall-street-bloodbath-sp-500-notches-worst-weekly-drop-since-2020">against President Donald Trump's tariffs</a>, representing a small stationery company based in Florida.
What Happened: According to a report <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/04/05/trump-tariffs-sink-conservatives-challenge-whether-theyre-legal/">by</a> The Washington Post, an increasing number of conservatives are questioning President Trump&#8217;s authority to impose extensive tariffs. The first legal challenge comes from a small stationery company, Simplified, represented by the NCLA. The NCLA has a track record of successful lawsuits, including one that led to the Supreme Court overturning the Chevron deference last year, significantly reducing the power of federal agencies to regulate various aspects of American life.
The NCLA filed a complaint this week on behalf of Simplified, owned by Emily Ley. The complaint challenges the legality of Trump&#8217;s tariffs imposed on all Chinese imports earlier this year. The NCLA contends that Trump&#8217;s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify the tariffs was unconstitutional as it does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
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&#8220;No prior president ever thought the IEEPA allowed him to set tariffs. Reading this law broadly enough to uphold the China tariff would transfer core legislative power,&#8221; NCLA President Mark Chenoweth said in a statement. The lawsuit alleges that the new tariffs will impose hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs on Ley&#8217;s business.
The lawsuit names the United States, Trump, the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the agencies&#8217; leadership as defendants. The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare the China import tariff unlawful and to prevent its implementation and enforcement.
Despite the market plunge and fears of a recession, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the concerns, stating that the administration was &#8220;building the long term,&#8221; as reported <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/us-news/scott-bessent-downplays-market-plunge-as-he-doubles-down-on-tariffs/">by</a> The New York Post.
Why It Matters: The lawsuit comes in the wake of global markets plunging after President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, an event he dubbed &#8220;Liberation Day.&#8221;
The tariffs sparked backlash from analysts and fears of retaliation from global trade partners. China, the U.S.&#8217;s largest trade deficit partner, was hit with a steep 34% tariff, leading to an escalation in the global trade war.
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In a 1997 speech, famed investor&nbsp;Peter Lynch imparted his investment wisdom, emphasizing&nbsp;the significance of comprehending the&nbsp;business behind the stock and the ineffectiveness of economic forecasting.
What Happened: Lynch, celebrated for his remarkable stint at&nbsp;Fidelity Investments, divulged his investment insights during the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myu4Nv0pt0U">speech</a>.
He underscored the need to understand&nbsp;the business behind the stock, advising, &#8220;If you can&#8217;t&nbsp;explain to an 11-year-old in&nbsp;two minutes or less, why&nbsp;you own the stock, you&nbsp;shouldn&#8217;t own it.&#8221;
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Lynch also rejected the concept of economic forecasting, identifying himself as a &#8220;bottom-up&#8221; investor who zeroes in on individual stocks through comprehensive company and industry analysis.
Lynch further spotlighted&nbsp;the importance of patience in&nbsp;investing, indicating that substantial returns could be reaped even a decade after a company&#8217;s initial public offering. 
He cited Walmart as an instance, underlining&nbsp;that investing is a marathon,&nbsp;not a sprint.
"A decade after Walmart when public in 1970, it only had 15% penetration across the U.S. Thus, one could assume they had plenty of runway ahead to expand across the country, but success wasn't guaranteed, so some investors might have though they already missed the bus," Lynch said while talking about the Walmart stock option.
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Peter Lynch's Advice: 'If You Can't Explain to an 11-Year-Old in Two Minutes or Less Why You Own the Stock, You Shouldn't Own It'

A 2014 "<a href="https://x.com/ThomasSowell/status/1907788632267645294">60 Minutes" interview with Elon Musk</a> is suddenly back in rotation on X and it's not hard to see why. With headlines swirling about Musk backing away from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency and calls for federal spending cuts growing louder, the clip is a timely throwback to a different kind of Musk headline—one where he wasn't slashing budgets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44079465/report-says-elon-musks-businesses-have-been-awarded-38-billion-in-government-contracts-since-2003-heres-what-taxpayers-are-funding">but writing checks to the government</a>.
In the resurfaced interview, journalist Scott Pelley zeroed in on Tesla's taxpayer-funded boost. "Taxpayers essentially loaned you, Tesla, almost $500 million. How much of that do you still owe?"
Musk, calm as ever, replied, "We paid the whole loan back with interest and a prepayment penalty last year."
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When asked why he paid the loan off early, Musk said the taxpayers had supported Tesla, so, as he put it, "we ought to repay them as soon as we can." He added, "Since we had the ability to do it and the stock markets were good, let's pay it back with interest and a thank you note, by the way. I said, ‘really appreciate it. Thank you.'"
That's not just talk. In 2010, Tesla received a $465 million loan from the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. It was part of a broader effort to jumpstart clean energy and EV innovation in the U.S.&nbsp;
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In May 2013, Tesla wrote a check to the U.S. government for the full balance—nine years ahead of schedule—making it the first American automaker to fully repay its ATVM loan. And they didn't just slide the check under the door. The repayment came with interest and a prepayment penalty, signaling Musk wasn't looking for a discount or an exit ramp.
Even more notable? The thank-you note.
"I would like to thank the Department of Energy and the members of Congress and their staffs that worked hard to create the program," Musk <a href="https://ir.tesla.com/press-release/tesla-repays-department-energy-loan-nine-years-early">said in a statement</a> in 2013, "and particularly the American taxpayer from whom these funds originate. I hope we did you proud."
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That line alone could be a headline in 2025. Because these days, Musk is associated more with government belt-tightening than borrowing. As a leader of DOGE, he's been at the helm of a controversial crackdown on federal spending—that has resulted in the cutting more than 280,000 jobs and the trimming department budgets across the board. But now, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44611347/is-elon-musk-leaving-doge-role-trump-tells-cabinet-move-could-happen-soon-report">reports suggest Musk is stepping back</a> from that post, citing the need to refocus on his own companies.
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Anthony Scaramucci has publicly criticized President Donald Trump&#8216;s recent tariff policies.
What Happened: Scaramucci, who had a brief stint in the Trump administration in 2017, has been a consistent critic of the president. His latest remarks were in reaction to Trump&#8217;s decision to impose new tariffs on the majority of the U.S.&#8217;s major trading partners.
Following a significant plunge in&nbsp;the stock market and global&nbsp;markets in the wake of Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; announcement, Scaramucci expressed his criticism on a social media platform. In a post on X, he stated, &#8220;There&nbsp;is stupid and then there&nbsp;is Donald Trump Stupid: DTS.&nbsp;A new global low.&#8221;
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Furthermore, Scaramucci lambasted Trump&#8217;s team for being in an &#8220;echo chamber of stupidity&#8221; with regards to&nbsp;its trade policy. His comments&nbsp;came on the heels of China&#8217;s retaliation against the U.S.&#8217;s&nbsp;tariffs with its own on&nbsp;Thursday.
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Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement triggered a global selloff, resulting in the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling&nbsp;more than 1,600 points on&nbsp;Thursday. 
Despite the market&#8217;s reaction, Trump likened&nbsp;the United States to a&nbsp;patient requiring surgery, suggesting that the market drop was anticipated.
Why It Matters: The ongoing trade war has been a contentious issue, with critics arguing that the tariffs could harm the U.S. economy. Scaramucci&#8217;s comments highlight the growing concern among some former Trump administration officials about the potential economic fallout from the president&#8217;s trade policies.
Moreover, the market&#8217;s reaction to the tariff announcement underscores the potential global economic impact of these policies. 
The significant drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average following the announcement indicates the level of concern among investors about the potential economic consequences of the ongoing trade war.
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BofA 증권의 애널리스트 제이슨 쿠퍼버그(Jason Kupferberg)는 블록(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>)에 대해 매수 등급을 재확인하며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XYZ/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가를 115달러</a>로 제시했다.
이 애널리스트는 블록을 2025년 최고의 결제 서비스 선택지로 강조하며, 유리한 거시경제 환경과 스퀘어(Square) GPV의 성장 덕분에 아웃퍼폼할 가능성이 있다고 전했다.
또한, 이 애널리스트는 이 회사가 40의 법칙(Rule of 40) 목표를 예정보다 일찍 달성하고 S&amp;P 500에 포함될 가능성이 있다고 예상했다.
이 회사의 매출 성장과 수익성의 조합은 대형 결제 서비스 부문에서 강력하게 평가되었다.
이 애널리스트는 스퀘어의 GPV 성장률이 주가 성과에 매우 중요하다고 강조하고, CEO 잭 도시와 영업 책임자 닉 몰나르(Nick Molnar) 하의 새로운 제품 혁신과 전략적 파트너십을 부각했다. 여기에는 통합된 스퀘어 앱, 주문 플랫폼, US 푸즈 홀딩 및 T-모바일 US와의 주요 유통 파트너십이 포함된다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/02/43525518/eli-lilly-q4-earnings-strong-demand-for-mounjaro-but-prices-dip-forecasts-over-30-jump-in-2025-sales-on-newer-medicines" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">일라이 릴리 4분기 실적: 마운자로에 대한 강한 수요, 가격 하락, 2025년 신약 매출 30% 이상 증가 전망</a>
이 애널리스트는 블록이 2025년 15% 이상의 GP 성장 전망을 유지하고 400bps(베이시스포인트)의 마진 확장을 이룰 것이라고 예측했지만, 최근 주가 상승이 4분기를 긍정적인 촉매제로 작용하는 영향을 제한할 수 있다고 언급했다.
최근 <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, XYZ 주식은 지난 1년 동안 3% 이상 하락했습니다. 투자자는 VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAPP#NASDAQ">DAPP</a>)를 통해 해당 주식에 투자할 수 있습니다.
가격 동향: XYZ 주식은 목요일 0.12% 상승 86.08달러에 마감되었다.
다음 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/downgrades/25/02/43506847/spotify-analyst-draws-comparison-to-apple-on-scale-pricing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">스포티파이 애널리스트, 규모와 가격 측면에서 애플과 비교</a></li>
</ul>
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신선한 양파와 관련된 대장균(E. coli) 발생에 대응하여, 주요 미국 패스트푸드 체인인 맥도날드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), 레스토랑 브랜드 인터내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>) 그리고 얌 브랜즈(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>)가 메뉴에서 해당 채소를 제거하기로 결정했다. 이 사건으로 인해 49명이 병을 앓았고 한 명이 사망한 것으로 전해졌다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 로이터에 따르면, 버거킹의 모회사인 레스토랑 브랜드 인터내셔널과 얌 브랜즈도 신선한 양파를 메뉴에서 제외하기로 결정했다. 한 대변인은 약 5%의 버거킹 매장이 이미 이 변경을 실시했다고 확인했다.
이 보도에 따르면 콜로라도주 롱몬트 버거킹의 매니저 마리아 곤잘레스(Maria Gonzales)는 &#8220;앞으로 당분간 양파를 전혀 사용하지 말라는 회사 측의 지시를 받았다&#8221;고 말했다.
맥도날드는 오염된 양파의 출처가 테일러 팜스(Taylor Farms)임을 확인했으며 현재 리콜되었다. 미국의 주요 식품 서비스 공급업체인 US 푸즈(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>)의 메모에 따르면 콜로라도 시설의 노란 양파가 회수되었다.
미국 식품의약국(FDA)는 영향을 받은 맥도날드 매장들의 공급업체는 테일러 팜스라고 발표하고 리콜을 시작했다고 전했다. 이 건강 규제 당국은 연방 및 주 당국과 회사들과 협력하여 양파가 발생의 원인인지 확인하고 있다.
왜 중요한가 (Why It Matters): 이번 발생은 맥도날드 햄버거와 연관된 대장균 사례가 최근에 보고된 후 발생한 일로, 이로 인해 이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41494285/mcdonalds-stock-is-tumbling-wednesday-heres-why">회사의 주가가 하락</a>한 바 있다. 미국 질병통제예방센터(CDC)는 10개 주에서 49건의 대장균 감염 사례가 확인되었으며, 대부분의 환자들이 McDonald's의 쿼터 파운더(Quarter Pounder) 햄버거를 먹었다고 보고했다.
FDA는 여러 사람이 맥도날드의 쿼터 파운더와 관련된 대장균으로 아프게 된 후 테일러 팜스에 대한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41527681/fda-launches-investigation-into-mcdonalds-supplier-taylor-farms-following-e-coli-outbreak">조사</a>를 시작했다. FDA는 현재 맥도날드 햄버거에 제공된 슬라이스 양파가 오염의 가장 가능성이 높은 원인이라고 생각하고 있다.
발생에도 불구하고, 애널리스트들은 이전에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41494741/mcdonalds-well-positioned-to-contain-e-coli-outbreak-analysts-say-impact-minimal-co">맥도날드 주식에 미치는 영향이 미미할 것</a>이라고 언급했다. 그러나 베어드 에퀴티 리서치(Baird Equity Research)의 애널리스트 데이비드 타란티노(David Tarantino)는 소비자 심리에 대한 우려로 수요일 늦게 맥도날드의 주가를 &#8216;중립&#8217;으로 하향 조정했다.
가격 움직임: 목요일, 맥도날드 주식은 정규 거래에서 1% 상승하여 $301.58에 마감되었으며, 이후 시간외 거래에서는 0.12% 추가 상승하였다.
다음 읽을 내용: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41459673/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-today?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">트럼프 미디어 &amp; 기술 주식에 무슨 일이 일어나고 있나요?</a></li>
</ul>
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미국 주식 선물이 월요일 아침(현지 시간 기준)에 하락 거래되고 있는 가운데, 오늘 투자자들의 주목을 받을 수 있는 주식들은 다음과 같다:
1. 월스트리트는 카니발(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>)이 월요일 개장 전 매출 78억 3천만 달러, 주당 1.16달러의 분기 이익을 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 카니발의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 1% 상승한 18.72달러를 기록했다.
2. US 푸즈 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>)가 5억 달러의 무담보 선순위 채권 사모 발행 가격을 발표했다. US 푸즈의 주식은 애프터 마켓에서 2.2% 오른 61.49달러로 거래되었다.
3. 애널리스트들은 리포시트랙(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRAK#NYSE">TRAK</a>) 최신 분기에 1주당 6센트의 이익과 507만 달러의 매출을 기록할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 이 회사는 시장이 마감된 후에 실적을 발표할 예정이다. 리포시트랙의 주식은 애프터 마켓에서 0.1% 오른 17.72달러로 거래되었다.
여기에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">프리마켓 보도</a>를 확인하십시오.
4. 에스페이 매뉴펙처링 &amp; 일렉트로닉스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESP#NYSE">ESP</a>)는 4분기 주당 73센트의 이익을 기록했으며, 이는 작년 동기 36센트에서 증가한 수치이다. 매출은 834만 달러에서 1,161만 달러로 증가했다. 에스페이의 주식은 애프터 마켓에서 9.6% 상승한 27.20달러로 거래되었다.
5. 애널리스트들은 글림스 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRAR#NASDAQ">VRAR</a>)가 시장 마감 후에 1주당 8센트의 분기 손실과 200만 달러의 매출을 기록할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 글림스 그룹의 주식은 애프터 마켓에서 3.3% 하락한 0.77달러로 거래되었다.
다음 확인하세요:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/09/41075978/top-4-materials-stocks-that-may-implode-in-q3">3분기에 폭락할 수 있는 상위 4개 소재 주식</a></li>
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목요일 오전 (현지 시간 기준) 미국 주식 선물 거래가 혼조세를 보이고 있는 가운데 오늘 투자자들의 관심을 끌 수 있는 주식은 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>월스트리트는 일라이 릴리 앤드 컴퍼니 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)가 개장 전 매출 99억 5천만 달러, 주당 2.70달러의 분기 이익을 보고할 것으로 예상한다. 일라이 릴리의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 0.9% 하락한 765.32달러를 기록했다.</li>
<li></li>
<li>블루 버드(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLBD#NASDAQ">BLBD</a>)는 예상보다 나은 3분기 재무 실적을 보고하고 새 CEO를 발표했다. 블루버드 주가는 시간외 거래에서 5.3% 상승한 51.00달러를 기록했다.</li>
<li></li>
<li>분석가들은 US 푸즈 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>)이 96억 4천만 달러의 매출과 주당 93센트의 분기 이익을 발표할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 회사는 시장이 열리기 전에 실적을 발표할 예정이다. US 푸즈의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 0.2% 상승한 51.20달러를 기록했다.</li>
<li></li>
<li>아웃셋 메디컬(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OM#NASDAQ">OM</a>)는 예상보다 나쁜 2분기 재무 결과를 보고하고 FY24 매출 지침을 하향 조정했다. 아웃셋 메디컬의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 39.7% 하락한 2.05달러를 기록했다.</li>
<li></li>
<li>분석가들은 파커 하니핀(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>)이 개장 전 매출 50억 8천만 달러, 주당 6.22달러의 분기 이익을 발표할 것으로 예상한다. 파커 하니핀의 주가는 수요일 1.1% 하락한 512.50달러로 마감했다.</li>
<li></li>
</ul>
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목요일 아침 (현지 시간) 미국 주식 선물이 하락세로 거래되면서 오늘 투자자의 관심을 끌 수 있는 주식은 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>월스트리트는 로블록스 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>)가 개장 전 주당 53센트의 분기 손실과 9억 2,200만 달러의 매출을 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 로블록스의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 0.7% 상승한 39.30달러를 기록했다.</li>
<li>줌인포 테크놀로지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZI#NYSE">ZI</a>)는 긍정적인 1분기 실적을 발표했지만, 2분기 전망은 예상보다 약했다. 이 회사는 2분기 EPS가 주당 25센트 추정치보다 23센트~24센트 범위에 있을 것으로 예상하고 있다. 2분기 매출은 추정치 3억 1,311만 달러 대비 3억 600만~3억 900만 달러로 예상된다. 줌인포의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 0.4% 상승한 12.19달러에 거래되었다</li>
<li>애널리스트들은 US 푸즈 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>)가 분기당 주당 53센트의 이익과 89억 2,000만 달러의 매출을 발표할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 이 회사는 개장 전에 분기 실적을 발표할 것이다. US 푸즈의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 1.4% 상승한 53.10달러에 거래됐다.</li>
</ul>
이곳에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">개장 전 시황 개요를 확인하세요</a>
<ul>
<li>비욘드 미트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>)가 1분기에 예상보다 큰 손실을 기록했다. 이 회사는 2분기 매출이 8,500만 달러에서 9,000만 달러 사이일 것으로 예상하고 있으며, 2024년의 전체 매출은 3억 1,500만 달러에서 3억 4,500만 달러 사이로 예상하고 있다. 비욘드 미트의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 13.5% 하락한 7.10달러에 거래되었다.</li>
<li>애널리스트들은 H&amp;R 블록(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>)가 시장 마감 후 주당 4.62달러의 분기 이익과 214억 달러의 분기 매출을 발표할 것으로 예상하고 있다. H&amp;R 블록의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 0.9% 상승한 48.95달러에 거래됐다.</li>
</ul>

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