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Xiaomi is a technology product and services company founded in early 2010, focusing mainly on smartphones and Internet of Things products and related internet services. An early adopter of online smartphone sales, Xiaomi uses Android as its operating system but has its own customized user interface called MIUI. As competition in its home Chinese smartphone market intensified and growth has slowed, it has expanded into other markets and has become the smartphone market leader in India and is gaining market share in Europe. From 2020 to 2024, from a country perspective, around 50% of its overall revenue was generated in mainland China, down from 94% in 2015. The company listed on the Hong Kong market at the beginning of July 2018.

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중국 기술 대기업 샤오미(OTC:XIACY)가 자사의 고급 전기 세단 &#39;SU7 울트라&#39;의 가격을 35% 인하한 529,900위안(72,932달러)으로 책정했다. 처음에 814,900위안(111,842달러)으로 홍보되었던 가격에서 대폭 낮춘 것이다. 샤오미는 중국 내 경쟁이 치열한 전기차 시장에서 테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA), 포르쉐(Porsche) 등 프리미엄 자동차 제조사에 대한 경쟁력을 강화하고 있다.

테슬라 경쟁업체 샤오미, 중국에서 고급 전기차 가격 35% 인하하며 모델S·포르쉐에 도전장

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금요일(21일) 중국 기술주가 급등했다. 알리바바(OTC:BABAF)(NYSE:BABA)가 12% 이상 급등하는 등 투자자들이 긍정적인 실적 가이던스와 중국의 통화 정책 완화에 대한 기대감에 반응했다.

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월요일(17일) 고위급 비즈니스 심포지엄에서 시진핑 중국 주석이 보여준 민간 부문에 대한 지지 입장에 투자자들이 계속 반응하면서, 화요일(18일) 중국 기술주는 상승세를 이어갔다. 

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You've heard the saying: all press is good press. It's a favorite line in Hollywood, politics—and apparently, Silicon Valley boardrooms. Fortunately, Elon Musk seems to agree. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43101102/elon-musk-the-richest-man-in-the-world-is-estimated-to-earn-over-23-million-every-single-hour-of-the-day-heres-how-hes-spending-it">world's richest man</a> has never been one to sweat the headlines, even when they've taken aim at Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
And lately, they've been taking aim a lot.
But if Musk is rattled, he's not showing it. In fact, he's been through worse—and came out smiling.
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In a <a href="https://youtu.be/u5w_VkAx6tc?si=Y-FiPNEMfw6t5DE8">2022 interview with "Tesla Owners Silicon Valley"</a>, Musk reflected on years of relentless bad press. He recalled that from around 2017 through 2019, the media ran a "non-stop hate stream." "It was like, hate. Like Tesla's a fraud. Tesla's a failure. Fraudulent failure." Then he added, "I remember… for like three years straight the headlines would just be trashing Tesla all over and over and over again. And our sales went up."
"So I guess keep trashing us," he added. "At the end of the day, people were like, ‘Oh yeah, I just kept reading about Tesla. I can't remember what the article was about, but I know I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44414187/elon-musks-tesla-recalls-over-46000-cybertrucks-due-to-safety-concerns">read about Tesla 17 times</a>.' He acknowledged there's "some truth" to the old saying that "all press is good press."
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Tesla has faced a rough 2025. On March 10, its shares plunged 15%, marking its worst single-day performance since September 2020. This sharp fall wiped out over $800 billion in market capitalization from Tesla's December peak.&nbsp;
Sales have slumped and Musk's political controversies—have sparked protests and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44550250/elon-musks-father-says-tesla-vandalism-and-protests-are-just-free-publicity-claims-all-the-stocks-have-come-down-not-just-tesla">even vandalism at Tesla dealerships</a>. To top it off, rumors swirled that Tesla's board wanted Musk replaced, although Musk and the board quickly <a href="https://x.com/Tesla/status/1917812113315074055">shut those down as "absolutely false."</a>
Musk, regardless, is determined not to fail. Back <a href="https://youtu.be/23GzpbNUyI4?si=URDV-gyQH-0gtR3w">in a 2012 "60 Minutes" interview</a>, when asked about overcoming failures, he famously said: "I don't ever give up. I'd have to be dead or completely incapacitated."
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Today, despite sagging numbers, Tesla's stock did climb from the recent lows. Investors are betting on a turnaround—and Musk has pledged to focus more on Tesla moving forward.
It's a familiar story in Musk's entrepreneurial playbook: critics pile on, markets wobble, and Musk doubles down. Whether it's building rockets, boring tunnels, or selling electric cars, he's thrived on defying expectations. Even if those expectations come wrapped in negative headlines.
As Musk himself put it, bad press might just keep the brand in the spotlight. Keep the stories coming. Musk's not giving up—and he's betting Tesla's customers won't either.
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Elon Musk Says For 3 Years Straight, Headlines Would 'Trash' Tesla And Sales Went Up But All Press Is Good Press — 'So I Guess Keep Trashing Us'

It must be one of the great ironies of wealth: the richer you are, the more free stuff you get. Celebrities get gifting suites. Athletes get free gear. And billionaires? Apparently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/45056962/bill-gates-says-hes-happier-as-a-billionaire-than-if-he-were-middle-class-you-dont-need-a-billionbut-freedom-from-worry-is-a-blessing">they get free Big Macs</a>.
That's right—Bill Gates, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/">worth well over $100 billion</a>, has a McDonald's "gold card" granting him free meals for life anywhere in the world. And while it may sound like a recent social media stunt, the story behind Gates' golden ticket actually stretches back almost two decades—and involves his good friend, Warren Buffett.
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We likely first heard about these elusive McDonald's cards in 2007, when Buffett casually revealed his own <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2007/10/29/whats-in-warren-buffetts-wallet.html">during a CNBC interview</a>. Pulling out his wallet, the Berkshire Hathaway CEO flashed his McGold card and joked, "Bill Gates has one. His is good throughout the world, I guess. Mine is only good in Omaha, but I never leave Omaha so mine is just as good as his!"
Buffett, a well-documented McDonald's enthusiast, is known for ordering sausage McMuffins for&nbsp; breakfast and "splurging" on bacon egg and cheese biscuits <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41230382/warren-buffett-lets-the-stock-market-decide-his-mcdonalds-breakfast-order-when-its-up-he-spends-">when the market is up</a>. He didn't elaborate much more about the elusive card at the time. But the idea of billionaires eating for free sparked plenty of curiosity.
For years, Gates never publicly confirmed his McGold status. That changed in January, when he <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjDVkhT1/">appeared in a TikTok clip</a> with celebrity chef and social media star Nick DiGiovanni. In the lighthearted video, DiGiovanni asked, "Bill, is it true you have a McDonald's gold card?"
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Gates didn't just say yes—he whipped it out.
The card read:
"Be our guest Bill Gates — Entitled to a complimentary meal at any McDonald's"
Signed by Michael R. Quinlan, McDonald's Chairman and CEO during <a href="https://www.historyoasis.com/post/mcdonalds-ceo-history">the late 1980s and 1990s</a>. That little detail suggests Gates' card was issued somewhere between 1987 and 1999.
As for how he got it? Gates explained: "They actually sent it to me. My friend Warren Buffett got one before I did. But then a few months later, they sent one to me. But I tend not to use it since I can afford to buy the food."
Still, it's a lifelong perk, he added—and confirmed he's "a quarter pounder with cheese guy." When asked how many other golden cards might be floating around, Gates smiled and said, "Hopefully for them, not too many."
DiGiovanni tried his luck asking to borrow it, but Gates—clearly in a playful mood—declined, "Rules are pretty clear." Instead, he handed the chef a $50 gift certificate.
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As for the McGold cards themselves, their exact number remains a mystery. The few confirmed holders include Gates, Buffett, and actor Rob Lowe. Most cbards are hyper-local, valid only in specific cities or franchises. Gates' global pass makes his especially rare. McDonald's has occasionally offered McGold Cards through limited-time contests—most recently in December 2022, when a sweepstakes awarded twelve cards allowing winners two free meals a week for fifty years.
But for billionaires like Gates and Buffett, it seems the real value lies more in the novelty than the free fries. Gates even once told a <a href="https://news.mit.edu/2010/gates-visit-0422">2010 MIT audience</a>, "I still haven't found any burgers at any price that are better than McDonald's." He added that after a person reaches a certain net worth, adding more wealth "doesn't mean much. Success becomes all about how you're going to give it back."
So while Gates could dine at the fanciest restaurants on Earth, sometimes nothing beats the taste—or the nostalgia—of a simple cheeseburger. Apparently, even billionaires think the Golden Arches are golden for a reason.
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India and Pakistan agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Saturday after days of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45335338/trump-makes-india-pakistan-ceasefire-declaration-in-casual-manner-thank-you-for-your-attention-to-this-matter" rel="noreferrer noopener">heavy cross-border fighting</a>. But just hours later, explosions in Srinagar and Jammu raised doubts about how long the truce would hold, Reuters reports.
India&#8217;s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a briefing: &#8220;For the last few hours there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the director generals of military operations of India and Pakistan&#8221;
&#8220;This is a breach of an understanding arrived at earlier today,&#8221; Misri added.
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However, Pakistan&#8217;s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told Geo News that no ceasefire violations have occurred, despite rising tensions along the LoC, per a report <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/10/india-and-pakistan-agree-to-an-immediate-ceasefire-after-days-of-escalation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from</a> Al Jazeera.
&nbsp;Early on Saturday morning, President Trump made a casual announcement about the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
"After&nbsp;a long night of talks&nbsp;mediated by the United States,&nbsp;I am pleased to announce&nbsp;that India and Pakistan have&nbsp;agreed to a FULL AND&nbsp;IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations&nbsp;to both Countries on using&nbsp;Common Sense and Great Intelligence.&nbsp;Thank you for your attention&nbsp;to this matter!," Trump&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114483405683675564" rel="noreferrer noopener">posted&nbsp;</a>on Truth Social.
The ceasefire, brokered with assistance from the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, aimed to halt the most severe military confrontation between the two nations in nearly three decades.
The conflict was initially triggered by India&#8217;s airstrikes on what it described as &#8220;terrorist infrastructure&#8221; in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, following a deadly attack that killed 26 Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir. Despite the agreement, Indian officials accused Pakistan of violating the ceasefire through cross-border shelling and drone intrusions, leading to further escalations.
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Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of&nbsp;Meta, is in the limelight for his extravagant collection of wristwatches. The billionaire&#8217;s assortment ranges from an affordable Casio to a staggering $900,000 Greubel Forsey piece.
What Happened: Zuckerberg&#8217;s collection boasts of a variety of luxury watches. One of the highlights is&nbsp;a Grand Complications In-Line Perpetual&nbsp;Calendar watch from Patek Philippe, revealed in an Instagram post in September 2024. This timepiece, featuring&nbsp;a platinum case and an&nbsp;alligator-leather band, is priced at $141,400.
During a podcast event in September 2024, Zuckerberg was spotted wearing&nbsp;a DB25 Starry Varius from&nbsp;the Swiss watch brand De&nbsp;Bethune. The rose-gold model, one of only 20 produced annually, carries a hefty price tag of over $80,000.
As per the report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-watch-collection-2025-5#his-watch-collection-isnt-entirely-luxurious-7">by </a>Insider, at the 2024 Meta Connect conference, Zuckerberg sported&nbsp;a watch from the Swiss&nbsp;brand F.P. Journe&#8217;s Souveraine collection.&nbsp;Made entirely of aluminum, this watch was projected to fetch between $30,000 and $54,000 at auction.
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In a video from January 2025, Zuckerberg was seen donning&nbsp;a Greubel Forsey watch that&nbsp;retails for over $900,000. This white gold watch, comprising 281 pieces, is hand-assembled with only two or three units crafted each year.
His collection also includes&nbsp;a yellow-gold Rolex Daytona Le&nbsp;Mans, with&nbsp;a resale value of up&nbsp;to $300,000, and a GA2100WS-7A from Casio&#8217;s G-Shock line, which retails for $120, making it the most affordable watch he has publicly worn.
Why It Matters: Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s watch collection is a testament to his diverse taste and appreciation for craftsmanship. The range of his collection, from a modest Casio to a luxurious Patek Philippe, reflects his eclectic style. 
His choice of timepieces, often seen during public appearances, has sparked interest and curiosity among watch enthusiasts and followers alike.
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When it comes to personal finance, Suze Orman is clear: You are the best person to take care of your financial future. In a recent episode of her "<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/suze-ormans-women-and-money/suze-school-the-actions-you-need-to-take-now-with-your-money">Women &amp; Money</a>" podcast, she reminded listeners that "the government can't save you," and encouraged everyone to take responsibility for three key areas: debt, income and expenses, and investments.
Here's how Orman breaks it down — and what actions she suggests taking now.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Take Control of Your Debt</h2>
Orman separates debt into two categories: good and bad. Good debt might include a mortgage or a car loan — especially if you need the car to get to work. Bad debt, on the other hand, usually comes in the form of high-interest credit card balances used for nonessential spending.
If you're dealing with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43888952/americans-owe-a-record-1-21-trillion-in-credit-card-debt-expert-warns-theres-no-end-in-sight">credit card debt</a>, Orman suggests organizing your cards by interest rate, from highest to lowest. Write down the minimum payment due on each one, then total those minimums and add 20% to the total. You'll make the minimum payments on all cards, but apply the extra 20% toward the card with the highest interest rate. Once that one's paid off, you roll the entire amount you were paying into the next highest card — and so on — until the debt is gone.
She also encourages maintaining your credit limit, warning that closing cards can lower your FICO score.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Review Income and Expenses</h2>
The next area <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44715539/suze-orman-says-when-sentiment-is-this-fearful-its-not-the-time-to-sell-but-if-youll-need-the-mo">Orman</a> says to evaluate is your cash flow — what's coming in versus what's going out.
Orman suggests a simple exercise: Look at what you spent over the past year and divide that number by 12 to get your average monthly expenses. Then compare that number to your after-tax, after-retirement-contribution income. If your income doesn't cover your expenses — or just barely does — you have some work to do.
"You either have to earn more, or you have to spend less," she says. "Or you can do both."
Orman emphasizes that your relationship with money isn't just about reaching a specific dollar amount. It's about how you value money — and by extension, yourself. Being proactive about your income and expenses now can help you avoid painful surprises down the line.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Keep Investing for the Long Term</h2>
Finally, Orman says you should continue investing steadily — especially in retirement accounts like Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, or 403(b)s — if you don't need the money for at least five to 10 years.
Her advice is to stick with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44550600/redditor-asks-if-dollar-cost-averaging-into-individual-stocks-makes-sense-i-was-thinking-of-adding-another-200-bi-weekly-into-some-individual-us-stocks">dollar-cost averaging</a>: investing the same amount regularly, regardless of market conditions. This strategy helps you buy more shares when prices are low and fewer when prices are high, smoothing out the impact of market volatility over time.
And if you're 50 or older, don't forget: You can contribute up to $8,000 to an IRA in 2025, thanks to catch-up contributions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bottom Line</h2>
Orman's message is simple but powerful: The economy, markets, and government programs may be uncertain, but your personal finances don't have to be. Focus on eliminating bad debt, understanding your spending, and investing for your future.
After all, as she puts it, "Nobody is going to care about your money more than you do."
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Debt, Income, And Investments: Suze Orman Says We Should All Be Focused On These Because 'The Government Can't Save You'

Elon Musk is <a href="https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/">worth over $380 billion</a>, yet when his 77-year-old mother, Maye Musk, comes to visit, she doesn't get a penthouse suite or even a plush guest room. Nope — she sleeps on blankets, couches, or a mattress in his garage. And she's perfectly fine with it.
"You can't have a fancy house near a rocket site," Maye explained in a 2022 <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/maye-musk-i-called-elon-genius-boy-he-remembered-everything-z0l2ds0sh">interview with The Times of London</a>, referencing SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in Texas. "I have to sleep in the garage."
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She's not exaggerating. In fact, Maye's made light of the situation multiple times. In an <a href="https://x.com/mayemusk/status/1645682178246823937">X post the same year</a>, she shared:
"Many memories of sleeping on mattresses or blankets on the floor, on couches, or a bed in the garage. This happens to @kimbal @ToscaMusk and me. We adapt. It's still better than sleeping on the ground in the Kalahari Desert with lions or hyenas nearby, which I did as a child."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Not wrong at all! Many memories of sleeping on mattresses or blankets on the floor, on couches, or a bed in the garage. This happens to <a href="https://twitter.com/kimbal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kimbal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ToscaMusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ToscaMusk</a> and me. We adapt. It's still better than sleeping on the ground in the Kalahari Desert with lions or hyenas nearby, which I… <a href="https://t.co/qJaSzrFyHT">https://t.co/qJaSzrFyHT</a>
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That "we adapt" motto seems to be a Musk family tradition.
It's not just Maye. Elon himself has slept in less-than-glamorous spots. Speaking at the <a href="https://youtu.be/E-squeb0YJA?si=lp49VvGXFgOClccN">2022 Baron Investment Conference</a>, he recalled sleeping on a factory floor in California and Nevada for three years. "It was damn uncomfortable," he admitted.
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This all fits Musk's minimalist streak. In 2020, he vowed to sell "almost all physical possessions" and declared, <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1256239554148724737">"Will own no house,"</a> citing freedom as the goal. He followed through, offloading multiple California mansions.
But despite publicly swearing off homeownership, Musk reportedly upgraded to a $6 million, six-bedroom mansion in West Lake Hills, Texas, in 2022 — the same year his mom said she was sleeping in the garage, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/technology/elon-musk-texas-neighbors.html">The New York Times</a>. A 16-foot chain-link fence around the property quickly tipped off neighbors that this wasn't just any new arrival.
So, yes, while Musk officially claimed to own only a $50,000, two-bedroom tiny home near the launch site, reports suggest he may have had some real estate back in rotation. Whether that house was close enough to the rocket site for Maye's comfort is up for debate.
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When skeptics on X asked Musk in 2023 about persistent rumors of his father's supposed connection to an emerald mine, Elon shot back, "I'd just like to see a picture of this mine. Like, where is it exactly!?" <a href="https://x.com/mayemusk/status/1655176037607645184">Maye chimed in shortly after</a>, writing, "Me too! And why did we sleep in one-bedroom apartments and on the floor?" effectively shutting down the long-running myth.
Whether it's a garage floor, a couch, or the occasional $6 million mansion, the Musk family seems <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43101102/elon-musk-the-richest-man-in-the-world-is-estimated-to-earn-over-23-million-every-single-hour-of-the-day-heres-how-hes-spending-it">more focused on adaptability than luxury</a>.
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Editor's note: This article was originally published on Forbes in January 2025. It has been updated in May 2025 to reflect new developments, including Brittney Griner's canceled appearance at the Women Grow summit.
"I believed in the plant, even when everyone told me I was throwing my life away," says <a href="https://elplanteo.com/chanda-macias-reina-zulu-cannabis/">Dr. Chanda Macias</a>.
Macias stands out in the cannabis space as a scientist, entrepreneur and trailblazer. As the CEO of National Holistic Healing Center in Washington, D.C., she became the first Black woman to open and operate a medical cannabis dispensary on the East Coast. But her journey wasn't easy.
Raised in a working-class family, Macias became a single mother as a teenager when her son's father was incarcerated during the height of the war on drugs. "No one ever thought that I was going to go to college," she recalls. Yet, she enrolled at Howard University, where she discovered a passion for science. "Yes, I was working two jobs and raising a kid, but I fell in love with science," she says.
As Macias pursued cancer-related research, she began noticing the plant&#8217;s potential. "It was common knowledge that if you had cancer, you had to find someone to get marijuana," she explains. Despite its illegality, cannabis was already a quiet staple of symptom relief in her community.
She delved into emerging research, especially studies out of Israel, and approached faculty about integrating cannabis into her work. "He said, ‘It's illegal.' And I'm like, ‘We're scientists,'" she remembers.
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Although direct cannabis research was off-limits, Macias pivoted to prostate cancer studies. She later joined Colgate-Palmolive as a scientist, but the desire to return to cannabis never left. When D.C. announced its medical dispensary licensing process in 2012, she immediately said, "I'm doing this."
She drained her savings, stopped paying her mortgage and moved into a small apartment with her family to afford a lease. "I lost my house, but I believed in myself and the plant," she says. Her initial landlord backed out, and it took years of advocacy to secure a location. During that time, Macias traveled to Africa to lead infectious disease research.
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In 2015, she returned to the U.S. after regulators warned her license would be revoked unless she opened within 60 days. With help from D.C. cultivator Corey Barnett, who sold her a single ounce of cannabis on credit, she opened National Holistic Healing Center with 13 patients and furniture from her apartment.
Her work expanded beyond D.C. In Louisiana, Southern University tapped Macias to rescue its struggling medical cannabis program. She raised over $2 million, launched the operation, and helped the HBCU become the first in the U.S. to grow and manufacture legal medical cannabis.
In 2020, she was crowned Queen Zulu during Mardi Gras, joining the ranks of cultural icons like Louis Armstrong. Initially met with resistance due to her cannabis ties, Macias chose not to hide her identity. "The community at first actively tried to remove me," she says. "But the men of Zulu stood up for me. They said, ‘This is our Queen.'"
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Her leadership extended into Women Grow, where she rose to CEO. Under her direction, the organization became a national force for education, mentorship and entrepreneurship.
In 2024, Macias co-created Hope, a product line tailored for children with autism, in partnership with advocate Erica Daniels. Hope generated over $1 million in its first year, offering relief to families seeking alternative treatments.
Women Grow's 2025 Leadership Summit was set to mark another milestone, with WNBA star Brittney Griner scheduled to deliver a keynote. But on Feb. 17, Griner abruptly left the event after finding a disturbing message in her hotel room. Women Grow called it "an attack" and vowed to continue its work.
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"Attacking women for coming together to lead and create change will not stop us," Macias said at the time. "We will not be silenced."
Today, Macias continues to mentor operators, push for equitable legislation and warn about the risks of corporate consolidation. "Taxation will kill your business," she notes. Rescheduling to Schedule III might bring benefits but could also allow Big Pharma to dominate.
For Macias, the mission is deeply personal. Her children grew up with cannabis as medicine. One son, living with Crohn's disease, uses it for relief. Another now works alongside her.
"No means keep trying," she says. "If I'm not out there sharing this message, they might not have a second chance at life."
Disclosure: This article was originally published on <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2025/01/06/how-queen-zulu-dr-macias-lost-her-home-then-built-a-cannabis-empire-and-inspired-brittney-griner/">Forbes</a> and appears here with permission. It does not represent Benzinga's reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.
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Charlie Munger, the late vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, once offered some words of wisdom for investors dealing with market turbulence.
What Happened: Munger, who was a close collaborator of Warren Buffett at&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway, underscored the necessity for long-term investors to weather market volatility. He argued that if investors are unable to tolerate substantial market downturns, they are not cut out to be ordinary shareholders.
Munger drew from his personal experience during the 2009 financial meltdown, when his Berkshire Hathaway shares had plummeted by over 50%. Despite this setback, he retained his faith in the company and persisted in his stock market investments.
"I think it's in the nature of long-term shareholding that the normal vicissitudes in markets means that the long-term holder has the quoted value of his stocks go down by, say, 50%," Munger <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XlBrohrIUc">told </a>BBC in an interview. 
"If you're not willing to keep your chin up during the occasional rout, you're not fit to be a common shareholder, and you deserve the mediocre result you're going to get compared to the people who can be more philosophical about these market fluctuations," he added. 
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Both Munger and Buffett adhered to Buffett&#8217;s renowned mantra:&nbsp;&#8220;Be fearful when others are&nbsp;greedy, and be greedy when&nbsp;others are fearful.&#8221; 
This strategy guided them to consistently acquire undervalued stocks, trusting in the eventual success of American businesses.
Furthermore, Munger counseled investors to exploit opportunities to purchase assets at substantial markdowns during major market slumps, instead of holding out for better conditions.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;Munger&#8217;s advice comes at a time when market volatility is a significant concern for many investors. His words serve as a reminder that patience and long-term vision are key to navigating turbulent markets. 
His strategy of capitalizing on market downturns by purchasing undervalued stocks has proven successful in the past, and may serve as a useful guide for investors in the current climate. 
His belief in the eventual success of American businesses also offers a positive outlook for investors worried about the future of the U.S. economy.
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Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45185633/ups-explores-humanoid-robots-as-figure-ai-secures-675m-from-jeff-bezos-openai-and-intel-targeting-9b-revenue-by-2029">OpenAI</a> and a central figure behind ChatGPT, is launching her own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44184371/google-co-founder-larry-pages-ai-startup-could-change-product-manufacturing-forever-report">AI startup</a>, and she&#8217;s doing it in blockbuster fashion.
Thinking Machines Lab, the AI company founded by Murati early this year, is raising a $2 billion seed round at a $10 billion valuation.
According to<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mira-murati-is-asking-investors-to-commit-to-at-least-50-million-2025-5"> Business Insider</a>, the round is being led by Andreessen Horowitz, with support from Sequoia Capital and other top-tier investors. Those interested in backing the venture are being asked to commit a minimum of $50 million per check, a staggering requirement for what would be one of the largest seed rounds in startup history.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A High-Stakes Bet On Next-Gen AI</h2>
The startup's ambition is to reshape the way artificial intelligence is built and understood. According to the company&#8217;s<a href="https://thinkingmachines.ai/"> website</a>, Thinking Machines Lab will focus on making AI &#8220;more widely understood, customizable, and generally capable,&#8221; highlighting a shift toward both transparency and user control.
That positioning places the company in direct conceptual competition with AI giants like OpenAI, Google's Gemini, Elon Musk's xAI, and Anthropic, which are all currently racing to define the next generation of large language models and autonomous systems, Business Insider reported.
Murati spent more than six years at OpenAI, contributing to the development of ChatGPT and other advanced AI research projects. According to Business Insider, she was briefly appointed interim CEO in November 2023, after the board unexpectedly removed Sam Altman, a decision that triggered internal upheaval across the company. Following Altman's reinstatement just days later, Murati returned to her position as chief technology officer.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Backed By Industry Legends And Technical All-Stars</h2>
Andreessen Horowitz, the legendary venture capital firm that previously backed Facebook and Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>),<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/fdef2f53-f8f7-4553-866b-1c9bfdbeea42"> Financial Times</a> reported, is leading the round alongside Sequoia Capital, known for its investments in Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and WhatsApp,<a href="https://fortune.com/2024/07/25/seqouia-capital-roelof-botha-investment-culture-apple-nvidia/"> Fortune</a> says. Their involvement may signal strong institutional belief in Murati's long-term potential.
Thinking Machines Lab is also assembling a brain trust of former OpenAI engineers and scientists. According to<a href="https://thefoundersmagazine.com/thinking-machines-lab/"> The Founders Magazine</a>, team members include Bob McGrew, former head of research at OpenAI, Alec Radford, one of the minds behind the original GPT, Barret Zoph, a top researcher on ChatGPT, and John Schulman, co-lead of the Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback technique that powers modern AI safety.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A $50M Entry Ticket To The Future Of AI</h2>
Few early-stage startups command minimum investments in the tens of millions. According to Business Insider, Murati&#8217;s $50 million threshold is a practical necessity since training large models and building scalable infrastructure requires capital on a massive scale.
If the raise closes as expected, Thinking Machines Lab will stand beside OpenAI and Anthropic as one of the most well-capitalized AI startups in the world, Business Insider says, and one of the only ones led by a woman.
With technical vision, elite backing, and a mission to open up the black box of AI, Murati's next chapter may reshape the way the world builds and interacts with intelligent systems.
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In a recent cybersecurity incident, a significant&nbsp;data breach at a human&nbsp;resources firm has exposed the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Americans, increasing their vulnerability to identity theft and fraud.
What Happened: Maryland-based firm&nbsp;Kelly Benefits&nbsp;revealed a major data breach impacting 413,032 individuals in a&nbsp;filing with the Office of&nbsp;the Maine Attorney General. The company&#8217;s internal probe discovered that an unauthorized party had gained access to its database, pilfering customer information such as names, birth dates,&nbsp;Social Security numbers, tax ID&nbsp;numbers, and financial account data.
According to the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/7a0c076f-6530-433d-b017-bb849c81b4b8.html">report</a>, the breach took place from December 12 to 17, 2024. After a thorough examination of the compromised files, Kelly Benefits concluded its analysis on March 3, 2025. The company provides a variety of HR&nbsp;services, including benefits administration, payroll&nbsp;solutions, and retirement planning.
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Kelly Benefits has alerted the affected individuals and is providing&nbsp;12-month credit monitoring and identity&nbsp;theft protection services. Despite reporting the incident&nbsp;to federal law enforcement and&nbsp;regulatory agencies, the company states that it has found &#8220;no evidence of misuse of&nbsp;any information related to this&nbsp;incident&#8221; to date.
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the growing threat of cyber attacks and data breaches to businesses and their customers. Companies like Kelly Benefits hold sensitive information, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. 
While the firm has taken steps to mitigate the impact of the breach, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. It also highlights the need for swift action and transparency in the event of a breach to protect affected individuals and maintain trust.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses must stay vigilant and invest in advanced security measures to safeguard their data and protect their customers.
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Donald Trump is heading to Saudi Arabia this week, sparking fresh speculation over a potential civil nuclear agreement <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44758747/iran-signals-openness-to-nuclear-talks-with-us-warns-against-trumps-aggressive-theatrics" rel="noreferrer noopener">between Washington and Riyadh.</a>
The kingdom has long expressed interest in developing its own nuclear energy capabilities, and the U.S. administration appears eager to engage in such a venture, the Associated Press <a target="_blank" href="https://apnews.com/article/civilian-nuclear-program-saudi-arabia-trump-iran-be8697a1890d0158cef57babb47e7583" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently traveled to Saudi Arabia ahead of the president's visit and signaled that discussions were progressing.
He suggested that significant advancements in nuclear collaboration between the two nations could be expected in the near future.
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The potential deal holds strategic importance for both countries.
For the U.S., it offers a chance to edge out Chinese and Russian influence in the Gulf's burgeoning energy sector.
For Saudi Arabia, it's about reducing domestic oil consumption by turning to nuclear power for civilian energy use and tapping into its own uranium reserves, Associated Press adds.
However, the prospect of allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically has raised alarm among nonproliferation advocates.
While such enrichment is necessary for nuclear energy, it also carries the risk of being repurposed for weapons development, a move that could destabilize regional security dynamics.
The U.S. has historically avoided transferring enrichment capabilities to non-nuclear-weapon states.
Under the previous administration, nuclear cooperation was part of a larger negotiation package that included arms sales and normalization of Saudi-Israeli ties, Associated Press notes.
While the Trump administration has decoupled these elements to some extent, experts believe the nuclear issue could still be used as leverage in pushing forward regional diplomatic goals, particularly within the framework of the Abraham Accords.
Despite current diplomatic overtures toward Iran, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has previously stated that if Tehran were to acquire nuclear arms, Saudi Arabia would likely pursue the same path.
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The inflation crisis that has been hammering the U.S. economy is now taking a visible toll on consumers. Last month, <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence">data</a> showed that consumer confidence in the U.S. fell to a five-year low. The country's economy shrank in the first quarter for the first time since 2022.&nbsp;
The current earnings season is highlighting the struggles of companies exposed to consumer spending. Fast-food giant McDonald&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) March quarter earnings and revenue missed Wall Street's estimates, while the company saw a 3.6% drop in same-store sales in the U.S., the biggest <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/mcdonalds-mcd-q1-earnings-report-2025-76b4d394-9b782952">decline</a> since 2020.
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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski was frank in pointing out the plight of consumers impacting the company during its <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4780500-mcdonalds-corporation-mcd-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript">earnings call</a> with analysts. The executive said that quick-service restaurant industry traffic from the low-income consumers plunged by double digits compared with the previous quarter. Middle-income consumers, who had been holding up relatively well until a few months ago, also saw similar declines, which indicates that economic pressure on traffic has "broadened," according to Kempczinski.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">‘Heightened Anxiety'</h2>
However, as the average American's wallet feels the squeeze, fast-food spending from rich customers remains resilient.
"Traffic growth from the high-income cohort remains solid, illustrating the divided U.S. economy, where low and middle-income consumers in particular are being weighed down by the cumulative impact of inflation, and heightened anxiety about the economic outlook," Kempczinski said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Traffic Weak Despite $5 Value Meals&nbsp;</h2>
McDonald's saw consumer weakness despite <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/mcdonalds-launching-mcvalue-platform-inus-restaurants-in2025.html">launching</a> new $5 value meals earlier this year across its U.S. restaurants to woo customers.&nbsp; Kempczinski said in the latest earnings call that the company knows affordability and value are "paramount" in the current environment, and it has launched cheaper meals across five major international markets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Woes Across International Markets</h2>
The economic struggles of consumers aren't just limited to the U.S. Kempczinski said during the call that the company is seeing a "similar story" in international markets, where comparable sales declined 1% from last year. Traffic was positive in just two of the five major markets.
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McDonald's total <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/sites/corp/nfl/pdf/Q1_25_Earnings_Release.pdf">revenue</a> fell 3% year over year in the first quarter. The company also saw comparable sales declines in the UK, while the Middle East and Japan posted gains.&nbsp;
"We&#8217;ll remain agile to ensure McValue continues to meet consumer needs and positions us for success in a challenging marketplace," Kempczinski added. "For the remainder of 2025, we&#8217;ll continue to include everyday value meal deals starting at $5, given how the current $5 Meal Deal in particular has resonated with customers."
McDonald's rivals are also beginning to see the impact of contractions in consumer spending. Yum! Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), the owner of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, recently <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/yum-brands-yum-q1-2025-earnings.html">missed</a> Q1 revenue expectations as Pizza Hut's same-store sales slid 5% in the U.S.
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Americans are scrambling to buy new cars as President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts are expected to drive up prices. Data from Cox Automotive <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-new-vehicle-sales-surge-buyers-hope-to-beat-tariff-hikes/">shows</a> that new car sales in March rose 17% from the month before and 12% from March 2024. Some analysts <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2025/05/05/economists-tariff-costs-per-vehicle/83446003007/">estimate</a> the tariff impact to range from $2,000 to $15,000 per vehicle in the U.S.
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It's common to come across billionaires bragging about their luxury car fleets, huge mansions and private jets. But it's rare to find someone like Buffett—one of the five richest people in the world, worth $158 billion—driving the same sedan for eight years.
Buffett is known for not spending needlessly on new cars and for avoiding any purchases he doesn&#8217;t need. Buffett once <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5pjizrVQFQ">explained</a> why he dislikes going car shopping during a public event:.
"I&#8217;m not ready for that. It&#8217;s another car. I look at that like anything else. It would probably take me half a day to go through the exercise of buying a car and reading the owner&#8217;s manual and all that, and that&#8217;s just a half a day I don&#8217;t want to give up in my life for no benefit," Buffett said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">"Totally Happy" With Existing Car</h2>
The billionaire, 94, said safety is the top feature he looks for when buying a new car, adding that he does not "like to" trade away his time for a new vehicle because he's happy with his car.
"I&#8217;m totally happy with the car. I just don&#8217;t want to trade away the amount of time I&#8217;d have to spend fooling around to get familiar with the—and get title to—and do all the things, the rest of the things, pick one out, saw a new car," Buffett said during the event. "But if there&#8217;s a safer car made, I&#8217;ll be driving in it."
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Buffett added that he would write a check in "30 seconds" if he could find a better car than his current one.
The Oracle of Omaha famously drove his 2006 Cadillac DTS for eight years, until General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) CEO Mary Barra in 2014 finally convinced him to upgrade to a newer, better model. And it took way more than 30 seconds to convince the billionaire. Buffett asked Barra what made the new Cadillac models better:
&#8220;She told me about 50 things that were better," Buffett <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2014/07/15/warren-buffett-shares-the-inside-scoop-he-bought-a-cadillac-not-a-subaru/">told Forbes</a> in 2014. "By the time we got to lunch &#8212; and it&#8217;s only five or six minutes &#8212; she sold me.&#8221;
The billionaire traded in his 2006 Cadillac for a 2014 Cadillac XTS.
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President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration is reportedly weighing the possibility of suspending habeas corpus, a legal safeguard that allows individuals to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45002141/trumps-deportation-policies-could-worsen-social-securitys-funding-shortfall-by-11-warns-new-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">challenge unlawful detentions in court</a>.
The idea has surfaced amid the administration&#8217;s increasing friction with the judiciary over immigration-related arrests and deportations, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qgz18glljo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> BBC, citing a statement from Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff.
BBC writes that Miller told reporters Friday that the U.S. Constitution permits suspension of this right in cases of &#8220;rebellion or invasion,&#8221; a justification the administration may consider in its crackdown on undocumented immigration.
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Miller said that judicial challenges to immigration-related detentions are obstructing enforcement efforts, and that the White House is exploring aggressive legal measures in response.
He referred to habeas corpus as a &#8220;privilege&#8221; rather than a guaranteed right and asserted that Congress had already curtailed court jurisdiction over immigration matters.
Legal experts were quick to dispute Miller&#8217;s interpretation, noting that only Congress has the authority to suspend habeas corpus.
The administration&#8217;s approach has come under judicial scrutiny in recent weeks.
A federal judge recently ordered the release of a Turkish student detained for six weeks following his article criticizing Israeli policies, BBC adds. Another judge mandated the release of a Palestinian advocate from Columbia University, citing habeas corpus protections.
Still, some judges have ruled in favor of the administration in similar cases.
Trump, while not publicly mentioning habeas corpus, hinted in April that prior presidents had used powerful legal tools to push past judicial blocks on deportation policies.
Habeas corpus — Latin for &#8220;you shall have the body&#8221; — is a <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habeas%20corpus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">legal</a> principle in the U.S. Constitution.
It has only been suspended four times in American history, including during the Civil War under President Abraham Lincoln and in Hawaii after the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941.
Returning to the White House with renewed focus on immigration, Trump has made it clear that his administration will explore all avenues to expedite deportations.
While detention numbers have surged, deportation efforts have faced legal and logistical hurdles — including a mistaken removal of at least one individual.
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For the first time since the COVID pandemic, zero cargo ships are on their way from China to the two primary ports in California. This sudden halt in trade comes in the wake of the Trump administration imposing substantial tariffs on Chinese imports.
What Happened: According to a report, no cargo vessels had left China for the two primary&nbsp;West Coast ports in the&nbsp;past 12 hours. This is a stark contrast to the situation just six days ago when 41 vessels were slated&nbsp;to depart China for the&nbsp;San Pedro Bay Complex, which&nbsp;comprises&nbsp;the Port of Los Angeles&nbsp;and Port of Long Beach.
The ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump has led to the implementation of heavy tariffs on a majority of Chinese imports last month. 
This has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of ships carrying cargo to American ports. The sudden dip in vessels departing from China has sparked concerns among port officials, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/10/business/zero-ships-china-trade-ports-pandemic">reports</a> CNN.
Mario Cordero,&nbsp;the CEO of the Port&nbsp;of Long Beach, expressed his concerns stating, &#8220;That&#8217;s cause for alarm.&#8221; The country&#8217;s busiest ports are experiencing a steep drop in cargo, with&nbsp;the Port of Long Beach&nbsp;witnessing a 35-40% fall compared to the usual cargo volume.
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Trade representatives from the US and China&nbsp;are set to meet in&nbsp;Geneva this weekend in an attempt to diffuse the escalating trade war. President Trump has proposed reducing&nbsp;the tariff rate with China&nbsp;to 80%, but the final decision rests with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
For consumers who are already grappling with&nbsp;higher prices or shortages of&nbsp;certain items, a resolution can&#8217;t come soon enough. 
Cordero warned, &#8220;If things don&#8217;t change quickly&#8230;we may be seeing empty products on the shelves. This is now going to be felt by the consumer in the coming 30 days.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The abrupt halt in cargo shipments from China to the US is a direct consequence of the ongoing trade war between the two economic giants. 
This has led to a significant drop in cargo volume at major US ports, raising concerns about potential supply chain disruptions and price hikes for consumers. 
The upcoming meeting between&nbsp;US and Chinese trade representatives&nbsp;will be crucial in determining the future course of this trade war and its impact on global trade dynamics.
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Elon Musk-owned SpaceX&nbsp;faces a lawsuit from a former employee, who alleges discriminatory treatment and wrongful termination due to his chronic bowel disease.
What Happened: Douglas Altshuler, 58, has accused SpaceX of monitoring and disciplining him for frequent restroom use, a necessity due to his Crohn&#8217;s disease.
In the <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25935160-altshuler-v-spacex/">lawsuit</a>, Altshuler claims that despite providing a doctor&#8217;s note explaining his condition, his supervisors timed&nbsp;his bathroom breaks and reprimanded&nbsp;him if he exceeded 10 minutes.
Altshuler has also mentioned that he was threatened with termination for using the restroom too often. His request for&nbsp;special accommodation was dismissed as&nbsp;&#8220;unsubstantiated&#8221;. He was eventually fired for what SpaceX termed &#8220;deficient performance&#8221;.
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The suit also alleges that Altshuler was denied proper meal breaks, underpaid, and exposed to hazardous chemicals. He reported witnessing industrial parts being dried in a kitchen where employees prepared meals.
Altshuler&#8217;s attorney, Clive Pontusson, said in a statement, &#8220;Employees&nbsp;have the right to request&nbsp;accommodations for disabilities without fear&nbsp;of losing their jobs. They&nbsp;also have the right to&nbsp;report unsafe conditions without facing&nbsp;retaliation.&#8221;
Why It Matters: This lawsuit comes as a significant blow to SpaceX, a company known for its groundbreaking space exploration initiatives. 
Altshuler, who&nbsp;began working at SpaceX in&nbsp;2023 and was fired last&nbsp;year,&nbsp;is seeking back pay and&nbsp;damages. The company has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
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A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) whale that had been dormant for over ten years has sprung into action, transferring a massive $207.51 million worth of Bitcoin.
What Happened: The Bitcoin whale shifted 2,186 BTC to another wallet. This Bitcoin stash was first received by the dormant wallet in July 2013 when BTC was priced&nbsp;at $85. At the time&nbsp;of this recent transaction,&nbsp;Bitcoin was trading at $94,929,&nbsp;indicating a price increase of about 111,581% over nearly 142 months.
According to the report <a href="https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/address/1NWPS2fWw6FMeJEjg6DMMpYxQyB4TKpVsb">by </a>BitInfoCharts, the whale also transferred a smaller Bitcoin stash that it received on two separate occasions in 2014. 
In March&nbsp;2014, the wallet received 82&nbsp;BTC when Bitcoin was trading around $612, and in November 2014, it received 75 BTC when Bitcoin was approximately $377.
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During its period of inactivity, the wallet also received small amounts of Bitcoin, suggesting that it may have been a target of dusting attacks. These attacks aim to de-anonymize a cryptocurrency user by sending small&nbsp;amounts of Bitcoin to an&nbsp;address to monitor the user&#8217;s holdings and transaction activities.
Why It Matters: The sudden activity of this ancient Bitcoin whale is significant in the cryptocurrency market. It highlights the potential for large, dormant accounts to suddenly become active and make substantial transactions. This can have a considerable impact on Bitcoin&#8217;s price and market dynamics. 
The whale&#8217;s massive profit also underscores the substantial price appreciation of Bitcoin over the past decade, reinforcing its status as a lucrative investment. 
The dusting attacks on the wallet further emphasize the ongoing security and privacy concerns in the cryptocurrency space.
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In a recent reaffirmation of her bullish stance, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has once again predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) will hit a minimum of $700,000 in the coming years.
What Happened: Speaking at a recent interview, Wood reiterated ARK&#8217;s forecast of a minimum 580% surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s current value by 2030. 
She <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVsSn5EBFlE">detailed</a>, &#8220;We&nbsp;have always had a 2030&nbsp;target, the base case in&nbsp;the $700,000 to $750,000 range,&nbsp;the bull case in the&nbsp;$1.5 million range.&#8221;
Wood highlighted three primary factors propelling this audacious Bitcoin price prediction. These encompass Bitcoin&#8217;s potential to seize a share from gold or expand the store-of-value market, institutions starting to invest in Bitcoin, and emerging market use cases.
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In addition to her Bitcoin forecast, Wood also shared her views on the current economic situation. She stated that the US is in a recession but anticipates it to end soon, following&nbsp;more clarity around President Trump's&nbsp;tariff negotiations. She is optimistic that this will trigger considerable economic growth, partly driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
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"I just put out a letter talking about the rolling recession we've been in for the last three years, since the Fed jacked up rates. We got a negative quarter in the first quarter, and potentially in the second quarter as well. And I think more and more people are getting concerned about an extended recession, and amid all the uncertainty, we actually think we're at the end of this rolling recession, and that we are moving into a period, after all of this uncertainty, of much greater productivity,&#8221; Wood added. 
&#8220;I&nbsp;think we're going to see a lot more productivity driven growth, which means inflation is going to be much lower than expected, which is going to be very capital friendly," she shared. 
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $102,811, marking a 2.4% increase&nbsp;in the last 24 hours.
Why It Matters: Wood&#8217;s prediction is significant as it reflects the growing confidence in Bitcoin&#8217;s potential to disrupt traditional financial markets. The forecast also underscores the increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a viable investment. 
Furthermore, Wood&#8217;s comments on the economic climate highlight the potential role of Bitcoin and AI in driving economic growth post-recession.
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A recent shift in how the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45281537/gop-warns-trump-appointed-social-security-chief-frank-bisignano-against-further-staff-cuts-citing-risks-to-services-as-baby-boomers-age">Social Security Administration</a> handles benefit overpayments may offer partial relief — but it still comes with serious consequences. Effective April 25, the SSA began withholding up to 50% of monthly Title II benefits, such as retirement, disability, or survivor payments, from those who received overpayments.&nbsp;
While that's a step back from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44368080/ssa-to-seek-100-recovery-on-social-security-overpayments-heres-what-this-means-for-your-benefits">previously announced 100% clawback</a>, experts say the new policy can still leave retirees and other beneficiaries in financial distress.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Benefits Being Withheld?</h2>
Overpayments happen when the SSA sends out more money than a person is actually owed. This can occur for several reasons, including agency errors or delays in processing information — like changes to a beneficiary's income, living situation, or marital status.
When the SSA determines that an overpayment has occurred, it sends a notice asking for full and immediate repayment. If the beneficiary doesn't respond within roughly 90 days — by requesting a waiver, a reconsideration, or a lower repayment rate — the SSA begins automatically withholding funds.
According to an <a href="https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/lnx/04252025032443PM">emergency message</a> from the SSA, the new policy sets a default withholding rate of 50% for all new overpayment notices beginning April 25. This means half of a beneficiary's monthly check may be withheld until the debt is paid off — unless they take action.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Relief from 100%, But Still Not Easy</h2>
The SSA's decision follows backlash against a previous plan to withhold 100% of benefits for overpaid recipients. That plan, <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-07-a">announced</a> earlier this year, would have left some individuals without any income at all. Critics, including advocacy organizations and lawmakers, called the full clawback "draconian."
While the reduced rate is seen as progress, it's far from a full solution.
"If you're relying on your benefits to pay your rent or your mortgage and buy food, losing half of that income is going to be devastating and can still result in people becoming homeless," Kate Lang, director of federal income security at Justice in Aging, told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/05/social-security-overpayment-withholding-rate-change.html">CNBC</a>.
Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, told CNBC the change still risks causing "immediate economic hardship" for many, particularly when the overpayment was not the beneficiary's fault.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can You Dispute the Overpayment?</h2>
Yes — but it's not always straightforward. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44292349/if-i-were-a-beneficiary-id-be-setting-aside-some-money-right-now-former-ssa-commissioner-warns-t">Beneficiaries</a> can request a reconsideration, a waiver, or a lower withholding rate. However, responses can vary depending on the SSA employee handling the case.
"There are thousands of employees that individual beneficiaries are going to be dealing with to ask for a waiver or ask to negotiate a different repayment rate," Lang said. "And those employees have a lot of discretion in what they decide."&nbsp;
Plus, long wait times for SSA appointments can make it harder for people to respond in time.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What to Do If You Receive an Overpayment Notice</h2>
If you get a notice, act quickly. According to the SSA, you typically have about 90 days to challenge it before the SSA begins withholding up to 50% of your monthly benefit.
Experts recommend contacting the SSA as soon as possible to explore your options. You may be able to reduce the withholding rate or avoid repayment altogether if you weren't at fault for the overpayment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
While the SSA's decision to cut the withholding rate from 100% to 50% may sound like good news, the fallout could still be serious for many retirees. Stay informed, respond quickly to any overpayment notice, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
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중국 기술 대기업 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)가 자사의 고급 전기 세단 &#8216;SU7 울트라&#8217;의 가격을 35% 인하한 529,900위안(72,932달러)으로 책정했다. 처음에 814,900위안(111,842달러)으로 홍보되었던 가격에서 대폭 낮춘 것이다. 샤오미는 중국 내 경쟁이 치열한 전기차 시장에서 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), 포르쉐(Porsche) 등 프리미엄 자동차 제조사에 대한 경쟁력을 강화하고 있다.
무슨 일 있었나: 레이 쥔 샤오미 CEO는 목요일(27일) 베이징에서 열린 공식 출시 행사에서 대폭적인 가격 인하를 발표하면서, 현재 BMW 5 시리즈, 아우디 A6, 메르세데스 벤츠 E 클래스 차량을 구매하려는 잠재적 구매자들이 원래 가격을 부담스러워 한다고 설명했다고 로이터 통신이 보도했다.
그는 "우리의 사명은 우리처럼 럭셔리 자동차를 좋아하는 더 많은 사람들에게 럭셔리 자동차를 제공해야 한다는 것이다&#8221;라고 말했다.
이러한 가격인하 전략은 효과가 있는 것으로 보인다. 샤오미는 발표 후 10분 만에 6,900건의 주문을 받았다고 보고했다.
샤오미는 지난해 3만 달러 미만의 가격으로 일반 SU7 모델을 출시하며 중국의 혼잡한 전기차 시장에 진출했으며, 2024년 4분기부터 테슬라의 모델 3를 제치고 판매량 1위를 차지했다. SU7 울트라는 처음에는 중국에서 814,900위안(111,842달러)에 판매되는 테슬라의 모델S 플레이드와 직접 경쟁하기 위해 출시되었다.
왜 중요한가: 울트라 모델은 표준 SU7 버전과 비교하여 프리미엄 소재, 향상된 좌석, 업그레이드된 오디오 시스템을 특징으로 한다. 3월 말 이전에 주문을 하는 초기 구매자는 일반적으로 26,000위안에 판매되는 샤오미의 HAD 지능형 운전 시스템에 대한 평생 무료 액세스와 같은 혜택을 받게 된다.
또한 레이 쥔은 최근 중국에서의 테슬라 오토파일럿 소프트웨어 업데이트를 겨냥했다. 그는 "지난 이틀 동안 입소문을 타긴 했지만, 여전히 사용자가 6만 위안 이상을 지불해야 한다"고 말했으며 이는 자율주행 분야에서의 경쟁적 긴장을 강조한다.
샤오미의 공격적인 가격인하 조치는 지난주 샤오미를 포함한 중국 기술주가 중국의 통화완화 기대감으로 상승세를 보인 이후 나왔다. 그러나 샤오미 주가는 최근 홍콩 거래에서 금요일 2.73% 하락한 51.65 HKD($6.64)를 기록했다.
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금요일(21일) 중국 기술주가 급등했다. 알리바바(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#OTC">BABAF</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)가 12% 이상 급등하는 등 투자자들이 긍정적인 실적 가이던스와 중국의 통화 정책 완화에 대한 기대감에 반응했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 알리바바의 주가는 에디 우 CEO가 다음 회계연도에 국제 상거래 부문이 수익성을 달성할 것으로 기대한다고 발표한 후 현지시간 11:35 AM 기준 135.50홍콩달러까지 상승했다.
텐센트 홀딩스(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)는 4.56% 상승한 509.99홍콩달러, 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)는 5.09% 상승한 51.65홍콩달러, 바이두(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAIDF#OTC">BAIDF</a>)는 2.92% 상승한 88.00달러, JD닷컴(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JDCMF#OTC">JDCMF</a>)은 3.19% 상승한 158.60홍콩달러에 거래되고 있다.
이러한 급등은 경제학자들이 중국 중앙은행이 3월 연례 의회 회의 이후 주요 정책 금리를 인하할 수 있다고 예측함에 따라 발생했다. 중국 인민은행(PBOC)은 목요일 대출 기준금리를 유지하면서 1년 만기 금리는 3.1%, 5년 만기 금리는 3.6%로 유지했다.
홍콩중문대 경영대학원의 부교수인 브루스 팡은 <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/20/china-lpr-decision-february.html">CNBC와 인터뷰에서</a> 다음 달 지급준비율이 50bp 인하되고 7일 역레포 금리는 올해 40~50bp 하락할 가능성이 있다고 전망했다.
왜 중요한가: 기술 부문의 모멘텀은 저명한 기술 리더들이 참여한 고위급 비즈니스 심포지엄에서 시진핑 중국 주석이 보여 준 민간 기업에 대한 지지 입장 등 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43772586/xi-jinpings-supportive-business-stance-sparks-rally-for-second-day-alibaba-xiaomi-surge-over-4-on-hong-kong-exchange">최근 낙관론을 기반으로 한다</a>. 특히 알리바바의 창업자 마윈이 중국의 2020년 규제 단속 이후 처음으로 최고 지도부와 함께 공개 석상에 모습을 드러냈다.
그러나 최근 도널드 트럼프 행정부가 부과한 관세와 연준의 신중한 금리인하 접근이 인민은행의 통화정책 결정에 영향을 미칠 수 있기 때문에 투자자들은 미중 긴장 관계를 주시하고 있다.
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월요일(17일) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43761193/xi-jinping-and-jack-mas-upcoming-meeting-a-clear-message-of-beijings-support-stock-soars-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-earnings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">고위급 비즈니스 심포지엄에서</a> 시진핑 중국 주석이 보여준 민간 부문에 대한 지지 입장에 투자자들이 계속 반응하면서, 화요일(18일) 중국 기술주는 상승세를 이어갔다.
무슨 일 있었나: 홍콩 시간으로 오전 11시 59분까지 항셍지수는 2.5% 상승한 23,080, 중국 본토의 CSI 300 지수는 0.40% 상승한 3,963을 기록했다. 알리바바 그룹 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#OTC">BABAF</a>)는 4.34% 상승한 127.50홍콩달러(16.39달러), 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)는 5.87% 상승한 47.80홍콩달러(6.14달러)에 거래되었다.
텐센트 홀딩스(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)는 3.42% 상승한 510.50(65.62달러), JD닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)은 0.95% 상승한 158.60(158.60달러), 바이두(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)는 1.06% 상승한 90.80(11.67달러)를 기록했다.
왜 중요한가: 시장의 이러한 열기는 월요일에 시진핑 주석이 2020년 기술 기업 단속 이후 처음으로 알리바바 창업자 마윈을 비롯한 저명한 비즈니스 리더들과 함께 공개석상에 모습을 드러낸 데 따른 것이다.
이번 회동에는 샤오미, 화웨이, BYD(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>)의 경영진이 참석했으며, 최근 보복 관세와 중요 광물에 대한 수출 통제가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43761193/xi-jinping-and-jack-mas-upcoming-meeting-a-clear-message-of-beijings-support-stock-soars-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-earnings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">영향을 미치면서</a> 미중 긴장이 고조되는 가운데 진행되었다.
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벤징가는 지난주 <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">많은 투자자들이 선호하는 주식들</a>의 전망을 조사한 결과를 바탕으로, 다음과 같이 주요 뉴스 몇 가지를 요약했다.
다우, S&amp;P 500 그리고 나스닥이 각각 3.7%, 2.9% 및 2.5% 상승하며 모두 몇 주 만에 가장 강력한 상승폭을 기록했다.
12월 인플레이션 보고서에서 2.9% 상승과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43003047/stocks-rise-on-core-inflation-slowdown-banks-rally-after-strong-q4-earnings-treasury-yields-plummet" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">완화된 핵심 인플레이션</a>이 발표되어 올해 연준 금리 인하에 대한 낙관론을 불러일으켰다. 주요 은행들이 뛰어난 실적을 발표하면서 금융 주식이 6% 급등했으며, 골드만삭스는 11% 상승하여 기록적인 최고가를 기록했다.
한편, 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)이 100,000달러를 넘어서며 암호화폐 친화적인 정책에 대한 기대감이 커졌다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43068335/wall-street-rallies-as-inflation-fears-recede-banks-smash-earnings-bitcoin-reclaims-100000-this-week-in-the-markets">트럼프 행정부</a>의 출범과 관련이 있다.
벤징가는 투자자들이 가장 선호하는 주식들에 대한 일일 보고서를 제공한다. 지난주 가장 긍정적(bullish)이고 부정적(bearish)인 포스트 몇 가지를 다시 살펴보겠다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">긍정적인 소식들</h3>
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43036902/tesla-stock-valuation-analyst-flags-long-term-growth-opportunities-robotaxis-fsd">테슬라 주식 &#8216;가치 평가가 이미 충분하다&#8217;: 애널리스트가 로보택시와 FSD를 통한 장기 성장 기회를 강조하다</a>"라는 제목의 기사에서 Chris Katje는 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)에 대해 완전 자율주행(FSD) 기술이 발전함에 따라 로보택시에서 2027년 매출이 1억 1,500만 달러에 이를 것으로 예측하는 골드만삭스 애널리스트의 통찰력을 다루었다.
"<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/crypto/dogecoin/%EB%8F%84%EC%A7%80%EC%BD%94%EC%9D%B8-%ED%8A%B8%EB%9F%BC%ED%94%84-%EC%B7%A8%EC%9E%84-%ED%9B%84-%EC%82%AC%EC%83%81-%EC%B5%9C%EA%B3%A0%EC%B9%98-%EB%8F%8C%ED%8C%8C%ED%95%A0%EA%B9%8C/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">도지코인, 트럼프 취임 후 사상 최고가 갱신할까? 인플루언서가 &#8216;패턴이 거의 동일하다&#8217;고 말하다</a>"라는 제목의 기사에서는 Aniket Verma가 도지코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)이 2021년 취임 후 랠리를 재현할 수 있다는 추측을 다루었다. 한 인플루언서는 역사적 패턴이 반복된다면 DOGE가 0.73달러로 두 배 상승할 수 있다고 주장했다.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/initiation/25/01/43010706/doge-fears-for-defense-contractors-lockheed-martin-northrop-grumman-overblown-analyst-says">DOGE, 방산업체 록히드 마틴과 노스롭 그루먼 우려 &#8216;과장됐다&#8217;고 애널리스트는 말하다</a>"라는 제목의 기사에서는 Erica Kollmann은 한 애널리스트가 록히드 마틴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)과 노스롭 그루먼(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)에 매수 등급과 목표 주가를 각각 579달러와 544달러로 설정하며, 도널드 트럼프의 정부 효율부 제안과 관련된 우려는 과장되었다고 일축했다고 보도했다.
추가적인 긍정적 의견들은 다음과 같다:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42948649/goldman-sachs-warns-of-90-oil-risk-trump-may-not-ease-sanctions-once-he-takes-office">골드만삭스, 유가 90달러 경고: &#8216;트럼프, 취임 후 제재 완화 안할 듯&#8217;</a>
<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%E7%BE%8E-%EB%8C%80%EC%84%A0-%EC%9D%B4%ED%9B%84-%EB%AF%BC%EA%B0%84-%EA%B5%90%EB%8F%84%EC%86%8C-%EC%BD%94%EC%96%B4%EC%8B%9C%EB%B9%85%EA%B3%BC-%EC%A7%80%EC%98%A4-%EA%B7%B8%EB%A3%B9%EC%9D%98-%EC%A3%BC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">코어시빅, 지오 그룹, 선거일 이후 두 자릿수 상승: 왜 트럼프가 민간 교도소 주식을 부양하는가</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43035566/taiwan-semiconductor-projects-ai-revenue-to-double-in-2025-highlights-advanced-packaging-as-growth-driver-analyst">대만 반도체, AI 매출 2025년 두 배 증가 예상: 고급 패키징을 성장 동력으로 강조</a>
<h3>부정적인 소식들</h3>
"<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%A9%94%ED%83%80%EC%9D%98-%EC%BD%98%ED%85%90%EC%B8%A0-%EC%A4%91%EC%9E%AC-%EC%A0%95%EC%B1%85-%EB%B3%80%EA%B2%BD%EC%97%90-%EA%B4%91%EA%B3%A0%EC%A3%BC%EB%93%A4-%EC%9A%B0%EB%A0%A4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">메타의 콘텐츠 조정 변화가 광고주들을 불안하게 하다: 저커버그가 트럼프와 머스크에 동조하다</a>"라는 제목의 기사에서 Anusuya Lahiri는 메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)가 일론 머스크의 X에 영감을 받은 &#8220;표현의 자유&#8221; 콘텐츠 조정 스타일을 채택하여 광고주들의 유해한 콘텐츠에 대한 우려를 불러일으켰다고 보도했다.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/01/43037214/drone-maker-red-cat-set-to-be-blown-out-of-the-sky-short-seller-claims-management-set-almost-impossible-expectations">드론 제작사 레드 캣 &#8216;하늘에서 날아갈 위기&#8217;: 공매도 투자자가 경영진이 &#8216;거의 불가능한&#8217; 기대치를 설정했다고 주장하다</a>"라는 제목의 기사에서 Adam Eckert는 케리스데일 캐피털(Kerrisdale Capital)이 레드 캣 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>)에 공매도 포지션을 취하며, 이 회사의 가치는 미군 SRR 드론 계약에 대한 비현실적인 기대치로 부풀려졌다고 주장했다.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42986042/apple-sees-market-share-decline-in-2024-as-chinese-smartphone-brands-surge-globally-idc">애플, 2024년 시장 점유율 감소 전망: IDC에 따르면 중국 스마트폰 브랜드가 전 세계적으로 급증하다</a>"라는 제목의 기사에서 Anusuya Lahiri는 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)이 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)와 같은 중국 경쟁자들에게 글로벌 시장 점유율을 잃고 있다고 보도하였다. 이는 2024년에 스마트폰 출하량이 6.4% 증가하면서 발생한 일이다.
더 많은 부정적인 소식은 다음과 같다:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42970112/nvidia-order-delays-and-ai-sanctions-threaten-global-sales-offer-growth-opportunity-for-us-tech-giants">미국 반도체 제재는 엔비디아에 문제를 일으키지만, 빅테크에는 기회를 제공할 수 있다</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43017875/southwest-airlines-is-sued-by-department-of-transportation-over-chronically-delayed-flights">사우스웨스트 항공, &#8216;지연이 만성적&#8217;인 비행편으로 교통부에 고소당하다</a>
<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%95%84%EC%84%9C-%ED%97%A4%EC%9D%B4%EC%A6%88-%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%AC%EB%A1%9C%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%A0%88%ED%8B%B0%EC%A7%80-%EB%B9%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%BD%94%EC%9D%B8-%EB%B3%80%EB%8F%99%EC%84%B1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">마이클 세일러의 마이크로스트레티지는 비트코인 변동성이 떨어지면 어려움을 겪을 것이다, 아서 헤이즈가 말하다 &#8211; 나는 MSTR을 전혀 거래하지 않을 것이다</a>
 
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인터내셔널 데이터 코퍼레이션(International Data Corp: IDC)는 2024년 4분기 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/smartphones" target="_blank" rel="noopener">전 세계 스마트폰 출하량</a>이 2.4% 증가한 3억 3,170만 대를 기록했다는 예비 데이터를 발표했다.
이는 6개 분기 연속 출하량 성장이며, 지난 2년간의 감소세 이후 2024년은 6.4% 성장과 12억 4천만 대의 출하량으로 한 해를 마감했다.
<a href="//www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS53072325"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IDC의 애널리스트</a>인 나빌라 포팔(Nabila Popal)은 공급업체들이 프로모션에 집중하고, 다양한 가격대의 디바이스를 출시하고, 무이자 할부 프로그램을 제공하고, 공격적으로 디바이스를 거래하여 프리미엄화를 촉진했으며, 특히 중국과 신흥 시장에서 저가형 디바이스를 강화함으로써 성장을 촉진하기 위한 전략을 성공적으로 조정했다고 언급했다.
포팔은 2025년의 지속적인 성장에 대해 낙관적인 전망을 내놓으면서도 업계에 불확실성을 촉발한 도널드 트럼프 행정부의 관세 위협을 지적했다.
IDC는 2025년에도 교체 주기가 계속 길어지고, 억눌린 수요가 충족됨에 따라 시장이 더딘 속도로 성장할 것으로 예상한다.
애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)과 삼성전자(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>)는 4분기 및 한 해 동안 상위 1, 2위 자리를 유지했지만, 두 회사 모두 전년 대비 하락세를 보였고 올해에는 저렴한 디바이스, 빠른 확장, 중국 내 개발에 주력하며 전체 시장을 주도한 중국 업체들에게 시장 점유율을 빼앗겼다.
한편 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)는 상위 5개 업체 중 가장 높은 전년 대비 성장률을 기록하며 분기 및 연간 3위를 차지했다. 트랜션(Transsion)은 4위를 차지했지만 분기별로는 비보(Vivo), 연간으로는 오포(Oppo)와 동률을 기록했다.
프란시스코 제로니모(Francisco Jeronimo)는 4분기에 괄목할 만한 성과를 거둔 업체로 샤오미, 오포, 비보, 아너(Honor), 화웨이(Huawei), 레노보(Lenovo), 리얼미(Realme), 트랜션, TCL, ZTE를 꼽았다. 이들 업체는 분기 사상 최대 출하량을 기록하며 전 세계 스마트폰 출하량의 56%를 차지했다.
제로니모는 이들 브랜드의 핵심 시장은 여전히 중국과 아시아지만, 중저가 디바이스 덕분에 유럽과 아프리카에서 입지를 넓혀가고 있다고 언급했다. 화웨이는 하이엔드 및 프리미엄 부문에서 대부분의 출하량을 기록하며 차별화되고 있다.
또한 이번 주에 카운터포인트(Counterpoint)는 2024년에 애플 인텔리전스 기능이 없는 아이폰이 중국에서 인기를 얻지 못하면서, 국내 업체들에게 자리를 내주었다고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/42951487/apples-iphone-market-share-declines-in-china-huawei-and-xiaomi-gain-momentum-in-2024-counterpoint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">지적했다</a>.
카운터포인트에 따르면 2024년 전 세계 스마트폰 판매량은 유럽, 중국, 라틴 아메리카를 중심으로 4% 성장했다.
카운터포인트는 AI 기능을 갖춘 스마트폰이 중급 기기의 표준이 될 것으로 예상한다. 카운터포인트는 2028년까지 250달러 이상 스마트폰의 90%가 생성형 AI를 지원할 것으로 예상한다.
지난 12개월 동안 애플 주가는 28% 급등했다. 투자자들은 iShares Global Tech ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)와 Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)를 통해 애플 주식에 노출될 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 애플 주가는 화요일 0.48% 하락한 233.28달러에 마감했다.
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IDC 보고서: 2024년 애플의 시장 점유율 감소, 중국 스마트폰 브랜드의 글로벌 성장

중국이 스마트폰과 기타 전자기기를 포함한 소비 보조금을 확대하고 있다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 현재 가전제품과 차량을 포함하는 국가 차원에서의 보상 프로그램이 이제 휴대폰, 태블릿 그리고 스마트워치와 같은 개인 기기로 확장된다.
중국의 최고 경제 계획 기관 관계자들은 금요일 브리핑에서 이러한 확대를 발표했다고 블룸버그가 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-03/china-to-subsidize-smartphone-purchases-in-bid-to-lift-spending" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도</a>했다.
이 보조금은 세계 최대 스마트폰 시장을 활성화할 것으로 예상되며, 화웨이 테크놀로지스 및 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)와 같은 브랜드 그리고 알리바바 그룹 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) 및 JD닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)과 같은 플랫폼들에 혜택을 줄 것이다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42716915/porn-on-spotify-users-discover-explicit-content-hidden-in-search-results-sparking-outrage-over-moderation-loopholes?itm_source=parsely-api">스포티파이 사용자가 검색 결과에 숨겨진 성인 콘텐츠를 발견하여 검열 허점에 대한 분노를 불러일으킴</a>
이 이니셔티브는 소비를 촉진하고 잠재적인 새로운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737933/trump-tariff-proposed-may-cost-americans-78b-in-spending-study">미국의 중국산 수출품 관세</a>에 대응하기 위한 중국의 전략의 일환이다.
2024년 말 여러 지방에서 자체 보상 프로그램을 시작했지만, 전국적인 노력이 더 큰 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상다. 이번 프로그램 확대에 대한 자세한 계획은 곧 발표될 예정이다.
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왜 중요한가: 화웨이는 이미 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42759147/apple-discounts-iphone-16-prices-in-china-by-up-to-68-5-as-it-battles-huaweis-resurgence-in-the-country">시장 점유율을 빼앗고</a> 있다. 아이폰은 화웨이의 차세대 메이트(Mate) 시리즈와 치열한 경쟁을 벌이고 있다.
7월에 보도된 바에 따르면, 애플의 순위가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39954971/apple-drops-from-3rd-to-6th-in-china-amid-intensifying-competition-huawei-shipments-surge-41-in-">중국 시장에서</a> 3위에서 6위로 떨어졌다. 같은 기간 동안 화웨이는 전년 대비 41% 증가했다.
3분기에는 이 기술 대기업의 중국 내 스마트폰 판매가 전년 대비 0.3% 감소하여 시장 점유율이 15.6%에 불과했다. 한편, 화웨이는 놀라운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42721523/apples-chinese-rival-huawei-slashes-prices-for-new-year-boost-should-tim-cook-led-company-be-worried-heres-what-analysts-are-saying-about-aapl-stock">42% 성장</a>을 기록하며 15.3%의 시장 점유율로 올라섰다.
현재 쿠퍼티노는 중국에서 아이폰 16 모델에 대해 최대 500위안(약 $68.50)의 할인 혜택을 제공하고 있다. 프로모션 기간은 1월 4일부터 1월 7일까지이다.

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중국이 스마트폰 구매자에게 보조금을 지급, 애플의 라이벌인 화웨이, 알리바바 등이 도약

애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)은 국내 플레이어들이 입지를 굳히면서 중국의 중요한 시장에서 활력을 잃고 있다. 해당 국가에서 애플 인텔리전스(Apple Intelligence) 기능의 가용성에 대한 불확실성은 추가적인 악재이다.
이 아이폰 제조사의 중국 시장 점유율은 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39954971/apple-drops-from-3rd-to-6th-in-china-amid-intensifying-competition-huawei-shipments-surge-41-in-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기</a>에 3위에서 6위로 하락했다. 카날리스(Canalys)에 따르면, 애플의 시장 점유율은 14%로, 전년 대비 2bp(베이시스 포인트) 하락했다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40748185/chinas-markets-still-manage-to-get-nvidia-ai-chips-via-smuggling-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">중국 시장은 여전히 밀수를 통해 엔비디아 AI 칩을 확보하고 있습니다: 보도</a>
중국의 스마트폰 출하량은 2분기에 7천만 대 이상으로 전년 대비 10% 증가했다. 비보(Vivo)는 1위로 부상하여 19%의 시장 점유율을 차지했으며, <a href="https://www.canalys.com/newsroom/china-smartphone-market-Q2-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1,310만 대를 출하</a>했고, 이는 전년 대비 15% 증가한 수치이다. 이는 오프라인 채널의 견고한 성과와 중국 전자상거래 축제 기간 동안의 강력한 온라인 판매에 힘입은 덕분이다.
오포(OPPO)는 1,130만 대를 출하하여 16%의 시장 점유율로 2위를 유지했다. 아너(HONOR)는 1,070만 대를 출하하여 15%의 시장 점유율로 3위를 차지했으며, 이는 전년 대비 4% 성장한 것이다.
화웨이 테크놀로지스는 전년 동기 대비 41% 성장한 1,060만 대의 출하량을 바탕으로 15%의 시장 점유율로 4위를 차지했다. 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)는 전년 대비 17% 증가한 1,000만 대의 출하량에 힘입어 시장 점유율 14%로 5위를 차지했다.
카날리스는 현지 브랜드들의 성공을 오프라인 채널 개선을 바탕으로 한 초기의 대폭적인 할인 및 프로모션에 기인했다.
카날리스는 현지 브랜드들이 생성형 인공 지능(AI)을 통합하여 중국 프리미엄 스마트폰 시장을 계속 공략하고 있으며 지역 공급망과의 긴밀한 협력이 상당한 이점이라고 지적했다.
카날리스는 또한 애플이 적절한 재고 수준을 유지하고 소매 가격을 통제하며 채널 파트너의 마진을 유지하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다고 지적했다.
화웨이의 $2,800 메이트(Mate) XT 트리폴드 폰은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40793314/huawei-targets-iphones-premium-market-with-2-800-foldable-mate-xt-launch-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">9월 20일 출시</a>로 아이폰 16 모델의 출시와 겹친다. 애플의 아이폰 16 프로 맥스는 $1,199부터 시작하며, 일반 아이폰 16은 $799이다.
인터내셔널 데이터 코퍼레이션(IDC)은 전 세계 스마트폰 출하량이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40600289/apples-market-share-poised-to-gain-genai-and-iphone-16-lead-the-way-idc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024년 12억 3천만 대로 5.8% 증가할 것</a>으로 예상하며, 이는 생성형 AI가 중요한 촉매제가 될 것이라고 밝혔다.
그러나 중국 내 경쟁 심화로 인해 안드로이드 성장이 애플 iOS를 앞지를 것으로 예상된다. IDC에 따르면 애플의 성공은 중국에서 현지 AI 파트너십을 구축하는 능력에 달려 있다.
카운터포인트 리서치(Counterpoint Research)의 수석 분석가 이반 램(Ivan Lam)은 <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3277043/iphone-16s-lack-apple-intelligence-china-leaves-market-open-rivals-huawei" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SCMP에</a> 화웨이 및 기타 중국 브랜드가 견인력을 얻으면서 프리미엄 부문에서 아이폰 시장 점유율이 하락할 가능성이 높다고 말했다.
SCMP는 카날리스의 분석가 루카스 종(Lucas Zhong)을 인용하여 애플이 아직 중국에서의 AI 통합 계획을 공개하지 않았으며 이로 인해 AI 구현 경쟁에서 불리해질 수 있다고 말했다. 그러나 램은 아이폰 업그레이드에 대한 억눌린 수요가 여전히 중국에서의 판매를 증가시킬 수 있다고 지적했다.
가격 동향: 애플 주가는 수요일 1.12% 상승한 $222.56에 마감했다.
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중국은 애플의 시장을 잠식: 이 스마트폰 제조업체의 아시아 경쟁자들과의 순위는?

시장 선두주자인 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39926440/tesla-stock-is-plunging-over-7-in-wednesdays-pre-market-after-q2-earnings-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">분기 실적 발표가 아무 도움이 되지 못한</a> 가운데, 광범위한 시장 약세 속에서 지난주 전기 자동차(EV) 제조업체들의 주가는 하락했다.
전기차 업계에서 벌어진 주간 주요 이슈들:
테슬라의 엇갈린 실적 결과: 이번 주에 EV 실적 발표 시즌을 시작하면서 테슬라는 엇갈린 결과를 발표했다. 2분기 매출은 예상을 웃돌았지만 주당 순이익은 예상치를 밑돌았다. 펀드 매니저 게리 블랙(Gary Black)은 해고와 관련된 구조 조정 비용으로 인해 주당 순이익이 감소했다고 비난했다. 투자자들은 또한 올해 주목할만한 배송량 감소에 대한 경영진 논평과 규제 자금의 급증에 대해 초조해했다.
CEO인 일론 머스크는 로봇공학이 회사에 가져다줄 약속을 지적하고 테슬라의 완전한 자율주행 소프트웨어를 극찬함으로써 분위기를 되살리려고 노력했다. 그는 또한 고대하던 로보택시 행사가 10월 10일로 연기되었다고 말했다. 투자자들은 해당 분기 동안 두 배로 성장한 에너지 저장 사업의 잠재력을 받아들이지 않았다. 분기 실적을 앞두고 좋은 반등세를 보이던 주가는 방향을 바꿔 주간 8% 이상 하락세로 마감했다.
리비안의 스카링, 새로운 R2 플랫폼에 대해 언급: 팟캐스트에서 리비안 오토모티브(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)의 CEO인 R.J. 스카링(R.J. Scaringe)은 테슬라의 모델 Y와 모델 3 EV가 훌륭하기는 하지만 시장을 포화시켜 구매자가 다양성을 갈망하게 만들었다고 말했다. 스카링는 지난 12월 디코더(Decoder) 팟캐스트에서 &#8220;EV 구입에 50,000달러 미만을 지출하고 싶다면 훌륭한 제품의 수가 아주 아주 적다고 말하고 싶다&#8221;고 말했다.
많은 EV 회사들이 테슬라가 모델 Y EV로 이룬 성공을 재현하려고 노력했지만, 그들은 다양한 선택권을 제공하는 데 집중하지 않았다. 스카링은 또한 리비안의 R2 플랫폼 기반이 모델 Y 모방자가 아닐 것이라고 밝혔다.
참고 자료: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-electric-vehicle-stocks">최고의 EV 주식</a>
GM, 전기차 사업 속도 조절: 지난주 실적 발표에서 제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)는 미시간의 두 번째 EV 트럭 공장을 6개월 연기하고 첫 번째 뷰익(Buick) 브랜드 EV를 연기함으로써 EV 계획을 늦추고 있다고 밝혔다. 2025년 중반까지의 지연은 GM이 2025년 EV 100만 대 생산 목표를 달성하지 못할 수도 있음을 시사한다. CEO인 메리 배라(Mary Barra)는 회사가 &#8216;책임감 있고 수익성 있게&#8217; 성장하는 것을 목표로 하고 있다고 말했다. GM의 2분기 미국 전체 판매량에서 전기차가 차지하는 비중은 3.2%에 불과했다.
샤오미, 전기차 생산 절차 앞당겨: 샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)의 회장 겸 CEO인 레이쥔(Lei Jun)은 웨이보(Weibo) 게시물에서 이 스마트폰 제조업체가 예정보다 두 달 앞당겨 2024년 연간 100,000대의 EV 판매 목표를 달성할 수 있는 궤도에 올랐다고, CnEVPost가 <a href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/07/26/xiaomi-completes-capacity-ramp-up-100000-target-nov/">보도</a>했다. 이 보도에 따르면 쥔은 샤오미가 공장 증설을 완료했고 차량 출시 이후 3개월 남짓 만에 SU7 모델을 3만 대 판매했다고 밝혔다.
루시드, 배터리 소재 공급에 관한 계약 체결: 루시드 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)는 광물 탐사 회사인 그라파이트 원(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPHOF#OTC">GPHOF</a>)와 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39959245/whats-going-on-with-lucid-group-stock-today" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">양극 활성물질 공급 계약</a>을 체결했다고 발표했다.
&#8220;우리는 지속 가능한 차량으로의 전환을 가속화하고 강력한 국내 공급망의 개발을 통해 미국과 루시드가 이 글로벌 경쟁에서 기술 리더십을 유지할 수 있도록 최선을 다하고 있다&#8221;고 루시드의 CEO/CTO인 피터 롤린슨(Peter Rawlinson)이 말했다. &#8220;그라파이트 원과 같은 파트너와의 협력을 통해 우리는 미국산 중요 원자재에 접근할 수 있게 되어 애리조나에서 자부심을 갖고 제작된 수상 경력에 빛나는 차량에 전력을 공급할 수 있게 될 것이다.&#8221;
<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga Pro</a> 데이터에 따르면 KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARS#NYSE">KARS</a>)는 금요일 세션을 19.31달러로 0.72% 상승 마감했다. 지난주 이 ETF는 3.84% 하락했다.
EV 주식 주간 실적:
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<td>테슬라</td>
<td>-8.11%</td>
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<td>니오(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>)</td>
<td>-0.67%</td>
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<td>샤오펑(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>)</td>
<td>+0.71%</td>
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<td>리 오토(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)</td>
<td>-2.55%</td>
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<td>워크호스 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>)</td>
<td>-10.78%</td>
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<td>하이존 모터스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYZN#NASDAQ">HYZN</a>)</td>
<td>+7.58%</td>
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주간 주요 전기차 뉴스: 테슬라의 엇갈린 분기 실적, 리비안, GM, 샤오미 및 루시드

샤오미(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>)는 3월 분기 매출이 27% 증가한 755억 1천만 위안을 기록했다고 발표했다.
해당 분기 총 이익은 45.2% 증가한 168억 2천만 위안을 기록했고, 영업 이익은 37.6% 감소한 37억 위안을 기록했다.
2024년 1분기 회사의 글로벌 스마트폰 출하량은 전년 동기 대비 33.7% 증가한 4,060만 대에 이르렀다.
3월 전 세계 월간 활성 사용자(MAU)는 6억 5,810만 명에 이르렀고, 샤오미의 AIoT 플랫폼에 연결된 IoT 장치(스마트폰, 태블릿, 노트북 제외)의 수는 전년 대비 27.2% 증가한 7억 8,610만 명으로 증가했다.
블룸버그에 따르면 이 회사는 올해 SU7 전기 자동차 120,000대를 납품하는 것을 목표로 하며, 경쟁사들과 경쟁하려는 모델에 대한 목표를 높였다고 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-23/xiaomi-s-sales-grow-fastest-in-two-years-on-smartphone-recovery?srnd=technology-vp&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">블룸버그</a>가 보도했다.. 이 회사는 3월 말에 SU7을 공개했으며 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38838737/chinese-ev-greenhorn-xiaomi-has-already-delivered-its-10-000th-ev-within-2-months-of-launch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">처음에는 100,000대 이상의 배송</a>을 예상했다.
4월말까지 SU7 시리즈 주문량은 9만대에 육박했다. 이 보도는 또한 이 회사가 6월에 10,000대의 SU7을 출하하여 처음 43일 동안의 판매량에 맞춰 잠재적으로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38838737/chinese-ev-greenhorn-xiaomi-has-already-delivered-its-10-000th-ev-within-2-months-of-launch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">연간 목표인 120,000대</a>를 달성할 계획이라고 밝혔다.
샤오미 매출의 60% 이상이 스마트폰에서 나오고 있지만, 국내 시장의 부진한 수요로 인해 이 회사는 다각화하고 있다.
3월 분기 순이익이 42억 위안으로 1% 감소했음에도 불구하고 모바일 시장은 점진적인 회복 조짐을 보이고 있다.
샤오미의 글로벌 스마트폰 출하량은 전년 동기 대비 33.7% 증가했다. 이로 인해 경쟁업체인 삼성전자(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>)와 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)와의 격차가 줄어들었다고 이 보도는 시장 조사 IDC를 인용했다.
블룸버그 인텔리전스의 분석가들에 따르면 EV 사업은 2024년 이 회사 매출의 중간에서 높은 한 자릿수 비율을 기여할 수 있다.
이 보도에 따르면 샤오미는 2024년 말까지 46개 도시에 걸쳐 219개 판매 매장 네트워크를 구축해 도달 범위와 시장 입지를 강화할 계획이다.
주식 움직임: 목요일 마지막 확인 시간 기준, 미국에 상장된 샤오미(XIACY)의 주가는 2.13% 하락한 11.97달러에 마감했다.
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