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Shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDMT) rose sharply in today’s pre-market trading.

4DMT presented interim data from randomized Phase 2 PRISM clinical trial of intravitreal 4D-150 demonstrating favorable tolerability &amp; clinical activity in wet AMD.

Why 4D Molecular Therapeutics Shares Are Trading Higher By 20%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Wednesday.

The Dow traded down 0.04% to 37,345.91 while the NASDAQ fell 0.86% to 14,815.87. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.47% to 4,743.45.

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U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 200 points on Wednesday.

Following the market opening, the Dow traded down 0.26% to 37,264.12 while the NASDAQ fell 1.54% to 14,714.00. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.81% to 4,727.51.

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Shares of  LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ: LQR) rose sharply in pre-market trading. Borg&#39;s investor group has acquired a 20% stake in LQR House.

LQR House shares jumped 16.1% to $4.25 in pre-market trading

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Why LQR House Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 16%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

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Shares of  VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) fell sharply in pre-market trading after the company announced pricing of $2.75 million public offering.

VCI Global shares tumbled 29.5% to $1.10 in pre-market trading

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Shares of TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTGT) rose sharply during Thursday’s session after the company announced a strategic combination with Informa Tech&#39;s digital businesses.

TechTarget shares surged 14.4% to $40.34 on Thursday.

Why TechTarget Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 14%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Thursday&#39;s Mid-Day Session

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 50 points on Thursday.

Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.07% to 37,723.53 while the NASDAQ rose 0.46% to 15,039.09. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.21% to 4,793.32.

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Shares of  Richardson Electronics, Ltd.  (NASDAQ: RELL) fell sharply in today’s pre-market trading after the company posted weaker-than-expected results for its second quarter.

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Shares of  Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ: ACNT) rose sharply in pre-market trading as the company reported the sale of the business of Specialty Pipe &amp; Tube for around $55 million in an all-cash deal.

Ascent Industries shares surged 7.4% to $8.69 in pre-market trading.

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Shares of  Sentage Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SNTG) shares moved lower in pre-market trading following results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

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News Corporation ("News Corp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWS#NASDAQ">NWS</a>, NWSA: ASX: NWS, NWSLV)) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Foxtel Group ("Foxtel") to DAZN Group Limited ("DAZN"), a premier global sports streaming platform.
Under the terms of the agreement, shareholder loans in the amount of A$578 million outstanding and owing to News Corp will be repaid in full in cash at closing. Foxtel's current debt will be refinanced at closing and transfer with Foxtel, and News Corp will hold a minority equity interest in DAZN of approximately 6% as well as one seat on its Board of Directors. Telstra Group Ltd ("Telstra") will also sell its minority interest in Foxtel, have its shareholder loans of A$128 million repaid, and take a minority stake in DAZN of approximately 3%. The proposed transaction values Foxtel at an enterprise value of A$3.4 billion, representing more than 7x fiscal 2024 Foxtel EBITDA.

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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NASDAQ">FFIE</a>) ("FF", "Faraday Future", or "Company"), a California-based technology company specializing in artificial intelligence electric vehicles (AIEV), announced that it has secured approximately $30 million in cash financing commitments. The funds will be used to accelerate the Company's growth and the development of Faraday X (FX), FF's strategy of launching affordable high performance AIEV equipped vehicles with cutting edge technology, filling the U.S. market gap in this segment, and for general corporate purposes.
The $30 million financing commitment includes a pre-funded $7.5 million, which was received in the fourth quarter of this year, and $22.5 million in new cash commitments (the "Financing"), structured in the form of unsecured convertible notes ("Convertible Notes") and warrants to acquire additional shares of the Company's common stock ("Warrants"). The conversion price for the Convertible Notes and exercise price for the Warrants are $1.16 and $1.392 per share, respectively, subject to adjustment as set forth therein. The shares of common stock underlying the Convertible Notes and Warrants issued in the Financing are currently unregistered, subject to trading restrictions, and not immediately tradable. The Financing is subject to customary closing conditions. For additional information regarding the material terms relating to the Financing, please see the Company's Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC on December 23, 2024.

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Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and major Democratic donor, has revealed he has faced violent threats and had to hire security following accusations fueled by Elon Musk. 
What Happened: The claims, made by Musk on social media platform X and during interviews, allege a connection between Hoffman and Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender.
Hoffman <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/companies/article/linkedin-founder-reid-hoffman-ive-had-threats-of-violence-since-musk-slanders-nfclq2s0r">told</a> The Sunday Times that Musk&#8217;s comments stemmed from &#8220;convictions with no evidence.&#8221; Musk, the CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), replied with the &#8220;100&#8221; emoji to an X post suggesting Hoffman had visited Epstein's private island.
Musk also implied during an interview with Tucker Carlson that Hoffman was one of the "billionaires behind Kamala" Harris, fearful of Epstein's client list being released.
"Elon's defamation makes me angry and sad," Hoffman said. "Angry because it is an ugly assault. Sad because it comes from someone whose entrepreneurial achievements I continue to admire." Hoffman declined to share details of the threats but confirmed he had hired security in response.
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Hoffman admitted to a past interaction with Epstein, apologizing in 2019 for inviting him to a 2015 dinner party with tech luminaries, including Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Peter Thiel. At the time, Hoffman said he relied on assurances from MIT Media Lab that Epstein's involvement in fundraising had been vetted. 
He later expressed regret, writing to Axios, "By agreeing to participate in any fundraising activity where Epstein was present, I helped to repair his reputation and perpetuate injustice. For this, I am deeply regretful."
Hoffman has denied attending any Epstein-related events, stating, "I went to no Epstein parties. I didn't even know who he was."
The controversy emerges as Musk strengthens ties with President elect Donald Trump, co-chairing DOGE alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. 
Hoffman, a vocal supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, has used X to oppose Trump's political campaigns, describing them as a "scam."
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Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has accused Elon Musk of remotely disabling his Tesla Cybertruck, which Kadyrov claimed was a gift from Musk. The Chechen leader made the allegations in a Telegram post, criticizing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40504595/military-expert-calls-russian-president-allys-tesla-cybertruck-super-cool-but-useless-combat-vehicle">Musk's actions as "unmanly."</a>
What Happened: Kadyrov, who has governed Chechnya since 2007, claimed the modified Cybertruck, equipped with a machine gun, was intended for use in the war against Ukraine. "Elon Musk behaved badly. He gives expensive gifts from the heart, and then turns them off remotely," Kadyrov <a href="https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/5103">wrote</a>. He also noted in the post that he had to tow the vehicle after it was disabled. 
While Kadyrov asserted that Musk had personally gifted him the Cybertruck, Musk has categorically denied the claim. The mystery surrounding how Kadyrov obtained the vehicle is heightened by the fact that US sanctions prohibit direct export of the Cybertruck to Chechnya. 
Earlier in August, Kadyrov had publicly showcased the vehicle,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40432032/putin-ally-unveils-tesla-cybertruck-with-machine-gun-invites-musk-to-russia"> calling it a "Cyberbeast" and praising its technology</a>.
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Experts have voiced skepticism about the utility of the Cybertruck in combat scenarios. Mark Cancian, a senior advisor with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the vehicle would be "totally useless" on the battlefield due to its weight and charging requirements. 
Despite Kadyrov's assertions of the truck's combat readiness, analysts doubt its practicality in war zones.
This incident highlights broader concerns regarding Tesla's vehicle security and the potential misuse of its products in conflict areas. 
The ability to remotely disable vehicles could raise questions about the implications for international security and Tesla's reputation as a global brand.
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Putin Ally Claims Elon Musk 'Remotely Disabled' His Militarized Cybertruck Armed With Machine Gun: 'He Gives Expensive Gifts From Heart, And Then Turns Them Off'

Jeff Bezos, billionaire founder of Amazon, is reportedly set to marry his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, next Saturday in a $600 million Winter Wonderland-themed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36631415/this-amazon-applicants-interview-answer-earned-her-a-seat-3-feet-away-from-amazons-bezos">wedding in Aspen, Colorado</a>.
What Happened: According to a report, the lavish celebration follows a private engagement dinner at Matsuhisa, a high-end sushi restaurant the couple reportedly bought out for two days ahead of their nuptials.
The extravagant event is expected to feature festive decor, twinkling lights, and holiday charm. The guest list for the star-studded wedding is rumored to include high-profile names like Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio and Queen Rania of Jordan, who joined the couple for their engagement celebrations in Positano, Italy, earlier this year.
As per the report <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14217859/Jeff-Bezos-Lauren-Sanchez-wedding-plan-Aspen-date-is.html">by</a> The Daily Mail, Bezos, 60, and Sanchez, 54, became engaged in May 2023 aboard Bezos' mega-yacht. The billionaire proposed with a cushion-cut pink diamond ring estimated to be worth $2.5 million.
While the pair have not publicly confirmed their wedding date, the report signals a high-profile event reflective of their luxurious lifestyle.
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The couple first went public with their relationship in 2019, shortly after Bezos announced his divorce from MacKenzie Scott. 
Sanchez, a former broadcast journalist, shares three children from previous relationships, including two with Hollywood talent mogul Patrick Whitesell and one with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez. Bezos shares three children with his ex-wife Scott.
News of the wedding comes as Amazon workers continue to strike across four states, marking the third consecutive day of demonstrations. 
Employees are protesting workplace conditions, a move that adds an interesting juxtaposition to Bezos' high-profile personal milestone.
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President-elect Donald Trump has intensified his legal assault on the media, filing multiple lawsuits seeking damages for what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42571395/trumps-djt-connection-drives-this-lesser-known-crypto-stocks-nearly-3x-surge-in-a-month" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">he claims are false or misleading reports</a>.
Trump has also leveraged civil anti-fraud laws, aiming to circumvent the typically high legal barriers in defamation cases involving public figures, reports Reuters.
Legal experts believe this broad approach could serve to punish media outlets for critical coverage and force them to face financial consequences.
One of the most high-profile cases involves The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer, filed in Iowa state court.
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The lawsuit stems from a pre-election poll that showed Kamala Harris leading Trump by 3 percentage points in Iowa. Trump, who ultimately won the state by a wide margin, accuses the newspaper and Selzer of "brazen election interference," alleging they manipulated the poll and leaked it to Democratic operatives before publication.
While the Register acknowledged that the poll did not reflect the final election outcome, they stand by their reporting and consider the lawsuit without merit. Trump's legal team is seeking unspecified damages and demands an injunction to prevent deceptive practices related to the poll.
The lawsuit also targets Gannett, the parent company of The Des Moines Register, and accuses it of violating Iowa&#8217;s Consumer Fraud Act.
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Warren Buffett, the iconic investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), is renowned for his timeless <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40151169/how-a-holiday-meeting-sparked-a-billion-dollar-friendship-between-bill-gates-warren-buffett">advice on wealth-building</a>.
What Happened: With a net worth of approximately $142 billion, Buffett's strategies resonate deeply with those seeking financial success. Among his key pieces of advice: start investing early, focus on small companies, and don't panic when stocks fluctuate.
During the 1999 annual shareholders' meeting, Buffett <a href="https://buffett.cnbc.com/video/1999/05/03/buffetts-advice-on-making-big-money.html">shared</a> the approach he would take if he were a recent graduate starting out with $10,000 to invest.
Buffett emphasizes the power of compound interest, likening it to rolling a small snowball down a long hill. 
"The trick is to have a very long hill, which means either starting very young or living, to be very old," he said during the shareholders' meeting. Early investing, he argues, allows your money to grow exponentially over time.
For those with limited funds, Buffett recommends focusing on smaller companies, where there's less competition from institutional investors. 
He noted that investing in good businesses, or "buying pieces of them" through stocks at attractive prices, is the key to multiplying wealth. 
Buffett said that if he were starting with $10,000 today, he'd begin by researching companies alphabetically, starting with names that begin with "A."
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Buffett also stresses the importance of long-term thinking. "Some people should not own stocks at all because they just get too upset with price fluctuations. If you're gonna do dumb things because your stock goes down, you shouldn't own a stock at all," he <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/17/warren-buffett-tips-on-how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market.html">told</a> CNBC in 2018.
Stock prices will inevitably dip at times, but Buffett urges investors to remain patient and focus on the long-term value of their holdings. "Buy something you like, at a price you like, and then hold it for 20 years," he advised.
He further warns against obsessing over daily stock price fluctuations. Comparing stock ownership to real estate, he said, "If you bought a farm or an apartment house, you wouldn't get a quote on it every day or every week." Instead, Buffett recommends treating stocks as long-term investments, ignoring short-term market noise.
Buffett's principles—start early, think long-term, and invest in solid businesses—remain guiding lights for those looking to build lasting wealth.
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Imagine climbing to the top of Hollywood, making millions and living a life that screams "success" – then walking away from it all to live in a trailer park. It sounds like the plot of a quirky indie film. Still, it's the real-life story of Tom Shadyac, the director behind some of Hollywood's most iconic comedies, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Bruce Almighty.
Shadyac <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42468734/nba-legend-shaq-owned-17-auntie-annes-franchises-but-sold-them-after-realizing-black-people-dont-like-pretzels-that-much">didn't just flirt with success</a>; he made a fortune off it. His films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. He directed blockbusters like The Nutty Professor and Liar Liar, working with megastars like Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy. Shadyac's net worth was around $50 million at his peak. According to Celebrity Net Worth in 2024, he owned a sprawling 17,000-square-foot mansion, a private jet and enough exotic cars to make Jay Leno jealous. And yet, Shadyac claims, "I was my least successful when I ‘had it all.'"
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So, what makes a man trade in a mansion for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/23/12/36364647/shark-tank-star-barbara-corcoran-owns-a-1-million-double-wide-mobile-home-she-calls-her-taj-mahal-wh">1,000-square-foot double-wide</a> in a Malibu trailer park?&nbsp;
Shadyac started in Hollywood as a joke writer for Bob Hope, but his big break came with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective in 1994. The film, made on a modest $15 million budget, grossed over $100 million and turned Jim Carrey into a household name. From there, Shadyac's career skyrocketed.
He directed hit after hit: The Nutty Professor ($273 million worldwide), Liar Liar ($302 million) and Bruce Almighty ($485 million). For Bruce Almighty, Shadyac even negotiated a piece of the back-end profits, raking in over $30 million for that film alone. At the time, Shadyac was living the ultimate Hollywood dream.
But it wasn't long before the dream started feeling more like a trap.
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In 2007, Shadyac's life took a dramatic turn. A biking accident left him with a severe concussion and chronic symptoms like migraines and hypersensitivity to light and sound. For months, he was essentially confined to his mansion, his mental health spiraling. He later admitted, "I felt suicidal at points. It was a disaster."
During this dark time, Shadyac had an epiphany. His extravagant lifestyle – private jets, luxury cars, a massive home – felt hollow. The things that were supposed to signify success had become "trappings."
Shadyac decided to give away his fortune in a move that shocked Hollywood. He sold his mansion, his cars and his jet. He then started <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/01/36830715/jeff-bezoss-ex-wife-mackenzie-scott-has-given-over-16-billion-to-charity-since-her-divorce-as-jeff-b">donating millions to causes close to his heart</a>, like homelessness, environmental conservation and animal welfare. He even helped fund a homeless shelter in Charlottesville, Virginia and supported St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
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Shadyac moved into a trailer park in Malibu, where his modest home stands in dramatic contrast to the lives of Hollywood's elite. He says the decision was liberating:
"The more I give away, the wealthier I feel. For everything I ‘gave up,' so much more was returned."
Shadyac didn't just change his ZIP code; he changed his entire worldview. In 2011, he directed I Am, a documentary exploring two fundamental questions: "What's wrong with the world?" and "What can we do about it?" The film examines the pursuit of happiness and the consequences of excessive materialism.
He executive-produced Happy, another documentary examining what brings joy across different cultures. These projects reflect Shadyac's belief that life isn't about accumulating wealth but building connections and giving back.
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As he puts it:
"No one is ever looking to have a more robust IRA when they are on their deathbed. They are saying, ‘I am so happy that I had the opportunity to love this family, to be a part of something.'"
Shadyac's story reminds us that success isn't just about what you earn; it's about what you give back. While his Hollywood peers chase box office records and six-figure paychecks, Shadyac has found peace in simplicity.
It's easy to dismiss his decision as extreme, but Shadyac sees it differently. To him, living a life centered on giving and purpose is far more fulfilling than jet-setting and luxury cars. "The trappings of fame and fortune are exactly that – a trapping," he says.
From the director's chair to a double-wide in Malibu, Tom Shadyac has proved that happiness isn't about having it all but knowing what truly matters.
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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, has dismissed concerns surrounding Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy Inc., suggesting fears of a potential collapse due to Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) volatility are exaggerated. 
What Happened: In an interview on Friday, Scaramucci pointed to Saylor's long-term debt strategy as evidence of MicroStrategy's resilience.
"People think if Bitcoin crashes, he is going to implode," Bloomberg quoted Scaramucci <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-20/scaramucci-says-concern-over-microstrategy-s-debt-is-overblown?sref=TBDibEcD">saying</a> during the interview. "But if you really study his balance sheet, he has long, long-term debt, and he has rolling long-term debt. You'd have to have a systemic collapse in Bitcoin lasting six or seven years to flash him out." 
MicroStrategy's bold bet on Bitcoin has driven a more than 400% surge in its stock this year, while the company financed purchases with billions in convertible debt.
The company currently has $7.2 billion in outstanding convertible debt, including $6 billion raised in 2024 alone. While some worry Bitcoin's price drops could force MicroStrategy to offload its holdings, further depressing prices, Scaramucci argued this narrative is overblown, reports the outlet. 
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"The narrative of him being forced to sell hundreds of thousands of tokens into the market, I think it's a forced narrative," he said, comparing MicroStrategy's structure to that of Lehman Brothers' during the 2008 financial crisis.
MicroStrategy remains a top holding of the First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF, sub-advised by SkyBridge Capital. Scaramucci praised Saylor's innovative approach, saying, "He's created this positive flywheel by issuing debt and equity."
Why It Matters: Bitcoin has recently pulled back from an all-time high of $108,000, retreating amid profit-taking and market volatility. Scaramucci anticipates potential corrections in the 30-40% range, which could bring Bitcoin's price to $60,000-$70,000. 
However, he remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, citing favorable regulatory developments and U.S. exchange-traded funds investing directly in the cryptocurrency.
"Could it get to $18 trillion dollars in market cap?" Scaramucci speculated. "We believe that it could. Is it a direct line to $18 trillion? No."
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Kiyosaki didn't mince words when criticizing the current financial system, labeling the U.S. government, Treasury, and Federal Reserve as a "Den of Thieves." 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">THANK YOU gold, silver and Bitcoin HODLERS: I do not trust the US Giverment, the US Treasury, or the FED. If you trust these Den of Thieves that is your choice. I stopped trusting my government in 1965, when I noticed our silver coins were now alloys of cooper. In 1971…
&mdash; Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/1870288365150781627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/1870317737983250621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In addition to his investment recommendations, Kiyosaki underscores the importance of financial education. He encourages individuals to learn about money and make informed investment decisions. "Use resources like YouTube to educate yourself," he said, urging people to take control of their financial futures.
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