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American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP is a trust that invests in hotel real estate properties. The company's primary business is owning Premium Branded hotels, which have franchise agreements with international hotel brands including Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. It generates revenue from the room, food, beverage, and other revenue. The other revenue is comprised of conference room rentals, parking revenues, and other incidental income.

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) intends to participate in the upcoming U.S. antitrust trial involving Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
What Happened: The move comes as Apple seeks to defend its billion-dollar revenue-sharing agreements with Google, a significant source of income for the tech giant, reported Reuters.
According to court documents filed in Washington on Monday, Apple has no plans to develop its own search engine to compete with Google, irrespective of the continuation of the payments.
Apple said, &#8220;Google can no longer adequately represent Apple's interests: Google must now defend against a broad effort to break up its business units.&#8221;
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Apple is preparing to present witnesses at the trial, which is set for April.
The prosecution&#8217;s goal is to prove that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">Google needs to take several measures</a>, including selling its Chrome web browser and possibly its Android operating system, to reestablish competition in the online search market.
In 2022 alone, Apple&#8217;s agreement with Google brought in an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42083150/googles-20b-search-deal-with-apple-faces-collapse-after-antitrust-ruling-what-it-could-means-for-both-tech-giants">estimated $20 billion</a>.
Alphabet did not immediately respond to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Why It Matters: On Dec. 20, Google responded to the proposed remedies in its search distribution case with the DOJ, focusing on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42646134/alphabet-defends-doj-case-new-buyback-likely-from-this-2025-top-pick">non-exclusivity and increased flexibility</a> to limit regulatory overreach.
Last year, Apple&#8217;s Eddy Cue justified the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34946635/apple-defends-its-19b-google-search-deal-even-as-it-laments-its-privacy-policies">billion-dollar deal with Google</a>, citing it as the best available option despite lamenting Google&#8217;s privacy policies.
Price Action: On Tuesday, Alphabet's Class A shares gained 0.76%, closing at $196.11, while Class C shares advanced 0.81%, ending at $197.57, as per <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>. Apple shares climbed 1.15% during regular trading hours, closing at $258.20, but dipped 0.039% in after-hours trading.
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Wall Street experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries/24/12/42674886/santa-rally-kicks-off-on-wall-street-stocks-gain-tesla-soars-bitcoin-hits-98000">positive start to the Santa Rally season</a>, with all major indices and sectors closing higher in a shortened session ahead of the Christmas holiday. The S&amp;P 500 climbed 1.1%, marking its third consecutive session of gains following last week&#8217;s volatile Federal Reserve meeting. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 1.35%, nearly erasing last week&#8217;s losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the session higher by 0.9%.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Tesla Inc. surged 7.35% to close at $462.25, reaching an intraday high of $462.78 and a low of $435.14. The stock has a 52-week high of $488.54 and a low of $138.80. CEO Elon Musk stated that Tesla could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42667044/teslas-valuation-could-exceed-all-transport-companies-but-spacex-ceo-elon-musk">surpass the value</a> of all transport companies except SpaceX, provided there is a lot of work and good ideas.
Avinger Inc. soared 125.72% to $1.45, with an intraday high of $1.93 and a low of $1.01. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $5.45, and the low is $0.39. The company said last week that it had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42666807/why-carbon-revolution-shares-are-trading-higher-by-around-62-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">received a Notice of Allowance</a> for a U.S. patent titled "Catheter Device With Detachable Distal End (For The Treatment Of Peripheral Artery Disease)."
Jet.AI Inc. jumped 79.24% to $6.13, hitting an intraday high of $9.99 and a low of $5.85. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $607.51, with a low of $3.29. The company launched &#8220;Ava,&#8221; an advanced AI model designed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap/24/12/42674451/why-is-jet-ai-stock-trading-over-100-on-tuesday">streamline private jet bookings</a>, which significantly boosted its stock.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited saw a modest increase of 0.95% to $22.42, with an intraday high of $22.50 and a low of $22.19. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $22.50, and the low is $10.34. Stanley Druckenmiller&#8217;s Duquesne Family Office <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42668157/stanley-druckenmiller-offloads-streets-hottest-ai-stocks-heres-what-the-billionaire-investor-is-loading-up-on">increased its stake</a> in Teva Pharmaceutical by acquiring over 1.4 million shares in the third quarter.
Netflix Inc. rose 2.27% to $932.12, reaching an intraday high of $935.85 and a low of $911.70. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $941.75, with a low of $461.86. Netflix recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42675098/netflix-takes-vmware-to-court-over-patent-infringement-claims">filed a lawsuit</a> against Broadcom&#8217;s subsidiary VMware over patent infringement, which could impact future operations.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) needs to address a &#8220;critical safety issue&#8221; regarding its Full Self-Driving system&#8217;s ability to detect emergency vehicles, according to prominent investor Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management.
What Happened: In comments posted on X on Tuesday, Gerber noted that while FSD version 13.2.2 shows improvement over previous iterations, it falls short of full autonomy. He revealed that Tesla is developing audio detection capabilities to identify approaching emergency vehicles, addressing a key limitation in the current system that relies primarily on visual inputs.
&#8220;Tesla now working on adding hearing so it can know when an emergency vehicle is around. Yes humans use more than one sense to drive,&#8221; Gerber wrote, emphasizing the importance of multi-sensory detection in autonomous driving systems.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">FSD 13.2.2 is much improved over 12 but not level 5. Tesla now working on adding hearing so it can know when an emergency vehicle is around. Yes humans use more than one sense to drive… this is a critical safety issue that tesla needs to address! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24tsla&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$tsla</a>
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1871562958570164245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The development comes as Tesla continues to expand its FSD capabilities. In early December, Tesla began rolling out FSD version 13, which company CEO Elon Musk claimed would enable drivers to travel five to ten times more miles <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40899899/tesla-switches-to-full-self-driving-supervised-for-new-cars-and-the-conspiracy-theories-are-already">autonomously before requiring intervention</a>.
Gerber, who also owns a Cybertruck, observed that the FSD performance in Tesla&#8217;s newest vehicle appears to lag behind other Tesla models. However, he praised Tesla&#8217;s overall software capabilities, noting they remain &#8220;amazingly better than any vehicle,&#8221; while acknowledging improvements from competitors like Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>).
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Tesla adds more to the infotainment system and is giving a free trial to SiriusXM. So happy to have my dead channel back on the Cybertruck. Tesla software is amazingly better than any vehicle. Although rivian is improving nicely as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24tsla&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$tsla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24rivn&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$rivn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24siri&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$siri</a>
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1871563784772538422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What Happened: The comments come amid Tesla&#8217;s strong market performance, with the stock recently crossing the symbolic $420 level. Morgan Stanley analysts have named Tesla their top stock pick for 2025, citing the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42452806/teslas-red-hot-stock-meets-meme-magic-420-level-musk-celebrates-the-prophecy-analysts-react">advancements in autonomy and robotics</a>.
Tesla plans to launch a ride-hailing service in Texas and California next year, subject to regulatory approval, though initial operations may require human drivers to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42642575/dan-ives-vs-gary-black-diverging-views-on-teslas-future-with-wedbush-analyst-bullish-on-robotaxis-and-optimus-while-the-future-fund-remains-cautious-on-earnings-growth">meet state requirements</a>.
Price Action: Tesla stock closed at $462.25 on Tuesday up 7.35%for the day. After-hours, it rose an additional 0.64%1. Year-to-date, the stock is up 86.08%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Tesla has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $280.41 from 33 analysts, with a high of $515 and a low of $24.86. The latest ratings from Baird, Mizuho, and Goldman Sachs, averaging $446.67, imply a 3.99% downside.
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On Tuesday, Ali, a prominent voice in the crypto community, revealed that whale investors purchased a staggering 270 million Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) in less than four days.
What Happened: On Christmas Eve, Ali took to X to announce the significant investment in Dogecoin. He said, &#8220;Whales bought 270 million #Dogecoin&nbsp;$DOGE in the last 96&nbsp;hours!&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Whales bought 270 million <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> in the last 96 hours! <a href="https://t.co/b86lCyGDsr">pic.twitter.com/b86lCyGDsr</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1871651560540762452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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At the price prevailing at the time of writing, the whale transactions amount to $91.8 million.
This revelation comes amidst a broader rally in altcoins, with Dogecoin gaining over 5% in the last 24 hours. The meme coin&#8217;s performance has been linked to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42665334/will-dogecoin-hit-the-widely-anticipated-1-target-in-q1-2025-probably-not-but-musk-led-doge-could-hold-the-key">similar trends</a> observed in 2017 and 2021 by Ali, suggesting a potential &#8220;parabolic rally&#8221; in the future.
So far this year, DOGE has shot up a whopping 274% outperforming larger market cap coins such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) which gained 132% and 53% in a similar period.
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Why It Matters: The cryptocurrency has been buoyant ever since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42640482/dogecoin-turns-green-as-trump-appoints-loyalist-katie-miller-to-the-department-of-government-efficiency">announced the appointment</a> of DOGE-bull Elon Musk as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency — a proposed presidential advisory commission that shares its acronym with the meme coin.
The substantial purchase by whale investors indicates a renewed interest in Dogecoin, despite&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42645811/dogecoin-shiba-inu-could-underperform-stronger-cryptos-trader-warns-heres-why">warnings from traders</a>&nbsp;about the meme coin&#8217;s potential to underperform other trending cryptocurrencies.
However, Ali&#8217;s post and the subsequent whale activity could be a positive sign for Dogecoin. If history repeats itself, as the analyst suggests, Dogecoin could be in for a significant rally in 2025.
Price Action: At the time of writing Dogecoin rose 4.6% over 24 hours to trade at $0.34, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro.</a>
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President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and spiritual leaders marked Christmas Eve 2024 with messages of hope, peace, and inclusion, while Pope Francis conducted a significant ceremonial opening of the Holy Door, marking the beginning of Jubilee 2025.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden expressed special recognition for military service members spending the holiday season away from their families. &#8220;Jill and I hold a special place in our hearts for the brave men and women in uniform who defend our nation,&#8221; Biden wrote on social media.
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&mdash; Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1871595465424166950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The President later shared updates from the North American Aerospace Defense Command&#8217;s Santa tracking system, maintaining a lighthearted holiday tradition while also extending broader seasonal wishes for &#8220;peace and light&#8221; to the nation.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Folks, I&#39;ve just received intel from the experts at <a href="https://twitter.com/NoradSanta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NoradSanta</a> that Santa Claus is on his way! <a href="https://t.co/AMPnaT6qtx">pic.twitter.com/AMPnaT6qtx</a>
&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1871715198542729614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Vice President Harris took a community-focused approach to the holidays, hosting Washington, D.C. students at her residence. The event highlighted student-designed ornaments that Harris noted, &#8220;filled our home with holiday cheer.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We welcomed students from across Washington, D.C. to celebrate the holidays with us. The ornaments they designed have filled our home with holiday cheer. <a href="https://t.co/C4p5cN1Vq4">pic.twitter.com/C4p5cN1Vq4</a>
&mdash; Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) <a href="https://twitter.com/VP/status/1871685411988250947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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At the Vatican, Pope Francis marked Christmas Eve with the ceremonial opening of the Holy Door, a ritual symbolizing spiritual renewal and the commencement of Jubilee 2025. &#8220;Tonight, the door of hope has opened wide to the world,&#8221; the Pope stated, emphasizing that hope remains alive even in challenging times.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Tonight, the door of hope has opened wide to the world. Tonight, God speaks to each of us and says: there is hope also for you! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Christmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Christmas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jubilee2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jubilee2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/TbFHVU9cbl">pic.twitter.com/TbFHVU9cbl</a>
&mdash; Pope Francis (@Pontifex) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pontifex/status/1871662382482657446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The Pontiff&#8217;s Christmas message stressed active engagement with faith rather than passive waiting. &#8220;Christian hope is not a &#8216;happy ending&#8217; which we passively await, but rather, a promise, the Lord&#8217;s promise, to be welcomed here and now in our world of suffering and sighs,&#8221; he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Christian hope is not a "happy ending" which we passively await, but rather, a promise, the Lord's promise, to be welcomed here and now in our world of suffering and sighs. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Christmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Christmas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jubilee2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jubilee2025</a>
&mdash; Pope Francis (@Pontifex) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pontifex/status/1871662634170519798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk shared holiday greetings through a repost featuring the company&#8217;s humanoid robot, Optimus, in a festive scene with its &#8220;older brother.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">They grow up so fast Merry Xmas from Optimus &amp; his older brother, Optimus <a href="https://t.co/R2oCey0WVC">pic.twitter.com/R2oCey0WVC</a>
&mdash; Tesla Optimus (@Tesla_Optimus) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tesla_Optimus/status/1871712134188720545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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President-elect Donald Trump, while not posting direct Christmas wishes, had previously promoted his new book &#8220;SAVE AMERICA&#8221; as a Christmas gift option, saying &#8220;The hottest gift is my new book,&#8221; on Dec. 15.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Christmas is coming! The hottest gift is my new book, "SAVE AMERICA." No other book captures our Movement, our Campaign, and our FUTURE. Get your copy today! <a href="https://t.co/awtik9uN8p">https://t.co/awtik9uN8p</a> <a href="https://t.co/YdteHKrdJk">pic.twitter.com/YdteHKrdJk</a>
&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1868085790485758308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance shared a more personal moment, posting about baking family biscuits with his three-year-old child.
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&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1871730366417109225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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These varied Christmas messages from political, spiritual, and business leaders reflect different approaches to the holiday season, ranging from traditional religious observance to family-centered celebrations and public service recognition.
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Biden, Harris, And Pope Francis Deliver Messages Of Hope And Inclusion On Christmas Eve, Trump Promotes His New Book As 'Hottest Gift'

A day before Christmas, on Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant adjustments to its portfolio, notably selling shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), and Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>). Notably, Ark has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42664623/cathie-wood-led-ark-invests-monday-moves-dumps-tesla-palantir-stock-adds-amazon">shedding shares</a> of both Palantir and Tesla this week. Palantir shares have run up a whopping 397% so far this year, while Tesla has appreciated 86% in a similar period. 
The Tesla Trade
Ark Invest executed a notable transaction by selling 18,847 shares of Tesla Inc. through its ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>). This sale, valued at approximately $8.7 million based on Tesla&#8217;s closing price of $462.28, comes amid discussions surrounding Tesla&#8217;s future valuation. Elon Musk recently speculated that Tesla could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42667044/teslas-valuation-could-exceed-all-transport-companies-but-spacex-ceo-elon-musk">surpass the value of all transport companies</a> except SpaceX. Despite these ambitious projections, Tesla&#8217;s stock has been influenced by potential challenges, such as the possible cancellation of the $7,500 EV tax credit in the U.S., which could impact sales.
The Palantir Trade
Ark Invest also reduced its Palantir holdings, selling 42,293 shares from the ARKK fund. This transaction was valued at approximately $3.5 million, given Palantir&#8217;s closing price of $82.38. Palantir&#8217;s stock has been on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42673408/palantir-stock-is-trading-at-all-time-highs-whats-going-on">remarkable upward trajectory</a>, reaching all-time highs. The company&#8217;s strong performance is largely attributed to its strategic positioning in the AI sector, with shares surging over 380% this year, driven by robust demand for AI solutions.
The Block Trade
In another strategic move, Ark Invest sold 23,962 shares of Block Inc. from the ARKK fund, amounting to about $2.2 million based on the closing price of $91.08. The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-focused company&#8217;s recent financial performance has been mixed, with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41826457/block-shares-sink-after-mixed-q3-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss">third-quarter earnings</a> surpassing expectations but revenues falling short.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has expressed his disdain for billionaires, including Elon Musk, influencing elections and has called for an immediate ban on Super PACs by the Democratic National Committee.
What Happened: On Christmas Eve, Sanders took to X to voice his concerns about the role of billionaires in swaying elections. He specifically mentioned Musk, who has been previously criticized for his hefty campaign contributions. Sanders&#8217; post read, &#8220;The American people are disgusted with Musk and other billionaires buying elections. We must not only fight to end Citizens United. We must demand that the DNC ban Super PACs NOW in Democratic primaries.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The American people are disgusted with Musk and other billionaires buying elections. We must not only fight to end Citizens United. We must demand that the DNC ban Super PACs NOW in Democratic primaries.
&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1871320030769758364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In the past, Sanders has been vocal about his concerns regarding the influence of big money in politics. He has repeatedly called for an end to Citizens United and Super PACs, advocating for public funding of elections instead.
The Citizens United decision, issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010, ruled that laws preventing corporations and labor unions from making independent political expenditures violated the First Amendment&#8217;s free speech protections.
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Why It Matters: Sanders&#8217; recent post comes in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39807458/bernie-sanders-slams-elon-musks-reported-45m-donations-to-trump-campaign-we-need-a-government-that-r">wake of his criticism</a> of Musk&#8217;s reported monthly donations of $45 million to the Trump campaign. He stressed the importance of overturning Citizens United and transitioning to publicly funded elections to ensure a government that represents all citizens, not just billionaires.
The Vermont senator had previously expressed concern over the defeat of Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) in a primary election, attributing it to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40273794/bernie-sanders-calls-for-end-to-super-pacs-billionaires-buying-elections-is-not-what-this-country-is">influence</a> of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's Super PAC, United Democracy Project.
According to Sanders, just 150 billionaire families <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42463691/just-150-billionaire-families-spent-nearly-2-billion-on-elections-bernie-sanders-says-we-live-in-an-oligarchy-heres-what-he-proposes">spent almost $2 billion</a> in the 2024 elections, further emphasizing his argument that the U.S. is becoming an oligarchy.
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Bernie Sanders: 'The American People Are Disgusted With Musk' — Calls On Democrats To End Super PACs In Primaries

Jameson Lopp&#8217;s recent post on X, &#8220;RIP Bitcoin Obituaries,&#8221; suggests a decline in Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) death proclamations, sparking interest in the cryptocurrency&#8217;s resilience.
What Happened: The software engineer, columnist, and Bitcoin advocate&#8217;s post on Christmas Eve, hints at the diminishing frequency of death declarations. Bitcoin, the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency, has faced numerous critiques since its inception over 15 years ago, leading to its &#8220;death&#8221; being declared 477 times, according to 99 Bitcoins&#8217; Obituaries tracker.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">RIP Bitcoin Obituaries <a href="https://t.co/6s8C70u1yz">pic.twitter.com/6s8C70u1yz</a>
&mdash; Jameson Lopp (@lopp) <a href="https://twitter.com/lopp/status/1871639944823017599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The last wave of such negative sentiments emerged in April. However, the number of Bitcoin death reports has been on a decline, hitting a decade-low of 8 in 2023. In 2024, 99 Bitcoin&#8217;s obituary timeline lists only two such fatal declarations.
Data from Bitbo shows an even more dramatic drop in Bitcoin obituaries. A graph from the real-time Bitcoin dashboard shows how these proclamations have thinned out since 2022. 
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Source: bitbo.io
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Even the buttcoiners are coping these days by saying that scams can go on in perpetuity and now that Bitcoin has many billionaires and politicians who are &quot;in on it&quot; that it&#39;s going to stick around.
&mdash; Jameson Lopp (@lopp) <a href="https://twitter.com/lopp/status/1871645375502979422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Lopp noted the resilience of the apex cryptocurrency in another post in the same thread where he says that even Bitcoin&#8217;s detractors are &#8220;coping&#8221; these days by saying that &#8220;scams can go on in perpetuity and now that Bitcoin has many billionaires and politicians who are &#8216;in on it&#8217; that it&#8217;s going to stick around.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The decline in Bitcoin&#8217;s death proclamations signals a shift in mainstream media&#8217;s perception of the cryptocurrency. According to a previous report, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/12/36338011/bitcoin-obituary-count-hits-decade-low-just-seven-reports-filed-in-2023">highest number</a> of Bitcoin obituaries came in 2017. Even that year, the apex coin surged a record-breaking 1,900%.
Indeed, Bitcoin has been on a tear in 2024, enjoying gains of 132.2% since January. Over the last 3 months alone the crypto has shot up over 56%. Its most recent all-time high was recorded just a week ago on Dec. 17 when it hit $108,268.45.
Benzinga recently noted that if an investor had put $1,000 into Bitcoin the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42286177/if-you-invested-1000-in-bitcoin-last-time-it-was-declared-dead-heres-how-much-itd-be-worth-today">last time an obituary was published</a> in April, they would have gained 48%. These obituaries often surface when the cryptocurrency is facing a bear market or heightened regulatory scrutiny.
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'RIP Bitcoin Obituaries,' Declares Expert — Death Notices Dwindle As Top Crypto Gains Acceptance From Politicians, Billionaires

Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 26.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.28%. Currently, Broadcom has a market capitalization of $1.12 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In AVGO: If an investor had bought $1000 of AVGO stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $23,662.75 today based on a price of $240.00 for AVGO at the time of writing.
<h3>Broadcom's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735083923_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AVGO

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Broadcom 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Dylan Zajac's journey to bridging the digital divide began with skateboards, thrift shops and a knack for refurbishing computers. Now 21, Zajac is the founder of Computers 4 People, a nonprofit that has donated over 3,668 computers to individuals and organizations in need while diverting 55,000 pounds of e-waste from landfills.&nbsp;
In an interview with Young Entrepreneur, Zajac shared how his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42369492/how-a-teen-coder-built-a-payments-empire-local-businesses-took-a-chance-on-me-now-we-processed-4-billion-in-2023">teenage side hustle</a> turned into a mission empowering thousands to connect to the digital world.
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"I started out by skating around Brooklyn with my high school friends, visiting thrift stores for fun," Zajac told Young Entrepreneur. "We'd often hit three or more shops in a day, hunting for old computers we could negotiate down and take home on skateboards."&nbsp;
In his bedroom-turned-workshop, Zajac taught himself how to repair and resell these machines through platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace. "The margins were insane, sometimes as high as 80%," he shared.
&nbsp;What began as a hobby quickly grew into a profitable venture. Still, Zajac soon noticed two glaring issues: the environmental toll of discarded electronics and the massive gap in digital access worldwide.
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UNITAR reported that 2022 global e-waste hit 62 million tonnes – enough to fill 1.55 million 40-ton trucks circling the Earth. Yet only 22.3% of this waste was recycled, leaving the majority to pollute the planet.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, nearly 2.6 billion people remain offline, missing opportunities for education and employment, according to Reuters. Recognizing the overlap between these crises, Zajac channeled his skills into a larger purpose.
In 2019, as a high school sophomore, Zajac founded Computers 4 People. "I used online tutorials to figure out how to incorporate, file for 501(c) (3) status and draft bylaws," he said.&nbsp;
The mission: collect used computers from individuals and companies, refurbish them and distribute them to people in need. By the time he started college at Babson the nonprofit was well on its way to making an impact.
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Building Computers 4 People came with its own set of challenges, especially balancing nonprofit leadership with school. "There's really no such thing as balance; you just have to make it work," Zajac told the publication.&nbsp;
Critics doubted the sustainability of his model once he went to college, but Zajac defied expectations by designing systems to automate inventory, donor relations and grant reporting. "I created proprietary systems that allowed us to scale and run efficiently," he explained.
Securing funding and donations remains a hurdle, but partnerships with Fortune 100 and 500 companies and $1.6 million in grants and donations have helped the nonprofit thrive. "The demand is overwhelming, but diversifying our funding sources has allowed us to expand," Zajac said.
For Zajac, the rewards are personal. "I love solving tough problems and seeing the life-changing impacts of our programs," he shared. When asked about advice for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42598787/i-sold-my-home-and-liquidated-my-401k-entrepreneur-snags-150k-shark-tank-deal-after-beating-stage-3-cancer-and-raising-1-1m">aspiring changemakers</a>, he emphasized action over hesitation: "Don't overthink every step. Act fast, make decisions quickly and keep moving forward."
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NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 34.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 46.28%. Currently, NVIDIA has a market capitalization of $3.42 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In NVDA: If an investor had bought $1000 of NVDA stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $311,254.16 today based on a price of $139.78 for NVDA at the time of writing.
<h3>NVIDIA's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735081243_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

NVDA

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning NVIDIA Stock In The Last 15 Years

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 17.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.11%. Currently, Amazon.com has a market capitalization of $2.41 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In AMZN: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMZN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $101,867.91 today based on a price of $228.85 for AMZN at the time of writing.
<h3>Amazon.com's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735080310_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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AMZN

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

KULR Tech Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#AMEX">KULR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.92%. Currently, KULR Tech Gr has a market capitalization of $818.33 million. 
Buying $1000 In KULR: If an investor had bought $1000 of KULR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,280.00 today based on a price of $3.42 for KULR at the time of writing.
<h3>KULR Tech Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735079447_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning KULR Tech Gr Stock In The Last 5 Years

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.8%. Currently, Marathon Petroleum has a market capitalization of $43.42 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MPC: If an investor had bought $1000 of MPC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,241.64 today based on a price of $135.10 for MPC at the time of writing.
<h3>Marathon Petroleum's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735078525_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Marathon Petroleum 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.56%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $8.30 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GPK: If an investor had bought $1000 of GPK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,598.90 today based on a price of $27.66 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735076707_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Graphic Packaging Holding 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Fluor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.36%. Currently, Fluor has a market capitalization of $8.69 billion. 
Buying $100 In FLR: If an investor had bought $100 of FLR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $279.59 today based on a price of $50.69 for FLR at the time of writing.
<h3>Fluor's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735075830_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from a Walmart spokesperson.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shares are trading lower on Monday. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against the company and Branch Messenger over concerns regarding junk fees. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42656254/tech-stocks-eye-christmas-gains-microstrategy-tumbles-as-bitcoin-dips-to-93000-whats-driving-markets-monday">you need to know</a>.
The Details: The CFPB has <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-sues-walmart-and-branch-messenger-for-illegally-opening-deposit-accounts-for-more-than-one-million-delivery-drivers/#:~:text=WASHINTON%2C%20D.C.%20%E2%80%93%20Today%2C%20the,they%20could%20access%20their%20earnings">alleged</a> that Walmart and Branch Messenger forced drivers to open deposit accounts filled with junk fees. The regulator sued Walmart and Branch Messenger on Monday for requiring drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid and deceiving drivers about how they could access earnings.
The suit claims that Walmart opened accounts for &#8220;last mile&#8221; drivers in its Spark Driver program and told workers that they would be fired if they did not use the specific accounts. Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that Walmart misled drivers about the availability of same-day access to earnings. 
"Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts, and took advantage of more than a million delivery drivers," said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. "Companies cannot force workers into getting paid through accounts that drain their earnings with junk fees."
A Walmart spokesperson told Benzinga that the CFPB lawsuit contains &#8220;exaggerations and blatant misstatements.&#8221;
&#8220;The CFPB's rushed lawsuit is riddled with factual errors and contains exaggerations and blatant misstatements of settled principles of law. The CFPB never allowed Walmart a fair opportunity to present its case during their rushed investigation. We look forward to vigorously defending the Company before a court that, unlike the CFPB, honors the due process of law,&#8221; a Walmart spokesperson said.
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The lawsuit claims that drivers were forced to navigate a complicated process to access their funds, and then encountered additional delays or fees when they opted to transfer the money to an account of their choice.
The government oversight agency stated that Spark Drivers paid over $10 million in junk fees to Branch Messenger in order to instantly transfer their earnings to a different account. 
The CFPB also claimed that Branch engaged in other illegal practices including failing to investigate errors, honor stop payment requests, maintain records and provide required disclosures.
According to Reuters, Branch Messenger representatives rejected the claims and accused the CFPB of &#8220;rushing&#8221; to file a lawsuit in an attempt to gain media traction. 
&#8220;Branch stands behind its model and services and we will defend this action vigorously,&#8221; the company reportedly said. 
WMT Price Action: At the time of writing, Walmart stock was down 2.01% at $90.39, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Walmart Stock Monday? (UPDATED)

Iron Mountain (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRM#NYSE">IRM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 13.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.21%. Currently, Iron Mountain has a market capitalization of $31.07 billion. 
Buying $1000 In IRM: If an investor had bought $1000 of IRM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,319.08 today based on a price of $105.89 for IRM at the time of writing.
<h3>Iron Mountain's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735074910_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hour Loop (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOUR#NASDAQ">HOUR</a>) stock increased by 48.2% to $2.12 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $74.5 million. </li>
<li>Homestolife (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTLM#NASDAQ">HTLM</a>) stock moved upwards by 44.81% to $12.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $182.7 million. </li>
<li>Foresight Autonomous (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSX#NASDAQ">FRSX</a>) stock increased by 29.82% to $2.22. The company's market cap stands at $34.0 million. </li>
<li>SRIVARU Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVMH#NASDAQ">SVMH</a>) shares increased by 28.21% to $0.04. The company's market cap stands at $19.6 million. </li>
<li>Qurate Retail (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRTEB#NASDAQ">QRTEB</a>) stock rose 19.93% to $3.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>Xcel Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XELB#NASDAQ">XELB</a>) shares moved upwards by 15.7% to $0.39. The company's market cap stands at $9.2 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>XWELL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XWEL#NASDAQ">XWEL</a>) stock fell 12.0% to $1.36 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $7.1 million. </li>
<li>Jiade (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JDZG#NASDAQ">JDZG</a>) stock decreased by 11.27% to $0.63. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.3 million. </li>
<li>Fly-E Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYE#NASDAQ">FLYE</a>) stock fell 10.18% to $0.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.5 million. </li>
<li>Lottery.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTRY#NASDAQ">LTRY</a>) stock fell 8.14% to $0.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.2 million. </li>
<li>Jianzhi Education Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZ#NASDAQ">JZ</a>) stock fell 7.83% to $0.81. The company's market cap stands at $22.8 million. </li>
<li>Color Star Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADD#NASDAQ">ADD</a>) shares decreased by 6.98% to $2.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 million. 
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</ul>
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