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Boyd Group Services Inc is engaged in operating non-franchised collision repair centers in North America. The Company's primary line of business is automotive collision and glass repair and related services, with the majority of revenues relating to this group of similar services. This line of business operates in Canada and the U.S. and both regions exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics. he Company is also a retail auto glass operator in the United States, under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority, and Autoglassonly.com. In addition, the Company operates a third-party administrator, Gerber National Claims Services (GNCS), that offers glass, emergency roadside, and first notice of loss services.

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Bitcoin held steady, while Ethereum slumped Wednesday as the stock market recorded its worst trading day since late 2022.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.55%</td>
<td>$65,491.11</td>
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<td>-3.92%</td>
<td>$3,333.04</td>
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<td>-1.55%</td>
<td>$0.1281</td>
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What Happened: The World's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin was little changed after a sharp rebound to $67,000 was undone by sell-offs later. The apex cryptocurrency has trended lower this week, dropping 5.7%.
Ethereum sold off heavily, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39929556/ethereum-etfs-shine-on-day-1-with-107m-net-inflows-but-what-about-the-bitcoin-etfs">despite an impressive debut by spot ETFs</a> in the U.S. stock market, validating some of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39915620/ethereum-may-be-headed-for-a-sell-off-after-etfs-launched-10x-research">earlier forecasts made by analysts</a>.
More than $250 million locked in derivatives was liquidated in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations equating to $219 million. Ethereum led the pack with $82 million in liquidations.
The slump caused a sharp decline in futures Open Interest for the two assets, with Ethereum witnessing a steeper 5.4% drop.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Downside bets for Ethereum surged in comparison to bullish bets in the last 24 hours, signaling a bearish mood.&nbsp;
The Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed Index continued to flash "Greed" as of this writing.
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The global cryptocurrency market stands at $2.37 trillion, following a drop of 1.17% in the last 24 hours.
The stock market tumbled on Wednesday, recording its worst performance since 2022. The broad market index S&amp;P 500 fell 128.61 points, or 2.31%, to end at 5,427.13. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 3.64% to close at 17,342.41. The blue-chip index Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 1.25% to finish at 39,853.87.
The slump comes following big sell-offs in shares of tech giants Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) amid their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39918390/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robotaxi-update-2024-growth-rate-to-be-notably-l">second-quarter</a> earnings reports. Tesla plummeted 12.3% during the session, its worst since 2020, while the Google parent company declined 5%.
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Analyst Notes: Prominent cryptocurrency researcher Ali Martinez underlined the importance of $66,000 as a "crucial" support level for King Crypto, holding which would bolster its chances of rising to new all-time highs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This support level, at around $66,000, is very crucial for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>. If it holds, we could see new all-time highs! <a href="https://t.co/BfLNAAsRne">pic.twitter.com/BfLNAAsRne</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1816148474322120985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In an earlier X post, he noted that Bitcoin needs to cross $66,450 for the sentiment to flip bullish.
Another widely followed cryptocurrency influencer Sheldon The Sniper expressed a bullish outlook for Ethereum, stating that the corrections are just to test HODlers' resolve. "ETH to 4,000 in the next week or two," the analyst forecasted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> CHART <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> has not looked this bullish in a long time This is the pull back to make sure you are in if you are a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> believer , There is 2 major zones to buy . First Zone has been hit , 2nd might get hit , possibility it won&#39;t . <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> to 4K in the next week or two . These… <a href="https://t.co/PJL3zObgvP">pic.twitter.com/PJL3zObgvP</a>
&mdash; Sheldon The Sniper (@Sheldon_Sniper) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sheldon_Sniper/status/1816234189500604739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made a significant move by buying shares of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), despite the electric vehicle giant&#8217;s recent market challenges.
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Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) acquired 33,143 shares of Tesla, a move that came on the heels of a turbulent period for the company. The value of this trade, based on the closing price of $215.99 on the same day, is approximately $7.16 million.
This purchase is particularly noteworthy given the context of Tesla&#8217;s recent performance. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39918390/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robotaxi-update-2024-growth-rate-to-be-notably-l">second-quarter financial results</a>, reported on Tuesday, showed a revenue beat but an EPS miss.
Furthermore, Tesla&#8217;s automotive revenue dropped 7% YoY to $19.9 billion, marking its second straight quarter of YoY sales declines. This was the first time the company had experienced consecutive quarters of declining sales volume. Despite these challenges, Ark Invest has shown confidence in Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/06/39294523/cathie-wood-ark-invest-set-new-2-600-price-target-for-tesla-every-car-becomes-an-ai-powered-c">long-term prospects</a>.
On Tuesday, Ark Invest sold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39897409/cathie-woods-ark-invest-snaps-up-5-3m-in-beaten-down-crowdstrike-shares-dumps-3-7m-worth-of-tesl">nearly $3.7 million</a> worth of Tesla shares in continuation of a recent trend.
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<li>ARK Genomic Revolution ETF sold shares of Teladoc Health Inc (TDOC). </li>
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Comedian <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pete-davidson">Pete Davidson</a> opened up about his recent rehab experience and ongoing use of marijuana during a stand-up show, &#8220;Pete Davidson: Rehab Tour,&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39933744/exclusive-how-this-california-cannabis-co-became-a-celebrity-favorite-with-migos-and-travis-scot">on July 20. </a>
Davidson shared that while he has overcome addictions to cocaine, ketamine and various pills, he still uses marijuana.
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&#8220;I can't quit [weed] yet. It's all I have left,&#8221; the 30-year-old said, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13660325/Pete-Davidson-reckless-drase-dismissed-breaks-silence.html">reported</a> the Daily Mail. &#8220;I did coke and ketamine and f–king all the pills and all that s–t. All I have is weed left, so it's almost over, but I'm holding on for a little bit longer.&#8221;
Davidson sought treatment in June 2023 for PTSD and borderline personality disorder. Earlier that year, he faced legal issues after crashing his car into a house in Beverly Hills. He recounted the incident during his performance, admitting his decision to aim for the house.
"I saw the house and I was like, I don't think you could die if you hit a house. Usually in sitcoms they just go right through it," Davidson recalled. "So, I swerved and I aimed for the house and I actually hit the garage pretty good. Even at my worst, I'm pretty f–king spot on."
Following the crash, Davidson was not arrested, and authorities did not believe drugs or alcohol were involved. However, he was sentenced in July 2023 to 50 hours of community service, 12 hours of traffic school and a course at a morgue focusing on victims of reckless driving.
Reflecting on his sentencing, Davidson said, "I was like, ‘Can I just go to jail for a day? It seems like six weeks of work.'"
In September 2023, Davidson returned to stand-up, performing alongside John Mulaney and Jon Stewart. He joked about his &#8220;post-rehab glow&#8221; and revealed that he had been using ketamine for four years.
In December 2023, Davidson <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/12/36376858/fans-baffled-as-pete-davidson-abruptly-cancels-all-his-shows-until-2024">canceled two scheduled performances</a> in New York City just hours before they were set to begin, with no specific reasons provided by the venue.
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Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, has once again <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33815062/musk-fires-back-at-zuckerbergs-elon-isnt-serious-post-says-cant-wait-to-bang-on-his-door-tomorrow">thrown down the gauntlet</a> to Meta Platforms, Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, declaring his readiness to fight him &#8220;any place, any time, any rules.&#8221;
What Happened: Musk reiterated his challenge to Zuckerberg while exiting the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. When questioned about his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32959237/mark-zuckerberg-answers-elon-musks-cage-match-challenge-send-me-location">intermittent fight plans</a> with Zuckerberg, the tech billionaire turned to the camera and stated, &#8220;I&#8217;ll&nbsp;fight Zuckerberg any place, any&nbsp;time, and rules.&#8221; 
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Musk, notorious for his controversial online remarks, had previously dared Zuckerberg to a &#8220;cage match,&#8221; a challenge that Zuckerberg accepted. 
However, this supposedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33815062/musk-fires-back-at-zuckerbergs-elon-isnt-serious-post-says-cant-wait-to-bang-on-his-door-tomorrow">came to an end in August</a> after Meta CEO stated that Musk wasn&#8217;t serious about the fight and suggested it&#8217;s time to &#8220;move on,&#8221; given Musk&#8217;s reluctance to confirm a date.
Although Musk continued to prove Zuckerberg by saying he &#8220;can't wait to bang on&#8221; the Meta CEO&#8217;s door, this conversation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35455589/after-two-months-elon-musk-is-again-talking-about-his-cage-match-with-mark-zuckerberg-im-willing-to">ultimately came to a halt</a>.
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s latest comment came just a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39925842/elon-musk-agrees-with-arch-rival-mark-zuckerberg-after-meta-ceo-slams-closed-providers-like-openai-f">day after he agreed with Zuckerberg&#8217;s views</a> on the debate over open-source versus closed-source AI models. 
Musk&#8217;s agreement came after the Meta CEO criticized closed model providers like ChatGPT-parent OpenAI for lobbying against open source, to which Musk responded, &#8220;+1 for Zuck&#8221;.
Meanwhile, in March this year, UFC CEO Dana White said that the potential &#8220;cage match&#8221; between Musk and Zuckerberg would have been the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37926826/elon-musk-vs-mark-zuckerberg-would-have-been-the-biggest-fight-ever-done-says-ufcs-dana-white">&#8220;biggest fight ever done.&#8221;</a>
The entire cage fight debacle began with rumors about Meta launching a &#8220;Twitter rival.&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38997483/elon-musk-who-acquired-twitter-for-44b-says-social-media-is-bad-for-kids-theyre-being-programmed-by">Musk had acquired Twitter</a> for $44 billion in October 2022.
In a comment on X, formerly Twitter, Musk suggested that such a platform would give Meta CEO exclusive control over the Earth. This prompted a user to remind Musk of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35604744/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-tore-his-acl-while-training-for-a-competitive-mma-fight-undergoes-surgery">Zuckerberg&#8217;s new martial arts skills</a>, leading the tech mogul to say the now famous words, &#8220;I&#8217;m up for a cage match if he is lol.&#8221;
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Famed economist and vocal Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) critic Peter Schiff has sounded a cautionary note following a significant drop in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) shares. Schiff attributes the 12% plunge to the automaker&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39943178/ford-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-transit-vans-hit-record-ev-sales-fall-37">disappointing second-quarter earnings</a> and has linked this to broader economic challenges.
What Happened: Schiff took to social media platform X to share his concerns about the recent performance of Ford. He pointed to the company&#8217;s underwhelming second-quarter profits and bleak guidance as indicators of a larger economic struggle. Schiff attributed this to the financial strain on Americans, citing rising living costs and high interest rates on auto loans.
He wrote, &#8220;Ford shares are down 12% in after-hours trading, following lower than expected Q2 profits and weak guidance. This shouldn&#8217;t be a surprise. Americans are broke. The cost of living is way up. They can&#8217;t afford to buy new cars, especially with higher interest rates on auto loans.&#8221;
This comes in the wake of Ford&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39943178/ford-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-transit-vans-hit-record-ev-sales-fall-37">second-quarter earnings report</a>, which saw a 6% year-over-year increase in revenue, surpassing the Street&#8217;s consensus estimate. Despite this, the company&#8217;s earnings per share fell short, leading to a 37% decrease in revenue from its Ford Model e segment.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ford?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ford</a> shares are down 12% in after-hours trading, following lower than expected Q2 profits and weak guidance. This shouldn&#39;t be a surprise. Americans are broke. The cost of living is way up. They can&#39;t afford to buy new cars, especially with higher interest rates on auto loans.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1816238447855820903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The disappointing earnings report from Ford comes amid broader economic concerns. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39945299/general-motors-stock-falls-after-ford-reports-q2-results-whats-going-on">reported quarterly earnings</a> per share of 47 cents, missing the Street consensus estimate of 68 cents. 
Adding to the economic backdrop, a chorus of economists has been predicting that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates following a cooler-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39731800/biden-cheers-inflation-progress-rate-cut-chorus-grows-louder-among-5-economists-this-is-just-wha">inflation report in June</a>. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3% year-over-year, dropping from May&#8217;s rate of 3.3%. 
President Joe Biden emphasized the positive developments in a White House press release, noting that the latest report demonstrates significant progress in combating inflation.
Last week, New York Federal Reserve&nbsp;President&nbsp;John Williams&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39812270/jerome-powells-top-advisor-hints-at-feds-potential-rate-cut-plans-all-moving-in-the-right-direction">hinted at a potential interest rate cut</a> in the coming months, suggesting that the Fed might be closer to this decision than previously thought. Furthermore, mortgage rates have hit their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/07/39931211/mortgage-rates-hit-lowest-point-since-february-as-investors-anticipate-fed-rate-cuts">lowest point since February</a> as investors anticipate potential rate cuts by the Fed. 
Price Action: Ford Motor&#8217;s stock closed at $13.67 on Wednesday, down 1.16% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock fell further 11.56%. Despite this drop, Ford&#8217;s stock has risen 12.42%, year to date, according to the <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) took to X on Wednesday to express his views on President Joe Biden&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39947087/biden-says-history-is-in-your-hands-in-oval-office-speech-the-best-way-forward-is-to-pass-the-torch">decision not to seek reelection. </a>
What Happened: He warned of a bleak future under a potential Kamala Harris presidency, citing concerns about open borders, foreign policy weakness, and rampant inflation.
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Graham acknowledged Biden&#8217;s long-standing service to the country but criticized the current state of the nation under his leadership. He also expressed skepticism about the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris taking over, predicting that her presidency would exacerbate existing problems.
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Why It Matters: This comes in the wake of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39947087/biden-says-history-is-in-your-hands-in-oval-office-speech-the-best-way-forward-is-to-pass-the-torch">President Biden&#8217;s announcement</a> that he will not be running for re-election in the 2024 presidential race. Biden, the first incumbent president not to seek re-election since 1968, cited the need to &#8220;pass the torch to a new generation&#8221; as his reason for stepping down.
The decision followed weeks of pressure from Democrats and internal polling suggesting a potential loss against Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming election. With Biden&#8217;s withdrawal, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39946360/trump-vs-harris-2024-election-candidates-tied-in-new-poll-65-of-democrats-say-biden-stepping-dow">Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to face off against Trump</a> in a closely contested race.
In her first campaign rally since replacing Biden, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39921743/donald-trump-wants-to-take-our-country-backward-says-kamala-harris-in-first-campaign-speech-poll-sho">Harris criticized Trump&#8217;s record</a> and outlined her liberal priorities, which include expanding abortion access, making it easier for workers to join unions, and addressing gun violence.
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Lindsey Graham Says 'Americans Are Struggling, And Our Country Is Heading In The Wrong Direction' — Replacing Biden With Harris Will Only Make It Worse

In his first public rally since President Joe Biden declared he would not seek re-election, former President Donald Trump launched a series of attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday.
Trump, addressing his supporters in North Carolina, criticized Harris on immigration and inflation issues, labeling her as a &#8220;radical-left lunatic.&#8221; He accused Harris of misleading the public to cover up Biden&#8217;s mental fitness, implying that she is untrustworthy and unfit to lead, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/4791536-donald-trump-blasts-kamala-harris-rally/">reported</a> The Hill
Trump also highlighted Harris&#8217;s positions during her 2020 presidential campaign, including her support for Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) "Medicare for All" bill and her stance on banning fracking.
In response, a Harris campaign spokesperson labeled Trump's speech as "unhinged, weird, and rambling," and emphasized that the November choice will be between Trump&#8217;s agenda or Harris&#8217;s fight to protect freedom and ensure every American gets a fair shot.
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Why It Matters: Biden&#8217;s unexpected decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race has significantly altered the political landscape. 
Following Biden&#8217;s announcement, Harris quickly consolidated support among Democrats. Her campaign has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39908377/kamala-harris-secures-majority-backing-for-2024-democratic-nomination-ap-survey">raised over $100 million</a> in roughly 48 hours, and thousands of volunteers have signed up to support the effort.
Trump&#8217;s campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against Harris&#8217;s campaign, accusing it of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39922045/trump-campaign-files-election-commission-complaint-against-kamala-harris-accuses-vps-campaign-of-91">improperly acquiring</a> funds from Biden&#8217;s campaign. This development adds another layer of complexity to the upcoming election.
After Biden withdrew from the 2024 race, leading to a face-off between Harris and Trump. The latest polls show a tight contest, with Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39946360/trump-vs-harris-2024-election-candidates-tied-in-new-poll-65-of-democrats-say-biden-stepping-dow">slightly ahead</a> by one point in a head-to-head battle.
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Trump Takes Aim At Kamala Harris In First Rally Post Biden's Exit, Calls her A 'Radical-Left Lunatic' — VP Campaign Labels Him 'Unhinged' And 'Weird'

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House on Wednesday night to explain his decision to quit the November presidential race
What Happened: &#8220;I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. That is the best way to unite our nation,&#8221; Biden stated.
The decision came after weeks of pressure from Democrats and internal polling that suggested a potential loss against Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Biden is the first incumbent president not to seek re-election since 1968.
In his address, Biden emphasized the power of the people, stating, &#8220;The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule. The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America – lies in your hands.&#8221;
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Following his announcement, Democrats have rallied around Biden, paying tribute to his character and his presidential record. Biden plans to concentrate on his presidential duties over his remaining six months in office.
Why It Matters: Biden&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39874057/biden-drops-out-of-2024-race-in-bombshell-announcement-it-has-been-the-greatest-honor-of-my-life">decision to withdraw</a> from the race was first announced through a letter posted on his official account. The president&#8217;s decision has caused a significant shift in the political landscape.
With Biden stepping down, Vice President Kamala Harris has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39921743/donald-trump-wants-to-take-our-country-backward-says-kamala-harris-in-first-campaign-speech-poll-sho">secured the Democratic nomination</a> for the 2024 presidential race. In her first campaign rally, Harris took a marginal lead over Republican rival Donald Trump, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll.
A new election poll shows a close <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39946360/trump-vs-harris-2024-election-candidates-tied-in-new-poll-65-of-democrats-say-biden-stepping-dow">head-to-head battle</a> between Harris and Trump, with 65% of Democrats believing Biden&#8217;s decision to step down increases the party&#8217;s chances of winning.
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Biden Says 'History Is In Your Hands' In Oval Office Speech: 'The Best Way Forward Is To Pass The Torch To A New Generation'

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Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to face off against former President Donald Trump in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election.</a>
The change comes with President Joe Biden withdrawing from the race and Harris having the reported delegates support to win the nomination.
A new election poll shows a close head-to-head battle.
What Happened: The first 2024 presidential debate performance by Trump and Biden saw election polls and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/07/39868243/2024-election-betting-odds-joe-biden-has-8-chance-of-winning-according-to-sportsbooks-pred"> betting odds from sportsbooks</a> and prediction markets shift more in favor of the former president.
With Biden withdrawing from the race, the battle to win the 2024 election could be back to being the toss-up that was seen months ago.  
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist 2024 <a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/07/23/nx-s1-5048890/elections-poll-biden-harris-trump">poll </a>shows Trump with a one-point lead over Harris in a head-to-head battle. Trump has 46% support with Harris getting 45% and 9% of voters are undecided.
A larger percentage of voters are now undecided after Biden dropped out, as earlier this month only 2% of voters in the poll were undecided in the head-to-head battle.
When third-party candidates are included, the poll looks like this:
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<li>Donald Trump: 42%</li>
<li>Kamala Harris: 42%</li>
<li>Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 7%</li>
<li>Jill Stein: 1%</li>
<li>Cornel West: 1%</li>
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The support for Kennedy Jr. hit the lowest since he was included by the poll group in April.
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Why It's Important: Along with tying Trump in the five-way race in the poll, Harris is showing ground being made up in the 2024 election race since Biden dropped out.
NPR said Harris ranks better than Biden among key voter groups like young voters and non-White voters.
Sixty-five percent of Democrats also said that Biden stepping down increases the party's chances of winning the 2024 election.
Harris has a smaller percentage of Independent voters than Biden was pulling, but many of the Independent voters are now undecided in the election. Around 20% of Independent voters are undecided and around 30% of Independent women voters are undecided.
Harris becoming the official nominee and naming a vice president pick could shift the undecided voters in the coming weeks to get a closer look at the head-to-head battle. According to the<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/07/24/biden-speech-2024-election-campaign-updates/"> Washington Post</a>, &#8220;Vice President Harris will select her running mate by Aug. 7, according to two officials familiar with her timeline who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private deliberations.&#8221;
Seventy-seven percent of Democratic voters and Democratic-leading Independent voters polled said Harris is the right nominee for the party.
Eighty-seven percent of all voters said Biden stepping down was the right decision in the election. Sixty-eight percent said Biden should finish his current presidential term before making way for the 2024 election winner in January.
Harris has a net favorability ranking of minus four points, with 40% viewing her as positive and 44% viewing her as negative. Trump ranks worse with 43% viewing him as positive and 49% viewing him as negative. Biden was seven points behind where Harris is for her net favorability ranking, based on the ratings in a poll earlier this month.
Trump's vice-presidential pick of J.D. Vance doesn't get favorable ratings with 28% viewing him as favorable and 31% viewing him as negative and 41% saying they have never heard of him or have no opinion.
When asked who Harris' vice president pick should be, voters in the poll selected Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (21%), Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (21%) and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (17%) as the top options.
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Trump Vs. Harris: 2024 Election Candidates Tied In New Poll, 65% Of Democrats Say Biden Stepping Down Increases Party's Chances Of Winning

A Texas judge dismissed another of Attorney General Ken Paxton's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/01/36880984/gop-attor-ney-gen-er-al-in-texas-sues-five-cities-to-stop-voter-approved-mar-i-jua-na-reform-say">lawsuits over voter-approved</a> marijuana decriminalization ordinances. It is Paxton&#8217;s second legal loss in as many cases.
"On Monday, Judge Sherri Tibbe dismissed Ken Paxton's lawsuit seeking to force the City of San Marcos to devote scarce local resources to arresting people for marijuana possession," according to Ground Game Texas in a Tuesday news release. "This ruling follows last month's dismissal of Paxton's lawsuit against the City of Austin and reaffirms that the AG has no business telling cities how to enforce drug law." 
Ground Game has been instrumental in organizing cannabis reform initiatives&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/texas-cannabis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">across multiple Texas cities</a>. The cities still waiting for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/01/36880984/gop-attor-ney-gen-er-al-in-texas-sues-five-cities-to-stop-voter-approved-mar-i-jua-na-reform-say">Paxton to pounce</a> include Denton, Elgin and Killeen. In June, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39302347/texas-judge-dismisses-gop-attorney-general-ken-paxtons-lawsuit-against-voter-approved-cannabis-m" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">judge dismissed Paxton&#8217;s lawsuit</a>&nbsp;against Austin.
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"Judge Tibbe rightly recognized Paxton has no legal basis for interfering with the will of local voters or municipal governments," said Catina Voellinger, executive director of Ground Game Texas, <a href="https://kdhnews.com/news/local/texas-district-court-judge-dismisses-another-paxton-marijuana-lawsuit/article_51d5bb84-49e0-11ef-bc1e-c7dcb88b72f3.html">reported</a> the Killeen Daily Herald. "This decision, along with the recent verification of our petition in Dallas, is a welcome reminder that this is a winning movement, and one we look forward to continuing to build across the state this November."
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On Monday, Tibbe denied Paxton's application for an injunction and granted the plea to jurisdiction that had been filed by the City of San Marcos. Paxton next move could be an appeal of the judge's decisions to a higher court. As of Wednesday, a notice of appeal had not yet been filed.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Full-Time Job For The AG?</h1>
Since his vendetta against cannabis decriminalization began this past January, Paxton has spent many billable hours prosecuting cities, large and small, across Texas that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/39041635/73-of-texans-support-full-cannabis-legalization-or-decriminalization-including-plurality-of-repu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">have decriminalized marijuana</a> … most with over 70% voter approval, we might add.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Paxton&#8217;s Motive?</h1>
Apparently, Paxton is deathly afraid of the crime he presumes will reign on the streets if the possession of small amounts of marijuana is sanctioned for consenting adults. 
&#8220;I will not stand idly by as cities run by pro-crime extremists deliberately violate Texas law and promote the use of illicit drugs that harm our communities,&#8221; Paxton wrote in a press release earlier this year. 
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GOP Attor­ney Gen­er­al In Texas Loses Legal Battle Against Towns With Decriminalized Cannabis, Insists They're 'Run By Pro-Crime Extremists'

Semiconductor stock Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) was among the technology stocks that fell Wednesday on the heels of earnings reports from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39938971/chip-stocks-nvidia-amd-and-others-see-more-selloff-on-wednesday-whats-going-on">dissected by investors.</a>
What Happened: AMD stock is now down year-to-date after Wednesday's decline. The drop comes as there was some optimism across social media from photos shared by company CEO Lisa Su.
Su shared pictures of an event with Tesla that she attended.
"Great spending time with the Tesla team talking about AI, leadership and more! Proud to partner with such an amazing team! Thanks for the invite!" Su <a href="https://x.com/LisaSu/status/1816105459029274933">tweeted</a>.
Benzinga reached out to Tesla and AMD for more commentary on the meeting and did not hear back.
Su appeared to be a speaker at a Tesla event with a background slide in one picture showing the caption "Women in Tesla."
The meeting was likely more about Su's role in the technology space and less about the two companies partnering, but could be noteworthy given the past history between the two companies.
AMD <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/solutions/automotive/in-vehicle-experience.html#:~:text=Driving%20Innovation%20for%20the%20Future%20of%20In%2DVehicle%20Experience&amp;text=AMD%20is%20at%20the%20forefront,such%20as%20Tesla%20and%20Daimler">lists </a>Tesla as a partner on its website.
"The new Tesla Model S and Model X feature AMD Ryzen Embedded APU and RDNA2 based GPU that power the new infotainment experience with support for AAA gaming," the website reads.
AMD also lists a section on "driving innovation for the future of in-vehicle experience" where it highlights Tesla and Daimler as technology partners.
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Why It's Important: AMD is one of several semiconductor companies operating in the automotive space. The company offers products for automobiles that include driver monitoring systems, in-cabin monitoring systems, driver information and more. 
In January, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric vehicle company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36813208/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-buy-chips-from-amd-invest-over-500m-on-nvidia-hardware">planned to purchase </a>chips from AMD to advance its artificial intelligence efforts. The comment came as Tesla also spent $500 million to buy hardware from NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
The automotive sector is one of the fastest growth sectors for semiconductor companies with Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and others seeing strong year-over-year growth and bookings. AMD doesn't break out its automotive revenue like others in the sector, making it harder to see the impact, <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/04/amd_car_chips/">according </a>to The Registar.
The Registar highlighted new automotive related products from AMD back in January as the company looks to grow in the sector.
While Su's appearance with Tesla is likely just part of a speaking engagement, it could come with more partnerships in the future or serve as a reminder to investors that Tesla and AMD are already partners.
AMD Price Action: AMD shares closed Wednesday down 6.08% to $144.63 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $93.12 to $227.30. AMD shares are up over 30% in the last year, but now down 1.5% year-to-date in 2024, as seen on the <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below.
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AMD will report second-quarter results on July 30 after market close. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $5.73 billion and earnings per share of 68 cents compared to $5.36 billion and 58 cents, respectively, in last year's second quarter.
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Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) reported an increase in child exploitation incidents during 2023, with over 13,000 cases flagged to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), a significant rise from 3,000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">the previous year. </a>
The platform&#8217;s broad reach, serving around 77 million daily players — including 40% under the age of 13 — has brought its safety measures into focus.
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In dialogue with Benzinga, Roblox&#8217;s Communications Team shared a statement addressing concerns about its safety practices. 
&#8220;A recent article contained glaring mischaracterizations about how we protect users of all ages on the platform and failed to reflect both the complexities of online child safety and the realities of the overwhelmingly positive experiences that tens of millions of people of all ages have on Roblox every single day,&#8221; the spokesperson said. 
Roblox also stressed the reported incidents must be understood in the context of the platform&#8217;s enormous content volume.
&#8220;Bloomberg fails to provide context on the scale of these reported incidents vis-a-vis the amount of content on the platform and growing user base of 77 million daily active users. In a single quarter, Roblox users generated and uploaded approximately 205 billion total pieces of content,&#8221; the spokesperson added.
Furthermore, the company&#8217;s contribution to the NCMEC's total report count is less than 0.04% of the 36.2 million reports received by the center that year for suspected child sexual abuse material.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Increased Reports and High-Profile Cases</h1>
The accessibility of Roblox across various platforms, including PlayStation, PC and mobile devices, has made it a popular environment for children but has also exposed it to potential threats.
Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/07/23/the-gaming-platform-with-a-predator-problem/">reported </a>that despite Roblox's response to 1,300 law enforcement requests for information on predatory players, some individuals managed to evade detection. A high-profile case involved Arnold &#8220;DoctorRofatnik&#8221; Castillo, who operated the successful game Sonic Eclipse Online. 
Castillo was apprehended after attempting to meet a 15-year-old girl 700 miles away, leading to a 15-year prison sentence for grooming and sexual abuse.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Roblox's Safety Measures And Future Plans</h1>
Roblox has reiterated its commitment to safety, with Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman detailing ongoing efforts to enhance platform security. 
&#8220;To be the best in the world at delivering safe and civil online experiences, this is essential,&#8221; Kaufman <a href="https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2024/07/driving-civility-and-safety-for-all-users">said</a>. He highlighted that only 0.0063% of content on Roblox was flagged for policy violations, including bullying and hate speech.
The company is actively working on the next generation of safety tools and features to address evolving threats. &#8220;We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our users safe and be vigilant against bad actors who might attempt to circumvent our safety systems,&#8221; Kaufman affirmed in a blog post. 
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Roblox Reports 13,000 Child Exploitation Cases In 2023, Details Safety Measures

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has taken down approximately 63,000 accounts in Nigeria involved in financial <a target="_blank" href="https://about.fb.com/news/2024/07/combating-financial-sextortion-scams-from-nigeria/" rel="noreferrer noopener">sexual extortion</a>, or sextortion, scams targeting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/07/39934253/how-metas-game-changing-ai-model-could-enhance-developer-freedom-propel-privacy-standards-and-surge" rel="noreferrer noopener">adult men in the United States</a>.
Financial sextortion, a crime without borders, has been fueled in recent years by the rise in activities of loosely organized cybercriminals known as &#8216;Yahoo Boys&#8217;, predominantly operating from Nigeria, specializing in various scam techniques, Meta said in a statement.
&#8220;We&#8217;ve banned Yahoo Boys under Meta&#8217;s&nbsp;Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy&nbsp;— one of our strictest policies — which means we remove Yahoo Boys&#8217; accounts engaged in this criminal activity whenever we become aware of them,&#8221; the software giant said.&nbsp;
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The firm also removed around 7,200 assets, including 1,300 Facebook accounts, 200 Facebook Pages, and 5,700 Facebook Groups, also based in Nigeria, that were providing tips for conducting scams.&nbsp;
&#8220;We also recently announced that we&#8217;ve developed&nbsp;new signals to identify accounts that are&nbsp;potentially engaging in sextortion,&nbsp;and are taking steps to help prevent these accounts from finding and interacting with teens,&#8221; Meta said.
In recent years, the social media giant has faced increasing pressure from governments, including lawmakers in its home country of the United States, to address concerns about its executives allegedly disregarding evidence that its platforms harm children, reported Reuters.
Last week, Meta was fined $220 million by Nigeria&#8217;s competition watchdog.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) revealed that Meta violated local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws by sharing data on its social platforms without user consent, per a Reuters report.
Additionally, Meta was accused of abusing its market dominance with exploitative privacy policies and treating Nigerians differently compared to users in jurisdictions with similar regulations.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, META stock has gained over 60% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Direxion Daily META Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/METU#NASDAQ">METU</a>) and&nbsp;Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOX#NYSE">VOX</a>).
Price Action: META shares closed lower by 5.61% to $461.27 on Wednesday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Meta Cracks Down On Nigerian 'Yahoo Boys' In Massive Sextortion Scam Purge, Bans 63K Accounts

As the COVID-19 pandemic faded away and people were less required to practice social distancing, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35994035/insta-worthy-workspaces-to-woo-back-remote-workers-social-media-users-tell-companies-to-please-just">bosses began demanding</a> that their employees return to the office (RTO) instead of performing their jobs at home.
This led to droves of workers who wanted to keep working from home to quit their jobs in what became known as the &#8220;Great Resignation,&#8221; but that&#8217;s what some bosses wanted them to do, <a href="https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/return-to-office#executives-and-hr-admit-rto-is-meant-to-make-people-quit">according</a> to a survey by Bamboo HR.
The analysis revealed that 25% of vice presidents and executives and 18% of human resources professionals admit they hoped for &#8220;some voluntary turnover&#8221; during an RTO mandate, proving why they are actually &#8220;layoffs in disguise,&#8221; Bamboo HR said.
&#8220;Nearly two in five (37%) managers, directors and executives believe their organization enacted layoffs in the last year because fewer employees than they expected quit during their RTO,&#8221; the survey said.
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Whatever the intention ultimately is, some companies are instituting policies to bring employees back to the office.
Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), a San Francisco-based software company, is now pushing to bring the majority of its employees back into the office, the San Francisco Standard <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/17/salesforce-pressures-its-workers-back-to-the-office-as-layoffs-continue/">reported</a>.
Certain workers in sales, workplace services, data center engineering and&nbsp;onsite support technicians&nbsp;under the chief information officer will need to show up to the office four to five days a week, starting in October.
Salesforce&#8217;s other departments will be required to show up to the office three days a week through an &#8220;office-flex&#8221; arrangement, while certain engineering roles will need to come in only at least 10 days each quarter.
Salesforce notified employees of the RTO policy through a memo that also said the company will start tracking when employees scan their badges next month.
Salesforce said employees will have "full visibility" of this data, which will measure attendance against quarterly goals set by each team. 
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Bosses Admit Using 'Return To Office' Mandate To Get Workers To Quit: Survey

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Celestica Raises FY24 Revenue Outlook To $9.45B From Previous Outlook Of $9.1B (Est $9.126B); Adjusted EPS To $3.62 From Prior $3.30 (Est $3.33)

Celestica Expects Q3 Revenue Of $2.325B - $2.475B (Est $2.29B), Adjusted EPS Of $0.86 - $0.96 (Est $0.82)

Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.81 by 12.35 percent. This is a 65.45 percent increase over earnings of $0.55 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.391 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.249 billion by 6.31 percent. This is a 23.31 percent increase over sales of $1.939 billion the same period last year.

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Celestica Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.91 Beats $0.81 Estimate, Sales $2.391B Beat $2.249B Estimate

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Raymond James analyst Steven Hansen maintains Boyd Group Services (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDGF#OTC">BYDGF</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from C$275 to C$285.

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Boyd Group Services, Raises Price Target to $285

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares dropped another 4.6% on Monday morning after the electric vehicle company reduced&nbsp;prices on its standard Model 3 and Model Y vehicle models in China by 4.7% and 8.9%, respectively.

What Happened? Shares of Tesla&#39;s domestic Chinese competitors, including Nio Inc - ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) and Xpeng Inc - ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), all plummeted more than 10% on Monday as well, and Bank of America analyst Ming Hsun Lee said Tesla&#39;s price cuts could have meaningful <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/22/10/29109011/chinese-ev-trio-reports-september-deliveries-nio-holds-up-xpeng-slips-and-li-auto-sizzles-after-anem">implications for Tesla&#39;s competitors</a>.

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Tesla has reduced the price of its Model 3 sedan in China from 279,900 yuan to 265,900 yuan, or about $36,615. It has also cut the price of the Model Y from 316,900 yuan to 288,900 yuan, or about $39,777.

The price cuts come after Tesla missed analyst expectations for third-quarter revenue and deliveries. Tesla does not break down its China auto sales, but China is a large growth source for the company.

Why It&#39;s Important: Lee said Nio&#39;s ES6 and EC6 models and XPeng&#39;s G9 model are the closest SUV competitors to Tesla&#39;s Model Y. However, Lee said none of those three models compete on price, specs or market segmentation, so Tesla&#39;s price cut will likely not prompt a response. However, Lee said XPeng&#39;s P7, Boyd Group Services Inc (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDGF#OTC">BYDGF</a>)&#39;s Han and Seal, and Leapmotor&#39;s C01 each compete directly with the Model 3 in China.

&quot;We don&rsquo;t exclude the possibility of Xpeng, BYD or Leapmotor adjusting their pricing strategies if TSLA&rsquo;s price cut impacts Chinese peers&rsquo; volume sales in a significant manner,&quot; Lee said.

Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/10/29376283/xi-jinping-effect-why-alibaba-nio-and-other-chinese-stocks-are-nosediving-today">Xi Jinping Effect: Why Alibaba, Nio And Other Chinese Stocks Are Nosediving Today</a> 

A very difficult 2022 went from bad to worse for U.S.-listed Chinese automakers on Monday. While the Tesla price cut could eat into margins, the big news for all Chinese stocks came from President Xi Jinping over the weekend. As he&nbsp;consolidated his control over China&#39;s Communist Party by appointing loyalists to the party&#39;s most powerful positions and shunning convention by maintaining his presidency for a third term.

Given Xi&#39;s aggressive crackdown on large Chinese tech companies in recent years, investors see his latest power grab as bad news for Chinese innovation and economic growth.

The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) plummeted 10.2% on Monday, dragging down all the major Chinese automakers as well.

Benzinga&#39;s Take: On any other day, the Tesla price cuts would be big news for Chinese EV stock investors. However, now that Xi has seemingly consolidated his control over China&#39;s Communist Party, these Chinese EV stocks may trade more on politics in the near term than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/10/29256861/nio-vs-tesla-nio-ceo-says-tesla-will-quickly-be-pushed-out-of-the-market-calls-out-elon-musks-dance">on vehicle sales or margins</a>.

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	<li>Boyd Group Services Inc&nbsp;(TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#TSX">BYD</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDGF#OTC">BYDGF</a>)&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYDGF" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">price target has been lowered&nbsp;</a>to C$165 from C$188 by&nbsp;BMO Capital&nbsp;analyst Jonathan Lamers. The analyst has a Market Perform rating on the shares.</li>
	<li>Lamers mentions that the Q1 Adjusted EBITDA margin was nearly the lowest, related to a range of industry-wide labor and parts supply challenges.</li>
	<li>He believes there could be a significant upside to the stock if technician capacity improves and margins gradually return to historical levels.</li>
	<li>Lamers states that Boyd has a compelling consolidation strategy for the fragmented North American collision repair industry long-term.</li>
	<li>However, the analyst sees industry challenges, including tight labor and parts markets creating uncertainty around the operating margin outlook.</li>
	<li>Price Action:&nbsp;BYD shares are trading lower by 3.01% at C$131.00 on TSX, and BYDGF is lower by 2.58% at $101.91 on the last check Thursday.</li>
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