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<td>$ billions</td>
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<td>941</td>
<td>880 - 920</td>
<td>Scheduled maintenance at Pearl GTL in Qatar in Q4'24.</td>
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<td>7.5</td>
<td>6.8 - 7.2</td>
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<td>1.1</td>
<td>1.0 - 1.2</td>
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<td>1.4</td>
<td>1.2 - 1.6</td>
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<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.5 - 0.8</td>
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Shell Projects Mixed Q4 2024 Results With LNG Volumes Between 6.8 And 7.2 MT, Citing Seasonality And Maintenance Impacts

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<li>Galapagos intends to create a new company with approximately €2.45 billion in cash dedicated to building a pipeline of innovative medicines through transformational transactions</li>
<li>Galapagos will gain full global development and commercialization rights to its pipeline, focusing on accelerating cell therapies and building a global, decentralized manufacturing network</li>
<li>Galapagos to implement a strategic reorganization to position the Company for long-term growth and cell therapy leadership in oncology</li>
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Galapagos Plans Spin-Off Of €2.45B New Entity SpinCo, To Build A Pipeline Of Transformational Medicines

Micron's HBM advanced packaging investment of approximately US $7 billion (SG$9.5 billion) through the end of the decade and beyond will initially create around 1,400 jobs, with site expansion plans to reach an estimated 3,000 jobs in the future. These new roles will include functions such as packaging development, assembly and test operations.

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Germany Retail Sales (MoM) For November -0.6% Vs. 0.5% Est.; -1.5% Prior

Germany Factory Orders (MoM) For November -5.4% Vs. -0.3% Est.; -1.5% Prior

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<li>Gross cash proceeds at closing of approximately $701 million</li>
<li>Advances Goodyear Forward transformation plan, optimizes portfolio of brands</li>
<li>Goodyear to supply Dunlop tires to Sumitomo Rubber Industries pursuant to a five-year Transition Offtake Agreement in Europe</li>
<li>Goodyear to license back the Dunlop trademarks for use on commercial (truck) tires, and retains its rights to the Dunlop trademarks for use on motorcycle tires in Europe and Oceania</li>
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Reported Earlier, Goodyear Divests Dunlop Brand For $701M To Sumitomo, Retains Motorcycle Tire Rights In Europe

Kimbell intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for the repayment of outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility. At the closing of the pending acquisition of oil and natural gas mineral and royalty interests held by&nbsp;Boren Minerals (the "Acquisition"), as described in Kimbell's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on January 7, 2025, Kimbell intends to fund the cash portion of the purchase price of the Acquisition and related fees and expenses from future borrowings under its revolving credit facility

Reported Earlier, Kimbell Royalty Partners Prices $149M Upsized Public Offering Of 10M Common Units At $14.90/Unit

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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. With the anticipated net proceeds, combined with existing cash reserves, the Company expects to have sufficient resources to continue advancing and expanding the development and manufacturing of its photonics, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN), and quantum technologies.

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Reported Earlier, Quantum Computing Secures $100M In Private Placement To Fuel Quantum And Photonics Advancements

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces allegation from his sister Ann Altman, who filed a lawsuit on Monday claiming sexual abuse, amid multiple legal challenges confronting the artificial intelligence company.
What Happened: In a joint family statement posted on X on Tuesday, Altman&#8217;s mother and brothers strongly denied the accusations, describing them as &#8220;deeply hurtful and entirely untrue.&#8221;
The statement detailed the family&#8217;s attempts to support Ann through various means, including monthly financial assistance and offers to establish a housing trust.
&#8220;The worst allegation she has made is that she was sexually abused by Sam as a child (she has also claimed instances of sexual abuse from others). Her claims have evolved drastically over time. Newly for this lawsuit, they now include allegations of incidents where Sam was over 18,&#8221; said the statement. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">My sister has filed a lawsuit against me. Here is a statement from my mom, brothers, and me: <a href="https://t.co/Nve0yokTSX">pic.twitter.com/Nve0yokTSX</a>
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1876780763653263770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The family statement noted that Ann has previously made multiple allegations against them, including claims of improper withholding of their father&#8217;s 401(k) funds and technical interference with her social media accounts. They expressed concern about her mental health while maintaining their commitment to supporting her &#8220;in the best way we can.&#8221;
This lawsuit emerges as OpenAI, valued at $157 billion and backed by Microsoft Corp., navigates other significant legal challenges. The company already faces a lawsuit from Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, who alleges a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42609769/elon-musk-is-a-legendary-entrepreneur-but-also-a-bully-says-openai-ceo-sam-altman-now-its-me-its-been-bezos-gates-zuckerberg-lots-of-other-people">breach of contract</a> regarding OpenAI&#8217;s shift from its original nonprofit mission.
The legal dispute comes months after Altman&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36171063/what-really-happened-with-sam-altman-getting-fired-as-openai-ceo-new-details-emerge">brief but dramatic removal</a> as CEO in November 2023, followed by his swift reinstatement after pressure from investors and employees. 
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company&#8217;s ambitious&nbsp;Starship launch vehicle&#8217;s next flight test is now expected to be&nbsp;next week, later than his previous timeline of Jan. 10.
What Happened: &#8220;Starship flight 7, it looks like it&#8217;s pushed by 3 or 4 days. So probably sometime next week,&#8221; Musk said in a live stream on his social media platform X. 
The CEO had previously said that the company is aiming to launch Starship on its next flight test on Jan. 10, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42838062/jeff-bezos-vs-elon-musk-blue-origin-looks-to-fly-new-glenn-for-first-time-on-same-day-as-starships-7th-test-flight">the same day</a> as Blue Origin is looking to launch its New Glenn rocket to orbit for the first time.
Musk did not provide the reasons for the delay or if the new timeline was considering the upcoming launch from the Bezos-owned company. 
Targets For Upcoming Flight Test: SpaceX has previously said that its Starship vehicle, currently undergoing testing and development, will launch from Starbase in Texas for its seventh flight test carrying 10 Starlink simulators which are similar in size and weight to the company's next-generation Starlink satellites in a bid to demonstrate its capabilities in the satellite launch segment.
For the upcoming flight, SpaceX is looking to catch the two-stage vehicle&#8217;s booster back at the launch pad at Starbase with the launch tower&#8217;s metallic arms like on its fifth test flight in October. However, in case of any safety concerns, the company will splash it down in the Gulf of Mexico, it said.
The spacecraft, meanwhile, is slated to be splashed down in the Indian Ocean on the upcoming test.
While SpaceX has conducted 6 test flights of its ambitious launch vehicle to date, none of them carried any payload. The last test flight of Starship was in November.
Why It Matters: Starship is key to many big ambitions in the field of space exploration. 
While NASA is looking forward to landing humans back on the surface of the Moon after a gap of over 50 years with the help of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">custom version of the Starship</a>, Musk dreams of taking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40770222/elon-musk-sets-2026-for-starships-first-uncrewed-mars-mission-targeting-successful-landing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">humans to the planet Mars</a>&nbsp;aboard the&nbsp;vehicle.
The last time humans set foot on the Moon was in 1972&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36692749/just-a-worse-version-of-apollo-elon-musk-baffled-by-nasa-veterans-push-to-ditch-spacex-blue-origin-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with Apollo 17</a>. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
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Key Highlights for December 2024:
Bitcoin Production: Mined 103 BTC, bringing HIVE's HODL portfolio to 2,805 BTC, a 64.6% increase year-over-year.
Mining Capacity: Maintained an average mining capacity of 5.5 Exahash per Second ("EH/s") with fleet efficiency at 22 Joules per Terahash ("J/TH"), reaching a peak BTC only hashrate of 6.0 EH/s, and a peak BTC equivalent hashrate of 6.3 EH/s.
Operational Efficiency: Achieved an average daily production rate of 3.32 BTC, equivalent to 18.8 BTC per Exahash.
Bitcoin Valuation: HIVE's Bitcoin holdings were valued at over $261.9 million as of December 31, 2024, based on a BTC closing price of approximately $93,400.

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HIVE Digital December 2024 Production Results: Bitcoin Holdings Reach $261.9M With HODL 2,805 BTC (+64.6% YoY), Mining Capacity Hits 5.5 EH/s

Reported Earlier, Accenture Acquires Percipient's Digital Twin Platform To Drive Core Banking Modernization

Jim Cramer urged investors to consider NVIDIA Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) recent stock decline as a buying opportunity, despite the company&#8217;s shares falling 6.22% on Tuesday following CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42836461/nvidias-ces-2025-vision-sparks-mixed-reactions-ross-gerber-hails-incredible-things-to-come-while-analysts-debate-ai-and-autonomous-driving-ambitions">CES 2025 keynote presentation</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;Understand one thing, the keynote dazzled, the new projects are way ahead of any other company, and this new industrial revolution belongs to Nvidia,&#8221; Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/jim-cramer-says-nvidias-pullback-could-be-a-good-chance-to-buy.html">said</a> on CNBC, attributing the stock&#8217;s decline to &#8220;too much hot money&#8221; and broader market concerns about interest rates and inflation rather than company fundamentals.
During his Las Vegas presentation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42838231/jensen-huang-unveils-3000-personal-ai-supercomputer-the-size-of-a-small-book-it-runs-the-entire-nvidia-ai-stack">Huang unveiled next-generation</a> GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics cards and the Grace Blackwell NVLink 72 system, positioning Nvidia at the forefront of AI computing. 
The flagship RTX 5090, priced at $1,999, promises double the performance of its predecessor and features 32GB of GDDR7 memory.
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Why It Matters: The presentation sparked mixed reactions from Wall Street analysts. Bank of America&#8216;s Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating with a $190 price target, describing Nvidia as an &#8220;end-to-end AI shop.&#8221; 
However, Benchmark analyst Cody Acree, while maintaining a Buy rating, noted the keynote may have been &#8220;too technical&#8221; for investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42859715/nvidia-stock-drops-after-huangs-ces-keynote-analysts-dub-it-end-to-end-ai-shop">seeking near-term guidance</a>.
Cramer advised investors to consider purchasing shares below the all-time high and monitor the upcoming Labor Department employment data. 
&#8220;If it comes in hot, you will get a chance to buy this stock lower, maybe much lower,&#8221; he said, suggesting current sellers might regret their decisions.
Nvidia&#8217;s expanding influence in AI infrastructure is evident in its partnership with Foxconn, which reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42837406/amid-nvidias-ces-2025-buzz-investors-overlooked-apple-supplier-foxconns-strong-q4-says-jim-cramer">strong fourth-quarter</a> results driven partly by AI server demand. 
The company is set to release its RTX 5090 and 5080 models on Jan. 30, with more affordable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42836461/nvidias-ces-2025-vision-sparks-mixed-reactions-ross-gerber-hails-incredible-things-to-come-while-analysts-debate-ai-and-autonomous-driving-ambitions">variants following later</a>.
Price Action: Nvidia&#8217;s stock closed at $140.14 on Tuesday, down 6.22% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 1.04%. Over the past year, Nvidia&#8217;s stock has surged 168.21%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Nvidia has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $170.56. The highest target is $220, and the lowest is $120. Recent analyst ratings suggest an average target of $161.67, implying a 14.17% upside.
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<ul>
<li>The AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region gives customers more choice to run workloads and securely store data in Thailand while serving end users with even lower latency</li>
<li>New Region reflects AWS's long-term commitment to meeting high demand for cloud services in Thailand and across Asia Pacific</li>
<li>AWS plans to invest more than $5 billion and support an average of more than 11,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually in Thailand, adding approximately $10 billion to Thailand's GDP</li>
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Reported Earlier, Amazon Web Services Unveils $5B Infrastructure Region In Thailand, Supporting GDP Growth and Innovation

A popular analyst&nbsp;anticipated a further decline in Dogecoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) value on Tuesday amid the broader slump that rocked the cryptocurrency market.
What Happened: Kevin, known for sharing insights and forecasting price movements for the king of meme coins, expressed a bearish outlook in an X post. 
&#8220;If BTC doesn&#8217;t bounce, then this probably has lower to go before finding a bottom,&#8221; the analyst cautioned, linking DOGE&#8217;s destiny with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency.
Kevin had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42477447/dogecoins-fate-tied-to-bitcoin-not-worth-overly-focusing-on-analyst-says-as-apex-memecoin-mirrors-btcs-pullback">previously indicated</a> that DOGE was &#8220;not in control of itself,&#8221; and its fate lies &#8220;purely in Bitcoin&#8217;s hands.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Pretty bearish close for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a>. If <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> doesn&#39;t bounce then this probably has lower to go before finding a bottom. <a href="https://t.co/Rh3wJ3KT3Q">pic.twitter.com/Rh3wJ3KT3Q</a>
&mdash; Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1876788727701188892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On similar lines, More Crypto Online, a widely followed X account dedicated to cryptocurrency technical analysis, projected DOGE to slip to $0.30 after the price dipped below a key support level. 
&#8220;I would therefore not be surprised if the price drops back to 30 cents before making another attempt to rally. In this case, I would view it as an opportunity,&#8221; More Crypto Online said, sensing a chance to buy the dip.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a>: While the price has broken below upper micro support the price is currently still holding above the $0.347 support level, though my view is that upper support ideally should not have broken. I would therefore not be surprised if the price drops back to 30 cents before… <a href="https://t.co/ivhWyR29wp">pic.twitter.com/ivhWyR29wp</a>
&mdash; More Crypto Online (@Morecryptoonl) <a href="https://twitter.com/Morecryptoonl/status/1876665663399338321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: These predictions coincided with sell-offs by DOGE&#8217;s long-term holders. According to <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">IntoTheBlock</a>, DOGE holdings of &#8220;Diamond Hands&#8221; dropped by 0.88% in the last 24 hours, contrasting with increases in Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Tron (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>) holdings.
That said, the popular Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages to assess the momentum of the asset, indicated a ‘Buy&#8217; signal, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/DOGEUSD/technicals/">according </a>to TradingView. 
Dogecoin could have a historic 2025, with a top analyst from Galaxy Research predicting that the l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42804970/dogecoin-to-hit-one-dollar-milestone-this-year-says-this-analyst">argest meme coin would surpass $1 for the first time</a> this year.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Dogecoin was exchanging hands at $0.3551, down 9.33% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the coin was up 12.50%, compared to nearly 273% in gains in 2024.
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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has launched a China-specific version of its RTX 5090 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42835923/jensen-huang-unveils-monster-gpus-nvidias-rtx-5000-series-starting-at-549">graphics card</a>, the RTX 5090D.
What Happened: The RTX 5090D has been designed to meet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41209333/jensen-huang-on-china-sanctions-were-exporting-american-technology-which-is-really-terrific-for-the">U.S. trade sanctions</a>, resulting in about a 29% decrease in AI performance compared to the global RTX 5090 model.
The AI TOPS has been reduced from 3,352 to 2,375. Despite this reduction, the RTX 5090D maintains most of the specifications of its international counterpart.
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The Total Processing Power (TPP) of the RTX 5090D is reported at 4,750, just below the U.S. export limit of 4,800, <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-cuts-down-the-china-specific-rtx-5090d-ai-tops-performance-by-almost-23-percent-to-meet-us-export-guidelines">reported</a> Tom's Hardware.
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<td>NVIDIA Architecture</td>
<td>Blackwell</td>
<td>Blackwell</td>
</tr>
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<td>DLSS</td>
<td>DLSS 4</td>
<td>DLSS 4</td>
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<td>AI TOPS</td>
<td>3,352</td>
<td>2,375</td>
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<td>Tensor Cores</td>
<td>5th generation</td>
<td>5th generation</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ray Tracing Cores</td>
<td>4th generation</td>
<td>4th generation</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price</td>
<td>Starting at $1,999</td>
<td>From CN¥ 16,499 ($2,250)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Nvidia</figcaption></figure>
This move follows previous instances where Nvidia narrowly met export guidelines, drawing attention from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The RTX 5090D is scheduled to launch in China on Jan. 30, priced at CN¥ 16,499 ($2,250).
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Why It Matters: Last year in September, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed the challenges posed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/10/35345164/is-nvidia-benefiting-from-us-sanctions-on-china">U.S. sanctions on China</a>. He said, "Nvidia is an American company, and our government and the administration would love to see us succeed."
The restrictions aim to block China from leveraging advanced AI chips for military applications, which pose <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40523419/chinese-firms-are-reportedly-accessing-high-end-nvidia-ai-chips-using-aws-and-microsoft-cloud-servic">potential national security concerns</a>.
However, these measures have also complicated Nvidia&#8217;s ability to sell its high-performance chips in China—a key market that accounted for about 17% of its fiscal 2024 revenue.
Nvidia&#8217;s stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/01/42862049/nvidia-stock-closed-tuesday-down-6-after-hitting-all-time-highs-what-happened">experienced a 6% drop</a> after hitting all-time highs on Tuesday, following product announcements at CES 2025. During the event, Huang also unveiled a collaboration with Toyota to integrate its Orin chips into advanced driver-assistance systems.
Price Action: Nvidia&#8217;s stock dropped 6.22% on Tuesday, closing at $140.14. However, it rebounded in after-hours trading, rising 1.04% to $141.60, as per <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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E-commerce giants Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) are positioned to strengthen their market dominance in Mexico following the country&#8217;s implementation of new import tariffs targeting Asian competitors, according to Itau BBA analysts.
What Happened: Mexico <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780039/amazons-chinese-rivals-temu-and-shein-got-hit-hard-by-tariffs-in-this-country-is-it-a-sign-of-things-to-come-under-trump">imposed a 19% tax on courier service imports</a> from nations without free-trade agreements, primarily affecting Chinese fast-fashion retailers Shein and PDD Holdings Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) Temu. The move comes as Mexico intensifies scrutiny of Chinese imports amid broader trade tensions with Asia.
The policy maintains preferential treatment for U.S. and Canadian imports under the USMCA trade agreement, with exemptions for purchases under $50 and a reduced 17% duty on items valued between $50 and $117. 
This structure particularly benefits Amazon, which sources approximately 30% of its Mexican inventory from the U.S., Itau BBA said, according to Reuters.
While MercadoLibre imports about 15% of its Mexican merchandise from China, analysts expect the company to see net positive effects from reduced competition. The development follows Mexico&#8217;s recent implementation of additional protective measures, including a 35% tariff on finished fabric products and a 15% duty on raw textiles.
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Why It Matters: The timing is significant as President-elect Donald Trump has promised &#8220;very serious&#8221; tariffs on Mexican imports, citing concerns about the country serving as a conduit for Chinese goods. Mexican authorities have responded with &#8220;Operation Clean-Up,&#8221; targeting contraband Asian imports.
&#8220;The policy appears designed to close loopholes that previously allowed companies, primarily from China, to redirect goods to the local market through preferential import channels,&#8221; Itau BBA analysts wrote, highlighting the potential for established e-commerce players to capture market share.
The measures come as Mexico grapples with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780039/amazons-chinese-rivals-temu-and-shein-got-hit-hard-by-tariffs-in-this-country-is-it-a-sign-of-things-to-come-under-trump">inflation above 4%</a>, a factor that had previously helped Asian retailers gain market share through competitive pricing strategies. 
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Leading executives of the blockchain-based company Ripple Labs met with President-elect Donald Trump, displaying strong bonhomie and potential cooperation for the future.
What happened: On Tuesday, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse posted a photo of himself and the firm's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, with Trump on X.
"Great dinner last night with Donald Trump &amp; Stuart Alderoty," Garlinghouse wrote. "Strong start to 2025!" Trump was seen giving a thumbs-up in the photo.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Great dinner last night with <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/s_alderoty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@s_alderoty</a>. Strong start to 2025! <a href="https://t.co/UjM6lahUG4">pic.twitter.com/UjM6lahUG4</a>
&mdash; Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/bgarlinghouse/status/1876783603603939438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Alderoty reshared the post, saying, &#8220;And to top it off, the beef bourguignon was really good."
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Why It Matters: The camaraderie comes on the heels of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808375/ripple-ceo-celebrates-trumps-impact-on-crypto-industry-says-34th-of-companys-new-hires-us-based">recent disclosure</a> by Garlinghouse that the company's hiring and business deals have become U.S.-focused since Trump's win in the November elections.
He said that about 75% of open roles are now based in the U.S., contrasting with the last four years when the majority of the hires were from outside.
That's not all. Since the elections, XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), a cryptocurrency strongly tied to Ripple's operations, has soared 363% in value.
The coin's Open Interest has ballooned from $690 million just before the elections to $4.25 billion as of this writing, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/BitcoinOpenInterest">according </a>to Coinglass, reflecting a 515% surge. A jump in Open Interest implies strong speculative interest.
Some of XRP's technical indicators were also supportive. The Bull Bear Power indicator, used for measuring the strength of buyers and sellers in the market, flashed a &#8220;Buy&#8221; signal for the coin, according to TradingView.
Most moving average indicators also showed a "Buy" reading, indicating that the asset was in an uptrend.
Price Action: At the time of writing, XRP was exchanging hands at $2.33, down 2.98% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, two of China&#8217;s leading technology companies, are preparing legal challenges after being added to the U.S. Department of Defense&#8217;s list of Chinese Military Companies on Wednesday.
What Happened: The designation, which primarily affects U.S. defense procurement, triggered significant market reactions. Tencent&#8217;s shares fell 7.8% in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, while CATL&#8217;s stock dropped 6% in Shenzhen. Both companies strongly denied any military connections and announced plans to engage with U.S. authorities.
Tencent, a major gaming and social media conglomerate, stated in a regulatory filing that it is &#8220;neither a Chinese military company nor a military-civil fusion contributor.&#8221; The company, led by Chairman Ma Huateng, emphasized that the listing wouldn&#8217;t affect its broader business operations or securities trading.
Tencent owns Riot Games, and Supercell, and has stakes in Reddit, Snap, and Epic Games.
CATL, a key supplier to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), similarly rejected the designation, stating it has &#8220;never engaged in any military-related business or activities.&#8221; The company assured shareholders that the listing would not substantially impact its operations.
Both Tencent and CATL have initiated reconsideration processes and indicated their willingness to pursue legal action if necessary.
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Despite these challenges, Tencent continues to show <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/01/42827152/tencent-strengthens-video-leadership-showcases-revenue-growth-potential-analyst">strong business fundamentals</a>. Goldman Sachs recently maintained a Buy rating on the company, citing its leadership in video entertainment and artificial intelligence development. The company&#8217;s WeChat ecosystem remains robust, with users accessing the app 40-50 times daily.
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