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Dermata Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage medical dermatology company focused on identifying, developing, and commercializing pharmaceutical product candidates for the treatment of medical and aesthetic skin conditions and diseases. Its two product candidates, DMT310 and DMT410, incorporate its proprietary, multifaceted, Spongilla technology to topically treat a variety of dermatological conditions. Its Spongilla technology platform will enable to develop and formulate singular and combination products that are able to target topical delivery of chemical compounds into the dermis for maximum treatment effect for a variety of inflammatory skin diseases.

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

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News Corp Announced Agreement To Sell Foxtel To DAZN For Enterprise Value Of A$3.4B

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

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

Jeff Bezos, billionaire founder of Amazon, is reportedly set to marry his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, next Saturday in a $600 million Winter Wonderland-themed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36631415/this-amazon-applicants-interview-answer-earned-her-a-seat-3-feet-away-from-amazons-bezos">wedding in Aspen, Colorado</a>.
What Happened: According to a report, the lavish celebration follows a private engagement dinner at Matsuhisa, a high-end sushi restaurant the couple reportedly bought out for two days ahead of their nuptials.
The extravagant event is expected to feature festive decor, twinkling lights, and holiday charm. The guest list for the star-studded wedding is rumored to include high-profile names like Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio and Queen Rania of Jordan, who joined the couple for their engagement celebrations in Positano, Italy, earlier this year.
As per the report <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14217859/Jeff-Bezos-Lauren-Sanchez-wedding-plan-Aspen-date-is.html">by</a> The Daily Mail, Bezos, 60, and Sanchez, 54, became engaged in May 2023 aboard Bezos' mega-yacht. The billionaire proposed with a cushion-cut pink diamond ring estimated to be worth $2.5 million.
While the pair have not publicly confirmed their wedding date, the report signals a high-profile event reflective of their luxurious lifestyle.
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The couple first went public with their relationship in 2019, shortly after Bezos announced his divorce from MacKenzie Scott. 
Sanchez, a former broadcast journalist, shares three children from previous relationships, including two with Hollywood talent mogul Patrick Whitesell and one with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez. Bezos shares three children with his ex-wife Scott.
News of the wedding comes as Amazon workers continue to strike across four states, marking the third consecutive day of demonstrations. 
Employees are protesting workplace conditions, a move that adds an interesting juxtaposition to Bezos' high-profile personal milestone.
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President-elect Donald Trump has intensified his legal assault on the media, filing multiple lawsuits seeking damages for what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42571395/trumps-djt-connection-drives-this-lesser-known-crypto-stocks-nearly-3x-surge-in-a-month" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">he claims are false or misleading reports</a>.
Trump has also leveraged civil anti-fraud laws, aiming to circumvent the typically high legal barriers in defamation cases involving public figures, reports Reuters.
Legal experts believe this broad approach could serve to punish media outlets for critical coverage and force them to face financial consequences.
One of the most high-profile cases involves The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer, filed in Iowa state court.
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The lawsuit stems from a pre-election poll that showed Kamala Harris leading Trump by 3 percentage points in Iowa. Trump, who ultimately won the state by a wide margin, accuses the newspaper and Selzer of "brazen election interference," alleging they manipulated the poll and leaked it to Democratic operatives before publication.
While the Register acknowledged that the poll did not reflect the final election outcome, they stand by their reporting and consider the lawsuit without merit. Trump's legal team is seeking unspecified damages and demands an injunction to prevent deceptive practices related to the poll.
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Warren Buffett, the iconic investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), is renowned for his timeless <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40151169/how-a-holiday-meeting-sparked-a-billion-dollar-friendship-between-bill-gates-warren-buffett">advice on wealth-building</a>.
What Happened: With a net worth of approximately $142 billion, Buffett's strategies resonate deeply with those seeking financial success. Among his key pieces of advice: start investing early, focus on small companies, and don't panic when stocks fluctuate.
During the 1999 annual shareholders' meeting, Buffett <a href="https://buffett.cnbc.com/video/1999/05/03/buffetts-advice-on-making-big-money.html">shared</a> the approach he would take if he were a recent graduate starting out with $10,000 to invest.
Buffett emphasizes the power of compound interest, likening it to rolling a small snowball down a long hill. 
"The trick is to have a very long hill, which means either starting very young or living, to be very old," he said during the shareholders' meeting. Early investing, he argues, allows your money to grow exponentially over time.
For those with limited funds, Buffett recommends focusing on smaller companies, where there's less competition from institutional investors. 
He noted that investing in good businesses, or "buying pieces of them" through stocks at attractive prices, is the key to multiplying wealth. 
Buffett said that if he were starting with $10,000 today, he'd begin by researching companies alphabetically, starting with names that begin with "A."
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Buffett also stresses the importance of long-term thinking. "Some people should not own stocks at all because they just get too upset with price fluctuations. If you're gonna do dumb things because your stock goes down, you shouldn't own a stock at all," he <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/17/warren-buffett-tips-on-how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market.html">told</a> CNBC in 2018.
Stock prices will inevitably dip at times, but Buffett urges investors to remain patient and focus on the long-term value of their holdings. "Buy something you like, at a price you like, and then hold it for 20 years," he advised.
He further warns against obsessing over daily stock price fluctuations. Comparing stock ownership to real estate, he said, "If you bought a farm or an apartment house, you wouldn't get a quote on it every day or every week." Instead, Buffett recommends treating stocks as long-term investments, ignoring short-term market noise.
Buffett's principles—start early, think long-term, and invest in solid businesses—remain guiding lights for those looking to build lasting wealth.
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Imagine climbing to the top of Hollywood, making millions and living a life that screams "success" – then walking away from it all to live in a trailer park. It sounds like the plot of a quirky indie film. Still, it's the real-life story of Tom Shadyac, the director behind some of Hollywood's most iconic comedies, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Bruce Almighty.
Shadyac <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42468734/nba-legend-shaq-owned-17-auntie-annes-franchises-but-sold-them-after-realizing-black-people-dont-like-pretzels-that-much">didn't just flirt with success</a>; he made a fortune off it. His films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. He directed blockbusters like The Nutty Professor and Liar Liar, working with megastars like Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy. Shadyac's net worth was around $50 million at his peak. According to Celebrity Net Worth in 2024, he owned a sprawling 17,000-square-foot mansion, a private jet and enough exotic cars to make Jay Leno jealous. And yet, Shadyac claims, "I was my least successful when I ‘had it all.'"
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So, what makes a man trade in a mansion for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/23/12/36364647/shark-tank-star-barbara-corcoran-owns-a-1-million-double-wide-mobile-home-she-calls-her-taj-mahal-wh">1,000-square-foot double-wide</a> in a Malibu trailer park?&nbsp;
Shadyac started in Hollywood as a joke writer for Bob Hope, but his big break came with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective in 1994. The film, made on a modest $15 million budget, grossed over $100 million and turned Jim Carrey into a household name. From there, Shadyac's career skyrocketed.
He directed hit after hit: The Nutty Professor ($273 million worldwide), Liar Liar ($302 million) and Bruce Almighty ($485 million). For Bruce Almighty, Shadyac even negotiated a piece of the back-end profits, raking in over $30 million for that film alone. At the time, Shadyac was living the ultimate Hollywood dream.
But it wasn't long before the dream started feeling more like a trap.
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In 2007, Shadyac's life took a dramatic turn. A biking accident left him with a severe concussion and chronic symptoms like migraines and hypersensitivity to light and sound. For months, he was essentially confined to his mansion, his mental health spiraling. He later admitted, "I felt suicidal at points. It was a disaster."
During this dark time, Shadyac had an epiphany. His extravagant lifestyle – private jets, luxury cars, a massive home – felt hollow. The things that were supposed to signify success had become "trappings."
Shadyac decided to give away his fortune in a move that shocked Hollywood. He sold his mansion, his cars and his jet. He then started <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/01/36830715/jeff-bezoss-ex-wife-mackenzie-scott-has-given-over-16-billion-to-charity-since-her-divorce-as-jeff-b">donating millions to causes close to his heart</a>, like homelessness, environmental conservation and animal welfare. He even helped fund a homeless shelter in Charlottesville, Virginia and supported St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
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Shadyac moved into a trailer park in Malibu, where his modest home stands in dramatic contrast to the lives of Hollywood's elite. He says the decision was liberating:
"The more I give away, the wealthier I feel. For everything I ‘gave up,' so much more was returned."
Shadyac didn't just change his ZIP code; he changed his entire worldview. In 2011, he directed I Am, a documentary exploring two fundamental questions: "What's wrong with the world?" and "What can we do about it?" The film examines the pursuit of happiness and the consequences of excessive materialism.
He executive-produced Happy, another documentary examining what brings joy across different cultures. These projects reflect Shadyac's belief that life isn't about accumulating wealth but building connections and giving back.
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As he puts it:
"No one is ever looking to have a more robust IRA when they are on their deathbed. They are saying, ‘I am so happy that I had the opportunity to love this family, to be a part of something.'"
Shadyac's story reminds us that success isn't just about what you earn; it's about what you give back. While his Hollywood peers chase box office records and six-figure paychecks, Shadyac has found peace in simplicity.
It's easy to dismiss his decision as extreme, but Shadyac sees it differently. To him, living a life centered on giving and purpose is far more fulfilling than jet-setting and luxury cars. "The trappings of fame and fortune are exactly that – a trapping," he says.
From the director's chair to a double-wide in Malibu, Tom Shadyac has proved that happiness isn't about having it all but knowing what truly matters.
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'I Was My Least Successful When I Had It All' – Ace Ventura Director Made $50 Million Then Gave It All Away To Live In A Trailer Park

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, has dismissed concerns surrounding Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy Inc., suggesting fears of a potential collapse due to Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) volatility are exaggerated. 
What Happened: In an interview on Friday, Scaramucci pointed to Saylor's long-term debt strategy as evidence of MicroStrategy's resilience.
"People think if Bitcoin crashes, he is going to implode," Bloomberg quoted Scaramucci <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-20/scaramucci-says-concern-over-microstrategy-s-debt-is-overblown?sref=TBDibEcD">saying</a> during the interview. "But if you really study his balance sheet, he has long, long-term debt, and he has rolling long-term debt. You'd have to have a systemic collapse in Bitcoin lasting six or seven years to flash him out." 
MicroStrategy's bold bet on Bitcoin has driven a more than 400% surge in its stock this year, while the company financed purchases with billions in convertible debt.
The company currently has $7.2 billion in outstanding convertible debt, including $6 billion raised in 2024 alone. While some worry Bitcoin's price drops could force MicroStrategy to offload its holdings, further depressing prices, Scaramucci argued this narrative is overblown, reports the outlet. 
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"The narrative of him being forced to sell hundreds of thousands of tokens into the market, I think it's a forced narrative," he said, comparing MicroStrategy's structure to that of Lehman Brothers' during the 2008 financial crisis.
MicroStrategy remains a top holding of the First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF, sub-advised by SkyBridge Capital. Scaramucci praised Saylor's innovative approach, saying, "He's created this positive flywheel by issuing debt and equity."
Why It Matters: Bitcoin has recently pulled back from an all-time high of $108,000, retreating amid profit-taking and market volatility. Scaramucci anticipates potential corrections in the 30-40% range, which could bring Bitcoin's price to $60,000-$70,000. 
However, he remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, citing favorable regulatory developments and U.S. exchange-traded funds investing directly in the cryptocurrency.
"Could it get to $18 trillion dollars in market cap?" Scaramucci speculated. "We believe that it could. Is it a direct line to $18 trillion? No."
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<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) stock upped 31.30% after Craig-Hallum raised its price forecast from $22 to $45 while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ionq/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintaining a Buy rating</a>.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) shares escalated 30.87%, probably due to continued strength amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42569883" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">momentum towards Quantum-related companies</a>.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) shares were up 28.65% following several notable announcements <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42507758" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from the company regarding conversational AI</a>.</li>
<li>Xometry, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XMTR#NASDAQ">XMTR</a>) stock rose 19.88% after JP Morgan upgraded it from Neutral to Overweight and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xmtr/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised its price forecast from $25 to $45</a>.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) stock upped 17.05%. NBA Hall of Famer and analyst Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has added a custom Lucid Air to his list of vehicles, including several Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Cybertruck <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42556676" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">electric pickup trucks.</a></li>
<li>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) stock increased 16.14% after the company and Switch signed a non-binding Master Power Agreement to deploy 12 gigawatts of Oklo Aurora <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42554232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">powerhouse projects through 2044</a>. Also, Wedbush initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/oklo/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a $25 price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Azenta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZTA#NASDAQ">AZTA</a>) stock rose 12.24% after Stephens &amp; Co. upgraded the stock to Overweight from Equal-Weight and <a href="https://benzinga.com/quote/azta/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised its price forecast from $50 to $60</a>.</li>
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Robert Kiyosaki, businessman and author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is once again sounding the alarm about a potential global financial crisis.
What Happened: In a recent post on X, he urged individuals to take action now by investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin, which he views as essential assets for safeguarding wealth.
Kiyosaki didn't mince words when criticizing the current financial system, labeling the U.S. government, Treasury, and Federal Reserve as a "Den of Thieves." 
His distrust stems from key historical events, such as the 1965 replacement of silver coins with cheaper alloys and President Richard Nixon's 1971 decision to take the U.S. off the gold standard. Kiyosaki believes these actions marked the beginning of a financial system in decline.
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&mdash; Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/1870288365150781627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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A long-time critic of fiat currency, which he calls "fake money," Kiyosaki argues that it exploits the public and erodes wealth. Instead, he advocates for tangible assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin, which he sees as reliable ways to preserve value during uncertain times. 
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"Protect your wealth by investing in real assets," he advises, emphasizing that these alternatives provide stability against economic volatility.
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&mdash; Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/1870317737983250621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In addition to his investment recommendations, Kiyosaki underscores the importance of financial education. He encourages individuals to learn about money and make informed investment decisions. "Use resources like YouTube to educate yourself," he said, urging people to take control of their financial futures.
As concerns about financial instability grow, Kiyosaki's warnings resonate with many investors seeking to safeguard their wealth. 
His advice to invest in real assets and prioritize financial literacy offers a practical approach to navigating uncertain economic times.
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According to JP Morgan, U.S. large-cap biopharma stocks have underperformed the broader market for two consecutive years, with mixed sentiment shaping investor outlook for 2025.
Despite strong fundamentals and advancements in drug pipelines, factors such as political uncertainty and sector rotation have hindered the sector's performance relative to the S&amp;P 500.
In 2024, biopharma stocks rose by 9.6%, falling short of the S&amp;P 500's 28.5% surge. However, JP Morgan analysts maintain a positive outlook for several key players.
Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), a top pick for the firm, is projected to see continued growth in its diabetes and obesity treatments, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41622207/eli-lilly-q3-earnings-mounjaro-sales-more-than-double-takes-2-98-billion-hit-to-profit-cuts-annua" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mounjaro and Zepbound</a>. The analyst also pointed to the company's robust pipeline and forecasted double-digit revenue and earnings growth into the 2030s.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) has been added to JP Morgan's Analyst Focus List due to the strong potential of its schizophrenia drug, Cobenfy, which could achieve peak sales of $10 billion.
Similarly, Merck &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) are expected to recover in 2025, following challenges in 2024 related to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/04/38208816/eye-drug-eylea-price-manipulation-regeneron-faces-us-justice-department-allegations-over-medicare" rel="noreferrer noopener">competitive pressures </a>and regional dynamics <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40168774/mercks-blockbuster-vaccine-gardasil-sales-in-china-analyst-highlights-challenges-an" rel="noreferrer noopener">affecting key products</a>.
Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) is poised for growth with the anticipated mid-2025 launch of lenacapavir <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GILD" rel="noreferrer noopener">for HIV prevention</a>.
The firm also highlighted AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) for its appealing valuation, supported by strong Skyrizi and Rinvoq sales despite fewer near-term <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABBV" rel="noreferrer noopener">pipeline developments</a>.
Animal health stocks are also projected to rebound in 2025. JP Morgan views Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>) as the strongest pick in the sector, citing its potential for high single-digit revenue <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41722660/zoetis-q3-earnings-beat-companion-animal-segment-growth-gives-confidence-into-2025-" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth and margin expansion</a>. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>) is another solid choice, though its performance depends on a r<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41659873/idexx-laboratories-adjusts-guidance-as-q3-revenue-growth-slows-analyst-notes-fewer-" rel="noreferrer noopener">ecovery in veterinary visits</a>. Meanwhile, Elanco Animal Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAN#NYSE">ELAN</a>) faces uncertainties linked to its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41817807/elanco-animal-q3-earnings-profit-beat-new-products-and-stabilized-business-to-drive" rel="noreferrer noopener">new product launches</a>.
Specialty pharmaceuticals showed early signs of stabilization in 2024, benefiting from improved pricing stability and supply dynamics. Perrigo Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGO#NYSE">PRGO</a>) and Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTRS#NASDAQ">VTRS</a>) are highlighted as promising opportunities, while Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) may face growth challenges despite delivering strong clinical trial <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42561832/teva-pharmaceutical-releases-impressive-phase-2-candidate-data-for-gastro-related-diseases" rel="noreferrer noopener">results this year</a>.
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Victims of the hacking of defunct New Zealand-based crypto exchange Cryptopia are finally seeing restitution, with $225 million in digital assets being distributed to former account holders.
What Happened: The distributions mark a significant milestone in the exchange's liquidation process, which has been ongoing since 2019.
According to the press <a href="https://www.grantthornton.co.nz/press/press-releases-2024/cryptopia-account-holders-receive-%24400m-from-liquidators/">release</a> from accounting firm Grant Thornton, over 10,000 verified users of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) have received their initial cryptocurrency distributions.
"Within the last 48 hours, over $225 million in cryptocurrency has been returned on-chain," the statement reads.
Cryptopia suffered a devastating hack in January 2019, leading to millions of dollars in crypto theft. By May of the same year, the company appointed liquidators, citing the move as being in the "best interests of customers, staff, and other stakeholders."
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The liquidators ensured the distribution process adhered to a 2020 court ruling, which declared that digital assets held by Cryptopia are property in the context of liquidation. 
This legal precedent was critical in shaping the current distribution efforts and ensuring fair outcomes for affected users.
The milestone represents a long-awaited step forward for thousands of Cryptopia customers, many of whom have been waiting for years to recover their funds. 
With this progress, the liquidators aim to rebuild trust in the industry and demonstrate the potential for resolution in crypto-related legal cases.
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NBA great Michael Jordan has finally sold his sprawling mansion in the Chicago suburbs after over a decade on and off the market.
Originally listed in 2012 for $29 million, the nine-bedroom Highland Park estate recently sold for $9.5 million, according to property records. The 56,000-square-foot compound is on seven acres of land down the road from the Chicago Bulls' old practice facility, the Berto Center in Deerfield.
The buyer's identity has not yet been disclosed in public records and appears to have purchased the property without representation by a real estate agent.
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42403470/michael-saylor-uses-lebron-james-michael-jordan-sports-analogy-to-explain-bitcoin-to-dave-portnoy-satoshi-gave-us-a-game-we-can-all-win">former Chicago Bulls star</a>, who hasn't lived there for years, has now officially sold the estate, giving it a new owner after 12 long years.
The mansion, where Jordan lived for 19 years, sold at a steep 67% discount from its original asking price.
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The median sale price of a home in Highland Park was $729,000, up 19.9% since last year, according to Redfin. On average, homes in Highland Park sell after 56 days on the market, compared to 49 days last year.
"Even at its reduced price, Jordan's home sold for more than the multimillion-dollar homes near Lake Michigan, which rarely sell for more than $5 million," Reddit user wjbc posted on the platform. "As the real estate people say, ‘The top three keys to success in real estate are location, location, location.' If your home is much more expensive than the other homes in the neighborhood, it's usually going to be hard to sell, even if you are Michael Jordan."
Listing agent Katherine Malkin of Compass told The Wall Street Journal that Jordan purchased the property in 1991 and invested about $50 million to build the home.
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The estate is filled with tributes to Jordan's legendary basketball career, including the number 23 prominently displayed on the front gate, his iconic Air Jordan logo on the full-size indoor basketball court and flagsticks on the putting green.
An infinity pool on the grounds includes a grass island.
Despite creative efforts to sell the property – such as offering a complete set of Air Jordans with the purchase and marketing the home through Mandarin-language videos targeting Jordan's fans in China – the mansion remained unsold and unoccupied for years.
Jordan now divides his time between North Carolina and Jupiter, Florida.
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In a strategic effort to enhance monetization opportunities within the Telegram ecosystem, TON has been working with Adsgram, a dedicated advertising platform tailored for Telegram.
Adsgram emerged from its founder Vadim Sterlin&#8216;s firsthand challenges in monetizing his Fanton game, highlighting a broader issue faced by the GameFi community on Telegram and the TON network.
As a seasoned Adtech product manager, Sterlin highlighted earlier this year in the Adsgram community the scarcity of effective tools for publishers to generate revenue through advertising, underscoring the urgent need for innovative solutions in this space.
Benzinga recently caught up with Sterlin, the CEO and founder of Adsgram. Here's an excerpt from the interaction.   
What factors contributed to Adsgram attracting over 550 mini apps in just six months?
The market required a simple, clear, and scalable solution for monetizing mini-apps, and we were the first to deliver something to meet this growing demand. Our team has a wealth of experience in developing mini-apps, having built one of TON ecosystem's most popular mini-apps in the form of Fanton fantasy football. This gave us unique insights into what developers actually need, and enabled us to refine and optimize the platform for an experience that is as user-friendly as possible.&nbsp; This set us apart from our competitors and helped us to attract many mini-apps to Adsgram during the early stages of our project.
Monetizing Telegram mini-apps has historically been challenging. Individual applications often struggle to connect with advertisers, especially when they're looking to engage larger players in the advertising market. Adsgram filled this gap in the market by offering a unified and seamless solution to help mini apps find new audiences and grow their products.&nbsp;
How does Adsgram tailor advertising specifically for Telegram mini apps compared to traditional ad platforms?
The way that mini-apps bridge Web2 and Web3 is a fascinating aspect of the platform. This position at the intersection of these two worlds opens up exciting opportunities to implement strategies that bridge these two ecosystems. Initially, users were primarily drawn to ads for the rewards they offered in terms of user acquisition. Traffic characteristics and working funnels had to be adjusted, and users had to be educated on how to interact with the new model that we are looking to popularise.&nbsp; Over time, advertisers and users have adapted, creating a mutually beneficial system.&nbsp;
The hallmark of advertising in mini-apps is its simplicity. We intentionally set strict limits on the size of banners and video clips to ensure that any user, on any device, can easily view and engage with the advertising content. A recent innovation we've introduced is the ability for developers to target users by wallet. In addition to traditional targeting options, such as location, language, platform, and premium accounts, focusing on wallet activity grants a deeper understanding of user behaviour in the Web3 space &#8211; this allows advertisers to identify the most financially active and crypto-savvy users within the Telegram ecosystem.
What makes Adsgram attractive to large mobile applications and service providers as advertising partners?
The traffic generated through Telegram Mini Apps (TMA) is not only highly cost-effective but also exceptionally transaction oriented. This is particularly evident when looking at cryptocurrency, where many of the most successful recent projects have leveraged blockchain and airdrop technologies to drive engagement. What sets Adsgram apart is its ability to tap into Telegram's vast audience, which is now close to exceeding one billion users.
How did you identify the need for a dedicated advertising platform within the Telegram mini apps ecosystem?
In 2024, several applications experienced rapid growth, including Notcoin, Hamster Kombat, and Blum. However, all of them relied on inefficient, manual ad sales. This sparked our interest in automating ad sales and building an open, transparent advertising marketplace for Telegram mini-apps. To bring this vision to life, we collaborated with TON Foundation, who believed in our idea and supported the development of Adsgram.
What new features or enhancements can we expect from Adsgram as the mini app space continues to grow? We recently introduced additional targeting options for VPN and wallet users. Further enhancing targeting accuracy and precision will remain a key focus as Adsgram evolves. The market is evolving rapidly, bringing with it new demands for advertising. In response, we've already expanded our platform with several new advertising formats. In the future, we plan to introduce task functionality for our partners. This functionality will help to engage users with our advertising even further, with both the application hosting ads and the user earning crypto rewards for engaging with our product. These tasks will undergo manual moderation, ensuring quality and providing our partners with even more opportunities to earn.

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As we head toward 2025, experts predict that quantum computing will be the next major frontier in tech, unlocking unprecedented computational power and driving breakthroughs in fields such as cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization.
At the heart of quantum computing's potential is the quantum bit, or qubit, which can represent multiple states simultaneously, allowing quantum computers to process data exponentially faster than classical computers. In fact, recent advancements have already shown the immense promise of this technology.
For example, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;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>)
Quantum AI division, led by Hartmut Neven, recently unveiled its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-new-willow-chip-can-do-in-minutes-that-supercomputers-would-take-10-septillion-years" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest quantum chip, Willow</a>. This chip reduces errors exponentially and completed a benchmark computation in under five minutes—an operation that would have taken one of the fastest supercomputers 10^25 years to finish.
The rise of quantum computing presents a compelling complement to AI, as it has the potential to enhance AI models and algorithms, helping unlock entirely new frontiers in science and technology. As this technology advances, it could usher in a new wave of innovation, particularly in industries reliant on complex data processing and problem-solving.
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The quantum computing market is set for explosive growth. According <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/u-s-quantum-computing-market-107727" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> Fortune Business Insights, the U.S. quantum computing market, valued at $138.2 million in 2022, is projected to skyrocket to $1.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 31.7%. 
This surge is driven by increasing investment and initiatives like those outlined by the White House in May 2022.
For investors looking to capitalize on this booming sector, top companies include Top stocks to invest:
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<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)</li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>)</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)</li>
<li>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>)</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)</li>
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Quantum-focused ETFs offer a diversified approach to investing in this transformative space. Per Rising Wave, <a target="_blank" href="https://risingwave.com/blog/top-quantum-computing-etfs-for-growth/" rel="noreferrer noopener">investing</a> in quantum computing ETFs offers a distinctive chance to participate in a technological revolution.
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<li>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</li>
<li>WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCLD#NASDAQ">WCLD</a>)</li>
<li>Global X Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOU#NASDAQ">CLOU</a>)</li>
<li>ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>)</li>
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As quantum computing approaches mainstream adoption, it will likely become one of the most exciting areas of growth in the tech industry over the next few years.

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As we are amid the holiday chaos and joy, hunting down presents at the last minute before getting together with our families, financial expert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42500258/have-more-than-you-need-dont-waste-it-suze-orman-reveals-how-ira-charitable-gifts-can-cut-taxes-and-shrink-your-rmds">Suze Orman</a> strongly warns about the dangers of buying gifts with credit cards. On a <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/suze-ormans-women-and-money/suze-school-are-you-in-financial-panic-mode">recent episode</a> of her Women &amp; Money podcast, Orman cautioned listeners against letting financial guilt or societal pressures lead them into debt during the season of giving.
Orman discusses how many people carefully manage their finances throughout the year only to undo that progress in December. She refers to the last ten days before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42317960/warren-buffett-used-to-gift-loved-ones-10000-cash-for-christmas-but-switched-to-stocks-with-a-note-cash-them-in-or-hold-onto-them">Christmas</a> as &#8220;G-Day&#8221; or &#8220;Gift Day,&#8221; when financial guilt and holiday spirit often lead to impulsive spending.
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&#8220;You only went in there to spend maybe $50…and before you know it, you walk out with, typically, by the way, around $600 or $700 worth of items,&#8221; Orman explains. She adds that people think they are saving with the discounts that retailers offer around this time but in reality, most people spend way more and even go into debt.
Using hypothetical scenarios, Orman outlines how small credit card purchases can snowball into significant debt. For instance, charging $1,000 for holiday gifts on a credit card with a 28% interest rate can take over nine years to pay off if only minimum payments are made. The total cost? Nearly $3,000 when factoring in interest.
According to Orman, the average American carries $6,329 in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42013422/credit-card-balances-rise-as-delinquencies-falls-the-latest">credit card debt</a>, with an average interest rate of 23.37%. At these rates, paying only the minimum due can take more than 21 years to clear the balance, costing thousands of dollars in interest.
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"You are not being generous to yourself," Orman said about those left with credit card debt after the holidays. "You are financially sabotaging your future."
A MarketWatch survey found that 67% of Americans use credit cards for holiday gifts. About 12% of those surveyed said they are still paying off their balances from last year's shopping.&nbsp;
Orman also reflects on her experiences visiting homes during her time on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39693693/suze-orman-tells-oprah-instead-of-starbucks-everyday-a-25-year-old-putting-100-a-month-into-roth">The Oprah Winfrey Show</a>. She often found closets filled with unused gifts that recipients didn't like but felt guilty returning. &#8220;You wasted their money by taking this gift under the pretense that you loved it,&#8221; she told those who kept the gifts. Even well-intentioned purchases can create emotional and financial burdens if they are not truly needed or appreciated.
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To Orman, real generosity means giving in a way that doesn't jeopardize your financial health. She advises only buying gifts with cash—and only if you have no existing credit card debt, a fully funded emergency fund and adequate retirement savings.
If those conditions aren't met, Orman suggests finding creative, cost-free ways to show love and appreciation. Honesty about your financial limitations can inspire mutual understanding and strengthen relationships.
Orman's message is clear: buying gifts with credit cards, especially when you're already in debt, is a form of self-sabotage. She encourages listeners to think beyond the fleeting joy of holiday giving and focus on the long-term impact on their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41555075/millennials-and-gen-z-rely-on-parents-for-financial-support-survey-finds-its-costing-them-their-">financial future</a>.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly developing a smart doorbell camera with Face ID technology that could unlock doors using facial recognition. 
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his &#8220;Power On&#8221; newsletter, the innovative device may be released by the end of 2025 "at the soonest."
The smart lock system would function similarly to an iPhone, unlocking doors when a registered user or resident is recognized by the camera. Apple plans to integrate its Secure Enclave chip, which securely stores and processes Face ID data separately from other hardware, ensuring high security.
In his <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-22/apple-explores-amazon-ring-doorbell-competitor-with-face-id-airpods-heart-rate?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">post</a>, Gurman suggests that the device will likely work with third-party HomeKit-enabled smart locks. Apple may also partner with a smart lock manufacturer to deliver a complete system at launch. 
Additionally, the doorbell camera is expected to utilize Apple's in-house "Proxima" chip, a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combination set to feature in upcoming HomePod Mini and Apple TV models next year.
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&#8220;Also next year, Apple will roll out upgrades to existing home devices: its TV set-top box and HomePod mini smart speaker. That will add an advanced&nbsp;wireless chip dubbed Proxima&nbsp;and better support the new Thread standard for wirelessly linking products in the home,&#8221; Gurman wrote in the post. 
This doorbell camera is part of Apple's broader push into smart home technology under its Apple Intelligence initiative. Rumored products include new smart home cameras, an Apple-branded TV, and smart displays. 
These displays are said to include an iPad-like device that attaches magnetically to wall mounts or speaker bases and another equipped with a robotic arm for enhanced flexibility.
Apple's continued expansion into smart home solutions signals its commitment to creating a cohesive ecosystem of devices designed to enhance daily life with seamless integration and advanced security.
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Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, has reached a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42435201/elon-musks-net-worth-surpasses-market-cap-of-us-giants-like-bofa-johnson-johnson-salesforce-chevron-coca-cola-and-more-only-25-companies-have-higher-market-cap">level of wealth</a> that only one other individual in history has come close to – oil magnate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37792386/warren-buffett-says-even-the-bottom-2-of-earners-all-live-better-than-john-d-rockefeller-and-he-">John D. Rockefeller</a>.
Musk&#8217;s staggering net worth of $474 billion at the time of writing, or 1.61% of the U.S. GDP based on <a href="https://www.bea.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/gdp3q24-2nd.pdf">third-quarter data</a>, is reminiscent of Rockefeller&#8217;s dominance when his fortune peaked at 1.5% of GDP. In other words, Musk's wealth has surged into a realm not seen in contemporary times, much like Rockefeller&#8217;s unparalleled economic influence more than a century ago.
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Tesla's recent stock surge largely fuels Musk's fortune. Tesla's stock price has risen 86% this year, hitting record highs after Donald Trump won the 2024 election. Experts believe Tesla could perform even better under Trump's administration due to policies expected to support self-driving cars and reduce tax credits that benefit Tesla's competitors.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/01/36454392/worlds-top-10-richest-people-gained-more-wealth-in-2023-than-walmarts-total-value-how-elon-musk">Bloomberg&#8217;s year-end valuation of $229 billion</a>, Musk gained $245 billion in 2024 alone. This is so massive that it exceeds the combined net worth of all but two other billionaires: Mark Zuckerberg ($221 billion) and Jeff Bezos ($251 billion).
John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, was the original "world's richest man." By his death in 1937, his net worth stood at $1.4 billion, representing 1.5% of the <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=47167">U.S. GDP</a>.
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Rockefeller's wealth came from his near-total control of the oil industry, which powered the Industrial Revolution. His company, Standard Oil, controlled 90% of U.S. oil refining. Standard Oil, however, was split up into 34 companies in 1911 due to public outcry and judicial scrutiny; several of these businesses, like ExxonMobil and Chevron, continue to dominate the oil industry today.
While Musk&#8217;s income comes from cutting-edge industries like space exploration, electric cars, and artificial intelligence, Rockefeller&#8217;s fortune came from an indispensable resource – oil – that characterized an entire era. Yet, both men represent a financial dominance that's hard to fathom.
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Here&#8217;s a comparison to grasp how large Musk's fortune really is. All NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL teams combined are valued at $433.57 billion. Musk could theoretically <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42521401/elon-musk-is-so-rich-he-could-buy-every-mlb-nba-nfl-nhl-team-and-still-have-cash-left-over">buy every professional sports team</a> in North America and still have over $43 billion left over.
Musk's wealth may keep growing. The Trump administration's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42046316/trump-set-to-hand-musk-golden-path-for-tesla-after-reversing-course-on-autonomous-vehicle-ban">potential policies</a> supporting self-driving vehicles and limiting EV tax credits for competitors could directly benefit Tesla. SpaceX also seems to be gaining from future government contracts, especially with Trump nominating Jared Isaacman – a SpaceX investor and friend of Musk – to lead NASA.
However, Musk still faces challenges. A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495275/elon-musk-can-now-appeal-to-restore-56-billion-pay-package-from-tesla-report">legal battle</a> over his 2018 Tesla pay package could impact his fortune if courts uphold the recent ruling against it.
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What do you call a growth stock that isn&rsquo;t growing any more?



The answers are many. You can call it a disappointment. A drain on your portfolio. A bad investment. Any of these are true of F-rated <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/growth-stocks/">growth stocks</a>, as evaluated by the Portfolio Grader.



And in today&rsquo;s market, you can ill-afford to a bad investment. The market is in some turmoil this summer.



I know it&rsquo;s only temporary, but times like these are when some investors start to panic and make bad decisions &ndash; particularly when they see their hard-earned money start to drain away in a sell-off.



It can be tempting to take a flyer on a stock in a weakened position. In fact, sometimes that can be a very good decision to buy strong growth stocks at a discount. 



You also need to be able to identify those opportunities rather than F-rated growth stocks that have little, if any, hope of bouncing back in the near future.



F-rated growth stocks are typically characterized by weak fundamentals, poor financial health, and inconsistent performance, which can lead to substantial losses. 



They can also be volatile, with extreme price fluctuations driven by speculation rather than solid financial performance.



We&rsquo;re using the Portfolio Grader today to help us identify the worst growth stocks available today, based on factors such as analyst sentiment, growth history, earnings reports and momentum. All of these names are on my list of stocks to avoid today.



<h2>Nio (NIO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nio1600-2-300x169.png" alt="NIO logo, sign atop of North American headquarters and global software development center in Silicon Valley. NIO is Chinese electric autonomous vehicles manufacturer"><div>Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Chinese EV maker&nbsp;Nio&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nio-stock-quote/">NIO</a>) has to be one of the most disappointing electric vehicle stocks. I had high hopes at one point that Nio&rsquo;s battery-swapping technology would be a difference-maker and would allow Nio to become a dominant EV company in Asia.



But not any longer. It&rsquo;s hard to have faith in any company that used to trade for $60 a share and now is down closer to $3.



Nio has had a lot of starts and stops. It&rsquo;s getting ready to launch its new mass market EV brand, Onvo, with the first Onvo model, the L60, to debut in September. 



There&rsquo;s also a lot of competition in the Chinese EV space, and Nio will likely be shut out by cars that are selling at a lower price point than the L60, which has a pre-order price of $30,460.



Nio reported delivering 20,498 vehicles in July, which is the third consecutive month that the company delivered more than 20,000 vehicles. But the market is obviously not impressed, as NIO stock is down 60% this year and 33% in the last three months.



Nio gets a &ldquo;D&rdquo; rating for growth and an &ldquo;F&rdquo; rating overall in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>FuelCell Energy (FCEL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fcel1600-1-300x169.png" alt="Person holding cellphone with logo of US fuel cell company FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) on screen in front of business webpage. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fcel-stock-quote/">FCEL</a>) manufactures, operates and services Direct Fuel Cell power plants that produce hydrogen. For providers who are looking for a green energy solution, hydrogen is appealing because it produces zero carbon emissions.



It has the potential to be highly efficient in fuel cells by providing more energy per unit of fuel compared to traditional combustion engines.



The company has more than 100 fuel cell plants in operation around the world and has generated more than 15.8 million megawatt-hours of power.



But just because it sounds like a good idea doesn&rsquo;t make something a good investment. Second-quarter revenue was $22.4 million, down from $38.3 million a year ago. FuelCell Energy posted a loss of $7.1 million, or 7 cents per share.



Obviously, growth is not in the cards for FuelCell, despite its efforts to expand its business in the Koren market. There are much better opportunities for investors.



FCEL stock is down 71% so far this year. It gets &ldquo;F&rdquo; ratings for growth and overall in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>Mullen Automotive (MULN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/muln1600-2-300x169.png" alt="In this photo illustration, the Mullen Technologies (MULN) logo is displayed on a smartphone screen"><div>Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Tell me if you&rsquo;ve heard this one before &ndash; Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/muln-stock-quote/">MULN</a>) stock is below $1 per share again.



This is a sad repeat of a story that&rsquo;s plagued the EV company for the last several months. Mullen actually enacted three reverse stock splits last year, including a 1-for-100 split in December, in a desperate ploy to keep the stock price over $1 and maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing rules.



The cumulative ratio of all these stock splits are 1-for 22,500. And more dilution is on the way, as Mullen announced plans to resell up to <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1499961/000182912624005041/mullenautomotive_s1.htm#a_004">85 million shares</a> on the conversion of notes and exercise of warrants. 



When Mullen made the announcement there were only 24.85 million shares outstanding. Mullen acknowledged that the transactions could lead to &ldquo;substantial diminution to the value of shares of common stock held by our current stockholders.&rdquo;



Mullen only invoiced for 362 vehicles in six months ending March 31. It posted a net loss of $235 million in that period, while invoicing only $16.3 million.



Mullen stock is trying to make deals to turn things around, but another reverse stock split seems inevitable. MULN stock is down 95% this year and earns a &ldquo;C&rdquo; rating for growth and an &ldquo;F&rdquo; rating overall in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sedg-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="SolarEdge logo on phone with American flag background. SEDG stock"><div>Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com</div></div>SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sedg-stock-quote/">SEDG</a>) is another green power company. It makes power optimizers and inverters to help solar panels operate more efficiently.



The primary issue for SolarEdge, however, isn&rsquo;t the quality of its work or the efficiency of its equipment. It&rsquo;s the overall economy that makes solar power investment less appealing right now.



Interest rates remain inflated and the Fed seems stubbornly opposed to providing relief. Solar panels are a significant expense and fewer people are willing to borrow money to convert their homes to solar as long as interest rates remain high.



<a href="https://investors.solaredge.com/static-files/ab9d304f-bfed-4320-95b0-bc5bdee6d0b2">Revenue in the second quarter</a> was $265.4 million, down 73% from a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $130.8 million, a year after posting a profit of $119.5 million.



If interest rates drop, then SolarEdge may return to its growth ways. But that&rsquo;s not happening now. SEDG stock is down 75% this year and gets &ldquo;F&rdquo; ratings for growth and overall in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>2U (TWOU)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/twou1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of American educational technology company 2U Inc. on screen in front of web page. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo. TWOU stock"><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>2U (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/twou-stock-quote/">TWOU</a>) is an educational technology company that works with nonprofit colleges and universities to create online degree and nondegree programs. But it hasn&rsquo;t been a great business model, as many colleges are able to offer online courses without outside help.



The Maryland-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July, after reporting more than $1 billion in debt in the first quarter and only $125 million in cash. 



2U announced a deal with&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/twou-stock-alert-2u-plunges-on-ch-11-bankruptcy-filing/">lenders to cut its debt by 50%</a>, while extending the duration of its loan. It will also receive an additional $110 million in capital from lenders.



TWOU stock is down 95% this year and is approaching $1 per share despite instituting a 1-for-30 reverse stock split this summer. The stock is one to avoid.



TWOU gets &ldquo;F&rdquo; ratings for growth and overall in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>Dermata Therapeutics (DRMA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/biotechnology1600-300x169.png" alt="Biotechnology stocks, biomedical stocks"><div>Source: aslysun / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Dermata Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/drma-stock-quote/">DRMA</a>) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in California. Dermata is focused on creating treatments for skin conditions and diseases.



Its lead drug candidate, DMT310, is in Phase 3 trials for the treatment of acne, rosacea, and psoriasis. It is a once-weekly topical product made from naturally sourced freshwater sponges. DMT310 has been studied for the treatment of acne, rosacea, and psoriasis.



The company says it&rsquo;s enrolled more than 50% of its patients in the trial and hopes to complete enrollment in the second half the year.



The challenge with biotech companies, of course, is that research and development is expensive and companies don&rsquo;t have a revenue stream during the long testing process. Companies are reliant on raising money and acquiring partners during the testing until they can bring a drug to market and start gaining revenue.



For the second quarter, Demata reported having $4.9 million in cash on hand, down from $7.4 million in the previous quarter. The company spent $4.8 million during the quarter on research and company operations, and raised $2.3 million from selling warrants.



The company believes it has sufficient funds to operate into the fourth quarter, so it will have to raise additional money if its going to continue its work.



DRMA stock is down 75% this year and gets a &ldquo;C&rdquo; rating for growth and an &ldquo;F&rdquo; rating overall in the Portfolio Grader.



<h2>Plug Power (PLUG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/plug1600-9-300x169.png" alt="Mobile phone with logo of American hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power Inc. in front of business website. Focus on center of phone display. Unmodified photo. PLUG stock"><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Plug Power&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/plug-stock-quote/">PLUG</a>) had another bad day this week, as the company posted another disappointing earnings report that missed analysts&rsquo; expectations for both revenue and earnings per share.



The company, which is attempting to build the first commercially viable market for hydrogen fuel cell technology, posted revenue of $143.3 million for the second quarter, down from $260.1 million a year ago. 



The company also posted another <a href="https://www.ir.plugpower.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Plug-Power-Announces-Key-Developments-and-Strategic-Milestones-in-Second-Quarter-2024/default.aspx">big operating loss</a> of $244.6 million slightly worse than the $233.8 million loss that Plug sustained in the second quarter of 2023. Overall, Plug&rsquo;s loss came in at 36 cents per share. 



Even though Plug has deployed more than 69,000 fuel cell systems and more than 250 fueling stations, I wouldn&rsquo;t call what its doing a viable business. At some point you need to start making money, and Plug isn&rsquo;t anywhere close.



Plug is projecting full-year revenue this year to be between $825 million and $925 million. A year ago it posted revenue of $891 million, so it appears growth this year will be challenging at best.



PLUG stock is down 54% this year and gets &ldquo;F&rdquo; ratings for growth and overall in the Portfolio Grader.



On the date of publication, neither Louis&nbsp;Navellier nor the InvestorPlace Research Staff member primarily responsible for this article held (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AAadCPNlWWs3yKYns0yRM6?domain=investorplace.com/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.



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