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Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald maintains Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $13 to $18.

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Chinese electric vehicle maker&nbsp;Nio&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly set&nbsp;to introduce a new model aimed at the mass market by the end of this month, along with a smaller EV to be marketed in Europe next year for under $30,000.
Nio has established the sub-brand Onvo to roll out a new EV targeting&nbsp;Tesla Inc&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Model Y, as confirmed by CEO William Li, reported Reuters.
During a France-China business forum in Paris, Nicolas Vincelot, general manager for France, revealed plans for the launch of new car brands tailored for the European&nbsp;market,&nbsp;mentioned&nbsp;the report.
The new website for the Onvo brand debuted in China, teasing details about the upcoming model, the L60.
Vincelot anticipated further information about the brand, previously known as &#8220;Alps,&#8221; to emerge by the month&#8217;s end.
Onvo and a second sub-brand, code-named Firefly, are both directed at European sales, with Onvo L60s projected to launch globally by year-end and Firefly models slated for a 2025 reveal.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38634943/teslas-chinese-rivals-conquer-overseas-markets-at-crazy-growth-rates-as-domestic-sales-sputter-no-su" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla&#8217;s Chinese Rivals Conquer Overseas Markets At Crazy Growth Rates As Domestic Sales Sputter: No Surprise Who&#8217;s Leading EV Chart</a>
These brands will integrate with Nio&#8217;s rapid battery swapping stations, enabling quick exchanges of empty batteries for fully charged ones, as per the report.
The Firefly prototype, showcased by Chinese auto media, portrays a compact four-door hatchback.
Rival&nbsp;Xpeng&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) also plans a new mass-market brand, Mona, featuring self-driving capabilities on cars priced below $21,000.
Vincelot noted Nio&#8217;s shift&nbsp;away&nbsp;from its original subscription model toward broader distribution, including online sales and showroom presence in major cities.
In Europe,&nbsp;Nio has commenced sales in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands.
The company has been trimming costs amid a dip in EV sales and heightened pricing competition in China, having&nbsp;announced a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35586366/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-reacts-to-report-of-nio-job-cuts-sounds-like-theyre-having-tough-times" rel="noreferrer noopener">10% staff reduction last year&nbsp;</a>and reportedly&nbsp;exploring&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/12/36107946/why-ev-giant-nio-stock-is-gaining-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">spinoff of its battery manufacturing division</a>.
Read Next:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38547416/why-nio-shares-are-gaining-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nio April Deliveries Surge 134%</a>
Nio stock has lost more than 31% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGRN#NYSE">KGRN</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>).
Price Action: NIO shares closed higher by 2.15% at $5.69 on Monday.
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BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman maintains RxSight (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXST#NASDAQ">RXST</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $61 to $72.

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Tom Zhu,&nbsp;long rumored to be&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8216;s successor at&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), is set to return to his role in China, coinciding&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38648277/tesla-lays-off-more-employees-over-weekend-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">with ongoing layoffs</a>&nbsp;within the company.
What Happened: Zhu, who joined Tesla in 2014, is leaving his North American post to reassume his position as Senior Vice President of Greater China,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tom-zhu-returns-to-role-in-china-as-tesla-layoffs-continue/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drive Tesla</a>&nbsp;reported.
This move is part of a broader executive shake-up at Tesla, with several other top officials stepping down.
Zhu, who had a successful tenure in China before his North American assignment in 2022, was instrumental in the construction and operations of Giga Shanghai, Tesla&#8217;s&nbsp;main&nbsp;vehicle export hub.&nbsp;
Zhu&#8217;s return to China has been confirmed by local media.
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Tesla is also implementing another round of layoffs affecting thousands of employees across various departments, including software, sales, and service teams.&nbsp;This&nbsp;marks the fourth week of layoffs, following Musk&#8217;s mid-April announcement of more than a 10% reduction in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38516190/elon-musk-cracks-whip-harder-2-more-senior-tesla-execs-reportedly-exit-as-ceo-demands-absolutely-har" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla&#8217;s global workforce</a>.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38541246/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-supercharger-network-will-still-grow-but-at-a-slower-pace-for-new-locations" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Supercharger team</a>&nbsp;has been particularly affected, with over 500 members departing the company following a reported disagreement between Musk and&nbsp;Rebecca Tinucci, Senior Director of EV Charging.
Why It Matters: Zhu&#8217;s return to China comes just over a year after&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31709750/tesla-officially-names-tom-zhu-global-head-of-automotive-business-analyst-says-all-falling-into-plac" rel="noreferrer noopener">he was appointed</a>&nbsp;the head of Tesla&#8217;s automotive business.
Zhu&#8217;s diverse operational roles and successful stint as VP of Greater China have positioned him as a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31188572/tom-zhu-who-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tim-cook-of-tesla" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential successor to Musk</a>, as some investors have been calling for a succession plan due to Musk&#8217;s increasing focus on Twitter since he took over the platform in October 2022.&nbsp;
Zhu&#8217;s return to China, Tesla&#8217;s&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;geography in&nbsp;terms of&nbsp;production and sales, could be a strategic move to strengthen the company&#8217;s foothold in the world&#8217;s biggest EV market.
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Redburn Atlantic analyst Oliver Davies downgrades Vestis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) from Buy to Neutral and announces $13.4 price target.

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Redburn Atlantic Downgrades Vestis to Neutral, Announces $13.4 Price Target

Wolfe Research analyst Mike Polark upgrades Insulet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PODD#NASDAQ">PODD</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform and announces $200 price target.

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U.S. stock futures were mostly higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 80 points on Tuesday.
Shares of AudioCodes Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUDC#NASDAQ">AUDC</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AUDC/earnings">first-quarter financial results</a>.
AudioCodes posted adjusted earnings of 17 cents per share, missing market estimates of 23 cents per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $60.076 million versus expectations of $62.452 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
AudioCodes shares dipped 11.3% to $10.10 in pre-market trading in pre-market trading.
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<li>Trupanion, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) shares fell 13% to $20.68 in pre-market trading following first-quarter results.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares dipped 9.3% to $22.85 pre-market trading following soft revenue guidance.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) shares fell 8.5% to $2.79 in pre-market trading after the company reported mixed first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Beyond, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>) fell 8.3% to $20.08 in pre-market trading following weaker-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMS#NYSE">FMS</a>) shares declined 7.9% to $19.73 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Bilibili Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>) shares fell 5.4% to $13.97 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFI#NYSE">GFI</a>) shares slipped 5.1% to $15.71 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Needham analyst Serge Belanger reiterates BioCryst Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCRX#NASDAQ">BCRX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $12 price target.

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Needham analyst Gil Blum reiterates Arcellx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLX#NASDAQ">ACLX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $81 price target.

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Stifel analyst Shlomo Rosenbaum initiates coverage on UL Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULS#NYSE">ULS</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $40.

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Stifel Initiates Coverage On UL Solutions with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $40

Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk couldn&#8217;t resist poking fun at rival EV maker Lucid Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), following the latter&#8217;s report of a staggering&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38653616/lucid-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-miss-production-update-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">net loss of $680.9 million</a>&nbsp;for the first quarter after generating just $172.7 million in revenue.
What Happened: In response to a Twitter user&#8217;s suggestion that Lucid might mitigate its losses by giving away free Tesla Model 3s and halting its&nbsp;own&nbsp;car production, Musk simply replied with a laughing emoji.&nbsp;
Lucid incurred a net loss of over $346,000 for every vehicle delivered in the first quarter.
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Musk also reacted similarly to comments made by Lucid CEO&nbsp;Peter Rawlinson&nbsp;during the company&#8217;s first-quarter earnings call, particularly regarding their in-house technology and partnership with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Public Investment Fund.
&#8220;Now I believe there are two key factors that&nbsp;really&nbsp;set Lucid apart. Our superior in-house technology and our partnership with the PIF, who have been steadfast investors and partners,&#8221; Rawlinson said.
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Why It Matters: This ongoing banter highlights Musk&#8217;s long-standing criticism of Lucid and its CEO. Last year, Musk warned of potential bankruptcy for Lucid due to excessive spending and predicted they would &#8220;end up in the cemetery&#8221; unless they slashed costs.&nbsp;
Earlier this year, he remarked that &#8220;Their Saudi sugar daddy is the only thing keeping them alive,&#8221; referring to the significant investment from PIF, totaling about $6.4 billion since 2018.
Musk has also&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37173595/elon-musk-isnt-impressed-by-lucids-approval-of-6m-cash-bonus-for-its-ceo-his-comp-is-inversely-propo" rel="noreferrer noopener">questioned Rawlinson&#8217;s compensation</a>, considering it excessive given the company&#8217;s performance. He criticized a $6 million cash bonus approved for the CEO in February, claiming it was disproportionate to Rawlinson&#8217;s actual contributions.
Moreover, Musk has disputed Rawlinson&#8217;s claimed role as the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/05/20929658/elon-musk-plays-down-lucid-ceos-role-with-tesla-says-rawlinson-was-never-chief-engineer" rel="noreferrer noopener">chief engineer for Tesla&#8217;s Model S</a>, alleging that Rawlinson joined the company after the Model S prototype phase and left before production began.
Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Elon Musk ROFLs Over Lucid's Ginormous Q1 Loss And CEO Rawlinson's Claims About What Really Sets Tesla Rival Apart

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has expressed skepticism about the immediate utility of artificial intelligence in space exploration. However, this has not deterred him from investing heavily in AI development.
What Happened: During the 27th annual Milken Institute Global Conference on Monday, Musk discussed the potential of AI and its role in human civilization. When asked if AI could accelerate his space exploration efforts, Musk revealed that SpaceX currently uses almost no AI, and there is no immediate use for it.
During the discussion, Michael Milken, acting as the moderator, posed questions about the potential for AI to enhance space-related efforts and its role in achieving specific objectives.
&#8220;I mean, oddly enough, one of the areas where there&#8217;s almost no AI used is space exploration,&#8221; Musk replied. &#8220;So&nbsp;SpaceX&nbsp;uses basically no AI,&nbsp;Starlink&nbsp;does not use AI. I&#8217;m not against using it. We haven&#8217;t seen a use for it.&#8221;
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He also mentioned that the AI language models he has been testing have been disappointing when asked questions about space, the Fermi paradox, rocket engine design, and electrochemistry.
Despite his reservations about AI in space exploration, Musk&#8217;s startup company, xAI, is focused on using AI to accelerate human scientific discovery. Musk has previously predicted that AI will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37641748/elon-musk-foresees-ai-surpassing-human-intelligence-by-next-year-entire-humanity-by-2029">surpass human intelligence</a> by the end of 2026.
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At his other companies, AI is more integrated. At X, Musk has integrated his AI chatbot Grok into the social media platform. He is also considering using AI to help summarize news on the site. 
At Tesla, Musk has paused AI development for his cars because he does not hold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36652560/elon-musk-wants-to-own-25-of-tesla-heres-how-much-of-the-ev-stock-the-ceo-owns">a 25% stake</a> in the company, which he believes would give him more control over the direction of AI at the company.
Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s skepticism about AI in space exploration is noteworthy given his other AI ventures. Earlier this year, Musk&#8217;s xAI.Corp was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/05/38593193/elon-musks-xai-valued-at-18-billion-in-latest-funding-round-as-musk-looks-to-take-on-80-billion-open">valued at $18 billion</a> in a funding round. The company aims to use AI to accelerate human scientific discovery.
Despite his reservations about AI, Musk has been a vocal advocate for its potential. In a recent interview, Musk called AI the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/04/38258816/elon-musk-calls-artificial-intelligence-greatest-potential-breakthrough-in-lifetime-with-caveat-a-sm">greatest potential breakthrough</a> in our lifetime, although he also acknowledged the small chance that AI could end humanity.
His skepticism about AI in space exploration also comes at a time when SpaceX is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37768437/elon-musks-spacex-is-secretly-building-a-huge-spy-satellite-network-for-the-us-government">reportedly developing a network of spy satellites</a> for a U.S. intelligence agency. 
This initiative, which involves constructing hundreds of satellites under a classified contract valued at $1.8 billion with the National Reconnaissance Office, underscores the growing partnership between SpaceX and national security agencies.
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Elon Musk Says AI Has No Use At SpaceX, But Still Bets Big On Its Potential: 'I'm Not Against Using It'

Piper Sandler analyst Yasmeen Rahimi upgrades Design Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSGN#NASDAQ">DSGN</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $6 to $12.

DSGN

Piper Sandler Upgrades Design Therapeutics to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $12

Mizuho analyst John Roberts initiates coverage on Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $36.

Mizuho Initiates Coverage On Corning with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $36

Tom Lee, the head of research at Fundstrat, has advised investors to consider purchasing stocks this month, citing a forthcoming significant decline in inflation.
What Happened: Lee highlighted that the recent inflation figures for March have been higher than expected for the third consecutive month, in a <a href="https://youtu.be/rjm6F8LYRwE?feature=shared">conversation</a> with CNBC on Monday. 
However, he attributed the elevated readings to delays in official statistics, pointing out that real-time home and rent prices are stabilizing.
These real-time price drops will eventually be reflected in the official inflation report, which Lee believes will be bullish for stocks. A decrease in price growth will provide the Federal Reserve with more flexibility to cut interest rates and adjust its monetary policy.
&#8220;I think inflation is going to cool pretty dramatically. I don&#8217;t know when, but it&#8217;ll be sometime in the second half of this year,&#8221; Lee predicted.
Lee also suggested that the Fed might succumb to pressure to cut interest rates, especially considering the potential negative impact of maintaining high rates for an extended period.
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Lee, who is among the most bullish Wall Street forecasters in 2024, previously forecasted that the S&amp;P 500 could rise as high as 5,500 by the end of the year, indicating a further 6% gain for the benchmark index.
Why It Matters: The stock market has been showing signs of resilience despite concerns over inflation and interest rates. The traditional Wall Street adage &#8220;sell in May and go away&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38572139/sell-in-may-and-go-away-a-fading-tradition-in-stock-market">may not hold water this year</a>, as analysts debunk the myth with strong evidence of positive stock market performance during the historically weak May-October period.
Other experts, such as veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni, have also expressed confidence in the market&#8217;s continued growth potential, citing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38643266/why-veteran-wall-street-investor-believes-were-still-in-a-bull-market">less aggressive approach</a> by the Federal Reserve and a positive earnings season.
The global economy is also showing signs of resilience, with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development revising its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38575037/world-economy-seeks-to-avoid-stagflation-as-oecd-lifts-global-growth-forecast-for-2024">2024 growth forecast upwards</a>, indicating a potential escape from a stagflationary rut.
However, concerns over inflation and interest rates persist, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38453174/us-economy-faces-worst-of-both-worlds-as-stagflation-threat-looms-large">U.S. economy facing a potential stagflation threat</a> due to slower-than-expected growth and higher-than-expected inflation.
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Stock Market Presents Buying Opportunity As 'Inflation Is Going To Cool Pretty Dramatically,' Says Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Earlier Reuters Reported Tesla Sold 62,167 China-made Vehicles In April, Down 18% YoY, Citing China Passenger Car Association

Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann initiates coverage on UL Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULS#NYSE">ULS</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $40.

Baird Initiates Coverage On UL Solutions with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $40

The United States government is currently paying an unprecedented $2 million per minute in interest on its national debt, a figure that is expected to continue rising. This development has sparked a debate on Wall Street about the impact of higher interest rates on the economy.
What Happened: The U.S. Treasury shelled out a staggering $89 billion in interest expenses in March, equating to about $2 million per minute, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-06/at-2-million-per-minute-treasuries-mint-cash-like-never-before?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=LspfQlRv">reported</a> Bloomberg. This trend is anticipated to persist as the government shows no signs of reining in its spending, and the Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce interest rates in the near future.
The government&#8217;s interest payments are projected to exceed $1 trillion this year, nearly double the amount paid before the Fed began aggressively raising interest rates, according to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/A091RC1Q027SBEA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the St. Louis Fed</a>. 
This surge in interest payments has coincided with a shift in the investment landscape, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield currently at around 4.50%, providing a stable return without the risk of capital loss.
This situation has led to some paradoxical thinking on Wall Street, with some arguing that higher interest rates have actually contributed to a more resilient consumer, thereby fueling inflation rather than curbing it.
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JPMorgan&#8216;s Jack Manley recently suggested that to effectively lower inflation, the Fed should consider reducing interest rates, not raising them. This has sparked a debate about the potential consequences of the current interest rate environment, <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/us-government-interest-payments-soar-2-million-per-minute-rates-2024-5">according</a> to Business Insider.
&#8220;I think we&#8217;re in this funny, peculiar chicken-and-the-egg type situation where you&#8217;re not going to see meaningful downward pressure on inflation until you see meaningful downward pressure on shelter costs. And you&#8217;re not going to see meaningful downward pressure on shelter costs, until the Fed lowers interest rates,&#8221; Manley said.
Why It Matters: The U.S. national debt has been a topic of concern for several experts. Wharton professor Joao Gomes has warned that if Congress does not take immediate action, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38104382/serious-debate-needed-to-avert-2025-us-debt-crisis-warns-wharton-expert">U.S. could face a debt crisis</a> by 2025.
The U.S. national debt has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/03/37851477/u-s-national-debt-has-increased-by-nearly-8-5-billion-per-day-over-the-past-year">escalating at a staggering pace</a>, increasing by nearly $8.5 billion per day over the past year. This has raised concerns about the nation&#8217;s economic stability.
Even IMF deputy chief Gita Gopinath has emphasized the urgency of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/macro-notification/24/04/38337484/is-the-us-national-debt-unsustainable-we-cant-have-a-deficit-of-7-of-the-gdp">reducing the federal deficit</a> from its current 7% of GDP, warning that the U.S. cannot sustain such a large deficit.
These warnings have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38628113/elon-musk-issues-stark-warning-amid-rising-national-debt-the-dollar-will-be-worth-nothing">echoed by prominent figures</a> like Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, who has expressed concern about the future of the U.S. dollar amid the escalating national debt.
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US Pays $2M Interest Per Minute On National Debt: 'Funny, Peculiar Chicken-And-The-Egg Type Situation'

Hermitage Capital Management CEO, Bill Browder, proposed a potential solution to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. Browder suggested that the war could be halted by allocating the $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets to Ukraine.
What Happened: In a recent discussion with CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Last Call&#8221; host, Brian Sullivan, Browder emphasized that Russia would emerge victorious if Ukraine exhausts its resources. 
&#8220;At the end of the day, this is a war of resources. If Ukraine runs out of resources, Russia wins. One way to stop Ukraine from running out of resources is to give them the $300 billion that was frozen of Russian central bank assets,&#8221; he said.
He dismissed fears of nuclear threats from Russian leader Vladimir Putin in response to the confiscation of Russian foreign assets. Browder argued that the world has been &#8220;appeasing him by running scared&#8221; every time Putin mentions nuclear warfare. 
He firmly stated, &#8220;I don&#8217;t believe there is any chance he is going to start a nuclear war if we confiscate his money.&#8221;
&#8220;Of course, we know it makes him very mad, we know that the Ukrainians need that money but we should absolutely not give in to this ridiculous nuclear blackmail.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Browder&#8217;s proposal echoes earlier sentiments expressed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37421177/russias-frozen-assets-should-be-used-to-arm-ukraine-says-european-commission-president">European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37305212/uk-pm-backs-plan-to-divert-billions-from-frozen-russian-assets-to-aid-ukraine-we-must-be-bolder-with">U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak</a>. Both leaders have previously advocated for the use of Russia&#8217;s frozen assets to aid Ukraine, especially as Western financial aid to Ukraine has been dwindling. 
However, this proposal has been met with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38376263/russia-threatens-retaliation-over-potential-seizure-of-frozen-assets-to-aid-ukraine">threats of retaliation from Russia</a>, as reported by Valentina Matviyenko, the speaker of the Russian upper house of parliament. Despite these threats, Browder insists that the world should not succumb to &#8220;this ridiculous nuclear blackmail.&#8221;
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Hermitage Capital CEO Urges Use Of $300B Frozen Russian Assets To Stop Ukraine War: 'Don't Believe There's Any Chance He Is Going To Start A Nuclear War If We Confiscate His Money'

Equillium GAAP EPS of -$0.07, revenue of $9.2M

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