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First Foods Group Inc is a smaller reporting company focused on developing specialty chocolate product line and related IP through its Holy Cacao subsidiary. In addition, it is also involved in merchant cash advance participations. Key revenue is derived from merchant cash advance income. It is also involved in new health-related brands, concepts and products through FFGI Wholesaling Division and participating in merchant cash advances through First Foods Funding Division. The Company conducts business as two operating segments, First Foods and Holy Cacao.

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Donald Trump's first week in the Oval Office proved to be a blockbuster one for the markets. The S&amp;P 500 surged 1.7%, delivering its best first-week performance under a new presidency since Ronald Reagan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43122112/us-stocks-likely-to-open-higher-as-president-trump-announces-500-billion-ai-project-oracle-netflix-nvidia-among-stocks-in-focus">took office in 1985</a>.
On Monday, Jan. 27, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43244872/tech-stocks-tumble-on-ai-nightmare-nvidia-eyes-worst-day-since-march-2020-bitcoin-drops-below-100000-whats-driving-markets-monday">tech stocks plummeted</a>. On Tuesday, Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43283732/tech-rebounds-after-black-monday-nvidia-rallies-6-gm-plummets-whats-driving-markets-tuesday">attempted a rebound</a>.
Whether this market trajectory will deplete or restore optimism around the corporate earnings season remains to be seen. In the meantime, here&#8217;s a look at three exchange-traded funds that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">mirror the S&amp;P 500 Index</a>.
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) holds 504 stocks across multiple sectors, including information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, and health care. With an AUM of $549.97 billion, SPY charges 0.09% in annual expense fees.</li>
<li>The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>), which comes with an expense ratio of a meager 0.02%, holds 505 stocks, and manages assets worth $472 billion.</li>
<li>iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>), another popular choice, offers similar sector allocations and has an expense ratio of 0.03%.</li>
<li>Both VOO and IVV saw gains in line with SPY, as their diversified portfolios factored in the week's broader market rally.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Moved The Markets?</h1>
Investors welcomed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43219264/trumps-tariff-plans-ignite-market-rally-pushing-stocks-to-record-highs">Trump's proposal to cut the corporate tax rate</a> from 21% to 15%, expecting the move would drive business growth and investment within the U.S.
Trump also proposed raising taxes on businesses outside of the U.S., a move he said could bring "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43170854/trump-outlines-economic-reset-at-davos-5-things-you-need-to-know">hundreds of billions, even trillions" of dollars</a> into the economy and boost domestic manufacturing and job creation. Trump also focused on energy, urging OPEC to boost production and lower prices, while signing executive orders to expand U.S. oil and gas production. 
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/43135764/trumps-500-billion-stargate-ai-plan-puts-3-etfs-in-focus">Stargate AI Infrastructure Project </a>was also introduced, which, backed by OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), plans to invest up to $500 billion in building AI infrastructure across the U.S., with an initial commitment of $100 billion. This project has the potential to create 100,000 jobs, Trump said.
A strong start to the corporate earnings season also played a big role in the rally.
But on Monday, U.S. tech stocks plunged as word spread of China&#8217;s DeepSeek R1, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43232316/deepseek-jitters-shatter-us-tech-stocks-wipe-out-12-trillion-on-wall-street-analyst-eyes-four-chinese-giants-set-to-benefit">shaking investor confidence</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Stocks That Powered The ETFs</h1>
The ETFs saw gains across various sectors, but a handful of stocks stood out as top performers:
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<li>Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>): The pharmaceutical giant gained 21.6% last week, buoyed by its innovations in mRNA-based therapies.</li>
<li>Oracle: A key partner in the Stargate AI project, Oracle rose 14%.</li>
<li>Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): The streaming stalwart also jumped 14% on strong results and upward revision in guidance.</li>
<li>Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>): The energy company climbed 11.8%, benefiting from bullish sentiments in the energy sector.</li>
<li>Amphenol Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>): Known for its high-tech interconnect systems, Amphenol rose 11.2%, boosted by a positive earnings revision.</li>
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3 ETFs Shine As Trump's First Week Sparks Record Gains Followed By Tech Slump

A new Benzinga reader poll shows a mixed opinion on whether users are headed for the exits of social media platforms in the months since the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election"> 2024 presidential election.</a>
While many users are staying on social media platforms, here's a look at which companies could be most impacted.
 What Happened: A recent email from X owner Elon Musk to his staff suggested the social media platform he paid $44 billion for might be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43204045/elon-musk-says-x-user-growth-is-stagnant-banks-who-financed-acquisition-selling-debt-at-10-discount">seeing slower growth</a> in the months since the 2024 election, which was won by Donald Trump. 
"Our user growth is stagnant, revenue is unimpressive, and we're barely breaking even," Musk said in the email.
The email comes months after Musk highlighted the record usage X saw during the presidential election.
"Over the last few months, we've witnessed the power of X in shaping the national conversations and outcomes. We are also seeing other platforms begin to adopt our commitment to free speech and unbiased truth," Musk also said in the email.
Benzinga recently asked readers if they were considering leaving social media platforms.
"Do you plan to stop using any of these social media platforms in the wake of the 2024 presidential election?" Benzinga asked.
Here are the results:
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<li>I don't plan to stop using any platforms: 53%</li>
<li>X (formerly Twitter): 18%</li>
<li>TikTok: 11%</li>
<li>Facebook: 8%</li>
<li>Instagram: 5%</li>
<li>Reddit: 3%</li>
<li>Snapchat: 2%</li>
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The poll found the majority wasen't leaving any of the mentioned social media platforms in the wake of the election won by Trump.
The company leading the platform votes was X, which could be in response to its ownership by Musk, a close ally of Trump. Musk has become more outspoken politically on the platform and there could be a belief that he will try to influence X users with his ideals.
Ranking second was TikTok, which faces <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42957741/tiktok-ban-deadline-ahead-what-will-happen-to-app-on-your-phone">a pending ban</a> that Trump has paused with an executive order. Facebook and Instagram, which are owned by Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) ranked third and fourth, respectively, among social media platforms with a combined 13%. This could be bad news for the company as it could see an exodus of users in the coming months.
Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) and Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>)-owned Snapchat received a lower percentage of potential users leaving in the poll.
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Why It's Important: The poll saw the majority of users not exiting social media platforms could show that fears of users being influenced by politics and leaving platforms based on who owns them could be overblown.
There were reports that users on Facebook and Instagram could be leaving the platform after Meta's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42851889/meta-ditches-fact-checking-for-community-notes-zuckerberg-says-opportunity-to-restore-free-expression"> content moderation changes</a>. Searches for "delete Facebook" and "delete Instagram" have surged on Google in recent weeks, but the poll shows that users might not be ready to leave the platforms yet.
X leads the way for a potential trend of consumers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">being less happy </a>with the brands associated with Musk as his political efforts ramp up.
Reports showed that users <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42566461/mark-cuban-says-this-is-the-holy-grail-that-makes-bluesky-better-than-musks-x-platform">went to alternate platforms </a>like Bluesky after the election, but this poll could show that people never truly left or they didn&#8217;t stay on Bluesky.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Jan. 25, 2025, through Jan. 27, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 150 adults.
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EXCLUSIVE: Will Social Media Users Leave Over Politics? New Poll Shows This Platform Hurt Most

When Netflix announced it was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43131519/ellison-envisions-tailored-cancer-vaccines-in-48-hours-amid-trumps-500b-ai-push-netflix-surges-15-on-price-hike-after-record-subscriber-growth-dogecoin-drops-7-top-headlines-while-the-us-slept">raising prices</a> again this week, the internet had much to say. But one of the funniest and most talked-about responses came from AriZona Iced Tea. The company, famous for its 99-cent cans, tweeted to remind everyone that while Netflix keeps charging more, their price hasn't changed.
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&mdash; AriZona Iced Tea (@DrinkAriZona) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrinkAriZona/status/1882181201987035591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"AriZona Iced Tea is still 99 cents," the brand tweeted, earning over 14 million views. The playful dig at Netflix&#8217;s rising costs quickly went viral, with fans jumping into the conversation. One person joked, "Can you start a streaming service right now?" AriZona replied, "Yeah, I'm streaming some AriZona into my mouth right now." Someone else asked where they got their information, and AriZona simply said, "Me."
This funny back-and-forth highlights a real point: prices are going up everywhere, but AriZona is sticking to their 99-cent promise. They've kept the same price since 1992! Don Vultaggio, the founder of AriZona, says keeping the price low is important to him. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent pay more for their drink?" he said. "Maybe it's my little way of giving back."
AriZona has managed to keep its price low through strategic decisions like thinner cans, optimized production and efficient shipping methods. "We make it faster. We ship it better. We ship it closer. The cans are thinner."
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Unlike competitors who invest heavily in advertising, AriZona relies on word-of-mouth to grow its customer base. Despite inflation and rising costs over the years, the company remains debt-free and highly profitable, with Vultaggio's net worth surpassing $5.6 billion.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43119464/netflix-raises-prices-16-peter-schiff-warns-of-escalating-inflation-risks-ahead-of-trump-policies">Netflix's latest price increases –</a>$7.99 for its ad-supported plan (up $1), $17.99 for the standard plan without ads (up $2.5) and $24.99 for its premium plan (up $2) – arrived alongside strong earnings. The streaming giant added 19 million subscribers in the last quarter of 2024, bringing its global total to 302 million. The company says the extra money will go toward making more content, like the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42022601/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-netflixs-explosive-boxing-event-ends-with-pauls-victory">Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match</a> and new seasons of hits like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42305013/squid-game-season-2-includes-new-games-contestant-with-a-crypto-background-revenge-factor-political-overtones">Squid Game</a>.
While Netflix continues to adjust its pricing strategy, AriZona's commitment to staying affordable has become a rare and refreshing constant. Judging by the overwhelming reaction to their tweet, it's clear that people appreciate their humor – and their prices. AriZona Iced Tea remains a steady, 99-cent bright spot in a world of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42027079/we-will-pass-those-tariff-costs-back-to-the-consumer-says-ceo-of-autozone-heres-a-look-at-other-companies-raising-prices">ever-increasing costs</a>. Read Next:
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AriZona Iced Tea Takes A Shot At Netflix For Raising Their Prices–'It's Still 99 Cents'

The fourth-quarter earnings season is in full swing, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43054693/magnificent-7-earnings-hinge-on-ai-payoff-analyst-flags-top-risks">all eyes are on the Magnificent 7,</a> a group of tech giants that enjoy the market&#8217;s attention, thanks in part to the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and their dominance in this space.
These stocks are Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc (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>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs that focus</a> heavily on these stocks have also become attractive options for investors seeking diversified exposure ahead of their earnings results.
If you're looking to ride the earnings wave, here are three ETFs worth considering:
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) was the first ETF offering equal-weight exposure to these seven stocks. It has an expense ratio of 0.29% and an AUM of $639.75 million. The ETF has grown 61% in the last year.
For a slightly broader yet targeted approach, the MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNGS#NYSE">FNGS</a>) could be a good choice. The fund tracks the NYSE FANG+ Index and maintains a 10% share in each of the seven stocks. The expense ratio is 0.58%.
Meanwhile, the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGK#NYSE">MGK</a>) allocates around 59% of its assets to the Magnificent 7. The ETF has $21.60 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.06%, making this a pocket-friendly option.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For The Magnificent 7?</h1>
As the earnings season progresses, the Magnificent 7 stocks are expected to report earnings growth of 18% in 2025, marking a slowdown, according to a December 2024 report by Bloomberg. 
Tesla, Microsoft and Meta Platforms will kick off earnings with reports scheduled after market close on Wednesday. Apple follows Thursday, while Alphabet and Amazon are set to announce results on Feb. 4 and Feb. 6, respectively. Nvidia is likely to release its earnings later in February.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43232316/deepseek-jitters-shatter-us-tech-stocks-wipe-out-12-trillion-on-wall-street-analyst-eyes-four-chinese-giants-set-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hangzhou, China-based AI startup</a> DeepSeek launched a new AI model that poses a challenge to U.S. competitors, including Nvidia&#8217;s core business. Industry experts like venture capitalist Marc Andreessen called this moment a "Sputnik moment" for U.S. AI companies as this could be a ground-breaker in the AI space, reported Reuters.
Nvidia shares rebounded Tuesday after analysts called the&nbsp;market&#8217;s reaction an &#8220;overreaction.&#8221; Analysts believe advancements like these could drive even more investment in AI, which can be beneficial for companies including Nvidia. Moreover, Nvidia has already said that DeepSeek's inference requires &#8220;significant numbers of Nvidia GPUs and high-performance networking."
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Tesla has faced mixed fortunes recently. The EV maker reclaimed its trillion-dollar market cap thanks to a favorable policy environment. Yet it hit a roadblock with its fourth-quarter delivery numbers. The company missed estimates and reported its first-ever year-over-year decline in full-year vehicle deliveries. 
Adding to the challenges, recent rollbacks of pro-EV policies weighed on Tesla's stock, which fell 2.5% year-to-date. Despite these shortfalls, Tesla's leadership in EV scale and technology gives it an edge, particularly in markets where tariffs might restrict cheaper imports from Chinese competitors.
Microsoft continues to shine as a key AI forerunner with substantial investments in data centers and AI development. The company expects $10 billion in AI-related revenues next quarter.
Meta looks promising, with analysts raising their price targets ahead of its earnings release. Wedbush and BofA Global Securities now peg Meta's stock at $700 and $710, respectively. The social media company expects to generate revenues of $45-$48 billion in the fourth quarter but also anticipates increased spending on AI and infrastructure projects. This might shrink the margins.
Despite rolling out new AI-driven applications late last year, Apple has struggled to gain momentum, particularly in international markets. Its latest iPhone 16 has seen muted sales. Jefferies recently downgraded Apple to Underperform. Looking ahead, Apple expects low to mid-single-digit sales growth in its fiscal first quarter.
Alphabet is currently staring at antitrust lawsuits and increasing competition in the generative AI space. Analysts remain concerned about the long-term impact of AI on Alphabet's core search business.
Amazon continues to dominate e-commerce and cloud computing, while its AI business is growing rapidly. The company's fourth-quarter revenues are projected to land between $181.5 billion and $188.5 billion. Amazon's investments in AI infrastructure, including data centers and custom chips, position it well for sustained growth in this sector.
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Chain Bridge Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBNA#NYSE">CBNA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.55 by 7.27 percent.

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Paragon 28 has announced net revenue for the full year of 2024 to be in a range of $255.9 to $256.2 million, representing 18.2% to 18.4% reported growth over the prior fiscal year.&nbsp;
Zimmer Biomet expects the proposed transaction, considering the impact of financing, to be approximately 3% dilutive to adjusted earnings per share in 2025, about 1% dilutive to 2026 adjusted earnings per share and accretive to adjusted earnings per share within 24 months of deal close.
Zimmer Biomet plans to fund the proposed transaction through a combination of cash on the balance sheet and other available debt financing sources. Zimmer Biomet expects to maintain a strong balance sheet and to continue to support its stated capital allocation priorities.

Zimmer Biomet Expects Proposed Paragon 28 Transaction To Immediately Accelerate Revenue Growth And To Be Approximately 3% Dilutive To Adjusted EPS In 2025

Paragon 28 shareholders will also receive a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) entitling the holder to receive up to $1.00 per share in cash if certain revenue milestones are achieved.&nbsp;
The CVR will be payable in whole or in part if net sales exceed $346 million up to $361 million (with the CVR payments calculated linearly between $0.00 and $1.00 if net sales are between $346 million and $361 million) during Zimmer Biomet's fiscal year 2026.&nbsp;
The board of directors of each of Zimmer Biomet and Paragon 28 has unanimously approved the proposed transaction.
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Jones Trading analyst Soumit Roy initiates coverage on OnKure Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKUR#NASDAQ">OKUR</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $32.

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Jones Trading Initiates Coverage On OnKure Therapeutics with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $32

Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson maintains WK Kellogg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLG#NYSE">KLG</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $19 to $16.

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The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Ozempic, the weight loss drug made by Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), for the treatment of chronic kidney disease in patients who also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42875977/novo-nordisk-seeks-to-strengthen-its-obesity-pipeline-with-back-to-back-two-biobuck-deals">have type 2 diabetes. </a>
The Details: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 35.5 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, often as a complication of type 2 diabetes. The new FDA approval allows for further expansion of Ozempic's use and potential coverage by health insurance plans.&nbsp;
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The FDA approval "allows us to more broadly address conditions within cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, which affects millions of adults and could have serious consequences if left untreated," Anna Windle, a senior vice president at Novo Nordisk, said in a statement Tuesday, per a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-28/novo-s-ozempic-notches-approval-for-kidney-disease-widening-use?sref=TBDibEcD">report</a>.&nbsp;
Ozempic and other diabetes drugs known as GLP-1s have become popular and also well-known for their high cost.&nbsp;
Earlier in January, Novo Nordisk's diabetes and weight loss drugs, Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy were all added to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services list of drugs covered under Medicare Part D that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43062779/popular-ozempic-wegovy-selected-for-next-round-of-medicare-drug-price-negotiations"> have been selected</a> for mandated price negotiations in order to reduce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40534249/novo-nordisks-ozempic-might-be-among-2027-medicare-price-negotiation-targets">prescription drug costs</a>.
The negotiations will take place in 2025, with the new prices slated to take effect in 2027.
NVO Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Novo Nordisk shares ended Tuesday's session down 2.65% at $85.19.&nbsp;
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&#8220;Our wireless technology and capabilities are cornerstones of our success in IoT markets,&#8221; said Michael Hurlston, president and CEO of Synaptics. 
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Analysts currently expect Synaptics to report earnings of 86 cents per share and revenue of $265.14 million for the second quarter, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> estimates.
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First Foods Group, Inc. (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIFG#OTCQB">FIFG</a>) is launching its Southeast Edibles products on Costco.com.

The Davie, based in&nbsp;Florida,&nbsp;is a US holding company specializing in the sale of&nbsp;a variety of CBD-based products through its subsidiary, Southeast Edibles, based in the US.

The new functional chocolate line - Southeast Chocolates - supports immune health,&nbsp;energy and boosts antioxidants.

The initial launch will include Chocolate Immunity&ndash;Immune Support, Chocolate Boost&ndash;Energy Support&nbsp;and Chocolate Fighters&ndash;Antioxidant Support. 

Under the partnership, each order will be fulfilled by First Foods Group and shipped directly to Costco.com customers.

The functional chocolate bites,&nbsp;hand-crafted in small batches, will be packaged in a special bundle consisting of a six-pack of large tins with 36 pieces in each.

&quot;We are honored to partner with Costco.com to initiate the sale of our functional chocolates,&quot; Harold Kestenbaum, CEO of First Foods&nbsp;said. &quot;Our strategic alliance with Costco marks a turning point for First Foods Group as we continue to build the brand regionally with a long-term focus on national expansion. We recently increased our manufacturing capabilities and inventory levels to support the initial roll out and subsequent order flow.&quot;

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