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Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42321349/drakes-legal-fight-involving-kendrick-lamar-takes-center-stage-and-so-do-their-mega-mansions">strongly denied allegations</a> from Drake that it &#8220;artificially inflated&#8221; streaming numbers for rival artist Kendrick Lamar&#8217;s track &#8220;Not Like Us.&#8221;
What Happened: In opposition papers filed, Spotify stated it &#8220;has no economic incentive&#8221; to favor Lamar&#8217;s track over Drake&#8217;s music, <a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/spotify-slams-drake-claim-inflated-kendrick-lamar-streams-1236256265/">reported</a> Variety.
&#8220;Marquee was purchased on behalf of the song, for €500 to promote the track in France. Marquee is a visual ad that is disclosed to users as a Sponsored Recommendation,&#8221; stated a Spotify spokesperson.
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Drake&#8217;s company Frozen Moments had previously filed a petition claiming that Spotify and Universal Music Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMGNF#OTC">UMGNF</a>) artificially boosted Lamar&#8217;s streaming numbers.
The petition alleged UMG offered Spotify a 30% discount on licensing rates in exchange for promoting &#8220;Not Like Us,&#8221; a claim both companies deny.
Earlier, Universal Music Group rejected the accusations as &#8220;offensive and untrue,&#8221; underscoring their commitment to ethical marketing practices. A UMG spokesperson stated that fan choice, not manipulation, drives streaming numbers.
Drake&#8217;s legal team responded through a statement to Variety, challenging both companies to comply with discovery requests if they have &#8220;nothing to hide.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The dispute has expanded beyond streaming numbers, with Drake filing a separate action in Texas alleging defamation and improper radio promotion practices.
Neither artist is directly signed to UMG, instead licensing their music through their own companies &#8211; Drake&#8217;s OVO and Lamar&#8217;s pgLang &#8211; to Universal labels for marketing and distribution.
Sources familiar with the matter suggest that Drake&#8217;s petition primarily targets Universal — the label responsible for distributing his music since his 2009 debut with Lil Wayne's Young Money — rather than Spotify, iHeart, or Lamar himself, the report noted.
However, the timing of the legal action, revolving around a song tied to the prolonged feud between the two artists, seems far from coincidental.
"Not Like Us" stands out as a diss track that not only climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 but also secured multiple nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Price Action: Spotify&#8217;s stock rose by 1.48% on Friday, closing at $460.88. Year-to-date, the company&#8217;s shares have skyrocketed 144.11%, significantly outperforming the Nasdaq 100 index, which has gained 28.68% during the same timeframe, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) shares are soaring in after-hours trading Friday after the company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42630663/rumble-announces-775-million-strategic-investment-from-tether">strategic investment of $775 million</a> from Tether. 
The Details: Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) has agreed to purchase 103.33 million shares of Rumble Class A Common Stock at a price per share of $7.50, totaling $775 million in gross proceeds to Rumble. 
Rumble said it will use $250 million of the proceeds to support growth initiatives and the remaining proceeds to fund a self tender offer for up to 70 million of its Class A Common Stock at $7.50 per share.
Tether's investment and the tender offer are expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. Rumble&#8217;s existing Board and governance structure will remain unchanged following the closing of the transaction.
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Chris Pavlovski, Rumble&#8217;s CEO, will retain his controlling stake in the company following the completion of the transaction.&nbsp;
&#8220;I could not be more excited about this collaboration with Tether for a number of reasons. First, many people may not realize the incredibly strong connection between the cryptocurrency and free speech communities, which is rooted in a passion for freedom, transparency, and decentralization," said Pavlovski.&nbsp;
"Second, the immediate commitment of adding $250 million in cash to our balance sheet not only confirms the level of support and commitment to a collaboration between our companies, it also fuels our growth initiatives. And, third, this transaction provides an immediate liquidity event for all of our stockholders who elect to participate in the self tender offer," he added.&nbsp;
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, commented on the investment in Rumble.&nbsp;
&#8220;Tether&#8217;s investment in Rumble reflects our shared values of decentralization, independence, transparency, and the fundamental right to free expression. In today&#8217;s world, legacy media has increasingly eroded trust, creating an opportunity for platforms like Rumble to offer a credible, uncensored alternative," said Ardoino.
RUM Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>, Rumble shares are up 50.7% at $10.79 in after-hours trading Friday. 
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining company MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) announced the acquisition of 15,574 BTC for $1.53 billion, funded by $1.925 billion raised through zero-coupon convertible notes issued in November and December.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X, MARA revealed its total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 44,394 BTC, valued at approximately $4.3 billion based on Bitcoin&#8217;s current price of $97,377.
The Florida-based firm acquired the cryptocurrency at an average price of $98,529 per Bitcoin.
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Additionally, MARA repurchased $263 million of its existing convertible notes due in 2026 and plans to use the remaining funds to buy more Bitcoin.
The company also highlighted its Bitcoin yield achievements, reporting a quarter-to-date (QTD) yield of 22.5% and a year-to-date (YTD) yield of 60.9%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">MARA raised $1.925 billion from 0% convertible notes in November and December. Using the proceeds from its zero-coupon convertible notes offerings, MARA has acquired 15,574 BTC for ~$1.53 billion at ~$98,529 per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bitcoin</a> and repurchased ~$263 million in aggregate principal amount… <a href="https://t.co/ycGRk9BYfv">pic.twitter.com/ycGRk9BYfv</a>
&mdash; MARA (@MARAHoldings) <a href="https://twitter.com/MARAHoldings/status/1869729480211664974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Bitcoin proxy MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42509614/microstrategy-expands-bitcoin-holdings-by-15350-btc-worth-15-billion-after-joining-nasdaq-100">aggressively buying up BTC</a> by raising funds through both stock offerings as well as debt. It holds 2.1% of the Bitcoin supply, or about 439,000 BTC, at an average price of $61,725.
Other Bitcoin mining firms are similarly bolstering their reserves.
Hut 8 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42596774/whats-going-on-with-hut-8-shares-today">recently acquired 990 BTC</a> for $100 million, bringing its total holdings to 10,096 BTC, worth approximately $983.1 million.
The company's CEO Asher Genoot emphasized the strategic value of building Bitcoin reserves to strengthen the company's financial position while pursuing growth in power and digital infrastructure.
Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) also increased its Bitcoin holdings by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42485534/riot-platforms-acquires-5117-bitcoin-for-510million">purchasing 5,117 BTC</a> through company-issued bonds, bringing its total to 16,728 BTC, valued at $1.63 billion.
Price Action: Bitcoin was hovering around $97,606 at the time of writing, gaining 0.71% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
MARA Holdings stock gained nearly 2% in after-hours trading on Friday, after closing at $19.96 during the regular trading session.
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Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) has reportedly struck a confidential deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.
What Happened: This "secret" agreement would see Rivian remain neutral towards unionization efforts at its Illinois plant if the company achieves certain financial milestones, including profitability, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-19/uaw-rivian-rivn-strike-secret-deal-to-ease-unionization-of-ev-factory-workers">to</a> a report by Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter.
This &#8220;secret&#8221; deal could smooth the path for the UAW to represent Rivian&#8217;s workers, potentially giving them a greater voice in areas like pay and working conditions.
The deal is also believed to be a factor in Rivian securing a $6.6 billion conditional loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to support its expansion plans, including a new factory in Georgia.
While Rivian has yet to turn a profit, it aims to do so in the near future. The company is ramping up production of its existing R1 models and plans to launch a more affordable R2 model in 2026, significantly increasing its production capacity.
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This potential unionization comes as the UAW has been actively targeting the growing EV sector. If successful, it could have broader implications for labor relations in the rapidly evolving EV industry.
Why It Matters: Rivian Automotive is intensifying efforts to achieve profitability by 2025 through strategic initiatives, including a significant partnership with Volkswagen, cost-cutting measures, and the introduction of more affordable electric vehicles (EVs).
Rivian is also focusing on reducing production costs and plans to launch the R2 series, a line of budget-friendly EVs, by 2026.
Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42255070/musk-ally-ramaswamy-takes-aim-at-bidens-6-6b-loan-to-tesla-rival-rivian">criticized the Biden administration&#8217;s approval</a> of a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian.
Ramaswamy argues that the loan is an inefficient use of taxpayer money, estimating a cost of approximately $880,000 per job created, and suggests it may be a politically motivated move against Tesla. He has indicated that DOGE will scrutinize such expenditures upon taking office.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has reportedly found some units of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cybertruck">Cybertruck</a> with "cell dent" issues and the company has started replacing battery packs of those cars.
What Happened: According to a report <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/12/20/tesla-finds-cell-dent-issues-in-cybertrucks-starts-replacing-battery-packs/">by</a> Electrek, citing sources familiar with the matter, Tesla has identified the cell dent issue with some Cybertruck units and it has begun sending them back to Gigafactory Texas to solve the problem.
Tesla identified the issue in several inventory vehicles but has not found it in customer-delivered models. The Cybertruck is unique among Tesla&#8217;s lineup as the only vehicle using the company's in-house 4680 battery cells.
Tesla currently produces several thousand Cybertrucks weekly at Gigafactory Texas but has already issued multiple recalls. Many owners have reported frequent service visits, with some even asking Tesla if it would buy back those faulty units.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">No, I don't really want to talk about it &#x1f34b; After several failures in our sub 1500 VIN Cybertruck including but not limited to: front motor inverter, rear motor inverter, rear wheel steering, and more under 25k mi, I asked if Tesla would consider buying it back. Overall it's been… <a href="https://t.co/g0n7gvJeho">pic.twitter.com/g0n7gvJeho</a>
&mdash; The Kilowatts &#x1f697;&#x26a1;&#xFE0F; (@klwtts) <a href="https://twitter.com/klwtts/status/1869814610049806737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: While Tesla has big ambitions for the Cybertruck, it has recently faced demand hurdles. The EV giant reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42501487/cybertruck-production-rate-was-reduced-even-before-decembers-production-pause-says-tesla-researcher">reduced the production rate</a> of the Cybertruck, with over 9,000 units still in its inventory.
According to Tesla researcher Troy Teslike, Cybertruck production was reduced by over 55% on Nov. 10.
Tesla also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42283708/tesla-gives-cybertruck-production-line-workers-three-days-off-report">announced a three-day production pause</a>, giving workers on the Cybertruck line paid time off.
Another sign of possible demand hurdles is that Tesla is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42524912/teslas-99k-foundation-series-cybertrucks-still-available-a-sign-of-possible-demand-hurdles">still selling</a> its premium $99,990 foundation series Cybertruck, suggesting that it has not yet sold out all of its inventory.
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On Friday, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI unveiled its next-generation reasoning model, o3, as the successor to o1, capping off the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42332451/sam-altman-teases-12-days-of-openai-christmas-magic-users-predict-unveiling-of-sora-o1-reasoning-model-and-more">12 days of shipmas</a> announcements.
What Happened: On the final day of its &#8220;12 Days of OpenAI&#8221; event, the AI startup revealed o3, which brings significant advancements in reasoning and coding capabilities.
Alongside o3, Microsoft Corp.-backed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) OpenAI also introduced o3-mini, a smaller version designed for specific, more targeted applications.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We announced <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenAI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OpenAI</a> o1 just 3 months ago. Today, we announced o3. We have every reason to believe this trajectory will continue. <a href="https://t.co/Ia0b63RXIk">pic.twitter.com/Ia0b63RXIk</a>
&mdash; Noam Brown (@polynoamial) <a href="https://twitter.com/polynoamial/status/1870172996650053653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"We view this as the beginning of the next phase of AI. Where you can use these models to do increasingly complex tasks that require a lot of reasoning," stated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The company has begun rolling out o3 to select safety researchers, with plans for broader availability soon. The application window closes on Jan. 10.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">if you are a safety researcher, please consider applying to help test o3-mini and o3. excited to get these out for general availability soon. extremely proud of all of openai for the work and ingenuity that went into creating these models; they are great.
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1870176283851903152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Altman also stated that the o3-mini may launch by the end of January, followed by the full release of the o3 model.
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Notably, OpenAI skipped over naming the new model &#8220;o2,&#8221; to avoid potential trademark conflicts with British telecom provider O2, <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/openai-announces-new-reasoning-model-o3">according</a> to The Information.
Why It Matters: OpenAI's progress is evident in the ARC-AGI benchmark, where o3 scored 87.5% on the high compute setting, tripling o1's performance on the lower setting.
The ARC-AGI test is often used to measure progress toward achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by assessing a model's performance in areas that require advanced problem-solving and reasoning.
However, ARC-AGI co-creator François Chollet also noted that o3 struggles with "very easy tasks" in ARC-AGI, suggesting it has "fundamental differences" from human intelligence.&nbsp;
&#8220;While the new model is very impressive and represents a big milestone on the way towards AGI, I don&#8217;t believe this is AGI &#8212; there&#8217;s still a fair number of very easy ARC-AGI-1 tasks that o3 can&#8217;t solve, and we have early indications that ARC-AGI-2 will remain extremely challenging for o3,&#8221; Chollet stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Today OpenAI announced o3, its next-gen reasoning model. We&#39;ve worked with OpenAI to test it on ARC-AGI, and we believe it represents a significant breakthrough in getting AI to adapt to novel tasks. It scores 75.7% on the semi-private eval in low-compute mode (for $20 per task… <a href="https://t.co/ESQ9CNVCEA">pic.twitter.com/ESQ9CNVCEA</a>
&mdash; François Chollet (@fchollet) <a href="https://twitter.com/fchollet/status/1870169764762710376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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As part of its &#8220;12 Days of OpenAI&#8221; event, the AI startup rolled out the ChatGPT Search engine to all users, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42523020/chatgpt-search-goes-free-openai-challenges-googles-unbroken-search-dominance">including those on the free tier</a>.
The AI startup also unveiled its text-to-image model, Sora, and introduced a $200 monthly ChatGPT Pro <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42356469/openai-unveils-200-chatgpt-pro-subscription-inside-the-o1-reasoning-model-and-what-it-means-for-power-users">subscription</a>.
Earlier this month, 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>) also launched the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42446686/google-introduces-ai-agent-prototype-that-can-browse-the-web">second generation</a> of its Gemini AI model to regain its position at the forefront of the AI technology race.
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GOOG

GOOGL

MSFT

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Drops o3 Reasoning Model As o1's Successor: Greg Brockman Calls It A 'Breakthrough'

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) bagged a key win <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42520522/arm-qualcomm-face-off-in-court-what-to-expect-from-silicon-soap-opera">in its legal battle</a> against semiconductor design company Arm Holdings Plc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>).
What Happened: A federal jury in Delaware ruled that Qualcomm did not violate its licensing agreement with Arm, clearing a hurdle for the San Diego, California headquartered chipmaker.
Qualcomm's win was the result of a mistrial after the jury could not resolve one of the three questions put before it for deliberation. This means Arm can take Qualcomm to the court once again in the future.
While the ruling said Qualcomm did not breach its licensing agreement with Arm, the jury could not determine if Nuvia is guilty of doing so. Nuvia is a startup that was acquired by Qualcomm in 2021 for $1.4 billion.
Qualcomm used Nuvia to bolster its Snapdragon X line of chips that power some Windows laptops. The company projected savings of up to $1.4 billion a year thanks to Nuvia acquisition.
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Why It Matters: SoftBank Group-backed Arm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41481425/softbank-backed-arm-threatens-to-cancel-qualcomms-chip-design-license-ahead-of-trial-in-december">threatened to cancel</a> Qualcomm's chip design license ahead of the December trial.
Qualcomm's chips power many Android smartphones and tablets – these chip sales account for a large portion of the company's $39 billion revenue.
The company called it an attempt to "strong-arm a longtime partner."
"We are confident that Qualcomm&#8217;s rights under its agreement with Arm will be affirmed," a Qualcomm spokesperson said, according to the report.
Price Action: Qualcomm stock gained over 1.8% in after-hours trading to hover around $152.89, while Arm stock fell by over 1.4% to $132.15, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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QCOM

Qualcomm Bags Win In Chips Licensing Trial Against Arm, But The Battle Is Not Over Yet

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who had earlier expressed skepticism over Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) latest plan, shifted his stance after the passage of a spending package to avert a government shutdown.
What Happened: Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Musk praised Johnson's efforts saying, "The Speaker did a good job here, given the circumstances. It went from a bill that weighed pounds to a bill that weighed ounces."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Speaker did a good job here, given the circumstances. It went from a bill that weighed pounds to a bill that weighed ounces. Ball should now be in the Dem court. <a href="https://t.co/KnSwLEjvjd">https://t.co/KnSwLEjvjd</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1870236798267298044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Musk had previously questioned whether Johnson's plan, which involved a vote on the failed bill without a debt ceiling provision, was more aligned with Republicans or Democrats.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So is this a Republican bill or a Democrat bill? &#x1f914; <a href="https://t.co/C54cbLGoGR">https://t.co/C54cbLGoGR</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1870210936616755632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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On Friday, the House of Representatives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42633817/house-passes-spending-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown-sidesteps-trumps-demand-to-suspend-federal-debt-limi">passed a stopgap funding measure</a>, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown just hours before the deadline.
Following the passage of a spending package to avert a government shutdown, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said, &#8220;House Democrats have successfully stopped extreme MAGA Republicans from shutting down the government, crashing the economy, and hurting working-class Americans all across the land.&#8221;
In response to Jeffries' comments, Musk sarcastically congratulated him on the spending bill victory. His post featured a stack of documents split into two piles—one significantly larger than the other—seemingly critiquing the complexity of legislative processes.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Congratulations on your "victory", <a href="https://twitter.com/RepJeffries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RepJeffries</a> lol <a href="https://t.co/uxtHKXOamZ">pic.twitter.com/uxtHKXOamZ</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1870241934511329359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The House&#8217;s decision came after a week of intense Republican infighting.
Speaker Johnson had initially brokered a bipartisan funding deal with Democrats, but it was derailed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42566558/house-republicans-reject-spending-bill-under-pressure-from-trump-musk-government-faces-shutdown">opposition from both</a> President-elect Donald Trump and Musk.
&#8220;Your elected representatives have heard you and now the terrible bill is dead. The voice of the people has triumphed,&#8221; the tech mogul posted on X at the time.
To avoid a government shutdown set for midnight on Friday, Republican leaders unveiled a &#8220;Plan C.&#8221;&nbsp;
This strategy involved holding separate votes on three crucial measures: a short-term funding bill to extend government operations for three months, a $100 billion disaster relief package, and a $10 billion farm aid bill.
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Government

Politics

Elon Musk Changes Tone, Applauds Speaker Johnson: 'It Went From A Bill That Weighed Pounds To One That Weighed Ounces'

On Friday, the House of Representatives approved a stopgap funding bill, just hours before a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42544562/congressional-leaders-reach-bipartisan-deal-to-avert-government-shutdown">potential government shutdown</a>.
What Happened: The legislation, which extends funding into mid-March and includes disaster relief, now moves to the Senate, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/20/us/government-shutdown-trump-news">reported</a> the New York Times.
The bill passed with a vote of 366 to 34, with all &#8220;no&#8221; votes coming from Republicans, and one Democrat, Jasmine Crockett of Texas, voting present.
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The House removed a provision demanded by President-elect Donald Trump to suspend the federal debt limit, which had caused a Republican revolt on Thursday.
The Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), expressed confidence that the Senate would quickly pass the bill despite not including all Democratic priorities.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The House has overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the government open and I'm confident the Senate will pass it as well. We hope to get it passed as soon as possible. Though this bill does not include everything Democrats fought for, there are major victories in this bill for…
&mdash; Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenSchumer/status/1870263553271226399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The House&#8217;s decision followed a tumultuous week marked by Republican discord.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had initially reached a bipartisan funding agreement with Democrats, but it was derailed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42566558/house-republicans-reject-spending-bill-under-pressure-from-trump-musk-government-faces-shutdown">opposition from Trump</a> and Elon Musk.
To prevent a government shutdown set to begin at midnight on Friday, Republican leaders introduced a Plan C.
This approach involved holding separate votes on three key measures: a short-term funding bill to extend government operations for three months, a $100 billion disaster relief package, and a $10 billion bill for farm aid.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1870139884385538550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The bill&#8217;s passage is crucial to prevent a funding lapse at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, ensuring the continued operation of federal agencies.
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House Passes Spending Bill To Avert Government Shutdown, Sidesteps Trump's Demand To Suspend Federal Debt Limit

ICCT

Trading Halt: Halted at 7:50:00 p.m. ET - Trading Halt: Halt News Pending

Intuit (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.05% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.29%. Currently, Intuit has a market capitalization of $180.10 billion. 
Buying $1000 In INTU: If an investor had bought $1000 of INTU stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $29,211.80 today based on a price of $643.39 for INTU at the time of writing.
<h3>Intuit's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734738314_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

INTU

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 38.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 51.25%. Currently, FTAI Aviation has a market capitalization of $13.69 billion. 
Buying $100 In FTAI: If an investor had bought $100 of FTAI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $785.56 today based on a price of $133.49 for FTAI at the time of writing.
<h3>FTAI Aviation's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734737415_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

FTAI

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning FTAI Aviation Stock In The Last 5 Years

Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.53%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $179.01 billion. 
Buying $100 In CAT: If an investor had bought $100 of CAT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $390.57 today based on a price of $366.04 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734736508_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Caterpillar 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.48%. Currently, Morgan Stanley has a market capitalization of $198.32 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MS: If an investor had bought $1000 of MS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,433.75 today based on a price of $123.10 for MS at the time of writing.
<h3>Morgan Stanley's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734735609_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

JIADE LIMITED (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JDZG#NASDAQ">JDZG</a>) (the "Company"), a company that specializes in providing one-stop comprehensive education supporting services to adult education institutions, today announced that the Company received a &nbsp;letter (the "Notification Letter") from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on December 17, 2024, notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq.&nbsp;

JDZG

JIADE Receives Nasdaq Notification Letter Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

Modine Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.58% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.26%. Currently, Modine Manufacturing has a market capitalization of $6.24 billion. 
Buying $100 In MOD: If an investor had bought $100 of MOD stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $958.79 today based on a price of $118.89 for MOD at the time of writing.
<h3>Modine Manufacturing's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734734710_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Modine Manufacturing 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

On December 19, 2024, it was reported that Senator Markwayne Mullin executed a purchase of iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZU#BATS">EZU</a>) stock, valued between $100,001 and $250,000. The transaction, recorded in the December filing, was made on December 19, 2024.
At the time of writing, iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF shares are trading up 0.55% at $47.25.
<h3>Senator&#39;s Recent Trading Activity</h3>
In the past three years, Markwayne Mullin made 211 stock trades totaling more than $5.20 million. The largest trades involved stocks like Russell 1000 Ishares ETF and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trus Invesco High Yield Select ETF. Their most notable trades made recently include key transactions:
<ul>
<li>Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trus Invesco High Yield Select ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIYS#BATS">HIYS</a>): $250,001 - $500,000 Purchase</li>
<li>iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEFA#BATS">IEFA</a>): $100,001 - $250,000 Purchase</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZU#BATS">EZU</a>): $100,001 - $250,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here&#39;s a summary of Markwayne Mullin&#39;s recent trades:
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF</td>
<td>IEFA</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$100,001 - $250,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-11-27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF</td>
<td>IEMG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-11-27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF</td>
<td>EZU</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$100,001 - $250,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-11-27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco Actively Managed Exchange Traded</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-11-12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pimco Commoditiesplus Strategy Fund Class I-2</td>
<td>PCLPX</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2024-11-12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades?utm_source=insights-govtrades" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="Gov Trades Image" src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734714046_0.png" style="height:auto; max-width:100%" /></a>
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn&#39;t be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga&#39;s automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

General

HIYS

IEFA

This Senator Just Bought Up To $250K In iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF Stock

Murphy USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 21.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.22%. Currently, Murphy USA has a market capitalization of $10.53 billion. 
Buying $100 In MUSA: If an investor had bought $100 of MUSA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $435.98 today based on a price of $519.99 for MUSA at the time of writing.
<h3>Murphy USA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734733816_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

MUSA

$100 Invested In Murphy USA 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has described Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) current price action as part of its typical cycle.
What Happened: In an <a href="https://x.com/Scaramucci/status/1870118849959399556">X</a> post on Friday, he explained that Bitcoin is purging leveraged, short-term momentum trades, a normal phenomenon in its market evolution.
However, Scaramucci also suggested that some altcoins may have experienced their "last hurrah" and could be done for good.
Meanwhile, crypto entrepreneur JC X <a href="https://x.com/Scaramucci/status/1870118849959399556">believes</a> human behaviour remains consistent: when Bitcoin surges, investors feel wealthier and take on more risks, often chasing gains in altcoins due to FOMO. This dynamic suggests altcoins may still have another rally in store.
In an interview, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42491094/anthony-scaramucci-upgrades-his-lamborghinibut-not-at-the-cost-of-selling-bitcoin-why-would-i-sell">Scaramucci expressed optimism</a> about Bitcoin&#8217;s future, stating he would never sell his holdings for luxury purchases. He emphasized Bitcoin's potential to attract <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42378636/scaramucci-bitcoin-is-a-volatile-asset-but-ready-for-prime-time-institutional-investing">mainstream institutional investment.</a>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42617815/are-microstrategys-bitcoin-purchases-on-hold-in-january">Are MicroStrategy&#8217;s Bitcoin Purchases On Hold In January?</a>
Why It Matters: Cathie Wood of ARK Invest remains bullish on Bitcoin, projecting a price of $1.5 million by 2030, citing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42609380/cathie-wood-says-bitcoin-is-more-scarce-than-gold-predicts-ma-surge-under-trump-2-0">scarcity compared to gold</a>. 
A 10x Research report highlighted macroeconomic challenges, including the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42612972/bitcoins-2025-outlook-suddenly-looks-uncertain-heres-why">signaling a cautious year ahead</a> for traders and investors.
An expert from Foresight Ventures noted that Bitcoin's recent pullback marks its first significant correction since post-election euphoria. 
The analyst stated that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42614273/bitcoin-crashes-10-ethereum-xrp-down-18-dogecoin-craters-28-what-is-going-on">20% corrections are typical</a> in bull markets, serving as consolidations rather than trend reversals.
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<h2>Upgrades</h2>

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	<li>For Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNSL#NASDAQ">CNSL</a>), Citigroup upgraded the previous rating of Sell to Neutral. Consolidated Comms Hldgs earned $0.09 in the second quarter, compared to $0.21 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $9.89 and a 52-week-low of $4.45. Consolidated Comms Hldgs closed at $7.69 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Barrington Research upgraded the previous rating for Dolby Laboratories Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLB#NYSE">DLB</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. For the third quarter, Dolby Laboratories had an EPS of $0.71, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.86. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $104.74 and a 52-week-low of $63.45. Dolby Laboratories closed at $97.10 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>According to Citigroup, the prior rating for AllianceBernstein Holding LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AB#NYSE">AB</a>) was changed from Neutral to Buy. For the second quarter, AllianceBernstein Holding had an EPS of $0.91, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.61. The stock has a 52-week-high of $48.83 and a 52-week-low of $26.33. At the end of the last trading period, AllianceBernstein Holding closed at $48.27.</li>
	<li>Raymond James upgraded the previous rating for Encompass Health Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>) from Outperform to Strong Buy. For the second quarter, Encompass Health had an EPS of $1.17, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.31. The stock has a 52-week-high of $89.68 and a 52-week-low of $60.44. At the end of the last trading period, Encompass Health closed at $83.25.</li>
	<li>According to Stephens &amp; Co., the prior rating for GreenSky Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSKY#NASDAQ">GSKY</a>) was changed from Underweight to Equal-Weight. For the second quarter, GreenSky had an EPS of $0.25, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.06. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $7.40 and a 52-week-low of $3.34. GreenSky closed at $6.57 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Deutsche Bank upgraded the previous rating for Bloomin Brands Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) from Hold to Buy. In the second quarter, Bloomin Brands showed an EPS of $0.81, compared to $0.74 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Bloomin Brands shows a 52-week-high of $32.81 and a 52-week-low of $10.34. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $25.13.</li>
	<li>For Balchem Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCPC#NASDAQ">BCPC</a>), HC Wainwright &amp; Co. upgraded the previous rating of to Buy. For the second quarter, Balchem had an EPS of $0.93, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.85. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $139.59 and a 52-week-low of $92.60. Balchem closed at $134.89 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>For Capri Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>), MKM Partners upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. For the first quarter, Capri Holdings had an EPS of $1.42, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.04. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $59.60 and a 52-week-low of $13.80. Capri Holdings closed at $56.31 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>According to Susquehanna, the prior rating for First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) was changed from Neutral to Positive. In the second quarter, First Solar showed an EPS of $0.77, compared to $0.39 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $112.50 and a 52-week-low of $58.34. At the end of the last trading period, First Solar closed at $86.04.</li>
	<li>Evercore ISI Group upgraded the previous rating for Veoneer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNE#NYSE">VNE</a>) from Underperform to In-Line. Veoneer earned $0.89 in the second quarter, compared to $0.80 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Veoneer shows a 52-week-high of $32.70 and a 52-week-low of $9.56. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $31.32.</li>
	<li>For Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFI#NASDAQ">INFI</a>), JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. Infinity Pharmaceuticals earned $0.13 in the second quarter, compared to $0.16 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Infinity Pharmaceuticals shows a 52-week-high of $5.98 and a 52-week-low of $0.82. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $2.12.</li>
	<li>According to Raymond James, the prior rating for LKQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>) was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. LKQ earned $1.13 in the second quarter, compared to $0.53 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $52.99 and a 52-week-low of $26.73. LKQ closed at $50.75 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Piper Sandler upgraded the previous rating for Avantor Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>) from Neutral to Overweight. Avantor earned $0.35 in the second quarter, compared to $0.19 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Avantor shows a 52-week-high of $38.04 and a 52-week-low of $20.27. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $37.58.</li>
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<h2>Downgrades</h2>

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	<li>For Lufax Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LU#NYSE">LU</a>), Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. Interestingly, in the first quarter, Lufax Holding&#39;s EPS was $0.30. The current stock performance of Lufax Holding shows a 52-week-high of $19.56 and a 52-week-low of $7.05. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $7.50.</li>
	<li>For Teladoc Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDOC#NYSE">TDOC</a>), Argus Research downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. Teladoc Health earned $0.86 in the second quarter, compared to $0.34 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Teladoc Health shows a 52-week-high of $308.00 and a 52-week-low of $129.74. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $148.45.</li>
	<li>Deutsche Bank downgraded the previous rating for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) from Buy to Hold. Estee Lauder Cos earned $1.62 in the third quarter, compared to $0.86 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $336.56 and a 52-week-low of $187.75. Estee Lauder Cos closed at $333.83 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>For Byline Bancorp Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BY#NYSE">BY</a>), Stephens &amp; Co. downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the second quarter, Byline Bancorp had an EPS of $0.77, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.24. The stock has a 52-week-high of $25.78 and a 52-week-low of $10.49. At the end of the last trading period, Byline Bancorp closed at $24.61.</li>
	<li>For Balchem Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCPC#NASDAQ">BCPC</a>), Stephens &amp; Co. downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the second quarter, Balchem had an EPS of $0.93, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.85. The current stock performance of Balchem shows a 52-week-high of $139.59 and a 52-week-low of $92.60. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $134.89.</li>
	<li>Goldman Sachs downgraded the previous rating for Liberty Oilfield Services Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) from Buy to Neutral. For the second quarter, Liberty Oilfield Services had an EPS of $0.31, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.55. The stock has a 52-week-high of $17.78 and a 52-week-low of $5.47. At the end of the last trading period, Liberty Oilfield Services closed at $10.19.</li>
	<li>William Blair downgraded the previous rating for AptarGroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. In the second quarter, AptarGroup showed an EPS of $0.91, compared to $0.80 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $158.97 and a 52-week-low of $110.34. AptarGroup closed at $128.92 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>For ResMed Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>), Needham downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. ResMed earned $1.30 in the third quarter, compared to $1.29 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of ResMed shows a 52-week-high of $272.75 and a 52-week-low of $165.72. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $271.80.</li>
	<li>For Misonix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSON#NASDAQ">MSON</a>), BTIG downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. For the third quarter, Misonix had an EPS of $0.22, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.34. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $26.86 and a 52-week-low of $11.04. Misonix closed at $26.54 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>For Telephone and Data Systems Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>), JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Underweight. Telephone and Data earned $0.48 in the first quarter, compared to $0.59 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $26.51 and a 52-week-low of $16.38. Telephone and Data closed at $22.35 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for W.W. Grainger Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. In the second quarter, W.W. Grainger showed an EPS of $4.27, compared to $3.75 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $479.87 and a 52-week-low of $333.10. At the end of the last trading period, W.W. Grainger closed at $444.58.</li>
	<li>According to Keybanc, the prior rating for SciPlay Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCPL#NASDAQ">SCPL</a>) was changed from Overweight to Sector Weight. SciPlay earned $0.21 in the first quarter, compared to $0.19 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $21.74 and a 52-week-low of $11.76. SciPlay closed at $16.09 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
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<h2>Initiations</h2>

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	<li>Craig-Hallum initiated coverage on Forma Therapeutics Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMTX#NASDAQ">FMTX</a>) with a Buy rating. The price target for Forma Therapeutics Hldgs is set to $58.00. Interestingly, in the first quarter, Forma Therapeutics Hldgs&#39;s EPS was $0.76. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $56.33 and a 52-week-low of $21.10. Forma Therapeutics Hldgs closed at $22.89 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Macquarie initiated coverage on Rush Street Interactive Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSI#NYSE">RSI</a>) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Rush Street Interactive is set to $21.00. In the first quarter, Rush Street Interactive earned $0.08. The stock has a 52-week-high of $26.55 and a 52-week-low of $9.47. At the end of the last trading period, Rush Street Interactive closed at $9.85.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, Gordon Haskett initiated coverage on DoorDash Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NYSE">DASH</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $206.00 for DoorDash. DoorDash earned $0.34 in the first quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $256.09 and a 52-week-low of $110.13. At the end of the last trading period, DoorDash closed at $174.29.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, Gordon Haskett initiated coverage on Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $65.00 for Uber Technologies. In the first quarter, Uber Technologies showed an EPS of $0.06, compared to $0.64 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $64.05 and a 52-week-low of $28.48. At the end of the last trading period, Uber Technologies closed at $43.46.</li>
	<li>Gordon Haskett initiated coverage on Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Hold rating. The price target for Lyft is set to $59.00. Lyft earned $0.35 in the first quarter, compared to $0.32 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $68.28 and a 52-week-low of $21.34. Lyft closed at $55.32 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>With a Neutral rating, Baird initiated coverage on Marketwise Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKTW#NASDAQ">MKTW</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $16.00 for Marketwise. The stock has a 52-week-high of Missing 52-Week High and a 52-week-low of Missing 52-Week Low . At the end of the last trading period, Marketwise closed at $14.07.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, Guggenheim initiated coverage on PMV Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMVP#NASDAQ">PMVP</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $56.00 for PMV Pharmaceuticals. Interestingly, in the first quarter, PMV Pharmaceuticals&#39;s EPS was $0.26. The stock has a 52-week-high of $63.22 and a 52-week-low of $26.38. At the end of the last trading period, PMV Pharmaceuticals closed at $34.01.</li>
	<li>William Blair initiated coverage on Kura Sushi USA Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) with an Outperform rating. For the third quarter, Kura Sushi USA had an EPS of $0.54, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.26. The stock has a 52-week-high of $56.98 and a 52-week-low of $10.00. At the end of the last trading period, Kura Sushi USA closed at $48.62.</li>
	<li>With an Outperform rating, Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGY#NYSE">MGY</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $18.00 for Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas. For the second quarter, Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas had an EPS of No EPS Value , compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.08. The stock has a 52-week-high of $16.38 and a 52-week-low of $4.09. At the end of the last trading period, Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas closed at $14.00.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, Stifel initiated coverage on Levi Strauss &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $38.00 for Levi Strauss. For the second quarter, Levi Strauss had an EPS of $0.23, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.48. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $30.84 and a 52-week-low of $11.91. Levi Strauss closed at $27.52 at the end of the last trading period.</li>
	<li>Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Cano Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CANO#NYSE">CANO</a>) with an Outperform rating. The price target for Cano Health is set to $18.00. The current stock performance of Cano Health shows a 52-week-high of $16.17 and a 52-week-low of $9.53. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $10.75.</li>
	<li>Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) with a Neutral rating. The price target for ChargePoint Holdings is set to $24.00. ChargePoint Holdings earned $0.17 in the first quarter. The current stock performance of ChargePoint Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $36.86 and a 52-week-low of $19.04. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $23.65.</li>
	<li>With a Buy rating, B. Riley Securities initiated coverage on Byrna Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>). The price target seems to have been set at $31.00 for Byrna Technologies. Interestingly, in the second quarter, Byrna Technologies&#39;s EPS was $0.16. The current stock performance of Byrna Technologies shows a 52-week-high of $27.27 and a 52-week-low of $1.25. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $24.00.</li>
	<li>Keybanc initiated coverage on Rapid7 Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPD#NASDAQ">RPD</a>) with an Overweight rating. The price target for Rapid7 is set to $135.00. For the first quarter, Rapid7 had an EPS of $0.03, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.09. The stock has a 52-week-high of $117.12 and a 52-week-low of $56.02. At the end of the last trading period, Rapid7 closed at $113.75.</li>
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Italian shipbuilding giant <a href="https://www.fincantieri.com/en/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Fincantieri</a> recently announced the construction of a ship repair and maintenance yard at Mexico&#39;s Port of Progreso.&nbsp;

The new shipyard will be part of an ongoing expansion and modernization project at the port, located in Mexico&#39;s Yucat&aacute;n state, near the capital city of M&eacute;rida.

&quot;The project envisages two masonry dry docks, the largest in the Americas, able to harbor ships up to 400 meters (over 1,320 feet) in length, particularly cruise ships, large cargos and oil and gas vessels,&quot; Fincantieri said in a <a href="https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2020/fincantieri-agreement-with-the-yucatan-government-for-a-new-shipyard/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">release</a>. &quot;The yard will also have a lifting platform for units up to 150 meters in length, about 1,000 meters [of] docks, cranes, workshops, special equipment, offices and warehouses.&quot;

According to a <a href="https://twitter.com/mauvila?lang=en" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">tweet</a> by Yucat&aacute;n Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal, Fincantieri will invest $150 million in the new shipyard.

Fincantieri anticipates that construction will begin in early 2021, with the Mexican government managing the dredging and construction of infrastructure. The shipyard will be developed in phases, which the company plans to complete by 2027.

Once completed, the facility could support up to 700 full-time employees and supply a downstream network involving up to 2,500 workers during peak times, the company said.

The geographic position of the Port of Progreso on the Gulf of Mexico was one of the determining factors in making the investment, said Giorgio Rizzo di Grado e di Premuda, administrative director of Fincantieri.

&quot;The new Progreso shipyard will be strategically placed to serve the merchant operators of this area, benefiting from the nearby Yucat&aacute;n navigation channel, a natural outlet to the Atlantic Ocean,&quot; Premuda said in a statement. &quot;The Gulf is also a region with a strong concentration of oil- and gas-related operations, with offshore exploration, production and storage of oil and natural gas.&quot;

Fincantieri (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/FNCNF#OTC">FNCNF</a>), founded in 1959, is based in Trieste, Italy. The company, one of the largest shipbuilders in the world, constructs both commercial and military vessels.&nbsp;

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