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Great-West Lifeco provides life insurance, health insurance, retirement products, asset management, recordkeeping services, and reinsurance products in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The Canada business contributes approximately 31% of adjusted earnings and has leading market positions in group insurance, group retirement, and individual insurance. The company operates the second-largest recordkeeping business under the Empower brand in the United States, with an earnings contribution from the country approximating 26%. Great-West Lifeco also offers various products across Europe markets with a strong presence in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. The Europe segment contributed around 21% of adjusted earnings and the reinsurance business accounts for around 22% of adjusted earnings.

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Shares of autonomous driving technology leader Pony AI Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42228142/symbotic-unusual-machines-vci-global-pony-ai-tesla-why-these-5-stocks-are-on-investors-radars-today">debuted on Nasdaq in November</a>.
The Fremont, California-based company has the largest fleet of Level 4 autonomous mobility, offering robotaxi and robotruck services across China, according to Goldman Sachs.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/635ac86c2048c300015a37cd/allen-chang">Analyst Allen Chang</a> initiated coverage of Pony AI with a Buy rating and a price target of $19.60.
The Pony AI Thesis: The company is the first to operate completely driverless robotaxis in four tier-1 cities in China, having obtained regulatory permits for providing robotaxi services to the general public, Chang said in the initiation note.
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While competition is a concern, it will take time for other companies to develop a vehicle that does not need any safety drivers to offer a better riding experience to passengers versus traditional taxis, the analyst stated. 
"Besides, it also takes time to accumulate autonomous driving mileage / track record to earn the operation license from governments," he added.
"Pony AI continues to make progress on robotaxi commercialization, and we expect a revenue CAGR of 27% in 2024-27E on ramp up of its robotaxi fleet operation and start of licenses fee contribution from robotaxi solutions, then a 158% CAGR over 2027-30E with accelerated scale expansion, driving EBITDA and NI to turn positive in 2030E," Chang further wrote.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 29 uncommon options trades for Boeing.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $323,005, and 23 are calls, for a total amount of $880,234.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $200.0 for Boeing over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Boeing's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Boeing's significant trades, within a strike price range of $140.0 to $200.0, over the past month.
<h3>Boeing 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734967838_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$154.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$113.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">821</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">812</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$48.2</td>
<td>$47.7</td>
<td>$48.2</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$48.2K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Boeing</h3>
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and Global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with Lockheed, Northrop, and several other firms to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
In light of the recent options history for Boeing, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Boeing</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,879,101, the price of BA is down -0.28% at $176.86. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Boeing</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $190.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Boeing, which currently sits at a price target of $190. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NOW, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for ServiceNow.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 21% bullish and 64%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $130,910, and 11 are calls, for a total amount of $1,080,381.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $230.0 to $1140.0 for ServiceNow over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of ServiceNow stands at 47.88, with a total volume reaching 98.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in ServiceNow, situated within the strike price corridor from $230.0 to $1140.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>ServiceNow Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734967832_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$280.6</td>
<td>$272.5</td>
<td>$272.5</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$545.0K</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$861.7</td>
<td>$848.5</td>
<td>$855.58</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$85.5K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$862.1</td>
<td>$855.3</td>
<td>$855.3</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$85.5K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$399.8</td>
<td>$393.8</td>
<td>$397.93</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$79.5K</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$321.8</td>
<td>$315.6</td>
<td>$315.6</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$63.1K</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ServiceNow</h3>
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
In light of the recent options history for ServiceNow, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>ServiceNow's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 86,368, with NOW's price down by -1.13%, positioned at $1078.87.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with XOM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Exxon Mobil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 22%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $141,045, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $265,371.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $42.5 and $115.0 for Exxon Mobil, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Exxon Mobil's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Exxon Mobil's whale activity within a strike price range from $42.5 to $115.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Exxon Mobil Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734967826_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.1K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.25</td>
<td>$61.1</td>
<td>$63.13</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$63.1K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>16.0K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$8.02</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>837</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.92</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>16.0K</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Exxon Mobil, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Exxon Mobil Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,980,999, with XOM's price down by -0.4%, positioned at $105.45.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Exxon Mobil</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $123.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Sector Perform with a price target of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $127. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $134. 
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Imperial Oil (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMO#AMEX">IMO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.62% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.39%. Currently, Imperial Oil has a market capitalization of $32.81 billion. 
Buying $1000 In IMO: If an investor had bought $1000 of IMO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,314.74 today based on a price of $61.23 for IMO at the time of writing.
<h3>Imperial Oil's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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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.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Kevin O&#8217;Leary, the well-known entrepreneur and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42559810/people-think-kevin-oleary-is-the-mean-shark-but-he-says-im-not-mean-i-just-tell-the-truth-to-keep-families-from-going-broke">investor from Shark Tank</a>, has weighed in on why so many tech CEOs and business leaders are suddenly cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. During a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oML1qbX1_uM">interview</a> on Fox &amp; Friends, O&#8217;Leary said it's not just about Trump's corporate tax policies – the real reason is deregulation.
For context, Trump's policies, such as maintaining the 21% corporate tax rate, undoubtedly appeal to businesses. However, according to O'Leary, the bigger draw is Trump's commitment to cutting federal red tape, making it easier for businesses to grow and operate without constant legal battles and administrative hurdles.
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O&#8217;Leary pointed out that federal deregulation under Trump's administration is particularly attractive to companies involved in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/m-a">mergers and acquisitions</a>. He noted that Trump will "cool off all these pursuits and change many of the administrative rules that make it harder to get things done."
In simple terms, businesses see Trump as someone who will make it easier for them to operate without worrying about constant interference from regulators. That's a huge selling point for companies looking to expand or innovate.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CEOs See Trump as &#8216;The Guy&#8217;</h2>
O&#8217;Leary was direct about why CEOs are eager to meet with Trump. &#8220;They're not stupid,&#8221; he said. &#8220;They're saying, &#8216;Well, I think I'm going to go suck up with him because he's the guy for sure for the next two years.'&#8221;
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This isn't just about tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg or Jeff Bezos. O&#8217;Leary said leaders from various industries – and even other countries – are lining up to meet with Trump, recognizing his influence and power in shaping business policy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Donations for Trump&#8217;s Inauguration</h2>
Mark Zuckerberg and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42479253/jeff-bezos-amazon-pledges-1-million-to-trumps-inaugural-event-following-in-the-footsteps-of-mark-zuckerberg-and-meta">Jeff Bezos have each contributed $1 million</a> through their companies, Meta Platforms and Amazon. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining them, making a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42485193/sam-altman-to-donate-1m-to-trumps-inauguration-fund-following-zuckerberg-bezos-eager-to-support">personal donation of $1 million</a>. Perhaps surprisingly, the trading platform Robinhood has donated $2 million.
O&#8217;Leary highlighted that these donations represent a shift in attitude among business leaders. This is about aligning with Trump's vision for the economy and acknowledging his dominance in shaping the future of policy.&nbsp;
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Altman, for instance, has publicly praised Trump's commitment to advancing AI infrastructure, a sentiment echoed by other tech leaders. &#8220;President Donald Trump will lead our country into the age of AI and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead,&#8221; he said.
The President-elect&#8217;s ability to remove regulatory roadblocks has made him an attractive ally for business leaders, regardless of their personal opinions about him.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Deregulation Can Be Harmful</h2>
While <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42383725/trump-administrations-deregulation-efforts-to-lift-energy-oil-and-gas-sectors-ai-frenzy-to-aid-faang-stocks-and-nvidia-says-fintech-insider">deregulation is a win for businesses</a>, it can also result in significant drawbacks. <a href="https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2013/wp13247.pdf">Reduced oversight</a> often opens the door to harmful practices, such as environmental damage, compromised safety standards and unfair labor practices. It can also mean fewer consumer protections, which could let businesses focus more on profits than on doing what's right for people.
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<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju upgraded the rating for Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACRS#NASDAQ">ACRS</a>) from Neutral to Buy and maintained the price target of $20. Aclaris Therapeutics shares closed at $2.72 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Crispin Love upgraded GCM Grosvenor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCMG#NASDAQ">GCMG</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $12.5 to $14. GCM Grosvenor shares closed at $11.75 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GCMG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Buck Horne upgraded the rating for PotlatchDeltic Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCH#NASDAQ">PCH</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $45 price target. PotlatchDeltic shares closed at $38.75 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PCH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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The Details: Rumble on Friday announced that Tether plans to buy 103.33 million shares of its common stock for $7.50 per share, representing $775 million in gross proceeds. Tether offers the most widely used dollar <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stablecoins">stablecoin</a> with more than 350 million users. 
Rumble plans to use $250 million of the gross proceeds to support growth initiatives, while the remaining funds will be used for a self-tender offer of up to 70 million Rumble shares at the same price as Tether&#8217;s investment.
Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski does not intend to sell more than 10 million shares of common stock in the tender offer. He will retain his controlling stake in the company.
&#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,&#8221; Pavlovski said.
&#8220;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.&#8221;
Rumble&#8217;s existing board and governance structure, including Pavlovski&#8217;s super-majority voting control, will remain unchanged following the closing of the transaction. 
Tether will own a minority position in Rumble&#8217;s outstanding common stock, but will not have the right to designate any members of the board. The investment and tender offer are expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. 
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RUM Price Action: At the time of writing, Rumble shares were up 79.8% at $12.92, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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