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Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is experiencing a drop in its market share in China. This decline is attributed to a decrease in iPhone shipments, as reported by&nbsp;supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. 
What Happened: &nbsp;Kuo, an analyst at TF&nbsp;Securities, <a href="https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/apple-likely-to-face-fiercer-challenges-in-2025-requiring-caution-against-potential-downside-risks-5cec099e1d5d">revealed</a> that Apple has been &#8220;cautious&#8221; in discussing its&nbsp;2025 iPhone production plans with&nbsp;key suppliers. Despite&nbsp;the expected launch of the&nbsp;new iPhone SE 4, Kuo forecasts a 6% year-over-year decline in shipments&nbsp;for the first half of&nbsp;2025.
He also expects Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;market share to continue to&nbsp;decline, attributing this to the thin design of two upcoming iPhone models, which may only support eSIM, a feature not widely promoted in the Chinese market.
"These two models could face shipping momentum challenges unless their design is modified," he said.
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In December, while overall smartphone shipments in China remained stable year-over-year, iPhone shipments saw a decline of 10% to 12%. Kuo pointed out that Apple's on-device artificial intelligence feature, Apple Intelligence, has yet to drive hardware upgrades or boost services revenue.
For 2024, Apple's estimated iPhone shipments were around 220 million units, with projections for 2025 ranging from 220 million to 225 million, falling short of the market consensus of 240 million or more, according to Kuo.
Why It Matters: This news comes in the wake of a series of challenges for Apple. Earlier in the month, an analyst downgraded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42854151/apple-faces-downgrade-amid-iphone-challenges-turns-to-news-for-growth">Apple from Neutral to Sell </a>and lowered the price target from $202 to $188. MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett cited the lack of traction for iPhone 16 models featuring artificial intelligence and ongoing geopolitical tensions with China.
Apple also reached a $95 million settlement in a lawsuit regarding allegations of unauthorized Siri recordings. After the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42903742/apple-clarifies-siri-privacy-policy-after-95-million-settlement-over-allegations-of-unauthorized-rec">Siri privacy policies</a> lawsuit, the company clarified that it has never sold or used Siri data for marketing purposes.
Despite these controversies, Apple&#8217;s CEO&nbsp;Tim Cook&nbsp;saw a significant increase in his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42931220/apple-ceo-tim-cook-took-home-74-6-million-in-2024-up-18-despite-ai-and-siri-privacy-controversies">annual compensation in 2024</a>. Cook's total compensation for 2024 rose by 18% from the previous year, reaching $74.6 million,&nbsp;the company said in a proxy filing on Friday.
Price Action: On Friday, Apple's stock saw a 2.41% decrease, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Apple has a consensus price target of $245.17, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings">according to 30 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a> The most recent ratings, issued by MoffettNathanson, Bernstein, and B of A Securities on Jan. 7 and 3, 2025, suggest an average price target of $234.67, implying a slight downside of -0.99% based on these assessments.
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Economist and trader&nbsp;Alex Kruger&nbsp;has expressed a bullish outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), despite the cryptocurrency currently trading 13% below its all-time high.
What Happened: Kruger believes that Bitcoin has significant potential for growth and is far from reaching the peak of its cycle.
He attributes this optimism to&nbsp;the approval of spot Bitcoin&nbsp;exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January&nbsp;2024, which he suggests may alter Bitcoin&#8217;s traditional four-year halving cycles.
"The&nbsp;introduction of the ETF and&nbsp;the significant flows they bring&nbsp;make the correlation between risk&nbsp;and Bitcoin more sustainable," Kruger said on a recent episode of the Unchained podcast.
He emphasized that current market conditions are evolving, with the halving&#8217;s impact diminishing and the presence of ETFs.
However, Kruger cautioned that a supercycle does not imply continuous upward movement.
He explained, &#8220;We have shorter corrections&#8230;&nbsp;smaller drawdowns that last for&nbsp;shorter periods,&#8221; provided equities and the economy perform well.
As of now, Bitcoin is priced at $94,343, approximately 13% below its peak of $108,268.
Why It Matters: The prediction of a Bitcoin supercycle comes amid a backdrop of diverse opinions on the cryptocurrency&#8217;s future.
Recently,&nbsp;Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of SkyBridge Capital, shared his strategy on Bitcoin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42906639/anthony-scaramucci-was-asked-about-his-take-profit-strategy-on-bitcointhis-is-what-he-said">emphasizing a focus on altcoins</a> like Solana while maintaining his Bitcoin holdings.
Scaramucci noted that the market&#8217;s maturity could lead to Bitcoin lending and earning mechanisms akin to traditional banking.
Conversely, economist&nbsp;Peter Schiff&nbsp;criticized Bitcoin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42894166/peter-schiff-counters-bitcoins-safe-haven-narrative-amid-forecast-of-impending-fiat-train-wreck-there-is-no-riskier-asset">labeling it as the riskiest asset</a>, challenging its reputation as a safe haven. Schiff&#8217;s comments highlight the ongoing debate about Bitcoin&#8217;s role in financial markets.
Additionally,&nbsp;Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, speculated that changes in U.S. banking regulations could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42802338/bitcoin-to-hit-1-million-arthur-hayes-says-another-signpost-has-appeared-amid-us-debt-concerns">potentially drive Bitcoin&#8217;s value to $1 million</a>. Hayes pointed to possible exemptions from the supplementary leverage ratio rule as a catalyst for increased liquidity and Bitcoin&#8217;s price surge.
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Price Action: Bitcoin was trading at $94,398 at the time of writing, up by 0.43% in the past 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), on Friday criticized Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41894509/apples-next-big-bet-think-smaller-says-analyst-there-will-never-be-another-iphone">lack of innovation</a> and restrictive policies. He also hinted at the potential downfall of the tech giant if it doesn&#8217;t adapt to the rapidly changing industry.
What Happened: In a podcast with Joe Rogan, Zuckerberg expressed his views on Apple&#8217;s recent performance. He stated that Apple has been coasting on its past success and hasn&#8217;t "really invented anything great in a while."
"Steve Jobs invented the iPhone and now they're just kind of sitting on it 20 years later," he said, adding Tim Cook-led tech giant has "been so off their game in terms of not really releasing many innovative things."
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While acknowledging the iPhone as a groundbreaking invention, he criticized Apple&#8217;s restrictive policies, which he believed would stifle competition and innovation. He also highlighted the financial impact of Apple&#8217;s policies on Meta, citing potential profit increases if Apple were to relax its rules.
"if you just don't do a good job for like 10 years, eventually, you're just going to get beat by someone."
He also mentioned Meta&#8217;s ongoing issues with Apple, particularly the 30% cut Apple takes on some App Store transactions which "feel arbitrary." These restrictions have reportedly hindered Meta&#8217;s hardware competition and led to significant losses in advertising revenue.
If the iPhone maker&#8217;s "random rules" didn't apply, his company would make "twice as much profit or something" based on his "back of the envelope calculation," Zuckerberg said.
Why It Matters: Zuckerberg&#8217;s comments come at a time when Apple is facing increasing scrutiny over its App Store policies and alleged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37447136/apple-faces-class-action-lawsuit-for-alleged-icloud-monopoly-they-are-generating-almost-pure-profit">monopoly over smartphones.</a> The company is under pressure to open up its ecosystem, with regulatory changes in the EU and&nbsp;a lawsuit from the U.S.&nbsp;Department of Justice. Despite facing pressure <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/06/39530832/apple-battles-with-the-eu-over-app-store-policies-while-their-30-recovery-could-propel-their-stock">from regulatory bodies</a> and lawsuits, Apple has shown no signs of opening up its closed ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been rebranding and expanding its focus on the metaverse, a virtual reality space. The company&#8217;s rift with Apple is significant, given the latter&#8217;s dominance in the smartphone market and its potential impact on Meta&#8217;s future developments.
In April of last year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38424000/mark-zuckerberg-shades-apple-vision-pro-once-again-calls-it-fashionable-ai-glasses-without-a-display">Zuckerberg criticized Apple's Vision Pro</a>. During Meta&#8217;s first-quarter earnings call, he expressed doubt about the widespread appeal of augmented reality (AR) glasses, especially those lacking &#8220;full holographic displays.&#8221; In a subtle dig at the Vision Pro, Zuckerberg said, "It seems clear that there&#8217;s also a significant market for fashionable AI glasses without a display.&#8221;
Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock has risen by 27.21% over the past year but has dropped 2.56% so far in 2025, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro data</a>. In comparison, Meta saw a 66.24% increase over the past year and a 4.45% gain in 2025.
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'Steve Jobs Invented The iPhone And Now They're Just...Sitting On It:' Mark Zuckerberg Hints At Apple's Potential Downfall Amid iPhone Maker's 'Random Rules'

Amid growing concerns over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tiktok">potential ban of TikTok</a> in the U.S., TikTok creators are leading an online campaign aimed at convincing President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;to stop the impending ban.
What Happened: TikTok creator&nbsp;Tiffany Cianci&nbsp;took to live-streaming outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, urging fellow TikTok users to inundate Trump with messages in support of the app, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-10/tiktokers-put-hope-in-online-campaign-to-get-trump-to-end-us-ban">to</a> a report by Bloomberg.
This initiative comes as the Supreme Court deliberates on a law that mandates&nbsp;ByteDance Ltd.&nbsp;to divest TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations by Jan. 19 or face a shutdown.
Cianci's broadcast attracted approximately 180,000 viewers. "We don't need the Supreme Court to save TikTok," she said.
"This is a promise Trump made and it is a promise he used to get a large number of young people to vote for him. We are calling on him to deliver immediately," she added, according to the report.
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The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments on the legislation that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations. She emphasized that Trump, as president-elect, could intervene and encourage followers to post on his social media accounts.
Last year, a similar campaign was launched to sway Congress but did not succeed. However, Trump has shown a willingness to delay the ban, citing a &#8220;warm spot&#8221; for TikTok. He has met with TikTok CEO&nbsp;Shou Chew&nbsp;and requested the Supreme Court to postpone the law until his inauguration on January 20.
Despite the Supreme Court&#8217;s inclination to uphold the law, Cianci and other creators remain hopeful.
Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42919029/supreme-court-hears-tiktok-oral-arguments">Supreme Court&#8217;s decision</a> on TikTok&#8217;s future in the U.S. is critical, as the app boasts around 170 million users in the country. The case stems from a law passed by Congress last year, which requires ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
This legal battle has drawn significant attention, with investor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42834240/kevin-oleary-joins-the-peoples-bid-for-tiktok-as-pending-ban-looms">Kevin O&#8217;Leary</a>&nbsp;joining a group attempting to purchase TikTok before the deadline.
Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42712643/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-delay-tiktok-ban-as-he-pursues-a-political-resolution">current stance</a> represents a shift from his previous efforts to ban TikTok due to its Chinese ownership. He has sought a &#8220;political resolution&#8221; and asked the Supreme Court to delay the ban, marking a notable change in his approach.
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The&nbsp;Trump Organization on Friday&nbsp;announced an ethics plan that will see President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump distancing himself from the company&#8217;s day-to-day operations.
What Happened: The Trump Organization revealed that Trump will not be involved in the company&#8217;s daily management once he assumes office. The company also pledged not to&nbsp;enter into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33771698/republican-oversight-committee-chair-accuses-donald-trumps-son-in-law-of-ethical-breach-over-2b-saud">new contracts with&nbsp;foreign governments </a>during Trump&#8217;s presidency,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/trump-organization-says-incoming-president-will-separate-himself-from-family-business-86f7a765">reported</a>&nbsp;The Wall Street Journal on Friday.
The plan states that the Trump Organization will remain free to pursue further foreign business deals with private companies. Lawyer William Burck will assist the company in crafting internal ethics policies to prevent any possible conflicts of interest.
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Trump&#8217;s investments will be managed independently by external institutions, with the president-elect having limited access to the company&#8217;s financial information. The company also plans to donate profits from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/11/29722548/trumps-dc-hotel-host-top-officials-from-6-countries-who-spent-thousands-of-dollars-to-seal-crucial-d">foreign government officials </a>identified at its hotels and other businesses to the U.S. Treasury.
This marks a significant shift from the approach taken when Trump first&nbsp;assumed office in 2017.
Eric Trump, the Trump Organization&#8217;s executive vice president, said, &#8220;The&nbsp;Trump Organization is dedicated to&nbsp;not just meeting but vastly&nbsp;exceeding its legal and ethical&nbsp;obligations during my father's presidency.&#8221; 
Why It Matters: Amid growing scrutiny of its international operations, the Trump Organization has decided to distance Trump from daily business activities and halt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/23/09/34784560/jared-kushners-controversial-2b-saudi-deal-faces-no-threat-even-if-trump-re-elected-hints-crown-prin">new contracts with foreign governments.</a> This move comes as the company continues to expand its presence in regions where the Trump brand is well-established,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/11/29799914/trump-inks-4b-deal-with-saudi-developer-to-build-villas-hotel-and-golf-course-in-oman"> including Asia and the Middle East</a>.
Trump's business dealings have sparked controversy since his first presidency, with accusations of breaching the Constitution&#8217;s emoluments clauses. The Supreme Court dismissed a case related to this issue after Trump's 2020 election loss. Recently, the Trump Organization<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/10/23342965/trump-in-talks-to-sell-dc-hotel-to-a-rod-connected-investment-firm"> sold the long-term lease</a> for the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., for $375 million, and reports suggest the company is in negotiations to reacquire the property.
Trump faced criticism over his son-in-law Jared Kushner receiving a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34517991/raskin-explains-why-democrats-didnt-probe-2b-saudi-investment-in-kushners-firm-in-2020-but-a-complet">$2 billion investment</a> for his private equity firm, Affinity Partners, from a Saudi fund backed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his first term in office.
Meanwhile, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42874587/djt-stock-riding-the-trump-inauguration-rally-or-bracing-for-a-turn">stock has jumped 106% over the past year,</a> with the rally seemingly coinciding with President-elect Trump's anticipated return to the White House. At $35.31, DJT stock is trading above its 5, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages, suggesting a bullish trend. However, key indicators present a mixed outlook.
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Trump Organization Unveils Ethics Plan To Distance President-Elect Donald Trump From Operations

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of&nbsp;Meta&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), has admitted that officials from the Biden administration have been exerting pressure on Meta staff to remove specific content from the platform. 
What Happened: During an episode of &#8220;The Joe Rogan Experience&#8221; podcast on Friday, Zuckerberg recounted instances where Biden administration officials aggressively confronted Meta staff over content removal requests. &#8220;Basically,&nbsp;these people from the Biden&nbsp;administration would call up our&nbsp;team and, like, scream at&nbsp;them and curse,&#8221; Zuckerberg shared with Rogan, the podcast host. 
&#8220;It&nbsp;just got to this point&nbsp;where we were like, &#8216;No, we&#8217;re not gonna, we&#8217;re&nbsp;not gonna take down things&nbsp;that are true. That&#8217;s ridiculous,&#8221; Zuckerberg said.
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Zuckerberg also noted that Facebook occasionally complied with the White House&#8217;s requests but hinted that the platform would approach such decisions differently in the future.
Why It Matters: This is not the first time Zuckerberg has spoken about the Biden administration&#8217;s pressure on Meta. In August, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40575260/mark-zuckerberg-reveals-biden-administration-pressured-meta-platforms-to-censor-certain-covid-19-">Zuckerberg&nbsp;revealed&nbsp;that during the COVID-19</a> pandemic, senior Biden administration officials pressured Meta to censor certain content on its platforms. He expressed regret for not opposing the pressure sooner and acknowledged certain decisions made by Meta in removing content during that period.
Meanwhile, in November 2024, Zuckerberg&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42227958/mark-zuckerberg-and-trump-reportedly-met-at-mar-a-lago">reportedly met&nbsp;with President-elect</a>&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;at Trump&#8217;s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Earlier that year, Trump had threatened legal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40667286/trump-warns-zuckerberg-in-latest-book-says-he-could-be-in-prison-for-the-rest-of-his-life-we-are-wat">action against Zuckerberg</a> if elected, accusing the Meta CEO of plotting against him while appearing friendly during visits to the Oval Office.
Last month, the Meta CEO&nbsp;also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42454227/months-after-trump-threatened-to-put-mark-zuckerberg-in-prison-meta-ceo-donates-1m-to-president-elects-inaugural-event">donated $1 million</a>&nbsp;to support the inauguration events for President-elect Trump. This marked Meta's first contribution to an inauguration fund.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Photo courtesy: Wikimedia

Mark Zuckerberg Says Biden Officials Berated Meta Staff As They Refused To Remove 'True' Content: 'It Just Got To This Point...That's Ridiculous'

In 2024, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook saw a significant increase in his annual compensation despite the company&#8217;s controversies over its AI and Siri privacy policies.
What Happened: Cook&#8217;s total compensation for 2024 rose by 18% from the previous year, reaching $74.6 million,&nbsp;the company said in a proxy filing on Friday. 
This increase was primarily due to a rise in stock awards, which amounted to $58.1 million, and non-equity incentive plan compensation, which was $12 million.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42893958/after-apple-halts-hardware-subscription-plans-samsung-unveils-similar-strategy-for-ai-powered-galaxy-smartphones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">After Apple Halts ‘Hardware' Subscription Plans, Samsung Unveils Similar Strategy For AI-Powered Galaxy Smartphones</a>
Cook&#8217;s base salary remained $3 million for the third consecutive year. The company&#8217;s compensation committee also decided to raise the target value of Cook&#8217;s equity award to $50 million from $40 million, citing benchmark data for peer CEOs&#8217; pay.
Meanwhile, three senior executives — former Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri, General Counsel Kate Adams, and Deirdre O&#8217;Brien, who leads retail and HR — each earned a total compensation of $27,179,257. Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams received a slightly lower package, with his compensation totaling $27,177,812.
Why It Matters: Apple has been under scrutiny for its AI and Siri privacy policies. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries">acknowledged flaws in its AI features</a> after a complaint from the BBC.
Apple also settled a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42890955/apple-clarifies-siri-privacy-policies-after-95-million-settlement"> $95 million lawsuit </a>over allegations of unauthorized recordings through Siri. Apple reaffirmed its privacy stance, stating it has never used or sold Siri data for marketing or advertising purposes. A recent settlement could benefit millions of U.S. Apple device users from September 2014 to December 2024.
Last week, UBS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42760822/ubs-cuts-iphone-sales-forecast-for-december-as-apple-faces-stiff-competition-from-other-players">forecasted weaker iPhone sales for December</a>, citing declining demand and falling market share in China. However, the company&#8217;s stock has remained resilient, indicating investor confidence in Apple&#8217;s long-term prospects.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Cook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801809/apple-ceo-tim-cook-reportedly-donates-1-million-to-trump-inauguration-joins-ranks-of-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-and-sam-altman">donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s inaugural committee</a>, joining the ranks of other major tech leaders. This move was seen as a significant one, given the political climate at the time.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Took Home $74.6 Million In 2024, Up 18% Despite AI And Siri Privacy Controversies

THCH

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TSDD

Kevin O'Leary, better known as &#8220;Mr. Wonderful&#8221; on Shark Tank, has built an empire by doing one thing well: listening. Whether it's his investments, business ventures or career advice, O'Leary says tuning into the market – and people – has been his secret weapon.
So what would he do if he weren't in finance? He answered that himself on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2517803078410533">&#8220;What would I be doing? </a>What I&#8217;m always doing: I&#8217;m listening to the market. I&#8217;m a salesperson. I sell stuff.&#8221;
Here's how his strategy could be a game-changer for your wallet.
Don't Miss:
<ul>
<li>It&#8217;s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $70 million in art — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/masterworks">this alternative asset has outpaced the S&amp;P 500 since 1995, delivering an average annual return of 11.4%. Here&#8217;s how everyday investors are getting started.</a></li>
<li>The global games market is projected to generate $272B by the end of the year —<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gameflip"> for $0.55/share, this VC-backed startup with a 7M+ userbase gives investors easy access to this asset market.</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solving Problems, Selling Solutions</h2>
O'Leary doesn't just invest; he identifies pain points. Problems people are dealing with every day. Then, he finds solutions and sells them. That's the game, he says. It's not rocket science – it's about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42293874/corporate-america-got-lost-with-idiot-management-and-inability-to-read-the-room-says-kevin-oleary-citing-target-and-anheuser-busch">staying in tune</a> with people&#8217;s needs and delivering it.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Listening Matters</h2>
In the fast-moving world of business and finance, O'Leary believes listening isn't just important – it's critical. "The lesson is: Listen to your gut because that is your experience [talking]," he told CNBC, as reported by Sportskeeda.
But it's not just about intuition. He relies on hard data, too. And the results speak for themselves. "This is real data: 75% of my returns have come from companies run by women," he said.
O'Leary trusts both his instincts and the numbers. It's a balance that could help any investor.
See Also: Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart &amp; Target – <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/mode-mobile-2">Many are rushing to grab 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.26/share!</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Cost Of Risk</h2>
Even with all his success, O'Leary isn't shy about discussing the risks. &#8220;No matter how you feel and how optimistic you are, in the moment of making an investment, you have no idea of the outcome,&#8221; he explained.
The takeaway? Even the best in the business can't predict every move. That's why O'Leary stresses the importance of being realistic and prepared.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Truth Hurts, But It Works</h2>
O'Leary is known for his bluntness and he doesn't apologize for it. "Maybe people think I&#8217;m bullying them. That's not true. I'm the only guy there who tells the truth all the time," he told Business Insider.
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And while the truth may sting, it's often the wake-up call entrepreneurs and investors need to succeed.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Takeaway For Your Finances</h2>
Listening – whether to the market, the data or your instincts – might just be your most valuable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/01/42768256/to-survive-no-matter-what-kevin-oleary-says-you-need-5m-in-the-bank-you-can-take-care-of-a-lot-of-people">financial skill.</a> Like O'Leary, focus on solving problems, trust the numbers and be brutally honest about risks.
It's not about being perfect. It's about staying sharp, curious and in the game. As O'Leary puts it, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1529010681077975">&#8220;That's how you win.</a> Always.&#8221;
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Startups

Kevin O'Leary's Market Strategy Revealed – Why Listening Could Be Your Biggest Financial Asset

Expert Systems, a hybrid AI enabled drug discovery and development accelerator, announced a significant milestone in a development of Traws Pharma, Inc. 's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRAW#NASDAQ">TRAW</a>) H5N1 antiviral program. The investigational drug, Tivoxavir Marboxil, has shown encouraging results as a single-dose treatment for H5N1 avian influenza, representing a potentially pivotal advance in addressing this serious health challenge.
Tivoxavir Marboxil, an oral cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor, targets a highly conserved influenza protein, demonstrating broad-spectrum efficacy against various flu strains, including avian influenza. Preclinical studies have highlighted its potent activity against drug-resistant and highly pathogenic bird flu viruses, both in vitro and in vivo.
In a recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1 clinical trial, the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single ascending doses of Tivoxavir Marboxil were evaluated in healthy, influenza-negative adult volunteers. The trial reported no treatment-related adverse events. Notably, a single dose maintained plasma drug levels above the effective concentration (EC90) for over 23 days, indicating the potential for sustained efficacy with a one-time administration.

Biotech

General

TRAW

Expert Systems Announced Milestone in Traws Pharma's H5N1 Program; Tivoxavir Marboxil Shows Broad-Spectrum Efficacy In Phase 1 Trial With No Adverse Events; Single Dose Maintains Plasma Levels Above EC90 For Over 23 Days

Rumble (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, today announced that it has entered a cloud services agreement with the Government of El Salvador. The deal represents the increasing migration of the world toward companies that align more with the values of freedom that Rumble represents. Rumble's services to El Salvador will include cloud storage (object and block storage), cloud computing, databases, load balancers, and Kubernetes integration.

Contracts

Global

Rumble Announces Cloud Agreement With Government Of El Salvador

Freight Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRGT#NASDAQ">FRGT</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(15.94) per share. The company reported $8.13 million in sales this quarter. This is a 6.64 percent increase over sales of $7.62 million the same period last year.

Earnings

FRGT

Freight Technologies H1 EPS $(15.94), Sales $8.13M Up From $7.62M YoY

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NB#NASDAQ">NB</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.01) per share. This is a 88.89 percent increase over losses of $(0.09) per share from the same period last year.

NioCorp Developments Q2 EPS $(0.01) Up From $(0.09) YoY

Associated Capital Group, Inc. ("AC" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AC#NYSE">AC</a>), announced today a preliminary range for its fourth quarter book value of $42.04 to $42.24 per share. These estimates reflect the $2 per share special dividend paid on November 4, 2024 to Class A and Class B shareholders of record on October 21, 2024. This range compares to book value of $42.02 per share at September 30, 2024.
AC will be issuing further details on its financial results in February.

Guidance

Associated Capital Preliminary Range For Q4 Book Value Of $42.04-$42.24 Per Share

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=qb1HHh-7BoDr3e2cTK3XuK5vOFdoebS8Qhb97jUgV0sIMhaXcUKCtORUq7DN5LgVqGFqt8LBrT73W53GxsdTWdUgCCb8jr8YMeG-hI3w_Ug=">Matinas BioPharma</a> Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTNB#NYSE">MTNB</a>) announces that on January 6, 2025, it received a NYSE American LLC notice indicating that the Company has fallen below certain NYSE American continued listing standards because it failed to hold its annual meeting of stockholders for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2024, as set forth in Section 704 of the NYSE American Company Guide.
The Company intends to hold its annual meeting no later than December 31, 2025 in order to regain compliance under the NYSE American Company Guide.

MTNB

Matinas BioPharma Receives NYSE Noncompliance Notice

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=r1yLSj8-eYfdDk9miH1wyKIvR1AyJ-FnW23L4uaeNPkpYB1cuJw4HLQgOHUr8cMIDUKl1u5biCqQnc_jg0mT5jgnm_5u0Bi7IEjyIFJCWXobEifXrzscWFQlQs8wFUSa">Photronics, Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced today the appointment of George Macricostas to the position of Executive Chairman, effective January 6, 2025.
Mr. Macricostas has over 30 years of technical and management experience in business operations and information technology. He has been a member of the Photronics Board of Directors since 2002, serving on the Nomination and Cybersecurity committees, and most recently as Chairman of the Compensation Committee. With his transition to the Executive Chairman role, Mr. Macricostas will be succeeded in his committee assignments by Mr. David Garcia, who became a member of the Board of Directors in December 2024. As a result of the appointment, both George Macricostas and Constantine ("Deno") Macricostas will no longer be considered independent directors, resulting in a Board of Directors of nine, six of whom are independent.

Management

PLAB

Photronics Appoints George Macricostas To The Position Of Executive Chairman, Effective January 6, 2025.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) (the "Company," "we," "us," and "our") today announced preliminary results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended December 28, 2024 in advance of its participation in the ICR Conference on Monday, January 13, 2025. A Supplemental Financial Presentation is available at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Finvestor.bootbarn.com&amp;esheet=54176560&amp;newsitemid=20250110378200&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=investor.bootbarn.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=3f2f63b900cfec04282786d246c56c7a">investor.bootbarn.com</a>.
Preliminary Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
For the third quarter ended December 28, 2024, the Company expects to report:
<ul>
<li>Net sales of approximately $608.2 million, representing growth of 16.9% over the prior year.</li>
<li>Same store sales growth of approximately 8.6%, with retail store same store sales growth of approximately 8.2% and e-commerce same store sales growth of approximately 11.1%.</li>
<li>Income from operations of approximately $99.5 million compared to $75.1 million in the prior-year period. Included in income from operations is a net benefit of $6.7 million related to the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") transition. This benefit primarily relates to the forfeiture of unvested long-term equity incentive compensation and reversal of fiscal 2025 cash incentive bonus expense for the Company's former CEO. These expenses were not deductible for income taxes.</li>
<li>Net income per diluted share of approximately $2.43 based on 30.9 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding and a 24.3% effective tax rate, compared to net income per diluted share of $1.81 in the prior-year period. Included in net income per diluted share is an estimated $0.22 benefit related to the CEO transition.</li>
<li>The Company opened 13 new stores in the third quarter, or 39 stores year-to-date, bringing its total store count to 438.</li>
</ul>

BOOT

Boot Barn Preliminary Q3 Revenue Of ~$608.2M, Up 16.9% YoY; Same Store Sales Growth Of ~8.6%; Retail Store Same Store Sales Growth Of ~8.2%; e-Commerce Same Store Sales Growth Of ~11.1%; EPS Of ~$2.43

SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NASDAQ">SMX</a>, SMXWW))) announces that on January 7, 2025, it received a deficiency notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Staff of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC due to the Company's non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules 5620(a), as the Company did not hold an annual general meeting of shareholders within twelve months of the end of the Company's fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company intends to hold an annual general meeting of stockholders in February 2025, during which the Company will put before the shareholders for approval all matters that would have been tabled at the annual general meeting held during the calendar year 2024 (had it been so held).

SMX Receives Nasdaq Listing Deficiency Notice

13 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Sunnova Energy Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $7.71, a high estimate of $12.00, and a low estimate of $4.00. This current average represents a 31.95% decrease from the previous average price target of $11.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736546481_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Sunnova Energy Intl is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Praneeth Satish</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Osborne</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Blanchard</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Bagri</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sunnova Energy Intl. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Sunnova Energy Intl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Sunnova Energy Intl's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NOVA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sunnova Energy Intl analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Discovering Sunnova Energy Intl: A Closer Look</h2>
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Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Sunnova Energy Intl's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 18.6% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Utilities sector.
Net Margin: Sunnova Energy Intl's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -52.1%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sunnova Energy Intl's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -6.96%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.96%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.63, Sunnova Energy Intl faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
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U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Dow Jones dropping around 450 points on Tuesday. Here are some big stocks recording gains in today&rsquo;s session.

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	<li>LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNZA#NASDAQ">LNZA</a>) jumped 27.7% to $5.30.</li>
	<li>Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLX#NYSE">HLX</a>) climbed 17.7% to $8.98 after the company posted a profit for the fourth quarter.</li>
	<li>Procaps Group S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROC#NASDAQ">PROC</a>) gained 14% to $4.72.</li>
	<li>Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TVTX#NASDAQ">TVTX</a>) climbed 13.6% to $20.24. The FDA granted accelerated approval to Travere Therapeutics&rsquo; Filspari (sparsentan) to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression.</li>
	<li>Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGML#NASDAQ">SGML</a>) jumped 13.1% to $33.34 following reports that Tesla is considering a bid for the battery metals mining company.</li>
	<li>Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDL#NYSE">DDL</a>) rose 12.2% to $5.07.</li>
	<li>The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTW#NYSE">MTW</a>) surged 11.8% to $16.06 after reporting Q4 results.</li>
	<li>Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLS#NASDAQ">APLS</a>) shares gained 11.4% to $61.96 after the company said that the FDA approved SYFOVRE as first and only treatment for geographic atrophy.</li>
	<li>Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHUA#NASDAQ">MHUA</a>) climbed 10.2% to $28.67.</li>
	<li>Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIR#NASDAQ">VIR</a>) rose 9.8% to $28.27 after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $41 to $53.</li>
	<li>Iris Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRAA#NASDAQ">IRAA</a>) gained 9.5% to $11.02.</li>
	<li>HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTBI#NASDAQ">HTBI</a>) surged 7.9% to $30.30. Janney Montgomery Scott upgraded HomeTrust Bancshares from Neutral to Buy.</li>
	<li>Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AY#NASDAQ">AY</a>) jumped 7.7% to $27.91.</li>
	<li>JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JELD#NYSE">JELD</a>) gained 7% to $13.77 following better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
	<li>MVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVBF#NASDAQ">MVBF</a>) gained 6.8% to $25.83. MVB Financial, on Friday, posted Q4 EPS of $0.50.</li>
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Businesses announce Definitive Business Combination Agreement and plan to operate under Liminatus Pharma

The transaction values the combined companies at a pro forma enterprise value of&nbsp;$334 million

The&nbsp;immune-modulating cancertreatments being developed by Liminatus are a&nbsp;GCC Vaccine, GCC CAR-T therapy and a CD47 immune checkpoint inhibitor. The GCC vaccine and CAR-T patent portfolio originated from Thomas Jefferson University (TJU). The CD47 checkpoint inhibitor originates from a South Korean biotech company InnoBation Bio Co. Ltd.

The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023

Liminatus Pharma LLC (&quot;Liminatus&quot;), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, immune-modulating cancer therapies and Iris Acquisition Corp (&quot;Iris&quot;) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRAA#NASDAQ">IRAA</a>), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (&quot;SPAC&quot;) formed for the purpose of acquiring or merging with one or more businesses, today announced they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be renamed &quot;Liminatus Pharma, Inc.&quot;. The combined company&#39;s common stock is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The transaction funding includes commitments for a&nbsp;$15 million&nbsp;common stock PIPE financing and a&nbsp;$25 million&nbsp;convertible note financing to further support Liminatus&#39; business growth strategy.

As part of the agreement the new entity is expected to develop three much-needed cancer treatments which have originated from the Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) in the US anda South Korean biotech firm, Innobation Bio Ltd. (&quot;Innobation&quot;). The lead product candidate, the GCC Vaccine is currently in Phase II clinical trials and is designed to elicit immune responses against colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers that express Guanylyl Cyclase C (&quot;GCC&quot;). Further to the work in this area, Liminatus expects to use the increased capital from this agreement to progress its GCC CAR-T therapy to a first in human clinical trial, and complete IND enabling studies for its next generation CD47 immune checkpoint inhibitor.

About the Transaction

The business combination implies a pro forma enterprise value of the combined company of approximately&nbsp;$334 million. The combined company is expected to receive gross cash proceeds of up to&nbsp;$316 million, comprising the&nbsp;$276 million&nbsp;held in Iris&#39; trust account (assuming no redemptions by public shareholders of Iris) and a concurrent, committed&nbsp;$15 million&nbsp;equity PIPE financing of common stock issued at&nbsp;$10.00&nbsp;per share and&nbsp;$25 million&nbsp;convertible note financing with an initial conversion rate of&nbsp;$11.50&nbsp;per share of common stock, subject to future adjustments based upon the price of Iris&#39; publicly traded common stock. The combined company will bear deferred underwriting commissions and transaction expenses out of the gross proceeds.

The transaction, which has been approved by Liminatus&#39;s and Iris&#39; boards of directors, is expected to close in the first half of 2023, subject to review by the Securities and Exchange Commission (&quot;SEC&quot;) and effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed with the SEC, approval by Iris&#39; shareholders, and satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in the business combination agreement, including any applicable regulatory approvals.

&quot;The agreement with Iris and the treatments we are now set to develop which have originated from leading global cancer scientists at the Thomas Jefferson University in the US and from Innobation in South Korea, will be a game changer for this area of the healthcare market. There is a significant unmet need for improved treatment for the cancer indications we are targeting, and with the increased capital, we are hopeful that the timelines for getting these potentially life-saving medicines to market have been accelerated&quot;,said Chris Kim, CEO Liminatus.

Sumit Metha, CEO of Iris, commented,&quot;Immuno-therapies are much in-demand and we believe they are one of the most promising medical treatments for cancer. This deal presents a good opportunity for our company to tap into a rapidly growing global cancer immunotherapy market, expected to hit around&nbsp;$262 billion&nbsp;dollars by 2030. We are very confident that our investors will be excited for this deal because of the position of these treatments in their development cycle, the global demand and the excellent team of scientific advisors and executives at Liminatus.&quot;

About Liminatus Pharma LLC

Liminatus is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel cancer therapies that exploit the body&#39;s immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells. The development pipeline consists of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapeutics, Guanylyl Cyclase C (GCC) cancer vaccine and CD47 immune checkpoint inhibitor.

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