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The Fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets in Flexible Exchange Options that reference the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF. FLEX Options are exchange-traded options contracts with uniquely customizable terms. Although guaranteed settlement by the Options Clearing Corporation, FLEX Options are still subject to counterparty risk with the OCC and may be less liquid than more traditional exchange-traded options. Due to the unique mechanics of the Funds strategy, the return an investor can expect to receive from an investment in the Fund has characteristics that are distinct from many other investment vehicles.

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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Bright Scholar Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEDU#NYSE">BEDU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Moog Inc. Class A Common Stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOG#NYSE">MOG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.70 per share on revenue of $873.04 million. 
• Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $33.73 billion. 
• South Plains Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPFI#NASDAQ">SPFI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.68 per share on revenue of $49.16 million. 
• First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $39.14 per share on revenue of $2.21 billion. 
• Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKFN#NASDAQ">LKFN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $63.09 million. 
• Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWBI#NASDAQ">NWBI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $141.53 million. 
• NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $7.98 billion. 
• HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $6.16 per share on revenue of $18.23 billion. 
• Telefonaktiebolaget L M (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $7.01 billion. 
• American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.98 per share on revenue of $17.14 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
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Earnings Scheduled For January 24, 2025

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 surging to record highs during the session after President Donald Trump called for cheaper oil prices.
Trump addressed the World Economic Forum via videoconference, advocating for expanded oil &amp; gas production and proposing a 15% corporate tax rate for businesses relocating manufacturing to the U.S. He also reiterated plans to impose tariffs on countries with large trade deficits with the U.S., issuing warnings to Europe, Canada, and China.
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results but issued a weak outlook. GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 6,000 from the previous week to 223,000 in the week ending Jan. 18, compared to market estimates of 220,000.
All sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with health care, real estate, and industrials stocks recording gains on Thursday.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 408 points to 44,565.07 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.53% to 6,118.71, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.22% at 20,053.68 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>, )) and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 47, the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 42.3.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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S&P 500 Surges To Fresh Record Following Trump's Comments: Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HCA/earnings">opening bell on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Nashville, Tennessee-based company to report quarterly earnings at $6.14 per share, up from $5.9 per share in the year-ago period. HCA Healthcare projects to report revenue of $18.23 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $17.3 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Dec. 20, 2024, HCA Healthcare named Wendy Warren as Senior Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.
HCA Healthcare shares gained 1.8% to close at $325.36 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hca/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $430 to $390 on Jan. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst John Ransom downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Nov. 22, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Matthew Gillmor maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $475 to $420 on Oct. 28, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Michael Wiederhorn maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $390 to $400 on Oct. 28, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Pito Chickering maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $359 to $375 on June 28, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
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Considering buying HCA stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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A dividend for 2024 of SEK 2.85 (2.70) per share will be proposed to the AGM by the Board of Directors.&nbsp;

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Ericsson Board Will Propose A 2024 Dividend Per Share Of SEK 2.85 (up from SEK 2.70 YoY)

American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXP/earnings">opening bell, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at $3.03 per share, up from $2.62 per share in the year-ago period. American Express projects quarterly revenue of $17.18 billion, compared to $15.8 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company has topped earnings expectations in each of the first three quarters of 2024.
American Express shares gained 1.1% to close at $325.87 on Thursday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .
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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXP/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $301 to $307 on Jan. 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Eric Wasserstrom maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $283 to $320 on Jan. 13, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Brian Foran initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $350 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $300 to $340 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Compass Point analyst David Rochester maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $315 to $325 on Dec. 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
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<li>All-cash offer of $1.67 per share representing a 58% premium to O3 Mining's closing price on December 11, 2024</li>
<li>Agnico Eagle has satisfied the minimum tender condition and has taken-up and acquired 94.1% of the outstanding O3 Mining shares</li>
<li>Shareholders who have not already tendered should do so as soon as possible to take advantage of the significant offer as their brokers, banks or other intermediaries likely have tendering cut-off times well in advance of the expiry time of 11:59 p.m. (EST) on February 3, 2025</li>
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Investar Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISTR#NASDAQ">ISTR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.39 by 66.67 percent. This is a 66.67 percent increase over earnings of $0.39 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $22.646 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $20.600 million by 9.93 percent. This is a 11.85 percent increase over sales of $20.246 million the same period last year.

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ISTR

Investar Holding Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.65 Beats $0.39 Estimate, Sales $22.646M Beat $20.600M Estimate

The ADSs are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on January 24, 2025, under the ticker "AAPGV" on a "when-issued" basis, and on January 27, 2025, under the ticker symbol "AAPG" for "regular-way" trading. The offering is expected to close on January 28, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Reported Earlier, Ascentage Pharma Prices $126.4M U.S. Initial Public Offering Of 7,325,000 American Depositary Shares At $17.25/ADS

PROV

Reported Earlier, Provident Financial Authorizes New Stock Repurchase Plan For Up To 5% of Outstanding Shares, Effective January 24, 2025

Reported Earlier, Prudential Financial And Dai-Ichi Life Establish A Strategic Partnership, Enhancing Life Insurance Distribution And PGIM Asset Management Reach

With U.S. stock futures trading slightly lower this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $3.04 per share on revenue of $17.16 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. American Express shares gained 0.3% to $326.99 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) reported preliminary fourth-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Thursday. The company announced that it will recognize impacts to its quarterly results related to the IAM work stoppage and agreement, charges for certain Defense, Space &amp; Security programs, and costs associated with workforce reductions from last year. As a result, the airplane manufacturer now expects to report fourth-quarter revenue of $15.2 billion versus estimates of $16.27 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. Boeing also anticipates a fourth-quarter loss of $5.46 per share. Boeing shares fell 1.8% to $175.25 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $35.32 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Verizon shares gained 0.3% to $39.30 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings and sales results for the fourth quarter after the market closed on Thursday. The company said it expects full-year 2025 worldwide da Vinci procedures to increase approximately 13% to 16%. Intuitive Surgical shares fell 2.2% to $595.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $6.13 per share on revenue of $18.23 billion before the opening bell. HCA Healthcare shares gained 1.9% to $331.40 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Guidance

LM Ericsson Q1 2025 Outlook: Sales Growth To Align With 3-Year Average Seasonality, Adjusted Gross Margin Expected At 47%-49%; Says Elevated Restructuring Charges Anticipated For Full Year

Telefonaktiebolaget L M (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.19 by 29.47 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $6.768 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.927 billion by 2.30 percent. This is a 0.25 percent increase over sales of $6.751 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.13 Misses $0.19 Estimate, Sales $6.768B Miss $6.927B Estimate

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Reported Earlier, B2Gold Prices Upsized $400M Offering Of Convertible Senior With 2.75% Interest And $3.17 Conversion Price

Chevron's 50% Stake In Tengiz Future Growth Project Yields First Oil, Setting Stage For Increased Free Cash Flow

According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43138120/why-goldman-sachs-analysts-see-risk-of-a-massive-30-correction-in-the-stock-market-in-2025">Goldman Sachs</a> Global Investment Research, the U.S. stock market falls in both instances, when it announces tariffs and when other countries announce retaliatory tariffs.
What Happened: Economist Justin Wolfers, who is a professor at the University of Michigan, in an X post, highlighted Goldman&#8217;s research and pointed out that tariffs could be detrimental to the markets in the short term.
Wolfers, who is also a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and Peterson Institute, said, &#8220;We lose when we punch and we lose when we&#8217;re punched.&#8221;
According to the Goldman graph shared by Wolfers, the S&amp;P 500 fell 5% on the days when the U.S. announced tariffs and 7% on days when other countries announced retaliatory tariffs. However, these moves partially reversed, later in the week.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The U.S. stockmarket falls both when: 1. The U.S. announces new tariffs (dark blue bars) 2. Other countries announce retaliatory tariffs (light blue and gray bars) We lose when we punch and we lose when we&#39;re punched. (Source: Goldman) <a href="https://t.co/nGKuSE5P7P">pic.twitter.com/nGKuSE5P7P</a>
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Why It Matters: President Donald Trump was sworn in earlier this week on Monday, and participated remotely in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43170854/trump-outlines-economic-reset-at-davos-5-things-you-need-to-know">World Economic Forum in Davos</a>, Switzerland, on Thursday. In his speech, he reaffirmed his threat to impose tariffs to encourage domestic manufacturing, sending a clear warning to European business leaders.
"If you don't make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then, very simply, you will have to pay a tariff, differing amounts, but a tariff which will direct hundreds of billions of dollars, and even trillions of dollars into our treasury,&#8221; he said.
Trump has hinted at a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective Feb. 1, in response to China sending fentanyl to Canada and Mexico. &#8220;Frankly, I suspect that China is relieved that the tariff is only 10% since up to 100% tariffs had been threatened previously,&#8221; said Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates.
&#8220;A 10% tariff on Chinese goods is not expected to be inflationary since the U.S. dollar is so strong compared to the Chinese yuan. Obviously, President Trump is serious about eliminating fentanyl and the pressure has been turned up on China, Canada, and Mexico,&#8221; he added.
Ed Yardeni and Eric Wallerstein, in their weekly economic note, highlighted that increased tariffs could lead to higher prices for American consumers. They expect the dollar to strengthen on higher tariffs which will lead to lower revenues for foreign exporters in their local currency. However, &#8220;If tariffs lead to expanded capacity in the U.S., that could be disinflationary,&#8221; the note added.
Price Action: As the Trump administration&#8217;s new policies take root, the market has been resilient over the last six months and the year. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust tracking the S&amp;P 500 has gained 25.62% over a year, whereas the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust tracking the Dow Jones advanced 17.80% in the same period.
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)</td>
<td>12.66%</td>
<td>25.62%</td>
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<td>Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)</td>
<td>14.95%</td>
<td>25.08%</td>
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<td>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)</td>
<td>11.72%</td>
<td>17.80%</td>
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<td>iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)</td>
<td>5.27%</td>
<td>17.99%</td>
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Trump Tariffs A Lose-Lose Proposition?  Goldman Research Indicates Markets Fall After Imposition And Retaliation — Economist Warns 'We Lose When We Punch And We Lose When We're Punched'

EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has launched its refreshed Model Y in the U.S., with the long-range all-wheel drive variant priced at $59,990.
What Happened: Tesla&#8217;s website lists the new Model Y and existing variants. Only the refreshed vehicle&#8217;s Long Range All Wheel Drive Variant is currently shown on the website.
The website says that deliveries of the new vehicle will start in March. 
The old long-range all-wheel drive variant of Model Y was priced at just $47,990, implying the refreshed vehicle is roughly 25% more expensive.
However, the new vehicle includes the Tesla full self-driving feature, unlike in the case of its predecessor, which was an optional add-on priced at another $8,000.
The company has also launched the refreshed Model Y in Canada, with the new Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive priced C$20,000 higher than its predecessor.
Why It Matters: Tesla launched the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42905406/tesla-launches-refreshed-model-y-in-china-amid-rising-competition">refreshed Model Y in China</a> earlier this month with its base variant priced at 263,500 yuan or 5.4% pricier than its older version. 
The refreshed vehicle features changes to both its exterior and interior as compared to its forerunner. 
Model Y, launched in 2020, is Tesla&#8217;s best-selling vehicle. The launch of the refreshed vehicle comes after the company reported its first decline in annual global deliveries in over a decade.
Tesla reported global&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42766117/tesla-stock-tumbles-on-q4-deliveries-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">deliveries of 1.79 million</a>&nbsp;vehicles in 2024, down from full-year deliveries of 1.81 million in 2023.
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Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing legal battle against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Alphabet Inc.'s (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>) Google. He is prepared to extend this fight for decades if necessary.
What Happened: Epic Games, backed by Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) has been embroiled in a long-running legal fight with Apple and Google over their app store practices, which Epic argues are monopolistic.
While Epic continues to rake in billions from Fortnite and its Unreal Engine business, Sweeney indicated that his company could face financial struggles as the battle drags on.
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Sweeney said, "Yeah, I think we might run into serious financial problems after a couple more decades of this. But we&#8217;re determined to fight this out," according to an IGN <a href="https://in.ign.com/fortnite/223252/news/tim-sweeney-says-epic-can-afford-to-keep-spending-billions-fighting-apple-and-google-for-the-future">report</a>.
"I expect large parts of this struggle will go on throughout the rest of this decade and we&#8217;re fully committed to going through it and investing to break through," he added.
In September 2023, Epic Games announced a major workforce reduction, laying off approximately 830 employees, which accounted for about 16% of its total staff.&nbsp;
Sweeney previously stated that Epic had been &#8220;spending way more money than we earn,&#8221; referring to the need for a &#8220;major structural change to our economics.&#8221;
Despite these challenges, Sweeney <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41151404/epic-games-is-now-financially-sound-says-ceo-tim-sweeney-after-major-layoffs">declared the company</a> &#8220;financially sound&#8221; during a presentation at Unreal Fest 2024.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: On Thursday, the company also launched third-party games on the Epic Games Store on mobile, with a more favorable revenue-sharing model: Epic keeps 12% of the revenue from payments it processes, and 0% from third-party payments.
As part of this new initiative, nearly 20 third-party games are now available on the Epic Games Store on mobile, with 19 games on Android globally and 16 games on iOS in the EU.
Epic is also offering free games as part of a new program, including Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, free to download until Feb. 20. New free games will be offered each month, with the plan to move to a weekly schedule later this year.
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Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the illegal drug marketplace Silk Road, expressed gratitude on Thursday after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.
What happened: In his first public statement after being granted a full and unconditional pardon, Ulbricht called Trump "a man of his word."
"Thank you so much, President Trump, for giving me this amazing blessing," Ulbricht said in a video posted via his X account. "I am so, so grateful to have my life back, to have my future back, to have this second chance."
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Ulbricht, who was serving a double life sentence since 2013 for creating the darknet website, said this is an important moment for those who value freedom and believe in second chances.
On a curious note, Ulbricht stated that "there's a lot to talk about" and that he would start engaging with the free world soon.
Interestingly, wallets tied to Ulbricht <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43150266/unclaimed-bitcoin-worth-44-million-found-in-ross-ulbrichts-wallets-but-doubts-about-the-silk-road-founders-access-to-keys">still contain 430 BTC</a>, worth more than $45 million, fueling speculation about their on-chain moves now that he is free.
Why It Matters: Earlier this week, Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43118234/president-trump-signs-executive-order-to-pardon-silk-road-creator-ross-ulbricht">fulfilled his campaign promise</a> by signing an executive order to liberate Ulbricht in honor of the Libertarian Movement.
The Silk Road website was a hub of the illegal trafficking of heroin, cocaine, LSD, and other substances, all paid for in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>). It is estimated that the platform facilitated $1 billion worth of illicit transactions in the apex cryptocurrency.
Despite the nature of the crimes, Ulbricht was viewed as a champion of libertarian values, with his supporters <a href="https://lp.org/libertarian-party-calls-for-pardoning-of-ross-ulbricht/">criticizing </a>the government for regulating the internet and tightening civil freedoms.
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Over the long haul, small-cap stocks outperform their large-cap peers. Over the past 20 years, the widely followed Russell 2000 Index has delivered average annualized returns of 6.6% compared to 4.6% for the Russell 1000, but volatility has been higher for the small-cap Russell 2000.

&ldquo;And while US small cap returns look relatively good for investors in hindsight over the past two decades, these returns have come with much higher relative volatility,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.ftserussell.com/blogs/defining-moment-us-small-cap-stocks">according to FTSE Russell</a>. &ldquo;The Russell 2000 had a 19.5% annualized standard deviation over the last 20 years as compared to 14.8% for the Russell 1000 and the Russell 2000 had a maximum drawdown of 54%.&rdquo;

<a href="http://www.innovatoretfs.com/">Innovator Capital Management, LLC</a>, the exchange traded funds issuer behind a series of &ldquo;buffered&rdquo; ETFs, among other funds, recently added to its buffered roster with the debut of the Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF (CBOE: KOCT).

<h3>Why It&#39;s Important</h3>

&ldquo;<a href="http://www.innovatoretfs.com/define/">Innovator Defined Outcome ETFs</a> seek to provide a defined exposure to a broad market index (such as the S&amp;P 500, MSCI EAFE, MSCI EM, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000) where the downside buffer level, upside growth potential to a Cap, and Outcome Period are all known, prior to investing,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.etftrends.com/smart-beta-channel/innovator-debuts-nasdaq-100-russell-2000-buffer-etfs/">according to ETF Trends</a>.

In the case of the new KOCT, the fund debuted with a defined outcome period of 366 days, a downside buffer of 15% and an upside cap of 10.78%.

Over time, the downside protection and upside cap decline, meaning in order for investors to realize the full benefit of the 15% buffer with KOCT, the fund would need to be held from inception through the course of the outcome period.

<h3>What&#39;s Next</h3>

While missing out on some upside isn&#39;t always attractive to investors, experiencing all of an asset&#39;s downside is arguably less attractive. Innovator offers more than <a href="http://www.innovatoretfs.com/define/">two dozen defined outcome</a> ETFs, many of which have proven popular among advisors and investors.

&ldquo;Innovator ETFs wanted to develop an ETF that matched the one year price return of the Russell 2000 Index with a cap while limiting downside losses,&rdquo; said Innovator Vice President Graham Day. &ldquo;The new ETF based on a Russell 2000 Index-based options strategy allows investors to remain invested in U.S. small-cap stocks with a built-in 15% buffer.&rdquo;

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