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Lytus Technologies Holdings Pvt Ltd is a platform services company providing content streaming/telecasting services to users located all across India. Its scope of business also covers telemedicine services with local assistance through local Health Centers. Through its platform, the customers are well connected via customer premises equipment (CPE) devices/set-top boxes (STBs) and have access to multi-dimensional services including telemedicine service.

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that the company hopes to conduct the seventh flight test of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42718758/elon-musk-says-starship-will-get-fully-reusable-heat-shield-in-2025-i-am-confident" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Starship launch vehicle</a> on January 10th.
What Happened: &#8220;10th,&#8221; Musk wrote on social media platform X. The billionaire CEO was responding to a query on when SpaceX expects to conduct the seventh test flight of its Starship launch vehicle. 
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The Starship is still in development and undergoing testing. While NASA is looking forward to landing humans back on the surface of the Moon after a gap of over 50 years with the help of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">custom version of the Starship</a>, Musk dreams of taking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40770222/elon-musk-sets-2026-for-starships-first-uncrewed-mars-mission-targeting-successful-landing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">humans to the planet Mars</a> aboard the Starship.
The last time humans set foot on the Moon was in 1972&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36692749/just-a-worse-version-of-apollo-elon-musk-baffled-by-nasa-veterans-push-to-ditch-spacex-blue-origin-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with Apollo 17</a>. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
Starship is currently in the testing and development phase. The company has conducted six test flights of the vehicle thus far starting in April 2023 but without a payload. The last flight test took place in November.
Why It Matters: Earlier this month, Musk said that the version of the Starship spacecraft planned for the launch vehicle's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42455167/spacex-rolls-out-starship-for-testing-ahead-of-next-flight-will-the-7th-test-happen-before-2024-end" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">seventh test flight</a>&nbsp;features "major" design improvements.
"Lighter, easier to manufacture, and less susceptible to high heating," Musk said in a post on X about the new version of the spacecraft.
For the upcoming flight test, SpaceX will attempt to land the Starship spacecraft in the ocean yet again.
&#8220;We will do one more ocean landing of the ship. If that goes well, SpaceX will attempt to catch the ship with the tower (launch tower at Starbase),&#8221; Musk previously said.
Catching the booster of the vehicle as well as the spacecraft back at the launch tower at Starbase is an important demonstration of the vehicle&#8217;s reusability. 
SpaceX is attempting to make its rockets reusable to bring down the cost of spaceflight.
In July 2023, Musk warned that rocket manufacturers will&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33383081/elon-musk-tells-rocket-makers-go-all-in-on-reusability-or-be-utterly-uncompetitive" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">need to go all-in on reusability</a>&nbsp;or risk being uncompetitive.
"Rockets are no different from other transport technologies, just harder to make reusable. No one would buy a single-use airplane, car, or even bicycle! You'd need to tow another car just for the return trip," Musk said.
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XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) might have retraced sharply in recent days, but one influential analyst on Monday predicted massive upsides for the payment-focused cryptocurrency in 2025.
What happened: Ali Martinez, a well-known chartist, observed a "promising setup" for XRP, prompting him to set a price target of $11.
Martinez identified a falling wedge pattern, commonly interpreted as a bullish indicator by technical analysts.
If the projections turn out to be accurate, it would imply a 450% increase, or more than a fivefold jump, from XRP's current market price.
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Martinez also observed the converging Bollinger Bands on XRP's daily chart, indicating a sharp price movement could be on the cards.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Bollinger Bands are squeezing on the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$XRP</a> daily chart, indicating a big price movement is underway! <a href="https://t.co/CvxomYnH5E">pic.twitter.com/CvxomYnH5E</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1873763728413344029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Another widely followed analyst, Javon Marks, joined the bullish optimism, drawing comparisons to the 2017 bull market.
"XRP&#8217;s current 3-day timeframe is currently looking extremely similar to that 2017 run, even more so, and prices right now may only be getting ready to come out of an &#8216;intermission phase&#8217; before yet another &#8216;groundbreaking&#8217; bullish rally," Marks remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$XRP</a>&#39;s Current 3 Day Timeframe is currently looking extremely similar to that 2017 Run even more so and prices right now may only be getting ready to come out of an &#39;Intermission Phase&#39; before yet another &#39;groundbreaking&#39; bullish rally! It may be time to strap in&#8230; <a href="https://t.co/MwtXddA7Ad">pic.twitter.com/MwtXddA7Ad</a>
&mdash; JAVON&#x26a1;&#xFE0F;MARKS (@JavonTM1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JavonTM1/status/1873901685992808762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: A handful of other technicals supported XRP's rally in the days ahead. The popular Bull Bear Power indicator, used for measuring the strength of buyers and sellers in the market, flashed a "Buy" signal, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/XRPUSD/technicals/">according </a>to TradingView.
The Commodity Channel Index, which measures the difference between the current price and the historical average price, also signaled "Buy" for the fourth-largest cryptocurrency.
The Relative Strength Index, though, was still "Neutral," suggesting balance between bullish and bearish market forces.
Price Action: At the time of writing, XRP was exchanging hands at $2.02, down 2.92% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. The coin has been one of the biggest gainers of 2024, surging 227% year-to-date.
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) are heading toward a critical Jan. 10 deadline over new compliance measures affecting the asset manager&#8217;s holdings in U.S. banks, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over institutional investor influence in the banking sector.
What Happened: The FDIC is pushing BlackRock, which manages $11.5 trillion in assets, to accept enhanced oversight requirements when it owns more than 10% of FDIC-supervised banks&#8217; shares, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/1d559e21-66b6-4a50-8177-6b0daefaf7a1">reported</a>, citing sources. 
This move follows competitor Vanguard&#8216;s recent agreement to broader FDIC oversight and expanded passivity agreements covering banks within larger holding companies.
BlackRock&#8217;s stakes in 39 U.S. community and regional banks exceed the 10% threshold, triggering regulatory concern. In an October comment letter, BlackRock strongly opposed the proposal, arguing it would &#8220;harm investors, disrupt the flow of capital to the economy, and undermine the efficacy&#8221; of existing regulations.
In its iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>), BlackRock&#8217;s largest banking holdings are in JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co, Bank of America Corp, and Wells Fargo &amp; Company.
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Why It Matters: The conflict reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of major asset managers&#8217; influence over the financial sector. Harvard law professor John Coates, in his 2023 book &#8220;The Problem of Twelve,&#8221; warned about the unprecedented concentration of voting power, noting that major index funds together <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38051183/could-3-powerful-fund-managers-take-control-of-us-banks">control over 20% of S&amp;P 500 companies&#8217; votes</a>.
FDIC director Jonathan McKernan has emphasized the necessity of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38051183/could-3-powerful-fund-managers-take-control-of-us-banks">robust compliance measures</a>, particularly as passive investment giants like BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street Corp. continue to expand their holdings through index funds.
While BlackRock proposed alternative passivity agreements in December, these fell short of the compliance measures Vanguard accepted. The FDIC&#8217;s January deadline comes as the agency anticipates new leadership following the upcoming administration change.
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The king of outrageous challenges, Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, is back with a bold giveaway.
What Happened: In a conversation with PodSensei that was released on Sunday, MrBeast revealed that he purchased a private jet and challenged two fresh aviation school graduates to live inside it for 100 days.
If they succeed, they get to keep the jet.
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However, they must remain inside the aircraft for the entire duration to win. The challenge allows them to open the door for deliveries, such as pizza, but they cannot step outside.
The video of the conversation was posted by a user on X, to which MrBeast replied posing a question to his followers, &#8220;Would you guys live in a private jet for 100 days to keep it?&#8221;
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&mdash; MrBeast (@MrBeast) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1873879348471836939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: MrBeast has a history of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39024370/mrbeast-unveils-largest-game-show-ever-with-5m-prize-heres-how-you-can-enter">creating viral challenges</a> that captivate audiences worldwide.
His extreme endurance test, &#8220;I Survived 50 Hours in Antarctica&#8221; was posted two years ago and has since racked up over 220 million views on YouTube, owned by 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.
MrBeast also attempted a 24-hour underwater challenge, though seasickness forced an early exit.
The YouTuber also famously recreated Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) &#8220;Squid Game,&#8221; attracting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/11/24369935/mr-beasts-squid-game-video-has-more-views-in-a-week-than-netflixs-show-had-in-first-month">more viewership in a week</a>, than the show gained in its first month.&nbsp;
In July this year, he posted a video titled &#8220;50 YouTubers Fight For $1,000,000.&#8221; The video quickly became his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39766403/mrbeasts-latest-youtubers-challenge-video-goes-viral-as-he-plans-to-give-away-10-tesla-cybertrucks-h">most-watched video on YouTube</a> within 24 hours.
MrBeast&#8217;s &#8220;Beast Games&#8221; also premiered on Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video. The game show <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42657482/mrbeast-dominates-prime-video-how-youtuber-could-help-amazon-boost-streaming-presence">debuted its first two episodes</a> on Dec. 19.&nbsp;
Although official viewership numbers remain undisclosed, Donaldson earlier said that &#8220;Beast Games&#8221; was Prime Video&#8217;s most-watched show or movie of the week.
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Controversial figure Martin Shkreli issued a stark warning for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) proxy stock, MicroStrategy Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), on Monday, predicting its potential liquidation and a significant Bitcoin surge.
What Happened:&nbsp;Shkreli, popularly known as &#8220;Pharma Bro,&#8221; took to X to vent his thoughts on MicroStrategy&#8217;s ongoing downturn, which has resulted in the stock plummetting more than 15% in a week. The decline coincided with Bitcoin&#8217;s corrective action, which caused the leading cryptocurrency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735439/bitcoin-falls-below-93k-ethereum-dogecoin-slip-ahead-of-new-year-top-analyst-anticipates-problem-for-apex-crypto">to slip below $93,000</a>.
&#8220;Uh $MSTR &lt; $300. We will liquidate you and take BTC to $250,000 without Saylor—poetic justice?&#8221; Shkreli made a cheeky jibe at the company&#8217;s co-founder and chair, Michael Saylor.
Shkreli sarcastically advised Saylor to sell some of the firm&#8217;s Bitcoin holdings to protect against risks. &#8220;Best thing Saylor can do is shor (pun intended) up his balance sheet.&#8221;
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&mdash; Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinShkreli/status/1873846733643669578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Shkreli has been a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caDx7zhdpM0">vocal critic</a> of MicroStrategy&#8217;s widely popular Bitcoin playbook and revealed that he took short positions in the stock. He called the play a &#8220;big bubble&#8221; and predicted it to end poorly.
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Why It Matters: Shkreli&#8217;s comments come amid MicroStrategy&#8217;s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company has been on an 8-week buying streak, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42723691/microstrategy-drops-209-million-on-bitcoin-in-8-week-buying-blitz">latest purchase on Monday</a> taking its total holdings to 446,400 BTC, worth over $41 billion at prevailing prices.
However, the strategy, which leverages convertible debt to fund Bitcoin purchases, has drawn criticism from financial experts. Peter Schiff said last month that the company's commitment to repay convertible note holders could be at a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42237876/peter-schiff-predicts-microstrategys-bankruptcy-due-to-bitcoin-investment-strategy">potential risk</a> if Bitcoin drops significantly in value.
But nothing thus far has deterred Saylor&#8217;s bullish optimism. 
The firm recently announced a special shareholder meeting to vote on proposals supporting its ambitious $42 billion Bitcoin purchase plan. As part of this plan, Saylor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42665877/microstrategy-to-hold-special-shareholder-vote-to-support-the-42-billion-bitcoin-acquisition-strategy">proposed increasing the company&#8217;s authorized Class A shares</a> and the number of authorized shares of preferred stock.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $92,338.85, down 1.23% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of MicroStrategy plunged 8.19% to $302.96 during Monday's regular session and dropped lower to $293.59 in after-hours trading.
The stock&#8217;s consensus price target was $449.5 based on 12 analyst recommendations, with an average price target of $546.67 from Bernstein, TD Cowen, and Barclays.
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Leading digital asset manager Grayscale Investments broadened its Top 20 list of cryptocurrencies on Monday by adding six new tokens with strong growth potential for the upcoming quarter.
What Happened: Grayscale <a href="https://www.grayscale.com/research/market-commentary/grayscale-research-insights-crypto-sectors-in-q1-2025">added </a>Layer-1 blockchain token Hyperliquid (HYPE), decentralized stablecoin protocol Ethena (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">ENA</a>), AI agent creator Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), decentralized exchange Jupiter (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">JUP</a>), liquid staking protocol Jito (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">JTO</a>), and decentralized data network Grass (GRASS) to the list, which it publishes every quarter.
Interestingly, VIRTUAL has been the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42717267/2024s-cryptocurrency-champions-these-top-performers-surpass-bitcoin-in-a-year-of-unprecedented-gains">market&#8217;s best performer in 2024</a>, with year-to-date gains of 26043%. Additionally, ENA has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42500884/trump-backed-world-liberty-financials-purchases-trigger-strong-rally-in-these-defi-tokens">heavily accumulated</a> by President-elect Donald Trump-backed platform World Liberty Financial.
The asset manager said it considered metrics like network adoption, upcoming catalysts, sustainability of fundamentals, token valuation, token supply inflation, and potential tail risks for the inclusion.
Grayscale added that the focus was on assets that touched on themes like the U.S. election and its potential impact on cryptocurrency regulation, decentralized AI technology, and growth in the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) ecosystem.
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The &#8216;Top 20&#8217; list consisted of a diversified set of assets spanning different cryptocurrency sectors, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Chainlink (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/link/usd">LINK</a>), and Uniswap (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/uni/usd">UNI</a>).
Why It Matters: This decision by Grayscale Research comes in the wake of a transformative forecast for the cryptocurrency industry in 2025. According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42724952/2025-outlook-bitcoin-to-150000-ethereum-to-5500-dogecoin-hits-1-galaxy-research-predicts">study</a>&nbsp;by Galaxy Research, the industry is set for significant advances in adoption, infrastructure, and regulatory clarity. 
The research predicted Bitcoin to surpass $150,000 in the first half of 2025, potentially reaching or exceeding $185,000 by the fourth quarter.
The inclusion of these new tokens implied the growing potential of assets tied to decentralized finance and AI, as well as the weight attached to assets that provide utility. 
Price Action: At the time of writing, all of these new entrants to the &#8216;Top 20&#8217; list were down in the 24-hour period, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Trump-Backed Platform's Pick, Year's Chart Topper: 6 New Cryptos Added To Grayscale's 'Top 20' List With Growth Potential In Q1 2025

On Monday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives unveiled his top 10 tech winners for the AI revolution into 2025, leaving two major Magnificent 7 players notably absent from the list.
What Happened:&nbsp; In his post, Ives said that the companies are poised to ride the wave of a $2 trillion AI capital expenditure boom over the next three years.
His list of top 10 tech winners for the AI revolution: Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), 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, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), and Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>).&nbsp;
&#8216;Magnificent 7&#8217; heavyweights Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) were conspicuously absent from the list.
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"We expect tech stocks to be up 25% in 2025," Ives stated, adding that it will be bolstered by "a goldilocks foundation for Big Tech and Tesla" and reduced regulatory hurdles under a Donald Trump-led administration.
Ives also cautioned about potential "white-knuckle moments" in 2025, citing concerns around Fed actions, China trade dynamics, and stretched valuations.
However, he said, &#8220;This will create the opportunities to own the tech theme and key names which has been our core investing tech playbook the last 2 years.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We expect tech stocks to be up 25% in 2025 as the Street further digests a less regulatory spider web under Trump in the White House with Khan/FTC days in the rear-view mirror, stronger AI initiatives within the Beltway, and a goldilocks foundation for Big Tech into 2025 &#x1f525;&#x1f3c6;&#x1f402; <a href="https://t.co/buam9doR6K">pic.twitter.com/buam9doR6K</a>
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1873877365572723044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Apple currently leads the market with an impressive valuation of $3.812 trillion, and its stock has surged by 35.85% year-to-date.
Cupertino introduced Apple Intelligence this year, a robust collection of AI tools and features designed to greatly improve the user experience on its devices.
Following closely is Nvidia, with a market cap of $3.367 trillion and an impressive 185.43% year-to-date increase. Nvidia is anticipated to launch its next-generation RTX 5000 series GPUs at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42677149/nvidia-ces-2025-keynote-how-to-watch-jensen-huang-unveil-the-rtx-5000-series-gpus">CES 2025 scheduled for the second week</a> of January.
Microsoft secures the third spot with a valuation of $3.158 trillion. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, holds a market cap of $2.350.
Amazon rounds out the top five with a valuation of $2.326 trillion, while Meta and Tesla are at number seven and eight with a market cap of $1.492 trillion and $1.339 trillion, respectively.
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New Street Research analyst Pierre Ferragu predicts 2025 will mark the beginning of a new artificial intelligence era, citing breakthrough developments in Tesla Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41449625/tesla-or-google-who-will-steer-the-future-of-self-driving">Full Self-Driving technology</a> and OpenAI&#8217;s latest O3 model.
What Happened: In a detailed research note, Ferragu emphasizes the remarkable performance of OpenAI&#8217;s O3 model on the Advanced Reasoning Corpus &#8211; Artificial General Intelligence benchmark, a testing framework that assesses the reasoning and problem-solving abilities of AI systems. 
The model achieved an impressive 87.5% score, nearing human-level capabilities and marking a substantial improvement over previous AI models, which typically scored below 10%.
&#8220;This is not merely incremental improvement, but a genuine breakthrough, marking a qualitative shift in AI capabilities,&#8221; says François Chollet, founder of the ARC-AGI foundation, as quoted in the research report.
The O3 model, set for release in January, demonstrates remarkable improvements across multiple benchmarks. It achieved a 71.7% accuracy in software engineering tasks, matching human professional performance, and scored 2,727 Elo in competitive coding, surpassing many expert programmers.
&#8220;Between FSD v13.2.2 driving me around with literally no intervention and o3 scoring 88% at ARC-AGI, I do believe the inflection is now. 2025 will be year zero of the AI era,&#8221; Ferragu wrote on X. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Between FSD v13.2.2 driving me around with literally no intervention and o3 scoring 88% at ARC-AGI, I do believe the inflection is now. 2025 will be year zero of the AI era. For more detailed thoughts, check the link in the next post&#x1f447;. <a href="https://t.co/b2UTWi29pz">pic.twitter.com/b2UTWi29pz</a>
&mdash; Pierre Ferragu (@p_ferragu) <a href="https://twitter.com/p_ferragu/status/1873828283764400515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: However, these advances come with substantial computational costs. The high-performance version of O3 requires approximately 2,000 times more computing power than its predecessor, with a single AGI task costing about $3,500 to process.
Ferragu suggests this breakthrough has significant implications for AI infrastructure providers. &#8220;We likely are still only at the very beginning of the growth curve for AI infrastructure and its supply chain,&#8221; he notes, indicating potential investment opportunities in the sector.
While O3 represents a major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42712683/openai-lays-out-its-for-profit-transition-plans-says-it-must-evolve-to-advance-its-agi-mission">step toward Artificial General Intelligence</a>, Ferragu clarifies it hasn&#8217;t achieved full AGI status yet. The model is expected to face challenges with next-generation tests, where estimates suggest it may not exceed 25% accuracy.
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Tesla's FSD And OpenAI's O3 Model Signal 'Year Zero Of The AI Era,' Says Analyst Pierre Ferragu

Leading coins moved&nbsp;further south Monday as traders turned to profit-taking ahead of the New Year.&nbsp;
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<td>-1.05%</td>
<td>$92,439.45</td>
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<td>-1.23%</td>
<td>$3,340.67</td>
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<td>-0.67%</td>
<td>$0.3138</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin had a bumpy morning, dipping to a low of $91,317 in early trade, recovering to highs of $94,000 late in the afternoon, and then retreating to $92,000 by evening.
Since the surge to $99,000 on Christmas, the leading cryptocurrency has slipped as much as 6.5%.
Ethereum dipped below $3,400, extending its weekly losses to 2.40%.&nbsp;
The downward market triggered $283 million worth of liquidations in the last 24 hours, with bullish bets worth nearly $200 million getting wiped out.
That said, Bitcoin's rebound to $100,000 from here could liquidate $687 million in short positions.
About 67% of all traders on Binance were levered long on Bitcoin, according to the Long/Short Ratio indicator, indicating expectations of a rebound.
The "Greed" sentiment cooled further from 65 to 64, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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<td>$16.51</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.24 trillion, following a drop of 0.97% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks edged lower on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 418.48 points, or 0.97%, to close at 42,573.73. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.07%, ending at 5,906.94, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite lost 1.19% to close at 19,486.78.
The so-called "Santa Claus Rally" fizzled out, as both the Dow and the S&amp;P 500 suffered losses in the trading sessions after Christmas.
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Analyst Notes: Influential cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez weighed in on Bitcoin's corrective action.
"Bitcoin below $93,000 is a problem because, as you can see, there isn&#8217;t enough significant support below it," Ali said, pointing to fewer addresses that purchased the cryptocurrency at prices below $93,000.
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&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1873733620160197093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Well-known on-chain analytics firm Santiment noted the sizable paper gains held by short-term holders of Bitcoin on average.
"Currently, their aggregate cost-basis resides at a value of $86,800, marking this as a key region of interest for local price momentum," the firm added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Despite the decline in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> price, the average Short-Term Holder continues to hold an unrealized profit (paper gain) of +7.9%. Currently, their aggregate cost-basis resides at a value of $86.8k, marking this as a key region of interest for local price momentum. <a href="https://t.co/fQaQJ8mZtb">pic.twitter.com/fQaQJ8mZtb</a>
&mdash; glassnode (@glassnode) <a href="https://twitter.com/glassnode/status/1873741504096907361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Falls Below $93K, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip Ahead Of New Year: Top Analyst Anticipates 'Problem' For BTC

Influential economist Mohamed El-Erian recently pointed out the stark contrast between US &#8220;economic exceptionalism&#8221; and the struggles of lower-income households in what he calls a &#8220;K economy.&#8221;
What Happened: On Monday, El-Erian posted a comment and shared a story from the front page of the Financial Times, highlighting the growing economic disparity in the United States. He noted that while the US economy is exceptional in many ways, it has also led to a &#8220;K economy&#8221; where lower-income households face significant and increasing challenges.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This is from the front page of today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/FT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FT</a>. It is a reminder that, from a distributional perspective, US &quot;economic exceptionalism&quot; has been accompanied by what many have called a &quot;K economy&quot; in which lower-income households face considerable and mounting challenges. <a href="https://t.co/0HL08g8nMJ">pic.twitter.com/0HL08g8nMJ</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1873726565982617611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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El-Erian&#8217;s post comes in the context of a recent report on the surge in US credit card defaults, which have reached their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. 
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Why It Matters: This situation underscores the financial strain on lower-income households, which El-Erian refers to in his &#8220;K economy&#8221; comment. The term &#8220;K economy&#8221; refers to a situation where the wealthy continue to prosper while the less affluent struggle, creating a divide that resembles the letter &#8216;K.&#8217; Traditionally the economy is viewed as &#8216;V&#8217; shaped with even ups and downs.
Credit card lenders wrote off a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42721109/mark-cuban-once-said-credit-card-users-dont-want-to-be-rich-now-us-credit-card-defaults-have-skyrocketed-to-highest-levels-since-2008-financial-crisis">staggering $46 billion</a>&nbsp;in seriously delinquent loan balances&nbsp;during&nbsp;the first nine months of&nbsp;2024. This figure, representing a 50% increase&nbsp;from the same period in&nbsp;2023, is the highest&nbsp;in 14 years, according to&nbsp;data from BankRegData.
Mark Zandi, the head of Moody's Analytics, stated,&nbsp;"High-income households are fine, but&nbsp;the bottom third of US&nbsp;consumers are tapped out. Their&nbsp;savings rate right now is&nbsp;zero."
The rise in defaults underscores the strain on consumers&#8217; personal finances following years of high inflation and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy of maintaining elevated borrowing costs. Early indicators suggest a growing number of&nbsp;defaults on consumer debt.
Capital One, the third-largest credit card lender in the US, reported its annualized credit card write-off rate hit 6.1% as of November, up from 5.2% a year ago.
Odysseas Papadimitriou, head of consumer&nbsp;credit research firm WalletHub, noted,&nbsp;"Consumer spending power has been&nbsp;diminished." Despite nearly $60 billion&nbsp;in consumer credit card debt&nbsp;being written off&nbsp;in the past year, another&nbsp;$37 billion remains overdue by at least one month.
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El-Erian Warns Of Hidden Crisis In 'Exceptional' US Economy As Lower Income Households Face 'Considerable' Challenges

U.S. stock markets experienced a downturn today, with the S&amp;P 500 declining by 1.07%. The NASDAQ also saw a decrease, falling by almost 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined almost 1%. Despite these indices in the red, certain stocks captured significant attention from investors.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Federal National Mortgage Association&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNMA#OTC">FNMA</a>)
Fannie Mae&#8217;s stock surged by 36.14%, closing at $3.39. It reached an intraday high of $3.48 and a low of $2.24, with a 52-week range of $3.65 to $0.93. The stock&#8217;s rise followed comments from Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42734220/bill-ackman-sends-fannie-mae-freddie-mac-stocks-soaring-trump-likes-big-deals">highlighted the potential</a> for Fannie Mae to exit conservatorship, influenced by the incoming Trump administration.
Boeing Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)
Boeing&#8217;s shares fell by 2.31%, closing at $176.55. The stock hit an intraday high of $178.17 and a low of $170.15, with a 52-week high of $258.59 and a low of $137.03. The decline followed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/12/42725208/boeing-crash-headlines-rattle-investors-why-the-stock-chart-shows-resilience">news of a tragic crash</a>&nbsp;involving a 737-800 in South Korea, prompting safety inspections of the aircraft.
MicroCloud Hologram Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOLO#NASDAQ">HOLO</a>)
MicroCloud Hologram&#8217;s stock skyrocketed by 167.08%, closing at $6.41. It reached an intraday high of $7.81 and a low of $3.42, with a 52-week range of $1968 to $1.23. The surge came after the company announced a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap/24/12/42726137/microcloud-hologram-rockets-with-quantum-leap-details">breakthrough in quantum technology</a>, enhancing control over qubits in a double quantum dot system.
MicroStrategy Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)
MicroStrategy&#8217;s shares dropped by 8.19%, closing at $302.96. The stock recorded an intraday high of $320.01 and a low of $301.75, with a 52-week high of $542.99 and a low of $43.89. The decline followed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42723691/microstrategy-drops-209-million-on-bitcoin-in-8-week-buying-blitz">company&#8217;s announcement</a> of a significant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) purchase, adding 2,138 BTC to its holdings. The transaction was valued at nearly $209 million.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock decreased by 3.30%, closing at $417.41. It reached an intraday high of $427 and a low of $415.75, with a 52-week range of $488.54 to $138.8. The decline occurred as the company prepared to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/12/42721312/tesla-stock-takes-a-breather-is-the-rally-losing-charge">report its fourth-quarter delivery numbers</a>, with expectations of 511,000 vehicles delivered.
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A South Korean court has approved the detainment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law earlier in the month.
What Happened: On Tuesday (local time), the Seoul Western District Court issued a warrant against Yoon on charges of masterminding a failed martial law declaration, orchestrating an insurrection, and abusing power, according to <a href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/356_389449.html">The Korea Times</a> report. The Corruption Investigation Office applied for the warrant after Yoon ignored three requests for an appearance from the anti-corruption agency for questioning.
The court warrant grants the CIO 48 hours to detain Yoon for questioning and seek an arrest warrant. However, the Presidential Security Service has blocked investigators from accessing both the presidential office compound and Yoon&#8217;s official residence, citing concerns over military security.
Although Yoon has presidential immunity from criminal prosecution, this protection does not extend to charges of insurrection or treason. Yoon&#8217;s defense team contends that the CIO does not have the legal authority to investigate insurrection, a charge that, under the current system, falls within the investigative jurisdiction of the police.
Yoon was suspended from his duties after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach him on December 14 for imposing martial law, which was overturned by a parliamentary vote just six hours later. The Constitutional Court has initiated proceedings to decide whether to remove the incumbent from office or reinstate him, with a ruling expected within 180 days beginning Dec. 14.
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Why It Matters: The impeachment and potential arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol is the culmination of a series of events that started with his controversial&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42292488/south-korean-etfs-slide-on-presidents-emergency-martial-law-declaration-protect-the-constitutional-democratic-order">declaration of martial law</a>&nbsp;on Dec. 3. This move, which Yoon justified as a measure against anti-state activities, led to a significant drop in South Korean ETFs and widespread protests across the country.
In mid-December, South Korean lawmakers, including several members of Yoon&#8217;s own People Power Party (PPP), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42497084/south-korean-lawmakers-impeach-yoon-over-martial-law-attempt">voted to impeach him</a> over his martial law attempt. The Constitutional Court now has 180 days to ratify the impeachment, which could result in Yoon&#8217;s removal from office.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index was seen trading lower by 0.22% at 2,399.49 at the time of writing. Shares of major South Korean companies like Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) and Hyundai Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>) were in the red. Korean memory giant SK Hynix Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXSCL#OTC">HXSCL</a>) also traded lower in Seoul.
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The private space industry had a breakout year in 2024 and the upward trend looks poised to continue into 2025. Here's a look at the trends that could shape the future of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/12/42717337/spacex-kicks-off-post-christmas-operations-with-double-launch-eyes-134-missions-in-2024">the space industry.&nbsp;</a>
Trump Catalyst: Investors are gearing up for incoming President Donald Trump who oversaw the establishment of NASA's Artemis program, the re-launch of the National Space Council and the creation of the Space Force during his first term in office.&nbsp;
James Bruegger, chief investment officer of Seraphim Space, also sees space being a focus of the second Trump administration, especially in the face of China's "increasing assertiveness" in space technology. 
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Communication Satellites: Bruegger also said he expects 2025 to be the year that direct-to-device satellite connectivity goes mainstream and pointed to Apple's recent $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar as an example.&nbsp;
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) is building a cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices and could benefit from other carriers looking to space to improve connectivity. The company recently announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42390726/ast-spacemobile-secures-long-term-vodafone-deal-to-boost-global-coverage">a partnership</a> with Vodaphone to expand the carrier's global broadband connectivity. 
Market Interest: Investors showed growing interest in private space companies in 2024 and Bruegger expects the trend to continue into 2025. He pointed to Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) as one of the most valuable private space companies with a market cap of $13.61 billion as of Monday. Rocket Lab shares have gained more than 375% in 2024. 
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) is another space company to watch in the new year. The company successfully landed its Odysseus lunar lander on the moon in February 2024 to become the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the surface of the moon since the end of the Apollo era in the 1970s. 
The company is positioned for continued growth in 2025 with long-term NASA contracts and two new contract awards from NASA's Near Space Network <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42647377/intuitive-machines-stock-is-moving-higher-monday-whats-going-on">announced</a> last week. Intuitive Machines shares are up over 640% this year.&nbsp;
"As we look ahead to 2025, we expect it to be once again a stellar year for SpaceTech," Bruegger said.&nbsp;
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett is best known for stocks he has bought over the years and his gains for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) investors. He's also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41418702/warren-buffetts-words-of-wisdom-benzinga-readers-pick-their-favorite-oracle-of-omaha-quote">known for quotes</a> that can be applied to investing and life.
Here's a look back at Buffett's take on the importance of reputation.
What Happened: Buffett has many highlights during his lengthy career leading Berkshire Hathaway, but one of the lower moments almost occurred<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/16/09/8483241/warren-buffett-weathered-the-salomon-brothers-scandal-whats-that-mean-for-wells-f"> due to an investment </a>in investment bank Salomon Brothers.
Berkshire bought a 12% stake in the company in the 1980s and a scandal at the firm over treasury bonds almost took the company under and led to Buffett stepping in as interim chairman and CEO of the company.
In September 1991, Buffett <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u7-UNSkr4o">testified </a>before the House Commerce subcommittee in Washington D.C. and shared that he asked every Salomon Brothers employee to be their own compliance officer.
He also asked for two key demands from employees with the first one being that they obey all rules and ask themselves if they're willing to appear on the front page of the newspaper and have their work accomplishments read by their spouses and kids.
If they followed this rule, Buffett was pretty confident they could ignore his second demand.
"Lose money for the firm and I will be understanding. Lose a shred of reputation for the firm, and I will be ruthless," Buffett said in the hearing.
Salomon Brothers was later <a href="https://archive.nytimes.com/dealbook.nytimes.com/2008/09/24/warren-buffett-and-the-salomon-saga/">acquired </a>by Travelers Group, netting a profit for Berkshire Hathaway and showing how Buffett helped saved the company. 
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Why It's Important: Buffett has used the Salomon Brothers case as an important learning lesson over the years when discussing the newspaper test and the value of reputation.
Salomon Brothers knew one of their employees was a bad actor and didn't report and kept trying to shove the story away, before coming within inches of destroying the company, Buffett once said.
Buffett said all the company had to do was pick up the phone and report the trading activity but instead former Salomon CEO John Gutfreund, who was once called the "King of Wall Street," destroyed his career.
One of Buffett's most important lessons he tells his managers revolves around the concept of reputation.
"We can afford to lose money, even a lot of money. We can't afford to lose reputation. Even a shred of reputation. Let's be sure that everything we do in business can be reported on the front page of a national newspaper," Buffett <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5_vvcnFCgM">said </a>in another interview.
In the interview, Buffett mentioned that Berkshire Hathaway had been named one of the most admired companies in the world, something that took 37 years to accomplish.
"We could lose it in 37 minutes and that's the message."
Buffett said that once reputation is lost, you may not get it back.
"Can lose it in five minutes."
A strong focus on reputation could be among the reasons why Berkshire Hathaway has stood the test of time and Buffett has been able to spot good CEOs and companies to invest in.
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Kevin O'Leary, chairman of O'Leary Ventures and a prominent investor on Shark Tank, was straightforward during a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pS2TdlwT7Q">interview</a> on Fox Business. He firmly declared that it was time to stop treating China as a developing nation, calling the status outdated and unfair. O'Leary also warned that China is engaged in what he described as &#8220;an economic war with us.&#8221;
The investor pointed out a significant issue with how the World Trade Organization (WTO) designates China as a developing nation. This classification allows China to receive special benefits, including sweetheart loans that O'Leary says American taxpayers partially fund. He stated bluntly, "China is not a developing nation. They're at economic war with us and European countries."
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O'Leary explained that these benefits have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/08/40544141/they-have-screwed-me-over-the-last-12-years-says-kevin-oleary-cheers-for-tariffs-squeeze-chinese-hea">given China an unfair advantage</a> for decades. "Forty years of getting screwed, that's what happened," he said, highlighting how the U.S. and other nations have essentially subsidized China's rise while their economies have faced challenges.
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O'Leary shared his frustrations as a business owner who has faced what he described as unfair practices by China. "They don't play by the rules; there's nothing reciprocal in our relations," he said. For O'Leary, the solution is clear: hit China where it hurts most – their economy. He argued that the only way to get China's attention is through "very selected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41417400/kevin-oleary-calls-for-400-tariffs-on-china-but-his-shark-tank-co-star-and-billionaire-investor-mark">high-impact weaponry like tariffs</a>."
According to O'Leary, imposing tariffs on sectors critical to Chinese employment could force the government to rethink its approach. "If you want to mess with the largest economy that you trade with, we will force a lot of people that make yoga mats or electronics or whatever else it is to be unemployed in your city," he said. "They'll be rioting in the streets, and you'll be out of power."
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O'Leary expressed hope that the future administration would address the problem head-on. He underscored the importance of a hard-line approach, saying, "You gotta be hard core. [President Xi] only understands the stick. That's all he understands."
O'Leary's comments reflected his belief that the U.S. has been too lenient with China for far too long. He blamed previous administrations – Democratic and Republican – for continuing this scenario. "When there's a Democrat in the White House, they go right along," he said, pointing to a history of inaction.
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<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>Big Tree Cloud (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dsy-stock-quote/">DSY</a>) stock is rocketing more than 123% after <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/big-tree-cloud-and-plutonian-announce-closing-of-business-combination-302166429.html">completing its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger</a> with Plutonian Acquisition.</li>



<li>Nisun (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nisn-stock-quote/">NISN</a>) shares are soaring over 19% after announcing a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/nisun-international-announces-significant-breakthrough-egg-business-2024-06-07">breakthrough in its egg business</a>.</li>



<li>Prokidney (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/prok-stock-quote/">PROK</a>) stock is surging more than 18% on <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/prokidney-announces-positive-interim-regen-007-phase-2-trial-data-and-provides">positive Phase 2 clinical trial data</a>.</li>



<li>Logistic Properties of The Americas (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lpa-stock-quote/">LPA</a>) shares are gaining over 16% without any clear news this morning.</li>



<li>Lytus Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lyt-stock-quote/">LYT</a>) stock is increasing more than 13% despite a lack of news today.</li>



<li>Veritone (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/veri-stock-quote/">VERI</a>) shares are rising over 10% <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318383347&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=VERI&amp;cdn=deec56305788281adbfa6eee05c8e190&amp;companyName=Veritone+Inc.&amp;formType=4&amp;formDescription=Statement+of+changes+in+beneficial+ownership+of+securities&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-07">on insider buying</a>.</li>



<li>Gamestop (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gme-stock-quote/">GME</a>) stock is heading more than 9% higher after <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/06/07/gamestop-roaring-kitty/">falling 40% on Friday</a>.</li>



<li>KKR &amp; Company LP (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/kkr-stock-quote/">KKR</a>) shares are climbing over 8% as it prepares to join the S&amp;P 500 later this month.</li>



<li>Gct Semiconductor (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gcts-stock-quote/">GCTS</a>) stock is jumping more than 7% today.</li>



<li>Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/luv-stock-quote/">LUV</a>) shares are up over 6% on Elliott Management reportedly <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/elliott-takes-nearly-2-bln-stake-southwest-airlines-wsj-reports-2024-06-09/">taking a large stake</a> in the company.</li>
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<ol><li>China Liberal Education (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cleu-stock-quote/">CLEU</a>) stock is diving more than 14% after rallying 58% on Friday.</li>



<li>Biocardia (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bcda-stock-quote/">BCDA</a>) shares are tumbling over 12% on Monday morning.</li>



<li>Leafly (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lfly-stock-quote/">LFLY</a>) stock is taking a more than 7% beating after <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318380573&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=LFLY&amp;cdn=4ebce9e0101bf1898be16163857fc95b&amp;companyName=Leafly+Holdings+Inc.&amp;formType=ARS&amp;formDescription=Annual+Report+to+Security+Holders&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-07">rallying Friday on its annual report</a>.</li>



<li>Innate Pharma S.A. ADR (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ipha-stock-quote/">IPHA</a>) shares are sliding over 7% this morning.</li>



<li>Terawulf (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wulf-stock-quote/">WULF</a>) stock is dropping more than 7% on <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318383905&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=WULF&amp;cdn=a93785096c2256f64532f0f43dcf222b&amp;companyName=TeraWulf+Inc.&amp;formType=4%2FA&amp;formDescription=%5BAmend%5D+Statement+of+changes+in+beneficial+ownership+of+securities&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-07">recent insider trading</a>.</li>



<li>Cerence (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crnc-stock-quote/">CRNC</a>) shares are falling over 5% on news it will <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/kkr-crowdstrike-holdings-and-godaddy-set-join-sp-500-others-join-sp-midcap-400-and-sp">leave the S&amp;P SmallCap 600</a>.</li>



<li>Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rrgb-stock-quote/">RRGB</a>) stock is decreasing more than 3% today.</li>



<li>Doximity (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/docs-stock-quote/">DOCS</a>) shares are slipping over 3% this morning.</li>



<li>Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pltr-stock-quote/">PLTR</a>) stock is dipping more than 3% following <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318384096&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=PLTR&amp;cdn=9c677294cf3d69082d33fdd0d967bcdf&amp;companyName=Palantir+Technologies+Inc.+Class+A&amp;formType=8-K&amp;formDescription=Current+report+pursuant+to+Section+13+or+15%28d%29&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-10">shareholder meeting results</a>.</li>



<li>Himalaya Shipping (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hshp-stock-quote/">HSHP</a>) shares close out our pre-market stock movers down 3%.</li>
</ol>On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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We have all of the biggest pre-market stock movers that traders are going to want to read about on Tuesday!



Moving stocks this morning are ongoing market volatility, earnings reports and more.



Let&rsquo;s get into that news below!



<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>Lytus Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lyt-stock-quote/">LYT</a>) stock is rocketing more than 100% alongside heavy pre-market trading.</li>



<li>VBI Vaccines (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vbiv-stock-quote/">VBIV</a>) shares are soaring over 72% after a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/vbi-vaccines-provides-update-its-restructuring-proceedings-2024-08-02">bankruptcy filing last week</a>.</li>



<li>Lumen Technologies (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lumn-stock-quote/">LUMN</a>) stock is surging more than 47% after announcing a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-demand-drives-5-billion-in-new-business-and-massive-expansion-of-the-internet-302214737.html">$5 billion artificial intelligence (AI) deal</a>.</li>



<li>Presto Automation (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/prst-stock-quote/">PRST</a>) shares are gaining over 32% with strong early morning trading today.</li>



<li>Agape ATP (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/atpc-stock-quote/">ATPC</a>) stock is increasing more than 31% with heavy early morning trading.</li>



<li>Portage Biotech (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/prtg-stock-quote/">PRTG</a>) shares are rising over 29% without any clear news this morning.</li>



<li>AgriFORCE Growing Systems (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/agri-stock-quote/">AGRI</a>) stock is climbing more than 21% on <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318495930&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=AGRI&amp;cdn=deb75fb21f6e866090c8f87065ebe74c&amp;companyName=AgriFORCE++Growing+Systems+Ltd.&amp;formType=8-K&amp;formDescription=Current+report+pursuant+to+Section+13+or+15%28d%29&amp;dateFiled=2024-08-05">plans to regain listing compliance</a>.</li>



<li>SMX (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/smx-stock-quote/">SMX</a>) shares are heading 20% higher as it rebounds from a fall yesterday.</li>



<li>RxSight (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rxst-stock-quote/">RXST</a>) stock is jumping over 18% after beating Q2 estimates and increasing its guidance.</li>



<li>Beyond Air (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/xair-stock-quote/">XAIR</a>) shares are up more than 17% despite a lack of news this morning.</li>
</ol><h2>10 Top Losers</h2>



<ol><li>SunPower (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/spwr-stock-quote/">SPWR</a>) stock is plummeting over 28% after <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/former-manufacturing-giant-sunpower-files-014238292.html">filing for bankruptcy</a>.</li>



<li>Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/aqms-stock-quote/">AQMS</a>) shares are diving more than 23% with the release of its <a href="https://ir.aquametals.com/press-releases/detail/301/aqua-metals-announces-continued-progress-on-sierra-arc">Q2 earnings report</a>.</li>



<li>CervoMed (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crvo-stock-quote/">CRVO</a>) stock is tumbling over 20% following a rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Helport AI (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hpai-stock-quote/">HPAI</a>) shares are taking a more than 19% beating after <a href="https://www.stocktitan.net/news/HPAI/helport-ai-limited-and-tristar-acquisition-i-corp-announce-closing-l28l2mpn3gqu.html">recently going public</a>.</li>



<li>Chegg (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/chgg-stock-quote/">CHGG</a>) stock is sliding over 18% after <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/chegg-shares-tumble-after-education-tech-company-swings-to-2q-loss-f11b00a6">reporting a Q2 loss</a>.</li>



<li>Notable Labs (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ntbl-stock-quote/">NTBL</a>) shares are decreasing more than 18% without any clear news.</li>



<li>Upexi (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/upxi-stock-quote/">UPXI</a>) stock is falling over 15% after <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/upexi-provides-shareholder-update-restructuring-reduce-debt-and-increase-working">announcing restructuring plans</a>.</li>



<li>ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zi-stock-quote/">ZI</a>) shares are dropping more than 15% <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/zoominfo-stock-tumbles-on-weak-guidance-cfo-transition-3555565">on a weak guidance</a>.</li>



<li>EpicQuest Education (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/eeiq-stock-quote/">EEIQ</a>) stock is dipping over 15% despite a lack of obvious news this morning.</li>



<li>Jumia Technologies (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/jmia-stock-quote/">JMIA</a>) shares close out our pre-market stock movers down 15% <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/jumia-announce-second-quarter-2024-results-august-6-2024-2024-07-22">ahead of its Q2 earnings report</a>.</li>
</ol>On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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Lytus Technologies&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lyt-stock-quote/">LYT</a>) stock is heading higher on Tuesday morning with heavy pre-market trading of the platform services company&rsquo;s shares.



This heavy trading comes without any clear news from Lytus Technologies. That includes a lack of press releases or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). There&rsquo;s also no analyst coverage that would cause it to rally.



However, more than 8.5 million shares of LYT stock have changed hands as of this writing today. That is quite the increase compared to the company&rsquo;s daily average trading volume of about 77,000 shares. Investors will also note that Lytus Technologies&rsquo; <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/LYT/key-statistics/">float is 426,160 shares</a>.



It&rsquo;s also worth keeping in mind that LYT is a penny stock. That comes from its low daily average trading volume, its prior closing price of $1.41 per share and its market capitalization of just $2.607 million.



<h2>What That Means for LYT Stock</h2>



Being a penny stock opens Lytus Technologies shares up to volatility. This can come alongside large market movements, such as the major drop experienced yesterday.



It could also be a sign of speculative or retail traders taking an interest in the company. This could be them buying on Monday&rsquo;s dip or it may be an attempt to pump and dump the stock. Traders will want to consider that when weighing a stake in Lytus Technologies.



LYT stock is up 109.1% as of Tuesday morning.



Investors will want to stick around for more of the most recent stock market stories today!



We have all of the hottest stock market news that traders need to know about on Tuesday! That includes a dive into the biggest pre-market stock movers this morning and other hot news. All of this is ready to go at the links below!



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