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On Tuesday, OpenAI introduced a comprehensive rebranding initiative featuring a new logo and typeface.
What Happened: The revamped logo, referred to as a &#8220;blossom,&#8221; showcases a slightly larger central space and refined lines.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="721" height="721" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom.png" alt="" class="wp-image-766116" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom.png 721w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom-300x300.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04231210/OpenAI-black-monoblossom-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: OpenAI &#x7C; The redesigned OpenAI &#8216;Blossom&#8217; logo</figcaption></figure>
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI's SearchGPT Set To Disrupt Google's Search Empire As Former Engineer Sounds Alarm On Deteriorating User Experience Amid Rising Competition</a>
Initially crafted by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Ilya Sutskever, the redesign was executed by an internal team led by Veit Moeller and Shannon Jager, <a href="https://www.wallpaper.com/tech/openai-has-undergone-its-first-ever-rebrand-giving-fresh-life-to-chatgpt-interactions">reported</a> Wallpaper. This transformation is designed to project a &#8220;more organic and more human&#8221; image.
The AI startup has also launched a new typeface, OpenAI sans, which merges geometric precision with a rounded, inviting character. For example, the wordmark&#8217;s &#8220;O&#8221; features a perfectly round exterior and an imperfect interior, aiming to counter robotic precision, according to Moeller.
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When questioned about the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in the design process, Moeller said that the team used AI to calculate type weights.
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Why It Matters: On the same day, a federal judge ruled that parts of Elon Musk&#8217;s lawsuit against OpenAI will <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43484737/chatgpt-maker-openais-future-hangs-in-the-balance-as-judge-says-musks-lawsuit-will-partially-proceed-to-trial">proceed to trial</a>. The lawsuit challenges OpenAI&#8217;s shift to a for-profit model.
Last month, it was reported that SoftBank Group is in talks to lead a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43374528/softbank-may-lead-openais-40-billion-funding-round-at-a-300-billion-valuation-despite-deepseek-disruption-report">$40 billion funding round</a> for OpenAI, potentially valuing the company at $300 billion.
In October 2024, the Altman-led <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">startup raised over $6.5 billion</a>, bringing its valuation to $157 billion.
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OpenAI's Big Rebrand: ChatGPT-Parent Wants To Reflect A 'More Organic' Future With New Logo, Typeface

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) revealed that its artificial intelligence-powered search features are achieving monetization rates comparable to traditional search results, marking a milestone in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">the company&#8217;s AI strategy</a>.
What Happened: During Alphabet&#8217;s fourth-quarter of 2024 earnings call, Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler announced that AI overviews, the company&#8217;s AI-enhanced search feature, is delivering revenue at &#8220;approximately the same rate&#8221; as conventional search results. 
This performance suggests the successful integration of AI technology without sacrificing the company&#8217;s core revenue engine.
The development is particularly noteworthy given that search advertising remains Alphabet&#8217;s largest revenue source, generating $54 billion in the fourth quarter, up 13% from the previous year. The successful monetization of AI features comes as the company significantly expands its AI infrastructure, announcing a planned $75 billion capital expenditure for 2025.
&#8220;AI overviews continue to drive higher satisfaction and search usage,&#8221; Schindler noted during the earnings call, indicating that the technology is not only matching revenue expectations but also improving user engagement. This is especially pronounced among younger users, suggesting potential for long-term growth in user adoption.
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Why It Matters: The company reported that AI overviews are now available in more than 100 countries, while its newer Circle to Search feature has been rolled out to over 200 million Android devices. Users who have tried Circle to Search now initiate more than 10% of their searches through this feature, demonstrating strong user adoption of AI-powered search tools.
Google faces growing competition in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37412558/watch-out-google-openai-perplexity-ai-reportedly-raising-additional-money-at-significantly-higher-va">AI search market</a> from OpenAI's SearchGPT, Perplexity AI, Microsoft's AI-powered Bing, and China's DeepSeek, all offering advanced conversational and real-time search capabilities.
Price Action: Alphabet&#8217;s Class A stock declined 7.59% in after-hours trading to $190.71, while Class C shares fell 7.27% to $192.60, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Gold prices surged to an unprecedented high of $2,849.05 per ounce on Wednesday, driven by renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East. The precious metal has demonstrated resilience this year, posting a 7.31% year-to-date gain, outperforming Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) 4.27% increase during the same period.
What Happened: The latest rally came after former President Donald Trump imposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43462165/china-strikes-retaliatory-measures-against-us-following-trumps-10-tariffs-its-much-less-than-proportional-analyst-says">a 10% tariff on Chinese imports</a>, prompting a measured response from Beijing. 
Peter Schiff, a prominent economist and gold advocate, views current market dynamics as bullish. &#8220;The fact that the public is selling and not buying is extremely bullish for gold. It&#8217;s a contrarian indicator,&#8221; Schiff posted on X, suggesting that retail investors might return to the market at higher price levels.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I forgot to mention it, but the fact that the public is selling and not buying is extremely bullish for gold. It&#39;s a contrarian indicator. Retail gold investors will eventually stop selling, and later, the general public will start buying, but at much higher prices.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1886926686681489803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Market sentiment received additional support from Trump&#8217;s proposal to assume <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43484176/trump-says-us-will-take-over-gaza-strip-were-going-to-develop-it-create-thousands-of-jobs">U.S. control over Gaza Strip</a> reconstruction, adding another layer of geopolitical complexity to the precious metal&#8217;s appeal. However, analysts note that persistent high interest rates could potentially cap gold&#8217;s upside.
Gold futures for April delivery reached $2,879.49, up 0.13%, reflecting strong demand. The metal has appreciated 7.56% since Trump&#8217;s November election victory, though this performance trails Bitcoin&#8217;s 40.15% surge over the same timeframe.
The metal&#8217;s performance comes at a time when investors are closely monitoring potential inflationary pressures that could emerge from new tariffs, possibly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/25/02/43468406/treasury-etfs-in-focus-as-trumps-tariffs-feds-rate-decision-shake-bond-markets">influencing Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions</a>. 
Despite the robust rally, market participants remain vigilant about interest rate trajectories, which traditionally have an inverse relationship with gold prices.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has increased the monthly subscription cost for its AppleCare+ service across all iPhone models in the U.S.&nbsp;
What Happened: Apple has raised the monthly fee for AppleCare+ by 50 cents. The standard AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 now costs $10.49 per month, up from $9.99, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/04/applecare-iphone-price-increase/">reported</a> MacRumors on Tuesday.
This price hike affects all current iPhone models, including both the standard and Theft and Loss plans. However, the two-year AppleCare+ subscription prices, service fees, and deductibles remain unchanged, with the increase specific to monthly payments.
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Moreover, Apple has not changed the AppleCare+ subscription prices for iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
Apple did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Why It Matters: On Sunday, Bloomberg&#8217;s Mark Gurman reported that Apple retail stores will stop offering AppleCare+ as a one-time purchase starting next week. Instead, AppleCare+ will only be available as a subscription in stores.
For instance, coverage for the iPhone 16 Pro Max costs $9.99 per month (before the price increase) or a one-time payment of $199 for two years. However, the upfront payment option will no longer be available in physical stores.
For now, Apple will continue to offer one-time AppleCare+ purchase options through its online store, he said.
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Last year, Apple also decided to increase the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40870767/apple-wants-you-to-pay-more-for-iphone-16-battery-replacement-heres-how-much-it-will-cost">cost of battery replacements</a> for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max by $20, bringing the new price to $119. The cost for battery replacement in the standard and "Plus" models remained unchanged.
Apple&#8217;s recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">first-quarter earnings</a> report revealed a revenue beat, with fiscal first-quarter revenue of $124.3 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Services revenue reached $26.34 billion, an increase from $23.12 billion compared to the previous year.
Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock declined 0.021% in after-hours trading, settling at $232.75. Earlier on Tuesday, it closed at $232.80, marking a 2.10% increase, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Apple Raises Monthly AppleCare+ Prices For All iPhones— And You Can No Longer Buy The Warranty Upfront In Stores

The U.S. stock market showed a positive trend on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite surging by over 260 points to end the day at 19,654.02. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose by 0.3% to 44,556.04, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.7% to 6,037.88.
Let&#8217;s turn our attention to the five stocks that captured the interest of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
The company&#8217;s stock rose by 4.58% to close at $119.50. The intraday high and low were $119.85 and $114.79 respectively, with a 52-week range of $112.80 to $227.30. AMD reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43480688/amd-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-data-center-continued-growth">fourth-quarter earnings</a> that beat analyst estimates, with revenue of $7.66 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)
Alphabet&#8217;s Class C stock increased by 2.50% to close at $207.71. The intraday high was $208.7, and the low was $204.26. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $131.55 to $208.70. The company&#8217;s Class A stock ended the day 2.6% higher at $206.38. Both Class A and Class C shares plunged in the after-hours session by 7.6% and 7.3% respectively. The tech giant reported strong fourth-quarter results, with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">continued momentum</a> in AI, Cloud, and YouTube. However, the $75 billion CapEx guidance spooked investors.
Snap Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>)
Snap&#8217;s stock soared by 3.85% to close at $11.60. The intraday high and low were $11.71 and $11.19, respectively, with a 52-week range of $8.29 to $17.50. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43480179/snap-stock-soars-after-q4-eps-revenues-beat-details">beat analyst estimates</a>. The Benzinga report noted that Snap had 453 million daily active users in the fourth quarter, up 9% year-over-year.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>)
Chipotle&#8217;s stock rose by 1.13% to close at $59.02. The intraday high and low were $59.19 and $58.28, respectively, with a 52-week range of $47.98 to $69.26. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates but <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43479897/chipotle-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-focus-on-generous-portions-drives-food-costs-higher-shares-slide">missed on revenue</a>. The company&#8217;s focus on &#8216;generous portions&#8217; drove food costs higher.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock climbed by 2.22% to close at $392.21. The intraday high and low were $394 and $381.40, respectively, with a 52-week range of $138.80 to $488.54. The company introduced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43457599/tesla-hikes-foundation-series-cybertruck-price-by-as-much-as-116-in-canada-introduces-non-foundation-series">cheaper Cybertruck version</a> in Canada while raising Foundation Series prices. 
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Major cryptocurrencies declined sharply on Tuesday following the announcement of a new regulatory oversight committee, with total market liquidations reaching nearly $485 million in the past 24 hours.
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<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.96%</td>
<td>$98,240.17</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>-4.15%</td>
<td>$2,735.57</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>-7.19%</td>
<td>$0.2649</td>
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What Happened: The leading cryptocurrency dropped to $97,924.27, its lowest level in the last 24 hours of trading, while the broader crypto market capitalization fell 2.92% to $3.23 trillion. 
The decline coincided with newly appointed &#8220;Crypto Czar&#8221; David Sacks announcing the formation of a bipartisan, bicameral committee to establish a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43477333/crypto-czar-sacks-says-potential-bitcoin-reserve-to-be-one-of-crypto-committees-first-priorities">regulatory framework for digital assets</a>.
Ethereum also experienced downward pressure despite social media attention from Eric Trump, who suggested on X that &#8220;it&#8217;s a great time to add $ETH.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">In my opinion, it's a great time to add <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>.
&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricTrump/status/1886541132903133230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The second-largest cryptocurrency&#8217;s decline followed Dogecoin&#8217;s retreat after its 15% rally on Monday.
The market turbulence triggered significant trading activity, with over 161,000 traders facing liquidations. The total cryptocurrency open interest decreased by 5.61% to $113.45 billion, while trading volume dropped 43.19% to $194.42 billion, according to CoinGlass.
Market sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index reading 54 on Tuesday, indicating a neutral stance. 
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Official Melania Meme (MELANIA)</td>
<td>+11.56%</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
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<td>Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)</td>
<td>+3.96%</td>
<td>$0.01374</td>
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<td>Hyperliquid (HYPE)</td>
<td>+2.04</td>
<td>$25.55</td>
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The cryptocurrency market&#8217;s decline occurred against a backdrop of mixed traditional market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 134.13 points, or 0.30%, closing at 44,556.04, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.72% to 6,037.88. 
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, however, fell 1.35% to 19,654.02. Dow futures showed minimal movement in after-hours trading, down just 7 points as of 8:15 p.m. EDT.
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Analyst Notes:&nbsp; Leading cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital expects Bitcoin to consolidate between $98,300 and $101,000 in the near term. &#8220;Bitcoin revisited the $101k level&#8230; but failed the subsequent post-breakout retest of it into new support,&#8221; they noted. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin revisited the $101k level (black) In fact, Bitcoin even Daily Closed above it, but failed the subsequent post-breakout retest of it into new support BTC is probably going to consolidate between $98300 and $101000 for the time being<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/X9EPlU6XtO">https://t.co/X9EPlU6XtO</a> <a href="https://t.co/UOysUdhAlr">pic.twitter.com/UOysUdhAlr</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1886773952980087156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Similarly, analyst Ali Martinez suggested Bitcoin is trading within a broader range between $90,900 and $108,500, with no clear directional trend.
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&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1886875374463963312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe offered a contrarian view regarding Ethereum&#8217;s prospects following Eric Trump&#8217;s comments, stating, &#8220;The most hated trade is usually the best trade to take. If Trump bets massively on $ETH, it&#8217;s almost foolish to not follow that route at these valuations.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The most hated trade is usually the best trade to take. If Trump bets massively on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>, it&#39;s almost foolish to not follow that route at these valuations.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1886854990238458120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On Tuesday, a federal judge decided that parts of Elon Musk&#8217;s lawsuit against OpenAI will advance to trial. This legal battle centers on Musk&#8217;s efforts to halt OpenAI&#8217;s transition to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42493076/openai-challenges-musks-lawsuit-reveals-2017-profit-talks">a for-profit model</a>.
What Happened: U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, based in Oakland, California, said Musk will be required to testify in court, reported Reuters.
&#8220;Something is going to trial in this case,&#8221; she stated, indicating that a jury will ultimately determine the outcome.
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The lawsuit, initiated by Musk last year, contests OpenAI&#8217;s shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization. Musk argues that the original mission was to develop AI for the benefit of humanity, not for profit.
OpenAI, which was co-founded by Musk in 2015, maintains that the transition is crucial to secure funding for AI development.
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Why It Matters: Last year in December, OpenAI <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">outlined its plans to evolve</a> into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) to align with its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all humanity.
OpenAI&#8217;s fundraising efforts, including a $6.6 billion round in October and a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43327823/softbank-eyes-historic-25-billion-investment-in-openai-poised-to-dethrone-microsoft-as-chatgpt-parents-biggest-investor">$25 billion round</a> with SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), depend on this restructuring.
Last month it was reported that SoftBank was in talks to lead a new funding round for OpenAI, potentially <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43374528/softbank-may-lead-openais-40-billion-funding-round-at-a-300-billion-valuation-despite-deepseek-disruption-report">raising up to $40 billion</a>. This investment would value the ChatGPT-maker at $300 billion.
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Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg once revealed to Sam Altman that one of the most painful moments in his career was not rejecting a billion-dollar acquisition offer—but watching his entire management team walk away because they disagreed with his decision.
What Happened: In a 2016 conversation with Altman, the then-president of Y Combinator, Zuckerberg reflected on Facebook's early struggles. He recalled the intense pressure to sell the company when Yahoo offered to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351566/mark-zuckerberg-didnt-sell-facebook-for-1b-but-would-he-have-sold-for-5t-this-was-meta-ceos-thought">buy it for $1 billion</a>.
At the time, Facebook was still a small social network focused on college students, and many believed cashing out was the smart move. However, Zuckerberg and co-founder Dustin Moskovitz had a bigger vision—to expand Facebook beyond universities and turn it into a global platform.
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"At the end of that, Dustin and I just decided, you know, we think that we can actually go connect more than just the 10 million people who are in school," Zuckerberg said. "We can go beyond that and have this really be a successful thing, we just had to go for it."&nbsp;&nbsp;
But, the decision had consequences. "A huge amount of the company quit because they didn't believe in what we were doing," he admitted. "The whole management team was gone within about a year after that."&nbsp;&nbsp;
For Zuckerberg, the real pain wasn't rejecting the deal—it was realizing that many of the people he trusted to help build Facebook didn't believe in him.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: Founded on Feb. 4, 2004, in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/05/32461106/if-you-invested-1-000-in-facebook-stock-at-ipo-11-years-ago-heres-how-much-youd-have-now">Harvard dorm room</a>, Facebook started as a social network for college students.
By the time Yahoo made its offer in 2006, the company had grown to at least 10 million users. Had Zuckerberg sold, Facebook might never have evolved into the global tech giant it is today.
Instead, Facebook, which became Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) in 2021, continued to expand. By 2008, Facebook had amassed 100 million users, and in 2012, it went public in what was the largest IPO in history at the time, valuing the company at $104 billion.&nbsp;
An investor who put $1,000 into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/36937315/happy-20-facebook-if-you-invested-1-000-in-mark-zuckerbergs-social-network-when-it-went-public-1">Facebook at its IPO</a> price of $38 would have received approximately 26.31 shares. At Tuesday&#8217;s closing price of $704.19, those shares would now be valued at around $18,531.31.
Some of Facebook's earliest investors included Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman. The company acquired Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014. It also acquired Oculus to enter the virtual reality space in 2014.
The company today has a market capitalization of $1.784 trillion, making it the seventh most valuable company in the world. Last month, Meta reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43322201/meta-platforms-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-daily-actives-up-5-continued-strong-revenue-growth-expected">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $48.39 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $47.03 billion.
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Mark Zuckerberg Once Told Sam Altman That The Most Painful Moment In His Life Was Not Rejecting A $1 Billion Buyout Offer For Facebook But Losing An Entire Team — Here's Why (CORRECTED)

On Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made notable trades, including the sale of shares in Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>). This move came as Palantir&#8217;s stock surged following its impressive fourth-quarter results and optimistic future guidance. The company reported a 36% increase in total revenue year-over-year, with significant growth in U.S. commercial and government sectors.
The PLTR Trade
Ark Invest, through its ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), sold 71,069 shares of Palantir. The sale occurred on a day when Palantir&#8217;s stock closed at $103.83, marking a substantial increase of 23.99% from the previous day. This trade was valued at approximately $7.38 million. The decision to sell comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43373954/cathie-woods-ark-invest-dumps-over-10-million-worth-of-palantir-stock-as-ai-competition-heats-up">heightened competition</a> in the AI industry.
Palantir&#8217;s recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43463909/palantir-stock-is-surging-tuesday-whats-going-on">financial performance</a> has been strong, with U.S. commercial revenue rising by 64% year-over-year to $214 million and U.S. government revenue increasing by 45% to $343 million. This growth has led to several analysts raising their price targets for the company.
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<li>10X Genomics Inc (TXG): Bought 101,912 shares by ARKK and 17,587 shares by ARKG.</li>
<li>Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST): Bought 18,460 shares by ARKK and 3,188 shares by ARKG.</li>
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President Donald Trump has declared that the US will assume control of the Gaza Strip and economically develop it post the resettlement of Palestinians.
What Happened: As per a Reuters report on Tuesday, Trump made this unexpected declaration at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This came on the heels of Trump&#8217;s earlier proposition on the same day for the permanent resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, referring to the region as a &#8220;demolition site.&#8221;
Trump said, &#8220;The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too. We&#8217;ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site.&#8221; He further added that the U.S. would develop the region, creating thousands of jobs, and it could become a home to &#8220;the world&#8217;s people.&#8221;
Netanyahu commended Trump for &#8220;thinking outside the box with fresh ideas&#8221; and showing a readiness to challenge conventional thinking. However, Trump did not provide specifics on how the U.S. would take over the land of Gaza and occupy it long-term.
Trump also repeated his call for Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab states to permanently resettle Gazans, a suggestion that Arab leaders had previously rejected.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s announcement comes after a series of events that have shaped his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In August, Trump had urged Netanyahu to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40417063/trump-says-he-encouraged-netanyahu-to-end-gaza-war-while-critizing-kamala-harris-for-demanding-cease">swiftly end the ongoing war in Gaza</a> during a press conference. He had criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their repeated ceasefire calls, arguing that it would only give Hamas a chance to regroup.
By January, Trump&#8217;s Middle East envoy was in Israel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42933339/trumps-envoy-urges-netanyahu-for-gaza-deal-can-ceasefire-efforts-succeed-before-inauguration">pushing for a ceasefire</a> in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war before Trump's inauguration. Trump had set a firm deadline, demanding all hostages be released before his inauguration on January 20, with severe consequences if not met.
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As Tesla gets ready to release its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, investors have been asking some pretty pointed questions in an online forum. Most of the inquiries center around two big topics: the company&#8217;s robotaxi plans and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43310996/elon-musk-outshines-zuckerberg-200-billion-richer-dominates-politics-and-emerges-as-trumps-right-hand-po">Elon Musk</a>&#8216;s political activities and how they might impact Tesla&#8217;s future.
These questions are coming just weeks after Tesla reported its annual sales decline, so there's a lot riding on this earnings release. One of the most popular questions, with over 3,000 votes, asks whether Tesla still plans to roll out &#8220;unsupervised&#8221; Full Self-Driving technology in Texas and California this year.&nbsp;
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Back in October, Musk introduced Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi, claiming that fully autonomous Model 3 and Y vehicles would be on the roads in both states by 2025. But Tesla is still waiting for the go-ahead to operate its cars autonomously in California, which is a key step for launching its robotaxi service there.
Aside from that, Tesla faces a number of regulatory challenges – particularly federal rules about autonomous vehicles, especially those without a steering wheel or pedals.&nbsp;
Musk's ties to the Trump administration could potentially play a role in smoothing out some of these regulatory obstacles. According to an NBC-2 report, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hinted that the department may look into revising autonomous vehicle rules, which could potentially help Tesla's efforts.
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Investors are also curious about Tesla's Optimus robot, which Musk has said will enter limited production this year, with plans for broader availability to other companies in 2026. It seems there's a lot of anticipation around this product as part of Tesla's expanding lineup.
But while most of the questions focus on Tesla&#8217;s products, some investors raised concerns about Musk's political involvement. One investor, representing nearly 600,000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41866041/if-you-want-a-new-tesla-cybertruck-you-can-get-it-built-and-delivered-in-10-days-thats-not-a-good-thing-for-the-ev-company">Tesla</a> shares, asked how the company could function with a part-time CEO, considering Musk&#8217;s commitments to SpaceX, Twitter (now X) and his involvement with Dogecoin.&nbsp;
Other investors voiced concerns about potential changes to the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles, which Musk has supported, and how trade tensions with China could impact sales.
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One of the more pointed questions came from an investor who referenced Musk's controversial actions during President Donald Trump's inauguration, wondering how Tesla could manage consumer relations given Musk's public political stances. This investor was clearly concerned about how such actions could affect the company's image and, ultimately, its bottom line.
Despite these concerns, Tesla's stock is performing well. As of Jan. 30, 2025, Tesla&#8217;s stock (TSLA) was trading at $405.85, reflecting a 4.3% increase from the previous close, with a market value now sitting at $1.25 trillion.
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El Salvador's President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nayib-bukele">Nayib Bukele</a> says he will incarcerate convicted criminals from the U.S. in his country, a macabre offer that is being praised as an "unprecedented" by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Bukele made the proposal while hosting Rubio at his residence near San Salvador on Monday. He said El Salvador is prepared to imprison convicted Americans, for a small fee of course, in an infamous mega-prison opened a year ago, the largest in Latin America.
"We have offered the United States of America the opportunity to outsource part of its prison system," Bukele <a href="https://x.com/nayibbukele/status/1886606794614587573">wrote</a> on X. "The fee would be relatively low for the U.S. but significant for us, making our entire prison system sustainable."
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Such A Good Friend</h1>
"In an act of extraordinary friendship to our country … [El Salvador] has agreed to the most unprecedented and extraordinary migratory agreement anywhere in the world," Rubio told reporters Monday.
In addition to loving the U.S., Bukele also loves Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), making El Salvador the first country to adopt it as its legal tender in 2021.
"He has offered to house in his jails dangerous American criminals in custody in our country, including those with U.S. citizenship and legal residency. No country's ever made an offer of friendship such as this. We are profoundly grateful," gushed Rubio.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is That Even Legal?</h1>
Not at all.
"The U.S. is absolutely prohibited from deporting U.S. citizens, whether they are incarcerated or not," Leti Volpp, a law professor at the University of California/Berkeley who specializes in immigration law, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/americas/el-salvador-migrant-deal-marco-rubio-intl-hnk/index.html">told CNN</a> in an email.
It is unclear whether the U.S. government will take up Bukele's offer though Elon Musk seemed to quite like it. He took to X <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1886622263690072526">where he called</a> it a "great idea," so one can assume the plan has a pretty good chance being accepted by President Donald Trump. &nbsp;
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Bukele has made El Salvador's prison system — known for rampant human rights violations, violence and overcrowding — part of his anti-crime and anti-gang program. Since March 2022, more than 84,000 people have been arrested, most with no due process, <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/12/el-salvador-policies-practices-legislation-violate-human-rights/">according</a> to Amnesty International.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Can't U.S. Prisons House U.S. Citizens?</h2>
Apparently, there are too many criminals. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has prioritized arresting and deporting millions of undocumented individuals. His administration also plans to detain 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>) and the GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) have historically secured substantial contracts with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) <a href="https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/more-of-the-same-private-prison-corporations-and-immigration-detention-under-the-biden-administration">data</a> found that private prison corporations have pocketed billions from ICE detention contracts in the past two decades. But even they are filling to capacity it seems.
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Bukele's Big House: El Salvador Offers US A Prison Deal Like No Other, Musk Says 'Great Idea'

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) is set to announce its fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday before the opening bell. Here's a look at what to watch <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/02/43475816/uber-stock-bullish-q4-earnings-bigger-rally">when the company reports. </a>
What To Watch: Investors will be interested in several of Uber's key performance indicators including gross bookings and monthly active platform consumers, MAPCs.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Uber's gross bookings grew by 16% to $40.97 billion in the third quarter, though this growth rate was slower than the previous year. The company reported 161 million users in the third quarter, up 13.4% year-over-year. 
Uber delivered record quarterly margins for both Mobility and Delivery in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41692232/ubers-q3-review-analysts-see-opportunity-amid-growth-slowdown-strong-margins-and-ex">third quarter </a>and the Street will be looking to see if the ride-hailing giant can deliver again. 
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Expert Ideas: Several analysts updated coverage on Uber stock heading into the fourth-quarter print:&nbsp;
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<li>UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley maintained with a Buy but lowered the price target from $114 to $107.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $98 to $82.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its Overweight rating and raised the price target from $75 to $80.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated with a Buy and maintained a $90 price target.</li>
</ul>
According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect Uber to report quarterly earnings of 49 cents per share on revenue of $11.77 billion. The company missed expectations on both the top and bottom lines in the third quarter.  
Uber shares are up more than 15% year-to-date after trading mostly flat through 2024.&nbsp;
UBER Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Uber shares rose 3.66% in Tuesday's session to close at $69.75.&nbsp;
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Uber Q4 Earnings Preview: Gross Bookings, Margins On Watch

Centene (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.38%. Currently, Centene has a market capitalization of $30.94 billion. 
Buying $100 In CNC: If an investor had bought $100 of CNC stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $738.88 today based on a price of $61.29 for CNC at the time of writing.
<h3>Centene's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Centene 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.07% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.43%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $86.04 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AMT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $10,485.76 today based on a price of $184.13 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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

Google previously had strict guidelines when it came to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai">artificial intelligence</a>.
The Mountain View, California-based company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), once pledged not to use the burgeoning tech field for harm.
Not anymore. 
What Happened: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Senior Vice President James Manyika co-authored <a href="https://blog.google/technology/ai/responsible-ai-2024-report-ongoing-work/">a blog post</a> that included an updated list of so-called &#8220;AI Principles.&#8221; (DeepMind is an artificial intelligence research laboratory.)
The <a href="https://blog.google/technology/ai/ai-principles/">original list</a>, published in 2018, included applications that the company pledged not to &#8220;pursue.&#8221; That included weapons, surveillance and technologies that "cause or are likely to cause overall harm."
Google tweaked those ethical guidelines as of today.
&#8220;There's a global competition taking place for AI leadership within an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. We believe democracies should lead in AI development, guided by core values like freedom, equality, and respect for human rights,&#8221; the executives wrote. &#8220;And we believe that companies, governments, and organizations sharing these values should work together to create AI that protects people, promotes global growth, and supports national security.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Big tech is currently in an AI arms race.
The debut of Hangzhou, China-based DeepSeek <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43232316/deepseek-jitters-shatter-us-tech-stocks-wipe-out-12-trillion-on-wall-street-analyst-eyes-four-chinese-giants-set-to-benefit">sent the share prices</a> of U.S.-based tech companies plummeting. And that was just days after President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43200809/openais-sam-altman-flip-flops-on-trump-after-500-billion-stargate-ai-project-says-i-wish-i-had-done">boasted of a $500 billion &#8220;StarGate&#8221; project</a> with OpenAI. 
AI&#8217;s foremost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35947020/ai-godfathers-quarrel-over-the-risk-of-ai-taking-over-humanity-again">innovators are at odds</a> over whether <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35532527/lets-open-source-nuclear-weapons-too-godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-mocks-fellow-ai-godfathers-atte" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">there should be a pause in AI development</a>. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP <a href="https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2025/01/2025-insights-sections/revisiting-regulations-and-policies/us-federal-regulation-of-ai-is-likely-to-be-lighter">expects</a> government regulation in this sector to be light.
Meanwhile, Alphabet is profiting off of AI big time, according to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">fourth-quarter earnings</a>. Total revenue, $96.5 billion, is up 12% year-over-year. CEO Sundar Pichai credited the stellar financial results to the company&#8217;s AI innovations. 
"We are building, testing and launching products and models faster than ever, and making significant progress in compute and driving efficiencies," Pichai said.
&#8220;Our results show the power of our differentiated full-stack approach to AI innovation and the continued strength of our core business,&#8221; he added. Alphabet expects to have capital expenditures of $75 billion in 2025.
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GOOG Price Action: Alphabet stock closed Tuesday up 2.50% at $207.71 per share. After-hours trading sees the stock down 7.33% at $192.60.
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Google DeepMind Has Change Of Heart: AI Principles No Longer Include Promise Not To 'Cause Harm'

TD Securities analyst Wayne Lam initiates coverage on Orla Mining (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLA#TSX">OLA</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of C$9.5.

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TD Securities analyst Steven Green downgrades B2Gold (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTO#TSX">BTO</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from C$6 to C$4.

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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) reported its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43478101/mattel-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results">figures from the quarter.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Mattel reported quarterly earnings of 35 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 20 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.65 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.63 billion and is an increase over sales of $1.62 billion from&nbsp;the same period last year.
Gross billings in the North America segment increased 1% as reported and in constant currency, due to growth in Vehicles (primarily Hot Wheels) and Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other (primarily Action Figures), partly offset by declines in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool (primarily Baby Gear and Power Wheels) and Dolls (primarily Barbie).
Gross billings in the International segment increased by 3% as reported, or 6% in constant currency, due to growth in Vehicles (primarily Hot Wheels) and Infant, Toddler, and Preschool, partly offset by declines in Dolls (primarily Barbie).
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&#8220;2024 was a year of strong operational excellence for Mattel with topline growth in the fourth quarter. Our priorities for the year were to grow profitability, expand gross margin, and generate strong free cash flow and we achieved all three objectives, well ahead of expectations. As we progress through 2025, our 80th anniversary year, we look forward to growing both top and bottom line and continuing to successfully execute our multi-year strategy,&#8221; said Ynon Kreiz, chairman and CEO of Mattel.
Outlook: Mattel sees fiscal 2025 earnings in a range of $1.66 to $1.72 per share and revenue up 2% to 3%.&nbsp;
MAT Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mattel shares are up 7.91% after-hours at $19.50 Tuesday.  
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Source: <a href="https://www.streetwisereports.com/article/2024/05/15/strategic-investors-and-management-hold-significant-stakes-in-emerging-mining-firm.html?utm_medium=feed">Streetwise Reports 05/15/2024</a>

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Midnight Sun Mining Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDNGF#OTC">MDNGF</a>) has successfully closed its latest private placement, securing US$10 million to fund exploration activities at its mineral properties in Zambia. Initially targeting US$3.3 million through the offering, the company experienced &quot;overwhelming demand&quot; for subscription agreements, leading to a significant oversubscription in the financing round.

The company announced that it would issue 45,454,545 units priced at US$0.22 each. Each unit consists of one common share and one purchase warrant. These warrants will allow holders to purchase additional common shares at a price of US$0.33 each over the next 36 months following the placement.

Midnight Sun has confirmed that the offering is expected to close as promptly as possible, pending final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

<h2>Why Copper?</h2>

Dominic Frisbee of The Flying Frisbee on May 9 underscored the urgency of the situation surrounding copper supply.

Frisbee wrote, &quot;I wish I had a bitcoin for every article and research report that has crossed my desk in the last three years about the looming copper supply crisis.&quot; Frisbee points out that &quot;copper price action . . . has seen US$4.20-4.60/lb area as resistance for a long time&quot; and draws parallels to historical price actions to speculate on future trends.

<blockquote class="callOut left">Caesars Report stated that, &quot;(Midnight Sun Mining) will use the proceeds to fund its exploration activities on the Zambian properties and for general working capital. Considering the balance sheet shows a working capital deficit of CA$0.3M as of the end of calendar year 2023, we expect the working capital requirements needs to be met.&quot;</blockquote>

He also notes that analysts at Goldman Sachs&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) anticipate a rise in copper prices to manage the market shortfall, asserting that &quot;Higher prices are the only way . . . of encouraging more metal to a market that is short of supply&quot; with a price target of US$15,000/tonne projected for the next year.

A day prior on May 8, Bruno Venditt of Visual Capitalist provided a detailed examination of copper&#39;s pivotal role in the transition to clean energy and its subsequent investment potential.

Venditt explained, &quot;Copper is essential for clean energy applications such as solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as for expanding electrical grids.&quot;

Venditt also describes the increasing demand and potential supply challenges: &quot;The demand for copper in the transport sector is projected to increase by 11.1 times by 2050, from 2022. Additionally, the demand for copper needed to expand the global electricity grid is projected to increase by 4.8 times by 2050, from 2022.&quot;

<h2>Catalysts for Future Growth</h2>

The successful closure of this US$10 million financing round is a significant catalyst for Midnight Sun Mining Corp.&#39;s future growth. The funds raised substantially exceed the initial target, demonstrating strong confidence in the company&#39;s prospects and the potential of its Zambian mineral exploration projects.

The influx of capital will enable Midnight Sun to pursue its exploration objectives in Zambia, potentially accelerating the development of its mining properties and enhancing its ability to discover valuable mineral deposits. Furthermore, the inclusion of purchase warrants in the financing arrangement provides an avenue for additional capital inflow if exercised, potentially extending the financial runway and supporting further exploration and development activities.

<h2>Expert Analysis</h2>

Ron Struthers of Struthers Resource Stock Report indicated on April 18 a significant trend in the mining sector, especially regarding the company&#39;s upside. He wrote, &quot;My two favorites right now are Zonte Metals Inc., with a very low valuation, and Midnight Sun Mining Corp., with their deal with Kobold Metals and proximity to large copper mines. I am looking at others and plan on adding to the list this year.&quot;

Two months prior, on February 21, Struthers was high on the prospect of Midnight Sun, using multiple exclamation points to punctuate his outlook, &quot;Some awesome news with Midnight Sun yesterday. They have signed a JV deal with Kobold Metals. This is the mining company backed by Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and other key investors. As I mentioned, they are selling the Magnificent 7 and investing in mining. Investors should wake up!!!&quot;

Struther&#39;s further clarified: &quot;KoBold is to earn a 75% interest in Dumbwa by incurring US$15 million in exploration expenditures and making cumulative cash payments to Midnight Sun of US$500,000 over 4.5 years.&quot;

On May 10, Caesars Report stated that, &quot;(Midnight Sun Mining) will use the proceeds to fund its exploration activities on the Zambian properties and for general working capital. Considering the balance sheet shows a working capital deficit of CA$0.3M as of the end of calendar year 2023, we expect the working capital requirements needs to be met, thanks to a decent amount of net proceeds (after taking finders fees into consideration as well).&quot;

<h2>Ownership and Share Structure</h2>

According to Reuters, Midnight Sun Mining Corp. has a diverse ownership structure, with strategic investors holding approximately 9.28% of the company. This includes significant shares held by individual strategic entities such as Kam Chuen Resource Holdings Ltd., which owns about 8.00% of the outstanding shares.

Management and insiders of Midnight Sun Mining collectively own about 10% of the company. This group includes key insiders like Brett Allan Richards, Allan John Fabbro, and other members of the management team who hold substantial individual stakes.

The rest is with retail investors.

Midnight Sun Mining has a market capitalization of approximately CA$31.69 million, with 119.57 million shares outstanding. The company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker MMA.V and has seen significant trading activity, with shares currently priced at CA$0.25. The stock has traded in a 52-week range between CA$0.19 - 0.33

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Source: <a href="https://www.streetwisereports.com/article/2024/04/18/mineral-exploration-co-makes-important-discovery.html?utm_medium=feed">Ron Struthers 04/18/2024</a>

Ron Struthers of Struthers Resource Stock Report takes a look at the hundreds of M&amp;A agreements recently signed, the current state of copper as it is breaking out, and Zonte Metals, a company that recently made an important discovery.

A sure sign of a market bottom and turnaround in mining is increased merger and acquisition M&amp;A) activity, and this is going through the roof. It does two major things that are very bullish:

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	<li>Shareholders of acquired companies get higher prices and cash;</li>
	<li>It reduces the number of mining companies on the market to buy.</li>
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So, basically, it increases demand and reduces supply at the same time.

How active has M&amp;A been?

Literally, hundreds of agreements have been signed, with most flying under the radar of mainstream media and retail investors. Just the last quarter of 2023 is amazing:

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	<li>In the global mining industry, there were 298 M&amp;A deals announced in Q4 2023, worth a total 
	value of $33.9 billion, according to GlobalData&#39;s Deals Database;</li>
	<li>In value terms, M&amp;A activity increased by 142% in Q4 2023 compared with the previous 
	quarter&#39;s total of $14 billion;</li>
	<li>In the Canadian mining industry, there were 100 M&amp;A deals announced in Q4 2023 worth a 
	the total value of $8.1 billion, according to GlobalData&#39;s Deals Database;</li>
	<li>According to Fitch Ratings &mdash; The rise in M&amp;A activity across the mining industry over the past 
	year is likely to continue into 2024.</li>
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Those in the industry know the market best, and they have been buying hand over fist for the last two years at the bottom and turnaround. We should be buying, too. 

A lot of junior explorers are being bought out as well. I was surprised this week when Great Pacific Gold announced a buyout of a private copper junior, Tinya Valley Copper, for $16 million in stock. What surprised me is how grassroots the project is, as it has not had one drill hole yet. It is in a known copper belt, though, to its credit.

The key reason for this is that copper is in high demand, there will be shortages, and prices are rising. All the major mining companies are scrambling, trying to find more copper. I did a major dive into the copper market in December, which you can review&nbsp;on my Substack. I picked Capstone Mining CS, and it is our top-performing producer, up almost +50%. 

In that report, I showed the next two levels of resistance on the chart, and copper just took out the 2nd resistance level this week. Copper is in a steep rising projection and will soon reach all-time new highs around $5. And copper is going to double digits. It is not a matter of if but when.

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About 15% of copper supply comes from scrap, and usually, higher prices will bring out more scrap, but a lot of this has already happened in the past couple of years with the recent price rise. Copper mining is different and unique.

Copper mining is very rare in Canada as only about 1% of the world mine supply is from here. That means if Zonte or other juniors in Canada prove a copper deposit, it is quite unique and will be sought after.

Another huge factor is there is really no junior copper producers, small production is coming as a byproduct of other mines such as zinc, gold and silver mines. There are a lot of junior and small gold producers that major gold miners can buy, but not so with copper. The majority of growth and acquisitions will be with juniors who have exploration projects. They are about the only real target for the big producers. That is why we see a deal like Great Pacific; more of these will come. The big producers of copper are spread out among many, many miners, as this chart reveals. The biggest producers just have around 6% of the market.

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This copper market is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Never before has there been such a strong rising demand and price for copper and mining companies at such low valuations. There are going to be 10-fold increases and more with junior copper explorers.

My two favorites right now are Zonte Metals Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EREPF#OTC">EREPF</a>), with a very low valuation, and Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDNGF#OTC">MDNGF</a>), with their deal with Kobold Metals and proximity to large copper mines. I am looking at others and plan on adding to the list this year. I am also planning a video interview with Zonte and Midnight Sun.

For today, Zonte had very strong news. It is mostly technical, and I will do my best to explain.

<h2>Zonte Metals</h2>

Recent Price - $0.09 

Entry Price - $0.09

Opinion &ndash; Strong Buy 

Metal deposits all have one main mineralization event in their history, and many have two events over time. Three events are not as common in the same place, and that is what Zonte Metals Inc. (ZON:TSX.V) has proven in this news. The more events of mineral injection over time means higher grades and concentration.

What is more, the third event at Zonte&#39;s Cross Hills was Chalcocite, the strongest type of copper mineralization. I talked about the types in my January 8 newsletter.

I was aware Zonte was doing more analysis on the drill core and have been eagerly waiting for this. In preparation for the follow-up drill program at the K6 target, Zonte commissioned a thin section (TS) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analyses of select samples from the recent drill core. These analyses were conducted by Hamilton Geoconsulting of Hamilton, Ontario. I am pasting Terry&#39;s comments as they explain this pretty well. It might be a bit technical for some, so read over twice. Hypogene refers to an event below the surface.

Terry Christopher, President and CEO, comments, &quot;A number of samples from the recently completed K6 drill core were analyzed via thin section and scanning electron microscope. The findings from this examination, coupled with characteristics derived from core logs, reveal several significant aspects of the copper system at K6. Firstly, there were up to three distinct pulses of mineralization, with the final one manifesting as a hypogene chalcocite event that overlaid earlier mineralization. This observation is significant as these late overprinting chalcocite events can lead to elevated grades. Moreover, changes in the overall character of the mineralization offer insights into the copper system, suggesting a potential increase in grade with depth. These features are evidenced by a progressive increase in copper grade with depth in the drill holes, along with a notable augmentation in chalcocite content, particularly evident in the deepest drill hole, CH23-05. This hole exhibited higher mineral contents, with recorded grades in individual samples reaching up to 2.64%, as noted in our February 29, 2024 press release. These observations will be used to vector in on stronger parts of the mineral system in the up coming drill program.&quot;

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Mineralization looks to start about 50 meters below surface, and higher grades begin at around 100 to 150 meters. Remember this is just early days and higher grades could come closer to surface elsewhere on the K6 target, plus there are 11 more targets to drill.

I know many have lost patience with this stock and other juniors, but you have to look ahead, not backward. History is just that, and too many project history into the future, which is quite unreliable. I find the best use of history is resistance levels on charts, and that is because too many investors judge by history, so it is good to know and make use of.

The most common comment I hear is: &quot;When it gets back to this price, I am selling.&quot;

These investors are making emotional trades based on a price that relieves their past anguish. The majority of investors trade on emotion, mostly fear and greed, and this is not easy to overcome. It took me many years.

I have a strong buy because of the low valuation and a new future now that a discovery has been made and some of Mother Nature&#39;s secrets at Cross hills now revealed.

Looking at the history on the chart, I expect resistance to be around 15 cents and then around 23 cents. There is some resistance around 10.5 cents, but 15 is more important because it would be a breakout.

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