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Broadridge Financial Reiterated Fiscal 2025 Guidance, Including 6-8% Recurring Revenue Growth Constant Currency, 8%-12% Adjusted EPS Growth, And Closed Sales Of $290M-$330M

Virtus Inv (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTS#NASDAQ">VRTS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $7.50 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.43 by 0.94 percent. This is a 22.75 percent increase over earnings of $6.11 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $233.49 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $211.99 million by 10.14 percent. This is a 8.81 percent increase over sales of $214.59 million the same period last year.

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Virtus Inv Q4 Adj $7.50 Beats $7.43 Estimate, Sales $233.49M Beat $211.99M Estimate

The financial technology (FinTech) industry continues to grow as digital solutions reshape banking, payments, and investments. In 2025, technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer expectations will drive new developments in FinTech app solutions. This article explores key trends, market insights, and the costs involved in developing a FinTech app.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Trends in FinTech App Development&nbsp;</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Embedded Finance Expansion&nbsp;</h3>
Financial services are increasingly being integrated into non-financial apps. E-commerce platforms, ride-sharing apps, and even social media platforms are embedding payment and lending services. According to a report by Future Market Insights, the embedded finance market is expected to reach $588 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 16.4%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Blockchain Adoption&nbsp;</h3>
Decentralized finance continues to disrupt traditional financial services. Blockchain technology enables transparent and secure transactions, reducing reliance on intermediaries. The global blockchain market in banking and finance is projected to grow at a CAGR of 52.9% from 2023 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. AI-Powered Personalization&nbsp;</h3>
AI is transforming FinTech apps by offering hyper-personalized financial insights. From AI-driven robo-advisors to fraud detection, AI is improving customer experiences and security.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Regulatory Technology (RegTech) Compliance&nbsp;</h3>
Governments worldwide are tightening financial regulations. RegTech solutions help FinTech companies comply with evolving regulations using automation and machine learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Rise of Digital-Only Banks&nbsp;</h3>
Neobanks are expanding rapidly, offering services without physical branches. These banks appeal to digital-savvy customers by providing seamless mobile banking experiences. According to Statista, the number of digital-only bank users will reach 39.1 million in the U.S. by 2025. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">6. Cybersecurity Enhancements&nbsp;</h3>
With the rise in cyber threats, financial apps are prioritizing security. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometric verification, and AI-driven threat detection are becoming standard. Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that cybercrime damage will hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, making security a top concern for FinTech firms. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Statistics and Growth Projections&nbsp;</h2>
The FinTech market continues to expand, driven by digital transformation and increased demand for convenient financial solutions. Some key statistics include:&nbsp;
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<li>The global FinTech market is expected to reach $324 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 25.2% . </li>
<li>Mobile payments are projected to hit $12.6 trillion in transaction value by 2027. </li>
<li>The global digital lending market is anticipated to grow to $20.5 billion by 2026. </li>
<li>AI adoption in FinTech is expected to contribute $1.2 trillion to the global economy by 2030. </li>
<li>The global market for FinTech app development in 2025 is expected to reach a staggering $305 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Development Costs for FinTech Apps in 2025&nbsp;</h2>
Building a FinTech app involves various factors, including design, security, compliance, and third-party integrations. Here's a breakdown of the estimated costs:&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Basic FinTech App&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Features: Account management, payment processing, basic security measures</li>
<li>Development Cost: $50,000 &#8211; $100,000&nbsp;</li>
<li>Timeline: 4-6 months&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Mid-Level FinTech App&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Features: AI-driven recommendations, biometric authentication, multi-currency support&nbsp;</li>
<li>Development Cost: $100,000 &#8211; $300,000&nbsp;</li>
<li>Timeline: 6-12 months&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Advanced FinTech App&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>Features: Blockchain integration, real-time data analytics, automated trading</li>
<li>Development Cost: $300,000 &#8211; $1 million+&nbsp;</li>
<li>Timeline: 12-18 months&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Factors influencing the development cost include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Security &amp; Compliance: Meeting regulatory standards such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and KYC adds to costs.</li>
<li>Technology Stack: Using advanced tech like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing increases expenses.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Third-Party Integrations: APIs for payment gateways, credit scoring, and fraud detection come at an additional cost.&nbsp;</li>
<li>User Experience (UX) Design: High-quality UI/UX development requires expertise and investment.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Challenges in FinTech App Development&nbsp;</h2>
Despite the industry's growth, FinTech app development comes with challenges:&nbsp;
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<li>Regulatory Uncertainty: Compliance requirements vary across regions, making it difficult to scale globally.</li>
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<li>Security Threats: With rising cybercrime, ensuring top-tier security is crucial.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>High Competition: The FinTech space is crowded, requiring companies to innovate continuously.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Integration Complexities: Connecting with banks, financial institutions, and third-party services can be complex.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts&nbsp;</h2>
FinTech app development in 2025 and beyond will be shaped by digital-only banking, embedded finance, AI-driven personalization, and blockchain innovation. While development costs vary based on features and security needs, businesses must prioritize compliance and user experience to succeed.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Companies looking to enter the FinTech space should stay updated on industry trends and emerging regulations to build competitive and secure financial solutions.&nbsp;

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FinTech App Development in 2025: Trends, Costs & What's Shaping the Future

Evercore ISI Group analyst Amit Daryanani maintains Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $250 to $260.

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Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Apple, Raises Price Target to $260

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<li>Fourth quarter total Internet customers decreased by 177,000. As of December 31, 2024, Charter served 30.1 million Internet customers.</li>
<li>Fourth quarter total mobile lines increased by 529,000. As of December 31, 2024, Charter served 9.9 million mobile lines, with 2.1 million mobile lines added in 2024.</li>
<li>As of December 31, 2024, Charter had a total of 31.5 million customer relationships, excluding mobile-only relationships.</li>
<li>Fourth quarter revenue of $13.9 billion grew by 1.6% year-over-year, driven by residential mobile service revenue growth of 37.4%, advertising sales revenue growth of 26.4%, other revenue growth of 14.6% and residential Internet revenue growth of 0.9%.</li>
<li>Net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $5.1 billion.</li>
<li>Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 of $5.8 billion grew by 3.4% year-over-year.</li>
<li>For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenue of $55.1 billion grew by 0.9% year-over-year. Full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA totaled $22.6 billion, 3.1% higher than in 2023.</li>
<li>For the year ended December 31, 2024, capital expenditures totaled $11.3 billion and included $4.2 billion of line extensions.</li>
<li>Full year 2024 net cash flows from operating activities totaled $14.4 billion, in-line with the prior year.</li>
<li>Full year 2024 free cash flow1 of $4.3 billion increased from $3.5 billion in the prior year, primarily due to higher Adjusted EBITDA and a favorable change in working capital excluding mobile devices, partly offset by higher cash interest and a non-recurring item in the first quarter of 2024.</li>
<li>For the year ended December 31, 2024, Charter purchased 4.3 million shares of Charter Class A common stock and Charter Holdings common units for approximately $1.3 billion.</li>
</ul>

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Charter Q4 Total Internet Customers Decreased By 177,000. As Of Dec. 31, 2024, Co. Served 30.1M Internet Customers

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>TCTM Kids IT Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCTM#NASDAQ">TCTM</a>) stock increased by 61.3% to $0.29 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 million. </li>
<li>Jiuzi Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZXN#NASDAQ">JZXN</a>) shares increased by 16.66% to $2.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.0 million. </li>
<li>Golden Heaven Group Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDHG#NASDAQ">GDHG</a>) shares rose 9.94% to $1.88. The company's market cap stands at $64.9 million. </li>
<li>MGO Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) stock rose 8.64% to $0.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 million. </li>
<li>Birks Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGI#AMEX">BGI</a>) shares rose 7.69% to $1.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $34.9 million. </li>
<li>ECARX Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECX#NASDAQ">ECX</a>) shares increased by 5.2% to $1.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $615.2 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Latham Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWIM#NASDAQ">SWIM</a>) stock declined by 19.7% to $6.01 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $694.9 million. </li>
<li>Sacks Parente Golf (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGC#NASDAQ">SPGC</a>) shares decreased by 14.29% to $0.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.8 million. </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) shares fell 13.79% to $192.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.2 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Beazer Homes USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZH#NYSE">BZH</a>) shares declined by 9.03% to $25.2. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $786.3 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTV#NASDAQ">EVTV</a>) shares decreased by 7.68% to $0.32. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.1 million. </li>
<li>J-Long Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JL#NASDAQ">JL</a>) shares declined by 7.21% to $5.15. The company's market cap stands at $16.1 million. 
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B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan maintains Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $253 to $265.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Apple, Raises Price Target to $265

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cyclerion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYCN#NASDAQ">CYCN</a>) stock rose 17.3% to $2.98 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.0 million. </li>
<li>Biodesix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDSX#NASDAQ">BDSX</a>) shares moved upwards by 16.34% to $1.21. The company's market cap stands at $175.6 million. </li>
<li>Artiva Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARTV#NASDAQ">ARTV</a>) shares rose 14.62% to $6.19. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $150.3 million. </li>
<li>OS Therapies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSTX#AMEX">OSTX</a>) shares moved upwards by 13.33% to $2.21. The company's market cap stands at $46.9 million. </li>
<li>Sera Prognostics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERA#NASDAQ">SERA</a>) shares increased by 12.78% to $7.5. The company's market cap stands at $253.2 million. </li>
<li>Valneva (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALN#NASDAQ">VALN</a>) stock moved upwards by 12.57% to $5.91. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $479.8 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Scienture Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCNX#NASDAQ">SCNX</a>) shares decreased by 25.1% to $2.92 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.1 million. </li>
<li>Aptorum Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APM#NASDAQ">APM</a>) stock fell 17.89% to $1.01. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>NanoVibronix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAOV#NASDAQ">NAOV</a>) shares decreased by 13.58% to $0.51. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.1 million. </li>
<li>Kazia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KZIA#NASDAQ">KZIA</a>) shares decreased by 12.64% to $1.66. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.2 million. </li>
<li>TruBridge (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBRG#NASDAQ">TBRG</a>) stock declined by 10.17% to $22.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $329.8 million. </li>
<li>Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCUS#NYSE">RCUS</a>) shares decreased by 9.5% to $12.11. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KITT#NASDAQ">KITT</a>) shares moved upwards by 45.5% to $2.27 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $14.5 million. </li>
<li>Caravelle Intl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTCO#NASDAQ">HTCO</a>) stock moved upwards by 25.92% to $3.74. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $208.6 million. </li>
<li>Simpple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPPL#NASDAQ">SPPL</a>) shares rose 13.96% to $0.69. The company's market cap stands at $11.1 million. </li>
<li>Toppoint Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOPP#AMEX">TOPP</a>) shares moved upwards by 9.82% to $1.9. The company's market cap stands at $33.2 million. </li>
<li>MISTRAS Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MG#NYSE">MG</a>) stock rose 7.35% to $10.8. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $334.9 million. </li>
<li>Innovate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VATE#NYSE">VATE</a>) shares rose 7.31% to $11.88. The company's market cap stands at $157.5 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Lucas GC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGCL#NASDAQ">LGCL</a>) stock declined by 9.9% to $0.64 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $50.9 million. </li>
<li>Odyssey Marine Explr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMEX#NASDAQ">OMEX</a>) stock decreased by 8.59% to $0.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.9 million. </li>
<li>Quad/Graphics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUAD#NYSE">QUAD</a>) stock declined by 8.55% to $6.42. The company's market cap stands at $334.6 million. </li>
<li>Ideal Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPWR#NASDAQ">IPWR</a>) stock fell 5.76% to $6.72. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $54.7 million. </li>
<li>Nuburu (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURU#AMEX">BURU</a>) shares decreased by 5.44% to $0.29. The company's market cap stands at $5.9 million. </li>
<li>Vestis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) shares fell 5.18% to $15.02. The company's market cap stands at $1.9 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Trident Digital Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDTH#NASDAQ">TDTH</a>) stock rose 98.9% to $1.89 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $121.9 million. </li>
<li>Signing Day Sports (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#AMEX">SGN</a>) shares increased by 44.92% to $3.71. The company's market cap stands at $2.1 million. </li>
<li>Kimball Electronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KE#NASDAQ">KE</a>) shares rose 26.94% to $22.99. The company's market cap stands at $567.4 million. </li>
<li>Diginex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGNX#NASDAQ">DGNX</a>) stock increased by 25.67% to $44.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>Atlassian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) shares increased by 19.91% to $320.11. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $83.3 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIAV#NASDAQ">VIAV</a>) stock increased by 16.81% to $11.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.5 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Cyngn (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>) shares declined by 15.7% to $0.28 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.0 million. </li>
<li>Banzai International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNZI#NASDAQ">BNZI</a>) stock declined by 12.95% to $1.95. The company's market cap stands at $16.8 million. </li>
<li>Alpha Modus Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMOD#NASDAQ">AMOD</a>) stock declined by 12.74% to $2.74. The company's market cap stands at $36.2 million. </li>
<li>Foxx Development Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXX#NASDAQ">FOXX</a>) shares decreased by 9.86% to $5.76. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $41.9 million. </li>
<li>HeartCore Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTCR#NASDAQ">HTCR</a>) shares declined by 7.05% to $1.32. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $27.6 million. </li>
<li>LGL Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGL#AMEX">LGL</a>) shares fell 7.02% to $6.32. The company's market cap stands at $33.9 million. 
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Enterprises can now access DeepSeek-R1, a Chinese reasoning model, through cloud giants Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Web Services, or AWS.&nbsp;
What Happened: Microsoft has made DeepSeek-R1 accessible on GitHub and through the Azure AI Foundry&#8217;s model catalog.
The Foundry provides developers with tools for experimentation, iteration, and integration of the model&#8217;s capabilities into various workflows, along with security and evaluation tools.
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AWS offers DeepSeek-R1 on its SageMaker platform, which is designed for building, training, and deploying custom models. AWS customers can use the Hugging Face open-source platform to train DeepSeek on SageMaker.
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Why It Matters: DeepSeek's R1 has gained recognition for its performance, reportedly surpassing other leading AI models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT.
API access to DeepSeek-R1 starts at $0.14 per million tokens, roughly equivalent to 750,000 words. The latest DeepSeek model is considered closest in capability to OpenAI&#8217;s &#8220;o1&#8221; model, which is priced at $7.50 per million tokens.
In just two months and with under $6 million, the startup said it built a highly cost-effective AI model. This achievement also challenges the notion that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43258810/ross-gerber-slams-deepseeks-privacy-policy-as-the-chinese-ai-models-rise-triggers-market-chaos-i-dont-trust-a-thing-china-does">large-scale GPU investments</a> are essential.
On Monday, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), the top U.S. producer of high-performance AI chips, experienced a 17% drop in its stock, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">wiping out around $600 billion</a> in market value—marking its largest single-day loss.
Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 fell over 3% on the same day, its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43244872/tech-stocks-tumble-on-ai-nightmare-nvidia-eyes-worst-day-since-march-2020-bitcoin-drops-below-100000-whats-driving-markets-monday">steepest decline since</a> Dec. 18.
Previously, Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI also launched a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43293869/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-rolls-out-self-hosted-deepseek-r1-model-amid-controversy-over-chinese-ai-influence-ceo-aravind-srinivas-says-theres-a-lot-of-misconception">self-hosted version</a> of DeepSeek-R1.
The availability of DeepSeek-R1 on these platforms comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43293506/chinas-deepseek-under-white-house-scrutiny-over-potential-national-security-risks">heightened scrutiny from the U.S. government</a>. The White House has announced that the National Security Council is examining the implications of DeepSeek, citing potential national security risks.
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