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NextPlay Technologies Inc is building a technology solutions company, offering games, in-game advertising, digital asset products and services, connected TV and travel booking services to consumers and corporations within a growing digital ecosystem. Its engaging products and services utilize advertising technology, Artificial Intelligence, and financial technology (FinTech) solutions to leverage the strengths and channels of its existing and acquired technologies. NextPlay is organized into 3 divisions NextMedia, its Interactive Digital Media Division (the Media Division); NextFinTech, its Finance and Technology (FinTech) Division; and NextTrip, its Travel Division.

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2024 was the year of daring brand partnerships. Iconic names joined forces to create products that surprised and delighted fans worldwide. From nostalgic throwbacks to luxury innovations, these collaborations didn't just make headlines—they redefined what it means to work together in the modern market.
Here are five standout collaborations that made waves this year:
Heinz and Absolut Vodka
Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) joined forces with Absolut Vodka to launch a vodka tomato pasta sauce. Initially introduced in the U.K. in 2023, the product returned globally this year due to massive fan demand. Fans loved the premium twist, and the results spoke for themselves: the sauce sold out quickly, and Heinz reported a 50% spike in sales for its entire pasta sauce range.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011407/Heinz-x-Absolut-Poster-3x4_1-768x1024.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-710648" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011407/Heinz-x-Absolut-Poster-3x4_1-768x1024.webp 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011407/Heinz-x-Absolut-Poster-3x4_1-225x300.webp 225w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011407/Heinz-x-Absolut-Poster-3x4_1-1152x1536.webp 1152w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011407/Heinz-x-Absolut-Poster-3x4_1-1536x2048.webp 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011407/Heinz-x-Absolut-Poster-3x4_1.webp 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Absolut</figcaption></figure>
Macallan and Bentley Motors
The Macallan Distillery marked its 200th anniversary with the Horizon, a limited-edition whisky bottle designed in partnership with Bentley Motors. The bottle featured six materials symbolizing Macallan's ‘six pillars': glass, aluminum, low-carbon leather, copper, wood, and Scotch single malt. With only 700 bottles priced at £40,000 ($51,274), it was a collector's dream.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30174921/CTA-Teaser-Rarity-Portrait-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-712235" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30174921/CTA-Teaser-Rarity-Portrait-768x1024.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30174921/CTA-Teaser-Rarity-Portrait-225x300.jpg 225w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30174921/CTA-Teaser-Rarity-Portrait.jpg 810w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Bentley Motors</figcaption></figure>
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Airbnb and Polly Pocket
Airbnb's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) Icons series gave Mattel's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) Polly Pocket fans a dream come true: a life-sized Polly Pocket house in Massachusetts. The 42-foot-tall pastel-colored property featured oversized buttons, nostalgic décor, and throwbacks to childhood memories. This collaboration boosted Polly Pocket's visibility, reigniting interest in the classic toy.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="686" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011532/21-Polly-Pocket-Icons-Airbnb-Credit-Juan-Navarro-Above-Summit--1024x686.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-710649" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011532/21-Polly-Pocket-Icons-Airbnb-Credit-Juan-Navarro-Above-Summit--1024x686.webp 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011532/21-Polly-Pocket-Icons-Airbnb-Credit-Juan-Navarro-Above-Summit--300x201.webp 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011532/21-Polly-Pocket-Icons-Airbnb-Credit-Juan-Navarro-Above-Summit--768x515.webp 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011532/21-Polly-Pocket-Icons-Airbnb-Credit-Juan-Navarro-Above-Summit--1536x1029.webp 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011532/21-Polly-Pocket-Icons-Airbnb-Credit-Juan-Navarro-Above-Summit--2048x1372.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Airbnb</figcaption></figure>
Tesla and Nosotros
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) partnered with Nosotros to launch a limited-edition Mezcal. Made with Espadìn and Bicuishe agave, the 43% ABV mezcal came in a 750ml bottle. Priced at $450, it was available exclusively on Tesla's website. This partnership built on their earlier success with Tesla's tequila.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30175520/M_PDP_02_2000x2000-1024x1024.avif" alt="" class="wp-image-712241" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30175520/M_PDP_02_2000x2000-1024x1024.avif 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30175520/M_PDP_02_2000x2000-300x300.avif 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30175520/M_PDP_02_2000x2000-150x150.avif 150w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30175520/M_PDP_02_2000x2000-768x768.avif 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30175520/M_PDP_02_2000x2000-1536x1536.avif 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30175520/M_PDP_02_2000x2000.avif 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Tesla</figcaption></figure>
OREO and Coca-Cola
Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) OREO and beverage giant Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) teamed up to create playful, limited-edition treats. The OREO Coca-Cola cookie featured popping candy to mimic the fizzy drink, while the cookie's flavors inspired the Coca-Cola OREO Zero Sugar drink. This collaboration celebrated the idea of "besties," bringing the two iconic brands together in a fun, unexpected way.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011806/width2674-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-710652" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011806/width2674-1024x576.webp 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011806/width2674-300x169.webp 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011806/width2674-768x432.webp 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011806/width2674-1536x864.webp 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30011806/width2674-2048x1152.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Coca-Cola</figcaption></figure>
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EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Tuesday. The company reported preliminary revenues for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42736266/ehang-expects-to-report-record-fourth-quarter-2024-results-beating-revenue-guidance-by-20" rel="noreferrer noopener">the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024</a>.
For the fourth quarter, the company expects revenues of RMB162 million (up 187% year over year), compared to the prior <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42030830/ehang-reports-third-quarter-2024-unaudited-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">guidance of around RMB135 million</a>.
For FY24, EHang projects revenues of RMB454 million (up 287% year over year) compared <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">to the prior outlook of RMB427 million</a>.
In USD, revenue is projected to be around $22.19 million (consensus $18.729 million) in the fourth quarter and about $62.20 million (consensus $58.545 million) in FY24.
This performance reflects greater-than-anticipated demand for the EH216-S pilotless aerial vehicles, significant operational milestones, and momentum in the company's business growth.
In November, EHang reported third-quarter revenue of $18.258 million, beating the consensus of $16.243 million and adjusted EPS loss of $(0.10), exceeding the street view of $(0.12).
Last week, the company signed a project cooperation agreement with the Management Committee of the Torch High-Tech Industrial Development <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42702251/ehang-and-china-communications-information-technology-group-partner-to-co-develop-digital-and-grou" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zone in Weihai City, Shandong Province</a>.
The partnership aims to advance industry collaboration on pilotless eVTOLs, supporting the rapid growth of China&#8217;s low-altitude economy.
Price Action: EH shares are up 5.08% at $16.45 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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eVTOL Company EHang Shares Climb: Revenue Projections Beat Consensus As EH216-S Demand Soars

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Wells Fargo analyst Jim Birchenough maintains Sangamo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $3 to $2.

SGMO

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Sangamo Therapeutics, Lowers Price Target to $2

Citigroup analyst Ben Gerlinger maintains Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $10.5 to $10.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Valley Ntl, Lowers Price Target to $10

DA Davidson analyst William Jellison initiates coverage on Vertex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERX#NASDAQ">VERX</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $62.

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DA Davidson Initiates Coverage On Vertex with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $62

Chinese EV maker and Tesla Inc. rival XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) will reportedly hire over 6,000 workers in the coming year.
What Happened: XPeng will hire more than 6,000 workers in 2025 in light of the increased competition expected next year, Reuters reported, citing an internal letter dated Tuesday from company funder and CEO He Xiaopeng.
Xiaopeng is now expecting a price war to begin in January. The company is also looking to expand its global footprint to over 60 markets in 2025, the report added.
XPeng, however, is not the sole Chinese EV maker on a hiring spree. In November, BYD Co Ltd. Executive Vice President He Zhiqi said on Weibo that the company hired <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41706373/tesla-rival-byd-hired-over-200k-employees-in-3-months-to-speed-up-ev-production">over 200,000 people from August to October</a> for car and components manufacturing. BYD is the best-selling EV maker in China and makes both plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery-electric vehicles.
Why It Matters: Last month, XPeng witnessed its deliveries rise to 30,895 vehicles, marking an increase of 54% year-over-year and 29% from October.
The Guangzhou-based EV startup said that the company&#8217;s deliveries of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39618570/xpeng-debuts-mona-series-with-m03-with-official-launch-in-august-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">XPeng Mona M03&nbsp;</a>hatchback coupe alone exceeded 10,000 units for the third consecutive month since launch. Deliveries of the XPeng P7+ sedan, which the company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41893888/tesla-rival-xpengs-stock-surges-over-5-after-ev-maker-starts-deliveries-of-p7-sedan-in-china" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">launched last month</a>, also exceeded 7,000 units. 
XPeng President Brian Gu said in an interview with Reuters last month that it is expected to break even sometime later in 2025. In the quarter that ended in September, Xpeng recorded a revenue of $1.25 billion from vehicle sales and a net loss of $0.26 billion.
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Shares of Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company posted stronger-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter, reporting quarterly sales of $18.10 million which beat the analyst consensus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CETX/earnings">estimate of $16.39 million</a>.
Cemtrex shares jumped 16.6% to $3.65 in the pre-market trading session.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>) gained 135.7% to $0.2671 in pre-market trading after surging over 20% on Monday.</li>
<li>Aptorum Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APM#NASDAQ">APM</a>) gained 86.1% to $2.55 in pre-market trading after gaining 30% on Monday. Aptorum posted a H1 loss of 50 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of $1.43 per share.</li>
<li>Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHAT#NASDAQ">BHAT</a>) rose 94.2% to $0.24 in pre-market trading after gaining around 6% on Monday.</li>
<li>IT Tech Packaging, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITP#NYSE">ITP</a>) gained 62.5% to $0.4711 in pre-market trading after gaining 7% on Monday.</li>
<li>Nxu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXU#NASDAQ">NXU</a>) gained 54% to $2.31 in pre-market trading after surging around 516% on Monday.</li>
<li>Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) rose 53.6% to $1.69 in pre-market trading after climbing around 15% on Monday.</li>
<li>Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASNS#NASDAQ">ASNS</a>) gained 46.9% to $1.91 in pre-market trading after gaining around 17% on Monday.</li>
<li>Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNAI#NASDAQ">BNAI</a>) gained 41.1% to $1.27 in pre-market trading after gaining around 11% on Monday.</li>
<li>Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPTT#NYSE">OPTT</a>) gained 35.2% to $1.19 in pre-market trading after adding 85% on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) fell 50% to $1.17 in pre-market trading as the company announced its collaboration and license agreement with Pfizer on giroctocogene fitelparvovec will terminate effective April 21, 2025.</li>
<li>Ambow Education Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBO#NYSE">AMBO</a>) shares tumbled 12.3% to $2.99 in pre-market trading after the company posted net income of $0.1 million for the second quarter, versus a year-ago net loss of $1.0 million. Its net revenues fell by 11.1% to $2.4 million during the quarter.</li>
<li>Energous Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WATT#NASDAQ">WATT</a>) declined 28.3% to $1.90 in pre-market trading after jumping more than 550% on Monday.</li>
<li>Alset Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEI#NASDAQ">AEI</a>) shares dipped 20.5% to $1.01 in pre-market trading after jumping 52% on Monday.</li>
<li>The Real Good Food Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGF#NASDAQ">RGF</a>) fell 22.1% to $0.25 in pre-market trading as the company announced a reverse stock split.</li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NASDAQ">SMX</a>) shares fell 21.2% to $0.6460 in pre-market trading after climbing 132% on Monday.</li>
<li>Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSE#NASDAQ">INSE</a>) shares fell 20.9% to $7.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLBX#NASDAQ">BLBX</a>) fell 14.2% to $2.29 in today's pre-market trading after jumping more than 62% on Monday.</li>
<li>Design Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSGN#NASDAQ">DSGN</a>) dipped 13.8% to $5.32 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RR#NASDAQ">RR</a>) fell 12.3% to $3.06 in pre-market trading after surging over 20% on Monday.</li>
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U.S. money market funds have witnessed the highest inflow of all-time reaching a record of $6.75 trillion. While the growth in these funds represents better liquidity, it also indicates that investors may have been sitting on cash signaling &#8220;latent buying power.&#8221;
What Happened: Since the Fed started raising rates in March 2022, according to the chart shared by Kevin Gordon, the director and senior investment strategist at Charles Schwab, about $2.2 trillion of funds have flowed into these funds. Furthermore, as the Fed still expects to cut rates twice in 2025, capital will still be flowing into money market funds.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Massive move up in money market fund assets over the past several years, but that &#39;buying power&#39; isn&#39;t what it used to be &#8230; cash as a share of S&amp;P 500 market cap is historically low and unchanged over the past couple years <a href="https://t.co/PH885NqS68">pic.twitter.com/PH885NqS68</a>
&mdash; Kevin Gordon (@KevRGordon) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevRGordon/status/1872252474855428119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The money market fund assets have doubled over the last five years and it represents 13.1% of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s market capitalization, according to the Kobeissi Letter.
Why It Matters: According to Alessandro S., the global market strategist and financial analyst at Macro Mornings, &#8220;This influx demonstrates strong demand for safer, liquid assets, it also represents a wall of sidelined cash.&#8221;
&#8220;During the early 2009 recovery, a reallocation of money market fund assets helped fuel a 60% rebound in the S&amp;P 500 over the next year.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">While this influx demonstrates strong demand for safer, liquid assets, it also represents a wall of sidelined cash. When cash piles reach these extremes, they often signal latent buying power. During the early 2009 recovery, a reallocation of money market fund assets helped fuel…
&mdash; Alessandro (@MacroMornings) <a href="https://twitter.com/MacroMornings/status/1873735236401459577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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US Money Market Funds Hit Record High Of $6.75 Trillion: Does This Liquid Cash Pile Illustrate Latent Buying Power?

Editor&#8217;s Note: 
Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) saw a 4.53% decline in pre-market trading on Monday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. The drop follows a tragic aviation accident in South Korea, marking the country&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42716905/boeing-in-spotlight-after-fatal-737-800-crash-in-south-korea-stock-declined-28-amid-deepening-2024-challenges">deadliest air disaster</a>.
What Happened:&nbsp;The incident occurred on Sunday when a Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air&nbsp;crash-landed at Muan International Airport.&nbsp;The plane,&nbsp;carrying 175 passengers and six&nbsp;crew members, skidded off the runway, hit a wall, and burst into flames. This catastrophe resulted in the loss of 179 lives.
Following the incident, South Korea&#8217;s acting president Choi Sang-mok ordered emergency safety checks on all B737-800 Boeing aircrafts being operated by the country's airlines. 
The flight, Jeju Air 7C2216, departed from Bangkok and&nbsp;attempted to land shortly after&nbsp;9 a.m. local time,&nbsp;according to South Korea's transport&nbsp;ministry. The crash adds to Boeing&#8217;s&nbsp;ongoing challenges, including a 30%&nbsp;stock decline in 2024 and&nbsp;production restrictions following a January incident with Alaska Airlines.
Under new leadership since CEO&nbsp;David Calhoun&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40542418/elon-musk-lauds-new-boeing-ceo-after-nasa-picks-spacex-to-return-starliner-crew-this-is-the-right-th">departure in August</a>, Boeing is focusing on safety improvements. The cause of the crash is&nbsp;under investigation by South Korean&nbsp;authorities. 
Meanwhile, Boeing&#8217;s stock has a consensus price target of $197.85, with recent ratings averaging $158.33, suggesting a potential downside.
A Boeing spokesperson told Benzinga, &#8220;We are in contact with Jeju Air regarding flight 2216 and stand ready to support them. We extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and our thoughts remain with the passengers and crew.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The crash of Jeju Air 7C2216 is the latest in a series of challenges for&nbsp;Boeing, which has been grappling with safety concerns and production issues. The company has been under scrutiny since the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/20/10/17938986/boeing-737-max-cleared-for-takeoff-after-19-month-grounding-european-regulator-says">grounding of the 737 MAX in 2019,</a> following two fatal crashes. Efforts to restore confidence in its aircraft have been ongoing, but incidents like the one in South Korea threaten to undermine these efforts.
In January,&nbsp;Boeing&nbsp;faced production restrictions after an incident involving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38097239/compensation-package-boeing-assists-alaska-air-with-160m-amid-crisis">an Alaska Airlines flight</a>. The company has been working on enhancing safety protocols and improving its aircraft&#8217;s reliability. The departure of former CEO David Calhoun in August marked a leadership change aimed at steering the company toward a safer and more secure future.
The recent crash could impact&nbsp;Boeing&#8217;s financial performance, as the company has already seen a 30% decline in its stock value in 2024. 
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Boeing Shares Fall Over 4% In Monday Premarket As Airplane Maker Faces Scrutiny After Deadliest 737-800 Crash In South Korea (UPDATED)

U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42710703/sp-500-poised-for-best-year-vs-global-stocks-since-1997-bank-of-america-warns-of-2005-rotation">stock</a> futures were trading higher on Tuesday following Monday&#8217;s selloff. All four index futures rose in trade.
The Santa Rally, a typical year-end market surge, has seemingly failed to materialize this year, with stocks experiencing a downturn. However, the S&amp;P 500 index is on its way to achieving 20% plus return for the second consecutive year in 2024.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.51% and 4.24%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025, FOMC meeting was at 88.8%, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.29%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.18%</td>
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<td>0.38%</td>
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In premarket trading on Tuesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.35% to $590.26 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.44% to $517.90, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42736503/dow-tumbles-over-400-points-fear-continues-to-grip-markets-fear-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">declined </a>on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 400 points during the trading session. The tech sector continued its downward trend, with Tesla Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. shares dropping 3.3% and 1.4%, respectively. 
Despite the Monday losses, major indices still posted gains for the previous week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, ending a three-week losing streak, while the S&amp;P 500 added 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.8%.
On the economic data front, the Chicago Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) fell to 36.9 in December from 40.2 in November, below market expectations of 42.5. Conversely, U.S. pending home sales increased 2.2% month-over-month in November, exceeding market estimates of a 0.7% increase. The Dallas Fed&#8217;s Texas manufacturing activity index also showed improvement, rising six points to a reading of 3.4 in December.
All sectors within the S&amp;P 500 closed lower, with consumer discretionary, materials, and healthcare sectors experiencing the largest declines.
At the close of trading on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 42,573.73, down approximately 418 points. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.07% to 5,906.94, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.19% to 19,486.79.
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<td>-1.19%</td>
<td>19,486.78</td>
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<td>-1.07%</td>
<td>5,906.94</td>
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<td>-0.97%</td>
<td>42,573.73</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Tom Lee, the head of research at Fundstrat attributed this decline to profit-taking and investor uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve&#8217;s future interest rate policies. However, he emphasizes that the positive market outlook for 2025 remains largely unchanged.
According to Lee, even if the S&amp;P 500 closes the year at 5,900, it doesn&#8217;t diminish the significant potential for growth in 2025.
Looking ahead to next year, Lee said that he will closely monitor the CEO confidence index and the ISM manufacturing data for signs of economic expansion. He predicts that the S&amp;P 500 could potentially reach 7,000 in the first half of 2025, representing substantial upside from current levels.
According to Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research, there are multiple reasons for missing the Santa Rally. &#8220;From a sentiment perspective, there have been too many bulls. From a technical perspective, breadth has been narrowing again as a few LargeCap momentum stocks continue to outperform.&#8221;
&#8220;From a fundamental perspective, while earnings growth should remain bullish, the Fed may be done easing monetary policy for a while at the same time as the outlook for fiscal policy under Trump 2.0 is uncertain. From a valuation perspective, forward P/Es are stretched,&#8221; he added.
According to Jeff Weniger, the head of equities at WisdomTree, the S&amp;P 500 has had positive returns in the next 12 months each time economists&#8217; recession prediction has fallen to 15%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The percentage of economists predicting recession has fallen to 15%, down from 47% in 2022. When it fell like this in 1970, 1975, 1983, 1992, 2002 and 2009, the S&amp;P 500 had positive returns in the following 12 months each time. Best wishes to all for a happy &amp; healthy 2025. <a href="https://t.co/Xarc8ohJFK">pic.twitter.com/Xarc8ohJFK</a>
&mdash; Jeff Weniger (@JeffWeniger) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffWeniger/status/1873771253687029841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Also, Jason Goepfert, consultant at White Oak Consultancy highlighted in an X post that S&amp;P 500 futures have gapped down more than 1% during the Santa Rally period for the fifth time in 2024.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This will be only the 5th time since the inception of S&amp;P 500 futures that they gapped down more than -1% during the Santa Rally period. It was a bad omen ahead of the pandemic (who knew), not so much the other times. <a href="https://t.co/QwV8kMb7cp">pic.twitter.com/QwV8kMb7cp</a>
&mdash; Jason Goepfert (@jasongoepfert) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasongoepfert/status/1873736244674580839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
A few important data points will be released in this truncated week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, November's S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities will be announced at 9:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>No data is slated to be released on Wednesday, Jan. 1, owning to a New Year's holiday.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Dec. 28 will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Construction spending data for November will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Friday, ISM manufacturing data for December will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) was down 52.55% in premarket after it announced that its collaboration and license agreement with Pfizer on giroctocogene fitelparvovec will terminate effective April 21, 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cemtrex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) was up 15.02% after it posted stronger-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter, reporting quarterly sales of $18.10 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $16.39 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>CompoSecure Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMPO#NASDAQ">CMPO</a>) was up 4.47% after it announced plans to spin off Resolute Holdings Management.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ambow Education Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBO#NYSE">AMBO</a>) was down 13.53% after its net revenue fell by 11.1% to $2.4 million during the quarter.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NASDAQ">FFIE</a>) was up 17.2% after the company disclosed on Sunday that entrepreneur Luke Hans will receive the first &#8216;FF 91&#8217; 2.0 Futurist Alliance EV of 2025 during a January delivery ceremony with company executives.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were higher in the early New York session by 0.56% to hover around $71.39 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.39% to $2,628.34 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.17% to 107.944 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Tuesday as Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, South Korea&#8217;s Kospi, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 declined. Whereas, Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended higher. European markets were mixed.
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US Stocks Poised To Open Higher On Last Trading Day Of 2024: Analyst Sees S&P 500 At 7,000 In First Half Of 2025

Editor&#8217;s Note: The article has been updated with a comment from Amazon.
Amid the bustling holiday season, an Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) driver left 80 packages in a wooded area in Lakeville, Massachusetts. This incident occurred because the company faced intense pressure to meet delivery demands.
What Happened: A stressed Amazon driver abandoned 80 packages&nbsp;in a wooded area near&nbsp;Lakeville, Massachusetts, just days before Christmas.&nbsp;A Lakeville police sergeant discovered&nbsp;the&nbsp;packages during a routine patrol&nbsp;early Sunday morning, finding them scattered in three large totes near 63 Bedford Street, NBC News <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stressed-amazon-driver-abandons-80-packages-mass-woods-holiday-shippin-rcna185343">reported</a> on Thursday.
The packages were not reported as stolen or missing. The police contacted a nearby&nbsp;Amazon distribution center in Middleborough&nbsp;to facilitate the return of the items. On Monday, the driver confessed to leaving the packages on the roadside Saturday evening "because they were stressed" and intended to inform their manager about the incident.
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Lakeville Police Chief Matthew Perkins stated that no criminal charges would be pursued, considering the matter a human resources issue for Amazon. Chief Perkins praised the officers for handling the situation. The driver&#8217;s identity remains undisclosed, and the police department has closed the case without further action.
Amazon responded to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>&#8216;s queries and said, &#8220;We encourage drivers who aren&#8217;t able, or don&#8217;t feel safe completing their routes to report back to their employer. All packages were delivered to the intended customers ahead of the holiday.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The incident highlights the mounting pressure on Amazon during the holiday season, a critical period for retailers. The fourth quarter, which includes Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas shopping, can account for up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42676608/will-amazon-dethrone-walmart-this-holiday-season-here-is-what-you-should-know">40% of annual sales </a>for retailers like Amazon and&nbsp;Walmart Inc. This period is a battleground for retail dominance, with consumers seeking both in-store and online bargains.
Additionally, Amazon&#8217;s operations have been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42577506/amazon-shares-rise-as-company-says-operations-remain-unaffected-despite-workers-at-seven-us-facilities-going-on-strike-amid-peak-holiday-shopping"> tested by a strike</a> at seven U.S. facilities, part of a broader push for contract negotiations. Despite this, Amazon announced that its operations remain unaffected. The strike has been labeled the "largest" against Amazon by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
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'Stressed' Amazon Driver Dumps 80 Packages In Massachusetts Woods Amid Christmas Holiday Rush (UPDATED)

A RyanAir Holdings plc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYAAY#NASDAQ">RYAAY</a>) flight en route from Riga to Vienna had to divert reportedly due to interference with its GPS signal over Poland. 
What Happened: A&nbsp;RyanAir&nbsp;flight from Riga to Vienna was forced to divert due to GPS signal interference over Poland, as <a href="https://www.diepresse.com/19215484/ryanair-flug-kann-wegen-gestoerter-gps-signale-nicht-in-wien-landen?ref=ues_a">reported</a> by&nbsp;Die Presse&nbsp;on Tuesday. The flight, identified as FR 748,&nbsp;attempted to land in Vienna&nbsp;twice but was unsuccessful.
The captain of the Airbus A320 announced minor technical issues, causing unrest among passengers. Eventually, the aircraft landed safely in Brno, Czech Republic, where the captain explained that the GPS disruption was linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a frequent occurrence in the region.
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Due to poor visibility, a safe landing in Vienna was not possible without precise positioning, as reported by Die Presse. The weather conditions in Brno were more favorable, allowing for a safe landing, which was met with applause from relieved passengers.
However, the technical issue&nbsp;could not be resolved at&nbsp;Brno airport, necessitating the transport of passengers to Vienna by bus. 
Airbus and RyanAir have yet to respond to Benzinga&#8217;s queries. 
Why It Matters: The incident involving RyanAir&#8217;s flight FR 748 comes just days after an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42714362/azerbaijan-airlines-flight-hit-by-external-interference-over-russia-before-fatal-crash">Azerbaijan Airlines flight</a>&nbsp;experienced &#8220;external interference&#8221; over Russia, leading to a fatal crash in Kazakhstan. The aircraft, a Brazilian-made Embraer 190, was diverted due to damage sustained during the flight, resulting in 38 casualties. Passengers reported hearing blasts, raising concerns about regional air defense systems.
Additionally, another tragic incident occurred at South Korea&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/12/42715729/tragic-plane-crash-at-s-koreas-muan-international-airport-181-on-board">Muan International Airport</a>, where a Jeju Air flight crashed during landing, killing several passengers. The B737-800 aircraft collided with the airport's outer runway wall, causing the plane to break apart and subsequently catch fire. The plane was carrying a total of 175 passengers and six crew members.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced plans to introduce legislation supporting President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, as credit card defaults reach their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735416/el-erian-warns-of-hidden-crisis-in-exceptional-us-economy-as-lower-income-households-face-considerable-challenges">highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis</a>.
What Happened: Major credit card companies saw their stocks decline on Monday, with Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) falling 1.05%, Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) dropping 1.25%, and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) declining 1.24%.
&#8220;Donald Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Great idea. Let's see if he supports the legislation that I will introduce to do just that.&#8221; Sanders said wrote on X on Monday. 
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&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenSanders/status/1873834275478659509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The proposed cap would mark a significant reduction from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41024812/trumps-bold-plan-limit-credit-card-interest-rates-to-10-but-could-this-move-lead-to-dangerous-pr">current average rate</a> of 21.5%, according to Federal Reserve data. Trump first introduced the idea during a recent campaign rally at Nassau Coliseum, where he told a crowd of 16,000 that rates of 25% to 30% were unacceptable.
The initiative comes as U.S. credit card <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">lenders wrote off $46 billion</a> in seriously delinquent loan balances during the first nine months of 2024, a 50% increase from the previous year, according to BankRegData.
&#8220;High-income households are fine, but the bottom third of U.S. consumers are tapped out,&#8221; said Mark Zandi, head of Moody&#8217;s Analytics. &#8220;Their savings rate right now is zero.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Industry groups have expressed strong opposition to the proposal. The Consumer Bankers Association warned that government-imposed price controls would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41024812/trumps-bold-plan-limit-credit-card-interest-rates-to-10-but-could-this-move-lead-to-dangerous-pr">particularly harm lower-income Americans</a>, potentially forcing them to turn to riskier alternatives like payday lenders.
Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), the nation&#8217;s third-largest credit card lender, reported its annualized credit card <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735416/el-erian-warns-of-hidden-crisis-in-exceptional-us-economy-as-lower-income-households-face-considerable-challenges">write-off rate increased</a> to 6.1% in November, up from 5.2% a year ago. 
Despite lenders writing off nearly $60 billion in consumer credit card debt over the past year, another $37 billion remains overdue by at least one month.
Odysseas Papadimitriou, head of the consumer credit research firm WalletHub, highlighted that consumer spending power has been weakened. Despite nearly $60 billion in consumer credit card debt being written off in the past year, an additional $37 billion remains overdue by at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735416/el-erian-warns-of-hidden-crisis-in-exceptional-us-economy-as-lower-income-households-face-considerable-challenges">least one month</a>.
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The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) by&nbsp;BlackRock Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), which debuted earlier this year, has become the most successful exchange-traded fund launch in history, a report said Monday.
What Happened:&nbsp;The investment vehicle, which tracks the spot price of the world&#8217;s biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), exceeded $50 billion in assets under management within its debut year, an unprecedented feat in the 30-year history of ETFs, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-30/blackrock-s-bitcoin-fund-became-greatest-launch-in-etf-history">according </a>to Bloomberg. 
IBIT clocked the $50 billion mark five times faster than the next quickest ETF, BlackRock&#8217;s&nbsp;own iShares Core MSCI EAFE&nbsp;ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEFA#BATS">IEFA</a>), which took nearly four&nbsp;years to achieve the same&nbsp;milestone, Bloomberg ETF&nbsp;analyst Eric Balchunas stated recently.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IBIT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IBIT</a> is now over $50b. It took it 228 days to reach this milestone, the next fastest ETF to reach 50b was <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IEFA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IEFA</a> in 1,329 days. So over 5x faster than any ETF ever launched. Ridiculous. h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/JackiWang17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackiWang17</a> for the data <a href="https://t.co/K9vRfAir8U">https://t.co/K9vRfAir8U</a>
&mdash; Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1864476749792166370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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IBIT also held more assets than BlackRock&#8217;s Gold ETF, namely, iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>), as of this writing. Balchunas saw a strong possibility of IBIT beating SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), the world&#8217;s biggest gold ETF, as early as Jan. 11 to become the &#8220;king of store of value ETFs.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">And near lock that <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IBIT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IBIT</a> passes <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GLD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GLD</a> as the king of store of value ETFs, curr has 78% of GLD&#39;s assets, there&#39;s even outside chance it does it by Jan 11th within its first year. Another crazy feat a la this fastest ETFs to $50b chart: <a href="https://t.co/lkvRKv5lOB">pic.twitter.com/lkvRKv5lOB</a>
&mdash; Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1869734468048900448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;This record-breaking performance by IBIT occurred in a momentous year when spot cryptocurrency ETFs made their debut on Wall Street. 
As many as 12 spot ETFs were listed early in January, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42715516/from-trumps-win-to-debut-of-spot-etfs-these-were-the-biggest-bullish-catalysts-for-bitcoin-in-2024">serving as key drivers</a> for Bitcoin&#8217;s record surge beyond $100,000. 
While still far behind, Balchunas felt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42666635/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-could-outshine-sp-500-tracking-spy-to-become-top-investment-vehicle-but-it-will-take-a-long-time-says-prominent-analyst">IBIT could exceed</a> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), the oldest and largest ETF in the U.S. with $637 billion in AUM, but warned that the process would take time.
Price Action: Shares of IBIT closed 0.24% lower at $53.55 during Monday's regular session, 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>. As of this writing, Bitcoin exchanged hands at $93,940.67, up 0.22% in the last 24 hours.
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